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In an attempt to feature the century -old, culture-rich places of Glan, Sarangani Province in one Heritage Map, members of GBG Gensan conducted the First Glan GeoWalk last July 26, 2014. This was made possible through the initiative of Glan's very active Tourism Officer in the person of Lodar Escobillo and the participation of volunteer mappers from the Sultan Kudarat State University Extension College and some members of the LGU. Thank God for the good weather, we were able to explore the Poblacion without having to complain about the striking heat of the sun. I especially loved how those beautifully-aged acacia trees towered over us as we toured around the oldest school in town, Glan Central Elementary School. It's awesome how they were able to take good care of the trees while other cities kept on murdering theirs in exchange for modernization. Next stop was the seat of Catholic Faith in this part of the town. The Sta Catalina de Alexandria Parish, so we've ...

My husband and I have recently developed a weekend habit of visiting the Sunday Farmers' Market at the Ramas Residence in Lagao, General Santos City. Every Sunday, Ms. Rue Ramas , Lead Marketing Advocate of Corn Husk Craft Makers and Administrator of A Seed Grows in Facebook, opens the family garden from 7:00 in the morning to 12:00 noon. The Ramas Garden has become home to suppliers of fresh, farm-picked and mostly organic produce of vegetables, fruits , poultry and more! One thing I like about the Farmers' Market is the absence of a wet, slippery and smelly atmosphere you'll find in the usual marketplace. Children can actually just run around the place while dear Mum completes her shopping list, and the price is friendly to the pocket too.   SFM   immediately became a hit among early morning joggers, church goers and FB likers. I usually find familiar faces doing a shopping frenzy coupled with excited tones of p...

While everybody seems to dance with the Ramen Craze, I simply try to shy away from Japanese Resto knowing it could be a bit pricey for my pocket.  So when my blogger friends and I were invited to try Sumosam at the Al Fresco of SM General Santos, I  said yes without batting an eyelash. We were first offered Vegetable Ramen and Beef Niki Udon---both tasted delicious with hot and flavorful broth but I liked the former better.   Beef Niki Udon   Vegetable Ramen Beef Sukuyaki was cooked table-side by the chef . They use "wagyu" which is tender and tasty, and expensive ( hehehe). You can savor the sweetness of the onions and Bokchoy is just yummy. Here's a clip of the live demonstration. I'm sure you will hear our kulitan at the background. I was half-way on my sukiyaki when Japan really hit me! Its California Maki time! I immediately salivated at the sight of those lovely rolls! I love maki! ...

Launched and unveiled in July 22 , 2010, this year marks the 4th Anniversary of SunCity Suites in General Santos and every year, the celebration kicks off with an Appreciation Night in recognition of the top clients from their corporate and government accounts. The fete continues in the morning with an Investors'  Golf Tournament for guests from Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao Cities  . This annual celebration also draws a wave of runners, professional or otherwise, to take part in the Suncity Suites Nignt  Run Series . Now on its 4th run, the fund -raising leg of the Anniversary celebration is being staged for the benefit of   the GSC Tuna Capital Foundation Inc . Registration forms are available at the following outlets: Suncity Suites Front Office Bench Robinson's Place 3rd Floor KCC Malls (near Japan Home Shop) Mitchy's Car Accessories (Magsaysay Avenue, GSC) Get those running shoes ready ,  head to the registr...

General Santos City. June 30, 2014 marked the official launching of the new Automated Weather Station (AWS) of SM General Santos. The AWS, which is installed atop the mall building, is expected to provide localized information to the public and nearby communities about the current and forecast weather. The launch was attended by representatives from LGU General Santos City, the Honorable Mayor Ronnel C.Rivera being represented by Mr. Dave Areglado of the City Investment's Board, the Private Sector headed by the South Cotabato Filipino-Chinese Chamber President Kerwin Y. Cue , members of the Academe and our Men in Uniform led by Col. Bautista of the JTF Gensan. Mae Ann Pawai , SMGS Mall Manager , presented the website that would link the user to the scientific measurement and other relevant information gathered by the AWS , while Alexie Delos Santos , HR Manager- SMGS explained the importance and practical benefits of using real-time weather measureme...

Gearing up for a grandiose celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Municipality of Glan, Sarangani Province , proud Glanians gathered around the Municipal Plaza on July 1, 2014 for the kick off of the 100-day Centennial Countdown. Photo lifted from Cocy Sexcion Unveiling the large Centennial Countdown Board is the Honorable Mayor Victor James Yap himself, joined by representatives from the different sectors of the Local Government of Glan and the Academe. Glan Municipal Hall   The centennial celebration will commence on September 24th with the theme "Glan: A Century of Sharing, Caring Among One People, One Culture." Lifted from Gem Tadefa. Nature's beauty captured aboard a speeding Innova. While Glan is home to the much-touted beach festivals- Sarbay Fest and Mahin, the Municipality also boasts of rich cultural heritage.   The centennial celebration promises a lot of activities that will surely make Glan's tagline " Tour ...