November 17, 2009
Announcements, BIMP-EAGA, Business, Consumer, Davao City, General Santos City, Jobs, Mindanaoan Update
The licensed bottler of RC Cola in the Philippines is allotting P1 Billion for the establishment of a new bottling facility here in Mindanao. Asiawide Refreshments Corporation’s new state-of-the-art bottling facility is set to address the softdrink markets especially in the Davao and General Santos regions.
The new RC Cola bottling facility will be put up in Davao City, Mindanao and will hopefully be operational by the first quarter of 2010.
Of course, this does not only mean additional jobs for the people in Mindanao but this also shows the confidence of business owners and capitalists on the potential of Mindanao.
Mabuhay Mindanao! 
Speaking of RC Cola, here’s a video of new RC Cola endorsers Maja Salvador and Kim Bum (Korean actor in the hugely popular “Boys Over Flowers” TV series):
October 5, 2009
Davao City, Entertainment, General Santos City, Mindanaoan Update, Television
So the Pinoy Big Brother 2009 PBB Double Up finally conducted its “magical reveal” of this year’s housemates last night. Mindanaoan was able to watch parts of the show, which was hosted by Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzales and Mariel Rodriguez.
Thankfully, there are two Mindanaoan housemates this year. One is Melisa Cantiveros from General Santos City and the other is Marielle Sorino, a fellow Dabawenyo. Both are 21 years old. Melisa is dubbed as “Inday Kengkay” and is an aspiring teacher (during her brief interview, she spoke in English…with very good intonation, I must say!) while Marielle is a single mother and admitted to having been “rebellious” before – i.e. she drank and frequently partied and as a consequence, encountered conflicts with her parents especially her mom.
The other Pinoy Big Brother Double Up housemates this year are Princess, 22, from Cebu/Fukuoka, Japan; Tom, 22, from Samar/Arizona; Yuri, 25, from Tokyo Japan; Jason, 21, from Oriental Mindoro; Delio, 26, from Batangas;
Paul Jake, 24, from Cebu; Toffi, 19, from Rizal; Carol, 22, from Tondo Manila; Yhel, 26, from Pampanga; Kenny (who happens to be Toffi’s twin brother), 19, from Rizal; JM, 29, from Quezon City and JP (who’s JM’s twin brother), 29, from Quezon City.
So why is this the 2009 Pinoy Big Brother reality show dubbed “Double Up”? Because apart from the fact that there are two sets of twins, there are also two versions of Kuya’s house. So naturally the challenge would be if the housemates would eventually figure out that there are two houses and if they notice the twins.
The winner of the new season would receive an LCD TV set, an Asian tour package, a business package, a house and lot, and one million pesos. Reportedly, the PBB 2009 winner would also donate a million pesos to a charity of their choice, making Double Up the first non-celebrity season to do so.
So who’s your bet?
September 7, 2009
Cotabato, Features, General Santos City, Headline, Mindanaoan Update, News, Personalities, SoSCksargen, Soccksargen, Socsksargen, South Cotabato, Sports
Mindanaoan gani, lahi ra gyud! 
Another Mindanaoan boxer is the current toast of the boxing world! General Santos City native Marvin “Marvelous” Sonsona recently defeated veteran Jose Lopez in a fight in Canada. Ang get this — Marvelous Marvin Sonsona is just 19 years old! Wow! Which reminds me…Perhaps Marvin should reconsider his boxer name and change it to Marvelous Mindanaoan Marvin Sonsona! Hehe
Lopez is said to be undefeated for 6 years. Unfortunately for him, a Mindanao boxer took up the challenge and…well…the world now knows who’s better 
Sonsona, who boxing experts say has powerful southpaw stance, fought in the junior bantamweight division. He defeated Jose Lopez via decision.
AYOS!
Found this video, by the way, courtesy of Queensberry Rules (check out more videos in that site too):
Hopefully, Marvelous Marvin Sonsona’s victory over Jose Lopez will further inspire our government to support local sports and athletes especially those coming from Mindanao, Philippines!
Congratulations to Team Sonsona!
September 7, 2009
Announcements, Arts, Broadcasting, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Culture, Davao City, Entertainment, Features, General Santos City, Headline, Media, Mindanaoan Artists, Mindanaoan Update, Music, Society, iligan city
Hear ye, hear ye fellow Mindanaoans! Muzika Del Sur, the country’s first and only magazine show that delves into Mindanao’s music scene, is launching a VJ hunt! If you think you have what it takes to be the next video jock (VJ) of Muzika del Sur, then check out the poster found in this Mindanao blog.
Thank you very much to my friend Rudolph for the heads up
For the uninitiated, Muzika del Sur started airing in 2006. They feature Mindanao artists and their music. From Davao to General Santos to Cotabato to Iligan to Cagayan de Oro, Muzika Del Sur makes it a point to highlight Mindanao talents. The show has various segments such as interviews, travelogues and music videos.
Muzika del Sur is also responsible for the annual Muzika Del Sur Music Awards. This unique awards ceremony aims to recognize Mindanaoan artistry.
For more opportunities meant only for Mindanaoans, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE TO MINDANAOAN (CLICK HERE!) – always be in the know!
August 8, 2009
Announcements, Events, Festivals, Fiesta, General Santos City, Leisure, Mindanaoan Update, Music, SoSCksargen, Soccksargen, Society, Socsksargen, Tourism
General Santos City, Mindanao is set to celebrate the Tuna Festival 2009 this month of August until early September. If you’re thinking of visiting that part of Mindanao, then you’re in luck — Mindanaoan found this GTX 2009 Schedule of Activities (updated as of August 7, 2009) online. Check out the schedule below. Thank you to Scribd subscriber Orman for uploading the schedule.
Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a budget hotel in General Santos City, you might want to read my review of La Tierra Del Sur. My brother and I stayed there last year when we joined the Tuna Festival 2008…and when we learned that our uncle, whom we haven’t seen in more than 10 years, died seeing his brothers and sister without proper homes. You see, my other uncle and aunt’s homes were demolished and until now, they still live in makeshift shanties along the National Road of General Santos City. You can read more about our very sad visit here.
GTX 2009 Schedule as of August 7, 2009
By the way, as of this writing, I still have not yet received an answer to the one question that I want to ask General Santos City Mayor Jun Acharon (who, by the way, I later learned is a distant relative of ours!) I guess my relatives will have another shelter-less Christmas.
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