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In February 27, 1939, Heneral Paulino Santos and 61 other pioneers were the first batch of settlers in GenSan with the mission to cultivate its fertile land to prosper. In 1948, Buayan District became a full fledged municipality as provided by Republic Act #82 with NLSA Hospital Administrator, Ireneo I. Santiago as its first mayor. It was renamed into General Santos to honor the great pioneer, Heneral Paulino Santos.

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GenSan is known for the magnificent tuna fish and it is the Tuna Capital of the Philippines.

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The coldest month is in November to January, the driest month is in February to March, the warmest month is in April, and the most wet month is in May to July.

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General Santos City is located in the Province of South Cotabato, Mindanao and southern most of the Philippines. It has an area of 492.9 km².

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The economic status of General Santos gradually increased by year because of the population growth and the city development.

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Based on the latest study, its population was 697,315. This represented 14.23% of the total population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on the statistics, It has a population density that is computed at 1,415 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,664 inhabitants per square mile.

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It is alarming that the "Tuna Capital of the Philippines" is decreasing its exportation of yellow fin tuna which is the main source of why General Santos City made a name through national and international. Marine life is abundant at the past but because of the excess amount of catching, it slowly reflects on the downfall of our economy.

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GPS satellite navigation is used to recognize and facilitate legal fishing vessels in certain areas. For them to maintain the maximum amount of fish they catch and to check illegal fishing vessels to remove them from the fishing area.

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One of the biggest issues that the world is facing is the climate change.  We need to take action before it will totally destroy mother Earth. It affects all living species on our planet and it is related to the first SDG that I've selected. It destroys our environment such as; forest, ocean, glacier, and many more.

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In the year 2021 report, the production of marine life species was reduced because of the climate change and the increasing demands of exportation. Out of the 20 major species, double-digit production reductions were noted in yellowfin tuna (tambakol/ bariles) with -34.9 percent, roundscad (galunggong) with 18.3 percent, threadfin bream (bisugo) with -17.1 percent, frigate tuna (tulingan) with -16.9 percent, fimbriated sardines (tunsoy) with -13.7 percent, and skipjack (gulyasan) with -12.0 percent decline.

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Fisheries Infographics, July to September 2021

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Hydro power or hydro electric power is one of the new source of energy that generates electric power by using a Dam. It is good for the environment because it uses the natural flow of water to gain power.

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Climate action is a must because of human innovation that causes the destruction of nature. Such as: power plants, deforestation, mining, fossil fuels, and many more.

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Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet

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Home - Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet

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Vital Signs of the Planet: Global Climate Change and Global Warming. Current news and data streams about global warming and climate change from NASA.