Happy 2nd Blogoversary! Join our Ultimate Greeting Contest! (updated)

Posted by bariles On November - 8 - 2009 - Visited 2369 times, 3 so far today

Today, November 8, 2009 marks a special milestone in the history of this blog!

It is the SECOND BIRTHDAY or BLOGOVERSARY of GenSan News Online Mag!!!!

Who would have thought that this blog would have gone this far since that time when a tech-challenged newbie blogger who called himself BARILES, first published an entry entitled, “Banana Snack Vendors at the Oval Plaza Court” in a blog he named as BARILES REPUBLIC, An Idiot’s Guide to Gen. Santos City?

The article contained a single picture of a young man buying turon from a vendor at the city oval plaza and about four sentences describing the scene. So far, it has elicited four responses from readers, starting from this blog’s very first commenter, Arfel Paqueo who was then and until now, a resident of Canada.

Bariles’ plan was to showcase, through the photos he will publish in the blog, positive images of his city and was targetting generals who are based outside of GenSan, mainly OFWs and people like Arfel, who have permanently moved abroad.

Bariles was also incharged of the news updates of the local government website (http://www.gensantos.gov.ph) which he felt was stifling since all he could put there was hard news and he could not interact with his readers. He wanted something with a personal approach and only a BLOG could do that.

"The old header for Bariles Republic's GenSantos.Com"

The little blog went on to be called Bariles Republic’s GenSantos.com and finally, GenSan News Online Mag.

He realized that he wanted it to be a Magazine about GenSan on the internet, where people can search for articles about places to go, dine, visit in GenSan and find developmental news and positive feature articles about the Tuna Capital. And with GenSan being the hometown of boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, it should also be a source of info about him.

"The latest GenSan News Online Mag Header"

534 POSTS & 11,000 COMMENTS:

For the past two years since he started his personal blog, Bariles, has single-handedly written 534 posts, and has received 11,032 comments from his readers. This doesn’t include the private email he received from all over the globe, most of which were messages of thanks and gratitude from people who appreciated the blog’s worth.

HALF A MILLION VISITS:

GenSan News Online Mag has also received 542,267 visits since December 2007, according to stats released by Bravenet, an Internet visitor-counter widget.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

On its first year, the blog won as one of the TOP 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008. For 2009, it garnered three awards at the Philippine Blog Awards: the Readers’ Choice Award for Mindanao; the Best Destination Blog for Mindanao and one of the 10 Globe Tattoo Digital Tribe awardees for Mindanao.

"Bariles and his trophies at the Philippine Blog Awards"

Whew!

Therefore, in gratitude for all of these and in celebration of its 2nd Blogoversary, GenSan News Online Mag is running an ULTIMATE GREETING CONTEST much like the one during the first blogoversary.

Here are the mechanics:

Only subscribers to GenSan News Online Mag are eligible to join the Ultimate Greeting Contest.
Subscribers may post their Blogoversary Greetings on the Message Box below.
The most unique, most touching and most well-written greetings will win prizes.
Contest period is from November 8 – 14, 2009.
Winners will be announced on November 16, 2009.
The decision of the judges will be final.
Prizes are transferrable.

Here are the simple prizes:

GRAND PRIZE:

One Free Day Tour for Two to Lake Sebu with Lunch at Punta Isla Lake Resort. Package includes a zipline ride and a trip to the Seven Falls. Sponsored by Zion Travel and Tours owned by Bariles’ BFF Francis Sablon. Roundtrip transfer starts from Koronadal City to Lake Sebu.

PLATINUM PRIZES:

One Free Overnight Stay for Two with Complimentary Breakfast at Dolores Tropicana Resort Hotel, Tambler, General Santos City. This is sponsored by the Dolores Hotels and Resorts.
One Free Overnight Stay at Lemlunay Dive Resort, Barangay Tinoto, Maasim, Sarangani Province, courtesy of Miss Michelle Lopez-Solon of Go Sarangani Travel and Tours. (NEW)

GOLD PRIZE:

Three (3) FREE Slots for a Short Course on either Photo-editing with Adobe Photoshop CS or Basic Web Design at the ACLC College, Magsaysay Avenue, GenSan. This is sponsored by Atty. and Mrs. Rey and Maya Cartojano.

SILVER PRIZES:

Three (3) “Eat-All-You-Can” Lunch for Two, from Arnevel’s Restaurant, National Highway, GenSan.
One (1) “Dinner for Two” at Grab-A-Crab Restaurant, Robinsons Place GenSan. Sponsored by Mr. Michael Wee, owner.
One (1) “Dinner for Two” at Giacominos Pizza, Robinsons Place GenSan. Sponsored by Ms. Aymie Bartolome, owner.
One (1) “Dinner for Two” at Sunset Bistro, Robinsons Place GenSan. Sponsored by Ms. Petit Veneracion of Sud-An Resto Grill.
One (1) “Dinner for Two” at Orange Bistro, Lagao, National Highway, GenSan. Sponsored by Ms. Cathy Teng.
One (1) “Dinner for Two” at Ranchero Grill GenSan or Davao, sponsored by Mr. Paolo Sunglao.
One (1) “Dinner for Two” at O-ohlang Native Grill and Seafoods Restaurant, NCCC Compound, National Highway. Sponsored by Ms. Baby Ayon.
One (1) “Dinner for Two” at Gio Mongolian Grill, Tiongson Arcade, Tiongson Street, Lagao, GenSan. Sponsored by Allan Sanidad.
Gift Certificates from “Genee’s Fastfoods” and “Ice Crops-Robinsons“, courtesy of Mr. Rey Billena.
Six Toppings/Sizzler Meals at Junji Oriental Fusion, Robinsons Foodcourt, sponsored by Chimes Concept Events Management.
One(1) Gift Certificate from Bread and Music Box Family KTV, sponsored by Ms. Armie Royeca.
Three (3) Gift Certificates from Kakanin, Atbp., thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Chito and Junith Bugayong.
Two (2) Gift Certificates from Thirsty Fresh Fruit Juices;
Two (2) Gift Certificates from Fonti Coffee Shop-Robinsons.

