Sarangani launches school-based immunization

MALUNGON, Sarangani (August 4, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon attends the province-wide launching of School-Based Immunization Program in Malandag Gymnasium Monday, August 3. The event is part of the Sulong Kalusugan component of the Sulong Sarangani program where vaccines for Measles Rubella, Tetanus Diptheria and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) were given. The event was also graced by local officials, school teachers, parents and 780 pupils from Malandag Central Elementary School and Malandag National High School. (Kim Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR'S OFFICE)

VGO trains Kiblat Women’s Association

MALUNGON, Sarangani (May 6, 2015) – The staff of Vice Governor Jinkee Jamora-Pacquiao and Larry Que, speaker, conduct a two-day Gal E’ Libun Project: Financial Management and Document Training to 30 members of Kiblat Women’s Association at Barangay Kiblat on April 15-16. This is the last leg of the seven financial management trainings conducted all over the province. The women association produces herbal tea, ointments and woven bags. Gal E’ Libun Project is in line with the Sulong Kasaganaan component of the Sulong Sarangani Program of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon. (Quenny D. Dandan/VICE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE)

Sarangani holds IP leaders’ forum

ALABEL, Sarangani (April 8, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon delivers his message Tuesday, April 7, during the Indigenous People Leaders Forum 2015 with the theme “Empowering our IP Leaders in Establishing Partnership for Peace, Development and Prosperity in Ancestral Domains/Indigenous Cultural Communities.” He lauded the IPs in the province as truly blessed and empowered thru government interventions that uplifted their quality of life. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sulong Sarangani holds BDP

KIAMBA, Sarangani (March 24, 2015) – The Barangay Development Program (BDP) under Sulong Sarangani program holds a meeting at Barangay Datu Dani and Barangay Tamadang on March 17-20. Sulong Sarangani is the flagship program of the provincial government under the leadership of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon which aims to uplift and improve the lives of residents in poorest barangays (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE).

Sulong Kasaganaan for food sufficiency and security

MAASIM, Sarangani (February 6, 2015) – The provincial veterinary office distributes 280 native chickens at disparity barangays of Maasim on February 3 and 4. The native chicken backyard enterprise development is the part of the program of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon under Sulong Kasaganaan which aims to ensure food sufficiency and food security in the villages. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

FR associations form alliance

ALABEL, Sarangani (February 4, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon hands in Tuesday, February 3, to the federation president of former rebels (FR) in Sarangani Province a P30,000 cash assistance out of his personal pocket as a starter fund for the newly-formed alliance of the three FR associations namely Malapatan Returnees for Peace Development Association, Malungon Returnees Association, and Alegria Returnees for Peace Association. Standing next to Gov. Solon is Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

FRs get livelihood funds

ALABEL, Sarangani (February 4, 2015) – Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias leads the awarding of P5,000 starter fund for the livelihood activities of each of the 77 former rebels coming from Malungon, Alabel and Malapatan Tuesday, February 3. The release of livelihood assistance is an activity of the Comprehensive Local Integration Program for Former Rebels (CLIP-FR) which is lodged under the Sulong Kapayapaan component of the provincial government’s Sulong Sarangani flagship program. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sulong Sarangani reaches remote village

ALABEL, Sarangani (January 22, 2015) - Sulong Sarangani program rolls out in Barangay Datal Anggas Monday, January 19. Sulong Sarangani is a flagship program of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon which aims to uplift and improve the lives of the constituents in poorest barangays.  (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Gov. Solon inspects science lab

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 19, 2014) - Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon with Provincial Engineer Jerry Belbider and the Alabel National Science High School (ANSHS) teachers, faculty and staff altogether check the facilities and equipment inside the newly turned over Science Laboratory after the ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 9. This 2-Million project under Sulong Karunungan includes a 112-sq.m laboratory building with laboratory equipment. (Kim Wendell Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Free surgery for Sarangani kids

KIAMBA, Sarangani (December 13, 2014) – Thirteen cleft lip patients who are mostly kids avail of free surgery during the medical mission sponsored by Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc. (MCFI) in partnership with the provincial government of Sarangani through Sulong Kalusugan program at Kiamba District Hospital on December 8-10 under the auspices of Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon, Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao, Rep. Manny Pacquiao and the board members. MCFI also donated free medicines and conducted check–up. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Maharlika Foundation conducts surgical mission in Sarangani

KIAMBA, Sarangani (December 13, 2014) – Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc. conducts eye operation (cataract and pteridium) for free during the medical mission on December 8-10 at Kiamba District Hospital. This free medical mission is in partnership with the provincial government of Sarangani through Sulong Kalusugan. Almost 200 beneficiaries were served by the mission. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Maharlika Foundation gives hope to elderly

KIAMBA, Sarangani (December 13, 2014) – The elderly wait for their free eye operation (cataract and pteridium) by the Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc. which conducted a three-day medical mission on December 8-11 at Kiamba District Hospital. This is in partnership with the local government of Sarangani through Sulong Sarangani under the auspices of Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon, Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao, Rep. Manny Pacquiao and the board members. Almost 200 beneficiaries were served. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

AlSci opens P2M science laboratory

By Melody J. Cosep

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 12, 2014) – Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and principal Norma Rendon of Alabel National Science High School (ANSHS) have inaugurated the school’s laboratory room in a ceremony witnessed by teachers and students.

ANSHS’ Science Laboratory Turn-Over and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the school gymnasium on December 9 was also attended by provincial engineer Jerry Belbider who supervised the construction of the 112-sq.m. Science Laboratory Room worth P2 million. It is a project under the 2014 Annual Investment Plan’s (AIP) Sulong Karunungan of the provincial government.

