Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Glan opens trade fair for centennial anniversary

By Beverly C. Paoyon

GLAN, Sarangani (October 1, 2014) - A trade fair was launched in Glan on Tuesday (September 30) to strengthen direct partnership between consumers and the town’s local producers.

Dubbed as Glan Centennial Trade Fair 2014, this event would not only set promotion of the town’s agri-products, tourism and related services but also intends to impact at improving lives of small entrepreneurs which comprise the country’s economic backbone.

Sarangani Department of Trade and Industry provincial director Engr. Nenita Barroso accounted for 96.9 percent of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which cover 70 percent of the labor force in the Philippines.

Glan is the leading copra producer in the region but Barroso lamented this could not sustain alongside the increasing poverty population of the town. Hence, she said, “economic development catalysts must initiate projects and activities to balance the rising economy of the town.”

With the trade fair placed in a higher scale of product promotions and market matching, she said it would help Glan in positioning itself from “publishing what has been accomplished and at the same time strategize for the future - always anticipating trends and leading the way to the solutions of tomorrow.”

Displays of products are found in the Tabo sa Mercado Barangay Showcase and in the SMEs Pasalubong Bazaar until the town’s centennial anniversary on October 8.

Currently, around 28 exhibitors have already registered in the pasalubong bazaar which came from as far as Marikina, Naga Cebu, Davao, South Cotabato, General Santos City and Sarangani Province.

The booths in the Tabo sa Mercado exhibit tourism destinations and the best of the existing and potentials products of the 31 barangays that comprise Glan.

For his part, Glan municipal tourism chairman Dr. Tranquilino Ruiz hoped that aside from the coco-based products, Glan would likewise be seen potential for other agri products like cut flowers, fruits and coffee especially in the cold and mountainous areas of the town. (Beverly C. Paoyon/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

8k Sarangani volunteers plant 114k seedlings on TreeVolution day

By April Jane Cagas Ugsad

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 1, 2014) - Sarangani volunteers planted a total of 114,120 seedlings with 8,066 registered planters who took part in “TreeVolution: Greening MindaNOW,” a project of Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on September 26.

Local volunteers, employees and personnel from national and local governments and non-government agencies participated in the planting of Narra seedlings.

TreeVolution is a welcome program since it aligned with the Sulong Kalikasan component of the Sulong Sarangani convergence program of Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon in partnership with Cong. Emmanuel Pacquiao, Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquaio, and members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

The province got 250 hectares in the DENR allocation where Malungon in Barangay San Miguel held the largest area of 100 hectares, and 50 hectares each in Barangay Alegria, Alabel; Barangay Lumasal, Maasim; and Barangay Katubao, Kiamba.

Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon who joined Malungon Mayor Reynaldo Constantino during the planting day in San Miguel, Malungon lauded the activity. “I encourage all Sarangani residents to continue preserving the environment even beyond TreeVolution. Good job to everyone who volunteered,” Solon said.

According to Rolando Tuballes, provincial environment and natural resources officer (PENRO), “we are here to develop environmental awareness and advocacy in line with global warming and climate change and to break the Guinness record of India of most planted trees in an hour.”

The TreeVolution area was comprised of the six regions in Mindanao - Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and the Autonomous Region of Muslim in Mindanao. A total of 9,200 hectares was targeted to be planted with 4.6 million seedlings all throughout the island.

India’s record to beat was 1.9 million planted seedlings in an hour. Though there is no official declaration yet, Mindanao has successfully planted more than 3 million seedlings after the massive tree planting activity making it to be the new holder of the title.

