Sarangani Province News & Updates

Sarangani’s landmark

2011-09-21T23:06:00.002-07:00

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 21, 2011) - The Provincial Capitol building, Sarangani’s landmark, will soon be named after its founding father the late Congressman James L. Chiongbian through an ordinance jointly sponsored and unanimously supported by all legislators of the province during its regular session on September 13. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

JLC Capitol Building

2011-09-21T23:06:00.000-07:00

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 21, 2011) - An ordinance, with legislative enactment title “JLC (James L. Chiongian) Capitol Building”, will soon be in effect upon its approval as all board members support and jointly sponsored the ordinance. The naming of the Sarangani Provincial Capitol building into JLC Capitol Building is to give honor to the late Rep. James L. Chionbian, the founding father of Sarangani Province as well as the Charter of General Santos City. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani to adopt “JLC Capitol Building”

2011-09-21T23:03:00.001-07:00

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 21, 2011) – The naming of Sarangani
Provincial Capitol as JLC Capitol Building in honor of its founder, the late Rep. James L. Chiongbian, shall take effect immediately upon the approval of an ordinance.

Draft Ordinance No. 2011-7-08 was jointly sponsored by Board Members Eugene Alzate, Cornelio Martinez, Elmer de Peralta, Alexander Bryan Reganit, Hermie Galzote, Eleanor Saguiguit, Virgilio Clark Tobias, Limuel Gacula, Benedicto Ruiz II, Abdulracman Pangolima, George Perrett, Arman Guili and Victor James Yap Jr.

The ordinance noted that other than the world-class coastal highway, the Provincial Capitol Building serves as a prominent feature of the province’s infrastructure development achieved under the initiative of the late Rep. Chiongbian.

Sarangani was created in 1992 as a new province from then the 3rd District of South Cotabato.

“As a new province at that time, Congressman James L. Chiongbian
tirelessly accessed funds and implemented social and economic
infrastructure like farm-to-market roads, bridges, flood control, school buildings, spring and water development, irrigation, municipal hospitals, sea walls and ports,” according to the draft ordinance.

“He granted scholarships to poor but deserving students of the province, provided livelihood programs and sponsored and co-sponsored hundreds of House bills with local and national applications.”

In addition, the ordinance stated that “enough space” would be provided “outside the main Provincial Capitol building for the institution of a statue, signage, memorabilia, and/or any landmarks representing the late Congressman James L. Chiongbian and his remarkable accomplishments for the Province of Sarangani and the whole SOCSARGEN area.”

The ordinance also provides for activities to be conducted honoring the deeds of the late Congressman during foundation anniversaries of the province, with appropriation to be included in the regular subsidy of the provincial government.

The Sarangani Provincial Employees Union through its
president Anacleto Saya-ang has expressed support to the ordinance.

In a letter sent to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Saya-ang said “we in the Sarangani Provincial Employees Union (SPEU) are very much supportive to the draft ordinance of the honorable board members naming the main Provincial Capitol Building of the Provincial Government of Sarangani as Congressman James L. Chiongbian (JLC) Building.”

Aside from the creation of Sarangani as a province through Republic Act No. 7228, Congressman Chiongbian also authored Republic Act No. 5412 otherwise known as the Charter of General Santos City. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Philippine Civil Service games

2011-09-21T23:02:00.000-07:00

Maasim, Sarangani (September 21, 2011) – Maasim Mayor Jose Zamorro and Maitum Vice Mayor Tito Balazon do the ceremonial toss to begin the local government units’ Maasim and Maitum Friendship Games as part of their participation to the month-long celebration of the 111th Civil Service Commission’s founding anniversary with the theme: Championing R.A.C.E.: Public Service Excellence at Full Speed!" (Afren de Guzman/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Parents to monitor children’s schooling

2011-09-21T23:01:00.001-07:00

MAITUM, Sarangani (September 21, 2011) – Board Member Limuel Gacula, representing Gov. Migs Dominguez, reveals the sorry state of education - increased drop outs or students not being able to finish college. He requested his constituents, barangay and municipal officials to help fight "ignorance" by encouraging all children to go to school. "Parents should closely monitor their children so that they will not incur absences." he added. (Afren de Guzman/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Importance of team work

