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General Santos City is alive with color, culture, and celebration as the Kalilangan Festival 2026 marks the city’s 87th Foundation Anniversary. The week-long festival, running from February 23 to 27, 2026, brings together residents and visitors for a vibrant showcase of everything that makes GenSan special. A Festival Rooted in Heritage The Kalilangan Festival is…
General Santos City is picking up the pieces after a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines in early June 2026. The powerful temblor, one of the strongest to hit Mindanao in recent years, left significant damage across the city and prompted widespread concern among residents. Buildings Damaged, Infrastructure Disrupted The earthquake caused several…
The Mindanao State University General Santos City system is urgently appealing for national government assistance after a powerful earthquake caused an estimated 870 million pesos in damages across its campus facilities. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on June 8, 2026, left deep scars on one of the city most important educational institutions. At least…
General Santos City power grid has been fully restored following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026. The Department of Energy confirmed that power transmission services across South Cotabato, Sarangani, and General Santos City were back online by 1:38 PM on June 9. The restoration came as a relief to…
The city of General Santos recently played host to the Mayor Lorelie G. Pacquiao National Juniors Tennis Championships, a prestigious Philta- and Universal Tennis-sanctioned Group 2 event that drew young tennis talents from across the country to the GenSan City courts and Camp Lira courts. Organized as part of a five-tournament Mindanao swing, the championships…
The Department of Health (DOH) Regional Office XII, together with the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) Cluster, has deployed psychosocial support teams to evacuation centers across General Santos City to assist families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck on June 8. Psychosocial Support for Evacuees On June 11, the MHPSS Cluster,…
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has announced plans to personally deliver P10 million in financial assistance to General Santos City as part of the province’s aid for earthquake relief and recovery efforts. The gesture comes as a heartfelt response and reciprocation for the support GenSan extended to Cebu during its own earthquake recovery last year. Why…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited General Santos City on June 10 to inspect schools and facilities damaged by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake, announcing P100 million in financial aid for city hall repairs and P50,000 each for families who lost loved ones in the disaster. Schools and Hospitals on Marcos Itinerary Accompanied by Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao,…
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026, with General Santos City among the hardest-hit areas. The quake, originating offshore near Maasim, Sarangani Province along the Cotabato Trench, caused widespread damage, triggered tsunami waves, and prompted a massive community response from residents, volunteers, and local government units. Impact on General Santos City…
