Robinsons Place GenSan to open September 2009 (updated)
Bariles had the good fortune of entering the 8-hectare property of the Gokongwei’s along the Lagao National Highway two weeks ago when the group of Engineer Mark Reyes from the City Engineer’s Office conducted a meeting with the contractors inside their makeshift office to discuss matters pertaining to the construction of the upcoming GenSan Mall, Robinsons Place General Santos.
OIC City Engineer Mark Reyes (in red) in a meeting with the engineers of Robinsons Land Corporation to discuss drainage and other concerns. Together with him are his staff Engrs. Ronel Cartojano, and Mylene Gecosala, Chief of Staff of the City Mayor’s Office Ernie Quisay and Engr. Marilou Tan.
From that meeting, I learned that barring any unforeseen circumstance beyond control, the Robinsons Place GenSan has been scheduled to open September 2009, which is less than four months away. I almost fell off my seat upon learning that, so excited at the prospect of watching movies in a whole new setting and doing window shopping in a completely different surrounding.
And judging from their 24/7 non-stop work on the mall, they will surely open on schedule.
Here are the photos of ongoing construction of the Robinsons Place General Santos, for your viewing pleasure….
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- GenSan sizzles with Dolores Tropicana Resort’s Bikini Open 2009
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- SunCity Suites, a soon-to-open GenSan Hotel offering job vacancies
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macgensan Says:
Yeheeeeyyyyyyy!!! Lapit na!!!!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 3:20 PM
gensanite Says:
this is it!!!
this is really it!!!
mark your calendars everyone!!!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 3:28 PM
anynomouse :) Says:
@Manoy Avel, windowshopping ka lang? Dili diay ka mupalit? tulo laway nimo eh. ajejeje
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 3:33 PM
bariles Says:
@macgensan, as in! 4 months na lang!
@gensanite, meaning, you have to go home for good! The action is all right here!
@anynomouse, heh! Pilosopong Tasyo ka ged.
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 4:06 PM
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Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 4:13 PM
purple24 Says:
im excited na kuya..shopping na pud ta ani!
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Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 5:52 PM
orman Says:
alam nyo ba that robinsons supported the recently concluded kalilangan festival…. whew! nakakataba ng puso… welcome to gensan, robinsons place!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 7:04 PM
jec Says:
Yahoooooo!!!!!!!!!!! just in time for my vacation……
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 9:03 PM
rosilie Says:
Wow that soon!?
We are all excited for its grand opening!
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Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:43 PM
tanchi Says:
wow! new gig !!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 10:53 PM
mark joseph Diamzon Says:
oi aayo eh!uswag na pud ang gensan ani eh!balik nlng ko dra galing lng dri ko ilocos sur jejejeje
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Amie Says:
Perte na jud bibuha sa GenSan ani…ang dami nang bago! baka maligaw
na ako pag uwi ko nito, hehehe!
Posted on March 6th, 2009 at 11:28 PM
anonymouse :) Says:
@Kuya Orman, ibig sabihon, next year sa robinsons na ang lakandula/lakambini pageant? ajejeje
Dapat lang iwelcome natin si robinson place not only with our open wallets, but also with open arms and legs! ajejeje
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Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Jasper Says:
Mabuhay Robinson’s Place General Santos! Welcome to Socsksargen!
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 2:38 AM
joserizal Says:
robinsons hired mall personnel from davao for gensan assignment last march 2 and 3??? insulto kaau na sa mga tga gensan.see link below:
http://jobs-in-davao.blogspot.com/2009/02/engineersarchitectsmall-operations.html
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Rhey Bacani Says:
So excited to Shop there.
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Ruben Says:
Yehey!!! Fabulous talaga… tama-tama kay opening sa mga schools….colleges at universities…..
