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CEMCDOCITY ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT AND COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE
REPORT2016
ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
About
A yearly publication of the City Economic Managment and
Cooperative Development Office featuring the department’s
accomplishments, contributions and roles to the improvement and
development of the city.
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
MANA
GEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Investments
TourismPromotion
Special Project
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 3 MESSAGE FROM THE DEPARTMENT HEAD
PAGE 4 MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MAYOR
PAGE 5 MESSAGE FROM THE CITY VICE MAYOR
PAGE 6 CEMCDO ACCOMPLISHMENT AT A GLANCE
PAGE 9 27TH KALILANGAN FESTIVAL - Maria Lessa I. Barcelona
PAGE 10 GENSAN SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL
PAGE 11 GENSAN ECO-KARERA 2016: GENSAN TRIATHLON 51.5 - Sarah
Kristina Nehemiah S. Chua
PAGE 12 18TH TUNA FESTIVAL 2016 - Maria Lessa I. Barcelona
PAGE 13 18TH NATIONAL TUNA CONGRESS - Maria Lessa I.
Barcelona
PAGE 14 GENSAN NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATION - Maria Lessa
I. Barcelona
PAGE 18 FAMILY ENTERPRISE AND BUSINESS CONFERENCE, BUSINESS PLAN
COMPETITION, 3RD SME CONGRESS - Royjohn V. Malaluan | Alma D.
Zerrudo PAGE 19 YAMAN GENSAN 2016 - Alma D. Zerrudo
PAGE 20 CONSUMER WELFARE MONTH | COOPERATIVE MONTH | - Josie
Pearl P. Siangco
PAGE 21 8TH YAMAN AWARDS 2016 - Wilfredo M. Guerra
PAGE 23 19 OUTBOUND AND INBOUND MISSIONS
PAGE 24 CAEXPO 2017 -Ma. Cora C. Tito
PAGE 25 TREASURES OF SOX - Maria Lessa I. Barcelona
PAGE 26 ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE - Maria Lessa I. Barcelona
PAGE 26 1 ENTERPRISE AVAILED TAX INCENTIVES
PAGE 27 INVESTMENT FORUM - Gladys Joy S. Jimenez PAGE 28
INFORMATION EDUCATION CAMPAIGN - Royjohn V. Malaluan
PAGE 29 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS - Gregorio Dominick S. Velos
PAGE 30 GUEST RECEPTION AND EDUCATIONAL TOURS
PAGE 31 CEMCDO ACTIVITIES | AWARDS | MEMBERSHIP TO SPECIAL
BODIES
PAGE 32 PROPOSED INVESTMENT PRIORITY CLUSTER
PAGE 33 STEPS ON HOW TO AVAIL GSC INVESTMENT INCENTIVE
PAGE 34 CEMCDO PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEM - Segmundo B.
Capada
Ronnel C. RiveraCity Mayor
General Santos City
Editor-in-chiefRiza Marie T. Paches, CE, EnP, MEng’g
Acting Department Head
Assistant Editor-in-chiefArabecque TW. Batilong, MA, RSWActing
Assistant Department Head
Associate Editors
Joaquin TiongcoInvestments Division
Alma D. ZerrudoSpecial Project and Cooperative Division
Maria Cora C. TitoTourism Promotion Division
Shirley T. CunananAdministrative Unit
Contributors
Wilfredo M. GuerraMaria Lessa I. BarcelonaGladys Joy S.
JimenezRoy John V. MalaluanJosie Pearl P. Siangco
Gregorio Dominick S. VelosSarah Kristina Nehemiah C. Chua
Layout Artist : Segmundo B. Capada
Photographer : Arthur S. Sibag
THE EDITORS
City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office
Publisher
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Greetings!
One of the better ways to extend our gratitude and compliment to
our co-workers and development partner is by acknowledging and
appreciating thier works and contributions to the growth of the
city. Hence, we are publishing the 2016 Annual Accomplishment
Report of CEMCDO. We dedicate this to all the men and women of
CEMCDO and to our partners. We will continue to improve our
services, strengthen our partnership and level up our
performance.
Public services is not an easy task, it takes a lot of
commitment, dedication, focus and hardwork. It also requires
innovation, convergence of efforts and partnership. For 2016, the
City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office or
CEMCDO was able to achieve our set targets and even beyond through
the support of the Local Goverment, National Government Agencies,
Non-governemetal Organizations, Public Organizations and the Civic
Society. and we are happy to share this accomplishment a success to
all of you.
Thank you and let’s work on our goals.
MESSAGE FROM THE DEPARTMENT HEAD
RIZA MARIE t. PACHES, CE, EnP, MEng’g Acting Department HeadCity
Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office
“Public service is not an easy
task, it takes a lot of commitment,
dedication, focus and hardwork.”
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Warmest greetings to all Generals and all our readers!
General Santos City remains to have a vibrant and resilient
enterprise and cooperative development amidst change and
challenges. We have observed a rapid and sustained increase of
macro and micro enterprises leading not just to economic growth but
also to equity in income distribution in this City. Local
cooperatives have also positioned themselves as forerunners in the
development of General Santos.
Our capability to maintain its effective and efficient delivery
of services draws strength from the coherent and definite course of
actions of the City Economic Management and Cooperative Development
Office (CEMCDO). The accomplishment report of CEMCDO for the
calendar year 2016 will showcase and prove commitment to
continually provide support mechanisms to all types of local
business sectors and cooperatives.
We remain steadfast in our mandate to promote and enhance
enterprise and cooperative development that is sustainable and
beneficial to all. We look forward to the attainment of all other
future programs, projects and activities.
RoNNEL CHuA RIVERACity Mayor
“Efficient delivery of services draws
strength from the coherent and definite course of
actions.”