DIAMOND PRIZES:

Five (5) CD’s of Centerpoint Band‘s first album, “Paper Floors“, courtesy of their manager, Ms. Geraldine Oville.
One (1) Bestseller from KnowRead-KnoWrite, from blog author Gilbert Tan.
One (1) Free Make-over Gift Certificate from Envy Me Salon, Robinsons, courtesy of Ms. Donna Mae Congson.
Token from ABS-CBN Socsksargen, through Station Manager Ms. Annie Solon.
Tokens from GMA-8 GenSan, through Station Manager Mariles Fuentebela.
Token from Gandaeversomuch.com of Mr. Orman Manansala.
Token from Google Philippines, courtesy of Google Phils Consultant Aileen Apolo.

TITANIUM PRIZES:

Three (3) Free Domain Names from Jehzreel Laurente, of Jehzlau Concepts.
Three (3) Free Premium WordPress Themes from Ms. ChiQ Montes of WPThemeDesigner.Com.
One (1) Free Domain Name and Free Hosting (One Year) , from GenSanSale.com and Nokiahost.com, of Job Oberio.

Thanks to all the friends of Bariles who whole-heartedly gave us these prizes. A few more will be added. But as for now, go on and start writing your messages right away!

Happy 2nd Blogoversary GenSan News Online Mag! We rock! We really, really rock!

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Sonnyc Says:

Happy 2nd! Many more! Cheers!

Posted on November 8th, 2009 at 3:54 PM
Lyle Says:

BLOGOVERSARY TRIVIA: Famous Nora Aunor movies where GenSan Online News Mag was prominently mentioned…

“Totoo ang himala! Ang himala ay ang blog na GenSan Online News Mag na isinulat mula sa puso ng isang tao…ang blog na ito ay nasa puso nating lahat!” (-Himala)

“My brother is not a pig! My brother is not a pig! Ang kapatid ko ay blogger, hindi baboy damo!” (-Minsa’y Isang Gamugamo)

“Hayop… Hayuuup… Hayuuupppp sa galing ang blog na ito!” (-Ina ka ng Anak Mo)

CONGRATULATIONS Avel on your 2nd blogoversary. Truly, you and your blog are a gift to GenSan and its people. Blog on!

Posted on November 8th, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Psyche Says:

Kuya Avel,

Congratulations on your second anniversary (blogoversary.) It is not an easy feat to generate 11,032 comments on one’s blog. The accolades and awards that you received are much deserved. Attributable perhaps to your generous spirit and the selfless objective of your blog – to promote our city (the most livable city for me.) Truth is I learned a lot about our city from your blog and fall in love with GenSan more and more.

I am also thankful that because of your blog and your dedicated effort to keep blogging in Socsksargen alive, I have become an avid blogger.

Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and your love for our city through blogging.

Good Job! Keep blogging! More awards! More meaningful and informative entries! And more followers!

Posted on November 8th, 2009 at 7:38 PM
JM Lavega Says:

it’s an ultimate guide to the gateway of mindanao, general santos city best online source of good news and new developments, the only multi awarded website in southern mindanao and one of the best in the philippines…

Congrats.. Sir Avel!
Happy 2nd Blogoversary!
Wishing you more awards and recognitions!

I love gensantos.com!

Posted on November 8th, 2009 at 7:51 PM
orman Says:

hahahahaha! galeng mo talaga, teacher lyle!
.-= orman´s last blog ..Thirsty – The Healthy Alternative! =-.

Posted on November 8th, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Daxi Says:

kuya avs, there’s actually a melodic accompaniment to these verses. will sing them to you habang tinu-turn-over mo na sa akin ang grand prize, or any of the silver prizes

verse 1:

hapi, hapi, hapi ‘nniversary
sa ‘yo ang inumin, sa ‘yo ang pulutan
hapi, hapi, hapi blog’versary
sana ay malasing mo kameeeeeh!

verse 2:

kun wala si ku-ya a-vel
paktay na ereng i-nu-man,
ay naku ay ay
ay ay ay naku
paktay na ereng inumaaan!

*hik

Posted on November 8th, 2009 at 9:51 PM
nice A Says:

How will I ever forget Gensan News Online Mag? First of all, it’s where I’ve been getting fresh and important updates for two years now about my beloved city while I’m many thousand miles away from home. I used to google for “Gensan news” and this website readily appeared on the top page to keep me informed. Now, I don’t have to google it as it’s already in the blogs I follow.
Secondly, it’s where I learned a significant trivia, that is what “dadiangas” really is. I never found such interesting information elsewhere where a picture of that shrub (not tree as the author corrected!) was shown. And with this, I can tell my two kids being born in Gensan about the rich history of their birthplace.
But most of all, it’s where I first joined a blog contest where I had to reveal even my top secret. Although I wasn’t able to go home to enjoy my prize that time as our country got plagued by a series of super-typhoons that even flights got canceled, the thought of winning has inspired me to go on blogging and Bariles has always been my inspiration in bringing not merely entertainment but USEFUL and RELEVANT information to his readers.
For all of these, this website deserves all the rewards it has been receiving and its generosity in sponsoring blog contests returns to it tenfold as more and more support keeps pouring into it.
Two thumbs up for the 2nd blogoversary of Gensan News Online Mag! More power and more people around the globe – especially the generals – be informed everyday!
(P.S. I can now try Grab-a-Crab I first learned from this website as I finally booked a ticket. The way it was featured here got me crave for Gensan specials. Hmmmm!!!)