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 8:52 AM
FSC Says:
sana lagyan na traffic ligths sa bandang bula-lagao road cor. j. catolico…
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 12:46 PM
anonymouse :) Says:
@FSC, para fair, sana lagyan din ng traffic lights sa harap ng gaisano, kcc at fitmart. ajejeje
at para lubos-lubosan na, pati harap ng mcdo at lahat ng jollibee branches, lagyan ng traffic lights na rin. ajejeje
I suggested nga before na lahat ng kanto, sana lagyan na ng traffic lights. ajejeje
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Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Lainy Says:
ASTIG! First hand talaga ang mga infos mo Sir bah! Maau jud nang duol sa luwag, wahehehe!
Excited na rin akong magwindow sa Robinsons. Window lang walang shopping, haha!
Sir sorry talaga di ako nakasama sa Blugre. Di narin nakatext, walang load (as usual) at sobrang busy sa office kaya di narin ako nakatawag.
Sana next time, makasama na kami….
All the Best.
LAINY
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Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 5:00 PM
white knight Says:
Wow! a new mall to watch and shop. Iba na talaga ang gensan ngayon. I have heard Shoemart Gensan will also start their construction in the middle of the month. How true..
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 5:52 PM
bariles Says:
I am pretty sure, lahat ng cubicle girls excited na rin.
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 5:53 PM
princejohn Says:
Hi there!
I’ve been visiting this site for so many times and this is the only the time that i got the nerves to leave a message..=)
If not for this site, i would not know that Robinsons is about to open! wow! i’m super excited..and the photos..amazing! how did you get it? oh well..=)
by the way, you haven’t featured any subdivisions yet? Mid to High end subdivisions are here in Gensan na..gansa ng model houses ng camella ha..i think santa lucia is also open na rin..marfin tan is about to open another subd too, right? wow! dami na..exciting na 2009!
sana may starbucks na rin..
=)
Posted on March 7th, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Toinks Says:
Yes Starbucks! Starbucks! Starbucks! Starbucks! Starbucks!…
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 10:30 AM
jec Says:
Are we still part of Region XI? Sir baka puedeng itanong sa Management ng Robinsons bakit kailangan sa Davao pa mag submit ng application? Di ba dapat ang local na pamahalaan ang dapat makinabang? I know prerogative ng Robinsons Management yan pero dapat may consideration sila dahil dito sa Gensan ang location. Our City Gov’t would surely benefit in terms of additional income sa City coz of the influx of the applicants from different parts of Mindanao.
Don’t you think It’s about time to stay away from the shadow of Region XI at ipakita natin na we are capable and dependable Region XII
“SOCKSARGEN”?
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Paul U Says:
Iba talaga ang Robinson. Ang yaman!
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Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 2:23 PM
epm Says:
^^ unsa nga mga stalls ang mag-open? Do you guys happen to know.. I’m just so excited..
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 5:35 PM
rissa Says:
ang saya! ang daming bago pag uwi ko. excited na tuloy akong umuwi. salamat po sa wlang sayang update! God bless po
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 6:48 PM
rissa Says:
sorry po mistyped. WALANG SAWANG UPDATE Po, hindi walang saya. ang bad ko. sorry po
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 6:49 PM
cylla Says:
woww,bongga njud keu ang gensan ai..mbuhay gensan!!!
Posted on March 8th, 2009 at 7:50 PM
darlyn Says:
Last December when i went to Gensan under construction pa rin xa… hopefully sa June 25 tapos na talga
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Posted on March 9th, 2009 at 10:28 AM
gensanite Says:
@bariles –
umm… if the price is right!!! hehehe…
Posted on March 9th, 2009 at 11:34 AM
kbj Says:
wow! to the max na ito kabisyo… great oportunities.. more job’s.. more fun na jud ta sa gensan.. Sir. Avel can i link gensantos to loveradiogensan.com?
Posted on March 9th, 2009 at 5:45 PM
kbj Says:
kabisyo.. todo nato.. Mabuhay GENSAN.. more fun,more jobs.. wish all would be happy for this great news.. Sir. Avel can i link gensantos.com to our website loveradiogensan.com?