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Our accomplishments are products of the collective efforts and
commitment to deliver the goals that we set for ourselves and our
respective departments.
The City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office
is a key department of LGU-General Santos City in terms of
identifying and finding opportunities, which lead to the
realization of economic progress and development. What CEMCDO
achieves therefore will redound to the benefit of the greater
public.
This annual accomplishment report is a testament of your
collective and dedicated efforts as a department and I hope that
you will continue to strive to better what you have done this year
in the years to come.
Congratulations to CEMCDO for another year of accomplishments.
Let us continue to exemplify the practice of transparency to the
constituents to ensure their constant trusts and confidence.
Let us continue to work together with the intent to realize the
goals and aspirations our city envisions.
Thank you for giving me the honor to be part of this report and
I wish this department more laudable, beneficial, and practicable
accomplishments in the ensuing years.
Your success is GenSan’s success.
To God Be The Glory.
SHIRLYN L. bAÑAS-NoGRALESCity Vice Mayor
“If there is effort, there is always
accomplishment.”- Jigoro Kano
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1,623Attendees of department’s
training / seminars
10 Skills training and seminars for entrepreneurs conducted13
Cooperative trainings and seminars conducted How to start a
business & Tuna Processing |Seminar on How to start business
& Soap Making | Seminar on Moral Values, Food Safety &
Solid Waste Mgt. | Training on
Food Preservation | Training on Balloons and other Party Needs |
Seminar on Marketing & Packaging Strategy | Seminar on
Events
Planning & Management | Training on Beauty Care II |
Training on Bag Making | Training on Advance Course on
Photography
Simple Bookkeeping | 9 PMES | Cooperative Management &
Governane | Basic Cooperative Course | Basic Accounting for
Non-Accountant
6 Seminars|Training under Bottom-up Budgeting ProjestProduct
Labeling &
Packaging Workshop | Seminar on Shariah
compliant microfinance in preparation for the ASEAN
Integration
2722 Skills and Enterpreneurial
Training | 3 Trade and Exhibits | 1 Fora / Conference | 1 Jobs
Fair
conducted
56Identified benefeciaries who have attended several
Entrepreneurial Trainings & Seminars monitored
• 31.46% increase in Entrepreneurial Total Sales
• 17 Barangay out 26 Barangays attended in several business
trainings
• 18 Food Processors beneficiaries engaged
• 20 Handicrafts’ makers engaged• 4 Fashion Accessories engaged
• 8 Massage Therapist • 6 Other Skills
average increase in sales of 10 balut
vendors from January to December
2016
Capital of an investment who avail the Investment
Incentive under GSC Invement Code of 2015
8 Festivals and Events conductedKalilangan Festival| Gensan
Summer Youth Festival | Gensan Eco Karera | Tuna Congress | Tuna
Festival | Miss Tourism | National Tourism Week | National
Paragliding Fun Fly
58%
326M
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3,693489,120
Participants of Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibits
( MICE) and events held in the city
in 2016
Total number of MICE and Events where
held in the city in 2016
Increase in Tourist Arrival from 1,204,459 in 2015 to 1,283,879
in
2016
8 Establihsment Accredited by DOTGreenleaf Hotel | East Asia
Royale
Hotel | Microtel By Wyndham | Phela Grande Hotel | Family
Country Hotel & Convention
Center | Sydyney Hotel | Sun City Suites | MP Roadhaus
Economy
Hotel
3 International Awards during 13th CaExpoBest City of Charm
Pavilion | Best Trade Visitor Organizer
| Best Promotion on Investment Cooperation
Regional Award2
Excellence in Tourism, City Government Category | Best
Performers in Tourism Arrival
6.5%
Topin the MICE National Award 9
Accomplishment reportAt A glAnce
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15 Festivals and Events
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The city, through CEMCDO, in partnership with Mindanao State
University, hosted the 2016 Kalilangan Festival.
City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera, together with MSU-General Santos
chancellor, Atty. Abdurrahman T. Canacan were the Festival
Chairman. Dr. Mary Lynn S. Abiera, Vice-chancellor for Academic
Affairs was designated to be the festival director.
This year’s celebration adopted the theme, “Gensan and Beyond:
Connecting Cultures” – celebrating not just the city’s culture,
but
27TH KALILANGAN 2016 (FEBRUARY 12 – 27, 2016)
Kalilangan, on its 27th year, remained to be the most awaited
cultural festival of General Santos City. The celebration
eventually became the convergence factor amidst divergence of
culture among the residents since the activities and events weaved
the threads of unity among the multi-cultured Generals.
Kalilangan as a festival had been given due recognition with a
“Hall of Fame” distinction in 2014, as Best Tourism Event of the
Philippines – Culture and Arts Category from 2011, 2012 & 2013
by the Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) and the
Department of Tourism’s “Pearl Awards
also our neighboring Asian Countries. The presence of some of
the diplomatic corps, namely, the Consul General of Malaysia,
Abdullah Zawawi Tahir, the Acting Consul General of the Republic of
Indonesia, Tatiana Handayani and the Director& Consul of Japan,
Tomoko Dodo also became one of the highlights of the event.
The Parada ng Lahi concluded the festival and the 77th City’s
Foundation Anniversary where various local and national government
agencies and partner participated.
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GENSAN SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVALAPRIL –MAY, 2016
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GENSAN ECO-KARERA 2016: GENSAN TRIATHLON 51.5 JUNE 25-26,
2016
This year’s Eco-Karera has been formatted as a triathlon event
as it would be a great tool in addressing the challenge of creating
a new tourism product and promoting the city in a national scale.
The event was considered as the first triathlon event in the
country that has no registration fee.
