Articles Archive for November 2007

Carpenters at Work at GenSan Oval Plaza
Posted in Etsetera on 30 November 2007

A carpenter rushing work on the coco lumber flooring of the tents to be used for the
flea market section of the main christmas festival area of the oval plaza.

A Mass Village Wedding (Kasalan ng Barangay) at San Jose, Gen. Santos City
Posted in Gigs and Events on 29 November 2007

Couples from the mountain village of San Jose stand in attention at their civil wedding rites being administered by GenSan City Mayor Pedro Acharon at the Aspang Elementary School, overlooking Sarangani Bay.

The Legend of the Imelda Grass found in the fields of Gen. Santos
Posted in History on 27 November 2007

Imelda Grass or more popularly known as Imelda Flower could be seen sprouting all around Gensan. Legend says that it was former First Lady Imelda Marcos who introduced it here in the 70s upon noticing that the area was one hot, arid desert. This thorny grass which is also known as Imelda [...]

Charcoal exports from Sarangani Island
Posted in Etsetera on 22 November 2007

Coconut Shell Charcoal or “ULING” from
sArAnGaNi island
unloaded at the old pier at the Lion’s Beach or what is now Queen Tuna Park.
The trip from the island to GenSan normally takes 5-6 hours.
90% of the needs of the islanders there and nearby Balut Island are sourced from the
Tuna Capital
and most [...]