Polomolok is a town in South Cotabato, Soccsksargen. It is home of the country's largest pineapple plantation.
Understand
[edit | edit source]The town's name was derived from "Flomlok", a B’laan term for "hunting grounds". It was historically a hunting ground for the B'laan people.
The town was first established on November 2, 1940 as Polomolok Settlement District, but it was on August 21, 1957 when it was formally established as a town.
Get in
[edit | edit source]Baras is 17 km away from General Santos and 41 km away from Koronadal. It is accessible via Manila East Road and Marcos Highway.
Jeepneys, buses and UVs pass by the town via Pan-Philippine Highway.
UVs from the terminal near the park are bound for General Santos and Koronadal.
Get around
[edit | edit source]Places within the town are accessible by tricycle and cars.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Our Lady Of Lourdes Parish, Pioneer Ave.
- 2 Club Kalsangi, Kalsangi Rd. 7AM-9PM. Home to the Clubhouse and Golf Club, owned by DOLE.
- 3 Jesus, the Good Shepherd Parish Church, Cannery Rd., Brgy. Cannery Site.
- 4 Durian Garden, Pan-Philippine Highway. 7AM-5PM. A durian farm that also consists of a recreational center and restaurant. It also sells durian ice cream, pies and other sweets.
- 5 B'laan Museum and Weaving Center (Bai Yabing Masalon Dulo School of Living Tradition), Polomolok-Malungon Rd., Brgy. Landan. Home of the B'laan ikat weaving tradition.
- 6 Polomolok Town Plaza, Pioneer Ave. A plaza beside the town hall that serves as a central gathering point for the community. Various activities, such as sports, can be done here.
Do
[edit | edit source]Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Gaisano Grand Mall Polomolok, Pan-Philippine Highway, Brgy. Magsaysay. 9AM-9PM. The only mall in Polomolok.
Eat
[edit | edit source]- 1 Megan Buko Halo, Pan-Philippine Highway. Specializes in buko halo, meaning halo-halo with coconut as its base.
Drink
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[edit | edit source]Go next
[edit | edit source]- General Santos, the tuna capital of the Philippines.
- Koronadal, the capital of South Cotabato.

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