The Philippine Sports Commission and the General Santos City LGU formalized partnership for the conduct of the Batang Pinoy 2025 at the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines.”

PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann underscored GenSan as perfect place for the agency’s premiere grassroots initiative due to its inspiring potential to mold sporting icons including world boxing icons Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire, Jr.

“Bitbit ng ating nagkakaisang mithiin at dedikasyon, sama-sama tayong magbibigay ng moderno at de-kalidad na entabladong magpapakita sa husay at galing ng mga Bagong Bayaning Manlalaro dito sa General Santos City,” Chairman Bachmann said during the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement today.

Led by City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao, GenSan is expected to host more than 20,000 athletes nationwide, showcasing determination and strength within 27 sports on October 25-31, 2025.

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