Running pastor completes Maasim-Malungon lap

MALUNGON, Sarangani (September 9, 2015) - For the first time, Pastor Ferdie Cabiling (right) savours the Marang, one of Malungon's best fruits,  along with Michael Chiongbian on Monday, September 7. Cabiling aims to raise P1,000 donation for every kilometer he runs. He is doing an average of 50 kilometers per day to raise P2 million to be donated to Real Life Foundation's scholarship program. The run also commemorates his 50^th birthday on September 8. Cabiling started his 2,180 km. journey in Maasim, Sarangani last September 5 and will finish it in Aparri.  #RUN50 (Kim Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Sarangani to Aparri run begins

MALUNGON, Sarangani (September 9, 2015) - Celebrating his 50th birthday, Pastor Ferdie Cabiling exits Sarangani and continues his ‪#‎Run50 journey towards Davao region Tuesday, September 8. Cabiling, the running pastor, aims to raise P50,000 worth of donations for every 50 kilometer he runs a day within 50 days to raise P2 million. Commemorating his half-century mark in life with this Godly cause, proceeds will be given to the Real Life Foundation's scholarship program. Cabiling started his journey in Maasim, Sarangani last September 5 and will finish in Aparri, a total distance of 2,180 kilometers. #RUN50 (Kim Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Alabel celebrates IP Day

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 8, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon dances with tribal elders, leaders of indigenous people (IP) and municipal officials Monday, September 7, during the Indigenous Peoples Day of 14th Kasadyaan Festival and 44th Foundation Anniversary of Alabel, the capital of Sarangani Province. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Farnazo K to 12 keynote speaker

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 8, 2015) - Isagani dela Cruz (left), schools division superintendent, awards a certificate of appreciation to Dr. Allan Farnazo, regional director of the Department of Education, for his untiring effort and dedication in sharing his knowledge and expertise as resource speaker during the caravan for K to 12 and forum with the theme “Sarangani, Sa K to 12 Basta Sama-sama Kayang-kaya. Tayo na Karunungan Isulong na!”. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Governor Solon supports K to 12 program

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 7, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon deliver his message of commitment and support Monday, September 7, during the K to 12 Caravan cum Forum of the Department of Education with the theme ”Sarangani, Sa K to 12 Basta Sama-sama Kayang-kaya. Tayo na Karunungan Isulong na!.” (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

K to 12 Caravan cum Forum in Sarangani

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 8, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon greets participants of the K to 12 Caravan cum Forum held at Capitol gymnasium Monday, September 7. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

K to 12 forum held

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 8, 2015) – Board Member Elmer de Peralta commits to support the K to 12 program of the Department of Education during the caravan cum forum Monday, September 7, at the Capitol gym. The theme was “Sa K to 12 Basta Sama-sama, Kayang-kaya; Tayo na! Karunungan Isulong na!” The caravan was joined by DepEd officials, school principals, public school teachers, PTAs (Parents, Teachers Associations) and local officials. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sulong Tribu joins IP Day

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 8, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon mingles with the tribal elders, chieftains and local officials during the Indigenous Peoples Day in celebration of the 14th Kasadyaan Festival and 44th Foundation Anniversary of Alabel Monday, September 7. Solon said his program Sulong Tribu is to empower, protect, preserve and promote the resources of IPs through partnership, collaboration and skills enhancement. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

VGO hosts seminar

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (September 8, 2015) - A group of teenagers embrace each other as a sign of reconciliation and commitment to build stronger relationship during the True Love Waits Seminar of Parent – Child Workshop on Journey to Absolute Purity at Lun Padidu National High School on September 4. During the training led by the Vice Governor’s Office (VGO)the students were encouraged to cultivate strong relationship with the people closest to them especially parents, families and friends who will support and guide them in making the right decision in the future with regards to marriage. (Marvin N. Soler/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Governor Solon gives radio repeaters to police