Posted on March 9th, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Nate Marx Says:
Sana may magicshop and a nice bowling alley…
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Posted on March 9th, 2009 at 7:42 PM
cylla Says:
eloo,..
knus-a mnjud ila hiring oi..
aron mka pa ngaplay na ta ani,dba??
dungog nko nag hire na daw cla last time sa ct hol…
tinood sir?hire pa kaya cla ulit?unsa mn latest info sa ila job opportunities?pa share nman po jan…tnx!!
Posted on March 9th, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Amie Says:
Hmmmm…can’t wait to go home na!
Ang dami na talagang options to go shopping sa
Gensan, we don’t have to go to Davao para lang
mag shopping….
Posted on March 10th, 2009 at 10:59 PM
PenikS Says:
.wow!
.robinsons!
.pro, parang may kulang?
.meron bang toys ‘r us?
Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 12:31 PM
PenikS Says:
.walang toys ‘r us?
Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 12:57 PM
jets Says:
wow. what will happen to kcc na? hehe. very competitive na ang mga malls sa gensan ha.
booming na ulit ang city natin..
RE: starbucks
i doubt about starbucks. hindi kasi naffranchise yun eh. well, robinsons holds its franchise in the country, so maybe it can open one in gensan. la pa rin starbucks sa davao.
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Posted on March 13th, 2009 at 1:14 PM
GorG Says:
hinay hinay lang sa traffic lights. the priority is the main thoroughfares lalo na with out road networks. at di basta basta ang budget po. and i dont think lahat ng streets e okay na lagyan. we also have to be practical. besides, Generals should also be disciplined. and daming mga matitigas ang ulo. simple traffic rules, walang paki. Soon, kahit di pa tapos ang traffic lights, we’ll see more visible traffic enforcers at di na nagtatago sa tabi…hehehe
Posted on March 13th, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Toinks Says:
Importente rin po’ng maglagay ng police boxes sa mga major thoroughfare at junctions ng lungsod at mahalaga ring magkaroon tayo ng CCTV cameras sa mga lansangan at dapat naka connect ang mga ito sa isang central security monitoring center either sa main police office, traffic center or sa city hall. Napakahalagang mapangalagaan nang husto ang kapayapaan at kaayusan sa General Santos City.
Posted on March 13th, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Toinks Says:
Starbucks!!! Starbucks!!! Starbucks!!! Starbucks!!!
Posted on March 13th, 2009 at 3:24 PM
anynomouse :) Says:
@Toinks, hindi obvious na starbucks addict ka. ajejeje
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Posted on March 13th, 2009 at 4:12 PM
gilbertyaptan Says:
@Jets, KCC will still be here. The Generals will always patronize homegrown businesses.
As for starbucks, i think we should stop using Davao as a standard for developments in Gensan (na dapat meron muna sa Davao before we can have the same here). Kaya nga nilipat tayo sa Region 12 para Gensan ang mag-encourage ng growth sa area natin). Let’s focus on what we can develop here in our own turf instead.
Posted on March 13th, 2009 at 4:31 PM
jets Says:
@gilbertyaptan – very well said, sir. (it’s the first time i heard of that rationale of the transfer. hehe)
and anyway, starbucks is not the basis for development at all. it’s even better if the Generals will start their own businesses (like the newly-opened Generals Brew, right? and to mention Kuya Chito’s Takuyaki, which is really popular here in Manila).
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Posted on March 13th, 2009 at 7:00 PM
GorG Says:
@gilbertyaptan –
I couldnot agree with you more Sir. Lagi na lang dapat me kakabit na Davao. hehe..kamag anak ba?
