Firecrackers Ban in Gensan

FIRECRACKERS INSPECTION. Personnel from the Licenses and Permits Division of the City Mayor's Office of Gen. Santos inspect one of the stalls selling fireworks at the Oval Plaza. Mayor Pedro Acharon, Jr. has decreed a ban against the use and sale of the more dangerous firecrackers.

Christmas Festival Highlights

ADMIRING THE FIREWORKS. Kagandahan GenSan Chairperson and GenSan First Lady Dr. Rose Acharon and City Mayor Pedro Acharon, Jr. observe the Fireworks Display in the sky above the Oval Plaza right after the latter led the countdown signalling the formal start of the Pasko-sa-Gensan 2007 during a jampacked Opening Ceremony of the Pasko-Sa-Gnsan 2007 Festival.
FREE TUNA AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF. Gen. Santos City Mayor Pedro Acharon, Jr. (partly hidden from camera) observes City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office (CEMCDO) staff Darlon Solana and Stewart Ang prepare the tuna sashimi they were giving out for free at the Fisherman's Wharf at the Oval Plaza last week as part of the activities during the Opening Week of the Pasko-sa-Gensan 2007 Festival. This annual activity by the local government runs for the whole month of December.