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Pacquiao on TIME Magazine cover

avel m. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 12:44 am
Barely a week before the Pacquiao-Cotto fight in Las Vegas on November 15, 2009 (Philippine time), Manny Pacquiao once again proves that he is very much a hot media copy by landing the covers of the n...
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GenSan's Giant Tuna on Bandila

avel m. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 6:09 pm
Yesterday, November 5, 2009, ABS-CBN’S BANDILA featured a news report by its sporstcaster/correspondent Dyan Castillejo at the General Santos City Fishport Development Complex, or simply GenSan ...
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Pacquiao sings on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Watch the video!

avel m. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 5:59 pm
GenSan and now Sarangani resident Manny Pacquiao who is in the United States right now to conclude his preparations for his November 15, 2009 fight with Miguel Cotto guested very recently on Jimmy Kim...
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GenSan-Manila triple daily flights via CebPac and PAL

avel m. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 2:07 am
While we were all busy preparing for the long weekend last week, the General Santos City International Airport has started facilitating three daily flights to Manila on October 25, 2009! This came abo...
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The Mausoleums of Forest Lake San Carlos Memorial Park, Part I

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 1:30 am
Bariles has always been fascinated by the mausoleums inside the sprawling 19-hectare Forest Lake San Carlos Memorial Park ever since he and his family started visiting the place to pay respects for th...
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Pacquiao-Cotto 24/7 HBO Special Episode 1

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 2:23 am
Thanks to his blogger friend from Cotabato City Ark Hilario, Bariles was finally able to score a video of the Pacquiao-Cotto 24/7 HBO Special Episode 1 (Tattoos) which was aired last weekend in the US...
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APO Hiking Society Live in GenSan Concert!

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 1:00 am
Right on the heels of the smash hit concert of the Air Supply in General Santos City, comes a couple of events meant to end 2009 with a bang! One of them is from a group which has withstood the test o...
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GenSan's 2008 income puts it in the Billionaires Club! Economy grows 12.7%!

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 3:58 am
General Santos City’s economy is really on a roll! In the 2008 Annual Audit Report released by the Commission on Audit of the financial operations of the local government units,  General Santos...
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3 wins for GenSan News Online Mag at Philippine Blog Awards! (updated)

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 4:32 am
The unexpected happened on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the 2009 Philippine Blog Awards Awarding Ceremony, the concluding activity of the 3rd Mindanao Bloggers Summit at the Pearlmont Hotel, along Li...
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"Tattoos", Pacquiao-Cotto 24/7 HBO Trailer released

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 4:49 am
The PACQUIAO-COTTO Fight in November 14, 2009, is one of this year’s most awaited boxing matches and we are sure that most of the readers of GenSan News Online would want to watch it live on pay...
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Vote GenSan News Online at PBA Chikka Readers' Choice Award-Mindanao

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 11:04 pm
Yes!  GenSan News Online Mag is an official nominee to the Philippine Blog Awards – CHIKKA Readers’ Choice Award for Mindanao!! The Philippine Blog Awards is a yearly event that aims to ...
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Cocytus II, Paseo del Sol's Halloween Party

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 12:19 am
With the advent of Halloween or the Feast of the Dead in less than two weeks time, some establishments in General Santos City have started sending out feelers with regard to their promotions and marke...
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Mateo Road's Aimican Ladies Dormitory

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 8:58 am
While everyone was focused on the opening of GenSan City’s newest mall and the guys over at the online forum, Skyscraper City were busy  discussing the merits and demerits of the Tuna Capital&#...
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NDDU can now accept foreigners – Bureau of Immigration

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 1:34 am
From Notre Dame of Dadiangas University Alumni Affairs Coordinator, the hardworking Reuben Tugari, GenSan News Online received a piece of wonderful news! After being granted Autonomous Status until 20...
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Sunlab, the Havaianas Store plus more in Robinsons GenSan

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 11:03 pm
SUNLAB, a local Fashion Hub that houses the country’s most hip cult fashion brands with a strong street following, has just opened in Robinson’s Place, General Santos City.  It is jointly ow...
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Oktoberfest Foam Parties at East Asia Royale Hotel this weekend!