TreeVolution primarily aimed to highlight and increase people’s awareness on the National Greening Program of the national government and MinDA’s “MindaNOW, Nurturing our Waters” project thru tree-growing. (April Jane Cagas Ugsad/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Gov. Solon pledges concreting of Tamban road


MALUNGON, Sarangani (October 1, 2014) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon greets the residents of Barangay Tamban as they celebrate their barangay foundation anniversary on September 24. Gov. Solon, under Sulong Imprastraktura with the support of Cong. Manny Pacquiao, Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao and the board members, has pledged to provide funds in the ensuing year for the concreting of the provincial road going to Tamban. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

SOCSSKARGEN hosts PCL national convention


GENERAL SANTOS CITY (October 1, 2014) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon takes part in welcoming the thousands of participants during the welcome night for the Philippine Councilor’s League (PCL) national convention at the KCC Mall Convention Center. PCL national chairman Alma Moreno (2nd from right) thanked Gov. Solon for the support. Gov. Solon lauded PCL, thankful for choosing SOCSSKARGEN as the host of their big event and encouraged the participant-councilors to visit tourist sites in Region 12 as it is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Also in photo is Gensan Vice Mayor Shirlyn Banas-Nograles (3rd from left). (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Nagpan marks foundation day


MALUNGON, Sarangani (October 1, 2014) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon celebrates with the people of Barangay Nagpan in their barangay foundation anniversary on September 27. Gov. Solon encouraged Nagpan, an agricultural barangay, to entice agri investors so as to produce more job opportunities and generate more community income as it is the advocacy of Sulong Sarangani program with Cong. Manny Pacquiao and Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao to alleviate poverty in the barangays of the province. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

PCL members visit Sarangani


ALABEL, Sarangani (October 1, 2014) - Philippine Councilor’s League (PCL) participants from all over the country visit Sarangani Capitol on September 25 with Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon welcoming them. Gov. Solon proudly received the plaque of appreciation given to him by PCL. (Kim Windell Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Bagong Bayani awardee from Sarangani


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 29, 2014) – Arnel Corpuz, an awardee of Bagong Bayani, a national search for the Philippine Outstanding and Exemplary Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), meets Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon with his family and friends on September 23. He recently received recognition for his great contribution in uplifting the lives of fellow Filipinos and Sarangans by helping and facilitating them find good jobs in Australia, particularly in the cattle industry as he is a manager.  Corpuz is from Barangay Lebe, Kiamba. Earlier before he met Gov. Solon, he was given an ample time by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Sarangani during its regular session to present himself. SP members did not hesitate to pass a resolution commending his deeds for bringing honor to Sarangani Province, and he personally received the citation on September 26 with Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao and some provincial officials and employees. Joining in the photo is Anthony Struss (extreme right) of the Cattle Council of Australia and proprietor of Havelock property. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Barangay hall to rise in Ladol


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 29, 2014) – Barangay Captain Wilfredo Suizo, Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias, Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon, Mayor Corazon Grafilo, Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Chalmer Geveiso, Municipal Councilor Ronnel Espanol, Municipal Councilor Paul Allen Villamora, and officials from DPWH Sarangani headed by Engr. Elpidio Birog and staff of Cong. Manny Pacquiao bow heads for the prayer before laying down a time capsule during the groundbreaking ceremony of Ladol barangay hall on September 25. The construction is the product of a concerted effort of the local officials where the Sarangani Provincial Government provided the barangay site, the congressional office thru DPWH gave the barangay hall, and the Alabel Municipal Government with the province shouldered the backfilling in the area. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Ladol brgy hall breaks ground


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 29, 2014) - Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon congratulates the barangay officials and residents of Barangay Ladol during the groundbreaking of their barangay hall on September 25. The provincial leadership assured the barangay council of the assistance from Cong. Manny Pacquiao, Sarangani Provincial Government and Alabel Municipal Government as the new and 141st barangay of the province. The annual subsidy from the provincial and municipal LGUs will continue. Farming facilities like palay shed and power tiller will soon be given to Ladol Irrigators’ Association. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Monday, September 29, 2014

Thematic Zumba carnival in Glan


GLAN, Sarangani (September 29, 2014) – This incredible calorie-burning Zumba work-out draws crowd at the core of Plaza Rizal on Saturday, September 27, where everyone gets to groove and shed a few excess flab. (Tres B. Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Coco Waki creations on parade