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 28, 2015) – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) represented by Robert Lubonting (extreme right), Board Member Virgilio Tobias (center), and Atty. Emma Nebran (2nd from right), executive assistant of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, turnover two units of radio repeater Friday, August 28, to PSSupt. Emmanuel Peralta (2nd from left), acting provincial director of Sarangani Police Provincial Office, and PSupt. Reynaldo Denila Jr. (extreme left), deputy provincial director for operations, at the police headquarters in Barangay Kawas. The radio repeater worth 120,000 per unit was funded by the PDRRMO to hasten police communication with the seven municipal police stations. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

SPPO thanks Governor Solon for radio repeaters

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 28, 2015) - PSSupt. Emmanuel Peralta, acting provincial director of Sarangani Police Provincial Office (SPPO), thanks Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon for giving full support to the programs of SPPO during the ceremonial turnover of radio repeaters Friday, August 28. Peralta said communication is a very important factor in minimizing the occurrence of crimes in the locality and the entire province of Sarangani. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Governor Solon initiates Cacao farming

MALUNGON, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) - In line with the vision of the provincial government to alleviate poverty through promoting economic stability and sustainability, Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon initiates Cacao planting on August 17 at Figueroa Farm in Barangay Malandag where more than 50 farmers participated. This livelihood program will be implemented throughout the different municipalities of Sarangani in partnership with Kennemer Foods International, Inc. and Landbank. (Kim Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR'S OFFICE)

Malapatan fishermen repatriated from Indonesia

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) - After three months of detention in Tahuna, Indonesia, 20 fishermen from Malapatan finally found comfort as they were successfully brought back to their town through the efforts of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Bureau of Immigration, Philippine Navy, Coast Guard and the provincial government of Sarangani. After personally receiving the repatriates, Governor Steve Solon talked to them so as to address their concerns with regards to improving their livelihood for them not to risk their lives anymore just to find money in foreign territories. (Kim Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR'S OFFICE)

RD Shipyard joins ZOD campaign

MAASIM, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) - Engr. Ike Ferolin and Moresen Asi of RD Shipyard turnover 50 drums, bags of cement and PVC pipes donated by RD Shipyard to Barangay Tinoto on August 15. These materials will be used for the construction of sanitary toilets and septic tanks. This initiative is in line with the provincial goal for Sarangani Province as zero open defecation (ZOD) area by 2016. The campaign is under the JINKEENATION - a province-wide sanitation program by Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao in partnership with the World Bank–Water Sanitation Program. LGU-Maasim also gave 50 toilet bowls. (Carl Clemence Tolog/VICE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE)

Sarangani officials join folklore festival

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) – Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquaio dance in the stage with the Suli Di Kay Luan dancers from Malapatan Elementary School during the international folklore festival at Capitol Gym on August 17. The dance depicts the belief, ceremonies and rituals of the Blaan tradition. (Kim Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR'S OFFICE)

Sarangani welcomes IGP investments

 

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (August 27, 2015) – Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon speaks at the 9th Palm Oil Congress at KCC Convention Center on August 19. Hundreds of businessmen, farmers and investors throughout the country participated in the congress, thus opening bigger possibilities for the province of Sarangani to encourage more investors especially that the congress focused on promoting inclusive growth through investments and Income Generation Projects (IGPs) such as oil palm plantations. (Kim Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR'S OFFICE)

School receives construction materials

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) – Datu Abdullah Tondog Elementary School teachers headed by principal Johnny Bantulo (left) receive 30 sacks of cement and 20 corrugated galvanized iron sheets given by Vice Governor Jinkee Jamora Pacquiao on August 24 for the construction of an additional school building at Barangay Baluntay. On behalf of the vice governor, Atty. Shiela May Operiano (2nd right), executive assistant, and other Vice Governor’s Office staff delivered the construction materials. (Carl Clemence Tolog/VICE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE)

Smart brings DLP training to Sarangani

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) - Desi Magnaye of Smart Communications introduces the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) of teachers in Sarangani on August 24. The DLP training and workshop was attended by ALIVE teachers of K-12 program of Department of Education, Ustads, and Madaris teachers of Islamic education. Dynamic Learning Program develops each child to his/her fullest potential. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Learning materials for day care pupils

