Dadiangas Life & Fable

Soccsksargen Bloggers get-together at Robinsons Place in General Santos City

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:43:00 +0000

Yesterday afternoon of October 10th, the Soccsksargen Bloggers had successfully carry out the basked of the grand eyeball at Robinsons Place - General Santos City. Here is the selection snapshot of the bloggers who actively take part in the gathering activity.

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Awarding of the “What Air Supply Song Are You?” Blog Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:20:00 +0000

GenSan Bloggers at Coffee Club 101 during the awarding of the “What Air Supply Song Are You?” Blog Contest. \ In this photo: Michael Wee, Jinky Borela, Sheila Marie Dumalay, Avel Manasala, Vyne Hautea, Vilma Agulan, Lainy Mae, Gilbert Tan, Kz Nacario, Cidz Bascon, Liezl Oberio (with baby Cache), Hector Minoza, Marc Wales, and Ric Dumalay.

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Air Supply live concert in GenSan City

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:51:00 +0000

The Air Supply Concert in Gensan will be held on October 2, 2009 at Lagao Gymnasium, Barangay Lagao, General Santos City, Philippines.

The Air Supply in GenSan Concert is a major production of Dreamwork Ventures Inc.’s Platinum Concert Series 2009, in cooperation with the City Government of GenSan, the GenSan City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., ABS-CBN. Other partners are Grab A Crab Restaurant, MISO Hardware, San Miguel Corporation, Coca Cola Bottlers Inc., East Asia Royale Hotel, Coffee Dream, Giacominos, NY Fries and Dips, Giacominos, Gaisano Mall of GenSan and Gregoria Printing Press.

Sarangani Bay Festival 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:44:00 +0000

THE MOST AWAITED beach festival in Mindanao this summer of May 28-30, 2009 at the Sarangani Province gold coast was surrounded by three days of non-stop fun and excitement.

Here below is the Sarangani Bayfest 2009 calendar of activities:

DAY ONE: Thursday, May 28, 2009 - KIAMBA

Opening Program and Show

Lumba Bugsay Competition

Sayaw Sarangani

Hataw sa Tag-Araw

Sarangani Bike Adventure Race (Maitum to Glan with 6 Pitstops)

Underwater Photography Contest in Maasim and Scubafest

Skimboarding Finals

Beach Concert and Party

Artifical Reef Deployment

DAY TWO: Friday, May 29, 2009 - MAASIM - GLAN

Swim-Across-the-Bay Competition (Maasim to Glan)

Beach Volleyball

Beach Football

Jetski Clinic

Sand Sculpture

BayFair

Skimboarding Clinic

Baybodies Competition

Beat Lab DJ MIX Sarangani

DAY THREE: Saturday, May 30, 2009 - GUMASA BEACHES, GLAN

Beach Volleyball

Beach Football

Skimboarding Clinic

Jetski Clinic

BayFair

Awarding Ceremony

San Miguel Beer Concert and Beach Party

Beat Lab DJ Mix

Bombo Bancarera

Gensan AIDS Candle Light Memorial

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Thu, 21 May 2009 01:56:00 +0000

Story by Mhiver Jay V. Dayupay
Photo by Ramil Chio Blah

It was May 21st, Sunday at around 5 o'clock in the afternoon when people of the locale, community leaders, media, students and volunteers gathered to extend their support and sympathy to people living with HIV and suffering because of AIDS.

AIDS Candle Light Memorial at Magsaysay Park, General Santos City | Photograph by Ramil Chio Blah

Doctors and some academics were invited to attend, but only a few came. Still, it was a tremendous success and the most nostalgic, yet dramatic candlelight that ever took place in the locale. It was the first time to happen, actually.

The program started at around 5:30 p.m. at the city's freedom park along the downtown area. We opened it up with a smashing HIV/AIDS Ads Screenings and followed with a film showing the youth of today's generation sponsored by DKT International, makers of frenzy & trust condoms. At around 6 p.m. sharp, we started to gather all the folks at the freedom park and distributed the candles to those who were present and willing to participate. The crowd reached an estimated volume of 500.

We had printed t-shirts for the staff, invited guests and local officials, and to the participating youth organizations and NGOs. We distributed condoms to the youth, and the students especially, and were able to create a dramtic and nostalgic effect on the highlight of the event -- the candlelight.