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 12:14 AM
BrAvO SiX Says:

wish you more success sir avz….!

i can’t say any words about your blog… it’s beyond my expectation.

it is truly amazing, an excellent guide for Gensan..

Happy 2nd BLOGVERSARY..!

keep blogging and will keep on READING…

CIAO!

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 12:33 AM
francis Says:

congratulations on your 2nd anniversary. this blog means so much to the generals especially those who are abroad. i am so glad to have been able to keep myself updated about what’s happening in the TUNA CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! in my own ways i try to encourage other people to visit the site to show to them what General Santos City is all about. with so much pride and appreciation, i congratulate you once again for doing a real nice job for our city. mabuhay po kayo and more power. Layag Gensan!! diri ta sa Gensan! nindot among lugar!

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 1:11 AM
Jinky Says:

Happy 2nd Blogoversary Gensan News Online Mag and congratulations to the very dynamic & prolific, Bariles! You are incomparable!

BIG thanks for . . .
. . . being the best son, bro, tito, babe and friend;
. . . inspiring me to do blogs;
. . . opening new doors of opportunities for me & other bloggers out there;
. . . showcasing to the whole world our worth as Generals;
. . . bringing out the best in every one of us;
. . . changing the way people picture us as Mindanaoans;
. . . making us proud for being a Filipino with so much to offer to the whole world; and
. . . showing us what a good blog and blogger is!

much love, Bariles!
.-= Jinky´s last blog ..We Laughed and Posed with John Lapuz =-.

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 8:18 AM
anyabelle Says:

Lol @ Lyle!

Happy 2nd blogoversary, Avel! ^^

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 8:42 AM
lovelz Says:

Happy 2nd Blogoversary!!!!! The best talaga ang bariles…marami kang makukuhang info about gensan..keep it up!!! It makes the readers to love GENSAN evenmore…thanks to you mr. bariles…:)

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Leonard Pe Says:

ALL HAIL MASTER BLOGGER !

Happy 2nd Blogoversary to GenSantos.com and to the blogger known as Bariles.

Seeing you holding those 3 trophies of the awards you got at the MBS3 at CDO was something to be proud of as a General.

If not for you, maybe I won’t be blogging on my own. For that I would be forever grateful.

I’m proud of you kuya Avel !

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 9:16 AM
sheng Says:

There’s no greater love than a brother who keeps inspiring Gensan alive with his kicks of news and other informative stuffs, thank you for the opportunity to know you and be my good friend. Thank you for the stuffs you write, for the blog contests, for the wonderful things you say about Gensan, and for forever lifting up the Tuna Industry of the City, You being the Bariles, certainly makes Gensan proud of its roots and what is is capable of doing.

Thank you ever so much, because if not for this blog, we wouldn’t have been FRIENDS, and that’s what matters most.
.-= sheng´s last blog ..The Hundred Islands in Pangasinan =-.

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 10:38 AM
gensanite Says:

mabuhay ka, KUYA AVEL!!!

keep on, keeping on…

congratulations!!!

palakpakan!!!

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 1:52 PM
tiara Says:

hi kuya avel! happy blogoversary! looking forward to visiting gensan again real soon.

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Miah Says:

Wow! 2 years na pala ang blog mo Avel, Happy Blogoversary! I wish you more success and Congratulations sa lahat ng awards na na-receive mo, you deserved it…
.-= Miah´s last blog ..Le Boat 2 =-.

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 5:45 PM
aprille Says:

Congratulations to Gensan News Online Mag on its 2nd blogoversary! This site has been making us OFW generals updated of our hometown. It brings us all the great and best things happening in this progressive city that make us still choose it to be our retirement place no matter how nice the places where we are.
Mabuhay ka Bariles at ang iyong website!
.-= aprille´s last blog ..Tourist-friendly bazaar selling low-priced Thai local products =-.

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 5:57 PM
ianSTAR Says:

happy 2nd blogoversary! we’re hoping for more informative entries; it was indeed helpful to us speacially to me as one of the party goers to keep in track with the latest gigs in city, above all it made us appreciate and realize that GenSan is not just a city known to be rich in Tuna and Manny Pacquiao plus mommy Dionisia, but a place that we can call as our home and can proudly say that Gensan is the most cozy place to live that you wouldn’t ask for more!

Joyeux anniversaire! I’m hoping and praying for more years of sharing the beauty of our City to everyone!

p.s. CONGRATULATIONS! for all the success I’m proud to be your co-blogger here in GenSan ;]
.-= ianSTAR´s last blog ..second sem’s menu ;] =-.

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Alexis Says:

Congratulations to Gensan News Online Mag on its Second Blogoversary! Two info-filled years of the best blog in General Santos! Wow! I’m sure that you give more than enough reasons for the people of General Santos to be proud of their city, and even more than enough reasons for people visiting your blog to visit General Santos City!

I hope you continue the good deeds of informing the people of all walks of life on all things great about GenSan, and may you continue on making SOCSARGEN proud!

Congratulations again for having this blog – asset ng Gensan!
.-= Alexis´s last blog ..The Real Nationalism =-.

Posted on November 9th, 2009 at 10:55 PM
fahdingding Says:

“Remember that the longest journey must have a beginning and will have an end and that where you may be tomorrow depends wholly and solely on the roads you’re taking today”

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY/BLOGOVERSARY to GENSAN NEWS ONLINE MAG (formerly Bariles Republic…)

Who would’ve thought that from a modest and simple beginning 2 years ago, the republic will grow and evolve into something unthinkable and extraordinary – a multifaceted, comprehensive, multi –awarded blog 2 years hence.

