Living in the South PH

08/11/2024

Let Futura by Filinvest build your dream! Visit their newly-opened sales office at the 2nd Floor of SM City General Santos. View a simulation of the actual units and talk to agents to get information that you need for your investment.

27/10/2024

Manong: e-SIM, sir?
Me: *Shakes head*
Manong to others: e-SIM? KCC?
Me: *What was I thinking?*

21/10/2024

Attention dog lovers in the South! Check out this fun and educational Dog Training Event happening at Avia Estate on October 26th! Learn from a professional trainer, watch live demos, and spend the day bonding with your furry friend. Don’t miss out on this chance to level up your dog’s training!

Calling All Dog Lovers! Join us for a fun and educational Dog Training Event at Avia Estate on October 26th! Come and learn from a professional trainer, watch live demos, and enjoy a great day with fellow pet owners.

Don’t miss the chance to bond with your dog and take their training to the next level!🐕✨

17/10/2024

Ano bang pwedeng pang-pasalubong from GenSan aside from Tuna? I tried Coco Sugar Piaya and Pineapple Empanaditas from Jo-Ann's Bakeshop at pwedeng pwede itong pampasalubong na tatak SOCCSKSARGEN — a marriage between what the settlers brought with them and what can be found here today.

17/10/2024

Maligayang Kaarawan, Bai Estelita Tumandan Bantilan!

Pagbati sa ika-84 na kaarawan ni Manlilikha ng Bayan Estelita Bantilan

Estelita Bantilan
Blaan
2016 Manlilikha ng Bayan for Mat Weaving

Like all mat weavers, Estelita’s entire body is her loom. The thin strips of pandanus romblon emerge matrix through her deft fingers performing personal rhythm, the beat seemingly guided by her eyes. The unwoven strips are held taut at the other end of her body, as toes curl and close around, not only the strips, but, as it were, the abstraction of what other people call design. The arc of her torso determines the dexterity of feet and toes. Hand - eye coordination transpires within a frame of milli-second.

Estelita’s demeanor - characterized by alertness, focus, and a calm that appears to permeate her entire body - is key to understanding mat weaving itself among the Sarangani Blaan and the rest of the Filipinos who still know the art. It is an exercise of imagination within the parameters of a technology making. The rigidity of the parameters is precisely what the weaver works with to play with surprising variation and compelling repetitiveness. To manage this maneuver between confinement and freedom, any good weaver needs the focused energy Estelita abundantly demonstrated. Except that in her case, a preternatural serenity appears to be the very source of genius.

11/10/2024

Ang World's Biggest BOOK SALE sa buong ay dumayo sa General Santos City — ang Big Bad Wolf.

20 container vans o mahigit dalawang milyong libro lang naman ang kanilang dala mula sa iba't ibang bahagi ng mundo.

Kaya naman dinagsa ng maraming tao at naging star-studded ang pagbubukas ng Big Bad Wolf sa Veranza Mall, kasama ang mga lokal na opisyal ng Heneral Santos, mga kasamahan natin sa midya at influencers at digital content creators.

10/10/2024

Sox Bloggers Kenn SOX, Michael "Manay" Carbon, Dao of The Kuripot Guide, Chiclet of Chix and Tell, and Ayel of Living in the South PH flex their book haul from Asia's Biggest Book Sale, Big Bad Wolf Books , which opened today at Veranza General Santos City.

You, too, can take your picks from the wide selection of books that you can get for as low as PhP 60.00 only. If your collection still needs titles that are quite hard to find, you might find them here.

Plus, you can avail of discounts if you register through this link: https://www.bbwmembership-ph.com/ and present your QR code to the cashier.

10/10/2024

Rekindle your love for reading! Visit Big Bad Wolf Books and explore the 20 trailer vans full of books from all over the world! They're open at Veranza Mall GenSan from October 11 to 26, 2024.

Be a member and earn discounts. Visit this link - https://www.bbwmembership-ph.com - Create an account to get your QR code, which you will show to the cashier to avail of discounts.

10/10/2024

Here is the list of individuals who filed their cerrificate of candidacy for positions in the Local Government Unit of the Province of Sarangani.