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 1:39 am
General Santos City is now getting to be known as the “Happenings Capital of the South Central Mindanao” especially with the conduct this weekend, starting tonight of East Asia Royale Hote...
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Photos of Robinsons GenSan Grand Opening

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 6:26 pm
The Grand Opening of Robinsons Place GenSan on October 5, 2009 should be one of the most anticipated events in the history of the Tuna Capital.  This is judging from the countless comments that we go...
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Chowking opening across Jollibee-GenSan Highway

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 4:30 am
For people in General Santos City and the outlying areas who love Chinese Food, here is a piece of good news! Chowking, the #1 Chinese Fastfood Restaurant chain in the country is set to open its secon...
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Isuzu's 3rd Mindanao branch undergoing construction in GenSan!

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 11, 2009, 11:37 pm
At first it was only Mitsubishi Philippines and Honda Cars hugging the limelight in General Santos, being the only sales and service centers of major car manufacturers in the city. Franchised by the ...
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Dionesia Pacquiao and Presidentiables' funny pictures!

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 4:10 am
Here are some of the latest Dionesia Pacquiao funny pictures which Bariles got through his email.  These are now circulating in the Internet and hopefully, he could get the name of its creator. Anywa...
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Kalilangan, Best Festival in the Country – ATOP

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 3:47 am
General Santos City adds another feather to its cap with its major win at the recently concluded 10th ATOP National Convention held last week at the Tuna Capital. Its Kalilangan Festival, which is cel...
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(updated) Pinoy Big Brother Double-up Housemate is from GenSan!

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 4:16 am
For those who regularly follow ABS-CBN’s programs, you should have known by now that another general, or for the unitiated, a “native of General Santos City” has started filtering in...
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Erik Santos in KCC North Wing inauguration today!

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 4, 2009, 8:21 pm
This just in! Everyone already knows that today, Monday is the Grand Opening of Robinsons Place General Santos and that showbiz personalities like Donita Rose, Christian Bautista, Yasmien Kurdi and Ms...
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A star-studded Robinsons GenSan Grand Opening!

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 10:29 pm
The day that practically most of Soccsksargen have been waiting for is here – the Grand Opening of the region’s newest and most anticipated mall – the Robinsons Place General Santos ...
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Pops Fernandez at KCC Mall today, Sunday!

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 2:27 pm
In an apparent bid to coax shoppers away from nearby Robinsons Place today, on the eve of that mall’s  scheduled star-studded Grand Opening on Monday, October 5, 2009, the KCC Mall of GenSan is...
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10th ATOP National Convention opens!

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 8:09 pm
Bariles through this post would like to welcome all the 800+ delegates of the 10th National Convention of the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) to General Santos City, the Tuna...
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The Air Supply Blog Contest Winners and Video of News Report

avel m. posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 3:38 am
Isang tulog na lang! With only one night left before the much, much-awaited “Air Supply in General Santos City Live in Concert“, Bariles is proud to release the names of winners to his con...
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Robinsons Place GenSan Soft Opening today, September 30

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 8:40 pm
Bariles was very fortunate to have been able to attend the blessing of Robinsons Place General Santos City yesterday, September 29, 2009, Tuesday. The mall which is Robinsons’ biggest in Mindan...
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Pacific Seas 3rd Anniversary Specials!

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 26, 2009, 9:38 pm
On September 28, 2009, General Santos City’s top quality supplier of frozen tuna and other seafood products is turning THREE! Yes, you read it right! Pacific Seas Seafood Market, along the Natio...
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A One Night Stand at Caicos Resto and Grill

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 24, 2009, 4:14 am
Have you ever been to Caicos? No, not the group of islands in the West Indies but Caicos Resto and Grill, located at the El Pueblo Resort, at the old Dacera Farm, near the Mabuhay-Klinan Road. The two...
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WBO Super Flyweight Champ Marvin Sonsona to be given Hero's Welcome in GenSan

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 2:16 am
Bariles just came from a meeting of Task Force Champ, the informal body organized by the City Mayor Jun Acharon of GenSan to handle arrival honors for visiting dignitaries and famous personalities or ...
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National Tourism Week 2009

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 6:41 pm
This is just the 3rd or 4th time that General Santos City will be celebrating the National Tourism Week but it has already evolved into a major tourist draw for the Tuna Capital. For one week, officia...
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The Superstar Judges of "What Air Supply Song Are You?" Blog Contest

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 10:22 am
Bariles is very proud to introduce to everyone the distinguished members of the Board of Judges for his project launched last week which was the “What Air Supply Song Are You?” Blog Contes...
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Plaza Heneral Santos unveiled (more pics)

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 1:05 am
After a year of renovation and improvement work, Plaza Heneral Santos was finally unveiled to the public on the night of September 4, 2009.  GenSan City Mayor Jun Acharon, Congresswoman Darlene Anton...
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Manny Pacquiao Gymnasium rising in Tambler!

