Chix & Tell

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 ...

June 30, 2014, General Santos City. While the rest of the globe is happily celebrating the 5th Mashable's Social Media Day today, the SoxBloggers, together with GBG General Santos  has successfully led the second run of the Social Media Day meetup in the Tuna Capital of the Philippines last June 28, 2014 at Shakey's Pizza Parlor in SMGS.  Limited slots were opened to netizens to celebrate this global initiative of recognizing the revolution of social and digital media happening (and happening fast) before our eyes. Showcasing #BoomPH or   Best of Online Media in the Philippines , SMDayGensan featured four of our biggest pride who has made  waves in  surfing the world of social media.  Our pilot speaker for the day is a Web Designer and Developer at Diverse Hue. Also a banker by profession,  Alexis Canizar Chua , talked about the trends of social media and discussed why being online matters. Morgan Garcera , Editor of the Morgan...

General Santos City. SM General Santos  introduces a whole new world of utmost convenience with the launching of the SM Prestige Lounge . Located  within the SM Store , the  SM Prestige Lounge is a member's haven that offers a relaxed and spacious place to take a well-deserved break amidst a busy day. It comes with an elegant interior and tasteful amenities where a member can choose to just sit and relax or get connected to the world. Refreshment is unlimited and wifi connection is at its best. Now that's what you call a privilege! Collage via Lizy Kyuti. Photos by Sassy Cidy SM Prestige is the elite membership program of SM Advantage. It is composed of SM Advantage members who have reached the required shopping level of P 300,000.00 within a 2 year membership term at SM, or have been nominated by SM Retail establishments. Membership is free and valid for two years.  Bringing shopping to a whole new level, SM Prestige Card Hol...

I had the  honor of organizing the launching of the Jollibee Kids Club Happy Plus Card in General Santos City on May 10, 2014 at the Activity Center of SM General Santos and I must say with pride and joy that it has been a double wave of success! Registration started at 10:00 in the morning just in time for the mall opening. Kids tagging along their mums & dads were buzzing with excitement. Who wouldnt be? There were cotton candies, photo booth, freebies and Jollibee Food Bags waiting for them at the venue! The fun-filled activity was hosted by a local celebrity, a kid by heart herself, host of ABS-CBN's morning show Magandang Umaga South Central Mindanao, Ms. Rhyndyll Faye Bartolaba. Ate Dyll, as she introduced herself to the kids, taught them the "Jolly Wave" by swaying their colorful balloons on the air from left to right chanting Jollibee's name to lure him into the atrium. Our little ...