ZOD practicing municipality declared

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (March 30, 2015) – Malungon Mayor Reynaldo Constantino receives Resolution No.2015-8-035 declaring Malungon as the first Zero Open Defecation (100% Access to Sanitary Toilet) Practicing Municipality in the Province of Sarangani during the Municipal Health and Sanitation Summit Year-2 at Green Leaf Hotel on March 26-27. The resolution was presented by Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Board Member Elmer de Peralta, chairman of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Health. The municipal health summit was conducted in partnership with Malungon-LGU, World Bank - Water and Sanitation Program (WSP), Sagittarius Mines, Inc., Save the Children, Provincial Health Office, Provincial Governor’s Office and Vice Governor’s Office. (Marvin N. Soler/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Vice Mayor tells youth: avoid drugs

KIAMBA, Sarangani (March 31, 2015) – Vice Mayor Bogi Martinez challenges the youth of Kiamba to seriously concentrate on sports events and avoid vices specially prohibited drugs. The vice mayor also expressed his gratitude to Congressman Manny Pacquiao, Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao for funding the Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament. The tournament is being participated in by 48 teams in two categories, with each team receiving a complete set of basketball uniform. (Ruel D. Ampatin/KIAMBA INFO CENTER)

The opening of Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament

KIAMBA, Sarangani (March 31, 2015) – The Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament opens Saturday, March 28, at Kiamba Gym with 48 teams for two categories: the 10 years old to 14 years old  category and 15 years old to 18 years old category. The tournament is sponsored by Congressman Emmanuel “Pacman” Pacquiao, Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao in coordination with Mayor Raul Martinez, Vice Mayor Bogi Martinez and Sangguniang Bayan members. (Ruel D. Ampatin/KIAMBA INFO CENTER)

Thai lady 1st at PGAWC

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (March 31, 2015) - Lady pilot Nunnapat Phuchong (center) of Thailand receives a plaque of participation and token as 1st runner-up after three days of competition at the Paragliding Accuracy World Cup in Safi ranch, Barangay Tinoto in Maasim, Sarangani on March 27-29. Also in photo are 2nd runner-up Milawati Sirin (2nd from left) of Indonesia, 3rd runner-up Norhayati Jamaludin (2nd from right) of Malaysia, and Tourism Regional Director Nelly Nita Dillera (extreme left). (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani hosts PGAWC

MAASIM, Sarangani (March 31, 2015) - International paragliders compete in the Paragliding Accuracy World Cup (PGAWC) at Safi ranch, Barangay Tinoto on March 27-29. There were 51 competitors from Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Canada, Philippines, China, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan and Spain. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Malaysian pilot wins at PGAWC

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (March 31, 2015) - Sawrianto Sawin of Malaysia (center) receives a plaque of participation and token with cash prize of P50,000 as 1st runner-up in the Paragliding Accuracy World Cup at Safi ranch in Barangay Tinoto, Maasim, Sarangani on March 27-29. 2nd runner-up Yoshiki Oka (left) of Japan received a plaque of participation and token with cash prize of 25,000, and Nicky Alfiano (right) of Indonesia received a plaque of participation and token with cash prize of P15,000 as 3^rd runner-up. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Women’s Summit

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 27, 2015) - Michelle Lopez Solon, wife of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, delivers her keynote address during the Women’s Month provincial culmination and Women’s Summit on March 24 in celebration of 2015 National Women’s Month Celebration with the theme “Juana, Desisyon Mo ay Mahalaga sa Kinabukasan ng Bawat Isa, Ikaw Na!.” (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Women in eco-waste skills training

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 27, 2015) - The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office conducts an eco-waste basic entrepreneurial skills training at the provincial jail on March 24 in celebration of Philippine Women’s Month. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Governor hails women

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 27, 2015) - Governor  Steve Chiongbian Solon expresses his appreciation to the women in Sarangani during the 2015 Women’s Month provincial culmination with the theme “Juana, Desisyon Mo ay  Mahalaga sa Kinabukasan ng Bawat Isa, Ikaw Na!” held at the Capitol gym on March 24. Governor Solon said Sarangani Province is gender sensitive and puts high regards for women. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Governor: Malungon job well done

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (March 27, 2015) – Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon commends Malungon officials and their constituents for a job well done having been certified “zero open defecation” in the whole province of Sarangani. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan during the 11th regular session on March 24 unanimously approved a “Resolution Declaring the Municipality of Malungon as the 1st Zero Open Defecation (100% Access to Sanitary Toilet) Practicing Municipality in the Province of Sarangani.” (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Certified open defecation-free, 1st in Sarangani

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (March 27, 2015) – The municipal government of Malungon, Sarangani receives Resolution No. 2015-08-035, a “Resolution Declaring the Municipality of Malungon as the 1st Zero Open Defecation (100% Access to Sanitary Toilet) Practicing Municipality in the Province of Sarangani” during the conduct of Municipal Health and Sanitation Summit Year 2 (March 26-27) at Greenleaf Hotel. The resolution was unanimously approved by the 8th Sangguniang Panlalawigan on their 11th Regular Session on March 24. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)