There are things that we have that Davao doesn’t. Though there are a lot there, we dont have here but this doesn’t mean, we can not progress on our own 
or dapat ba mauna sila bago tayo dahil they are Metro, bigger…etc… Go Gensan! Go Region 12 
Posted on March 16th, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Lainy Says:
Sir,
Sorry for not making it tonight with the rest of the bloggers. If only I was informed ahead of time. Anyway, this is not post related but just the same, I want to invite all SOCSARGEN BLoggers to come visit my blog and win amazing prizes… I hope u could help me promote this one to all, Sir…
Thanks so much!
CHEERS!
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Posted on March 16th, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Amie Says:
@ Penik–I don’t know if may Toys R Us even in Manila or Cebu, parang wala akong nakita. Is there?
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Posted on March 17th, 2009 at 6:25 AM
Joey Logano Says:
I can’t wait to see what the finished building and the location looks like
Posted on March 17th, 2009 at 8:22 AM
alpupaul Says:
hello,
ngita kog work sa gensan…..naa mo ma recomenda?
tnx
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Posted on March 25th, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Yvon Thea Says:
I think this one is bigger than the one they are constructing in Davao. Had the chance to visit your place for two days. We stayed at Isla Parilla and Family Country Hotel because they have swimming pools. Can you recommend other hotels and resorts that have a pool? How about a Chinese restaurant? Is the city really safe? We’ve been hearing a lot about bombings in your city that is why I was first hesitant to go. But I had no choice. I have an important matter to attend in your city. Surprisingly, I had a great time with my family.
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Posted on March 26th, 2009 at 11:51 PM
bariles Says:
@Yvon Thea, Try checking the archives or using the search box for any info you need. Or the FOOD TRIP and HOT SPOTS Categories. Re the bombings, you were here two days and wrote that you had an enjoyable time. That should have answered your unfounded concern. GenSan is as safe as your hometown, which is just 2 1/2 hours away. Anyway, once you’re back, give us, GenSan bloggers a call and we will take you to the places you desire.
Thanks for your visit. Magandang GenSan po!
Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 12:43 AM
WEARY TRAVELLER Says:
gensan is “more than meets the eye”. I think people’s insight about our city is quite far from what they are supposed to say. anyway, let’s be optimistic.
Gensan is not an unsafe place. Just because of bombing incidents which took place years ago, travellers labeled this city as “UNSAFE”. Think about it. The city’s prospering, just in case you guys don’t know.
That’s why we blog to eradicate those false thoughts. Why speak, just visit beloved Gensan to prove your insight.
Anyway, let’s spread peace and love here. Much love.
Light Peace Love.
-Wing
Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 1:25 AM
bakunawa Says:
@Yvon Thea: IMHO, i think it would be great if you could give Gensan a chance to express its beauty and grandeur, not only to you but, to all the people outside our beloved hometown. You could find great and high – class restaurants here like Grab A Crab or Orange Bistro which also have specialties on Chinese cuisines. As for the hotels, the one we could recommend, if you want to be pampered like a queen, would be East Asia Royale Hotel (From the name itself “Royale”, you’ll feel you are part of a royal family. hehehe.) Also, there are still great hotels out there like Sydney Hotel, that acceots you hospitably and can handle you with proper care during your stay. Soon, we are looking forward for Microtel to open up in our city too.
About the bombing issue, it’s quite disturbing for us to be attached with that issue. We all know the media in our society is quite, how do we put it, sometimes exaggerating gathered information just to attract viewers. (thanks to those Station wars!) Let’s not be blind, and face the truth that this reality exist. If there’s a bombing outbreak here, maybe nobody would be interested enough to invest in our city. Those great investors acknowledging our true existence along with their projects of building better life here is enough as a concrete evidence to tell, not only the country but, the whole world that we are fine and no threats are at stake. So, we’d love it if you just give our beautiful city another chance to express to you how great Generals are and how glad we are to see you visit us in our hometown
Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 1:35 AM
Brendel Says:
@Yvon Thea – @Yvon Thea
Bloggers from all over Mindanao went to GenSan to attend the Mindanao Bloggers’ Summit and I say the city is as peaceful as Davao City.
