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Region XII

SoCCSKSarGen is a region of the Philippines, located in central Mindanao, and is officially designated as Region XII. The name is an acronym that stands for the region's four provinces and one of its cities: South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City. The regional center is Koronadal City located in the province of South Cotabato. Cotabato City, though geographically within the boundaries of the province of Maguindanao, itself is part of SOCCSKSARGEN, and is independent of that province. Maguindanao province is a part of another special region called the ARMM which has its seat in Cotabato City.

                                     

Lake Sebu

A small freshwater lake and associated marshes on the southeastern flank of the rugged Tiruray Highlands of South Cotabato. The shoreline of the lake is very indented, and there are two small islands, Tugayo and Rom's. The lake receives water from local run-off and several small rivers. It retains water throughout the year, and has a maximum depth of 45m. The bottom is sandy-mud. Values of 6.8 for the pH, 2.5 for the total hardness (SBV), and 8.0-8.5 p.p.m. for the dissolved oxygen, have been obtained.

            

7 Falls in Lake Sebu

   

Cotabatos's Pride

Golden Mosque-Grand Mosque

The Golden Mosque, The Grand Mosque, Masjid Sultan,haji Hassanal Bolkiah, The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, so many names, but one things for sure, this is another landmark and pride of Cotabato city.

Call it whatever it may, It is still pertains to one place where our muslim brothers inCotabato City, Mindanao, and all over the world gather themselves to praise and worship Allah.

Allah blessed the city of Cotabato by merely choosing our land to be the landmark or grounds for The Golden Mosque, or The Grand Mosque, or its original name,Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid.

The Grand Mosque is the largest dwelling place in the Philippines which was built perfectly to suit the holy mass of our muslim brothers.

The Grand Mosque is a strong signed that Cotabato City is a place of peace were every religion stands as one nation and brothers.

Grand Mosque or Golden Mosque, is exactly located in Buaya Buaya Cotabato City. Just go straight to port passing Timako Hill, coming from Cotabato City Circumferential Hi-Way.

Yes! it is in Sultan Kudarat

Baras Bird sanctuary in Sultan kudarat- Tacurong City

In an almost two hectares of land lying by a river bank here, the crack of dawn offers a melodious harmony of birds; thousands dot the skies also during sunsets, a pleasure for bird watchers.

Bird species such as the intermediate egret, great egret and rufus night heron have been monitored in the farm, said Romeo Jacobo, Sr., one of the four wildlife wardens paid by the city government to take care of the bird habitat. The city government declared Baras a bird sanctuary on Aug. 7, 2002.

The birds hunt for food, particularly fishes, in Liguasan marsh, Lake Buluan and Lake Sebu. Liguasan and Lake Buluan straddle part of North Cotabato and Maguindanao while Lake Sebu is in South Cotabato. The birds were also monitored as hunting food in the remote coastal town of Lebak in Sultan Kudarat.

Wow Sarangani

White Sand Beaches

Tuna Festival in General Santos City's home of Champions!

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.