First and foremost, I would like to congratulate the MAN behind the success – an ingenious and enthusiastic blogger, dedicated and indefatigable public servant, a “KUYA” to all and a venerable true son of GENSAN City – Sir AVEL MANANSALA.

Kuya, you deserve all the entire accolades for bringing such a “masterpiece”. Four awards in just two years? – Not an easy feat, is it? More than what you have expected! Perhaps, our LGU should at least recognize your efforts for having such a wonderful blog, for it is of great service to our city showcasing to the world through the cyberspace the various facets of life in GENSAN – the culture, economy, government, people and everything about good news, progress and achievements of our beloved hometown, especially during this time when almost all negative publicities and remarks are being ascribed to Mindanao in general. Truly, Gensantos.com is the perfect quintessence and epitome of a “MAGANDANG GENSAN.” Indeed, the 2 year – history of this blog has been truly an inspiring one and worth the hard work kuya… And it just getting started! Whew! What a ride! Ika nga ng kanta ni Lea Salonga… “What a journey it has been… but the end is not in sight.” Surely, marami ka pang pasasabugin kuya and I’m glad to be a part of it!

Thank you very much Kuya for a wonderful share! Keep up the good work and more power, God Willing! Mabuhay ka Kuya Avel, Mabuhay ang blog na ‘to, Mabuhay ang GENSAN at Mabuhay tayong lahat! More big news to come in GENSAN and we can only find it here in GENSAN NEWS ONLINE MAG! Karapat – dapat tong ICLAP! CLAP! CONGRATULATIONS!

“Believe what you believe…
Work hard to achieve…
Focus yourself and you will receive…” Fahdingding!

Posted on November 10th, 2009 at 7:48 AM
fahdingding Says:

Hanep at Lupet ng mga PRIZES! At for kuya, SIMPLE pa lang yan ha! LOL!
Trip ko jan yung GOLD PRIZE: Short courses sa ACLC College…

Posted on November 10th, 2009 at 7:52 AM
lovelz Says:

happy blogoversary to you..
happy blogoversary to you..
happy blogoversary…
happy blogoversary…
happy blogoversary…
to you……………..
yehey…naka 2nd year na tayo mga generals…nice dibah?!….
happy blogoversary to us……god bless and more power to you bariles….

Posted on November 10th, 2009 at 8:35 AM
elmerceq Says:

Keep it up MR. BARILES!

Just continue inspiring us generals to blog like what you did to this emerging blogofanatic. You have taught us how to spend sleepless nights and awakened daylights tinkering on our PCs and laptops just to be abreast with the countless bloggers out there. You have entrenched in the minds of our dear OFWs how it is to miss home and feel nostalgic about our place, and ease out their melancholy because of the positive things that you have featured on your site.

HAPPY 2ND YEAR BLOGOVERSARY!

YOUR MINIONS HERE AND AROUND THE WORLD WILL HAVE THESE WORDS TO YOU – HAIL YEAH TO THE BIG ONE!
.-= elmerceq´s last blog ..Pop Idol Open Competition on the Go this Xmas! =-.

Posted on November 10th, 2009 at 8:41 AM
orman Says:

B – ongga ka ter!
A – nniversary mo nanaman!
R – ecord-breaker talaga ang blog mo!
I – magine, 3 major blog awardee ka na…
L – ove life mo ay blooming ever so much pa!
E – to na lang ang bati ko – simple man ay mula sa puso…
S – ana’y mas maraming pang anniversary ang abutin mo…

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BARILES REPUBLIC!
.-= orman´s last blog ..Six Housemates Gets Nominated =-.

Posted on November 10th, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Robstroy Says:

Congratulations! Ito ang message ko para sa iyo Bonggang Bariles ng Gensan

Bonggang Bariles ng Gensan

Nakilala ko ang Bariles ng Gensan isang taon na ang nakalipas
Nakita ko picture niya sa comment avatar at akala ko maangas
Mukhang tigasin at parang astig at ako’y napa-atras
Sa MBS2 siya’y nag-organized, kilay ko ay tumaas

Pero pagdating ko sa Gensan at siyay nakita ng personal
Mukhang napalagay ang loob ko dahil alam ko siya’y marangal
Bagay sa kanya, Bariles nga! siya’y naturingan
Tingnan mo naman labas at loob na kagandahan

Ako’y nagpasalamat nakilala kita Bariles ng Gensan
Ikaw bilang kaibigan ay bonggang-bongga nga naman
Samahan mo pa ng ganda ever so much mong Kapatid na si Orman
Tapos may BFF ka pang taga-planetang Mars, ang swerte mo naman

Sana di ka magbago aking Bonggang Bariles na kaibigan
Isda man ang Bariles, alam ko di ka malangsa tulad ng iba diyan
So ipagpatuloy ang asal na kagandahan Bariles ng Gensan
Nang tayo’y pagpalain ng Panginoon ng sanlibutan.

P.S.
I-regards mo nalang ako kay Aling Dionisia at PacMan!
.-= Robstroy´s last blog ..Hindi Ka Nag-iisa Noynoy, Kay naay daghan Mudagan ug pagka Presidente! =-.

Posted on November 11th, 2009 at 8:53 AM
The Ragpalizer Says:

It is indeed a very inspiring thing to see a fellow blogger who is a bit older than me to be this successful in our chosen passion. You sir, inspire to be better and be as successful, if I cannot go beyond what you have done.

So cheers to GenSan News Online Mag and here’s to the coming years! Happy anniversary!

By the way, if you want your regular dose of boxing news, predictions, and everything that is boxing, just check http://boxerscamp.blogspot.com/.
.-= The Ragpalizer´s last blog ..Former Welterweight Champ Resurrects Pacquiao Steroids Issue =-.

Posted on November 11th, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Arlene Says:

Hi Avel, Happy 2nd blogversary to this great Gen San magazine online! You have done an excellent job or else you won’t be holding those trophies!

