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Region in Mindanao, Philippines
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SOCCSKSARGEN (pronounced socks-sarjen), also officially known as Region XII, is a region in central Mindanao.
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The tuna capital of the Philippines, known for the city's tuna industry
The capital of Sultan Kudarat
The best jumping-off point if you wish to climb Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest mountain
Home to ethnic Hiligaynons, which comprise 95% of the city's population
a town and the lake surrounded by Allah Valley, a pristine rainforest landscape recognized by UNESCO as an important cultural region
Home of the country's largest pineapple plantation
The commercial hub of the province of Sultan Kudarat
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