Laboratory equipment such as three sets of binocular microscope, one unit of rotary evaporator, and 42 units of laboratory stool powder-coated base and laminated top were included in the project.

In his speech, Gov. Solon said the provincial government is delighted and pleased to support the schools in the province which show excellent performance, specifically giving compliments to ANSHS for consistently increasing the standard of education.

“I consider you the spearhead school in Sarangani. In an arrow, a spearhead is the one that opens the opportunity for the rest of the arrows to pass through. That’s what you are,” Solon said.

He stated that Sulong Karunungan program aims to enable high school graduates to be admitted to college for a four-year course because it makes a world of difference if someone earns a college degree.

After Gov. Solon’s speech, the ANSHS students showed their gratitude by surprising him through singing “Thank You” songs, dancing, and awarding him gifts of appreciation in great gratitude toward Gov. Solon, Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao, Cong. Manny Pacquiao, and the provincial board members for their remarkable efforts in putting their dream into reality.

For her part, Rendon thanked the provincial government particularly Gov. Solon for granting her earnest request of allocating a budget for the abovementioned state-of-the-art facilities which will allow them to perform better in regional and national science competitions.

In conclusion, Ariel Lalisan, ANSHS Physics Laboratory in-charge, affirmed that the Science Laboratory is indeed a blessing to the school, also known as AlSci, and the best response to a blessing is to share their acquired learning and knowledge with other schools in the province. (Melody J. Cosep/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Sulong Sarangani in Kabatiol

MAASIM, Sarangani (November 17, 2014) – Delighted faces of the people of Barangay Kabatiol are evident as Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon visits them during their barangay foundation anniversary on November 8. Gov. Solon ascertained that their barangay will continually benefit from Sulong Sarangani flagship program. Sulong Sarangani is designed to establish a sustainable system of inclusive growth which will be measured primarily in terms of economic output and poverty reduction. (Kim Windell Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Teachers train under Sulong Karunungan

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (November 17, 2014) – The teacher-participants’ blissful expression shows gratefulness toward the program of the Provincial Government under Sulong Karunungan with the support of the Department of Education, giving equitable importance to kindergarten teachers. The training conducted to all kindergarten teachers in Sarangani is designed to improve the teaching skills, enhance lecturing methodologies, develop positive disposition in order to encourage pupils’ participation, and expand leadership and mentoring adeptness. (Kim Windell Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Sulong Karunungan mentors kindergarten teachers

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (November 17, 2014) – Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon expresses his zealous support to the kindergarten teachers’ training on November 10 at Lun Padidu National High School for Glan and Malapatan teachers. The training is an initiative of the Provincial Government under Sulong Karunungan with the support of the Department of Education. This program places kindergarten with equal emphasis in the education agenda of Gov. Solon in partnership with Cong. Manny Pacquiao and Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao considering that kindergarten provides the fundamental steps of a child’s learning. (Kim Windell Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Latter Day Saints Charity helps Serbisyong Sarangan beneficiaries

ALABEL, Sarangani (November 14, 2014) – Roland Cortez from Sitio Pulutana, Barangay Malandag, Malungon receives his wheelchair from the Latter Day Saints Charity thru the Serbisyong Sarangan Community Outreach Program of Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon with the support of Cong. Manny Pacquiao, Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao and the board members on Wednesday, November 12, at the Sarangani Capitol Gym. Cortez was a victim of hit-and-run. He was grateful to be one of the beneficiaries. During the weekend, the Physicians for Peace and Eyecrafter Clinic distributed prostheses and reading eyeglasses to Sarangani beneficiaries. The provincial officials are very glad because of the millions of assistance that are extended by the partner non-government organizations. (Kim Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Artificial legs for Sarangans

ALABEL, Sarangani (November 13, 2014) – These artificial legs are God’s gift to some less fortunate Sarangans. Thirty-four prostheses were distributed for free during the Serbisyong Sarangan Outreach in Sarangani Capitol on November 8. The cost of each prosthetic leg ranges from P40,000 to P100,000. This project was made possible through the help of Physicians for Peace. (Kim Windell Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Wheelchairs distributed by Serbisyong Sarangan

ALABEL, Sarangani (November 13, 2014) - Dr. Jeafrey Montes (left) and Jean Santiago(right) from Physicians for Peace of the Philippines assist CJ Sandoval in riding a wheelchair. Sandoval, 9, from Barangay Datal Tampal, Malungon was among the recipients of wheelchairs distributed during the Serbisyong Sarangan-Community Outreach held at the Capitol Gym Wednesday, November 12. Serbisyong Sarangan-Community Outreach distributed 65 wheelchairs, in partnership with the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Latter Day Saints Charities, Mormons Helping Hands, Cebu Pacific, City Art, Air Travel and Tours  and the Provincial Local Government Unit of Sarangani headed by Congressman Manny Pacquiao, Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Governor Jinkee J. Pacquiao.(Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Prostheses, eyeglasses distributed by Serbisyong Sarangan

ALABEL, Sarangani (November 12, 2014) - Asma Akmad (center) of the Provincial Governor’s Office and Marlyn Pelegrin of the Physicians for Peace Philippines assist John Mark B. Villegas in wearing his prosthetic leg. Villegas, 10, a Grade IV pupil of Malungon Central Elementary School, was among the beneficiaries of Serbisyong Sarangan community outreach at Capitol lobby on November 8. Wheelchairs, prostheses and eyeglasses were distributed in partnership with the Physicians for Peace Philippines and Latter Day Saints Charity. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)