Recently, my mother and my little brother spent their meal in McDonald's and their value meal is a lot better than their past promos. Spiderman replicas are sold along with a value meal. This time, little brother got grasp on this chibi Venom model. Although it's not that detailed, I got an eye on it, and I think it was the best toy coming from McDonald's yet.

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Kalilangan Festival 2009 is all set for a blast this coming Friday, February 20. The festival is known for its showcases, particularly, Streetdance Competition where different schools perform through colorful appearances. Lakan at Lakambini is also a must-see in the festival, and other associated pageantry.

There's been a great development on how the Local Government, specifically, the Gensan Tourism Council, establish the plans on how to push through with Kalilangan. After the releasement of Kalilangan Festival's official poster there had been a greater positive response, considering how the design of the poster made an eye for everyone. Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College's Grease Art Studio never failed it's subject, and basically, this year's theme.

GTC's vice-chair Rey Billena's previously released schedule concludes a greater Kalilangan Festival, magnificent showcases around the city, battle of beauties, and tons of suprises for the enjoyment of everyone. One proof of a much amazing Kalilangan Festival this year is the David Pomeranz Concert last February 14th.

General Santos City's 70th Foundation Anniversary is entitled "Pagbabalik Gunita sa Pitumpong Taon ng Kaunlaran, Kapayapaan, at Kasiyahan". The festival is a great approach on how the city made it through its ups and downs the past 70 years.

Be sure to be in the Grand Ceremonial Opening on the 20th day of February, which is usually followed by a grand fireworks display. HAPPY KALILANGAN!

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The lights on every corner are brightly gazing in everyone's ecstatic face, while guiding myself into the aisle in between the rows of the uniform-colored chair. It's 14th of Feburuary and every couple inside that event hall would definitely marked that day as a history.

After finding a comfortable yet suitable sit near the stage, I excitedly took a glimpse on everyone, making up the familiar faces while the light is still on its peek. I couldn't describe much more of the place that night, except the fact that I got an eye on the stage's design. It was splendid, the theme suites well.


Hours later, the event started its toll, the lights were turned off, and the stage was completely became the center of attention. After the band of instrument players ascended, David Pomeranz finally got off to the center stage who would later sing almost 15 songs. The crowd was starting to grow desperate for a David Pomeranz experience in Gensan.

The crowd had been hypnotised the time David Pomeranz stepped up and hit the note on his preluding song, Got to Believe, which later followed by his hit songs My Favorite Story, Tell Me, Trying to Get the Feeling Again, and On This Day. On the other hand, obviously, the oldies are once again reliving the spark with their partners that night.

The amazement never ended yet, instead, we were very much amaze with another unexpected-ness of David Pomeranz, his Charlie Chaplin musical approach.

The fact that I grew up with his love sings playing over and over again, I haven't been much of David Pomeranz' songs not until that night end. It was surely a night to be cherished. Although my night ended without a valentine partner, I knew I still got the best part, making new friends.I know there's more to be stated here, but i'll leave some of the experiences inside.

credits: collage photos taken from kyawster.

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By the time the 14th day of February 2009 arrive, I know i'm still loveless, I'm not desperate though, but I guess this will be my best valentine season yet. Just because of a blog entry, my valentine season would be as perfect as what I expect it to be.

February 14, the same day David Pomeranz will be performing downtown, on the other hand, myself was rewarded a chance to see him perform upclose and personal. I guess it will make my day on the 14th. Another thing is, a P1000 gift certificate from Grab-A-Crab, one of the finest dining experience in the city.

Who knows, I might find the girl-in-my-dreams there, right inside the concert hall. Or, maybe unintentionally bump her, and the rest would be the history. Who knows? I'm just picturing things out.

This perfect valentine season wouldn't be complete if Bariles Republic didn't establish a blogging contest about David Pomeranz' concert. So, thanks for giving my the chance, I got lucky! It's just my luck.

