LONDON BEACH,GENERAL SANTOS CITY

Ever since the late 1980′s, London Beach was probably the best of all the Gen San Resorts but unfortunately, the owners lost interest in it and allowed it to run down and a couple of years ago it was sold off to a Korean Company who were supposedly going to turn the area into a Bio Fuel Depot, fortunately for the beach going public this did not happen and now there is a new owner who appears to be a pretty switched on guy.

 As I have said, in the past, London Beach was the no 1 spot for the beach as not only did they have very good facilities but they even imported white sand in order to make the place look spectacular!

Now, all of the beach cottages have had a facelift with new roofing materials and a coat of paint, the toilets are the cleanest in the city and have all been refitted with all new plumbing and tiles, pretty good but lets hope that it can be kept so good.
The showers and washing areas have a good water supply and the pressure is good. There are plenty of BBQ stands all around the place and garbage cans are abundant.

The kids swimming pool is working now but the big pool is still having some work done on it. Why people would want to go to the beach and then swim in a fresh water pool is beyond my reasoning, anyway, it every body having his own choice in such matters.



The bars and restaurants are still being renovated but will be ready for the official launching sometime in mid April and at the opening the local divers will do an underwater clean up in order to get rid of the garbage that accumulates both from people and by accident.
The diving itself off shore of London Beach is not so great but it’s ok for a relaxing dive and for the divers who like to see the tiny macro subjects. There is also a patch of very good sea weed which is delicious but the area is my secret! ask Philipino’s to pronounce see weed and they usually say sewage!


JENNIFER ALVIAR

Celebrating Tuna Festival 2011

Photo of Mr. Japhet Escamilla

Fishing is the fastest growing industry in the city. It is in fact largely responsible for the economic boost enjoyed by the city today. Coming close to Navotas' daily fish landing volume, the city's fish port ranks first in terms of high value fish. The city proudly ships sashimi-grade tuna to Japan, Canada, United States, Hong Kong and leading hotels in Metro Manila. It is also home to seven of the biggest tuna processing firms in the Philippines with a combined canning capacity of 570 metric tons a day. The city has now over 50 commercial fishing companies landing a collective volume of 8,000 metric tons of sashimi grade tuna per month.

All these statistics and more add to the fore of the concept, that of building a trademark for General Santos City. The Tuna Festival is not merely a spectacle but a venue to showcase the city's pride and meaning. In its entirety, it is a celebration of the ocean's bounty. Moreover, it is fortifying the tangible strength of the city, wherein collective spirit is the inspiration that underscores the leadership of the city's affairs.

The festival is about revelry and gaiety giving back the glory to the ocean for the abundance and bounty of tuna.

One of the more interesting fiestas in the Philippines is the Tuna Festival in General Santos City. Most probably, this celebration was inspired by the fact that this particular city is referred to as the country’s Tuna Capital. The city’s contribution to the overall revenues of the government deserves to be honored as it operates a prosperous tuna industry. The tuna trade is responsible for generating at least 100,000 employment opportunities, either direct or indirect for its local populace including the nearby vicinities.

A parade normally opens the festivity to begin this fiesta. The students in General Santos, from elementary to high school levels, energetically perform dancing to upbeat music. The floats displayed during the parade are giant replicas of tuna together with its fellow creatures from the sea. After enjoying the visual delights, you should then try to satisfy your taste buds with the various tuna delicacies prepared by the people there.

The Tuna Festival is something you would find pleasure participating as there are many activities designed to make sure that everyone has a memorable time. You can attend the parties, join in the contests and watch the free shows that the committee in charge of this fiesta has planned for its numerous visitors.

COCO Beach,Gumasa,Sarangani Province

Been my family for almost 3 years,my C-O-U-Z!
Had super fun you guys! This is exactly what a weekend should feel like!:)

*Nalingaw kami maskin katol ang dagat.haha.
*Ahay. Si S,naging lalaki sa isa ka kagab-e,wala jud katiis!hahaha.
*Si D, tsk.tsk.tsk.weak ged sa tanan kay dali lang nahubog.haha
*Si L,supah sexy!di mapunggan,hubog ged. :)
*Si E,maskin hubog na si L japon cge pangita.hahaha.Tawagan gud naku iya papa.hihi
*Si A,natulog sa taas sa sakyanan ni Kevin ug nag-chuka-chuka!wahahaha!
* oi....Si M and P, new love team.hahahaha. Sweet kaau sila!:)
*Murag naa ko nadunggan ba,badtrip daw that night si Ms. O kay nagselos?:)
*Si A,as-in alviar, nakahagit ug keks. Si jasper!hehe. biga ged.

**Lingaw ang wala pulos nmu na dula.hehehe. Smacked si Ms. L kay Mr./Ms.S sa lips.hahaha.