You did a major help in changing the people’s view of General Santos into a must-see place in Mindanao. Through your blog, the world see a better and beautiful General Santos and of course a better Mindanao.

Personally, i can say that you are one of the most friendly bloggers i met personally. Even my daughter can attest to that. Everytime i browse my MBS posts and even passing by your facebook account she would say – “Magandang Gen San!” – that just shows that your friendliness you have showed us when we visited General Santos for the first time was embedded in her mind.

Wish you many more blogging years and a happy fruitful life full of love and care by the people you care and love.

Again, happy 2nd blogversary! God bless and more power!

Posted on November 11th, 2009 at 9:55 AM
Pinoy Bisnis Says:

Wow! Congratulations and Happy 2nd Blogoversary to GenSantos.com Gensan News Online Mag

I wish you all the success and more blogs to come.. I’m very happy for you. What an awesome, excellent, great, wonderful Job!
.-= Pinoy Bisnis´s last blog ..Raising Inland Ducks Varieties =-.

Posted on November 11th, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Blogie Robillo Says:

Happy 2nd Anniversary to Mindanao’s Best Blog!!!
Malipayong ika-2ng Anibersaryo sa Kinagusgang Blog sa Mindanao!!!
Maligayang Bati sa ika-2ng Anibersaryo ng Pinakamatinding Blog ng Mindanao!!!
Mindanao no ichiban chikara no aru blog no kinenbi omedetou gozaimasu!!!
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum 2. Geburtstag der besten Blog in Mindanao!!!
.-= Blogie Robillo´s last blog ..My Zambo & Basilan trips =-.

Posted on November 11th, 2009 at 7:12 PM
TRiSJa Says:

A – round of applause for one of the best online mag created for Gensan..
V -iewed and loved by half a million people..
E -ach are excited to read every new article that’s posted..
L -inking the distance towards total industrialization.

M -any have criticized and appreciated the updates on what’s happening in and around town..
A -s if it is “the” portal of information for most Generals and non-Generals.
N -ews ranging from the latest blog posts, gigs and events, food, landmarks and etc.
Anything and everything that you need to know about Gensan is here..
N -evertheless, we must never forget to thank the person behind it all..
S -ome says he’s an icon to be looked up upon..
A -n unselfish writer who had contributed a lot for the publicity of Gensan..
L -etting the world know that we can compete with the fast changing times..
A -nd educating everybody that Gensan is “THE” place to be..

Happy 2nd Anniversay http://www.gensantos.com!

Posted on November 12th, 2009 at 12:17 AM
danzoy Says:

Bariles!

Ikaw na guid!

Kudos! Kudos! damo nga Kudos!

Isa na naman ka milya milya nga bato…

Ikaw na guid! Ikaw naguid! Kag Ikaw GUID!

Ikaw guid ang inspirasyon namon nga mga bata sa paghimu

pag ubra kag pag ma nami pa sa amon nga mga talento sa pag himu sang BLOG!

Labi naguid sa akon ang imo nga blog nga nakta ko ang naka impluwensya sa

akon mag himu man sang BLOG.

Madamu GUID nga SALAMAT!

Wish you happiness on your 2nd bloganniversary.

All the very best for you now and Always!
.-= danzoy´s last blog ..ILIGAN Ultimate dyandi Festival! =-.

Posted on November 12th, 2009 at 6:10 AM
dimple Says:

Lampas isang taon na ang BARILES REPUBLIC nung ito’y madiskubre ko…

Agad-agad, nagsubscribe ako!…

Gaya ng karamihang tagahanga, sa pamamagitan ng BARILES nagsimula din akong magBLOG…

news at current events tungkol sa ating syudad siguradong nandito yan…

kainan? gimikan? di na kelangang maghanap pa siguradong naiBLOG na yan ni FISHMAN…

You are not totally an “IN” General Blogger kung di mo alam ang site na toh…

di lang yan ang makukuha mo sa pagbabasa nito… dahil sa BARILES, natuto din akung magPLURK…

daghang salamat!

isa kang alamat MR. BARILES…

Padayon sa pagpaTAMBOK este sa paglambo…

peace!.. HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY…
.-= dimple´s last blog ..Concert Series: VICE GANDA in KCC =-.

Posted on November 12th, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Dave Says:

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.-= Dave´s last blog ..I’m all out of love =-.

Posted on November 12th, 2009 at 7:18 PM
fahdingding Says:

Asa naman ang 420 registered members sa GENSAN NEWS Online Mag? Oi.. Pang greet na mo!

Again, HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY to Bariles! Lupet!

Posted on November 13th, 2009 at 1:28 PM
liezl Says:

Isang mainit na pagbati sa ikalawang anibersaryo ng Gensan News Online Mag. Ang blog na ito ang nagbukas ng aking isipan at mga mata sa kagandahan ng Gensan. Isa ring pagpupugay kay Bariles, ang taong nagturo sa akin na mahalin ang lugar na ito at patuloy na nagbibigay ng inspirasyon sa marami na maging positibo at mahalin ang sariling atin.

Taong 2007 ng lumipat ako sa Gensan dahil nakapag-asawa ako ng isang General (tawag sa mga taga-Gensan). Marami akong agam-agam ng mga panahong yaon. Kaliwa’t kanan ang aking reklamo. Na kesyo mainit, palaging binobomba, walang night life, etc etc. Madalas kung kumbinsihin ang aking mister na mag-abroad na lng kami. Subalit matigas sya, talagang mahal niya ang Gensan. Madalas niya itong ipagmalaki. Binibiro ko nga sya na patatayuan ko sya ng rebulto dito dahil napaka-loyal niya sa Gensan.

