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The Farm @ Carpenter Hill presents Heartstrings: A Special Valentine Dinner

February 12, 2015, 7:55 pm
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Haven’t decided yet where to bring your loved ones tomorrow, Valentine’s Day? Here’s another option if you’re from Koronadal - Heartstrings, a special Valentine dinner at the Aviary Bar & Cafe in The Farm at Carpenter Hill.
The Farm @ Carpenter Hill presents Heartstrings: A Special Valentine Dinner

For tickets and reservation call The Farm @ Carpenter Hill at 228-1888; 228-9010 or 09189210425; 09228489098; and 09177260721.
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SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Athletic Association (SRAA) Meet 2015 to be held in Gensan, February 16- 20

February 14, 2015, 8:36 pm
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Around 6,000 athletes, coaches, and trainers from nine (9) divisions of DepEd in Region 12 will gather in General Santos City for the SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Athletic Association (SRAA) Meet 2015 which is scheduled from February 16- 21.

The delegations will be coming from the cities of Koronadal, Cotabato, Tacurong, Kidapawan and General Santos, and from the provinces of Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and South Cotabato.
SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Athletic Association (SRAA) Meet 2015 to be held in Gensan, February 16- 21

“Playing venues for different sporting events are now ready for SRAA Meet 2015,” said one of the officials of DepEd- Gensan City Division.

These includes Lagao Gym & Pacquiao Gymnasium in Tambler for basketball games; MSU-Fatima Campus for baseball & softball games; Antonio Acharon Sports and Recreation Center in Calumpang for football; Oval Plaza Covered Court for futsal; General Santos City High School & Antonio Acharon Sports and Recreation Center both in Calumpang for Sepak Takraw. For volleyball games the venues will be at Ramona Acharon Central ES, Brgy. Calumpang Covered Court, Brgy. Labangal Covered Court and GSCHS Taiwan Hall.

For individual events - swimming, athletics and archery will be held at Antonio Acharon Sports and Recreation Center; boxing at the Oval Plaza Covered Court, Taekwondo at SM City General Santos, Gymnastics at Veranza; Arnis at Robinsons Place; and Dadiangas South Central Elementary School for chess. Other playing venues includes GSC Tennis Court, Bigshot and Nadine Badminton courts, and Gannes Billiard Center.


In last years SRAA Meet, General Santos City was declared over-all champion while delegations from South Cotabato, Koronadal City, Cotabato Province and Sultan Kudarat placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, respectively.
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South Cotabateños honored at the 7th Ani ng Dangal Awards

February 15, 2015, 12:40 am
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South Cotabateños  Jay-R Melody and Macz Alminaza of the Xtreme Dancers were among those honored during the 7th Ani ng Dangal awards of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) held at the National Museum of the Philippines in Manila last Thursday, February 12, 2015.

Ani ng Dangal or “Harvest of Honors” is a state recognition given by the NCCA to artists that have recently brought honors and pride to the country.

In March 2014, Xtreme Dancers won the top prize of the 6th Gatsby Dance Competition held in Tokyo, Japan and five months later, in July of the same year, they were proclaimed as Senior Performer Grand Champion of the World in the prestigious World Championship of the Performing Arts (WCOPA) in California, USA.
Xtreme Dancers received Ani ng Dangal award
Xtreme Dancers received Ani ng Dangal award. Photo by XtremeDancers' talent manager Grey Doctolero
Melody and Alminaza personally received the Ani ng Dangal trophy during the awarding night.

Other Ani ng Dangal awardees include actress and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos and actor Jake Cuenca. Below is the list of  2015 Ani ng Dangal awardees:

