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Part 2 - Pacquiao Country: Gen San at its Best!

My day began with a BIG smile and a positive vibe! The hotel serves breakfast for free! Good enough for a very affordable rate. I even didn't bother to have two spoons that time. Kutsara't kutsara. Saranggani Highlands was in my itinerary and I rented a cab for my transportation. Meet Manong Taxi Driver :) The travel lasted for about 30 - 40 minutes and it was a fun ride with Manong. He gave me some inputs about the Province and I learned a lot. From the highway, we passed by a hilly and rough road  leading to the Highlands. For a hundred pesos worth of any products they're selling, you can already enjoy the amenities. The view was breathtaking! It's a place where the meeting of the land, sea and sky is at its best. I spent an hour for my Highland tour and thereafter, we went down the city. We passed by the Fish Port, Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao's old house, their Convenient store managed by Jinky Pacquiao's twin and of course...

Part1 - Pacquiao Country: The Adventure Begins

The main reason of my travel is to witness my dear friends' wedding. I felt lucky to be part of it since the venue is none other than, THE TUNA CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES - GENERAL SANTOS CITY. A month prior the most awaited date, I booked in advance a back and forth ticket at its PROMO rate at around 3000+ PhP. A dream come true for me for I'm in Gen San now and is excited to explore the City. Preparation before a travel is a must. "What to bring list" is very helpful. Tickets, personal belongings, itinerary list and enough pocket money must be inside your backpacks! Haha... :) While waiting for my departure time at Iloilo International Airport, I met Dra. Gonzales (Arnold's mom - Arn was my med classmate) and this lovely couple. April and Tamsi were my college friends. They are on a tour and I wish them a super fun-filled time and experiences. I was with Apple (Med classmate) and her mom on the plane and at around 2pm we left Iloil...