The April-June 2014 issue of Gensan Gazer Quarterly (GGQ) highlights a mix of local culture, global exploration, and lifestyle features, maintaining its role as General Santos City's window to both local and international happenings. Despite recent considerations of moving exclusively online, the magazine continues its print edition for at least one more issue in 2014, demonstrating GGQ's commitment to tangible readership and print journalism.
The issue opens with an editorial note emphasizing GGQ's ongoing collaboration with regional business chambers, particularly the General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Sarangani Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for upcoming publications such as the ASEAN Entrepreneur magazine. Readers are informed that the print schedule remains uninterrupted until the third quarter, ensuring continuity and tangible presence in the community.
The magazine features a glossy centerfold supplement celebrating personalities and places encountered during GGQ's unofficial 2013-2014 U.S. tour. Complementing this are regular lifestyle sections, including health and fitness, music and book selections, environment, and curated snippets of local and global news. Travel content is a recurring highlight, with articles covering experiences in Hollywood, Florida, Bangkok, Thailand, and reflections on Singapore, the city where GGQ originated.
A prominent theme is life commencements, showcased on the cover with three Gensan graduates. These images capture milestones, joy, and optimism, reflecting the magazine's dedication to community stories and youth empowerment. The cover photography, by Apple Greatson, symbolizes GGQ's broader mission: celebrating the city's vibrant culture while linking it to global experiences.
Travel-related narratives include "A Different Kind of Hollywood," presenting a fresh perspective on a globally familiar locale, and "Thai Treasures II," continuing the exploration of Southeast Asian culture. The magazine also delivers lifestyle entertainment features such as the Endless Summer swimsuit series and retail therapy guides, designed to engage readers with contemporary fashion and leisure trends.
In the music section, GGQ spotlights eclectic sounds and artists, including Avicii, Beck, and Mogwai, while the book reviews offer diverse literary picks such as "Leaving the Sea" and "Boy, Snow, Bird," catering to a wide range of reader interests. Social commentary is interwoven through essays like "Why Can't I Read?," reflecting on community literacy initiatives, and "Toxic Tech" alongside "Disconnect in a Connected World," which examine modern technology's impact on daily life and social connectivity.
Throughout the issue, GGQ maintains a balance between vibrant visuals and thoughtful editorial content, blending community focus with global awareness. From the celebratory cover stories to travelogues and lifestyle tips, the magazine preserves its reputation as a cultural bridge, connecting Gensan City's residents with broader regional and international contexts.
This Q2 2014 issue exemplifies GGQ's continued dedication to storytelling, design, and local-global engagement. By providing a rich mix of features—from graduation milestones to travel narratives, lifestyle guides, music reviews, and socially conscious commentary—GGQ offers readers an immersive experience that remains both informative and visually compelling, underscoring the magazine's enduring presence in print media.