For cinema:
  • Lav Diaz
  • Hazel Tapales Orencio
  • Siege Ledesma’s “Shift”
  • Will Fredo and Ida Tiongson’s “In Nominee Matris”
  • Joel Lamangan’s “Kamkam”
  • Francis Pasion’s “Bwaya”
  • Roberto Reyes Ang’s “TNT”
  • Carlo Obispo’s “Purok 7”
  • Eduardo Roy’s “Quick Change”
  • Pamela Reyes and Mikhail Red’s “Rekorder”
  • Jun Lana, Ronnie Quizon
  • Jake Cuenca
  • Liza Diño
  • Allen Dizon
  • Diane Ventura
  • Justen Aguillon
  • Nerissa Picadizo
  • Sandy Talag
  • Miggs Cuaderno
For broadcast arts:
  • Leonardo Katigbak
  • Patricia Evangelista’s “The Barber of Guiuan”
For the visual arts:
  • Ronnie Dayo
  • Robert John Cabagnot
  • Glenn Isaac
  • Mario Cardenas
  • Kenneth Cobonpue
  • Jophel Botero Ybiosa
  • Gina Meneses
  • Phoebelyn Gullunan
  • Jamille Blanca Aguilar
  • James Singlador
  • Danilo Victoriano
  • Ruston Banal
  • Trisha Co Reyes
  • Justen Paul Tolentino
  • Jamia Mei Tolentino
  • Jesus Ramos Tejada
  • Maria Angelica Tejada
For dance:
  • Halili-Cruz Ballet Company
  • A Team
  • Xtreme Dancers
  • Johnny Sustantivo Villanueva
  • Miguel Leopoldo
  • Kayleen Mae Ortiz
  • Margaret Chua Lao
For literature:
  • Sophia Marie Lee
  • Foe music:
  • Lloyd Edisonne Judilla Montebon
  • Novo Concertante Manila Choir
  • Saint Louie University Glee Club
  • Alvin Paulin
  • Aleron Choir
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February 27, 2015 declared a Holiday in General Santos City

February 16, 2015, 1:46 am
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The City of General Santos will be celebrating its 76th foundation anniversary and 26th Kalilangan Festival on February 27, Friday.

The day has been declared a special non-working holiday by Malacañan Palace through Proclamation No. 956, series of 2015 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. on February 2, 2015.
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City

The special non-working holiday gives those working and studying in General Santos City a three-day weekend. Read the full text of Proclamation No.956 below:


MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 956

DECLARING FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2015, AS A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS

WHEREAS, Friday, 27 February 2015, marks the commemoration of the 76th Foundation Day anniversary and the 26th Kalilangan Festival of the City of General Santos;

WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of General Santos be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, PAQUITO N. OCHOA JR., Executive Secretary, by authority of His Excellency, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, do hereby declare Friday, 27 February 2015, as a special (non-working) day in the City of General Santos.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 2nd day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Fifteen.

By authority of the President:
(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA JR.
Executive Secretary

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Coco Martin in GenSan & Koronadal on February 27

February 20, 2015, 1:46 am
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Fans of Coco Martin in General Santos City, South Cotabato and neighboring places are in for a treat next Friday, February 27, 2015 as the screen hearthrob and one of the leading Kapamilya actors will be having a show on the said date in Gensan and Koronadal.

Coco Martin will be at the KCC Convention and Events Center in General Santos City for the show which will start at 4PM, and after that he will proceed to the City of Koronadal for another show which will be held at the South Cotabato Gymasium and Cultural Center.
Coco Martin in GenSan & Koronadal

Coco Martin live in Gensan and Koronadal is brought to us by KCC Department Store. Fans can get free admission tickets, when they shop at KCC Department Store. Read Here.



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Seslong Festival 2015 Schedule of Activities | Tboli, South Cotabato

February 21, 2015, 3:16 pm
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With the theme "Tboli Shines @ 41, Tboli Knoon", the Municipality of Tboli is all set for the celebration of the 17th Seslong Festival and its 41st Foundation Anniversary slated on March 5- 16, 2015.

Exciting events has been prepared by the municipal government and judging from the list of activities, Seslong Festival 2015 is bigger and grander.
Seslong Festival 2015 Schedule of Activities

Seslong Festival 2015 Schedule of Activities
Tboli, South Cotabato

March 5 | Thursday
Diana
4 AM, Sinolon

Mass
8 AM, San Lorenzo Parish

Interfaith Fellowship
9 AM, Municipal Gym

Demsu/ Wreath Laying/ Torch Motorcade
5:30 PM, Sinolon & Kematu

Opening Program
7 PM, Municipal Gym
  • Reading of PD407
  • Opening Salvo
  • Spectacular Fireworks Display