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) - April Joy Cagas of Save the Children, a global children’s charity organization, assists day care pupils arrange the learning materials during the distribution of books or Booklatan sa Paaralan on August 25 at Barangay Bagacay. The distribution of books is a partnership program of the provincial government under the Sulong Karunungan program of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Mascots present Sulong Sarangani dance steps

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) – Mascots Sara and Gani introduce the dance step of Sulong Sarangani hymn during the Booklatan sa Paaralan at Barangay Bagacay on August 25. The song is used in events and social media platforms to drum up awareness and support for Sulong Sarangani, a poverty reduction program that develops, adopts, and executes strategies to uplift the quality of life of constituents. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Save the Children donates books

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) - Day care pupils of Barangay Bagacay show their books from Save the Children during the Booklatan sa Paaralan or distributions of 300 books and learning materials at Barangay Bagacay on August 25. Save the Children is a global children’s charity organization. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sulong Karunungan, Save the Children host Booklatan

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) - Parents and day care pupils of Barangay Bagacay pose with Elson Gilza (extreme right), project officer of Save the Children, during the Booklatan sa Paaralan at Barangay Bagacay on August 25. Save the Children, the world's leading independent children's organization, has worked in the Philippines for over three decades, providing both emergency and long-term support to improve the quality of life for children. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ZOD program for Malapatan

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) – On behalf of Vice Governor Jinkee J. Pacquiao, Jhoanna Javier delivers her message during the Stakeholders’ Forum for Zero Open Defecation (ZOD) Program held at Malapatan Community Center on August 25. The vice governor encouraged the stakeholders that with determination and cooperation, making Malapatan a ZOD municipality is very possible. This activity, which is in line with the JINKEENATION program, was initiated by the Local Government of Malapatan in partnership with Sarangani Provincial Government and World Bank–Water and Sanitation Project. (Marvin Soler/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Governor Solon leads Ilang-ilang planting

MAASIM, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Mayor Uttoh Salem Cutan lead the planting of 3,000 Ilang-ilang seedlings by volunteers during the launching of the women’s project Wednesday, August 26. Most of the volunteer-planters were students from Notre Dame of Maasim and Colon National High School. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Ilang-ilang project launched in Maasim

MAASIM, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon speaks before volunteers during the launching of Ilang-ilang project by women at Barangay Poblacion Wednesday, August 26. The Ilang-ilang project is funded by the provincial government under the Sulong Kalikasan program of Governor Solon. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

PAF donates waste bins

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) - Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao receives the donation Wednesday, August 26, of 12 empty fuel drums by the Tactical Operations Squadron Rajah Buayan of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) headed by 1st Lt. Jonathan Capistrano (3rd from right) at the Capitol lobby. The drums will be used as waste bins in support to the implementation of the Waste Management/Capitol Beautification Project of the Provincial Vice Governor’s Office. (Carl Clemence Tolog/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Sarangani celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Alabel, SARANGANI (August 27, 2015) - Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao inspects the extracted breast milk in a milk bag presented by midwife Gloria Abella (center) and Dionisa Albao (right), a breastfeeding mom and Capitol employee, Tuesday, August 25, at the Capitol Breastfeeding Station. This is part of the campaign on the promotion of breastfeeding in celebration of the Breastfeeding Awareness Month, which is in compliance to Republic Act No. 10028, otherwise known as the expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act. Inset is the Capitol Breastfeeding Station which opened to the public in January 2015 pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 2015-8-055, “An ordinance establishing and maintaining breastfeeding stations in the Government Agencies and private work place in the Province of Sarangani in the promotion of breastfeeding and providing penalties thereof”. (Quenny Dandan/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Training on Organic Agriculture Production done