1. Gensan’s Eco-Tourism Promotion – The event was promoted
through TV coverage in Brigada News and in TV Patrol SOCSKSARGEN. A
Press Conference was conducted to solicit support from our media
partners.
In social media, the Gensan Tri 51.5 Facebook page reached
141,278 people from other countries resulting to increased
promotions of Gensan as an adventure sports destination.
2. Environmental Awareness – the city, with its project partners
and barangays, were able to highlight the importance of the
environment through clean-up drive activities. The value of
eco-tourism in General Santos City was featured during the event.
Racers were able to discover and travel the agricultural zone of
the city specifically in Barangay Baluan and Bula.
3. Physical Awareness – the event gathered up 150 tri-athletes
all over the country to raise awareness on the importance of
physical health.
Triathlon being a popular sport and top choice for endurance
athletes, many Generals also took part and participated in this
event to promote and encourage individuals to join and try this
kind of sport.
The event had the following outcomes:
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18TH TUNA FESTIVAL 2016 (Aug. 22-SEpt. 22, 2016)
The Tuna Festival is more popularly known and gained prominence
due to its relevance to the city’s fishing industry, and Gensan’s
prime product - the tuna.
Coining the tagline of Gensan as the “Tuna Capital of the
Philippines”, it became widely spread and emerged triumphant as
Gensan’s promotional claim nationwide and even worldwide due to the
conduct of Tuna Festival where the minor details of the promotional
claim were given justice, essence, and purpose.
The city’s event partner for this year’s celebration was the
Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources –Regional Field Office
XII (BFAR-RFO XII), headed by Mr. Sammy Malvas, the Regional
Director and the Festival Co-Chairman, with the Local Government
Unit of GSC, Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera as the Festival Chairman.
The Philippine Fisheries and Development Authority (PFDA) and
other agencies in the city government
– City Mayor’s Office (CMO), City Administrator’s office
(CAdmin), City Budget Office (CBO), City Accountant’s Office (CAO),
City General Services Office (CGSO), City Engineer’s Office (CEO),
City Treasuerer’s Office (CTO), Population Commission (Pop Com),
Barangay Affairs, and Public Employment Service Office (PESO)had
contributed to the successful celebration of the festival.
One hundred percent (100%) of the total number of events (48
events) was successfully conducted due to intensified collaboration
with Philippine National Police (PNP), Police Regional Office (PRO)
12, Joint Task Force (JTF) Gensan and Traffic Management Enforcers
which ensured peace and order during the whole duration of the
festival.
The flea market generated a total revenue of P1, 623,500.00 from
the 191 total number of stalls rented out by 115 entrepreneurs. The
amount was utilized for the operational activities of the
festival.
One hundred fifteen (115) SMEs were able to participate in the
Flea Market which served as an avenue to sell their goods/products
which provided them additional income for their families.Festivals
remained as drivers of Gensan’s economic dynamism where
multi-stakeholders are the ones benefited.
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The Tuna producing countries of the world converged in Gensan
for the annual National Tuna Congress spearheaded by SOCSKSARGEN
Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SAFFAI).
Other assistance provided during the 18th National Tuna
Congress:
• Facilitation of Press Conference to come up with a blast of
promotions from local quad media (broadcast, TV, print & social
media).
• Provision of VIP Airport Reception to showcase Gensan’s
hospitality through exhibiting warm welcome to visitors by way of
inviting MSU streetdancers at the GSC International Airport.
• Participation to Tuna Congress Exhibit to generate tourist
interests by way of showcasing Gensan’s prime industry – Fishing
and its prime product- Tuna.
Sixteen (16) resolutions were passed of which four (4)
resolutions emanated from LGU-CEMCDO:
18TH NATIONAL TUNA CONGRESS SM gEnErAl SAntoS trAdE HAllS -
(Aug. 31 – SEpt. 2, 2016)
1. RESOLUTION STRONGLY REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TO
EXTEND THE COORDINATIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE SOUTH
COTABATO/COTABATO/SULTAN KUDARAT/SARANGANI/GENERAL SANTOS CITY
(SOCSKSARGEN) AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OFFICE (ADPO) FOR THE YEARS
2017 UP TO 2022;
2. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE REACTIVATION OF THE GENERAL SANTOS
CITY FISH PORT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL;
3. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY FISH
LANDING CENTER (CLFC) PROJECT OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – BUREAU
OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES AWARDED TO THE CITY OF GENERAL
SANTOS;
4. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SANGGUNIANG PANGLUNGSOD OF GENERAL
SANTOS CITY TO PASS AN ORDINANCE UPGRADING THE FISHERIES SECTION OF
THE CITY AGRICULTURE OFFICE TO A DIVISION PROVIDING FOR REINFORCED
FUNCTIONS TO SUPPORT FISHERFOLKS AND FISHERIES RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT.
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This year’s celebration adapted the World Tourism Organization’s
theme, “Tourism For All- Promoting Universal Accessibility,
highlighting issues in the context of travel and Tourism”. A Total
of eight (8) significant events were conducted during the
celebration which successfully contributed to the dynamism of
tourism industry of the city:
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1. The Opening Ceremony marked the kick off of the weeklong
celebration. The event was highlighted by the induction of the new
set of officers of General Santos City Food and Beverage
Association (GEFBA) officiated by Atty. Macaldo, representative of
Vice-Mayor Shirlyn B. Nograles.
2. The Closing Ceremony was spent more on the awarding of all
winners of the
GENSAN’S NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK CELEBRATION, VERANZA ATRIUM -
SEPTEMBER 21-27, 2016
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event’s competitions and acknowledging the support of all
stakeholders of the industry. The Veranza Mall of Gensan sponsored
the venue for the entire celebration.
