Several people have contributed to the richness of General Santos City. They are the winners.
This section celebrates the "Generals" who have distinguished themselves in various arenas.
Arts
Bueno Silva - is a known portrait artist whose works have been exhibited internationally
Jocel Jimenez - is the lead guitarist and composer of the renowned 1980's band, "Colours"
Education
Br. Manuel de Leon, FMS - is a Ten Outstandin Young Men (TOYM) Awardee in Education. Today, he is the president of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University and the Provincial of the Marist Brothers in East Asia.
Marya Delvo - is a 5th placer in the national teachers' licensure board examinations in 2009. She graduated at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
Rosalita Nunez - is the 1975 topnotcher of the teacher's board examinations which was still under the supervision of the Civil Service Commission
Entertainment
Melissa Cantiveros - is a big winner in the Pinoy Big Brother Double Up edition 2009
Dionisia Pacquiao - is a phenomenal movie star and is known in the movie circuit as the "Pacmom", "Mommy Dionisia".
Gerald Anderson - is the 2nd placer in the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 2007 and is the leading heart-throb in the local movieland.
Sports
Emmanuel Pacquiao - is the 7th division world boxig champion and considered one of the world's all time boxing greats.
Rolando Navarette - is the former World Boxing Council (WBC) Junior Lightweight champion and billed as the "Bad Boy From General Santos City"
Leonardo "Dodong Dadiangas" Andam - is a pool champion/medalist in the Southeast Asian Games.
Politics
Atty. Rufino Banas - is the Secretary of General Services during the Aquino administration and prior to that was an Assemblyman representing the first district of South Cotabato.
Entrepreneurship
Rodrigo Rivera Sr. - is the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awardee in 2004.
Civil Society
Joaquin Lu - was the national president of Fraternal Order of Eagles
Bebei Gonzales - was the national president of Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
If you know of "Generals" who made it big nationally and internationally, write in the comments' page so we can update this section
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Gensan's Livability Edge
General Santos City is strategically located. Its location provides good trade access to major foreign markets -- Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Japan, Hongkong, Middle East, Continental Europe and the United States.
Quality of Life
The city has a stable peace and order condition. The incidence of crime is low, due to high police visibility and high crime solution efficiency of 98.4%. High-class educational institutions across levels are available. Cheap foodstuffs are available. Traffic congestion is not a problem. The city is accessible to nature-filled recreational sites. The city was recognized as the Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines in 2005
Suitable Climate
Climate is favorable. It is outside of the typhoon belt. Dominated by low plain areas and with evenly distributed rainfall, it is suitable for agricultural production and agri-based industries.
Abundant Land Resources
Fertile agricultural lands at 18,469.64 hectares including vast tract of lands for economic activities and economic zones are available including IT park.
Cheap Rate Utility Services
Upbeat local economy and unlimited opportunities for trade and investments because the city is home to a high percentage of the Philippines' top 20 corporations like banks, manufacturers, and retail outlets. Power and water rates are among the most competitive in Mindanao. World-class telecommunication infrastructure requirements are among the best in the country for Internet-ready enterprises.
Multi-Access Transportation Point
Presence of transportation facilities for sea, air and land is a competitive advantage. There is a good road network and adequate communication facilities within the city and neighboring places.
Readily Available Skilled Human Resources
Literacy rate is high; good educational and training institutions are available. Two universities and a host of top-rated colleges are operating in the area.
Presence of Active Civil Society and Business Sectors
In the areas of development, the civil society and business sectors have added a new dimension to traditional politics and have helped humankind to find new forms of addressing our lobal problems.
Strong involvement and partnership between the government and various private stakeholders make General Santos an ideal place to demonstrate socio-economic actions with no less than the following nationally renowned non-government organizations are operating in the city: Notre Dame Business Resource Center, Marcellin Foundation, Gawad Kalinga, KPS Foundation, Philexport, Mahintana Foundation, Philippine National Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Philippine Statistical Association SOCCSKSARGEN Inc, Rotary Clubs, CARD Inc, KMBI, Center for Community Transformation Inc, among others.
Developed International Relations:
The sisterhood ties initiated by General Santos City was established based on the cities’ diplomatic principles primarily to promote friendly relations and increase understandings with mutual respect and appreciation of traditions and culture.