2011-09-21T23:00:00.000-07:00

MAITUM, Sarangani (September 21, 2011) - Dr. Allan Farnazo, schools division superintendent, explains to the audience the importance of team-working by the Department of Education, government and parents in order to achieve quality education in the province. Farnazo was one of the speakers in the Education Summit being held in all towns of the province. (Afren de Guzman/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Barangay Captains to help in education

2011-09-21T22:57:00.001-07:00

MAITUM, Sarangani (September 21, 2011) - Annalie Edday, program manager of QUEST (Quality Education for Sarangani Today), exhorts barangay captains to help the Department of Education in bringing children to school by earmarking a portion of their Internal Revenue Allotment for education. Cheering on at left is Mayor Elsie Perrett who delivered her State of Education Address by emphasizing the need for all stakeholders "to seriously help in attaining quality education for our children because quality education is foundation for poverty alleviation and economic progress." (Afren de Guzman/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Pasimula Para sa Masaganang Ani (A Start for Abbundant Harvest)

2011-03-17T21:15:00.000-07:00

"Sab-ug" "Sabwag" a term of ilocanos in Maitum, Sarangani Provice. When sowing the seeds of rice.

2010 Pearl of Sarangani candidates

2010-11-04T18:32:00.001-07:00

MAASIM, Sarangani (November 5, 2010) – With Sarangani Bay in the background, candidates of this year’s Pearl of Sarangani pageant pose at the infinity pool in Lemlunay Dive Resort as they tour Sarangani’s scenic beauties. The pageant night on November 25th is one of the highlights of the 8th Munato Festival. Pearl of Sarangani is the most coveted and prestigious title as it highlights the history and culture of the province. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

New ECCD building

2010-11-04T18:31:00.001-07:00

ALABEL, Sarangani (November 5, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez gives an inspiring message to provincial officials and Early Childhood Care and Development service providers at the blessing ceremony of the P2.8-M new ECCD building Thursday, November 4, at the Capitol complex. Sarangani has significantly improved its services to young children in the province from 42% in 2008 to 63% this year. (Romina Rabina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ECCD supplies

2010-11-04T18:30:00.001-07:00

ALABEL, Sarangani (November 5, 2010) – A day-care worker from Kiamba receives one of the plastic bins for books from Board Member Hermie Galzote, with provincial welfare and development officer Hermelo Latoja, at the Provincial Assembly of ECCD (Early Childhood Care and Development) service providers Thursday, November 4, at the provincial gym with this year’s theme “Advancing ECCD in Sarangani Amidst Challenging Times”. (Romina Rabina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Plaque of appreciation

2010-11-04T18:29:00.000-07:00

ALABEL, Sarangani (November 5, 2010) – Early Childhood Care and Development specialist and keynote speaker from UNICEF Maria Fe Nogra Abog shows her plaque of appreciation as keynote speaker to the Provincial Assembly of ECCD (Early Childhood Care and Development) service providers Thursday, November 4, at the provincial gym, with provincial officials (from left) provincial health officer Antonio Yasana, provincial welfare and development officer Hermelo Latoja, and Board Member Hermie Galzote . (Romina Rabina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Unicef representative Mariafe Nogra Abog

2010-11-04T18:27:00.000-07:00

ALABEL, Sarangani (November 5, 2010) – United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) representative and keynote speaker Maria Fe Nogra Abog enlightens ECCD service providers (day-care workers) the importance of their job for the children at their youngest years based on scientific research. The 7 Ks to better ECCD are Kalinga, Kalusugan, Kasama, Kausap, Kalaro, Kakayahan at Kaalaman, and Kapaligirang mapagpayaman sa karanasan. (Romina Rabina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Brod Louie Beach Resort wedding

2010-11-02T01:32:00.001-07:00

BROD LOUIE BEACH RESORT WEDDING :: GLAN, Sarangani (October 31, 2010) – Newly-wed couple Tres Besana and Che Bastasa-Besana take a walk at the white-sand shore of Brod Louie Beach Resort following their matrimonial rites in a cool Saturday afternoon, October 30, followed by a dinner at the resort’s reception hall. Brod Louie is among the tens of white-sand beach resorts in Glan
frequented by locals and foreign tourists. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Kamoteng Bakal band