3. The 3D Mural Competition The activity produced best results-
destinations in the form of visual arts as the General Santos City
National School of Arts and Trade (GSCNSAT )perimeter fence came
alive with the mural paintings. The beautiful visual art forms were
utilized as month covers for the 2017 calendar promotional material
of the city. GSCNSAT and Davies Paints were the major
sponsors/partners for this event.
4. The Tourism Education (Quiz
Bee) was participated by public elementary schools which gained
positive reviews and tourism awareness to students.
Entries were grouped per sector, such as the Food, the Travel
and Tours, the Eco-destination,
the Extreme Adventure Groups, the Triathlon Sports Provider, A
Fashion Company and the School-based entry. The City of Tacurong
participated and featured the famous Baras Bird Sanctuary.
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6. The Tourism Industry Showcase featured schools and colleges
in the city that offer Tourism & Hotel & Restaurant
Managements courses, skills training like TESDA and other
technical-vocational schools which allowed the students to
participate & showcase their talents and skills through
dance
performances and food display and demonstration.
7. The Regional Tourism Summit was organized by CEMCDO and DOT
XII. The office took charge of the venue preparation, selection and
arrangement, provision of food, airport reception, and provision of
tokens and honorarium for the speakers and facilitation of their
tours.
DOT XII took charge of all the speakers for the summit,
including their food and hotel accommodation, airfares, inland
transportation and additional food to cater to the regional
participants.
8. The Tourism Awards Night was a night of glamour and
recognition. The DOT XII initiated the event in partnership with
LGU-Gensan. CEMCDO- Tourism division was in-charge of the Gensan
stakeholders’
invitation, the selection of entertainment of the night and the
invitation of the city’s local officials.Gensan also received the
following awards:
1. Top 9 MICE Destination of the Philippines 2014 (National
Award)
2. Excellence in Tourism – City Government Category (Regional
Award)
3. LGU Best Performer in Tourist Arrival – Day Tourist and
Overnight Arrivals (Regional Award)
4. Four Star Hotel Classification – Greenleaf Hotel
5. Three Star Hotel Classification – East Asia Royale Hotel
6. Two Star Hotel Classification:• Sydney Hotel• Phela Grande
Hotel• Family Country Hotel &
Convention Center
• Sun City Suites• MP Roadhaus Hotel
7. Halal Certified Establishments• Greenleaf Hotel• Family
Country Hotel &
Convention Center• Hotel San Marco
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One of the highlights of Tuna Festival 2016 was the Annual
Search for Ms. Tourism. The winners received a 1-year job contract
under CEMCDO-Tourism division and cash prizes.
The department spearheaded the screening of candidates, conduct
of pre-pageant activities, namely, photo shoot, mangrove planting,
media presentation, familiarization tour, office exposure, fashion
show, rehearsals and coronation night.
The concerted efforts of the department and the support from
other LGU- offices made the pageant a successful event.
Ms. Tourism 2016, Oval Plaza – September 2, 2016
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BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITIONSEptEMbEr 22, 2016
FAMILY ENTERPRISE AND BUSINESS CONFERENCE SEptEMbEr 9-10,
2016
3RD MSME REGIONAL CONGRESSSEPTEMBER 9-10, 2016
Since its inception in 2005, the General Santos City Small and
Medium Enterprise Development Council Inc. (GSC SMEDCI) has helped
promoting and facilitating the development of MSMEs through policy
advocacy, trainings and seminars and other economic activities. GSC
SMEDCI , is a private sector partner of GSC LGU in the
implementation of its project for small and medium entrepreneurs
such as Yaman Gensan (YG) pursuant to SP Resolution No. 152 Series
of 2006 , the Intellectual Property Business Development Services
(IPBDS) and the One Town One Product (OTOP).
The 3rd MSME Regional Congress spearheaded by the council aims
to:
1. Increase awareness of MSME on the National Government
mandate, program and initiatives, product consolidation and market
opportunities for R-XII MSMEs
2. Provide venue for sharing, networking and explore
opportunities for collaboration and convergence
3. Encourage MSME to craft policy recommendation through
congress resolutions that will be adopted to improve business
environment of MSME in the region.
The 3rd MSME Regional Congress has passed 13 Congress
Resolutions for MSME opportunities and development.
On September 9-10, 2016, the Local Government Unit of General
Santos with the General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and
Industry, Inc., and Premier Family Business Consulting conducted
the Family Enterprise Excellence Conference with the theme “Unity
and Prosperity Across Generations: the Business of Being a
Family”.
This two-day conference was attended by more than five hundred
individuals who are members or owners of family enterprises in the
Philippines, mostly coming from different regions in Mindanao. The
conference served as a gathering of local business moguls also to
present their best practices to those who plan to enter in family
enterprising.
Mr. Jon Ramos of the Premier Family Business Consulting, Atty.
Jim Lopez (Harvard Lawyer Expert on Asset and Ownership Planning),
Atty. Oliver Aznar (Taxation Expert), Dr. Brian To (International
Organization and Leadership Consultant), Mr. Jacob Cabochan (Family
Business Advisor), Spouses Anthony and Maricel Laxa- Pangilinan,
and Spouses Rafael and Maribel Dionisio were the speakers during
the event who discussed on the management of family businesses and
assets, and promotion of family businesses in connection with the
city’s project to produce at least one entrepreneur per family.
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The institutionalization of Trade and Product Development (TPD),
the Yabong Maliliit na Negosyo through SP Resolution No. 169,
Series of 2003 dubbed as Yaman Gensan (YG) , aims to assist mSMEs
in developing and improving entrepreneurship through the conduct of
relevant trainings, fairs and exhibits, and competitions. The One
Town One Product (OTOP) Project is another component that promotes
the development of Processed Aqua Marine Products through
entrepreneurial and skills building activities. The Intellectual
Property Business Development Services (IPBDS) component focuses on
enhancing consciousness on Intellectual Property (IP) through the
conduct of forums, capability training, and promotion
activities.
