I'm so excited to share mine...

Warm comforts, sweet, spicy, a self-indulgent glass of carrot juice and full of surprises. That's my weekend, spent with selected  Sox Bloggers on the hidden hotel of eight-division world champion boxer and  a politician Manny Pacquiao and a converted hotelier wife Jinkee Pacquiao.

photo by: Arnel Joshua Lim of  Unedited Captures

In an idyllic spot in the middle of Dadiangas heights, Roadhauz Hotel is located. At first look, it's like a human form stretching out his arms and legs while facing upwards, embracing what tomorrow brings. It was opened first quarter of the year but recently changed its management with new plans and new hopes.


The hotel was divided  into 14 standard twin rooms, 8 triple rooms, 8 superior rooms and 10 Roadhauz suites. All rooms are well-furnished with modern amenities like hot and cold shower, cabled LCD TV and wifi Internet access.  To decorate the 40 rooms hotel, they exhibit valued portraits of PacMan from one corner to another... razzle-dazzle shots of  Jinkee and family pictures can be spotted as well.

Standard Triple Room

Standard Twin Room

Superior Room

Roadhaus Suite

Roadhauz hotel is wide awake now (you can join their zumba dance session every Wednesday 5:45 am for free), plus Kee's cafe is nice addition to it. In this cafe, there comes a selection of hot coffee and refreshing juices, slices of cakes, sandwiches and pastries. Apart from the food, one can watch TV or listen to the music  that was not too loud.  Wifi is easy to use plus ample of seats available both inside and outside thus, a comfortable place to hangout with family or friends.

With their new chef (a Filipino came from Saipan) you'd love their food, especially the sushi.  I thought  sushi is the least impressive food, but  they're fine. I mean they generally taste better. What I enjoyed the most was the fish served with a wedge of cooked tomato and pieces of vegetables. We're lucky enough to taste Roadhauz Hotel and Kee's Cafe dishes before it is officially served to the public. Do you want sushi? Tempura? Pasta?   A full-sheet of new menus will be available soon.

After the heavy food tasting and sipping a healthy glass of carrot juice, here comes a dessert - Jason Veron Francisco (I'm just kidding :D). We chanced upon the opportunity to take photos with this PPB celebrity.

photo by: Arnel Lim of  Unedited Captures

Roadhauz Hotel and Kee's Cafe is located at Aparente Streetcorner Block 0, Dadiangas Heights General Santos City, Philippines. For reservation, dial (083) 553 8888 and (083) 553 5335 or pm them at their Roadhauz Hotel  facebook page.

So how's your weekend? Feel free to share them at the comment box below.I'd love to hear about them. ^_^

Malungon Sarangani Province Map

Alkikan Ampon Atlae Banahaw Banate B'Laan Datal Batong Datal Bila Datal Tampal J.P. Laurel Kawayan

Kibala Kiblat Kinabalan1 Lower Mainit Lutay Malabod Malalag Cogon Malandag Malungon Gamay Nagpan

Panamin Poblacion San Juan San Miguel San Roque Talus Tamban Upper Biangan Upper Lumabat Upper Mainit

For anyone who had visited Sarangani, there is not a single doubt that it is indeed a beautiful province. Towns like Glan are the most visited area in Sarangani because of its scenic spots. With the increased visits from local and foreign tourists, investors see this as a big opportunity.

Actually there are numerous towns and municipalities in Sarangani that are also worth the investment. Agriculture is one industry that is rampant and major economic booster in the country and here in Sarangani there are lots of potential spots.

Malungon is a town in Sarangani Province that is abundant with natural resources. It is safe to say that this town is blessed with the antiquity of Philippine culture with the tribes living in the area and is also blessed with rich soils for varieties of agricultural products to thrive. However, not much of its rich natural resources are explored and turned into an investment opportunity. Like for example, the corn industry. Sarangani is one of the Philippines’ corn producing provinces and Malungon has the biggest percentage of producing the agricultural product covering 33% of the total land hectare.  Because the province don't have a processing plant for feeds, these agricultural products are marketed to General Santos.

There are lots of potentials that investors will see as soon they consider Malungon as their next agricultural hub. Here are the listed potentials that are guaranteed to yield higher profits for investors:

"Sarangani Golden Mango" photo by: saranganiphotonews

1. The favorable climate of Sarangani makes it suitable to grow fruits like Mango. Sarangani is also a major producer of the Philippines’ national fruit. The municipality of Malungon grows these fruits abundantly with high quality when it comes to taste and size.