GLAN, Sarangani (September 29, 2014) – A contender to the Coco Waki creations competition Sunday, September 28, shows off her native-inspired wardrobe made from bits of coconut parts with her ukulele as prop. (Tres B. Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

NCCA features Cordillera, Glan artists


GLAN, Sarangani (September 29, 2014) – Glan teams up with the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts in advocating appreciation and respect for the beauty of culture and arts featured in an interaction painting activity between Tam-Awan artists and the town’s local talents. At the background is the old dispensary building, among the town’s heritage sites, where the competition and exhibit is being held from September 24 until the 8th of October when Glan will be celebrating its 100 years founding anniversary. (Tres B. Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Glan, Cordillera artists interact


GLAN, Sarangani (September 29, 2014) – Tam-Awan artists from a village in the Cordillera showcase Baguio’s art and cultural scenes by joining Glan’s local artists in an interaction painting activity as among the highlight events for Glan centennial anniversary. This cultural exchange of artists intends to sharpen skills of local talents. (Tres B. Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Volunteers in MAKIMA plant 39k trees


KIAMBA, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) – Volunteers flock to the registration area during the TreeVolution in Kiamba on September 26. Some 3,833 planters from MAKIMA (Maitum-Kiamba-Maasim) planted 39,120 seedlings in an hour. (Ruel Ampatin/KIAMBA INFO CENTER)

SP member plants during TreeVolution


KIAMBA, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) – Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Elmer De Peralta plants to reach his quota of 20 seedlings planted in an hour during the TreeVolution in Barangay Katubao on September 26. (Ruel Ampatin/KIAMBA INFO CENTER)

Police support TreeVolution


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) - The Philippine National Police of Alabel did not want to miss the historic TreeVolution, a simultaneous tree planting in various locations in Mindanao on September 26. (Martin Fernando E. Bernad Jr./SARANGANI TOURISM AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION CENTER)

Mayor leads 2k TreeVolutionists


KIAMBA, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) – Mayor Raul Martinez does his share in the TreeVolution by leading some 2,000 volunteers in the tree planting at Barangay Katubao on September 26. (Ruel Ampatin/KIAMBA INFO CENTER)

Early birds join TreeVolution


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) - The registration for the TreeVolution starts as early as 4:00am at Sitio Kapyawe, Alegria. In photo are employees of National Irrigation Administration taking part in the historic, record-breaking attempt to plant millions of trees in Mindanao. (Martin Fernando E. Bernad Jr./SARANGANI TOURISM AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION CENTER)

Bird’s eye view of TreeVolution


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) – Volunteers arrive to register during the TreeVolution at Sitio Kapyawe in Barangay Alegria on September 26. An initial unofficial tally from the LGU-PENRO reported that 23,719 seedlings were planted by 1,072 volunteers in Alabel. In Kiamba and Maasim, 39,120 trees were planted by 3,833 planters including Maitum volunteers while 2,500 planters in Malungon planted 50,000 seedlings. Throughout the province of Sarangani, a total of 112,839 seedlings were planted by 7,405 volunteers. (Cocoy Sexcion for ALABEL PENRO/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) 

Successful TreeVolution celebrated with boodle fight

MALUNGON, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) - Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon and Mayor Bong Constantino with first lady Roselyn Constantino join provincial, municipal and barangay officials, and thousands of the town’s volunteers in a boodle fight after the TreeVolution in Barangay San Miguel Friday, September 26. Around 50,000 seedlings were planted by thousands of volunteers in San Miguel, and approximately 200,000 seedlings were planted throughout the province. Officials were happy of the success of the event supporting the project of MinDA and DENR and of the Sulong Kalikasan component of Sulong Sarangani flagship program. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Gov. Solon, Mayor Constantino lead TreeVolution in Malungon