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 27, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (center) and Isagani dela Cruz (2nd from right), schools division superintendent, hand over a training certificate to Jowie Poncardas (extreme right), teacher of Daan Suyan Integrated School in Malapatan. Poncardas and 28 other teachers completed the Training on Organic Agriculture Production NC II held July 18 to August 8 at Alabel Central Elementary School and Surallah National Agricultural School (SUNAS) in Surallah, South Cotabato. The training was funded by the Villar Foundation, Sulong Karunungan program of Governor Solon and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Also in photo are Engr. Richard Amparo (2nd from left), provincial director of TESDA, Venchito Galera (extreme left), vocational school superintendent of SUNAS. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE

Congressman Pacquiao serves constituents

KIAMBA, Sarangani (August23, 2015) – Congressman Emmanuel Pacquiao gives a short exhortation through the Word of God and shares his personal experience during the “Libreng Check-up at Salamin Pambasa” at Sangguniang Bayan Hall on August 14. Eyeglasses, medicines and Bibles were also given to over 1,200 recipients. This community outreach project was initiated by the Emmanuel & Jinkee’s Heart Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the Vice Governor’s office. (Marvin Soler/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Emmanuel & Jinkee’s Heart Foundation in community outreach

KIAMBA, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) – Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao and Congressman Emmanuel Pacquiao lead the distribution of eyeglasses, medicines and Bibles during the “Libreng Check-up at Salamin Pambasa” at Sangguniang Bayan Hall on August 14. Over 1,200 recipients benefited from the community outreach activity. It was initiated by the Emmanuel & Jinkee’s Heart Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the Vice Governor’s office. (Marvin Soler/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Kids learn gender sensitivity

KIAMBA, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) - “Men and women are created equal but different” as emphasized by Luz Dose, a psychometrician and the resource speaker during the Kiddie Gender Sensitivity Training for Homes at H. Jamalul Elementary School in Barangay Lagundi on July 30. The training was conducted among 15 selected Grade 5 pupils together with their parents. It was already the 8th of the series of trainings conducted throughout the province. (Quenny Dandan/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Local legislation training for barangays

MAASIM, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) – The legislative team of the Vice Governor’s Office conducts a Local Legislation Capacity Building for 64 officials from eight disparity barangays of Maasim on August 13. The training has provided the officials with additional skills in preparing their barangay legislative manual. It was part of the initiatives under the Sulong Pamunuan, a component of the Sulong Sarangani Program. (Marvin Soler/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Training for gender sensitive homes

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) – Selected Grade 5 pupils of Salakit Elementary School together with their parents watch a video entitled “Impossile Dream” during the Gender Sensitivity Training for Homes at Barangay Salakit on July 29. The video shows and promotes the proper role of parents and relationship among siblings and responsibilities at home, making homes gender sensitive. (Carl Clemence Tolog/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

True Love Waiters in Kiamba

KIAMBA, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) – Grade 9 students jump for joy after completing the True Love Waits seminar in Barangay Poblacion on August 18. They are now certified “True Love Waiters”. The training was participated in by 30 students of Kiamba National High School. (Carl Clemence Tolog/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

True Love Waits workshop in Alabel

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) - Mother and daughter embrace each other to show their love and affection during the True Love Waits: Parent-Child Workshop on Journey to Absolute Purity at Tokawal National High School on August 11. This activity during the seminar aims to restore the biblical honoring and respecting for the parents, as well as promote good relationship between parents and children, which is important in the emotional stability of a person to make wise decisions pertaining to marriage. (Carl Clemence Tolog/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Vice Governor Jinkee thanks festival organizers, performers

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) - Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao delivers the closing remarks during the first-ever International Folklore Festival in the country on August 17. The vice governor commended the organizers and stakeholders of the event for putting in a lot of hard work, enormous creativity and resources to put together the festival. She also thanked the performers and guests from the Koronadal Hinugyaw Cultural Dance Troupe and Super Taiko Junior from Japan. The Koronadal International Folklore Festival was organized by the Local Government of Koronadal and the Council of Organizations of Folklore Festival and Folk Art (CIOFF). (Quenny Dandan/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Japanese drummers join folklore festival

