GenSan" is in the province of South Cotabato in the Philippines. It is a highly urbanized city located
at the southern portion of South Cotabato. It is known as "The Tuna Capital of the Philippines".
General Santos is also home to a lot of media practitioners and media companies.
Climate
Average temperature in the city is 28 degrees Celcius with a maximum of 36 degrees celcius.
There are only two seasons. Wet season starts on June to October. The Dry season starts on
November to May. The city is outside the typhoon belt.
Culture
People from GenSan are mostly Roman Catholics. There are also a large number of Protestants
and Muslims in the city. Every February, the city celebrates the Kalilangan Festival. And every
September as also the celebration of the city chartered anniversary the Gensan Tuna Festival.
By plane
General Santos is served by the General Santos International Airport, the second largest airport in
the country. It has daily flights to/from Manila and Cebu.
Philippine Airlines [2] - flag carrier
Cebu Pacific [3] - 2nd flag carrier - budget airline
Air Philippines [4] - budget airline
PAL Express [5] - budget airline (PAL subsidiary)
By boat
GenSan Seaport has frequent boat trips to and from Manila, Cebu and iloilo
Super Ferry [6]
Negros Navigation [7]
Sulpicio Lines [8]
By bus
Yellow Bus Lines - travels for Davao City, Koronadal City and the Upper Valley areas
Holiday Bus - travels to Davao City and Koronadal City
Husky Lines - travels to Koronadal City and Cotabato City
Get around
Jeepneys, Multi Cab and the Tricycle are the main mode of transportation within the city. White, air-
con taxis with meters installed are also available.
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