Ng makilala ko si Bariles at iba pang lubos na nagmamahal sa Gensan, unti-unti kong naintindihan ang aking kabiyak at na-appreciate ko ang mga bagay na andito. Aking napagtanto na marami nga palang maganda dito sa Gensan. Ngayon, mas ramdam ko na “I belong here”.Naalala ko si Bariles ng tanggapin niya ang kanyang award sa Philippine Bloggers Award sa Cagayan de Oro City. Naluha siya at tanging nasambit niya at naisigaw ang salitang “GENSAN”. Di naman ako iyaking tao pero naluha din ako. Kasi naramdaman ko ang mainit na pagmamahal niya sa Gensan.

Mabuhay ang Magandang Gensan!
Mabuhay ang Gensan News Online Mag!
Mabuhay si Bariles!

God bless and Happy 2nd Blogoversary!
.-= liezl´s last blog ..White Water Rafting @ CDO =-.

Posted on November 13th, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Migs Says:

Congratulations to the second blogversary of http://www.gensantos.com.

Gensantos.com is a verrrrrrrrry good example of how blogs can transform the image of a place. It answers the call of the need to show the other side of Mindanao, in this case, the other side of General Santos. From an “unsafe” place where it only gets the spotlight when a bomb explodes, we have now http://www.gensantos.com to make the world see that there is beauty in the home of the generals….

Aside from that, http://www.gensantos.com was able to unite all gensan bloggers and share the vision and mission to show that Gensan, and Mindanao as a whole, has peace and the beauty topping other areas.

A big congratulations also goes to its owner, my Good friend, Avel “Bariles” Manansala. Someone who exhibits the values of the generals with his hospitality and care to all its visitors and guests. If I am the Mayor of gensan, I would put avel as the tourism head of this city. I believe he has done much to inform the world about what gensan has to offer and to entice them to come to gensan thru his blog.

http://Www.gensantos.com and Avel are two great partners… and they are a great partner of the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, General Santos City.

Again, Congrats my friend wag kang mag sawa mag blog… and congrats to http://www.gensantos.com.. may it have more blogversaries to come!
Migs

Posted on November 13th, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Joana Says:

The Generals are so blessed to have you, Sir Avel!
Your fervor for the city and your flair for writing have tremendously enriched our lives.
The daily dose of news and information that we get from you
challenges and inspires us to do our part in making
this part of the globe a haven for everyone.

When I first came across http://www.gensantos.com,
it made a mark in my life right away.
I did not have to bookmark your site because I decided to commit it to memory.
Your blog gives me a unique sense of history,
a savory taste of reality and an exhilarating perspective of possibilities.

Gensan has been my home since 1972.
I am so grateful to be raised and nurtured here.
I consider it a privilege to be influenced and inspired
by people like you who have a big heart for the city.
How can I ever thank you enough for your nurturing heart?

I pray that you will not grow weary in doing what is right,
for at the proper time you will reap a harvest if you do not give up.
May God pour upon you wisdom as you continue to blog, and live, and thrive.
May He grant you the privilege to savor the bountiful fruits of your labor and sacrifices.
May there be a greater influx of recognition and awards as you blog with passion.
May you influence more and more people from Gensan and beyond.

I believe greater things are yet to come in and through this city.
I am certain that we shall be made aware of all these greater things
through your multi-awarded blog.

Happy 2nd Blogoversary, Sir Avel!
Blog on!
Shine on!

Posted on November 13th, 2009 at 7:26 PM
CHENG GONZALES Says:

It never dawned to me that somewhere in this world; somebody would be as heartily informative as the man behind this site.
It all started one night when Engr. Danny Dasoy looked out for the volunteers who joined the Kapayapaan Kapatid Council child friendly-activity last October at Malapatan, Maasim and Kiamba. It was just a simple checking out of our evaluation and reflection about the children who were victims of war when suddenly he popped very good news, telling that the KCC-DXCP SOCSARGEN peace initiatives blog just won the best Mindanao advocacy blog on Philippine Blog Awards 2009. It was another feather added to the Council and more so to the two best comrades who spearheaded the council, Fr. Angel Buenavides and Engr. Danny Dasoy.
Indeed, I was left amazed with that fresh news. Yet what I don’t know was that someone who has also gone far exists in this place. Someone who made an impact of recognition by just being a proud citizen!
His name was Avel Manansala, the man who garnered trophies of success for such unwavering endeavors, such were the TOP 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2008. For 2009, it garnered three awards at the Philippine Blog Awards: the Readers’ Choice Award for Mindanao; the Best Destination Blog for Mindanao and one of the 10 Globe Tattoo Digital Tribe awardees for Mindanao.
What made him more interesting is the story on how it all started:“Banana Snack Vendors at the Oval Plaza Court”, little did he know that such would bang as boom as this now.
Avel Manansala, such a name that I just get to hear around, now finally etched a name that will never be erased. He leaves a legacy that will forever live on. The streams of photos and words he captured and expressed are encapsulated into a box that knows no death-THE GENSAN NEWS ONLINE MAG!
So, for the two years of spoonful sharing of GENERAL SANTOS’ mouth-watering taste, I wish you three ingredients of good life and success-LEARNING, EARNING AND YEARNING!
HAPPY 2ND BLOGOVERSARY GENSAN NEWS ONLINE MAG!
SPREAD THE AROMA!
.-= CHENG GONZALES´s last blog .."Today,i made a freaky commotion at the enrollemt,i mouthed my friends that the cashier shall only…" =-.

Posted on November 13th, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Ryann Says:

Congratulations mi amigo!

http://www.gensantos.com provided the most comprehensive information about the beautiful Tuna Capital of the Philippines. Not only that, it has inspired other bloggers (like myself) to start showcasing the beautiful places in Mindanao. I hope Avel will continue this blog even until uugud ugud na. hehehe

Arriba Gensantos.com! Muchisimas gracias na todo!
.-= Ryann´s last blog ..An Invitation-Jesuit Vocation Seminar =-.

