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The tuna trade in General Santos City has seen better days. Pic: AP.

Philippines: OFWs keep General Santos booming as tuna trade declines

By Thu, Jul 21, 2011 8:37AM UTC View Comments The tuna trade in General Santos City has seen better days. Pic: AP.

Residents in General Santos City are often asked what is that attracted big mall operators ‘to pitch tents’ in this port city famous for its succulent yellowfin tuna. For close to two decades now, since the opening of the international-class airport in 1997, hundreds and hundreds of tons of fresh tuna have been shipped out...

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