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Highly-urbanized city in Soccsksargen, Philippines
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General Santos or "GenSan" is a city in the province of South Cotabato in Soccsksargen. It is known as "The Tuna Capital of the Philippines" due to its tuna industry. Perhaps its biggest claim to fame is that boxer Manny Pacquiao is a native.
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An active volcano, approximately 5.7 km from Acmonan, Tupi, South Cotabato. Adjacent volcanic edifices are Landayao, Tampad, and Albulhek to the west of the volcano, and Magolo to the north. There is a well-preserved 320-m-wide crater at the volcano's summit. The crater is breached by three gorges and has a 120-m-deep, densely forested floor. The great view of Matutum is seen in Barangay Pagalungan, Polomolok, with some plantation of pineapples and Barangay Mabuhay and San Isidro in General Santos City.
An ecological preservation park 15 km (9.3 mi) off the central business district on the north-east side of city in Barangay Conel. Klaja Karsts Land derived its name from “Kalaha” ("frying pot") as it looked like one due to the surrounding towers of karsts formation naturally formed millions of years ago. It produced natural waterfalls and caves. Opposite is the ranch and camping ground of Nopol Hills, which borders Barangays Conel and Mabuhay. Nopol Hills offers visitors a wide scenic overview of the entire city, as well as the Sarangani Bay and parts of South Cotabato and Sarangani Province.
In the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, it is the first formal museum in the city. It showcases the memorabilia of General Paulino Santos and the first settlers of the city who flocked to the area now known as General Santos City. It also features cultural artifacts of South Cotabato province.
800-foot high mountain peak accessed by trails with panoramas of General Santos City.
Good place to eat balut with family. The ambiance is good. A 5-minute drive from city proper.
Tourist attraction.
Lawned city park on Sarangani Bay with beachside cabanas & a number of trees for shade.
General Santos City celebrates the Kalilangan every month of February. "Kalilangan" means festival, festivity or jubilation. It is a social gathering marked by exchanging of amenities among traditional leaders, elders, allies and subordinates in varying tones. In a broader perspective, Kalilangan projects a positive and dynamic meaning for it engulfs the artistic, humane and altruistic aspects of social interaction that takes place in any occasion or celebration. Kalilangan is a noble tradition. It is a complete work of art nourished and nurtured by rich cultural heritage that has withstand the test of time from generation to generation. The festival is being Spearheaded by the Mindanao State University upon which have garnered awards as the countries best native or local festival three years in succession.
Thanksgiving and festivities are being celebrated annually through its Tuna Festival during the Last week of August and the first week of September highlighting on its main industry which is the Tuna fishing. This is also in line with the celebration of the city's charter anniversary which falls every 5 September and is also being set as the culmination day for the Tuna Festival. Aside from parades and showcases, numerous culinary competitions are being held to promote sumptuous tuna-based cuisines and other delectable meals made from fresh sea food.
Yaman Gensan is an annual event in Gensan that celebrates and promotes local entrepreneurs. It is celebrated in July. Tuna products, T'nalak, Malong and other tribal objects are shown and sold.
The city celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, in this event. It is celebrates from December 17 to the countdown of New Year, Colorful lanterns, giant Christmas tree and Gensan Barangay Christmas House competition are in the event as are Paskuhan sa Gensan Street Dancing, choir group and Christmas Dance.
This one-day celebration in the city is celebrated every 15th of January. It is the same as the Sinulog Festival in Cebu City. Colorful amphibians, Sr. Santo Niño's Grotto and street dancing. This annual and patronal festival is celebrating in Barangay Bula.
JnD Farm - Malungon
Fan dorm beds.
Very casual atmosphere but if you try out their famous "garlic chicken", you will crave more.
Serving hearty meals and desserts.
Coffee. The ideal time to visit is during mid-afternoons when it isn't crowded. nice ambiance. Bring along your laptop as the whole place is Wi-Fi enabled.
Food center, bakery, and catering service.
Excellent lechon.
All you can eat.
A beautifully landscaped place in Barangay Kapatan. Looks out over Sarangani Bay, Mt. Matutum & GenSan in the distance. Steaks, prawns & other seafoods, Filipino dishes are on the menu.
Serves lutong bahay and grilled meat and seafood. It also accepts catering for all occasions. It is open for breakfast and lunch.
Good seafood and tuna
Good music, great food, reggae feel.
Well worth a visit. Casual atmosphere but the service is good.
Enjoy live entertainment nightly, rain or shine- beginning 9:30PM to 1AM with acoustic modern, alternative and contemporary music and a few love songs.
The atmosphere is very comfortable with jazz music. Good desserts and light meals to go with espresso coffees, teas, iced-blended drinks, and excellent fresh-squeezed lemonade.
Double A/C room with own bathroom, cable TV and free Wi-Fi.
Single non air-conditioned standard room.
Fan dorm beds.
A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV. Has a nice garden to sit in.
A/C single/double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV.
A/C double rooms with own bathrooms.
Big very clean a/c double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. Has free Wi-Fi in all rooms. sells breakfasts and drinks.
Has 40 rooms. Small single fan rooms with own bathroom. Single A/C rooms with own bathroom. A/C double rooms with own bathroom. all rooms have cable TV.
Rather far from downtown, this place has small fan and a/c double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV.
62 fan and a/c rooms with own bathrooms.
A/C double rooms with cable TV and own bathroom.
Fan double rooms with own bathrooms and TV. A/C double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. All rooms have free Wi-Fi. Has a nice garden.
Not so clean fan double rooms with outside bathroom. A/C double outside bathroom. All rooms are good for two persons. Free Wi-fi.
Offering business hotel amenities with a cafe and mini convenience store.
Hotel in a quiet but accessible location, provides ample parking, wheel-chair friendly.
Has a KCC supermarket.
By boat
The Port of General Santos is served by limited ferry services from Davao City.
By bus
There are also vans going from Glan (57 km) for ₱80. Takes one hour. The Van Terminal is next to the KCC mall. There are also big jeepneys going from Lagao Market going to Glan.
Jeepneys, multi cabs and tricycles (₱15) are the main modes of transportation within the city. White air-conditioned taxis, with meters installed, are also available.
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