GenSan News Online Mag

For the first time ever this Christmas, the people of General Santos City will be treated to a spectacular holiday offering  featuring the “world’s greatest performers” courtesy of Robinsons Place GenSan!

The mall which prides itself as “Mas Maganda Dito!” will be flying in a touring circus show, “CIRQUE INTERNATIONALE” direct from the United States of America this Sunday, December 11, 2011!

To enthrall Robinsons’ shoppers of all ages and sizes with their amazing skills and breath-taking stunts are: a Hula-hoop dancer, a Hand Juggler, a Strong Man and acrobatic troupe Icarian!

The last time GenSan was witness to international circus performers was way back in the 80′s when the Royale London Circus set up tent here for a month.  Now, thanks to Robinsons Place GenSan, new generations of generals will be treated to a modern breed of world-class artists and what’s more, it’s for FREE.

Robinsons‘ management would like to emphasize that there is NO MINIMUM PURCHASE REQUIREMENT to enjoy their once-in-a-lifetime thrilling Christmas treat for the people of GenSan!

And yes, check out the Cirque Internationale satellite-selling booths inside Robinsons where you can find souvenir items on sale.

Catch Cirque Internationale‘s World’s Greatest Performers in any of their two performances at the Activity Center of Robinsons Place GenSan, at 2:00pm and 4:00pm

Be there and bring the whole family with you!!!

Was buying some fresh frozen tuna products at my favorite Pacific Seas Seafood Market for the Blogfest Soccsksargen 2.0 Speakers last week when I noticed a frenzied construction activity right across the highway from the store.

Right between the Tandem Center Building housing the popular joint Veranda and the CED Buildings is what seems to be the makings of a big warehouse.  Upon closer look, I saw this yellow billboard at the front part of the property.

It’s an announcement of a soon-to-open MINI-MARKET (as the billboard says), named TOP 7 Mart.

The billboard goes on to say:  ”For Inquiries, please call 0922-8500111“.

And obviously, TOP 7 Mart is also owned by the Tan Family, who owns the Tandem Center Building 7 and Veranda since the billboard also says: “Submit your resume/biodata at the Veranda Cashier.”

I hope this new business is sort of like a one-stop warehouse club where we can just buy anything without going through the long lines of today’s malls in GenSan.  That sure would be a welcome development.

General Santos City must be beaming proud again these days with the third major win of local contemporary dance group, Teatro Ambahon at ABS-CBN’s daily talent search, Showtime last Saturday, December 3, 2011.

By winning the Monthly Finals, after hurdling the Daily and the Weekly competitions, (see video HERE)  the three-member dance ensemble composed of Julius Lagare, Roy Misoles and Beauty Balaga clinched a spot at the National Grand Finals scheduled this Saturday, December 10, 2011!  Whew!

Here’s the mirror video of Teatro Ambahanon‘s awesome winning performance and the reactions of the studio audience and the judges.  Check it out!

Share this to all the generals you know and together, let us hope that Teatro Ambahanon wins the P1,000,000 Grand Prize just like the other GenSan champions ahead of them, XB GenSan and True Colors who were Showtime’s 1st and 3rd Barangayan Champions respectively.

Congratulations to the winners of the Philippine Blog Awards for Mindanao 2011!

Their names were announced during a riotous and fun-filled awarding ceremony presented by the Circle of Arts on Saturday, 7pm at the Bali Ballroom of the East Asia Royale Hotel.

Since most of the attendees just came from the day-long Blogfest Soccsksargen 2.0 at the next-door SunCity Suites, event organizer Chiclet Rillo made sure that the event will be one stress-free, laugh-out-loud experience for everyone.  And yes, she and hostest-with-the-mostest Donna Mae Congson of Kikaymuch.me did not disappoint.

Before each category winner was called, Donna Mae came out as different characters with matching production numbers; most notable are those involving Miss GenSan 2008 Romarie Cunanan (for the Beauty & Fashion Blog Category) and another one with three dancing waiters of the hotel (for the Food Blog Category).

Joining her as presentors were CameraHauz’s Joseph Chua Kao (for Photo Blog Category), Davao Bloggers Brendel Balaga & Lyle Santos (for Personal Blog Award), Blogfest Sox’s speakers Mae Paner & Flow Galindez (Tech Blog Category), GenSan Gazer Publisher Mandi Nicolas (Travel Blog Award), interior designer Rain Ramas & hilarious restaurateur Dimples Odi who came in as a sexy Donna Summer (Lifestyle Blog Award), GenSan Hotelier  Association Prexy Philip Pabelic (Food Blog Award) and GSC Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. Executive Director Bench Tacumba.