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) - Fierce and synchronized, the Super Taiko Junior of Japan draw full attention from almost 2,500 spectators during the International Folklore Festival held at the Capitol gym on August 17. The group of Japanese drummers led by Hiro Hayashida was one of the 11 international delegations that performed in the country for the festival. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) 

Hinugyaw dance troupe performs in Sarangani

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) - Koronadal’s Hinugyaw Cultural Dance Troupe showcases gracefulness in a Muslim dance Kappa Malong Malong during the International Folklore Festival held at the Capitol gym on August 17. The province was chosen as one of the hosts for the festival presenting the performances of Hinugyaw dance troupe and Super Taiko Junior of Japan. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Governor, vice governor dance with Blaan kids

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquaio dance with the Blaan pupils of Lun Padidu Elementary School during the International Folklore Festival on August 17 at the Capitol gym. The crowd cheered as the two officials were fetched from their seats by the kids to do Blaan dance routines. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)  

Folklore festival delegates visit Lamlifew

MALUNGON, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) - International Folklore Festival delegates pose with Bai Herminia Lacna and Fu Yabing as they visit Lamlifew Village Museum at Barangay Datal Tampal on August 18. The folklore festival aims to provide convergence among ethno-linguistic groups in the country. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) 

9th National Palm Oil Congress

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (August 23, 2015) – Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (2nd from right) receives a plaque of appreciation and token during the 9th National Palm Oil Congress of the Philippine Palmoil Development Council Inc. (PPDCI) on August 19 at the KCC Mall Convention Center. Also in photo are Sec. Francis Pangilinan (extreme right), Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization; Engr. Alfredo Montecillo (center), president of PPDCI; Erwin Garcia (extreme left), vice president of PPDCI; and City Mayor Ronnel Rivera. Sarangani Province has prepared 1,000 hectares for oil palm plantation in Malungon as an expansion area for KENRAM Palm Oil Industries Inc.. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Organic agriculture training for teachers

SURALLAH, South Cotabato (August 23, 2015) – They are part of the 30 teacher-scholars of integrated schools from the Department of Education-Sarangani taking the organic agriculture competency training at Surallah National Agriculture School on August 15. The teachers were trained for one month so that they could teach senior high school students under the subject Technology and Livelihood Education. The training was funded by Villar Foundation and the provincial government of Sarangani under Sulong Karunungan program of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Pangilinan at 9th National Palm Oil Congress

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (August 23, 2015) - Sec. Francis Pangilinan, Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization, delivers his keynote address during the 9th National Palm Oil Congress of Philippine Palmoil Development Council at the KCC Mall Convention Center on August 19. Pangilinan hailed the farmers as the backbone of the nation. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

SOMA highlights accomplishments

GLAN, Sarangani (August 23, 2015) - Mayor Victor James Yap, Sr. delivers his 5th State of the Municipality Address (SOMA) during the 96th regular session of the 20th Sangguniang Bayan on August 18. His 67-minute speech comprised a summary of his accomplishments and future plans for Glan. Yap noted that “we have made real progress in the past five years along the road to development”. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

YesPinoy Foundation searching for scholars

By CHERRY MARIE IRISH CRUZ

 

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 18, 2015) – Actor Dingdong Dantes has launched Project 888 in Sarangani as part of the search for eight deserving young people within eight months in eight provinces.

 

Sarangani was the second province visited since July by Dantes, founding chairman of YesPinoy Foundation (YPF) and a commissioner of the National Youth Commission.

 

Dantes visited Sarangani on August 8 with Project 888, a project of YPF that aims to fully fund the education of eight deserving youth scholars.

 

YPF is hoping that through the success of Project 888, it would be able to invite more partners for the coming years.

 

Aiming to inspire the young to strive and work for a better Philippines, speakers Homer Nievera, Michael Fua, Joyce Pring and Mark Lozano rendered their lectures which stirred attention from the students.

