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General City is the home of the Generals. They got that name when kababayans from Luzon and Visayas under the leadership of General Paulino Santos discovered GenSan, hence the name General Santos. Its name used to be Rajah Buayan in 1948 then named General Santos in 1968 when it attained its city-hood.
GenSan is rich in agricultural produce like corn, coconut, pineapple, asparagus, banana and rice, and tuna; making it the ‘Tuna Capital of the Philippines and having the world record for having the largest tuna display in the world. Shopping in GenSan is popular and so does is its food items, water activities, and festivals.
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Tuna Adventour
When you’re talking about GenSan, the first thing that comes to mind is its tuna. It is because the city is the drop point and largest producer of sashimi-grade tuna in the Philippines. Tunas that passed the sashimi-grade standards are usually exported to Japan, while the rest were either sold locally or processed as canned goods. Since the 70s it has been called the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines” and the distinction stays up to the present.
Kalaja Cave
What may seem a mysterious site is actually one of the lesser know adventure spots in the city. Kalaja Cave contains “million years old” karst formations and a 3-meter deep lake inside.
However, you will first endure a 90-minute trek before getting to the entrance of the cave which runs for at least 207 kilometers. It was where the Japanese soldiers fought for the last time as World War II was nearing to its end.
Sanchez Peak
Sanchez Peak is located within the boundaries of Conel and Olympog, one of the few rural barangays in General Santos whose economy is primarily farming and other agricultural works. Residents here are very cordial and friendly; they will greet you with their signature, genuine Filipino smiles if ever you cross paths with them. Great for all outdoor enthusiasts, backpackers, mountaineers, trail runners or just a seasoned climber.