March 6 | Friday
Fun Run for a Cause
4 AM, Municipal Hall

Basketball Games
8 AM- 12PM, Municipal Gym

March 7 | Saturday
Soccer/ Football Tournament
8 AM- 5 PM, Municipal Plaza

Volleyball Games
8 AM- 5 PM, Municipal Gym

Taekwondo Tournament
8 AM- 5 PM, Municipal Gym

Basketball Games
6 PM- 12 PM, Municipal Gym

2nd DST 4x4 Off Road Challenge
8 AM- 5 PM, Field/ Blancia

March 8 | Sunday
Volleyball Games
8 AM- 5 PM, Municipal Gym

Boxing
6 PM, Municipal Gym

Soccer/ Football Tournament
8 AM- 5 PM, Municipal Plaza

2nd DST 4x4 Off Road Challenge
8 AM- 5 PM, Field/ Blancia

March 9 | Monday
Volleyball Games
8 AM- 5 PM, Municipal Gym

ABC Night
5 PM, Municipal Gym

Horse Fight
8 AM, Field

PLC Day
8 AM, Field

March 10 | Tuesday
Women's Day
8 AM- 5 PM, Municipal Gym

Basketball Games
6PM, Municipal Gym

Blood Letting/ Medical Mission/ Health Fair
8 AM, Side of Tourism Office

Zumba Party
6 PM, Filed

Horse Fight
8 AM, Field

March 11 | Wednesday
Jobs Fair
8 AM- 5PM, Municipal Gym

Basketball Games
6PM, Municipal Gym

Horse Fight
8 AM, Field

March 12 | Thursday
Kasalan ng Bayan
8 AM, Municipal Gym

Volleybal Games Championship
8 AM, Municipal Gym

DST Derby
8 AM, Gallera

Employee's Night
6 PM, Muncipal Gym

March 13 | Friday
Volleybal Games Championship
8 AM, Open Court

Slung and Agri Fair
7 AM, Gym

Cheer Dance Competition
1 PM, Muncipal Gym

Basketball Games Championship - Celebrity Match
6 PM, Muncipal Gym

DST Derby
8 AM, Gallera

3rd DST Shooting Competition Level 3
8 AM- 5PM, Shooting Range

Tboli Knoon Lemingon Festival
1PM, Field

DOT XII Lake Holon Pilgrimage
Lake Holon

March 14 | Saturday
Tribal Day/ Tboli Knoon Lemingon Festival
8 AM- 5PM, Municipal Gym

3rd DST Shooting Competition Level 3
8 AM- 5PM, Shooting Range

Chess Tournament
8 AM - 5PM, SB Hall

Mountain Bike Challenge
8 AM, Field

DOT XII Lake Holon Pilgrimage Climbathon
Lake Holon

Globe Concert
7 PM, Field

March 15 | Sunday
Civic and Military Parade
8 AM, Provincial Road

Drum Corps Competition
Municipal Plaza

Moto X Free Style
Municipal Plaza

Motocross Tournament
8 AM- 5 PM, Blancia Field

3rd DST Shooting Competition Level 3
8 AM- 5PM, Shooting Range

Search for Mutya ng Tboli
7 PM, Municipal Gym

March 16 | Monday
Street Dancing Competition
7 AM, Provincial Road

Culmination Program
9 AM, Municipal Plaza

Dance Showdown
Municipal Plaza

Moto X Free Style
Municipal Plaza

Slung Competition- Final Judging
1 PM Field

Disco sa Kalsada
7 PM, Public Market Road

Musical Concert
7 PM, Municipal Plaza

Spectacular Fireworks Display
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HABY Volunteers from Gensan among 12th TAYO Awards finalists

February 26, 2015, 2:05 am
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On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 different youth organizations from all over the country were recognized for their contributions in nation building during the awarding ceremonies of the 12th Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards led by President Benigno Aquino III in Malacañang.

Among the twenty (20) finalists was the Hearts and Brains Youth (HABY) Volunteers based in General Santos City. Composed of passionate volunteers, HABY Volunteers are involved in helping the marginalized sectors particularly in the far-flung areas in Sarangani and Gensan. Their projects includes conduct of medical missions, giving of school supplies and providing livelihood, among others.

For TAYO 12, HABY Volunteers presented their Bahay Tuluyan (dormitories) Project that aims to provide refuge to school children in remote parts in Sarangani.