For Congressional Representative:

Solon, Steve Chiongban (LAKAS-CMD)
Belimac, Kingchopazar Likayan (PDP-LABAN)
Baliao, Jose Wilfredo Ruiz (INDEPENDENT)

For Provincial Governor:

Aquia, Mohamad Timpolok (PDP-LABAN)
Pacquiao, Rogelio Dapidran (PFP)
Lim, Gladden Delidio (PARTIDO MAHARLIKA)

For Vice-Governor:

Saguiguit, Eleonor Constantino (PDP-LABAN)
Martinez, Danny Acompañado (PCM)
Yap, Enrique Jr. Barrera (Independent)
Formoso, Elson Ofiana (Independent)

For 1ST DISTRICT Board Members:

Abequibel, Arnold reyes (PFP)
Balazon, Tito Tazal (PFP)
De Peralta, elmer Tugaoen (PFP)
Martinez, Cornelio Jr. Callueng (PFP)
Lawa, Arthuro Martin (PDP-Laban)
Solaiman, Musa Tampal (PDP-LABAN)
Tuballes, Rolando Dela Rosa (PDP-LABAN)

For 2ND DISTRICT Board Members:

Liansing, Jorge Jr. Dumagat (PDP-LABAN)
Cerna, Angelito Langomez (PDP-LABAN)
Arnado, Irish Louie Dapal (PFP)
CALANAO. Joseph Montaño (PFP)
Galzote, Ephraim Palua (PFP)
Grafilo, Corazon Sunga (PFP)
Ruiz, Jose Tranquilino Librea (PFP)
Singcoy, Gwyn Lazaro (PFP)
Alzate, Eugene Lariza (Independent)
Lumacad, Jonilo Obeda (PDP-LABAN)
Navarro, Hanna Jane Labustro (PDP-LABAN)
Pangolima, Tongco Mandi (PDP-LABAN)
Morsal, Abdilla Yama (Independent)
Bomes, Gerry Silahis (Independent)
Palalisan, Clarito Sogi (Independent)
Dalama, Morencio Moreb Singcala (PDP-Laban)
Yap, Cyril John Rustico Gido (PDP-LABAN)

09/10/2024

Oo, pwedeng tumakbo kahit sino, pero dapat alam natin kung sino sa kanila ang dapat iboto.

09/10/2024

Malapit na malapit na! Big Bad Wolf Books will open on Friday, October 11 at Veranza Mall GenSan!

04/10/2024

It’s official—our local film scene is heating up, and if you haven't noticed, you might want to adjust your focus. While the blockbusters hog all the screens, there’s some serious filmmaking magic happening closer to home. Two films—Banjo by Bryan Wong and Amor Propio by Rain Ramas—are cranking up the volume, and trust me, you’re going to want a front-row seat for this.

https://livinginthesouthph.blogspot.com/2024/10/lights-camera-action-local-film-scene.html

It’s official—our local film scene is heating up, and if you haven't noticed, you might want to adjust your focus. While the blockbusters ho...

03/10/2024

In line with its dedication to spreading financial know-how across the country, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) recently hosted a Financial Wellness Session for over 40 employees from the General Santos City Local Government Unit (LGU).

Social Media Personality, Lyqa Maravilla, who is also a Financial Wellness Coach, led the session, arming public servants with practical tips on managing personal finances—covering the essentials like saving smart, budgeting better, and making investment decisions that pay off.

Financial Wellness Coach Lyqa Maravilla In line with its dedication to spreading financial know-how across the country, the Bank of the Phil...

01/10/2024

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗦𝗮𝗻, 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝗠 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻!

GenSan, get ready because the Big Bad Wolf is coming for some tuna! The Big Bad Wolf Books is making its way to the tuna capital of the Philippines for the first time ever. From October 11 to October 26, you can catch them at the Veranza Activity Center, KCC Mall of GenSan, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.

GenSan, get ready because the Big Bad Wolf is coming for some tuna! The Big Bad Wolf Books is making its way to the tuna capital of the Phil...

01/10/2024

First day ngayon ng filing of COC. Tumakbo ako.

Dami kong nakasalubong. Buti dumarami na ang health-conscious ngayon.

27/09/2024

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27/09/2024

Nakapanood na ba ang lahat? Huling 2 weekends na lang! Don’t miss the exhilarating performances of Euro Xtreme Circus dahil hanggang October 6 na lang sila!

Buy your tickets SM City General Santos (Official)

🎪 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝟮 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧! 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🎪

It’s been over 30 years since an international circus last performed under an authentic 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗧𝗢𝗣 in General Santos City, and the Euro Xtreme Circus is here for just a short time! The last time Gensan witnessed such magic and excitement was in 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟮, and who knows how long it will take for another world-class circus to return to the Home of Champions? 🌟🎪

With only 2 weekends left and the 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝟔, this is your last chance to experience jaw-dropping performances, breathtaking stunts, and moments of pure wonder that will rekindle your inner child. ❤️

Don’t let this opportunity slip away—the magic may not return for a long time!

🎟️ Get your tickets now before it’s too late!
Available at:
🔰Zaldivar Field Ticketing Office
🔰SM City General Santos Ticket Booth (across Ideal Vision)
🔰Or purchase via Facebook Messenger!

Be part of this 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐢𝐧-𝐚-𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞—secure your seats today! 🎪✨