If you want to read other entries on the David Pomeranz Blogging Contest, then start it now! CLICK HERE.

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I grew up with experiences of suburban thrills, while rarely visiting places of Gensan's outskirts, particularly, Puting Bato. The moment we recieve our place to establish our Backyard Catechism thrills me. Imagine, being on a populated place, experience their way of living their, everything's a whole new level, since I grew up downtown.

Above all this,what thrilled me most is how these people showed enthusiasm to our simple teachings, especially the children. Obviously,the place is crowded with more children than adult ones. Children are eager to learn and join in activities. People in that place would really change your impressions into somewhat kind and cozy fellows, actually, they did welcomed us warmly.

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I was ecstatic about the invitation of Sir Avel, otherwise known as Bariles, regarding a bloggers meet-up. A chance to meet up the co-members of SOCCSKARGEN Bloggers was put into action at Genee, a new taste on Gensan's downtown.

Being on a wiser spot, Genee is surrounded by different schools on Gensan's Oval Plaza and Pendatun Avenue. The former Gensan Oval Grill was now transformed into a whole new level, from it's ambience, down to its food and quality service. Owner Rey Billena brought up the place into a whole new additional suiting taste of the city's Pendatun Avenue.

It was around 6:30 pm when I arrived their together with my school prof, Rammyboi, but not to call him "sir" whenever we are outside the school's vicinity. It was the first time I entered the newly renovated restaurant, along with my impressions on its interior designs, it was indeed a one-of-a-kind gig place. The ceiling is made up of a collaged photographs of Gensan's top photographers, on of it is Leonard Pe, and a well cleaned sight to be seen in every corner of Genee.

Later on, Sir Avel arrived and it didn't took long before we had our chunk of Genee's taste. Bangus-chicken combo in a single plate along with a fair-scored Mango Juice suits my dinner well. The sweet taste of their bangus is just getting splendid as you chunk more of it, while the chicken never failed my taste either, thus, making me more interested for an early comeback on the place. The serving is fair enough for its low price, definitely.

After a sip of the last mango juice, the orders never ended their. Sir Avel kept them coming, a dose of appetizer, such as halo-halo, together with a cup of two mango ice cream chunks. The approach on the appetizer was a real good thing after eating up your dinner, the halo-halo was large at serving but fair enough to satisfy your craving.

We ended up having our appetites full, while doing a little place-strolling, and a magic trick session by Nate Marx, it never failed his audience.

The big deal on the meeting that night was never forgotten, to experience a Northern Downpour, in a simplier meaning, in order to get attention not only in Mindanao but also to the country, we should be, at first, as a blogger, be involved in online communities which socializes, one of it is SOCCSKSARGEN BLOGGERS. Second one, blog about what's positively happening in our town lately, to gain more attractions which I guess will lead to a well-known blogger's community here in Gensan, it's a great privilage of we're in it.

So if you are a blogger of Gensan, or more general, SOCCSKSARGEN, why not sign up here. Let's continue growing up. I know we can.

PHOTO COURTESY OF: gensantos.com, blagadaggg.com

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Litratong Pinoy: Lila (Violet)

Sa mga nakaraang araw, medyo busy rin ako sa paaralan, maraming requirements, kaya naman, hindi bago ang litratong ilalahok ko, ULIT.

Ang litratong ito ay kuha ko matapos ang isang napakalakas na ulan nung nakaraang taon, kung saan medyo makulimlim pa ang himpapawid.

Marami ring persepyong matatagpuan sa litratong ito. Sa aking pananaw, ang emosyon ng litrato ay may halong kalungkutan at medyo weird ang dating.

Isang napakaabstract na eksplenasyon ang kulay na lumilitaw sa loob ng makulimlim na nakapaligid dito ang pag-asa. May kulay pa sa bawat madilim na ating nararanasan, at ang maganda rito, kulay LILA pa ito.

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