On the foot of the majestic Mt. Matutum lies a secret village that are known only to the locals of Polomolok and GenSan. First timers will have a hard time finding it since it is not plotted on tourist maps. It is situated in the middle of Dole Philippines' 10,000 hectares of pineapple plantation. I'm not even sure I'm allowed to blog about it.hehe. It just makes me feel proud in knowing that there is such a place in faraway Mindanao.
Of course there are reasons for its elusiveness. Dole Kalsangi is home to the multinational company’s ex-pats and top management. I could understand since some management positions in top companies as big as Dolefil hold sensitive positions. So let us not wonder why it is one of the safest places down south. Security there can be quite stiff mind you so if you’re planning to visit the place, I suggest you befriend one of the residents living there so they can vouch for you when you suddenly appear at the gate since the security guards won’t let you in not unless you have a sponsor from the company.
Upon entering Kalsangi, it feels as though you are not in Mindanao. Its streets are lined with Norfolk pine trees, Macademia trees (yep they have that there!), and other big trees complete with big wild ferns you only see in high altitude places. The cabin log houses remind me of Subic or Camp John Hay in Baguio.
Dole Kalsangi boasts not only of the elite living quarters of Dolefil's top brass but also of the premiere 9-hole golf course that is a favorite of many golfers in these parts. Its golf course is lined with a number of Norfolk and Pine trees that make you feel that you are playing golf somewhere in Europe. It's clubhouse is comparable to those in high society villages in the metro. It has an Olympic sized pool, kiddie playground and a restaurant that serves yummy delicacies that make lunches and dinners a festive occasion that most celebrate birthdays, anniversary among others.
To get there, you must first ask for a sponsor from any Dole regular employee. Then ask to guide you to the roads going to Club Kalsangi. Its not open for everybody so make sure you find a sponsor first, since they are the only gate pass you will need. :) Hope you get the chance to see for your own eyes the beauty of Club Kalsangi in Polomolok, South Cotabato
7 comments:
ganda talaga ng kalsangi , miss ko na burger nila =)
hi cidy.. oo sarap nga burger nila.. hopefully i can blog about their food din. :)
Hi Lynette!
Dolefil Kalsangi has always been one of the top tourism drawers of Soccksargen!
I miss their Barbecue nights! Once again, your photos here are amazing! Thanks for sharing!
thanks for visiting our blog kuya avel! :)
im planning to take my friend to kalsangi for next week. He is from South Africa. can anyone help me to show him around and maybe lunch. heres my email: wzzpieph@gmail.com
hi djm, as much as I would like to help you with Kalsangi, I'm afraid I can't. Baka you know someone who works at Dole Phils? an employee can give you right of passage at the Kalsangi gates. Someone from Dole must be able to sponsor you. really sorry can't help you there. Hoping you find a way to bring your friend at Kalsangi.
nice blog. :) it gets boring here though
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