Chix & Tell

  Snack and beverage maker Universal Robina Corporation (URC) welcomed the new year by sharing and celebrating joy with its partner foundations. In collaboration with Robinsons Supermarket and Metro Supermarket, URC held its “ Share-lebrate Joy UR Way ” event to give kids a fun movie screening experience. URC delighted kids from SOS Children’s Village, Norfil Foundation, Grace to Be Born and the House of Refuge , through various fun activities, special gifts, and an exciting movie screening at Ayala Center in Cebu, and at Opus Mall in Quezon City, last January.  Before the screening started, the kids were invited to join the energizing Hot Potato Hustle game, and to happily dance with URC’s adorable mascots – Goodday Gogo in Cebu, Goodday Ori, and Cloud 9 Captain Choco in Manila. Then, it was time to watch Mufasa: The Lion King, a movie which traces the origins of Simba’s father in the Lion King. The movie captured the kids’ imagination with its colorful cast of charac...

Davao City, Philippines, February 17 2025 – Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) formalized its partnership with the Davao City Water District (DCWD) for the Adopt-A-Site project through a Memorandum of Agreement signing held on February 13,2025, at the Alsons Dev Poblacion Market Central Sales Showroom. L-R: DCWD Environment and Watershed Protection Division Manager Anji Laura A. Grecia-Lorona, DCWD Community Relations and External Affairs Department Manager Jovana Cresta T. Duhaylungsod, DCWD General Manager Mildred G. Aviles, CPA, DM-HRM, Alsons Dev Vice President & General Manager Eric de la Costa, Alsons Dev Corporate Communications Manager Margarita Rey-Gross, and Alcantara Foundation Executive Director Ryan Vidanes formalize their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement signing, signifying Alsons Dev's commitment to adopt a five-hectare area in the Mt. Tipolog-Tamugan Watershed. Leading the signing were Alsons Dev Vice President & ...

  Today I celebrated Valentine’s Day with the Gensan Doctors Hospital, Inc. as they inaugurated their Women’s Center at the GSDH Cancer Center Building ! This would be the first dedicated women’s center in Region 12 : a groundbreaking facility designed to provide comprehensive healthcare services tailored to the needs of women at every stage of life. As a woman in my prime, I know how important it is to take care of our health—physically, mentally, and emotionally. This new center is truly a gift to us all.    credits to Gia Morales for the photos The state-of-the-art center features a 50° wide-angle Tomosynthesis Mammogram Mammomat . This upgraded machine offers a more detailed and precise 3D image, reducing false positives and improving early detection. It’s faster, safer, and provides clearer results to help us stay ahead of any health concerns- a game changer , what more can I say!   credits to Gia Morales for the photos  Aside from mammograms, ...

  HELLO!  So here’s to making sure this space gets the love it deserves this year! 💗 And speaking of the year ahead—2025 is definitely starting off with a bang for our humble blogging community here in General Santos City : the Sox Bloggers ! Yaaaay!  We have officially leveled up!  We’ve rebranded and are now called the Sox Bloggers Society (SBS) ! Our mission remains the same—to uplift the vibrant culture, tourism, and stories of Region 12 , but with a fresh new look that represents our continued commitment to promoting SOX through quality content and we have expanded membership as well. We’ve officially inducted the first set of officers, and it was such a kilig moment for all of us. Yes, we’re officially official now! 😄 Charot! Actually, The recent oath-taking ceremony was not just a formality; it was a celebration of how far SBS has come and where we’re headed next.  SBS has been shaping the digital landscape of Region 12 since 2008, thanks to the vi...

Wow, it’s been a long while since I last wrote here on my site! Feels so good to finally get back to it. 💗 Well, life has been a whirlwind—between my roles as a multi-hatted working mom, my fitness journey, MICE adventures, and the usual grind with my chamber engagements, there’s just been so much to juggle. But here I am, ready to breathe life into this platform again! Awaw! Literally, with my fingers crossed! Looking ahead, I’m hoping to share more of what’s going on in my world, especially those moments where the hustle meets the heart. From new chapters in my fitness journey (because yes, it’s a journey that keeps evolving), to exciting gigs in the MICE landscape (where I get to connect and create experiences that matter), and of course, my ongoing work with the local chamber—I’ve got plenty to share with you all. Being a working mom means balancing a lot, but it’s also a reminder of how much I love what I do. Whether it’s managing events, diving deep into personal growth, or just...