Many of theses ties have helped promote collaborative exchanges and mutual friendship in the fields of industry, economy, culture, environment; endeavor to explore useful projects and programs together on behalf of their citizens’ prosperity; and continuously communicate, exchange ideas and make efforts to proceed with projects for mutual benefit and a strengthened friendship.
Further, mutual exchanges have enhanced relations between General Santos and counterpart citizens which have included exchange of official delegation, representatives of public organizations, specialist in different fields of local economy, tourist groups, athletes, students, youth groups, medical and other professionals and scholars and exchange of general information about the life of the two places and their inhabitants.
We have established ties with local authorities both in the national and international arenas:
• Shantou, China
• Hadano City, Japan
• Maluku Province, Indonesia
• Manado City, Indonesia
• Betung City, Indonesia
• Katherine Town, NT, Australia
• Moncton City, Canada
• Gorontalo Province, Indonesia
• Quezon City, Philippines
• Naga City, Philippines
• Bacolod City, Philippines
Quality of Life
The city has a stable peace and order condition. The incidence of crime is low, due to high police visibility and high crime solution efficiency of 98.4%. High-class educational institutions across levels are available. Cheap foodstuffs are available. Traffic congestion is not a problem. The city is accessible to nature-filled recreational sites. The city was recognized as the Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines in 2005
Suitable Climate
Climate is favorable. It is outside of the typhoon belt. Dominated by low plain areas and with evenly distributed rainfall, it is suitable for agricultural production and agri-based industries.
Abundant Land Resources
Fertile agricultural lands at 18,469.64 hectares including vast tract of lands for economic activities and economic zones are available including IT park.
Cheap Rate Utility Services
Upbeat local economy and unlimited opportunities for trade and investments because the city is home to a high percentage of the Philippines' top 20 corporations like banks, manufacturers, and retail outlets. Power and water rates are among the most competitive in Mindanao. World-class telecommunication infrastructure requirements are among the best in the country for Internet-ready enterprises.
Multi-Access Transportation Point
Presence of transportation facilities for sea, air and land is a competitive advantage. There is a good road network and adequate communication facilities within the city and neighboring places.
Readily Available Skilled Human Resources
Literacy rate is high; good educational and training institutions are available. Two universities and a host of top-rated colleges are operating in the area.
Presence of Active Civil Society and Business Sectors
In the areas of development, the civil society and business sectors have added a new dimension to traditional politics and have helped humankind to find new forms of addressing our lobal problems.
Strong involvement and partnership between the government and various private stakeholders make General Santos an ideal place to demonstrate socio-economic actions with no less than the following nationally renowned non-government organizations are operating in the city: Notre Dame Business Resource Center, Marcellin Foundation, Gawad Kalinga, KPS Foundation, Philexport, Mahintana Foundation, Philippine National Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Philippine Statistical Association SOCCSKSARGEN Inc, Rotary Clubs, CARD Inc, KMBI, Center for Community Transformation Inc, among others.
Developed International Relations:
The sisterhood ties initiated by General Santos City was established based on the cities’ diplomatic principles primarily to promote friendly relations and increase understandings with mutual respect and appreciation of traditions and culture.
Many of theses ties have helped promote collaborative exchanges and mutual friendship in the fields of industry, economy, culture, environment; endeavor to explore useful projects and programs together on behalf of their citizens’ prosperity; and continuously communicate, exchange ideas and make efforts to proceed with projects for mutual benefit and a strengthened friendship.
Further, mutual exchanges have enhanced relations between General Santos and counterpart citizens which have included exchange of official delegation, representatives of public organizations, specialist in different fields of local economy, tourist groups, athletes, students, youth groups, medical and other professionals and scholars and exchange of general information about the life of the two places and their inhabitants.
We have established ties with local authorities both in the national and international arenas:
• Shantou, China
• Hadano City, Japan
• Maluku Province, Indonesia
• Manado City, Indonesia
• Betung City, Indonesia
• Katherine Town, NT, Australia
• Moncton City, Canada
• Gorontalo Province, Indonesia
• Quezon City, Philippines
• Naga City, Philippines
• Bacolod City, Philippines
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