Malungon is considered as the biggest mango producing town not only in Sarangani but the entire SOCKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and General Santos), with more or less 5,000 hectares and it will be double or triple in  the coming years.

2.  Rubber, a highly indispensable material for many big industries are also grown here locally because of the town’s good rainfall.

3.   Malungon has 117,553 hectares of potential land for Oil Palm Production according to the Office of the Provincial Agricultural (OPag) and Commercial Crops and Development Program.

4.  Waterways in the municipality are not a problem because it is adequately supplied by spring development projects.

Malungon’s potentiality as the next agricultural hub in the province lies in its physical characteristics. The land is of various forms which include plain, valleys, rolling-hilly and hilly and mountainous with soil types ranging from clay, loam to sandy loam. These characteristics are the perfect fit for investment areas such as processing plants, milling plants, Industrial tree Plantation, Agro Forestry, Fruit production, livestock breeding and farming and production of ornamental plants. Investment opportunities like these should not be neglected. This will remain potentials unless someone will take the opportunity.

My first Bo's Coffee experience was at its original franchise in SM Davao few years ago and I really <3 their World Coffee and durian pie. Yesterday, I chanced  upon the opportunity to be witnessed (to try their coffee I haven't had before) the grand opening of Bo's Coffee - the 59th branch and the 8th branch in Mindanao.

Relaxing music, fully air conditioned ambiance and captivating smell of coffee - these  are the things pop up on my mind when I think of my Bo's Experience at SM Gensan City. But as a heavy coffee drinker as I am, the latter is the most memorable experience that makes this place more entrancing. 

Bo's Coffee is famed in the field of coffee known for its "just-roasted freshness" meaning FRESH coffee beans harvested from Sagada, Mt.Kitanglad, Benguet and even Mt. Matutum. One of the coffee shops promotes local coffee beans and helps the  coffee growers in the Philippines. We should patronize Bo's Coffee then.

But it has something more to offer as they have sweet snacks and loads of desserts like Cookie for the gods, Hungarian Sausage or Biscotti. Soon, Bo's Coffee in Gensan will  serve all-day breakfast meals with coffee, of course!

Heaven of  Sweet Snacks and Desserts

All in all, when it comes to cozy place with best coffee, Bo's Coffee is the boss. ^_^  If you are planning to visit General Santos City, be sure to visit Bo's Coffee at SM- Gensan. They are open from 8am til 11pm.

Are you a Bo's Coffee fan also? Feel free to share your Bo's experience at the comment box below. I've love to read them ;) 

Greetings from beautiful mountains of Malungon! Living here for 27 years, I guess it's about time to promote my hometown not only the existing tourist spots in Malungon but the potential spots as well.  Sarangani province’s landlocked town, Malungon because it has to be a potential tourist hub. Although many have not yet explored its natural gifts, Malungon is definitely a good place to go on a nature trekking with the many natural wonders it boasts.

The Datal Bila Waterwold is a 20 hectare land development located in Barangay Datal Bila. It is situated near the Mt. Matutum Nature Park. Nature lovers would surely embrace the beauty of this area with over 91 endemic flora and fauna living in the area.

Perhaps go on a trekking at Busagan Falls. It is one spot in the town backpackers and dirt bike riders would love to visit. Trekking towards the falls allows one to explore the interior mountains of Barangay J.P. Laurel, Malungon.

Bohol is not only the place in the country that houses the Philippine Tarsiers. The Nanima Watershed found below the Kalon Barak Skyline Ridge is the home of Philippine Tarsiers, the world’s smallest monkey, where the indigent people of Malungon (Blaan and Tagakaolo tribes) consider them as a sacred creature. It is also home to biodiversity which includes eagles and other endangered species. It covers an area of reforested 283 hectares with endemic species of trees and a good source of potable water.

Kalon Barak Skyline Ridge during Sunrise

A great area in the province that tourists would probably compare in Tagaytay is the Kalonbarak Skyline. The skyline lies 750 feet above sea level with a viewing point of Mt. Apo, Mt. Matutum, Sarangani Bay and Davao Golf. Not only it is the home of Sarangani Tarsiers, it is also where 3 villages of Blaan tribe reside. Kalonbarak Skyline will soon be launched as an Eco-cultural project by the municipality. People that will visit the area will learn from the indigent people living in this place their way of practices and living.

Other cool destinations tourists might want to go around are the JQ and La Hermosa Farms, Pacman Farms, Sitio Rancho and the Peak Restaurants, Villareal Garden Resort, Busagan Falls, banana and pineapple plantations, mango farmlands, and Community Museum and Home of Living Traditions.

