THE REAL ME

Hi........... I'm Sarah Jane Canla-on. 20 yrs of age. i was born last september 13,1991. i live in prk. 18, employees village, brgy fatima, general santos city. we are 6 sibblings. 3 girls and 3 boys. i am the youngest. started studed at the age of 6 in pre school. since i was studed in grade school theirs so many trials that came to my life. iu try that my both parents separated to each other. and no one wants to live with my father. i swear to my self that i can finish my study so that i can help my mother. i study hard, i graduated in grade school with a smile because i belong to the honor student in my class. now i dont what happen to me. even i study hard still im not belong to the honor student. but its okay because as long as im not fail. at the age of 9 i try to work . i sale d barbecue at night and in weekends i luandry in my uncle's house.

when i was 13 i came here in general santos city. my father wants to support me and my sibblings in our studying in high school. at first i dont want to go here because i put in my mind that i dont have a father anymore but my eldest sister told me that it is for my future and my mama convince me to go with my sister. i decide to go with my sisters. because of our decision my mama and papa back their  relationship. my mama compare me to my one sister. so i swear to myself that i can graduate with out any boys that link to me. now im so happy because i hve a friend that always their for me when im lonely. i thank to my parents that support me and they are the reason why im still fighting to the trials that come to my life. i than god because he give a strength and god health.

GOLDENSTATE'S: TUNA SKILLS OLYMPICS 2011

MAYOR DARLENE ANTONINO-CUSTODIO AND GOLDENSTATE COLLEGE'S CEO DR. WARREN A. MANILAY, MNSA

General Santos City - Continuing its quest for skills’ excellence and supremacy in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hall of Famer Goldenstate College had successfully staged its 5th Tuna Festival Skills Olympics sponsored by Ajinomoto Philippines, Philippine Foremost Milling Corporation, and KCC Mall of Gensan with pride and stride. Compared to the previous events, this year’s activity was held at KCC Mall of Gensan’s Convention and Events Center on September 21-22, 2010 and was flocked with guests who for the first few times graced the said event. On top of the list was no less than the young and newly appointed TESDA Director General Sec. Emmanuel Joel Villanueva (son of JIL’s Bro. Eddie Villanueva) who did the honor of ribbon-cutting to signal the commencement of the program along with Sarangani Province Gov. Migs Domingues, Rep. Carol Lopez, Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio (Gensan City), CEO Warren Manilay, Ph.D., Finance Oficer Sara Jane Manilay and other guests.

During the opening ceremony, Sec. Villanueva keynoted the importance of developing the skills among the students in their chosen endeavor in order to become an integral part of the nation-building. Further, during his well-listened speech, the young secretary stressed the need to dream and work for it in order to realize and live in it. This year’s tuna fest was well participated by at least 10 high schools and 18 colleges from all over Mindanao to name a few – Irineo Santiago National High School of Metro Dadiangas, Koronadal National Comprehensive High School, Poblacion Polomolok National High School, Lagao National High School, Polytechnic College of Davao Del Sur, Notre dame of Marbel University, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, Davao Merchant Marine Academy, Stratford International School, St. Joseph Technical Academy of Davao City, Green Valley College, and others. The said participating schools battled it their way in a two-day grueling sessions as High Schools (Sept.21) and College participants (Sept. 22) raced it in the following events:

        Table Napkin Folding
        Tuna Sashimi Platter
        Angel Hair Pasta
        Cake Decoration
        Waiter’s Relay
        Skills Demonstration
        Flower Arrangement
        Table Skirting
        Bartending

Culinary and Hospitality Industry professors from Manila adjudged all the entries both in high school and college categories. Dean Mitchel Borja (University of Batangas), Mr. Rudie Cabardo (Arellano University), Mr. Willie Bejar (Phil. Women’s University, Asian Baking Institute), Mr. Milton Nunga (Lyceum of the Philippines University), and Chef Ed Tawagon (La Consolacion College-Manila) were all amazed with the way participants this year braced themselves just to come up with the all superb presentations.

At the end of the day, winners were declared emceed by Ferdie Alcantara, MAEd. Green Valley College emerged as the champions in the College Category and Koronadal National Comprehensive High School triumphed as the High School category champs!

THE CEREMONIAL CUTTING OF THE RIBBON WITH TESDA DIRECTOR GENERAL SEC. EMMANUEL JOEL VILLANUEVA, REP. CAROL LOPEZ OF YACAP PARTY LIST, DR. WARREN A. MANILAY AND SOME SPECIAL GUEST

ANGEL HAIR PASTA EXHIBITS

GOVERNOR MIGZ DOMINGUEZ SHARING SOME THOUGHTS TO THE STUDENTS AND GUESTS

THE DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES FROM MANILA: SIR RUDY, SIR ED AND SIR MITCHELL

TUNA FESTIVAL IN GENERAL SANTOS CITY

TUNA FESTIVAL

Tuna Festival Tuna Float Festival Street Dancing

GENERAL SANTOS CITY The Philippines Tuna Capital Sept. 3 - 5 / General Santos City (1 hour 45 minutes from Manila by air) TUNA FESTIVAL General Santos City is a three time awardee for the "Most Competitive City" in the Philippines for the years 1999-2000 (all cities), 2000-2001 (mid-sized city) and 2001-2002, an honor bestowed by the Asian Institute of Management SGV policy forum and the Department of Trade and Industry. Perhaps, unlike more prominent Philippine festivals which started out as an output of a planned concept, Tuna Festival sprung from a spontaneous idea. In 1998, during the 30th City Charter Anniversary, the General Santos City Tourism Association (GSCTA) - a consortium of hotels, resorts, restaurants, travel agencies, and other tourism-related establishments, then chaired by Mrs. Liwanag Ferrer - staged a one of a kind affair at the then Halieus Mall (now RD Plaza), that showcased gastronomical tuna cuisine through culinary competitions, exhibits, and such other visual and taste delights anchoring on the bounty of the sea with emphasis on tuna as the central thematic relishment. A Parada sa dagat or street dancing, Tuna revolution or float parade competition including the Higante ng dagat competition is one of the highlights during the culmination of the activities is expected to have a live in the street signaling to Gensanian’s. The Bancarera competition and the opening of the 5th tuna congress and trade exhibit for tuna industry, the Coca-cola Hottah concert, Shashimi night and the blood bath would be on Sept. 4 during the said event in oval plaza tuna saya will also be held at the where luscious sashimi are serve while ethnic and folk dances are being presented to paid ticket holders. On the last day of celebration the pamahaw ug pasalamat will celebrate at the city hall on the last day of the festival. A seafood breakfast treat will follow after mass simultaneously, closing of the 5th tuna congress, Drum and Lyre competition, live Drama in oval, Tampisaw sa baybayon, street party, concert sa junction, barilis night and the fireworks display at the roof top of city hall.