Posted on November 13th, 2009 at 11:42 PM
faust Says:

One thing I describe the person behind such an award winning 3 time grand slam blog!

A – wesome – this blog rocks!
V – ictorious – 3 straight wins
E – xciting – updates are catchy and a gives a head turn
L – ovable – everybody loves you no matter what

Keep up the good work, let the creative mind roll over and speak out of what Gensan can bring.
Lastly, always apply the 3 rule in photography.. woot.. Cheers!
.-= faust´s last blog ..Thank You CDO Bloggers! =-.

Posted on November 14th, 2009 at 11:45 AM
lito Says:

Congratulations to Gensan News Online Mag for it’s second blogoversary.ibang level na talaga to!…as in bongang bongga!Imagine for 2 years time ,it garnered 4 major blog awards and it rates high in blog affiliations such as blogged.com and topblogs.com. It deserves all the recognitions and awards because the blog is so informative,entertaining and inspirational,thus it gained many many readers.

When I started blogging last February,I have already been a regular visitor of the site.It encourages me to blog . Because of this blog,I gained more friends in blogosphere.I had tried Ottima Pizza in Giacominos because of plurk fiesta and tasted cereal ice cream of ICE CROP because of the bloggers’ eyeball in Robinsons.I was able to watched Pooh and Kaye Brosas stand up comedy show in Lagao Gym(laugh till u drop)and the Air Supply Concert in Gensan(Lagao Gym) for FREE because of the prizes I won from the blog contests .And experienced a fine dine at Grab a Crab with my free gift certificate.Thanks to the author Mr. Avel Manansala.It means so much to me.

It’s also because of Gensan News Online Mag that I was able to know the whereabouts of a good friend Richel Posadas-Suffoletti who is now in America.I find her name when she commented in one of the blog posts.She said ,she loves reading the blog because it keeps her updated of her hometown General Santos City.Now we are constantly chatting in facebook.

Congratulations to the smart,friendly,and dedicated blogger Bariles for sharing Gensan News Online Mag to us.General Santos City is proud to have a blog like this.Once again, HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY http://www.gensantos.com! (sabay kanta Nobody nobody but you…)

here’s for you Kuya…

BARILES

Nung kita’y unang nakilala
Dun sa envy me plurkfiesta
ako’y medyo mahiyain pa
dahil siguro ako’y baguhan pa
nguni’t nawala ang aking pangamba
Dahil palakaibigan ka.
Di naglaon ika’y nakilala pa.
Dahil sa plurk mo akoy bumabasa
Sa masasarap na pagkain mahilig ka pala
Pero ngayon ay lie low na
Baka ang sugar ay tataas pa
Halina’t maglakad lakad sa plaza
Sa facebook marami kang kaibigan
Lahat sila’y palaging nagparamdam
Dahil ikaw ay masayahin ,laging kalma lang
at always positive magpakailan man
may sense of humor at sweet na naturingan
anong masasabi mo planetman?
.-= lito´s last blog ..ang tanging pamilya:a marry go round,a movie to watch =-.

Posted on November 14th, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Miah Says:

GenSan’s been proud to have you as one of the generals. In your two years of blogging you’ve shared to us the beauty of GenSan and share the good things that had been happening around and let the people know how wonderful your place is. With your witty and funny posts you’ve brought joy to your readers and forget the bad things that’s been happening in Mindanao. You really deserve all the awards you’ve received. We’re not that close enough but I am happy to have known GenSan’s number one blogger.

Thank you and once again Congratulations!
.-= Miah´s last blog ..Richard Castle =-.

Posted on November 14th, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Raffy Says:

Hello po tito Avel!
You are one of the few people I highly regard not just because of your success as a blogger but also because of your cause by which this blog was built from.
Salamat po dahil sa blog na ito, ang mga Generals na nalalayo sa lungsod nila (kagaya ko) ay nasusubaybayan ang mga pangyayari dyan sa GenSan. It was from your blog that I first saw Robinson’s Mall and the new plaza of GenSan.
Everytime I read your entries, they bring out that sense of pride in me as a certified General. Hindi lang po ako ang naimpluwensiyan nyo sa ganitong paraan. Binuksan mo sa mundo ang larawan ng isang talagang magandang GenSan.
Dahil sa blog na ito, somehow you’ve changed the way other people think about GenSan. Salamat po for the past two years of bringing pride to our City. May this blog continue to grow and influence more people.
Aside from this blog, I want to thank you for being the one and only tito Avel (ang dakilang bariles! ). Kayo po ang isa sa mga pangunahing tagasuporta ng mga fellow GenSan bloggers (kagaya ko…). You are a souce for inspiration for us to strive harder as bloggers.

Congratulations for all the recognition you’ve received for this blog. The person behind this great blog is a really great person.
.-= Raffy´s last blog ..What Air Supply Song Am I?: Making Love Out of Nothing at All =-.

Posted on November 14th, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Cidy Says:

Congratulations to Gensan BLOGGER ICON Mr. Bariles for celebrating your 2nd Blogoversary and for the awards you won this year. =) You rock!!

Because of gensantos.com I met Bariles who is a very warm person and a good friend. Thank you for bringing Gensan to be known in blogosphere because of your wonderful write-ups=)

MABUHAY KA BARILES!!!!!

Posted on November 14th, 2009 at 9:40 PM
bariles Says:

No word has ever been invented to express the feelings that’s coming out of me after reading each of your messages.

Am sure that aside from wanting to win some of the prizes, you really meant what you wrote it..hehehehee… joke!

Kidding aside, it has been a blast two years! Without you, without your feedback, we couldn’t have made it this far!