The local government, through the City Economic Management and
Cooperative Development Office, in partnership with the Small and
Medium Enterprise Development Council Inc. (SMEDCI), has supported
the conduct of Trade and Product Development (TPD) activities since
2003. Trade and Product Development Program is now on its 14th
year. This is one
of the city’s event where the city’s MSMEs will take center
stage, to demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit showcasing
products, talents and skills, aptitude and expertise at the same
time learn new technologies to become more competitive in the field
of business.
For 2016 Yaman Gensan implementation is by administration and
the following activities were offered for the existing and
potential entrepreneurs with interest to honed their skills and
talent. There were more or less 3500 participants to the activities
with budget allocation of Two Million Pesos (P2,000,000.00)
17 Entrepreneurial Seminars 10 Skills Training
1 Entrepreneurs forum1 Junior Entepreneurs Camp 1 Young
Entrepreneurs Fair
11
Jobs Fair
MSME Trade Fair and Exhibit
1 MRC Trade Fair
5 One Town One Product Trainings and Seminar 5 Intellectual
Property Business Development Seminar
Activities conducted during the Yaman Gensan
YAMAN GENSANoctobEr, 2016
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CONSUMER WELFARE MONTH CELEBRATIONoctobEr 2016
COOPERATIVE MONTH CELEBRATIONoctobEr 2, 2016
In harmony with Republic Act 7394 known as the “Consumer Act of
the Philippines” which protects the general welfare of the
consumer, and Republic Act 7581 known as the “Price Act” which
upholds the interest of the consumer by stabilizing prices of the
basic necessities, the local government of General Santos City
through the City Economic Management and Cooperative Development
Office (CEMCDO) in cooperation with the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI), General Santos City-Consumer Welfare Council Inc.
(GSC-CWCI) and Integrated Barangay Affairs (CMO-IBA) spearheaded
anew this year’s observance of the annual Consumer Welfare Month
Celebration with the theme “Consumer Protection: A Shared
Responsibility.”
October 5-6, 2016. GSC Task Force LPG Monitoring and Enforcement
which involves inspection of business establishments on compliance
of existing consumer laws was led by the respective enforcing
agencies around the city together with the Task Force LPG composed
of members from City Administrators Office, Business Processing and
License Division, Bureau of Fire Protection, GSC Police Office,
Consumer Welfare Council Inc., Department of Energy, and Department
of Trade and Industry among others.
October 7, 2016. Diskwento Caravan: Presyong Panalo Para sa
Mamimiling Pilipino held at Barangay Apopong Gymnasium facilitated
by the Department of Trade and Industry.
October 12, 2016. Consumer’s Assembly at Gaisano Mall Atrium
with series of activities where conducted: S.U.P.E.R. Consumer’s
Forum, Consumer’s Info Exposition with activities on Audio Visual
Presentation Contest participated by senior high
On its 15th year celebration of National Cooperative Month (NCM)
throughout the country with the
theme “Cooperative the Catalyst of Change through Poverty
Alleviation and Social Transformation” and in its pursuit to seek
and encourage wider participation of all sectors within
society in nation-building through the cooperative movement, the
local government unit (LGU) of General Santos City through the City
Economic Management & Cooperative Development Office (CEMCDO)
under Special Project & Cooperative Division (SPCD) showed its
support in the various activities conducted such as trainings,
seminars, and sport fest that promotes and encourages good
camaraderie and sportsmanship.The month long celebration together
with the 56 Cooperative took part in all activities arranged by the
LGU. The inaugural of the event occurred on October 2, 2016, as the
morning started with a fun run under the senior and junior
category, thereafter an enjoyable work out led by a Zumba
instructor was sponsored by the Health Care MPC. A short program
was graced with the presence of Mr. Genaro Balofiños, an official
representative of Hon. Vice-Mayor Shirlyn B. Nograles, who
acknowledged and gave inspirational messages to the sector. Other
activities including the Cooperative Management & Governance
facilitated by Mr. Fred Fredeluces on October 6 - 7, 2016 and a
volleyball friendship game was held at General Santos Covered Court
on October 8 – 15, 2016. There was also a Bowling Tournament on
October 17,2016 at Tokyok’s Bowling Lanes.
Basic Cooperative Course seminar were participated by coop
officers on October 20 – 21, 2016, a mandated training to comply as
a requirement to all officer for re-election in their respective
cooperative, together with the resource speaker Mr. Fred
Fredeluces.
school students, Quiz Show or the Quiz Bee Competition
participated by high school students from 9 different schools,
Amazing Race joined by different barangay representatives, and
Information Exhibit involving different concerned agencies to
educate the constituents on consumer rights and responsibilities
through exhibit.
October 19, 2016. Regional Quiz Bee and Bagwis Awarding held at
Robinson’s Place Gensan facilitated by the Department of Trade
& Industry Regional Office.
Consumer Information Caravan and #Kabarangay Project (Kaalaman,
Kaligtasan, Kalidad na Produkto sa Barangay) recognizing the
students and parents’ role in the society as an effective
instrument of change through advocacy held at different schools and
barangays of the city.
November 15, 2016. Consumer Welfare Month Culmination and
Awarding Ceremony at East Asia Royale Hotel, National Highway,
General Santos City. A way of expressing gratitude to stakeholders
who have continuously supported the undertakings. Followed by the
Consumer Protection and Advocacy Seminar discussed by Ms. Mary Ann
M. Morales, Division Head, TDD, DTI 12 with the topics on “Gabay
Konsyumer sa Pasko”. Then the last part was the awarding of
certificates, plaques and prizes for the winners of activities held
during the month.