 

Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, in his speech, emphasized that each Sarangan youth should be able to finish college.

 

“Our partnership with YesPinoy Foundation paves way to opportunities in the form of scholarships and volunteer trainings,” Solon said.

 

Another program of YPF is the Volunteer Program in which volunteers are tapped for climate action and disaster risk reduction management.

                                              

Meanwhile, everyone in the Capitol gymnasium danced and sang as the provincial government launched its official Sulong Sarangani theme song. The two-minute and 16 second song was composed and arranged by local artist-composer Densho “Champ” Biala.

 

More than 2,000 Sarangan high school students joined the Project 888 launching. YesPinoy is an advocacy championed by Dantes, with the support of his industry associates, friends in government and people exposed in social movements.

 

“We have to give the service back to our community, families and schools. Iyan ang challenge ko sa lahat ng mga kabataan. Gamitin natin ang lahat ng ating natutunan sa pamayanan,” Dantes told the students.

 

Project 888 is the current project of YPF to develop the next generation of leaders in the Philippines. YPF will go the distance in providing better access to education in eight areas within eight months to find eight truly deserving children whose education would be fully funded by the foundation. (Cherry Marie Irish Cruz/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Students attend Project 888 launch

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 18, 2015) – Actor Dingdong Dantes takes a “groufie” with students from eight high schools of Sarangani. Sarangani was the second province visited by the YesPinoy Foundation headed by Dantes to launch Project 888 which seeks to find eight deserving young people within eight months in eight provinces. With Dantes are Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon( wearing light pink polo), Michelle Solon(3rd from right), Board Member Virgilio Tobias (in checkered polo) and YesPinoy Foundation speakers Joyce Pring, Homer Nievera, Mark Lozano and Michael Fua. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Project 888 looking for scholars

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 18, 2015) - “It is our time to give back to our communities, families and schools,” says Dingdong Dantes, chairman of YesPinoy Foundation (YPF), who also challenged high school students to actively participate in community building. Dantes visited Sarangani on August 8 to launch Project 888 in partnership with Sulong Karunungan. Project 888 of YPF aims to provide scholarship for deserving youth. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Tabih weaving in Lamlifew Village Museum

MALUNGON, Sarangani (August 18, 2015) - Celebrity Dingdong Dantes, chairman of YesPinoy Foundation, watches Tabih weaving during his visit at Lamlifew Village, the country’s  Blaan school of living tradition and museum at Sitio Lamlifew in Barangay Datal Tampal on August 8. Tabih refers to the traditional handwoven Blaan tubular skirt. Dantes later launched Project 888 at the provincial gymnasium. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Lamlifew Village Museum welcomes guests

MALUNGON, Sarangani (August 18, 2015) - Celebrity and YesPinoy Foundation (YPF) chairman Dingdong Dantes takes photos of young villagers of Lamlifew Village Museum in Barangay Datal Tampal as they perform Blaan dance routines on August 8.  Dantes visited Sarangani Province to launch Project 888, a project of YPF that aims to fully fund the education of eight deserving youth scholars. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Dingdong visits Blaan school

MALUNGON, Sarangani (August 18, 2015) – Actor Dingdong Dantes, chairman of YesPinoy Foundation, mingles with the youth of Blaan community Lamlifew in Barangay Datal Tampal on August 8. Dantes also enjoyed the cultural presentation and warm welcome of the community during his arrival at Lamlifew village, site of the Blaan school of living tradition and museum. Dantes, a commissioner of the National Youth Commission, heads the YesPinoy Foundation which is a national organization that helps the youth through programs and projects. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

 

Dingdong meets Fuglung cultural master

MALUNGON, Sarangani (August 18, 2015) – Actor Dingdong Dantes, chairman of YesPinoy Foundation, beams as he poses with Blaan boat lute (Fuglong) cultural master Bai Hermania Lacna of Lamlifew Village Museum and School of Living Tradition at Sitio Lamlifew in Barangay Datal Tampal on August 8.(Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)