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 1:46 am
Bariles was on his way back to downtown GenSan after covering the Fishfest sa Fishfort earlier this month at the General Santos Fishport Complex when he chanced upon an ongoing construction site cover...
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GenSan Airport is SMART Bro Hotzone now!

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 10:01 pm
Great news to all outbound and inbound travellers using the General Santos City International Airport! The GenSan International Airport which is to undergo a major rehab this year (CHECK THE STORY HE...
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The Old South's Mediterranean cuisine

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 9:09 am
Has anyone ever heard of Hummus? Hummus is a classic Middle Eastern blend of chickpeas, tahini and hint of garlic, drizzled with olive oil and dusted with paprika.  A delicious Mediterranean appetiz...
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MardiGras and Float Competition highlight Tunafest '09 culmination

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 2:07 am
The Mardi Gras Competition and Tuna Float Parade of Lights Competition of the recently concluded Tuna Festival 2009 of General Santos City was the most awaited event of the entire celebration. Of cour...
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18th MinBizCon in Koronadal goes full steam ahead!

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 12:26 am
In 2007, General Santos City hosted the 16th Mindanao Business Conference, the island’s largest yearly gathering of business and industry stalwarts, government policy makers, and movers and shak...
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What Air Supply Song Are You? Blog Contest

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 4:15 am
Now that the dust has finally settled, GenSan News Online Mag is formally announcing its latest blog contest which was hinted at in Bariles‘ blog post on the Air Supply Concert in GenSan next mo...
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Air Supply Live in GenSan Concert!

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 11:05 pm
The time has finally come for something that has been brewing on for months here in GenSan. If you have been very observant lately while going around the Tuna Capital, you must have noticed tarps and ...
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TunaFest 2009 isda best ever!

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 9:22 pm
No one and nobody ever predicted that this year’s just concluded staging of the Tuna Festival in commemoration of General Santos City’s 41st Charterhood Anniversary would be the most heavi...
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Foam Party Weekend at East Asia Royale Hotel's TunaFest bash!

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 7:41 am
It’s gonna be one splashing, wet and wild Tuna Festival weekend over at the East Asia Royale Hotel Arcade Parking Area on September 4 and 5, 2009 for the generals! And why? Check out the poster ...
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NDDU Pep Squad tops Tunafest Cheerdance Competition 2009

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 3:50 am
The Notre Dame of Dadiangas University was proclaimed as the Grand Champion of yesterday’s 8th Tunafest Cheerdance Competition at the General Santos Gym in Barangay Lagao.  The competition was ...
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ABS-CBN TV Plug for TunaFest now airing

avel m. posted an article on - Sep 1, 2009, 1:09 am
GenSan News Online Mag has just gotten a copy of the TV Plug for the Tuna Festival 2009 airing at ABS-CBN Socsksargen now. The 15-seconder Ad features GenSan City Mayor Pedro “Jun” Acharon...
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Red Trellis Seafood Garden, Lagao's newest dining trophy!

avel m. posted an article on - Aug 28, 2009, 10:33 pm
Trellis - (noun) a garden structure of open latticework that supports climbing plants or vines. Tiongson Street in Barangay Lagao, General Santos City continues to strengthen its status as the city...
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1st National Skimboarding Competition at the 2009 TunaFest

avel m. posted an article on - Aug 27, 2009, 9:39 pm
For the opening weekend of the 2009 GenSan Tuna Festival Experience, a sports event which the “generals” are now starting to excel at will take center stage. Faithful readers and subscribe...
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Jo-Ann's Bakeshop Siopao, GenSan's Unofficial Comfort Food

avel m. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 4:03 am
I do not exactly remember the first time I ate Jo-Ann's Bakeshop's mini-siopao. What I do remember however is that my Dad used to buy them by 10s or 20s depending on how many workers he has...
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Tuna Fest Culinary Expo 2009 is GenSan's biggest food show ever!

avel m. posted an article on - Aug 25, 2009, 12:00 am
It’s cooking time! In line with the celebration of the GenSan Tuna Festival Xperience 2009, the General Santos City Tourism Association is mounting once again, the biggest food show in Socsksarg...
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Presidentiables at Tuna Congress 2009

avel m. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 5:01 am
In what is a clear sign that the election fever is in the air, three Presidentiables will be headlining the list of guests expected to attend the 11th National Tuna Congress scheduled on August 27-29,...
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