The only shabu-shabu dining place in Gensan is at Meilih Restaurant!

I have tasted a lot of shabu-shabu in different restaurants around the country, but the best so far is at Meilih Restaurant at Phela Grande Hotel in General Santos City! And it is the only dining place in the city that offers shabu-shabu.

While I was in GenSan with the S3X Tour Tres ( Soccsksargen EXperience Tour) organizer Avel Manasala of  GenSantos.com   with the teamed up of Ganda Ever So Much, me and along with the bloggers who participated were lucky enough to taste one of GenSan’s best shabu-shabu.

Not only that, the dishes that was served was exceptional. There were two types of shabu-shabu that was served, the regular and the hot one. I opted for the hot one, OMG it was delectable a must try if you pass by Gensan. And the best of all is their stuffed cookies with shrimp and quail eggs.

Thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Helen Angderson for our dinner.

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37th Infantry Batallion Camp in Maasim, Sarangani Prov. now a tourist spot!

Who would have thought that an Army Camp will become one of the tourists attraction in Maasim, Sarangani Province?

Not many people would want to go to an army batallion camp, but that changes everything once you got to visit the37th Infantry Battalion Camp at Barrio Tampuan, Brgy Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani Province under Batallion Commander Lt Col Adolfo Espuelas Sr.

The camp is civilian friendly and they really take good care of the people in the area. They do not only engage in military activities, they are also engaged in Peace building and community services in the area. Sarangani Province is now one of the peaceful province in Mindanao due to their presence.

During the  S3X Tour Tres ( Soccsksargen EXperience Tour) organizer Avel Manasala of  GenSantos.com   with the teamed up of Ganda Ever So Much, we experienced first hand hospitality from the 37th Infantry Battalion and a tour to their camp that made them special from the rest.
We had a fun time riding their “Tanke de Guerra” around the camp, it  was once in a life time experience, they also have a “Flirting Park”, where soldiers can flirt with nature, a “Serenity lounge”, where they spend sometime and have fun and their famous septic tank which they turned into a sight seeing pad to see the whole of Maasin and the Sarangani Bay.

If you are in the area, this is one experience you wouldn’t miss!

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IML Eco Park, a must visit in Maasim!

On the first day of our S3X Tour Tres ( Soccsksargen EXperience Tour) organized by Avel Manasala of  GenSantos.com  with the teamed up of Orman Manansala  we had our lunch at IML ECO PARK, Barangay Lumasal, Maasim, Sarangani Province owned by Mr. Jojo Lopez and Haydee Lopez.

The IML Eco Park is an all adventure park  located on top of the mountain overlooking the Sarangani Bay, where you can enjoy swimming in their pool for adult and one for children, rooms where you can stay overnight. If you want adventure, they also have a zipline to perk up your adrenaline. A restaurant to go to when you are hungry.

We really had a good time at IML Eco Park and we had our sumptuous lunch through the courtesy of Maasim Mayor Jose Zamorro.


For more information on IML Eco Park Visit their Facebook Page Here!

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Best White Water Tubing Experience in Maitum!

An adventure of a lifetime awaits visitors and tourist who wants to experience White Water Tubing, in Pangi River, Brgy New La Union, Maitum, Sarangani Province!

For those who are into fun and adventure, this is the place to be. White Water Tubing at its best. The downstream trail has improved a a lot since the last time I was there. The water flow is much faster now and the dips and dive are more exciting.

When in Maitum, Sarangani Province this is a must try ride of a life time.

I was there for the experience and I still get excited even if it is my second time there. . Thanks to  S3X Tour Tres ( Soccsksargen EXperience Tour) organizer Avel Manasala of  GenSantos.com   with the teamed up of Ganda Ever So Much for this second time, big time experience!

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A visit at the Museum and meeting Maitum Mayor Elsie Lucille Perrett!

After having a hefty breakfast through the courtesy of the mayor of Maitum, Sarangani Province, Mayor Elsie Lucille Perrett, we went to the municipal hall and got to meet the mayor in  person. Thanks to  S3X Tour Tres ( Soccsksargen EXperience Tour) organizer Avel Manasala of  GenSantos.com   with the teamed up of Ganda Ever So Much for this one of a kind experience.

Meeting a local politician is really one of a kind experience since they are busy with their daily activity running the town. In Maitum we were gladly welcomed by Mayor Elsie Lucille Perrett and she was game enough to have a group picture taken with us and after that a photo op with each of the bloggers present.

Next in agenda is the Maitum Museum visit, which is housed just inside the municipal hall. There we can see the rich culture of Maitum, the rich archaeological find in the area. It is a must visit if ever you are in town and it is highly recommended. And our official tour guide is no other than the Tourism officer of Maitum,  Mr. Arlex Narte who gladly gave us the details of the culture and the archaeological find in his hometown.

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Breakfast at Cresilda’s courtesy of the Mayor of Maitum. . . amazing!

The first day of the  S3X Tour Tres ( Soccsksargen EXperience Tour) is always the most anticipated of all. We have to wake up early from GenSan City and have our first itinerary for the day and that is going to Maitum town of Sarangani Province!

I was very excited since we are going to have our breakfast at Cresilda’s (Cresing’s Food Products), this is not the first time that I’ve been to their place. The memory still lingers, the organic food that they served is very filling, and they also served the food products that they are selling. They are into organic farming and their products are sure 100% organic.

Thhey served organic vegetable salad that is grown in their backyards, different variety of organic rice, the red rice, black rice and brown rice, the marinated Bangsi (flying fish) of course will not be missed.  Lemon grass-Turmeric hot drink, and the cold drink counterpart with a punch of lemonsito as out thirst quencher.

They also have a new caffeine free coffee made from rice and corn, wild turmeric powder, moringa, fresh dalaldan, herbal salted egg, lemon grass powder, coco sugar and bagoong. I gought a half dozen bagoon with me back home.

If enver you are interested in buying their products you can order from them directly by calling or text with mobile number 0919-3045279 or email them at ferminc.rivas@hotmail.com

The breakfast is through the courtesy of the mayor of Maitum, Sarangani Province, Mayor Elsie Lucille Perrett(meeting with her needs another blog post). Thanks to  S3X Tour Tres (Soccsksargen EXperience Tour) organizer Avel Manasala of  GenSantos.com   with the teamed up of Ganda Ever So Much for this memorable tour .

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Piyesta KTV & Resto Bar always a welcome treat when in GenSan!

Going to GenSan City, I always look forward to go there since most of the time if not always, my first stop is always Piyesta KTV & Resto Bar !

A group of bloggers from different parts of the country was there in GenSan City  to attend the  S3X Tour Tres ( Soccsksargen EXperience Tour) which is organized and spearheaded by no other than GenSantos.com Avel Manansala teamed up again with Ganda Ever So Much under the tutelage of the group which he co-founded, the Soccsksargen Bloggers and you know what? A welcome and refreshing drink was served to us upon arriving, courtesy of the beautiful Donna Mae Congson of Kikay Much and the bar owner, too!

You cannot miss Piyesta KTV & Resto bar since it is located at Robinson’s Place GenSan. They also serve fiesta foods to die for and pulotan to the max!!

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