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exemplified services that benefited the community.This year’s
8th Yaman Awards was held on November 26, 2016 at the Phela
Convention Center, National Highway, this city. It revolved around
the idea of “co-existence, innovations, integration and solidarity
as it highlighted the city’s annual “Business Month” celebration
popularly known as “Yaman Gensan”, an acronym for “Yabong Maliliit
na Negosyo”, and the annual celebration of the city’s “Cooperative
Month”. It focused on the micro, small and medium entrepreneurs
(msmes) and the primary cooperatives who actively contributed to
the socio-economic growth and development of the city.
“Co-existence” is a move we were grateful to have adapted
between and among our msmes and cooperatives with the combined
efforts of creating a better economy. As we went for innovations,
we bridged the gap of being able to keenly integrate our values,
aspirations, and sales efforts, both products and services, in
order to pump-up the economy and the community.
Yaman Awards is an initiative of the local government that
recognizes the contributions of the local micro, small and medium
entrepreneurs (msmes) and the
primary cooperatives in the economic growth and development of
the city. It honours the men and women entrepreneurs and the movers
of primary cooperatives, who demonstrated their winning vision,
determination and innovative mindset that empowered them to
transform industries and communities to a positive social and
economic change. This years’ awards also featured segments on
people (Who’s-Who) who distinguished themselves bringing fame and
honour to the city.
Yaman Awards was conceptualized in 2005 as a search for
outstanding entrepreneurs of General Santos City who exemplified
the wealth and spirit of a true entrepreneur. It acknowledged
successful entrepreneurs who had taken the business acumen to the
next level and translated ideas into viable and sustainable
enterprises and cooperatives. These are the people who found
creative ways and
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19 outbound and
Inbound Missions
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Kalilangan Asyan Pavilion -February 22-26, 2016
South Cotabato Regional Agri-Industrial Technology and Trade
Expo 2016 -July 3-24, 2016
International Travel Festival -July 15-18, 2016
Tuna Congress -August 29-September 2, 2016
Philippine Travel Mart -September 1-4, 2016
Tourism Summit -September 26, 2016
Yaman Gensan Trade Fairs and Exhibits -October 10-21, 2016
Philippine Business Conference -October 12-13, 2016)
Junior Entrepreneurs Camp -October 17-18, 2016 Young
Entrepreneurs Forum -October 19-21, 2016
Tau SOX: Festival of the First Peoples -October 27, 2016
Shrimp Congress -November 23-24, 2016
13th China-ASEAN Expo -September 8-14, 2016
Treasures of Sox Travel Expo -April 11-14, 2016
Entertainment and Leisure Development Conference -November
23-24, 2016
Mindanao Business Conference -August 24-26, 2016
Investment Forum -November 18, 2016
Liaoning Investment Forum -November 27, 2016
GSC Information Education Campaign-November 24, 28 - 29,
2016
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Going global and opening our doors to ASEAN, CEMCDO ventured
into foreign markets by way of participating in ASEAN exhibits,
Investment Fora and Product Showcase missions. The city was
represented by Engr. Riza Marie T.Paches, Acting Department Head of
CEMCDO, Maria Cora C. Tito, City Tourism Officer and Alma D.
Zerrudo, Project Development Officer.
The Philippine delegation composed of BOI, CITEM, DOT and the
City of General Santos, won three awards, namely, the Best City of
Charm Pavilion, Best Trade Visitor Organizer and Best Promotion on
Investment Cooperation, besting eleven (11) participating
countries. The delegation spearheaded the Philippine Promotion
Conference and Business Matching activities headed by Senator
Cynthia Villar.
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trEASurES oF SoX glorIEttA MAll ActIVIty cEntEr, MAkAtI cIty,
MEtro MAnIlA – AprIl 11-14, 2016
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 12, in coordination with
the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 12 and other national
and local government agencies in the SOCSKSARGEN region joined the
Treasures of SOX: A Travel and Trade Expo in Manila.
One of its components was the Investment Mission cum Investment
Matching which was handled by DTI. This became the ideal venue to
promote big tickets to potential investors outside the region.
Engr. Riza Marie T. Paches, the acting Department Head of CEMCDO
presented before the private investors the two tourism related
project concepts, (1) General Santos City East Coast Ecotourism
Development Plan and the (2) Bagongbuhay Ecotourism Village. The
presentation also highlighted the economic situation of General
Santos City and its potential to attract investments even those
which are not directly related to tourism.With this participation,
the region was able to hit the target sales of P21 M both from
local products and tourism packages of SOX.
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The invitation of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 12 in
this year’s participation to Entertainment & Leisure District
Development Conference was apt as we recognized tourism product
innovation and strategies play a vital role in positioning General
Santos City as one of the prime destinations in Asia and the whole
world.
EntErtAInMEnt & lEISurE dIStrIct dEVElopMEnt conFErEncE
kuAlA luMpur, MAlAySIA – noV. 23-24, 2016
About twenty-two (22) delegates from different countries namely,
Egypt, Singapore, Dubai, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Philippines
attended the said conference. The city was represented by Atty.
Arnel A. Zapatos, City Administrator, Atty. Armando T. Clarin, City
Legal Officer, Maria Lessa I. Barcelona, Project Evaluation Officer
and Jessielyn R. Fomokao, Project
Development Officer.Renowned speakers were invited to present
inputs and innovations through panel discussions and presentation
of case study on the major changes across Asia’s property market
and the role played by entertainment and leisure facilities that we
could introduce in our respective areas.The city’s participation in
the said conference had allowed us to benchmark on better
understanding and appreciation of the role that Entertainment and
Leisure District Development can impact the city’s tourism industry
vis-à-vis global and leisure trends which can be considered as an
input in the department’s plans and programs in 2017:• Preparation
of Gensan Tourism
Development Master Plan;• Tourism Awareness Campaign
through Trainings;• Site Development Plans, and• Other ongoing
initiatives of the
city vis-a-vis Cultural Mapping activities in preparation for
the establishment of GSC Museum.
