Soccsksargen Summer Safari Poster
For the the first ever
Mindanao Food Appreciation Tour (MFAT, as inspired by the Davao FAT of
Avatar Media), we hied off to General Santos City, Marbel, and Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.
CDO and Davao Bloggers at Ranchero's Grill Davao
The journey started with the
Cagayan de Oro Bloggers‘ trip from CDO to Davao City. The
Davao Bloggers met up with them at
Ranchero’s Grill Davao where we enjoyed a feast of Filipino foods with various seafoods dishes as highlights. Appetizers, soups, and a variety of main course dishes excited the palates of the participants. The yummy lunch ended with fresh fruits which the participants enjoyed.
The lunch was punctuated by the introduction of the participants and reminders on the event’s goals and itinerary. And with that, the participants headed to the Overland Terminal for their land trip to General Santos City.
At GSC, lead organizers Avel and Orman Manansala with the support of Mayor Pedro “Jun” Acharon brought the participants to the Ice Castle Experience, our official residence.
Pacman Sports Bar
After settling in our comfy rooms, the group proceeded to the
Pacman Sports Bar for what was supposed to be appetizers and drinks. It turned out to be a feast of finger foods and appetizer favorites such as sisig, beef tenderloin tips, and cheesesticks.
Le Jardin Arnevel
For the participants’ dinner, the group went to
Le Jardin Arnevel where a cornucopia of Filipino dishes was waiting for them.
Bloggers at the PiYESta KTV and Restobar
For the final stop of the night, CDO and Davao Bloggers met up with members of the host group,
Soccsksargen Bloggers at
PiYESta KTV and Restobar owned and managed by blogger
Donna Mae Congson. It was indeed a PiYESta as the participants ate the best pulutan offerings of PiYESta while drinking samples of PiYESta’s cocktail drinks: Jello Shots, Gayuma, and Rhum Iced Tea. Another plus? Lechon from Mayor Acharon. The participants enjoyed the cocktails and yummy food as they mingled and got to know more of each other.
It was a day full of food, fun, and friendship!
Thank you to all our sponsors and lead organizers: Avel and Orman Manansala of Soccsksargen Bloggers, Brendel Balaga of Davao Bloggers, and Chiq Montes of CDO Bloggers! 
Photos by Chiq Montes and Charles Ortiz. Collages by Lyle Santos.
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