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SAMUEL DE LEON
AREACODE
(83)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Hire a taxi at the airport
for a flat rate of PHP300–350. If you
don’t have much luggage, a
habal-habal
(
passenger motorbike) for PHP100 will
do. Tricycles will be your main means of
getting around the city.
SEE &DO
Stroll around Plaza Heneral
Santos fronting General Santos City
Hall. Go swimming, fishing or boating
in GenSan View Resort. Have a musical
evening at Popsie’s Diner Party Zone with
acoustic music and onstage videoke. Or
be treated like a royalty at the Horizon
Spa and indulge in some pampering.
SLEEP
Enjoy the spectacular views
at Sarangani Highlands.
saranganihighlands.com
MUST-TRY
The Kalilangan Festival every
February 27 commemorates the pioneering
migrants’ first voyage to General Santos.
SHOP
Head to Fair Trade Shop GenSan
in Roxas East Avenue for premium
quality food and craft items.
EAT
Enjoy the city’s best barbecue at
Penong’s Barbeque Seafoods.
Chessy Mae
Andal
government
employee
PHILIPPINES
GENERALSANTOS
LESTER EDESMA
AREACODE
(65)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
There are tricycles
as well as single motorcycle services
from the airport to the city. The fare is
negotiable, ranging from PHP10–30.
Once in the city, tricycles will be your
main means of transport.
SEE &DO
Climb the 3,003 steps to
Linabo Peak and traverse Sungkilaw
Falls. Visit the Cathedral of our Lady
of the Most Holy Rosary. The altar is
believed to be designed by Dr. José Rizal.
Chill out in Balay Resto Bar, Karyll’s Grill,
or Fat Cat Resto & Bar. Dance the night
away in Club Centro or Moon Burst.
SLEEP
Antonio’s Pension House is
charming, comfortable and affordable.
Tel: +63 (65) 908 2159, (909) 489 2909
SHOP
Bags, wallets and baskets made
of materials from “nito” vines, woven by
Subanen people, an ethnic tribe.
MUST-TRY
Experience the Pagsalabuk
Festival, the longest festival in the
Philippines. It is held in May.
EAT
Try the famous local delicacy,
Montaño Spanish sardines.
Feil Anne
R. Bendano
customer service
representative/
on-call tour guide
PHILIPPINES
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