Gensan Tourism Promotions Division

Greenleaf Hotel Brings Honor to General Santos at Philippine Tourism Awards 2025

General Santos City proudly celebrates another milestone as Greenleaf Hotel Gensan received the Tourism Industry Award for Hotel during the Philippine Tourism Awards 2025 held today, September 8, 2025 at Okada Manila, Parañaque City.

The award was personally accepted by Mr. Bryan G. Teng, owner of Greenleaf Hotel Gensan, bringing pride not only to the establishment but also to the entire city and Region XII.

The Local Government of General Santos, under the leadership of Mayor Lorelie Geronimo Pacquiao, together with CEMCDO Department Head Dr. Leonard V. Flores and Tourism Division Chief Eliodoro Y. Alcaya, Jr., recognizes this achievement as a testament to the city’s growing strength in tourism and hospitality.

This national recognition further elevates General Santos City’s reputation as a premier hub for leisure, business, and MICE tourism in the Philippines.

Southern Leyte Association
of Tourism Officers (SLATO)
October 08, 2024

𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚! 🧵

The Department of Science and Technology Region XII - Regional Science and Technology, and Innovation Week 2024 in partnership with the DOST - PTRI is proud to present the 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐈 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰. ✨
Experience the ultimate showcase of elegance and sustainability on October 2, 2024 at the KCC Veranza Activity Center, General Santos City.
𝑺𝒆𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆!

𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚! 🧵

The Department of Science and Technology Region XII - Regional Science and Technology, and Innovation Week 2024 in partnership with the DOST - PTRI is proud to present the 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐈 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰. ✨

Experience the ultimate showcase of elegance and sustainability on October 2, 2024 at the KCC Veranza Activity Center, General Santos City.

𝑺𝒆𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆!

DOST Philippines
Ousec RO
National Science,Technology, and Innovation Week
DOST XII - Cotabato Provincial Office
DOST XII - Sultan Kudarat Provincial Office
DOST XII - South Cotabato Provincial Office
DOST XII -Sarangani Province and General Santos City Office

Regional Travel Fair
TPB 🇵🇭 Airport Reception
September 26, 2024

Join us as we celebrate the city's Cooperative Month! Enjoy a month long celebration filled with exciting activities and festivities.
Don't miss out on the fun — come and be part of the merriment!

TARA NA! JOIN NA!
October 01 - 31, 2024

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𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐗𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

General Santos City has come alive with excitement and wonder as the Euro Xtreme Circus makes its way, captivating audiences with its thrilling performances and jaw-dropping acts from Europe and America. This international circus has quickly gained popularity among locals and visitors, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience that many in General Santos City have never had the chance to witness before.

The Euro Xtreme Circus has made this dream a reality by bringing the magic, thrill, and spectacle of a world-class circus right to their doorstep. It's an opportunity for families, students, and individuals to experience the wonders of an international event without the high cost of traveling abroad.

The circus offers diverse performances, from jaw-dropping aerial stunts and acrobatics to high-energy motorcycle tricks and comedic acts. It’s an unforgettable experience that has entertained and inspired the local community, showcasing the incredible artistry and dedication that goes into each performance.

This sets a promising precedent for the future, positioning General Santos City as a viable and attractive location for investors and event organizers looking for new destinations. The positive reception and seamless organization of the Euro Xtremé Circus highlight the city’s potential to become a go-to destination for international performances, festivals, and cultural events, opening doors for further economic growth and development.

Catch this spectacular show only from 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, until 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, at Zaldivar Field, Yumang Street, Brgy. City Heights, General Santos City. The Euro Xtremé Circus is a limited-time event that you won’t want to miss. It’s an opportunity to witness world-class entertainment in General Santos City. For Tickets and Inquiries, you may call (+63) 0948 683 6345 or (+63) 0945 600 9378 or you may visit their page at Euro Xtreme Circus.

Serbisyong Totoo: Tatak Pacquiao LGU GenSan: TATAK Heneral LGU-GenSan - City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰?

The Philippines is rising in global innovation rankings!

In the Global Innovation Index 2023, the Philippines improved its position to 56th place, up from 59th in 2022! While the country shows remarkable performance in innovation outputs (ranked 52nd—the tangible results of innovative activities—there is still room for improvement in innovation inputs (ranked 69th).

Innovation is key to driving economic growth and competitiveness. Let's continue to foster creativity and invest in innovation to secure a brighter future for all Filipinos.

Discover more about the Department of Science and Technology’s 2025 budget here: https://tinyurl.com/dostfy2024

𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧!

The 10th Annual Public Policy Conference will look at how to expand the middle class amidst the megatrends that have emerged, and are shaping global and national development landscapes.

We will have breakout sessions covering the various megatrends and their implications in growing a resilient middle class.

Session 1: Natural Resource Use, Climate Transition, and Social Justice

Session 2: New Opportunities and Old Challenges in Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Services and Trade

Session 3: Ensuring a Future-ready Work Force and Protecting Workers’ Wellbeing amidst Technological Change

Session 4: Harnessing Data, Digital Currencies, and Innovation in Public Systems

Which session are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments.

Join us at the 10th APPC! Register at https://bit.ly/APPC2024reg or scan the QR code below.

You may also tune in to the PIDS and SERP-P pages for the live stream.

NEW PIDS PUBLICATION 📝

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟎𝟔: 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞 𝐁𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠?

This study assesses the adequacy of school infrastructure in the Philippine basic education sector while benchmarking it against developmental targets and other countries’ performance. It finds that with respect to classrooms, there has been progress in decongesting schools, but spatial inequality in the classroom-student ratio persists and requires attention.

Read: https://bit.ly/pidsrps2024-06