"Our organization believes that no Indigenous People (IP) children should be left behind on education." said John Oliver Tablazon during his presentation before TAYO 12 judges.

The TAYO 12 winners which received a trophy sculpted by Mr. Toym de Leon Imao and a PhP 50,000 cash grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines were:

1. ACCESS-PYLP Alumni Association, Inc. - ZamBaSulTa Chapter
2. Indigenous Youth Servant Leaders Association of the Philippines
3. Kanlungan Pilipinas Movement Inc.
4. Katipunan ng mga Kabataang Santiagueno
5. Move this World Philippines. Inc.
6. Phi Lambda Delta Sorority
7. Red Cross Youth and Junior Rescue Team
8. Rescue Assistance Peacekeeping Intelligence Detail, Inc.
9. University of San Agustin Little Theater
10. Youth for Environment in School Organization - Lucena City National High School Ransohan Extension

Meanwhile, HABY Volunteers along with the other finalists that includes the CITE Youth Volunteer Group, CMLI Junior Alumni Association, Kwaderno, New Breed Special Force, Order of Asclepius, Rebirth Outdoor Trekkers and Adventurers Inc., University of the Philippines Business Administration Student Council, University of the Philippines Circuit and Youth for a Livable Cebu also received a trophy and a P20,000 cash grant.

The TAYO 12 search is spearheaded by the TAYO Awards Foundation, the National Youth Commission, the Office of Senator Bam Aquino and the Coca Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc.

Since its establishment in 2002, the TAYO Awards Foundation has recognized and supported the outstanding contributions of youth organizations to national development.

To date, more than a thousand youth organizations have joined the search and have become part of the foundation's growing youth network.
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Meet the 8 candidates for Mutya ng Norala 2015

February 28, 2015, 7:30 am
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Meet the eight (8) candidates for this year’s Mutya ng Norala beauty pageant.

The candidates are shown in numerical order below. Photography by Abbie Abe.
Mutya ng Norala 2015 candidates

Candidate #1: Girlie Q. Bezar
San Miguel National High School
Mutya ng Norala

Candidate #2: Regina Marie Frances Gesulga
Notre Dame of Norala, Inc.
Mutya ng Norala


Candidate #3: Chiara Joy S. Pantua
DepEd Norala Lncs Lal-lo North District

Candidate #4: Jessa Mae H. Hermo
Green Valley College (GVC) - Norala


Candidate #5: Irene Sumpiano Pedrola
Liga ng mga Barangay


Candidate #6: Mika Ela S. Barcenilla
Notnot Barrientos Couture


Candidate #7: Angel Fe C. Carbonilla
Norala National High School


Candidate #8: Ana Jemina Cuenca
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)

Who's your bet to win this year's Mutya ng Norala 2015 title and will have the chance to represent the Municipality of Norala in the Mutya ng South Cotabato 2015 this coming July? Let us know by participating in our poll below.

POLL: WHO DO YOU THINK WILL BE CROWNED MUTYA NG NORALA 2015?

The Search for Mutya ng Norala 2015 is one of the highlights of this year's Kamayadan Festival.

The coronation night will be held on March 7, 7 PM at the Norala Municipal Gym.
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"Paradise" DOT-12's tourism campaign video released

February 28, 2015, 12:43 pm
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To attract more tourists to visit the region, the Department of Tourism Region 12 (DOT-12) has released today March 1, 2015 a TV commercial entitled "Paradise" on its Facebook Page.

The video runs for a total of 1 minute and 45 seconds highlighting some of the famous landmarks and attractions in SOX (new tourism tagline for SOCCSKSARGEN Region). These includes the attractions in South Cotabato - Falls #1 and Falls #2 of the famous Seven Falls in Lake Sebu, the Seven Falls Zipline which is considered the highest in Southeast Asia and Lake Holon in Tboli town.
Hikong Bente - Lake Sebu Falls

Also featured in the "Paradise" TVC are different adventures in Sarangani Province including paragliding in Kiamba, the white water tubing adventure in Pangi River in Maitum, scuba diving in Tuka Marine Sanctuary, and the white sand beaches in Gumasa, Glan.

