It's all systems go for GenSan Tuna Festival 2008

Everything is set for the conduct of the 2008 Tuna Festival in Gensan, the only festival of such kind in the whole world.


Now on its 10th year, this festival has been rated as one of the country's Best Festivals by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines in 2007. It was conceptualized in 1998 by then Gensan Mayor Adelbert Antonino to commemorate the Charter Anniversary of the city and as a means to give focus on the Tuna industry to which Gensan owes much of its economic livelihood.

This year's festival officially starts on August 29 and ends on September 7, two days longer than the usual. For the schedule of activities, CLICK HERE.

Gensan awarded 2007's Most Competitive Mid-Sized City of the Philippines

Mayor Jun Acharon's Thank You Message Billboard for the generals

General Santos City has just been proclaimed by the Asia Institute of Management Policy Center as MOST COMPETITIVE MID-SIZED CITY of 2007.

For a more detailed report, CLICK HERE.

Yaman GenSan 2008 Opens

The 6th YAMAN GenSan formally opened today, June 23, 2008 at the KCC Convention Hall attended by city bigwigs and corporate sponsors from Manila.

For more about the event, please read Bariles Republic or click HERE.

YAMAN GENSAN 2008 BIGWIGS. GenSan City Mayor Jun Acharon (3rd from left) leads the distinguished roster of guests at the opening of the month-long YAMAN GenSan 2008 (GSC Business Month) at the KCC Convention Center on June 23, 2008 consisting of (from left) Tentay Food Sauces, Inc. and speaker Velia Cruz, SMEDCI President Tess Pacheco, Barangay South Captain Flora Aponesto, Muslim Business Forum Chair Sultan Tungko Saikol, GSCCCII Exec Director Pilar Afuang, Office of Muslim Affairs Guialill Kanda, ABS-CBN star Aldred Gatchalian & DTI ARD Doris Delima, among others. The event, now on its 6th year also served as the launching of Globe Bridgecom sa Bayan and the Entrep-Fair 2008. (GenSan CMO/avel manansala)

YAMAN GENSAN 2008 OPENS. GenSan Mayor Jun Acharon and Vice-Mayor Flor Congson (shown 3rd & 4th from left) formally opens the month-long celebration of the 6th YAMAN Gensan with a ceremonial unveiling of a giant backdrop at the KCC Convention Center on June 23, 2008. This event hosted by TV host Amy Perez was also the launching of Globe Bridgecom sa Bayan & the Entrep-Fair. A yearly project of the local government and the DTI, it focuses on activities geared towards the upliftment of small and medium entrepreneurs. Also shown in photo (from L-R) are SMEDCI Prexy Tess Pacheco, ABS-CBN Bayan's Irma Cosico, Tentay Foods & Sauces Prexy Velia Cruz and Globe Vizmin External Affairs Head Jerry Yntig. (GENSAN CMO/avel manansala)

YAMAN GENSAN ENTREP-FAIR. This is one of the booths featured during the one-day Entrep-Fair at the opening of the 6th YAMAN GenSan 2008 at the KCC Convention Center. The event was graced by ABS-CBN star and host of the weekly business program SWAK NA KABUHAYN Ms. Amy Perez. YAMAN Gensan 2008 will run for one month. For more info, please visit www.yamangensan.ph. (GenSan CMO/avel manansala)

Kalilangan 2008 Opens

KALILANGAN OPENING. Gen.Santos Mayor Jun Acharon in his Welcome Speech during the opening program of Kalilangan Festival 2008 on February 16 at the Oval Plaza stage. Behind him are Department of Agriculture Regional Director Abosama M. Alid, CESO IV, representing the DA Secretary, City Administrator Engr. Teody Dumagan, Counciors Orly Oco and Richard Atendido & former Councilor Minda Atendido. (GenSan CMO/avel manansala)

KALILANGAN BOAT SAILING HIGH. Gen. Santos City Officials headed by Mayor Jun Acharon (3rd from right) release the Kalilangan boat signaling the start of the Kalilangan 2008 Festival with its theme, "Kalinaw, Kauswagan, Kasadya" (Peace, Progress, Pageantry or Pomp) on February 16 at the Oval Plaza Stage. This was followed by the grand fireworks display at 7:00pm. (GenSan CMO/avel manansala)

Indon Consul Keynotes Kalilangan 2008 Opening

INDON CONSUL KEYNOTES KALILANGAN OPENING. Indonesian Consul General Honorable Lalu Malik Partawanan (extreme right) is the Guest of Honor during the Opening Program of the Kalilangan Festival 2008 Opening slated on February 16, 3pm at the Oval Plaza Stage. The consul was a recent visitor to the city during the Mayor's SOCA on February 7 as evidenced by this photo which also includes (from left) Kalilangan Vice-Chair Rey Billena and City Councilors Jon Gonzales, Lulu Casabuena and Richard Atendido. (GenSan CMO/avel manansala)

Acharon Bares GenSan City Hospital Accomplishments, plans

STATE OF THE HOSPITAL. GenSan City Mayor Jun Acharon delivers his SOHA (State of the City Hospital) during the February 14th 34th Foundation Anniversary of the General Santos City Hospital before hospital employees and guests, revealing his plans for the next 2 years and evaluating his performance for the past 12 months. (GenSan CMO/avel manansala)

LOYAL HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE. GenSan City Mayor Jun Acharon congratulates City Government Hospital employee Mercedes Lacera, one of the loyalty awardees given recognition during the hospital's 34th Foundation Anniversary celebration on February 14, 2008 where the former also read out his State of the Hospital Address. Looking on (from left) are City Hospital Chief Dr. Arvin Alejandro and Hospital Administrator Marcelino Dospueblos. (GenSan CMO/avel manansala)

GenSan Mayor delivers State of the City Address

VISION AND MISSION. The Mayor delivering his SOCA at the SP Session Hall before the city council and Gensan's movers and shakers. (GenSan cmo/avel manansala)

BUSINESS SECTOR. Association of Barangay Captains Prexy Lulu Casabuena (center) in a souvenir pose with Gen. Santos City Chamber of Commerce & Industry Executive Director Pilar Afuang and Vice-President Orman Manansala at the SP Hall for Mayor Jun Acharon's SOCA on February 7, 2008. (GenSan CMO/avel manansala)