Noted for its yellow-fin tuna, General Santos City or GenSan to its residents, is the Philippines’ Tuna Capital being the largest producer of export-quality, sashimi-grade tuna in the country. Every September, the city celebrates the Tuna Festival as an homage to the industry that drives and sustains its local economy.

For two years now, I have personally experienced GenSan’s Tuna Festival and I must say that every time, the festival gets better and grander but not necessarily ostentatious. Credit goes to the local government of GenSan and the city’s chamber of commerce.

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