MALUNGON, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) - Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon joins Mayor Bong Constantino with first lady Roselyn Constantino in the TreeVolution at Barangay San Miguel Friday, September 26. Around 50,000 seedlings were planted by thousands of volunteers in San Miguel, and approximately 200,000 seedlings were planted throughout the province. Sarangani got 250 hectares in the DENR allocation where Malungon held the largest area of 100 hectares, and 50 hectares each in Alegria, Alabel; Lumasal, Maasim; and Katubao, Kiamba. The Treevolution in Malungon was also participated in by Board Members Arman Guili and Cesar Nallos, Vice Mayor Erwin Asgapo, municipal councilors, barangay captains, barangay kagawads and people’s organizations. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Boys tackle the hurdles at SPAA


GLAN, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) – An athlete of Kiamba D’ Dragons cheerfully leaps over a hurdle anticipating a victorious race during the 2014 Sarangani Province Athletic Association (SPAA) meet on September 25 while opponents from Victorious Glan and Maasim Energizers pursue him. (Tres B. Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE

Girls take the hurdles race


GLAN, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) – Athletes from Maitum Blackstones, Victorious Glan, Malapatan, Kiamba D’ Dragons and Maasim Energizers compete in the hurdles race under century old Acacia trees at Glan Central Elementary School grounds during the 2014 Sarangani Province Athletic Association (SPAA) meet from September 24-27. (Tres B. Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) 

Glan issues coffee table book for centennial anniversary


GLAN, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) - The Municipality of Glan launches its Centennial Coffee Table Book titled "My Beloved Glan" during the opening of centennial celebration. Vice Mayor Vivien Yap, who initiated the project, explained how the coffee table book of Glan was realized through the efforts of contributors and sponsors. Glan will turn 100 years old on October 8. (Martin Fernando E. Bernad Jr./SARANGANI TOURISM AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION CENTER)

Glan makes history


GLAN, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) - Mayor Victor James Yap is very thankful that he is now part of the centennial history of Glan especially with the publication of the municipality’s coffee table book titled "My Beloved Glan" during the opening of centennial celebration. Glan turns 100 on October 8. (Martin Fernando E. Bernad Jr./SARANGANI TOURISM AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION CENTER)

PCL members tour Glan

GLAN, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) – Mayor Victor James Yap Sr. welcomes members of the National Councilors League of the Philippines during their heritage tour in Glan. The Glan tour is the third leg of the benchmarking activity in the national PCL convention hosted by Sarangani Province. (Tres B. Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) 

PCL thanks Mayor Tata Yap


GLAN, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) – Philippine Councilors’ League national liaison officer Sharon Macabebe awards a plaque of appreciation to Mayor Victor James Yap Sr. during their benchmarking and heritage tour in Glan on September 25 in time with the duration of the town’s centennial anniversary celebration. With them is Vice Mayor Vivien Yap (left) and Sarangani PCL president and regional council chairperson Atty. Cyril John Rustico Yap. (Tres B. Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) 

SPAA action heats up


GLAN, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) – A Malungon versus Kiamba D’ Dragons set heats up the action on September 25 during the 2014 Sarangani Provincial Meet at the municipality of Glan which at the same time is staging scores of activities for its 100 years founding anniversary on October 8. (Tres B. Besana/ SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Friday, September 26, 2014

TreeVolutionists gather in Sarangani


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 26, 2014) - Planters, marshals, stewards, timekeepers and documentors gather at Sitio Kapyawe in Barangay Alegria Friday, September 26, for the TreeVolution simultaneous tree planting in different locations throughout Mindanao. Some 1,072 planters came to Sitio Kapyawe who planted a total of 23,719 seedlings in a 50-hectare area. Other TreeVolution planting sites in Sarangani are in Barangay Katubao, Kiamba (50 hectares), Barangay Lumasal, Maasim (50 hectares) and Barangay San Miguel, Malungon (100 hectares). (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

TreeVolution planters rule countryside


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 26, 2014) - A team from the Department of Public Works and Highways joins planters of thousands of Narra seedlings during the simultaneous tree planting in different locations throughout Mindanao in Sitio Kapyawe, Barangay Alegria Friday, September 26. The TreeVolution was participated in by provincial, municipal and barangay local government units; national agencies, the private sector, and non-government organizations. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani TreeVolutionists plant in 250 hectares