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Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 1:39 AM
donna mae congson Says:
@Yvon Thea the Robinsons is 10x bigger than that in Davao… bakunawa is right please read some of the posts here which will validly prove that gensan is a safe and beautiful city… come back and we will give you a grand tour…
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Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 7:50 AM
sheng Says:
@Yvon Thea –
Isla Parilla is indeed a beauty because Gensan is also a beautiful place.
“Is the city really safe? We’ve been hearing a lot about bombings in your city that is why I was first hesitant to go.”
No offense meant, but if the city wasn’t safe at all, you could never have gone back to where you came from. You went home safe and unharmed, and you even had the enjoyment you were looking for.
Even Davao City had bombings, right? and anywhere in the world could be bombarded with lots of bad stuffs conceived by evil minds. I don’t understand why at the sound of Gensan, people already associate it with bombings when in fact we are a peaceful city here, and the Generals are peace-loving residents. Incidents of bombing in the area, are I guess, a product of destructive minds which are beyond our control, but we as a city, by the help of the Mayor and the local government officials are helping each other be vigilant to stop and condemn this bombings.
If you were at first hesitant to go here, I am just glad Robinsons Place, as big as they are now, chose to come and invest, thanks because they trusted us, and because of their trust in investing to Gensan, we are becoming a really strong and popular city.
I pray that many investors will soon come, because definitely, Gensan is, quoting what Weary Traveler said “More than meets the eye”. Come back soon. =)
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Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 8:18 AM
ayel Says:
@Yvon Thea – I’ve been living here for over 22 years and I have never had any violent experiences here. As honest as I could be, I think GenSan is as peaceful than any city I’ve been to, or even more peaceful.
There hadn’t been a bombing incident here that killed as many as there had been in the Rizal Day bombing in Metro Manila.
Furthermore, people here are friendly and peace-loving. That’s us. (lol)
Welcome to GenSan! Welcome to Sarangani!
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Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 9:30 AM
rosilie Says:
Reply to Yvon,
I stayed more than several years in Zamboanga City but I had to go back to GenSan since it is more peaceful than other places I have known. The bombings were works of people who are simply not in this place. But, bombings are everywhere anyway but this very very rare in Gensan. This is the only city where I don’t see a number of policemen around the place. This only shows Gensan has no problem at all with peace and order and local crimes.
But, GenSan holds beauty and character where I don’t see often in other places. The people are welcoming and the food are simply great!
My thumbs up to Sarangani Highlands too for its captivating city and sea panoramic views while I personally love the food of Grab a Crab, General’s brew and Genees all at surprisingly very low prices.
Come and visit us, we shall gladly welcome you and let you experience that Gensan can indeed a home away from home.
Rosilie from
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Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 9:41 AM
jinky Says:
@Yvon Thea – @Yvon Thea
Hi, Ms. Yvon!
You have just seen a part and parcel of what Gensan has to offer. Should you wish to see all the best we have down here, feel free to coordinate with the Soccsksargen bloggers group, we are more than willing to assist you.
Gensan is a place inhabited by beautiful and peace loving Generals ( a term coined for our people). On a personal note, I was born and did grew up here and have raised my own family as well now here in Gensan. I have seen the transformation of Gensan from a city almost nobody heard of into a place we can proudly claim to be a city to reckon with. Investors kept on coming in. Businesses kept on sprouting. Tourists kept on visiting our place. Even word class performers, the group TOTO and Mr. David Pomeranz, had performed here.
Sadly, only bad news could generate larger income for our media moguls that’s why news about bombings and violence( which is ironic because people who are into this are not from Gensan) are always hyped up instead of the true beauty of Gensan and its people.
We need people like you, Ms. Yvon, who are open minded and could help us advocate that Gensan is a beautiful and peaceful place after all.
Best regards.
