Chix & Tell: 2016

General Santos Doctors Hospital : 46 Years of Healing through Compassionate Caring.

EVENTS 10:18 PM

General Santos Doctors Hospital celebrated its 46^th Foundation Anniversary on December 8, 2016, alongside the celebration for the Immaculate Conception of Mary. The year 2016 has been a full of progress for the institution, both in structure and in service.

One of the landmarks of the year is the launching of the first Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in General Santos City on June 9. In the past, patients had to travel to Davao City to undergo MRI scans. Most often these come with a risk due to the stress of the travel and the patient’s condition. With the availability of an MRI machine in the city, health care outcomes for brain injuries are expected to improve immensely.

To support the needs of its patients, the hospital partnered with the Medical Express Pharmacy and opened a branch within the Medical Suites Building. Opened on July 5, patients had access to more affordable medicines backed with the pharmacy’s client follow-up system where they remind clients of their medication schedules through friendly phone calls.

At 46 years, GSDH continues its mission in improving the healthcare delivery system of the city. Two new in-patient care stations were opened on February 25(2E) and July 7 (3E), accommodating a total of 52 beds. This was tremendously necessary as hospitals nowadays are bombarded with patients waiting in line for room accommodations.

GSDH has also kept reaching out, conducting Free Diabetes Risk Assessments and Medical Missions to various areas and communities like the Medical Suites Building, General Santos City Fish Port and for the residents of Baranggay City Heights held at the St. Michael Parish. The activity was able to help more than two hundred individuals and provided them the necessary information to a better healthy lifestyle. In the next year, these activities are expected to be conducted all year-round.

With the approaching Foundation Anniversary, the GSDH Staff held its annual Coastal Clean-up Activity at Purok Minanga, Brgy. Buayan on December 7 as part of its mission to be stewards of the environment. The area is also where the staff invests in mangrove planting to facilitate the growth of mangrove trees that will help us against climate change.

On the day of the Foundation Anniversary, the newly renovated Emergency Room was revealed and will start serving the community in 2017. The two additional in-patient care stations at the fourth and fifth floors of the hospital’s Building E will also open next year after final furnishings are done. On the same day during the foundation anniversary program, the improved company logo and corporate video was launched. As 2016 ends with promises for 2017, General Santos Doctors Hospital commits to fulfill them for the people and provide healing through compassionate caring at 46 years and beyond. (PR)

INSIDE THE GSDH MEDICAL SUITES

The following facilities are also available at the Medical Suites building:

Eye Center
Health and Wellness Clinic
Cancer Center
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center
Multi-purpose Conference Hall
Xray OPD
Laboratoy OPD

The are still clinic spaces for lease so if you are interested, get in touch with General Santos Doctors Hospital at telephone number : (083) 250.2777 or email them at gsdh.mktg@gmail.com or visit their website at www.gensandoctors.com

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TGCI Wins BPI's Sinag Accelerate Challenge for 2016

EVENTS 9:38 PM

TGCI Making a Difference: BPI’s Sinag Accelerate Winner 2016

The Churner Group Inc. (TGCI) was among the 10 winners of this year’s BPI Sinag Accelerate challenge. The program aims to engage and uplift those at the bottom of the pyramid through the establishment of Social Enterprises. The BPI Sinag Challenge aims to discover, capacitate, recognize and support social entrepreneurs who can help uplift Filipino communities. Social enterprises that are ready to scale-up and expand, while deepening impact in community development.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE MODEL

Many barangays in SOCSARGEN are considered to be among the poorest areas in the nation, according to the Philippine Poverty Index. The project aims to provide a continuing livelihood program for the farmers and their families so as to earn enough money to put food on their tables three times a day, send their children to school, and eventually purchase a motor bike to be used for harvesting and/or delivery of coconut syrup.

The program also allows for the multi-culturally diverse workforce of Muslims, Christians and Indigenous People (Tboli, Blaan and Manobo) to continue working side by side in one facility. The production of coconut sugar in Tupi, South Cotobato is also a joint project between TCGI and the Mindanawan Coco Sugar Corporation comprising of MNLF rebel returnees sustaining the current peace and development initiatives in the area.

Income on the countryside.

Since vast coconut trees were found on the countryside, income opportunities await the farm owners, tappers, and those without income by engaging in tapping or cooking of coco sap. Many indigenous people, even without formal education, get trained and engaged in the enterprise.