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 26, 2014) - Mariel Ann Villarosa of the administrative division of Department of Agrarian Reform in Sarangani plants a Narra seedling during the TreeVolution Friday, September 26. She was part of the 1,072 planters in Sitio Kapyawe in Barangay Alegria who planted a total of 23,719 seedlings in a 50-hectare area. Other TreeVolution planting sites in Sarangani are in Barangay Katubao, Kiamba (50 hectares), Barangay Lumasal, Maasim (50 hectares) and Barangay San Miguel, Malungon (100 hectares). (Martin Fernando E. Bernad Jr./SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Top athlete lights friendship urn


GLAN, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) – Palarong Pambansa medalist Jason Dave Leyble of Glan School of Arts and Trades light the symbolic friendship urn of Sarangani Provincial Athletic Association Meet which signifies that values of friendship and true sportsmanship shall rule the games. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

New Plaza Rizal reopens


GLAN, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) – Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Mayor Victor James Yap Sr. (at the back of Fr. Fortunato Ferolino) join the crowd during the blessing ceremony of the newly-renovated Plaza Rizal of Glan on Wednesday, September 24, in time for the opening of the 15-day celebration of the centennial anniversary celebration of Glan. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Mayors raise banners at provincial meet


GLAN, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) – Town mayors race in hoisting their respective delegation banners right after Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon hoisted the Sarangani Provincial Athletic Association Meet banner. The provincial leadership thru Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon and Board Member Cornelio Martinez Jr. as the provincial sports coordinator and Sarangani Schools Division Superintendent Isagani Dela Cruz are making sure that provincial athletic meets will be done annually in the municipality, and not to concentrate only in the Capitol grandstand, so that all municipalities are given a chance to host and improve their sports area. Last year it was held in Kiamba.  (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Mayor Yap: Build friendships


GLAN, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) – Mayor Victor James “Tata” Yap Sr. delivers his welcome message during the opening program of 2014 Sarangani Provincial Athletic Meet Wednesday, September 24. Anchored on the theme “Sports is a way of Life,” Mayor Yap also promotes the athletic meet this year as a venue for building friendships while upholding the spirit of sportsmanship. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Glan’s plaza made of recycled materials


GLAN, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Mayor Victor James Yap Sr. lead the ribbon-cutting and inauguration ceremony of the newly-renovated Glan municipal plaza Wednesday, September 24. The inauguration kicked off the 15-day 100th Foundation Anniversary and 15th Lubi-lubi Festival of the town with the opening program also of the Sarangani Provincial Athletic Association (SPAA) Meet 2014. Mayor Yap lauded the municipality's move in waste recycling, where the bricks of the plaza’s pathways are made of crushed plastic mixed with sand and cement. Also in the photo are Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias and Board Member Abdulracman Pangolima. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL he GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Glan opens provincial meet, centennial celebration, Lubi-lubi Festival


GLAN, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) - Alabel Mayor Corazon Grafilo, Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, Glan Mayor Victor James Yap, Sr., and Sarangani Schools Division Superintendent Isagani Dela Cruz are delighted by the presentation during the opening program of the 4-day Sarangani Provincial Athletic Association (SPAA) Meet 2014 Wednesday, September 24, at the grandstand of Glan Central Elementary School with the theme “Sports is a way of life.” The opening of the provincial athletic meet marked also the opening of the 15-day Centennial Celebration and 15th Lubi-lubi Festival of the oldest town in the whole SOCSARGEN, Glan. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Malungon delegation at provincial meet


GLAN, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) – Malungon’s athletic delegation to Sarangani provincial meet execute the now famous Jason Derulo’s “Wiggle Wiggle” dance moves as their greeting gesture during the opening of this year’s provincial meet in Glan. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Glan hosts provincial athletic meet