Watch out for my blogpost on the results of this contest on Monday, November 16th!

Thanks to all who joined and to those who simply greeted! You are already winners in my heart!
A million kisses of gratitude too to our sponsors and donors of prizes. You guys rock!!!

MABUHAY KAYO! MABUHAY TAYONG LAHAT!

Posted on November 15th, 2009 at 7:10 AM
lito Says:

yes kahit walang prize we will still congratulate you for your succesful blog…

but in fairness ang bonga ng mga prizes.bonga pa sa blog contest..lalo na yong gold prize from ACLC college…hmmm.
.-= lito´s last blog ..ang tanging pamilya:a marry go round,a movie to watch =-.

Posted on November 15th, 2009 at 9:01 AM
sweet Says:

kuya avel,

happy 2nd anniversary! thanks for being a friend, more than just an influential blogger. that air supply concert was the first ever concert that i have attended, and it’s all because of you! hehehe! i’m so happy to have met you. i can still remember that day when i sent you a message and visited you at the city mayor’s office. hahahaha! may utang ka pang photo sakin, di mo pa nabigay saking yung copies ng photo bah, hmpf! hahaha!

congratulations!! and pasensya na if late ang greetings ko. i’m not really after the prize this time, well, i was actually disconnected from the internet a few days ago. heheheh!

again, happy anniversary and congratulations! (–,)
.-= sweet´s last blog ..Dodong =-.

Posted on November 15th, 2009 at 2:17 PM
rammyboi Says:

it seems like im really late for the contest but I dont care. still, it’s the thought that really counts.

Kuya Avel, had called me up last week to inform me about the things that’s going in his blog. He even invited me for a night out but too bad I had plans that night so i’ll just make it up to him and Marz next time. So much for the explanation.. hehehhe.. here I go…

it only seemed just like yesterday when I first knew you in the blogosphere because you came across my “dead” blog. You became my inspiration, my reason to light up the burning fire of interest to blog again. You were the reason why I keep on gaining glories with my blog… from the David Pomeranz Concert until the latest Air Supply Concert and I even gained a 5-second fame because of a local interview with ABS-CBN. It was the most humbling and flattering experience to meet someone like you. If it’s not because of you, I wont understand the real meaning behind dedication, love for what you are doing and determination in the every things that you do. I know that a simple thank you is not enough to show you my heartfelt gratitude to you.

Your blog, your journal, your bestfriend… all this time, it was the reason that connected you to me and to the rest of the Sox Bloggers and even the other bloggers throughout the world. Now that it turned 2, I couldn’t wish you more but just never to get tired of what you are doing because with your simple sharing of stories, info and experiences on your blog was already a reason for each and everyone of us to be inspired and be touched by someone like you.

Thank you so much Kuya Avel, Mr. Bariles, for being our mother blogger in Soccsksargen and for the wonderful and worth-cherishing gift of lifetime friendship.

No matter what happens, you’ll always have a special place not only in my heart but with everyone too. =)

HAPPY 2ND BLOGOVERSARY GENSANTOS.COM

.-= rammyboi´s last blog ..Gensan : The Next ICT Destination =-.

Posted on November 15th, 2009 at 5:37 PM
orman Says:

who won? who won?
.-= orman´s last blog ..One Great Saturday with the Crocs =-.

Posted on November 16th, 2009 at 11:19 AM
fahdingding Says:

Congratulations! hehehe!

Posted on November 16th, 2009 at 11:51 PM
nice A Says:

ayyyy kaka-touch naman ng mga greetings dito): tapos na ang contest pero from the bottom of my heart, i really thank you, dear bariles, for bring out the best of gensan. when i was studying my MA in manila, my classmates from all over pinas would think of gensan as the city with lots of bombings and terrorism at parang malayo sa civilization. i always tried my best to defend it telling them all the beauty gensan offers kaya ito kakainggitan. now, if someone would ask about it, i would tell them, google gensan.com and you will see how gensan looks like. “ay oo nga di ba lugar yan ni pacman? at naglalakihan nga ang malls niyo, pati mga tuna, airport atbp!!!” indeed, you’ve changed how people view gensan thru your info-loaded and powerful blog.

Posted on November 17th, 2009 at 10:07 AM
fahdingding Says:

Panalo man o hindi..We still love BARILES and we love this BLOG and of course, we will always love GENSAN, for ever and ever, AMEN!

GOD BLESS GENSAN! Wheeee!

Posted on November 17th, 2009 at 11:44 AM
The Winners of our 2nd Blogoversary “Ultimate Greeting Contest” | GenSan News Online Mag Says:

[...] Bariles is finally releasing the names of the winners to this blog’s Second Blogoversary “Ultimate Greeting Contest”! [...]

Posted on November 17th, 2009 at 4:38 PM
I won a tour package to Lake Sebu! « Manilenyo In Davao Says:

[...] Lake Sebu! WOAH! I won a Tour Package to lake Cebu! Astig! I bagged the GRAND PRIZE for the Second Blogoversary Ultimate Greeting contest held by Avel Manansala of http://www.GenSantos.com. One (1) Free Day Tour for two to Lake Sebu, inclusive [...]

Posted on November 18th, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Ayel Says:

Hi, Sir Avel!

Though this is not part of the contest, I’d still greet you on your blog’s 2nd anniversary! This has been a very fruitful year for GenSantos.com. Congratulations for certainly making a difference for the people of the South all over the world! I’m wishing you more and more success (and blogging money, too!) in the days to come.

It’s an honor to have met you and to work with you, Sir! n_n \ /
.-= Ayel´s last blog ..4 Things I Hate About the Grown Ups’ World =-.

Posted on November 18th, 2009 at 2:38 PM
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Posted on November 28th, 2009 at 6:13 PM