Polomolok
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About Polomolok
Polomolok is a town in South Cotabato, Soccsksargen. It is home of the country's largest pineapple plantation.
Polomolok travel guide
Understand
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.
Getting there
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.
Getting around
Places within the town are accessible by tricycle and cars.
See
1 Our Lady Of Lourdes Parish, Pioneer Ave. (updated Oct 2025) 2 Club Kalsangi, Kalsangi Rd. 7AM-9PM. Home to the Clubhouse and Golf Club, owned by DOLE. (updated Oct 2025) 3 Jesus, the Good Shepherd Parish Church, Cannery Rd., Brgy. Cannery Site. (updated Oct 2025) 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. (updated Oct 2025) 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. (updated Oct 2025) 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. (updated Oct 2025)
Buy
1 Gaisano Grand Mall Polomolok, Pan-Philippine Highway, Brgy. Magsaysay. 9AM-9PM. The only mall in Polomolok. (updated Oct 2025)
Eat
1 Megan Buko Halo, Pan-Philippine Highway. Specializes in buko halo, meaning halo-halo with coconut as its base. (updated Nov 2025)
Go next
General Santos, the tuna capital of the Philippines. Koronadal, the capital of South Cotabato.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.