GLAN, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) - Delegates from Malapatan showcase their dance moves during the opening program of the Sarangani Provincial Athletic Association (SPAA) Meet 2014 Wednesday, September 24, at the grandstand of Glan Central Elementary School. Thousands of athletes, coaches and teachers are attending the provincial athletic meet until September 27. The opening of the athletic meet commenced also the Centennial Celebration and 15th Lubi-lubi Festival of Glan with the theme “Glan: A Century of Sharing, Caring Among One People, One Culture.” (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Athletes compete at provincial meet in Glan



GLAN, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) – More than a thousand athletes and coaches from the seven towns of Sarangani assemble at the Glan Central Elementary School grounds during the opening of this year’s provincial athletic meet Wednesday, September 24. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Glan hosts SPAA 2014

GLAN, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) – More than three thousand athletes from the seven towns of Sarangani are now competing in the 17 sports disciplines being staged in this year’s provincial athletic meet.

Opened Wednesday (September 24), the athletic meet is held in time with the opening of the 15-day celebration of the 100 years founding anniversary of Sarangani’s oldest town.

Glan is hosting sports events like archery, arnis, badminton, basketball, baseball, billiards, boxing, chess, football/ futsal, gymnastics, sepak takraw, softball, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, lawn tennis and volleyball until its culmination on Saturday (September 27).

Anchored on the theme “Sports is a way of life,” Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon conveyed the significance of holding the event as a venue to promote friendship and true spirit of sportsmanship.

The athletic meet, he said, is also a training ground for the youth to hone their athletic skills and promote the province in other higher athletic games like in the Palarong Pambansa.

Solon also disclosed plans of the provincial government to provide scholarships to performing athletes. (Beverly C. Paoyon/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Glan gets P0.5M fund from provincial govt



ALABEL, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) - The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) approves the authority during its regular session on Tuesday, September 23, with Board Member Elmer De Peralta of the SP Committee on Appropriations, for Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) downloading the P500,000 financial assistance from the Provincial Government of Sarangani to the Municipality of Glan for its 15-day 100th Foundation Anniversary (Centennial Celebration) and 15th Lubi-lubi Festival to start on September 24 with the opening of the Sarangani Provincial Athletic Meet in which the province facilitated by Board Member Cornelio Martinez Jr., provincial sports coordinator, earlier extended funds to help repair/renovate the grandstand in the Glan Central Elementary School as the venue of the provincial athletic meet. (PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)   

P3M for BHWs’ BHERT


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) - Board Member Elmer De Peralta, chairman of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) committees on Appropriations and Health, leads the approval of the realignment of P3 million to fund the training and office equipment and supplies of the Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) under the Barangay Health Emergency and Resilience Team (BHERT) program during its regular session Tuesday, September 23. Earlier this year, the SP approved the P500 monthly allowance from the Provincial Government of Sarangani to each qualified BHW as their role in the community could never be neglected. It is the first time that the provincial government granted monthly incentives to BHWs in the whole province under Sulong Sarangani of Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon, in partnership with Cong. Manny Pacquiao, Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao and the board members. (PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)  

PCL chairman Alma Moreno addresses convention

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (September 25, 2014) - Philippine Councilors League national chairman Alma Moreno delivers her message of support to her fellow councilors and thanks everyone for attending their national convention with the theme “Kapayaan at Pagkakaisa para sa Tuwid at Mahusay na Lokal na Pamahalaan tungo sa mas Matatag na Kabuhayan at Ekonomiya ng Bayan” held at KCC Convention Center on September 23-26. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani asks DAR to fund 18.4 km. road concreting project


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) - The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) approves the authority during its regular session on Tuesday, September 23, for Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon to negotiate with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for the latter to fund the proposed 18.4km concreting/improvement of the provincial road covering six barangays of Malungon, namely Poblacion, Lower Mainit, Upper Mainit, San Roque, Upper Lumabat and San Juan. The proposal if granted is of great help to the residents in the area for immediate delivery of agricultural products, among others. (PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)   