The majestic Grand Mosque in Cotabato City is also highlighted in the campaign video. The mosque which is donated by the Sultan of Brunei is the largest and grandest in the country.

Asik-asik Falls in Alamada, Cotabato Province, the boiling Lake Agco in Kidapawan City, and the Baras Bird Sanctuary in Tacurong City were also among the attractions in SOX featured in the TVC.

Here now is DOT-12's "Paradise" campaign video. Feel free to share it and let's make it viral.

Post by SOX Hello Paradise.
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PNPA Lakandula Class 2015 valedictorian is from GenSan

March 5, 2015, 7:20 pm
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Cadet First Class Dennis Yuson Jr. from General Santos City is class valedictorian of Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) "Lakandula" Class of 2015.


The son of a police officer in Sultan Kudarat topped this year's PNPA graduating class composed of 15 females and 232 male police cadets.
PNPA graduating class valedictorian


Before he entered the PNPA, Yuson studied at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University where he earned a bachelors degree in education major in mathematics. In 2010, he was one of the winners of the General Santos City Youth Achievers Award.

In an interview on GMA News TV's "News To Go" on Thursday, Yuzon said that he believes that their class, the "Lakandula" class which name stands for “Lahing Kayumanggi na handang ialay sa bayan ang Dugo at Lakas” will be the new breed of police officers who can regain the trust and the confidence of the public, by serving with integrity and loyalty.

“Malaking tulong ang aming pagsasanay sa loob lalo na ang core values na itinuro sa amin like justice, integrity and service. Kung gaano man kahirap ang hamon sa labas ng akademiya, pipilitin namin maka-serve sa bayan ng buong katapatan,” Yuson added.

The graduation rites for PNPA Lakandula Class 2015 will be held on March 26 at the PNPA compound in Silang, Cavite.
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South Cotabato Provincial Capitol has a new look!

March 15, 2015, 5:13 am
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The ongoing refurbishing and improvement of the South Cotabato Provincial Capitol located at Alunan Avenue, City of Koronadal is now nearing completion.

Shown are recent pictures of the provincial capitol which now has a modern-look. Noticeable are the huge standees forming the words "South" and "Cotabato" placed separately at the sides of the building. What can you say?








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Tboli shines at 41, Seslong Festival a success!

March 16, 2015, 11:44 am
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The recently concluded 17th Seslong Festival in Tboli, South Cotabato was a remarkable success with thousands of residents and visitors enjoying various activities of the celebration which ended Monday, March 16.

Among the activities of the celebration which started last March 5 were the Horse Fight which is considered part of the Tboli culture, the Search for Mutya ng Tboli participated by a total of 11 candidates from all over the municipality, the 4x4 Off Road Challenge and the internationally- recognized 3rd DST Shooting Competition participated by professional shooters from all over the country and abroad.

The Pilgrimage to Lake Holon participated by around 300 individuals not only from the region but as well as from Luzon and Visayas was also among the highlights of this year's Seslong Festival. The event also marked the reopening of Lake Holon to visitors who wants to experience nature, adventure, and the unique culture of the Tboli tribe.

The people of Tboli, guests and tourists were also treated with activities such as the cheerleading, the drum and lyre competition, Moto X Free Style and the Seslong Festival 2015 Street Dancing Competition participated by seven (7) contingents from different elementary schools.

"We want Seslong Festival to be known not only in the region, not only in the country but also all over the world.."said Mayor Dibu S. Tuan during the culmination program on Monday. Tuan also encouraged everyone to help promote Tboli as a peaceful and beautiful town.

"Everyone is welcome in Tboli. Take a vacation here, visit Lake Holon and experience our unique culture." he added.



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PBB Season 6 Gensan Auditions set on April 17 & 18

March 18, 2015, 11:36 am
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Attention all aspiring Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemates in General Santos City, South Cotabato and neighboring places.

On April 17-18, 2015, Pinoy Big Brother, the hit reality-show on ABS-CBN will conduct its Gensan Auditions for PBB Season 6 Regular and Teen Edition to be held at KCC Mall.