Wellness. Diabetes is the number one killer according to the World Health Organization. 1 out of 11 people are diabetic. Generally, only 50% of these people know they are diabetic. Coconut Sugar is a low-glycemic index sugar, hence it is an ideal sweetener and sugar substitute beneficial for people with diabetes or watching their sugar intake. The market for coconut sugar is increasing locally and globally.

Stewardship.Areas are being converted to organic as required in the organic certification. No pesticides or synthetic fertilizers will be used.(PR)

Business Opportunity

1. TCGI is expanding and looking for dwarf coconut plantation to be rented;

2. Looking for tappers to tap at least 25 coconut trees a day;

3. Buying coco-syrup.

Please keep in touch with Mr. Danny D. Sabino, Plant Manager at 09175543869 or you may also visit them at their Tupi Facility Plant, Brgy. Palian, Tupi, South Cotabato.

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Ma' Rosa Screening in SM General Santos

EVENTS 7:16 PM

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The 8th Yaman Awards

EVENTS 10:55 PM

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PINOY CYBER SALE STARTS TODAY! Get ready to attack Takatack,Paymaya and Freenet!

SMART 10:35 PM

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It's MUNATO FESTIVAL Once More!

EVENTS 6:38 AM

The young province of Sarangani is celebrating its 24th founding anniversary and the 14^th MunaTo Festival. This festival commemorates the birth of Sarangani province with the celebration of its People, Culture, and Treasures.

A trip back in history:

Sarangani Province was born through the efforts of Congressman James L. Chiongbian in 1992, by the passing of Republic Act 7228. Formerly the area was part of the 3^rd District of South Cotabato. It became a separate province on May 19, 1992.

MunaTo Festival is coined from two Blaan words that means “First People”. The anthropomorphic jars found in the caves of Maitum (Ayub, Pinol, and Sagel), give clues to Mindanao’s early history and of the Philippines as a whole. The carbon dated anthropomorphic jars depicts that Maitum was the home of early civilization dating back to the Metal age. The original jars are currently in the National Museum for safekeeping and exhibition. Based on the historical time line of the early history of the Philippines, after the Tabon Cave in Palawan, the next earliest pottery is found in Pinol Cave in Maitum. Thus the claim that in Mindanao, the First People or “Munah To”, possibly are from Maitum, Sarangani Province.

MunaTo Festival was conceptualized back in 2002. The idea was to create a cultural festival that will celebrate the vibrant diversity of Sarangani Province. It has been celebrated yearly bringing the 7 municipalities of Sarangani together and featuring the best in each town.

MunaTo Festival 2016

The 2016 MUNATO FESTIVAL will be featuring the merger of MunaTo Yesterland and MunaTo International Music and Arts Festival. This year, the Indonesian Consulate of Davao will be taking part by giving the public a taste of cultural exchange on their instruments and also engage spectators in music and dance performances.

The Munato Yesterland Themepark is showcasing 10 Attractions:

1. MunaTo Cultural Village and Show – This will showcase the Tboli, Blaan, and Tagakaolo and Moro tribes. There will be a show every 9 AM, 11 AM, 2PM and 4PM. This show is called the Thread of Life and sharing in an interactive way their music, dances, chants and stories.

2. Sarangani Wildlife Museum – This is found at the ECPC, where one can see the different animals that are preserved for study. This museum shows the varied species found in Sarangani.

3. Looms & Beads - Located at the Kasfala Hall, the Looms and Beads is an extensive, elaborate, and detailed exhibit featuring traditional arts and crafts in Mabal Tabih, Saul (bead works), and other artifacts. This is an exhibit of heirloom designs and fabrics from the Indigenous Tribes in Sarangani.

4. MunaTo Fotoloco – Located at the Capitol grounds, this is where the sculpture of Kublai depicting the first people of Sarangani can be found. Here, visitors can take their wacky and fun photos. A photo booth will be available to take photos for a fee!

5. Sarangani Street Arts – a 3D street art showing the different tourist destinations in Sarangani featuring artists from the Province.

6. Fabli Guni – Sarangani’s food & handicrafts display.

7. Sarangani Historical Lane – A tribute to all the leaders who have served Sarangani Province since its creation since 1992.

8. Fabli Guni & Farmers Market – This will be the biggest gathering of Sarangani Produce and Products. Included here will be Organic Vegetables, Fruits, Sarangani Upland Rice varieties including ornamental plants, and potteries. Also for sale, will be Sarangani’s processed foods, Aquaculture harvests, handicraft and furniture, fashion, and even Halal foods. This is one full market where you can buy and even deal with suppliers!

