A-Montana Resort - an A Class Resort!

A-Montana Resort (previously known as Isla Parilya) is a charming cove-like resort situated in Brgy. Ladol, Alabel, Sarangani Province. The resort is surrounded by a huge fishing pen which gives its visitors a sense of isolation, of quiet relaxation and peace. It is perfect for tourists who crave for a hushed respite amidst a busy life in the city.

Its facilities are newly improved and includes among others a kidney shaped swimming pool with a man-made waterfall. A perfect hit for families with kids. The swimming pool area is also a perfect venue for garden weddings and celebrations of other occasions.

While the kids are swimming, the daddies can while away their time and enjoy fishing around the resort. Fishing gear and bait are provided by the resort for a minimal fee.

The rooms in the resort remind me of Dos Palmas in Palawan, only miniature in context. The rooms are situated in concrete stilts above the water, with a boardwalk connecting everything to the main hall or the front desk. 

They also have a restaurant, the Formosa Café serving most Filipino dishes as well as an assortment of seafood at a reasonable rates. Guests need not bring food and drinks inside the resort. The Blue Emperor Bar also serves liquor and a variety of drinks.

They also have a big banquet and conference facility for corporate or company events which  is aptly named Sarangani Cove. Room rates start at P1,800 for the standard matrimonial or twin, P2,500 for a suite room, P3,500 for a family room, and P4,500 for the family deluxe room inside Sarangani Cove. For big groups, they have the Double Deck Room at P7,000 and Dorm Type Room at P4,000. All rooms are air-conditioned with TV, hot and cold shower and are all Wi-Fi ready. 

For further inquiries, you may contact them through their email: amontanaresort@pldtdsl.net or through any of these numbers: 083-826-6699/ 553-8553/ 553-0220/ 553-0110/ 301-333

Cinematica Gensan by Parc Cruz and Ku Manahan

PARC acronym for his real name Philip Anthonie Reyes Cruz is known in the photography universe as one of the best especially indefying conventions in photography. A digital artist and lensman, his talent stems from having a deep passion for the arts, a true artist to say the least. His creative juices just keeps on flowing, producing photos that take our breath away - literally.

KU (Indra) MANAHAN, another celebrated photographer, whose passion for photography is infectious continue to give us photos that are worthy of gracing magazine covers. He started his career in photography by shooting concerts, band profiles and singers doing press photos, website photos and album inserts for a variety of local musicians.

Together these two guys gave Gensan "Cinematica" a workshop that tackles lighting, photography and the most extensive post processing techniques  inspired by the movies. Well in this case, having models from the Cosplay organization in Gensan, Anime characters were a major part of the photo shoot which happened on the first day of the workshop. The second day of the workshop is spent on post processing techniques.

Parc and Ku not only shared their talents in photography, but they also made the workshop fun and entertaining with their wittiness, cracking jokes that made the attendees howling with laughter (well me included :). As well us leaving a wealth of information for the attendees, taking their photography into a whole new level. 

Cinematica Gensan was held at the A-Montana Resort at Alabel, Sarangani Province.