Sarangani athletes shine at Batang Pinoy


ALABEL, Sarangani (September 25, 2014) - Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao with Board Member Cornelio Martinez Jr., provincial sports coordinator (left), pose with the Sarangani delegation who attended the Batang Pinoy Mindanao Qualifying Leg 2014 at Pagadian City during the flag raising ceremony at the Capitol on Monday, September 22. Lowel Jay Batubalani of Baliton National High School of Glan won the gold medal in the 110 meters hurdle and Mark Dave Apolinario and Sherwen Tangean of Colon National High School of Maasim got the silver medal in boxing. Gold, silver, and bronze medalists in the individual sports category are entitled to go to the Philippine Sports Commission-Batang Pinoy Youth Games National Finals in Bacolod City on December 9-13 while the gold and silver medalists in the team sports category are the only qualified to go to the national level. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

The PCL Creed

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (September 25, 2014) – The Philippine Councilors League Creed is administered by Councilor Narciso Grafilo of Alabel, Sarangani Province during the PCL National Convention held at KCC Convention Center on September 23-26. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Thousands attend PCL event


GENERAL SANTOS CITY (September 25, 2014) – The Philippine Councilors League holds its 3rd National Executive Officers and National Board Meeting and 3rd Quarterly Continuing Local Legislative Education Program with almost 3,000 councilors from all over the Philippines at KCC Convention and Events Center on September 23-26. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Vice Gov. Jinkee promotes Sarangani tourism


GENERAL SANTOS CITY (September 25, 2014) - Sarangani Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao promotes tourism spots of Sarangani during the Philippine Councilors League national convention at KCC Convention Center on September 23-26. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Vice Governor Jinkee is PCL guest speaker



GENERAL SANTOS CITY (September 25, 2014) - Maybelyn dela Cruz Fernandez (4th from right), Philippine Councilors League national president and councilor of Dagupan City, gives a plaque of appreciations to Sarangani Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao (center) who was guest speaker during the PCL National Convention held at KCC Convention Center Wednesday, September 24, as the PCL holds the convention from September 23 to 26. Also in photo are Alma Moreno (4th from left), PCL national chairman and councilor of Paranaque City, and other PCL national officials. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani, Gensan host PCL national convention


GENERAL SANTOS CITY (September 24, 2014)- Philippine Councilors League national chairperson Alma Moreno (2nd from right), councilor of Paranaque City, delivers her opening statement during the press conference at Grab a Crab Monday, September 22, about the PCL national convention at KCC Convention Center on September 24-25. Also in photo are Atty. Cyril John Rustico Yap (extreme right), president of PCL Sarangani Federation; and Maybelyn dela Cruz Fernandez (2nd from left), PCL national president and councilor of Dagupan City. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

CCT, Sulong Sarangani converge

MALUNGON, Sarangani (September 22, 2014) - Founding president of the Center for Community Transformation (CCT) Dr. Ruth Callanta (right) presents the vision and mission of CCT to Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon (extreme left) on September 18 at CCT Hall, Barangay Nagpan. The meeting looked forward to a possible partnership with CCT and the Sarangani Provincial Government under Sulong Sarangani convergence program as the core thrust of CCT is poverty alleviation. Sulong Sarangani converges both public and private sectors for a God-centered prosperity.  CCT has been in Barangay Nagpan for a decade serving thousands of its members in the whole Malungon for spiritual development, microfinance, health, education and social security. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Center for Community Transformation “for God-centered prosperity”


MALUNGON, Sarangani (September 22, 2014) - Children greet Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon in one of the elementary classrooms of the Center for Community Transformation (CCT) in Barangay Nagpan on September 18. CCT is an organized Christian response against poverty and social injustice. It serves urban and rural poor communities throughout the Philippines, in pursuit of a desire to see changed lives, strong families, and transformed communities. It was founded and headed by Dr. Ruth Callanta, who has no other purpose but to help the poverty alleviation program with evangelization so as to bring real prosperity to the community as similarly envisioned by Gov. Solon and the rest of the officials for Sarangani Province to achieve a “God-centered prosperity.” (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)