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Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Leonard Pe Says:
hinay hinay… maglakad lakad muna basi ma heart attack
Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Hecky Says:
@Yvon Thea –
I just visited your recently blog post (XeRKeL – about personal finance)… thus I’m thinking (maybe) how you feel about Gensan economically speaking… My nephew here has that same experience with yours.. Come on Yvon… cheer-up… move on… Gensan City biz is not the 100% fabled service of your expectation… but I assure you that we the Generals here do our very best to make our place lovable, safe and sound to our guest and friends.
We had common dreams to walk the talk about peace and development… but not a mile away anymore…. Our socio-economic movement here is, to begin with ordinary acts, extraordinary outcomes…
Please come again and bring your friends here, so we can chat about personal finances
We have bloggers here with social entrepreneurial spirit…
Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 10:20 AM
raincindy Says:
@Yvon Thea
Hello! Nice to know that you were having a great time with your family here in Gensan. Your choice of Family Country Hotel was already good as well Isla Parilla.. You can always come back there or you may try East Asia Royale Hotel though they don’t have a pool. For restaurant you can always visit Orange Bistro, Grab a Crab, Mandarin and Chowking.. *smiles*
Is the city really safe?
***You’ve been here in GenSan before, you can judge for yourself. The media usually exaggerated the news for sensationalism. But I can give you the assurance that the city is safe in fact my Aunt and her husband from UK is here right now having their vacation. Remember in Davao Airport there was also bombing occurring . Is Davao safe?
Feel free to contact Gensan bloggers on your next visit. We will be happy to give you more information and maybe to meet you would be much better and we can have a cup of coffee with other gensan bloggers too. Have a blissful day!
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Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 1:24 PM
sweet Says:
I travel frequently to Gensan, even during the time when bombscares were at its peak. I haven’t really stayed in any of its hotels but I know that Gensan is safe. I’m going back to Gensan this Monday for a quick visit, and I expect a safe travel… (–,)
Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Toinks Says:
OO nga grabe yung nangyari noon sa Davao International Airport bombing! i remember that time pina-uwi kami ng maaga from work ng boss namin dahil sa pangyayari…sana hindi na ito maulit kahit saan.
Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 2:34 PM
gilbertyaptan Says:
@Yvon Thea –
Yes, Robinsons Gensan is bigger than Robinsons Davao. And yes, our fishport is much bigger than your fishport which was built upon the insistence of your city after it was announced that an international fishport would be built here.
If your comment came from someone living in Luzon or Visayas, the apprehension would be understandable. But coming from you, a resident of Davao City, this comment invites comparisons between our cities. And so here’s my comment on your city:
The last time I was in Davao City where you reside, I was afraid to light up a cigarette. I had to find a place so dark and hidden from public view to smoke one. I’ve been hearing a lot about the Davao Death Squad, allegedly the private army of Mayor Digoy responsible for salvagings in your city that is why I was first hesitant to go. Di ba masakit isipin na masa-salvage ako just for smoking a cigarette? But I had no choice. I have an important matter to attend in your city. So in return, I ask you, is Davao City really, really safe?
Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 2:45 PM
GorG Says:
Let me quote the interview my friend had during her scholarship application.
Q: What was the very hindrance in the performance of your Job?
A: The word “Mindanao.” (with further explanation of course which gained the nod of the panel)
Her explanation sort of became an eye-opener to the panel of interviewers. Sympathy to us?
Tama ng exaggerated news! Itigil na! ooopps…wrong venue.hehe.. She is a Mindanaoan and she fights for her home. Gensan and Davao are both situated in the island of Mindanao. Diba dapat, kapit bisig (or kapit daan?! Hehe). We should share the same sentiment over this stigma unless of course, Davao is another island out of Mindanao? Peace! 
Time and again, Gensan and Davao are not comparable with each other. Of course, I also saw the on-going construction of Robinsons in Davao and its not even half as big here in Gensan, but do we brag about it? We are happy that Robinsons is here. The construction is almost finished. You’d be surprised that Ayala is also eyeing strategic locations for their future investments in the city. Investors are pouring in, because they see also the potential of the city. Thank you.