The candlelight started with a prayer by a young girl who drew a remarkable response from the audience; people were so quiet and so sympathetic to the mood and tone of the candle lighting; the second prayer was delivered by the Salvation Army who honored the victims and those people who keep on fighting against the global pandemic.

The mother candle was first lit by the young girl, followed by the representative of the Salvation Army, then to the staff and crew, community leaders, officials, and guests, then to the crowd forming a ribbon to represent hope and life for the humanity struggling with this global pandemic.

After the candle lighting, we changed the mood. We put life into the event letting our band entertain the crowd. And then we showed a film on what is AIDS and what is responsible. We talked about the true scenerio of the Philippines and the global pandemic, and the "Do's" and "Don'ts" on responsible sexuality. Students were so attentive and cooperative.

We had games in between, and let our leaders speak up and deliver their messages to the public. We gave out leaflets and brochures to enhance the information dissemination. We let some students share their experiences through our skilled staff in terms of their sexual agonies, and everything that affects their healthy lifestyle and sexuality.

We ended up the Candlelight with so much hope in our hearts and the feeling of success that money can't buy, and we will continue to do this no matter how tiring, despite how discrimination and financial constraints affected us. Still, I believe that by continuous prayers and non-stop effort to help other folks, especially the corporate sector, will support us in this campaign. Stop Aids! as we are lighting the path for the next generation.

That's my story! I hope that others will not stop in their campaign. It was hard to start, but just go on. There is help along the way. Continue to strive! Continue to help other people! After all, if we stop this, who will do it?!

Thanks

Mhiver Jay V. Dayupay
EZ Creative Productions

Try also to visit this link website: http://www.candlelightmemorial.org

Way Forward of Pacquiao in Sarangani

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:17:00 +0000

Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao gets a new uniform during his conferment with honorary membership to the Philippine Army 73rd Infantry Battalion by battalion commander Lt. Col. Edgardo de Leon. | Photograph by Cocoy Sexcion - SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE

IT WAS PUBLICLY ACKNOWLEDGE that the boxing champ Manny Pacquiao had already move his residence from General Santos City to Kiamba Municipality. This way forward is amid the 2010 election plan of the People’s Champ Miscellaneous (PCM) to campaign for Pacquiao in the congressional race for Sarangani district. The mayor of Malungon municipality, Reynaldo Constantino who act as Pacquiao spokesman had already announced the possibility of forming a new political coalition in Sarangani province.

Manny Pacquiao shares views with Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon during the Hero’s Welcome in Kiamba. | May 12, 2009 Photograph by Cocoy Sexcion – SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE

Pacquiao-Hatton 24/7 Video Episode

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:32:00 +0000

Pacquiao-Hatton 24/7 Episode 3, is the latest video installment in a four-part series leading to the two boxing champs’ encounter on May 2, 2009 (May 3 in the Philippines) in Las Vegas, USA.

Seeing the Orange Bistro

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:25:00 +0000

THE SIMPLE ELEGANCE OF ORANGE BISTRO can best be seen in the restaurant's large glass windows, homely ambiance, classic wooden chairs and cozy lights. Though you may feel like you're in a hotel, but it's an old house turned into a WiFi cafe and fine dinning restaurant.

The meeting of Mindanao icon bloggers: Avel Manansala, Blogie Robillo and Gilbert Yap Tan at the ORANGE BISTRO situated in J. Catolico Avenue, Lagao, General Santos City | Photograph by Hector Miñoza

I went to Lagao at J. Catolico Avenue corner Geronimo Street with a clear intention in mind: to participate the plurk fiesta eyeball and to see not just the color of Orange Bistro, but the food in the plate they usually serve to their customer - like the Vegetarian flavored with Special Orange Ice Tea.

It would have been the plurk fiesta snack that never was, with too much sample foodstuff being served to us. The snack was twisted into a great meal sponsored by Orange Bistro with much colorful and elegant presentation.

The GENERALS BREW: A New Café Entertainment

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:03:00 +0000

AS IF THE PARTY along Pioneer Avenue that night was like a Plurk Fiesta at the Generals Brew situated in the heart of the city’s bustling downtown Dadiangas. With about more or less 16 of us members of the Soccsksargen Bloggers Network had come together once more to taste the homegrown café in town.

Thanks to Quin & Leti Du (the proprietor of The Generals Brew) for their welcome to sponsored the bloggers gathering.

