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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. ^_^

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 ;) 

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.

GenSan is what we call the city pride of South Cotabato. It is a highly urbanized city in the Southern part of Mindanao and is home of fresh and luxurious tuna. Not only is this the cradle of the best seafoods, it also prides itself with its home grown talents like Manny Pacquiao, Gerald Anderson and Melai Cantiveros. If you have plans in exploring Mindanao, include this one – there is no doubt you would come to appreciate its beauty.


If you’re coming from places farther than Mindanao, you may get to GenSan by plane. General Santos has its own airport, in fact the second largest in the country. Or may get here by sea travel, GenSan seaport accommodates boat trips to and from Cebu, Manila and Iloilo. If you wish to travel by land, there are buses available from Davao City to General Santos. It will take about 3 hours travel and will cost you P250.00.


Getting around General Santos wouldn’t be hard. Mulitcabs, jeepneys and tricycle are available downtown to take you anywhere in the area.


General Santos is best known for its production of fresh and expensive tuna. Try to visit the General Santos Fishport Complex, a 11 hectare complex located at Tambler, General Santos City. It is 32 kilometers south of the city proper. It provided about a hundred thousand jobs for Gensan locals.

General Santos Highlights 

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Never miss the Kalilangan Festival. This is the season wherein the folks of General Santos commemorate the festivity of giving and sharing by the Maguinadanaoan tribe. It also showcases different arts and culture showing off different rites, rituals and traditions. Among the most anticipated activity during this season are:

The Fireworks Display. Citizens and tourists anticipate in awe the grand display of fireworks at the Oval Plaza. This is usually done before and after the festival.

GenSan Eco Karera.  “Karera” means “Race”, therefore this event is more like that of an Amazing Race. They have to hurdle over obstacles for about 100 kilometers.

Kadsayagan. A parade of street dancing and competition. The participants showcase the tradition of the T’boli tribe in South Cotabato. Usually, the parade starts at the prestigious Lion’s Beach to the Oval Plaza, where the participants show off their tribal dances.

What festival would best showcase what General Santos is made of? The Tuna Festival is what most tourists come after General Santos. It is an annual a week-long celebration in honour of General Santos City’s pride – Tuna.  This festival is probably one of the most sought after festivals in the Philippines. A parade of street dancing usually is performed during the kick off of the festival. There will also be a parade of floats featuring the giant replicas of Tuna along with other sea elements. During the entire week, there are a lot of activities in store for the GenSan folks and tourists which you will surely indulge yourselves into. And of course, do not miss its native delicacy – tuna. The tuna of General Santos is one that is mouth watering and the sea foods are simply the best!

Where to Eat

Piyesta Restobar – this restaurant have a fiesta like ambiance, just as what their restaurant implies. General Santos locals and tourists are thumbs up to the dishes they offer. Located at Alfresco Strip, Robinson’s Place General Santos City, this restobar has sashimi and jelly o shots as their best to offer. Other best selling dishes are Crispy Tuna Buntot, Kura Stick, Binusog na Pusit. They also have KTV’s for you and your friends to sing out. Definitely a must try!


Ranchero Gensan – After a day’s tour around Gensan, dine in at one of the luxurious restaurants in General Santos City, Ranchero Grill. Home of grilled dishes, Ranchero offers its customers the best tasting baby back ribs in town. Also included in their list of best sellers are sizzling tuna belly, grilled tuna jaw, fried quail egg and pochero. Located at the National Highway, it is accessible to tourists and locals.

Chicken Hauz – famous for their specialty garlic chicken, Chicken Hauz has well established its name in the streets of General Santos City. Tourists and locals who have come to this restaurant would always crave for this dish over and over again. Located at South Osmena Street.


Where to Stay:

Sun City Suites.  Whether you are for business trip or on a vacation, Sun City Suites would be the best place to stay in General Santos City. This 42-room hotel is packaged with a 32 inch LCD tv, free internet access, and a telephone system for both IDD and NDD calls. This hotel lies in the business district of General Santos City and is accessible to both leisure (near a golf course) and health care. It is also a 30-minute ride from the General Santos Airport.


Sonly Suites. Located at Mateo Road, Lagao, General Santos City, Sonly Suites offer its guests with different theme rooms you can choose from. With its location, it provides its guests easy access to the tourist destinations and business centers in General Santos. This 21-room hotel has their own shower and internet access.

Florotel. A hotel perfect for both business and leisure, Florotel hotel has 31 furnished rooms and these rooms are of modern touch, equipped with facilities like Hot and Cold shower, Cable TV and free internet access with complimentary breakfast. This hotel also caters functions.  It is located at North Laurel Avenue, General Santos City.