Glad that you enjoyed your stay even how surprised you were with the experience. Isla Parilla in Alabel, Sarangani Province is a man-made, originally built as a rest house or a private get away for the family. The newly improved Family Country Hotel and Convention Center is a good choice to stay, relaxed and quiet.
Taking it positively, I would be happy that somehow, non-resident of Gensan, appreciated our city. I would not boast about tourism because we lack of it. The City is just “like a box of chocolates, You never know what you’re gonna get,” right Forrest? (hehe).
However, much to my amazement, coming from you, a Davaoeño, its quite “surprising” also for me to decipher such observation
By the way, my best friend is a full-blooded Davaoeño, yet her family loves to visit the white beaches in Glan (1.20 hour drive from Gensan) 
They had their lunch at Mandarin before taking off to Davao 
A college friend of my mine visited Gensan (her first time). When her father was still alive, it’s a no-no that she visits Gensan or any place in Mindanao. She lives in QUEZON CITY all her life. Shed only been to North Luzon, the farthest shed been to, and she was glad she was able to come in the city. She only stayed a day and went straight to Davao. Much to my surprise, she had her second visit after a few months. She was amazed with the architecture of the Our Lady of Peace of Good Voyage Church and had fun riding the tricycle from East Asia Royale HOtel to the Church. Take note, ALONE. Safe naman pala eh.hehe. She enjoyed their dinner at Ranchero and was surprised when I took her at Club 101. I could have toured her around if she stayed a little longer.
So, we invite you to visit Gensan once again. Go over Bariles’ site and you’d be surprised of the information you can get. Though we do not offer as much as Davao has, we can assure you that it would be one unique experience
Magandang Gensan!
Dayon kamo sa Gensan!
Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 4:07 PM
lito Says:
wow!…bonga kaau mga bloggers sa gensan..united gyud in defense of the city..so well thats answered yvon’s question “is gensan really safe?” bow na gyud ko ,we’re proud to be generals.!
Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 10:06 PM
anynomouse :) Says:
@Manoy Avel, with ur permishen, let me daysik the comments of Inday Yvon Thea:
“I think this one is bigger than the one they are constructing in Davao” – So inggit kayo no? ajejeje
“Had the chance to visit your place for two days. We stayed at Isla Parilla and Family Country Hotel because they have swimming pools. Can you recommend other hotels and resorts that have a pool?” – Nagpakahugaw-hugaw mo sa Davao City, tapos dri mo maglogod sa inyong libag? O mahal ba magswimming sa pools sa davao mao ng nahangol mo? ajejeje
How about a Chinese restaurant? – sa 2 days stay nyo dri, swimming pools lang inyong gisuroy? Kaduol ra sa family country hotel ang KCC kung asa may Mandarin resto og ang casa luisa kung asa makaorder kag sari-saring tsaynis disheses! Sa kadugay ninyo sa pool (2 days), nahimong falikfik ba inyong mga tiil mao ng naglisod mog suroy sa palibot? ajejeje
“Is the city really safe? We’ve been hearing a lot about bombings in your city that is why I was first hesitant to go.” – Ngano sa Davao City ninyo, walay bombings? Di ba vital installations nga airport og wharf pa gyud ang nabombahan diha? Di ba makalilisang mosakay og erflen og barko diha? Kung nasuko ka sa rural bank of subang daku kay wala gibalik inyong kwarta (http://www.xerkel.com/2009/03/update-rural-bank-of-darbci.html), ayaw i-apil ang gensan!