2010-11-02T01:31:00.001-07:00

KAMOTENG BAKAL BAND :: GENERAL SANTOS CITY (October 31, 2010) – Calling themselves Kamoteng Bakal, this band played two of their original compositions at the elimination round of the battle of the bands Friday night, October 29, at J-KRO Acoustic and Resto Bar at Lagao Road, for Sarangani’s 6th Munato Festival comes November 25-27. With the P15,000 grand prize on November 26 final night at the Capitol ground, the ten-band showdown is also Sarangani’s campaign for peace through songwriting. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Munato 2010 battle of the bands

2010-11-02T01:30:00.002-07:00

MUNATO 2010 BATTLE OF THE BANDS :: GENERAL SANTOS CITY (October 31, 2010) – Award-winning local band No Choice from General Santos City performs at the elimination round of the battle of the bands Friday night, October 29, at J-KRO Acoustic and Resto Bar at Lagao Road, for Sarangani’s 6th Munato Festival comes November 25-27. With the P15,000 grand prize on November 26 final night at the Capitol ground, ten bands will compete playing their original composition, a campaign for peace through songwriting. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Better future for the IPs

2010-11-02T01:30:00.001-07:00

BETTER FUTURE FOR THE IPS :: ALABEL, Sarangani (October 30, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez gives an inspirational message to tribal elders and participants by providing the younger generation the opportunity to finish their education and become professionals during the indigenous peoples thanksgiving day Friday, October 29, at the provincial gym. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Damsu

2010-11-02T01:27:00.000-07:00

DAMSU :: ALABEL, Sarangani (October 30, 2010) – Blaan cultural master Monti Yangon leads the tribal prayer “Damsu” at the opening ceremony of the indigenous peoples thanksgiving day and turn-over of chieftainship Friday, October 29, at the provincial gym. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Lemuhen Performing Arts

2010-11-02T01:26:00.001-07:00

LEMUHEN PERFORMING ARTS :: ALABEL, Sarangani (October 30, 2010) – Lemuhen Performing Arts Group dancers from Kiamba town perform at the indigenous peoples thanksgiving day Friday, October 29, at the provincial gym. This Tboli performing arts group is recipient of the School of Living Tradition, a project by the Indigenous Peoples Development Program under the governor’s office. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Message of commitment

2010-11-02T01:25:00.002-07:00

MESSAGE OF COMMITMENT :: ALABEL, Sarangani (October 30, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon gives his message of commitment to the Provincial Tribal Council of Sarangani during the celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Day at capitol gym Friday, October 29. The celebration was participated in by the major tribes of the province such as Blaan, Tboli, Tagakaolo and Manobo from the seven municipalities. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Monkey dance

2010-11-02T01:25:00.001-07:00

MONKEY DANCE :: ALABEL, Sarangani (October 30, 2010) – A member from Lemuhen Performing Arts Group performs a monkey dance at the indigenous peoples thanksgiving day and turn-over of chieftainship Friday, October 29, at the provincial gym. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

NCIP Regional Director

2010-11-02T01:24:00.001-07:00

NCIP REGIONAL DIRECTOR :: ALABEL, Sarangani (October 30, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez receives a certificate of appreciation from National Commission on Indigenous People regional director Jean Anne Moendeg Zoilo for integrating the tribal communities in the pursuit for progress and human resource development through education. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Tribal women

2010-11-02T01:22:00.000-07:00

TRIBAL WOMEN :: ALABEL, Sarangani (October 30, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon greets the tribal women from Alabel at Capitol gym Friday, October 29, in celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Day. This celebration marks a significant milestone in the history of Indigenous People in upholding their rights to ancestral domain, social justice and human rights, self governance and empowerment and rights to cultural integrity. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Vice Gov. Steve meets Binoy

2010-10-28T08:07:00.000-07:00

VICE GOV. STEVE MEETS BINOY ::

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 28, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon welcomes Binoy (right), the mascot of Boy Scouts of the Philippines, together with Ric Narvaez (center), assistant camp manager, during the 2010 Council Jamborette and Kawan Holiday at the provincial sports complex Thursday, October 28. Over 4,000 high school and elementary students from South Cotabato, Koronadal City and Sarangani Province attended the camp. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Scout salute

2010-10-28T08:05:00.000-07:00

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 28, 2010) – A boy scout leads his troop to salute the flag during the opening ceremony of 2010 Jamborette and Kawan Holiday Thursday, October 28. Sarangani hosts this year’s jamborette at the provincial sports complex for 4,000 school scouts from South Cotabato, Koronadal City and Sarangani councils. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)