9. MunaTo Arcade – This is the section for food and novelty items.

10. MunaTo Center Stage - Found at the center grounds of Sarangani Capitol. Here free shows and activities that can be viewed by all Themepark goers. This includes the daily parade and mascot appearances, the tribal sports and boxing competitions, magic shows, concerts and the annual Pearl of Sarangani.

MunaTo Themepark Rules and Rates:

Admission to MunaTo Yesterland Themepark is free, however, an entrance fee of P100 per person will be collected at the MunaTo Cultural Village. The entrance fee is inclusive of authentic food experience at the end of the show.

Another Festival highlight this year is PLATFORM IN SARANGANI, where great speakers are invited to come and share their insights on interesting topics. Now on it's second run, this much-awaited show will be graced by DENR Secretary Gina Lopez, (former) Sec Raffy Alunan, and PNP Director General Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. (PR)

For more details on events and activities, check out the Munato Calendar below:

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KYLE BANAAG: Youngest Paraglider Pilot in Ph

EVENTS 5:50 PM

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Ready for Typhoon Signal iPhone 7? Storming Your Way on November 11 via Smart Communications!

SMART 11:30 PM

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I Survived Eyebrow Embroidery!

FEELING ME 10:53 PM

Ever had that "Feeling Alien" moment whenever you take the plunge into the pool? Yung pag-ahon mo, naglaho bigla ang kilay mo? Or have you ever grown tired of mastering the art of drawing kilay2000 every time? I know right!

The eyes are said to be the windows of your soul, and the brows? They are the frame, dahlin! The prettier your brows are coupled with the perfect arch make those pair on fleek!

My friend Jacque, an airbrush makeup expert, has been itching to get her blades on my "you-can-count-on-your-fingertips" brows and needless to say, after weeks of trying to evade her, I gave in! Curiosity and social media hype, you are to be blamed! (May masisi lang! Lol!)

So with butterflies turning my stomach into a playground, I head on to meet with Jacque! There were about three girls when I got to the meeting place and they all looked like Betty Lafea (peace , ladies!We all got the chance to play the part! yay!)

After the beso-beso and pleasantries with the girls, Jacque applied some numbing cream on my eyebrows and motioned for the other lady who was due for the blade while I settled to observe (and entertain thoughts of backing out) . Ugh! I was like, "okay lang , te? Is it bearable?" She gave me a thumbs up, and that zapped all 'em butterflies away.

MY TURN!

While Jacque was preparing her stuff, we had a chance to talk about our first meeting. Jacque was one of our exhibitors in Kasalang Filipino back in 2013, featuring Da Hue Bliss Beauty Bar, a beauty center and spa that she owns and manage. Jacque was one of the makeup artists, if not the first, to introduce airbrush makeup in General Santos City . Little did I know that she was already into eyebrow embroidery at that time! Wow! I've got a pro here doing my slivering my brows!

A few more trips down memory lane and violah, I'm done! Oi! I survived eyebrow embroidery! Look at my brand new pair of full eyebrows!

Taken immediately after the procedure. Credits to Jacque.

PAIN SCALE.

As of this writing, my brows are still on its way to healing and will soon be due for a retouch. The whole process took a little less than two hours including the time spent waiting for the numbing cream to work and for the pigment ink to kinda soak, which was about 30 minutes each.

If you ask me whether it's painful or not, I guess it depends on one's threshold for pain. When Jacque gave me the first slice, I can't even feel it, thanks to the mighty numbing cream. Eventually, as it's effect wore off, a mild pain can be felt. The one you feel when you prick on your blackheads , minus the gigil!

My Betty Lafea momenti

CARE FOR THE BEAR!

I was told to avoid washing the brows for about 3 days , so cleaning the face got kinda challenging but that's about it. I was back to my normal shower chuchu in no time.

I WOKE UP LIKE THIS!

I'm glad I had my eyebrows done! Saved me a couple of minutes before hitting the road each day (it takes time drawing beautifully arched eyebrows, ya know), never had to worry about the alien-look no more (swimming pool, here I come!) and, I might just brave an "I woke up like this" post on your walls! Teehee!

Thinking of doing your brows? Get in touch with Ms. Jacque Kate , (just click on her name to get to her FB account) owner of Da Hue Bliss Beauty Bar , a Singapore trained eyebrow embroidery specialist.

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