General Santos

By ALLEN V. ESTABILLO GENERAL SANTOS City– The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region 12 has stepped up its awareness campaign on various geohazards as it moves to prevent the occurrence of possible major disasters in the area in wake of the continuing rainy season. Constancio Paye Jr., MGB ...

GENERAL SANTOS City– The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has enlisted some 460 scholars from various parts of the city for its flagship technical-vocational (tech-voc) training scholarship program. Richard Amparo, acting head of TesdaSarangani-General Santos provincial office, said the scholarship slots comprise the city’s allotment for this year ...

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A security guard was killed while five Army troopers were wounded after suspected New People Army (NPA) rebels attacked a base of a banana plantation company in Tampakan town in South Cotabato before midnight on Tuesday. Lt. Col. Ronald Jess Alcudia, commander of the Army’s 27th ...

GENERAL Santos City – The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region 12 is targeting to start before yearend the shipment of cut pork meat products from the area to various markets in the Middle East. John Pascual, DA-12 livestock coordinator, said they are currently finalizing arrangements with the Philippine embassy ...

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The city is now the record holder for the world’s largest fish display, officials here said, although Guinness World Records has yet to make the official announcement. Organizers of the annual Tuna Festival here said Thursday the Guinness World Records has finally approved the city’s display ...

GENERAL SANTOS City– The city government is set to link up with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for the registration of the municipal fishing vessels and gears of fishermen in the city. City Mayor Ronnel Rivera sought authority from the Sangguniang Panlungsod or city council on Tuesday ...

GENERAL SANTOS City– The provincial government of South Cotabato is working for the relocation of at least 199 families who are situated near the banks of critical rivers in two municipalities in the province. Genelene Vidanes, response and social rehabilitation section head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management ...

GENERAL SANTOS City– The Department of Health (DOH) in Region 12 is set to open a satellite treatment hub here for patients who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Dr. Ali Tumama, DOH-12 program manager for sexually-transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), said the construction of ...

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Regional Development Council (RDC) of Region 12 called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to allocate funds for the development of more road networks connecting various tourist destinations in the region. In a resolution, the council asked the DPWH to specifically include ...

GENERAL Santos City – The city government is planning to establish a liquid nitrogen (LN2) plant in a bid to enhance the genetic improvement initiatives of the city’s thriving livestock sector. City Councilor Brix Tan, chair of the council’s committee on agriculture, said efforts are underway for the construction and ...