The audition for the PBB Regular will be on Friday, April 17, 2015 for aspiring housemates whose age ranges from 18 to 35 years old while the second day of the PBB Gensan Audition will be for the PBB Teens on April 18, featuring aspiring housemates ages 13 to 17 years old.
PBB Gensan Auditions Schedule

During the first-ever PBB Season 6 Auditions held last week at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, thousands of aspiring housemates tried their luck hoping to be included in the elite list of official PBB Season 6 housemates.

Aside from the auditions in Gensan and the recently concluded auditions in Cebu and Smart Araneta Coliseum, the PBB Season 6 auditions will be also held in Lucena, Isabela and Davao City.

Cebu
March 13 - PBB Regular (18 to 35 years old)
March 14 - PBB Teens (13 to 17 years old)
Venue: Pacific Mall Mandaue

Lucena
March 20 - PBB Regular
March 21 - PBB Teens
Venue: Pacific Mall Lucena

Isabela
March 28 - PBB Regular
March 29 - PBB Teens
Venue: Robinsons Place Santiago

Davao
April 24 - PBB Regular
April 25 - PBB Teens
Venue: Abreeza Mall Davao

The PBB Season 6 will be hosted by Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo and John Prats. The last winner of Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) is no less than the Brazilian-Japanese model and actor Daniel Matsunaga. 

Gerald Anderson and Melai Cantiveros both from Gensan were also products of Pinoy Big Brother.

The following are the Requirements for Aspiring PBB Housemates in General Santos City:
  • Bring any valid ID’s with Birth Date
  • It is not mandatory to have guardian present during the PBB Teens Audition
  • Registration will start at around 7:00 AM on April 17 (Regular) and April 18 (Teens)
  • Don’t forget to bring snacks, water, ballpen and the most important thing “Lakas ng Loob.”
PBB Gensan Auditions Requirements

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IN PICTURES: The Tboli Knoon Monument

March 19, 2015, 11:29 am
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There's no stopping progress in the town of Tboli, South Cotabato. The once-sleepy town is now a thriving tourist hotspot.
Just recently, in time with the town's celebration of its founding anniversary and the annual Seslong Festival, the latest attraction in the municipality was unveiled- the Tboli Knoon Monument.

Designed by renowned Mindanaoan sculpture Kublai Ponce Millan, the Tboli Knoon Monument stands out in the Municipal Plaza. It is expected to draw more visitors and tourists as "side dish" to their trips in Lake Holon and other tourism sites.

The main masterpiece of the Tboli Knoon Monument resembles a musical instrument called "sludoy" or a bamboo zither with gigantic sculpted human figures depicting the rich culture and traditions of the Tboli tribe. Take a look at the following pictures.





Works on the Tboli Knoon Monument continues. When finished, I was told that the landmark will also feature a man-made falls and fountains, among others.


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Lake Holon, the Crown Jewel of the South re-opens

March 20, 2015, 1:59 pm
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Closed to tourists for nearly eight (8) months, Lake Holon, one of SOCCSKSARGEN's premier destinations, has re-opened.

On March 13, 2015 more than 200 individuals joined the Pilgrimage to Lake Holon which is one of the highlights of this year's Seslong Festival of the Municipality of Tboli. Participants were composed of tourism stakeholders, mountaineers and enthusiasts coming from different parts of the region. There were also guests who came all the way from Manila, Visayas and other places in Mindanao- all eager to see the beauty of Lake Holon and experience nature, adventure and culture in one.
Lake Holon, a favorite camping destination. It can be reached through 2-3 hours of trekking from the receiving center in Brgy. Salacafe.
Lake Holon was closed in June last year for rehabilitation, improvements in the area and to prepare the community for possible influx of tourists.

Dubbed as the "Crown Jewel of the South", Lake Holon is the crater lake of Mt. Melibingoy, an active volcano. The lake has been named as one of the cleanest inland body of water in the country.

Check out the following pictures taken during the Pilgrimage to Holon from March 13-14, this year.
The event started at the Lake Holon Receiving Center in Brgy. Salacafe where a short program to welcome and orient the participants was held.
Residents of Brgy. Salacafe welcomed participants with their music and dances.
Participants of the Pilgrimage to Holon also had the chance to learn Tboli dances.
Participants were able to hear stories and myths about the lake and sorrounding mountains through trained residents which serves as guides.
A resident showing off his freshly caught Tilapia at Lake Holon.
Climbers to Lake Holon should not worry on what food to bring, there are locals selling freshly caught tilapia from the lake or one can go fishing.