It's not a Man's World any more

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:26:00 +0000

The International Woman's Day (IWD) is marked on March 8 every year. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. This date (March 8) is also commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries as a national holiday.

munato festival

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:57:00 +0000

Photo by Sarangani Information Office

street dancing

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:50:00 +0000

Sayew D' Dalan (street dancing) competition is part of the event during November 23-28 MunaTo Festival and the Sarangani Province's 15th Foundation Anniversary.

Photo by Sarangani Information Office

pearl of Sarangani

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:41:00 +0000

Jessa Timon (center) of Alabel wins the title Pearl of Sarangani. The 2nd runner up is Sahara Jho Cabreros (left) of Maitum, and the 1st runner up & photogenic is Febie Grace Pilar (right) of Malungon.

Photo by Sarangani Information Office

lamlifew showcase

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:07:00 +0000

A showcase of B'laan tribal handicrafts and beadworks. Lamlifew is a tourist destination in Sarangani where one could experience the B'laan culture and witness their everyday life.

Photo by Sarangani Information Office

tris marias

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 06:54:00 +0000

The three loveliness exotic girls in Alabel

tinagtag

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:05:00 +0000

Tinagtag is made of finely ground rice mixed with sugar, then fried into crisp rice rolls. Tinagtag, is an indigenous delicacy for generations and best known among the Maguindanaons Pakaradyan (feast) which may come as a wedding celebration, Tanda (baptismal rites), Salangguni (pamanhikan), Qadtamat (Koran reading), among others. For the non-Maguindanaon, Pakaradyan is equivalent to any Filipino fiesta celebration and banquets.

Photo by Sarangani Information Office

fruit basket in the south

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:39:00 +0000

walking through the fruit basket in the south

winning partnership

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:02:00 +0000

Congresswoman Darlene Antonino-Custodio take side with Mayor Pedro Acharon, Jr.

time are changing

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 06:48:00 +0000

Vice Governor Bridget Huang turns over the Sangguniang Panlalawigan gavel as she leaves her responsibility to incoming Vice Governor Steve Solon during the oathtaking ceremony of provincial officials.

Photo by Sarangani Information Office / CAS

the Migs' family

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:10:00 +0000

Sarangani Province re-elected Governor Migs Dominguez (center) together with his family on the stage shortly after the governor took his oath of office.

Photo by Sarangani Information Office / CAS

miss summer look

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 06:41:00 +0000

Lou Jane Legada of Maasim town shows her winning form for the Miss Summer Look 2007 title at the contest Saturday in Gumasa white-sand beach, Sarangani's premier beach destination for tourists.

Fishing boats seem to wait as the sun sets. This is seen from Gumasa white-sand beach, Sarangani's premier beach destination.

Photo by SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/CAS

sand sculpture

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:57:00 +0000

The 1st Place winner of Sand Sculpture contest at Gumasa, one of the highlights of Sarangani Bay Festival 2007.

Photo by SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE / CAS

lumba bugsay

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:02:00 +0000

Lumba Bugsay paddlers start off with the majestic Mt. Matutum as backdrop during the opening day of Sarangani Bay Festival 2007.

In what was a near photo finish, Jimmy Elhebe and Roger Ondong of Malapatan were able to stick their paddle in the sand first at the finish line, seconds ahead of defending champions Ronal Ensik and Wenard Ensik of Glan.

A swimmer of Maasim's MJ Fighters B dives during the 15-kilometer Swim-Across-Sarangani Bay race Thursday in what was the longest open ocean marathon swimming competition in the country and probably in Asia. MJ Fighters B finished second (2:55: 01.29 hours) and went home with P25,000.

Gov. Migs Dominguez (2nd left) awards the 1st prize of P40,000 to the Dadiangas Torpedoes A who successfully defended their title with a record time of 2:50:15.23 hours. It took the Dadiangas Torpedoes team of General Santos City 04:05:18 hours to cross the Sarangani Bay first last year.

( Photo by SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE / CAS )

majestic capitol

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Sat, 26 May 2007 17:11:00 +0000

The Majestic Provincial Capitol of Sultan Kudarat in Isulan by night.
MindaNews photo by Skippy Lumawag

play the game

noreply@blogger.com (Dadiangas Blog) — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:45:00 +0000

General Santos City mayor Pedro Acharon, Jr. playing game with the boxing icon Manny Pacquiao