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This Side of Sarangani

While we were in Gen. Santos City, Mindanao last month, my sister together with her son toured my hubby and me in nearby Sarangani Province. It was about a decade ago when I first visited the place. It still has its distinct, natural charm. We stopped by at its white and seemingly massive Provincial Capitol …

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Riding the Balangay in Butuan

I used to read about it in history books. Finally, last year I had the chance to ride a replica of the centuries-old Balanghai or Balangay, also called the Butuan boat.  Thanks to a group of  fellow Filipinos who had conquered Mt. Everest who made this possible. They had wanted to “retrace the migration of …

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Christmas in Gensan

God can truly give us unexpected gifts 🙂 This December, my hubby and I were set to spend Christmas in our home city but surprise, surprise — we got an invitation from my sister to spend Christmas in Gen. Santos City 🙂 The city has been famous for its tuna. But it has also been placed …

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