Mindanao

Voyage of “Balangay”

MindanaoBob — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:48:22 +0000

KIAMBA, Sarangani (March 11, 2010) – Aboard the “Diwata ng Lahi”, an ancient inspired wooden vessel called “Balangay”, some of the 29 crew members including the former Mt. Everest expedition team headed by Undersecretary Art Valdez, reach their 51st stop over Tuesday, May 9, at the municipal port of Kiamba. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/Abner P. Arzaga)

Mayor Rom with Usec. Art Valdez

MindanaoBob — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:39:56 +0000

KIAMBA, Sarangani (March 11, 2010) – Mayor Rom Falgui (right) hands over a souvenir paddle to Undersecretary Art Valdez of the Department of Transportation and Communications after the arrival of the Balangay with 29 crew members. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/Abner P. Arzaga)

Mayor Rom on board Balangay

MindanaoBob — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:27:59 +0000

KIAMBA, Sarangani (March 11, 2010) – Mayor Rom Falgui (2nd right) boards the Balangay, an ancient inspired wooden-hulled vessel measuring 81 feet long, at the port of Kiamba Wednesday, March 10, with Undersecretary Art Valdez (behind the mayor) of the Department of Transportation and Communications. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/Abner P. Arzaga)

Buhay ngayon

MindanaoBob — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:16:21 +0000

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (March 11, 2010) – A family makes do with rechargeable China-made lamps during dinner to continue with their daily lives amidst the daily 12-hour brownouts in the region. (Photo by COCOY SEXCION)

Turn-over

MindanaoBob — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:03:46 +0000

Chief Inspector Julius L. Arro receives from Provincial Warden Rolando Ampuyas the Memorandum of Agreement placing the management, control and supervision of the Sultan Kudarat Provincial Jail to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).

Witnessing are BJMP Region 12 Director J/S Supt Romeo L Ogoy and Sultan Kudarat Acting Vice-Governor Ernesto F. Matias (partly hidden). (PPDO-Sultan Kudarat)

Brushing time

MindanaoBob — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:36:29 +0000

Dentist Dr. Connie Lagamayo and barangay health personnel demonstrate to pre-schoolers of Barangay Kalawag II the proper way of tooth brushing in observance of the Dental Health Care Month on February 2010.

The Dental Health Activity which includes the distribution of toothpastes and toothbrushes is supported by the local governments of Isulan and Sultan Kudarat province. (PPDO-Sultan Kudarat)

Agribusiness Mindanao Super Region Tour

MindanaoBob — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:39 +0000

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo shows satisfaction as Governor Teng Mangudadatu gives a briefing about the status of the agricultural developments in Sultan Kudarat.

Considered as an agribusiness and growth area, Sultan Kudarat forms part of the Mindanao Super Region. (PPDO-Sultan Kudarat)

Welcome to your new school

MindanaoBob — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:39:14 +0000

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (March 8, 2010) – Schoolchildren of Tuyan Elementary School listen to a short program at the inauguration of the two-classroom building Friday, March 5, donated by the USAID and Petron Foundation for the school. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Welcome to Sarangani

MindanaoBob — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:34:48 +0000

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (March 8, 2010) – United States Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Leslie A. Bassett waves to pupils of Tuyan Elementary School as she arrives at the school ground for the inauguration of the two-classroom building Friday, March 5, donated by the USAID and Petron Foundation for the school. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

School of Peace

MindanaoBob — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:31:13 +0000

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (March 8, 2010) – Donors, stakeholders and pupils flash the sign of peace as they pose for a photograph after the inauguration of the two-classroom building Friday, March 5, donated by the USAID and Petron Foundation. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)