Malungon Sarangani may be a landlocked municipality in Sarangani and may not be blessed with picturesque waters with white sand beaches but it sure is blessed with teeming bush lands, different land formations and waterfalls that will surely satisfy a tourist’s delight.

B3 Soddaco Farm located at Upper Mainit, Malungon Saragani Province

Cottage at the center of the Lake in B3 Soddaco Farm in Malungon Sarangani

Koi Pond @3Doe EcoPark in Malandag, Malungon Saragani Province

Different ATV Adventure Trail you can enjoy

The next time you’ll visit Sarangani, never miss the Municipality called Malungon – a town that has well maintained the balance of nature, innovation and culture.

After how many months of waiting, finally SM-Gensan opens its doors to the Generals today. And  Sox Bloggers Became a Part of its Inauguration yesterday.

First, We had a SM-Supermarket trip as the Greenbag Ambassadress Lei Denise Nazaree Marzona toured us from one station to another.

SM Supermarket Gensan- At Your Service, Yes! Aside from reliable and friendly customer  assistants, one can also experience  a personalized and hi-tech supports.  There's a queue-busters  to save you from long lines as it will scan your purchases before you get to the cashier, all you have to is pay. 

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Indeed, SM Supermarket will make your grocery shopping to the next level. Aside that they have all your needs from fresh foods, home items and even your business needs, SM- Gensan offers exciting promos.

How to Get There: The island is a popular place to rest for local fishermen. It means you are safe to approach them to bring you to Isla Puting Bas. They only ask you to shoulder the gasoline, but you can give them a bonus, for they are really good in entertaining travelers and tourists.

Hello Mindanao bias!

Isn't the picture above fun? One of my friends took that last weekend when we were in Dahican Beach in Mati, Davao Oriental. Oriental.

In that picture, we're running, jumping and battling against giant waves of Dahican Beach. Moments of struggles as we fondly called it. However, we really enjoyed every struggle, even some of my friends were knocked down not just once but twice. hahahha. This experience  was truly unique.

This beach is one of the popular destinations in Mati City; it has 17 kilometers of pure, fine  and white-sand shore. Since this place is facing the Pacific Ocean, it is rich in big waves perfect for skim-boarding and surfing. Dahican Beach is another version of Siargao - The Surfing Capital of the Philippines. Some of the locals and even tourists come here bringing their skim and surf boards to practice. In fact, this is the favorite place by the locals for tournaments in the region.

How to Get There

From Mati bus terminal,  there are lots of tricycles going to Dahican.

Wanting to try zipline for a day  but don’t know where to go?

Here’s how! Visit the Asia’s longest dual zipline in Bukidnon, the Dahilayan Adventure Park.

Dahilayan Adventure Park is fast becoming Bukidnon's most famous tourist destination. photo from: suroypilipinas.com

It boasts their two 840m long zipline and feel the thrill of flying through 4700 ft. above sea level. You’ll be your superman dream for more than 2 minutes. Not only that! As you go through the air you’ll zoom through lush greenery and breathtaking views found only in the mountains of Dahilayan. It’s guaranteed safe and fun for all ages alike. Sounds good right? But there’s more in this place than just fulfilling your dream of being a superman for a day.

This place is more like a one stop shop for all sorts of adventurers. Dahilayan Adventure Park  houses many outdoor adventures for all ages some of the activities that you can do inside the park are as follows:

Dahilayan Adventure Park has everything you needed from nature tripping, outdoor adventures and not to mention their one of a kind Pine Grove Lodge. This is the place to go when you’re tired of trying all the adventures they have. Pine Grove Mountain Lodge has nine room ski chalet inspired Manor which has a very warm and relaxing view of Mt. Kitanglad. This place will take you into a county like place in the U.S.A. The ambience is more like a western side since pines just surround the place exquisitely.

The DAHILAYAN ADVENTURE PARK will not just let you marvel in their park. They also offer GreatZip adventure tours. These tours will not only let you try the thrilling adventures but this tour will also allow you to see the wonders of Bukidnon’s finest!



Tour packages are as follows:

Asia’s longest zipline: Dahilayan Adventure park

-->ZIPLINING or RAFTING (1,200/pax)

-->1699/pax (minimum of 10)

-->1999/ pax (minimum of 10)

Get the thrill of your life and visit Dahilayan Adventure Park in Bukidnon! My visit in Dahilayan is a memory to keep. The whole place is more than just an adventure park; this is a place to go for a quality time with your family or loved one. The whole place is soothing for all sorts of relaxation.

You can visit their website here for inquiries and booking :)

Make Sand Castles in White Haven Beach Resort ^_^