Hanging In and Taking Small Steps

Just Hang In There, Jinks!

(Thank you for the legacy, dear Kyawster!)

Davao's Ranchero's Grill

The side entrance of the famous Ranchero's Grill in Davao City.

Handsome young men and women dressed as cowboys and cowgirls are more than happy
to serve your ordered foods.

Ranchero Grill's Bestseller : The mouthwatering Baby Backribs

Their Brahman's Feast that will surely make your eyes oogle.

Their delectable Seafood Platter

Pugong Malutong a.k.a. Crispy Quails

Old Time Favorite Beef Pochero

Thirst Quenching Honeydew Melon Shake

RANCHERO'S GRILL - Davao

is a must visit resto when you're in the City of Waling Waling and Durian

Why?

It's all here. . .

Nice Ambience

Good Food

Friendly Management & Staff

Best Service

Again, many thanks to the great Leonard Pe for the pics!

I Came, I Saw, I Conquered: The Davao Outland Adventure

Trying to relax by texting

OMG, signing the waiver together with Cindy


Off for orientation/further instructions



Listening with all my ears despite the very fast beating of my heart




Getting ready!





Trekking towards the lake for a raft ride



We're almost there! (the lake)

Thinking if I'm going or staying behind

Getting ready for the zip of a lifetime!

(am still thinking of backing out, pero sayang ang pictures eh)

Last minute pose with Cindy before she flew up, up and away

dyan dyaran - ayaw ko itulak dong ha. . .

yiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeee here I go - see you all at the other side of the lake!

(I made it! Thanks God, wala nabugto ang cable)

To Messrs. Leonard and Migs, Thank you for capturing this ride of a lifetime!

I won't forget you guys! You're awesome!

A Tribute To My Beloved Ate Bai

Today, March 10, 2009, is the birthday

of my Ate Bai, a beloved friend and co-worker

This day marks also the end of her government career

and the start of of her budding career

as a full time housewife, mother and grandmother.

I am melancholic and a little bit depressed

Seeing an epitome of an ideal government worker leave us

after three decades of spending her valuable hours

reaching out and serving our clients

helping and enriching lives of fellow employees.

Nevertheless, I am very much thankful

for having met her during my stint with DOLE,

for having a friend with a heart so full,

for being associated to a woman who, inside out, is so beautiful.

Hasta La Vista, Ate Bai!

A Wacky Evening with Pooh and K in Gensan

On April 19, 2009, stand up comedians Manny "Pooh" Kyaw and Kay Brosas are coming to town to turn the Generals evening into a wacky one. They are performing together in a show entitled "Laugh Til You Drop with Pooh-K" at the Lagao Gymnasium in General Santos City.

Many people say that "laughter is the best medicine!" , it's the best antidote, distressor and the best way to stay young looking. So, what are you waiting for, guys? Grab your tickets now!

For sure, this will be an unforgettable night of a million laughter and fun from two versatile performers for thousands of Generals.

Tickets are reasonably priced at:

Platinum - P600(reserve seats, court area)

Gold - P400 (free seating, court area)

Silver - P250 (free seating, lower bleacher, black seats)

Bronze - P150 (free seating, upper bleacher)

For further details, you may contact the numbers written in the poster above or call the

City Mayor's Office at (083) 554-4214, look for Ms. Haydee.

See all of you there!

Brewing It Up With Bloggers at The Generals Brew

Gensan based bloggers once again made their formidable presence felt by converging at the newest coffee haven in Gensan, The Generals Brew, which is located at the heart of the city, Pioneer Avenue. The place, being Wi Fi connected, is just right for bloggers of all ages and sizes!

Gens Brew is owned and managed by the beautiful duo Letty and Quin Du. Their welcoming smile is an add on to the already cozy ambience of the place. Complementing the duo's effective management of the place are vibrant staff who are always seeing to it that all customers are treated with respect and served efficiently.

Offered coffee concoctions and delicious sandwiches are reasonably priced. Must try also are their combo meals, breakfast included, served with iced tea and brewed coffee respectively. Mostly priced at less than 70 pesos, you will surely get your money's worth after trying out Gens Brew's offerings.

Muchmore, for a minimum of Php300, they will deliver your orders right at your doorsteps!

All you have to do is dial (083)552-6559!

A sure welcome relief for busy people out there.

So, guys what are you waiting for? Order na!

Pics here are grabbed from the great Leonard Pe's collection.

A Long Weekend for the Generals

It is going to be a long weekend for the Generals because our 70th Foundation Anniversary/Kalilangan Festival which falls tomorrow, Feb. 27, had been officially declared by Malacanang by virtue of Proclamation No. 1730 as Special Non-Working Holiday.

For the workers, since it is a special holiday,

If the day is unworked, the no work, no pay policy shall apply unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment on a special day even if the day is unworked.

If worked, plus 30 percent of the employee's daily rate of 100 percent shall apply on the first eight hours of work, and in excess of eight hours, plus 30 percent of the hourly rate on said day.

If the day falls on the employee's rest day and is worked, plus 50 percent of the daily rate of 100 percent shall apply on the first eight hours of work, and in excess of eight hours, plus 30 percent of the hourly rate.

I am reprinting herein the full text of Proclamation No. 1730:

MALACANANG
Manila

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES


PROCLAMATION NO. 1730


DECLARING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009, AS SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS

WHEREAS, Friday, February 27, 2009, marks the 70th Foundation Day anniversary and Kalilangan Festival of General Santos City;

WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of General Santos be given full opportunity to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Executive Secretary, by authority of Her Excellency, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, do hereby declare Friday, February 27, 2009, as special (non-working) day in the City of General Santos.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 25th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.


By authority of the President:


(SGD)EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary

By the Executive Secretary:


(SGD) JOAQUIN C. LAGONERA
Senior Deputy Executive Secretary