Kayaking is just one of the activities to enjoy in Lake Holon.
Come night time participants were gathered on a bonfire to hear stories and myths that surrounds the lake.  The storyteller, an elder of the tribe tells the stories in Tboli dialect which is then translated by an interpreter.

Foggy morning in Lake Holon.


Campers enjoying the cold crystal-clear waters of Lake Holon.
Relaxing fish spa at Lake Holon.
MORE pictures of Lake Holon






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Hidak Falls, Tboli's next big attraction

March 25, 2015, 10:48 am
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Have you heard about Hidak Falls in the town of Tboli, South Cotabato? This natural wonder located in a highly forested area in Brgy. Kematu is being poised to become Tboli's next top attraction.
Hidak Falls, Tboli's next big attraction
Hidak Falls, Tboli's next big attraction. Photo by Alwyn Belonio, entry to the 2013 I Love South Cotabato Photo Contest
SouthCotabatoNews.Com was very fortunate to have seen and read the master development plan for Hidak Falls and we're very excited for the entire project, check out the following photos.
Hidak Falls, Tboli's next big attraction

Hidak Falls, Tboli's next big attraction

Hidak Falls, Tboli's next big attraction

Hidak Falls, Tboli's next big attraction

Hidak Falls, Tboli's next big attraction

On March 16, 2015 during the culmination program of the 17th Seslong Festival, the Department of Tourism - Region 12 through Reg'l Director Nelly Nita N. Dillera has finally turned-over to Tboli-LGU the master development plan for Hidak Falls framed by GeiserMaclang, an internationally awarded marketing communications company.

And as announced, the development of Hidak Falls will begin next month - April 2015.
Turn-over of  Tourism Master Development Plan for Hidak Falls. Shown is  DOT-12 Reg'l Director Nelly Nita N. Dillera, CESO V  handling over to Tboli Mayor Dibu S. Tuan the master developmet plan for Hidak Falls. Also in the picture is the Barangay Captain of Brgy. Kematu and some councilors of LGU-Tboli.
"We are developing Hidak Falls as a high-end, exclusive resort where membership is required before a person could access the amenities," said Mayor Dibu S. Tuan in an interview.
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LOOK: Penitents carry the cross, flagellate on Good Friday in GenSan

April 5, 2015, 8:07 am
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Sharing the following pictures taken last Friday in General Santos City. On barefoot, two penitents walked the streets  in Purok Malakas, Brgy. San Isidro, one is carrying a wooden cross while the other man flagellate -whipping his bare backs with bamboo sticks dangling from a rope. For Catholic Christians, Good Friday is a day to commemorate the passion or suffering and death of Jesus
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Cebu Pacific's Smile Magazine April 2015 Issue features SOCCSKSARGEN, Lake Sebu on cover

April 5, 2015, 9:18 am
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Traveling via Cebu Pacific anytime this month? Don't forget to read the airline's in-flight magazine, Smile Magazine - the cover photo was shot in Lake Sebu and lots of features about the top tourism attractions in SOX (short for SOCCSKSARGEN Region). Below is the screenshot of Smile Magazine April 2015 Issue cover shot in Lake Sebu. Weaving through Dreamland. Cebu Pacific's Smile Magazine
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People flock to the beach on Easter Sunday

April 5, 2015, 11:52 am
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Residents of General Santos City as well as from neighboring South Cotabato towns flocked to the beach yesterday, April 5, 2015 to celebrate Easter Sunday. Rene Sol, who brought his family to Queen Tuna Park (formerly Lion's Beach), said it's all about faith and renewal of spirit. "We get up early and came here all the way from Tantangan to be with everybody and celebrate Easter Sunday as
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Modeling & Personality Development Workshop for Kids and Teens this Summer

April 6, 2015, 2:29 pm
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Kyrie Kouture and partners will be holding a Modeling & Personality Development Workshop for Kids and Teens starting April 13-24, 2015. Check out the poster below. ADVANTAGES IN JOINING OUR MODELING AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP? Will have an opportunity to appear in various mall shows and fashion shows and will be given possible exposures in print, commercial and ramp modeling. Learn
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