The evening commenced with a sumptuous dinner co-hosted by our friends from the GSC Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc.  A 32-kg whole fresh tuna straight from the GSC Fishport satisfied the attendees craving for sashimi, courtesy of GenSan News Online Mag!

"THE 32-KG WHOLE TUNA GETTING READING FOR THE SASHIMI-ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET. PHOTO BY BERNIEMACK ARELLANO"

Here now are the winners of the Philippine Blog Awards for Mindanao 2011:

BEAUTY/FASHION BLOG:

Winner:
Chamimay on Flats (http://www.chamimayonflats.blogspot.com)
Blog Author: April Charmaine Dalguntas of Duncaan, Boalan, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur

FOOD AND BEVERAGE BLOG:

Winner:
Eat’s Terrific (http://www.ormanmanansala.com)
Blog Author:  Orman Manansala of General Santos City.

"PBA PREXY JUNED SUNIDO, BEST FOOD BLOG AUTHOR ORMAN MANANSALA, PRESENTORS PHILLIP PABELIC OF GENSAN HOTELIER'S ASSOCIATION & GENSAN TOURISM ASSOCIATION'S KRING MACION."

LIFESTYLE:

Winner:
Lessons Of A Dad (http://www.lessonsofadad.com)
Blog Author:   Carlo Alado of  3520 Mabolo Rd., Xavier Estates Subdivision, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

"PRESENTOR RAIN RAMAS, ILIGAN BLOGGER PAT NOEL OF THE ILIGAN CITY TOURISM OFFICE REPRESENTING BEST LIFESTYLE BLOG WINNER CARLO ALADO OF CDO & PRESENTOR DIMPLES ODI, OWNER OF NAUTI CHIC & LITTLE DUBAI

PERSONAL/DIARY:

Winner:
Anything Goes (http://www.sdumalay.blogspot.com)
Blog Author: Sheila Marie Dumalay of  64 Talisay St., Balite, Lagao, General Santos City, South Cotabato

"BEST PERSONAL BLOG WINNER SHEILA MARIE DUMALAY GIVES HER ACCEPTANCE SPEECH WHILE PRESENTORS DAVAO BLOGGERS LYLE SANTOS & BRENDEL BALAGA LOOK ON"

PHOTOBLOG:

Winner:
Lantaw (http://www.lantaw.blogspot.com)
Blog Author: Allan Barredo of  Koronadal City, South Cotabato

TECHNOLOGY:

Winner:
Geeky Faust (http://www.geekyfaust.info)
Blog Author:  Faust Haeja Crismel Principe of D. Ponce St., Davao City, Davao del Sur

"JUNED SONIDO OF PBA, BLOGFEST SPEAKER MAE PANER, BEST TECH BLOG WINNER FAUST PRINCIPLE OF DAVAO, BLOGFEST SPEAKER FLOW GALINDEZ, & BARILES."

TRAVEL BLOG:

Winner:
The Travel Teller (http://www.thetravelteller.com)

Blog Author: Rolan Emboscado of B42 L21 P2 Elenita Heights Subdivision, Davao City.

"JUNED SONIDO OF PBA, BEST TRAVEL BLOG AWARDEE OLAN EMBOSCADO, GENSAN GAZER MAGAZINE OWNER MANDI NICOLAS & BARILES"

Before the evening ended, Blogfest Presentor 2011 Dolefil through Ms. Gwynee Ebol announced the launching of the Search for the Best Blog Post on their CSR Program.  The competition rules will be released in a matter or days.

Sagittarius Mining Inc., another Blogfest Soccsksargen 2011 Presentor also launched their SMI Partner for Development Blog Award.  According to Corporate Relations Supervisor Arnold Cesar Romero, himself a nominee for the Best Personal Blog, the mechanics of the contest will be announced in a few days.

And yes, before we forget, yours truly was awarded with a Special Citation by the GSC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc…. an unexpected but very welcome surprise.  Felt like my four years of hard work as a blogger about GenSan has really paid off.  Thank you so much to our Chamber friends!

And as for the winners of the Philippine Blog Awards for Mindanao 2011, again “Congratulations” and keep on inspiring others through your blogs!  Mabuhay kayong lahat!