1 Enterprise availed tax incentives under GSC Investment Code of
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InVEStMEnt ForuM noVEMbEr 18, 2016
In the advent of economic diversification, General Santos City
explores other opportunities aside from the agro-industrial and
agri-fishery produce. It sets resilient industries in investments,
tourism and services for sustainable development, particularly in
agriculture, trade, communication and logistics.
That said, an Investment Forum was initiated to invite potential
investors and other stakeholders where investment opportunities and
business potentials in the city were presented. It was also a venue
to distribute and present the Investment Portfolio, a promotional
material that served as a guide for potential locators to invest in
the city.
Assistant Secretary Jonas George S. Soriano of Office of the
Cabinet Secretary (OCS) was one of the guest speakers during the
aforementioned activity highlighting the plans and programs of the
current administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte such as the
Ten Point Economic Agenda. Mr. Ernie Tomas of the Mindanao
Development Authority (MinDA) also presented the projects that are
intended for the development and interconnectivity in Mindanao.
A presentation of investment opportunities in the region were
also presented by speakers from the Department of Industry (DTI),
Department of Tourism (DOT), and Department of Agriculture (DA).
Also, presentation economic zones available for locators were done
by the RD Development Corporation for the RD City, GenSan EcoZone,
and Mabuhay IT Park.
Mr. Ernie Tomas of MinDA (left), Mr. Raymund Salangsang,
Regional Gover-nor of PCCI for Southwestern Mindanao (center), and
ASec. Jonas Soriano of Office of the Cabinet Secretary (right)
receiving plaques of appreciation.
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The City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office,
through the Investments Division, conducted the Invest in Gensan:
An Information
Education Campaign on November 24, 28 and 29, 2016 at Ameliyah’s
Place, General Santos City.
This activity was presented in three batches intended for
barangay officials, government councils, academe, and potential
investors. Four topics were discussed including the General Santos
City Economic Situationer, the Investment Code of 2015, General
Santos City Investment Priority Areas, and the General Santos City
Private Partnership Code. The aim of the program is to educate the
selected stakeholders of the investment opportunities and
incentives the city is offering and to address specific concerns of
the potential investors in the city.
A total of 76 participants took part in the IEC and this will be
done on a yearly basis so as to update the stakeholders of the new
trends and opportunities when it comes to investing in the
city.
The participants listening actively during the discussions in
the IEC 2016
InForMAtIon & EducAtIon cAMpAIgn 2016
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SItE dEVElopMEnt plAnS
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18 guESt rEcEptIon And EducAtIonAl tourS
Fr. Jonathan Advincula (February 18, 2016)
Ronald Czebniak (June 15, 2016)
EBS Korea TV Coverage
(September 2, 2016)
Sen. Emmanuel Pacquiao and
Company (November 11, 2016)
EBS Korea TV Coverage
(December 5, 2016)SP Misamis Occidental
(December 5, 2016)
Liga ng mga Barangay- Buhi, Camarines Sur
(March 4-5, 2016)
Department ofEnergy XI
(August 20, 2016)
Papua New Guinea(September 26,
2016)
PTAA Dinner Reception(November 25, 2016)
Sen. Bongbong Marcos (March 9, 2016)
Tuna Congress Delegates
(August 29-30, 2016)
DOT Philippines during Tourism
Summit(September 26,
2016)
Cotabato State Polytechnic College (November 29, 2016)
Brgy. Nueva Fuerza, Tagum City
(March 16-18, 2016)
Tuna Festival Guests
( September 1,2,5, 2016)
International School of Sustainable
Tourism (September 27,
2016)
Philippine Science High School and Staff(November 30, 2016)
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AwArdS rEcEIVEd And MEMbErSHIp to SpEcIAl bodIESAwArds
received
3 International Awards
• Best City of Charm Pavilion
• Best Trade Visitor Organizer
• Best Promotion on Investment Cooperation
National
• Top 9 MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions)
Destination of the Philippines
• Top 15 HUC in the Philippines
Regional
• Excellence in Tourism, City Government Category
• Best Performers in Tourist Arrivals during the DOT Region XII
Star Awards Night
• Engr. Riza Marie T. Paches- Best City Competitiveness
Coordinator
speciAl BodiesInvestments• GSC Investment Board• GSC PPP Board•
Competitiveness Committee• Competitiveness Cluster
Tourism• Anti-Smoking Task Force• GSC Tourism Council• GSC
Airport Services Advisory Council• Festival Board• Wow Gensan
Association of Travel Agencies• Gensan Food and Beverage
Association• GSC Tourism and HRM Educators
Association• Gensan Hoteliers Club• Klaja Mountain Guides• East
Coast Boat Guide Association
SPCD• City Cooperative Development Council• Regional Cooperative
Development
Council• Small and Medium Enterprise Development
Council, Inc.• Consumer Welfare Council• LPRAT• League of
Cooperative Development
OfficersofthePhilippines
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propoSEd Ipc (InVEStMEnt prIorIty cluStEr)
Central Development Area
Gensan Aerotropolis
West Coast Development Area
Western Peak Development Area
Northern Highland Development Area
MANuFACTuRING INDuSTRy
AGRICuLTuRE/AGRIBuSINESS AND FISHERy
INFRASTRuCTuRE
INDuSTRIAL SERVICE FACILITIES
HALAL INDuSTRy
TOuRISM
AGRICuLTuRE/AGRIBuSINESS AND FISHERy
DISASTER PREVENTION, MITIGATION AND RECOVERy PROJECTS
INFRASTRuCTuRE
INFRASTRuCTuRE
INDuSTRIAL SERVICE FACILITIES
GREEN PROJECTS
HALAL INDuSTRy
CREATIVE INDuSTRIES/KNOWLEDGE-BASED SERVICES
INFRASTRuCTuRE
CREATIVE INDuSTRIES/KNOWLEDGE-BASED SERVICES
MEDICAL FACILITIES
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
TOuRISM
AGRICuLTuRE/AGRIBuSINESS AND FISHERy
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East Coast Development Area
Central Development Area
East VAlley Development Area
Northern Highland Development Area
GEnsan InvEstmEnt PrIorIty arEasAGRICuLTuRE/AGRIBuSINESS AND
FISHERyThis covers commercial production and processing of
agriculturalandfisheryproducts including their by-products. It also
covers agriculture and related activities such as irrigation and
postharvest facilities.
