Blondie in Wonderland: tourism

coffee - 10/05/2014

#WhenInGensan: Post Coffee House

There’s nothing quite like this coffee shop in town. It reminded us why we love chilling in coffee shops in the first place. Post...

Ribbon-cutting led by Mr. Wilson Bangayan, SM Executive, and Ms. Cristy Schneck, SAVP-Marketing Convergence Inc.

SM prestige lounge is for the elite individual, SM advantage card holders who shopped for at least P300,000 worth of merchandise across all SM retail branches during their two-year membership are qualified to take shopping to a whole new level.

June 06, 2014, marked the blessing of the lounge, and it was attended by SM Gensan executive Wilson Bangayan ,Asst. VP Mindanao operations Arthur Valenzuela , prestige membership management Mitzi Tronqued, Debbie go, SMGS operations.

Blessing of Prestige Lounge was officiated by Rev. Fr. Rene Dacilao of Bula Parish.

Mark Cyril Katada, Asst. Branch Manager SMGS, gave the opening remarks, followed by an AVP presented by Marketing Convergence Inc. (MCI) SAVP, Cristy Schneck.

Cocktail service courtesy of Ranchero Nuevo.

Was amazed on the perks of having a Prestige membership, you get priorities at the SM store and fitting rooms, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, and Savemore Market, concierge services including gift wrapping, bill payment assistance, plus perks and discounts from hundreds of Prestige Lifestyle Partners, which ranges from restaurants, hotels & resorts, spas & fitness centers, boutiques and specialty establishments, and the best yet, unlimited access to the SM Prestige Lounge, that has a powder-cu-fitting rooms, a courtesy package counter, diaper-changing area, tasteful amenities, unlimited refreshments, mobile phone charging stations and complementary Wi-Fi connection.

One card to rule them all, you can visit SM Prestie Lounge at these branches of the SM Store: Mall of Asia, Makati, Cubao, North Edsa, Southmall, Pampanga, Megamall, Iloilo, Lanangm Clark, Aura, Bacolod, Bacoor, Fairview and now at General Santos.

Visit www.smadvantage.com.ph for more information

Follow me on Twitter or Instagram, @kyriekoutre for more adventures in and around my wonderland that is Gensan, Tuna Capital of the Philippines.

events - 10/05/2014

SM Prestige Lounge Blessing at SM GenSan

Ribbon-cutting led by Mr. Wilson Bangayan, SM Executive, and Ms. Cristy Schneck, SAVP-Marketing Convergence Inc. SM prestige loun...

Tuna Festival is held every year in September in General Santos a thanksgiving and celebration of GenSan being the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, it also happens to coincide with the city’s charter anniversary . 

This year marks the 16th year of the festival, that will officially open on the 5th of September. With a flag raising ceremony at the City Hall at 8:00 AM City followed by a Tuna Float Parade around 2:00 PM at SM-Plaza, and the grand opening on 6:00 PM at the Oval Grandstand

Here are some of the events to look forward to, along with a few places that you have to visit when you’re in Gensan this September.

First, visit the Carnival, located at the Oval Plaza, after you’ve enjoyed the gut dropping rides, drop by Beestop, located just a few steps away from the plaza, to have the best chicken in town. If the night is still young and you fancy a few cold beers, chill out at Valley High, just along the National Highway, you could enjoy a sub zero chilled beer with a side of fresh seafood from Red Trellis for that Tuna fest feel. Or with a plate of Spaghetti di Avola from Only  Goodfellas Resto, a marriage between a pizza and pasta on a plat, definitely a must try.

If beers and rides aren’t your thing, and more of an artist than a foodie, drop by KCC mall on Sept. 14-21 and marvel at the Tuna Fest Photo Exhibit, where the rich fishing industry in Gensan would be reflected on photos.

For the fitness and sports buffs on Aug.30, 2014 the 2nd Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera Cup 7AM at the Ngilay Shooting Range, Aug. 31 the 13th Yellowfin Bike Challenge 6AM at the Oval Grandstand., Sept. 7 there’s the Tuna Fest Run 2014 3:30 AM Oval Plaza, on Sept. 9-11 a Beach Volleyball event at the
Queen Tuna Park, a Boxing Tournament (Friendship Game) on Sept. 6-7 at the Oval Covered Court, MIO Motor Race Sept. 6-7 at Mabuhay Road, Beach Volleyball Sept. 9-11 at Queen Tuna Park.

For the party goers, we have Foam Part on Sept. 6, 8pm at East Asia Royal Hotel parking lot. Fish Port Street Party on Sep.10 around 6-m at the Gensan Fish Port. Zumba lovers out there on Sept. 13, there will be a Get Zweat while Getting’ Wet, Foam, Fun, Zumba party at the Robinsons Place Center from 6-8pm. How awesome is that?

More events to look forward to as Gensan will be hosting the National Tuna Congress on Sept. 4-5 SM Gensan and Mutya ng Mindanao for the first time, on Sept. 12, 7pm at Greenleaf Hotel. A Guiness World Record Attempt will take place on the Fish Port around 6AM for the “Largest Fish Display”.

Check out the complete list of activities this Aug-Sept and updates regarding the Tuna Festival, visit: Gensan’s TUNA Festival 2014, Facebook page.