“But I had no choice. I have an important matter to attend in your city.” – Maski Lady’s Choose, wala gyud ka, mao ng pikit mata kang nianhi. Og sa kahadlok ninyo sa bombings, wala na mo nihawa sa swimming pools. Haven’t u heard of torpedos? ajejeje
“Surprisingly, I had a great time with my family.” – i em sorprays ngano wala na lang nimo mi gisagpa. maayo kaayo ka moinsulto Day Yvon Thea, disimulado gayud. bravo! tikabaw day! ur city’s tourisom opis shud give u a medal! ajejeje
anynomouse
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Posted on March 28th, 2009 at 12:32 AM
jes Says:
@Yvon Thea:
you can freely check other categories of this site for you to be able to know other hotels and restaurants here. this site is very informative, i must say. and about the bombing issue, i wonder, kung hindi safe ang GenSan, ang Manila ba, hindi rin ba safe? also Davao? and any other place? i don’t think there’s a safe place left here in the world. but, i can say, sa almost 19 years ko na stay dito sa GenSan, eh buhay pa naman ako, with complete body parts. hehe.
Welcome to GenSan! balik-balik ka. nag-enjoi ka rin naman eh. Sa mga napuntahan niyo, wala pa ata yan nkakalahati sa ganda ng GenSan.
Posted on March 30th, 2009 at 2:40 AM
tanchi Says:
thumbs up for GENSAN!
Posted on April 1st, 2009 at 12:08 AM
epm Says:
^^Reading the responses of different Generals makes me proud of being a native of this place. Mga diehard gyud ta tanan sa atong mother city…
Posted on April 6th, 2009 at 1:22 PM
busyjay Says:
napadaan uli ako sa site ng robinsons, talagang malapit na siya… galing-galing ! ^^
Posted on April 7th, 2009 at 9:18 PM
gaga Says:
malapit na akong umuwi,timing sa open ng robinsons place…enjoy na naman ang tsekiting ko sa shopping at lalo na ang kumander ko, tayo na gensan…
Posted on April 11th, 2009 at 4:22 AM
dhing Says:
hello guyz. ask lang ako? hiring pa ba ang ROBINSON? pls give me the info if where? tnx…
Posted on April 12th, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Ronnel Palen Xtreme Says:
Ahhhmmm….. Daghan jud ang CHIK’s nga maglaag vah…..
Hehehehe•••••• magkita lang tah didto hah!!•••••
R’P™
Posted on May 29th, 2009 at 3:48 PM
julz Says:
parang hindi pa ata kaya this june ang robinson ehhh… ako nag aabang nga ako kc excited na ako….
Posted on June 6th, 2009 at 12:31 AM
ging Says:
i am so xcited to see mall of robinson,and im always looking for this blog,to get updated for gensan,i am living there too,its perfect for my vacation next yr,cant wait to see gensan again,no place like home philippines,than here in states!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on June 7th, 2009 at 2:55 AM
ging Says:
can anybody put new pics of upcoming robinson’s please……………..latest pics,thanks
Posted on June 7th, 2009 at 2:57 AM
alex Says:
ay salamat hapit na ang open………………countdown starts now………………dugaya open uy september pa mamatay na mo ana gusko hahay….. pwede pabigay ng pick lastest plz (S.alexpogi@yahoo.com) email add ko thankz………………….
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 9:46 PM
alex Says:
wow………my favorite mall like Sm………………..yes yhooooooooooooooooo.
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 9:48 PM
alex Says:
marks your calendar………eveyone……….
Posted on July 8th, 2009 at 9:49 PM
elvis Says:
hehehehe,,,,sir pison lisod kaayu ang researh paper pero kayahon na lang…hehehe bribe lang ako………hehehehehehe unta naa na poy mall sa polomolok ,,,,,,naa lage sm of polomolok man pud,,,,,, heheheheheheheheheheh unta ma city na ang polomolok paramapareha pod sa gensan na unlad na kaayu
Posted on July 14th, 2009 at 5:58 PM
Jundee Says:
kailan ba ang next hiring ng robinsons?? para maka apply naman ako!! hehehehehe eh post ba yan d2 mga dude?
Posted on August 19th, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Jundee Says:
paki send naman sa email ko pjundee@yahoo.com!! salamat
Posted on August 19th, 2009 at 8:25 AM