CREATIVE INDuSTRIES/KNOWLEDGE-BASED SERVICESThis covers business
process outsourcing (BPO) activities and IT and IT-enabled services
that involve original content.
INFRASTRuCTuREThis covers transport, water, logistics, waste
management facilities, physical infrastructure (tollways, railways
and telecommunication facilities) and PPP projects.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTThis covers research and development
activities and the establishment of research/ testing laboratories,
Centers of Excellence (COE) and technical vocational education and
training institutions.
MASS HOuSINGThis covers the development of low-cost mass
housing. This also covers the manufacture of modular housing
components preferably using climate proof materials.
GREEN PROJECTSThis covers the manufacture /assembly of goods and
the establishment of energy-related facilities.
DISASTER PREVENTION, MITIGATION AND RECOVERy PROJECTSThis covers
projects that will prevent or mitigate adverse impacts of
calamities and disasters.
INDuSTRIAL SERVICE FACILITIESThis covers testing and quality
control laboratories, trainings and demonstration centers, tool
shops and similar facilities, metal casting, metal working,
ceramics and food processing, petrochemical complex and industrial
gases.
HALAL INDuSTRyThis covers the production and processing of
products under Muslim or Islamic Law.
TOuRISMThis covers the establishment of tourism-related
facilities (e.g. tourist accommodation facilities and tourist
transport facilities) subject to the guidelines developed by the
city, the tourism council and the Department of Tourism
MEDICAL FACILITIESThis covers hospitals and specialty clinics
which specialize in a disease or condition or in one type of
patient. (e.g. kidney centers, lung centers, rehabilitation
centers).
MANuFACTuRING INDuSTRyThis covers the manufacture of activated
carbon, coco coir, handicrafts, furniture, leather crafts, veneer
or plywood, casket, all types of metal-based products including
jewelry, and the like.
INFRASTRuCTuRE
CREATIVE INDuSTRIES/KNOWLEDGE-BASED SERVICES
MEDICAL FACILITIES
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
TOuRISM
AGRICuLTuRE/AGRIBuSINESS AND FISHERy
TOuRISM
DISASTER PREVENTION, MITIGATION AND RECOVERy PROJECTS
MASS HOuSING
TOuRISM
AGRICuLTuRE/AGRIBuSINESS AND FISHERy
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2015
INTENT
EVALUATION
PUBLICATION
INSPECTIONAND APPROVAL
PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY
HOW TO AVAILGSC INVESTMENT
INCENTIVEManifest willingness to avail incentives to the
GSCIC for the issuance of requirements
If documents are complete, application is stamped recieved and
is issued Order of Payment
for �ling
FILINGPayment of �ling fee to
the City Treasurer’s O�ce to indicate o�cial
acceptance
Publication of the fact of application in newspaper
of general circulation
10 days after publication, there is ocular inspection for
evaluation by the GSCIC. Recommendation as to the result shall
be forwarded to
the Board after 40 days which shall approve or disapprove
the application within 20 days from receipt of said
recommendation
REGISTRATIONIf approved, Order of
Payment for issuance of Certi�cate of Registration
is issued
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Accessibility, Efficiency and Transparency – a CPMS promise
The CEMCDO Performance Monitoring System (CPMS) is a
computerized approach to monitor daily the progress of tasks and
activities for the success indicators (SIs)/ sub-success indicators
(SSIs) in the Office Performance Commitment Review (OPCR) and the
Individual Performance Commitment Review (IPCR). The SIs in the
OPCR will be monitored on a projects, plans and activities (PPA)/SI
basis. Uploading of means of verifications (MOVs) on completed or
SIs will be handled by the individual staff. Each staff will be
CPMS
assigned a space in the system to enter specific tasks done
daily and to MOVs of completed works or satisfied SSI. The division
chiefs and the immediate supervisors can easily access all uploaded
MOVs for evaluation and rating. It will also lead the way to do
coaching for an employee whose targets are unmet. The Department
Performance Management Team (DPMT) can easily rate the success
indicator online. It is a paperless rating strategy, since they can
view uploaded
MOVs in the computer screen. The system will take good care of
the calculation for the final rating of an employee. At the end of
the semester – the employee prints his/her IPCR with their final
rating. All previous MOVs are also accessible together with its
final rating. The system also serves as the digital library of
employees’ performance. CPMS can be accessed through local area
network and even in the internet, using gadgets with internet
connectivity.
CEMCDO Performance Monitoring System is a web-based application
developed to efficiently monitor the performance of CEMCDO staff.
The system was developed based on the processes and procedures of
the Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS). In other words,
CPMS is a computerized version of SPMS.
CEMCDO Performance Monitoring System
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city economic management and cooperative Development Office
3rd Floor investment Action center 9500 general santos city
tel. no. : 083 553 8338 email : [email protected]
website: gensantos.gov.ph