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)

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)

Sarangani Best LGU partner for CSF

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 23, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Governor Jinkee J. Pacquiao present during the flag raising ceremony on July 20 Sarangani’s latest award that demonstrates another testimony of God-centered prosperity and governance. Sarangani reaped the Best LGU practice for Credit Surety Fund by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas during its 22nd anniversary celebration July 14 at the BSP Complex, Manila. The award was conferred in recognition of the institutions that have extended exemplary support to the BSP’s statistical undertakings, information needs and advocacy programs. Also in photo are Board Members Virgilio Clark Tobias (4th from right), Cornelio Martinez (3rd from right), Cesar Nallos Jr. (2nd from right), Hermie Galzote (behind Vice Gov. Pacquiao), Arman Guili (behind BM Tobias), Eduardo Paras Sr. (next to BM Martinez), Federation of Association of Barangay Captains and the governor’s Chief of Staff Atty. Emma Nebran (extreme right). (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Governor Solon, officials open new concrete road

MAITUM, Sarangani (July 9, 2015) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (5th from right) and Mayor Pepito Catimbang (5th from left) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony for 1,334 meters of concrete road in Barangay Sison. The Kabisig farm-to-market road amounting to P11,012,350 was inaugurated Wednesday, July 8. The road concreting funded by Department of Agriculture-Food Security Projects (DA-FSP) was counter parted by Sarangani provincial government with P2 million. Also in   photo are Board Member Elmer de Peralta (3rd from left), Board Member George Falgui (3rd from right), provincial engineer Jerry Belbider (extreme right), Engr. Robert Lumayag (2nd from right), and contractor Arlyn Congson (4th from right) of N. Congson Construction, Barangay Captain Ramil Tugade (4th from left) and council and staff of Barangay Sison. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani grants incentives to provincial employees

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 6, 2015) – Members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan approve Friday, June 5, “Special Ordinance Authorizing the Grant of the FY 2015 Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) Equivalent to One Month Basic Salary to Each Qualified Government Employee of the Provincial Government of Sarangani, Subject to the Provisions of Executive Order No. 181 Issued by the President of the Philippines to Other Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations”. A total amount of P13,812,931 from the Personal Services (PS) lapses fund from months of January to May 2015 will be granted to 675 provincial employees. The provincial government of Sarangani has been certified by the Department of Interior and Local Government as passer of Good Financial Housekeeping (formerly the Seal of Good Housekeeping) and a full compliant with the full disclosure policy. (Romina Boaquina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE

Sarangani commends People’s Champ

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (May 19, 2015) – The Provincial Government of Sarangani headed by Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (3^rd from left) and members of the 8th Sangguniang Panlalawigan present Resolution No. 2015-8-048 “RESOLUTION COMMENDING CONGRESSMAN AND PEOPLE’S CHAMP EMMANUEL “MANNY” PACQUIAO FOR ONCE AGAIN BRINGING JOY, PRIDE AND HONOR TO THE PHILIPPINES AND TO SARANGANI PROVINCE AS HE WON THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE”, during the People’s Champ Hero’s Welcome on May 15 at SM Gensan. The event was jointly organized by the local government units of Sarangani and General Santos City, Pacquiao Group of Companies and SM Gensan. (Quenny D. Dandan/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Operation Tuli

GLAN, Sarangani (April 14, 2015) – Board Member Elmer De Peralta who is a doctor by profession conducts circumcision during the “Operation Tuli” Sunday, April 12, at Glan Gymnasium. The “Operation Tuli” benefitted over 145 young male. The event is a special project of the Emmanuel and Jinkee's Heart Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Provincial Vice Governor’s Office and Local Government of Glan. (Almin T. Abejaron/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

BM Martinez opens Sports Summit

KIAMBA, Sarangani (April 14, 2015 - Board Member Cornelio Martinez declares the opening of 1st Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Governor Jinkee J. Pacquiao Sports Summit 2015 Wednesday, April 8. The athletes from the seven municipalities are competing from April 8 to April 16 in these events: soccer, badminton and table tennis. (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)

Sports advocate gives pep talk to Palaro athletes

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 24, 2015) – Board Member Cornelio Martinez Jr., chairman of the Committee on Education, Science, Technology Arts and Culture, emphasizes the importance of character-building to players for the Palarong Pambansa 2015, a team to represent South Cotabato, Cotabato Province Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos City, Kidapawan, Koronadal and Tacurong (SOCCSKSARGEN) on May 3 at Tagum City sports complex. “You are champions because you are disciplined, you have to maintain it,” Martinez said. (Romina R. Boaquina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani athletes gear up for Palaro

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 24, 2015) – “Everyone can be a hero in his own way,” says Acting Governor Elmer de Peralta to the Palarong Pambansa team SOCCSARGEN during their briefing together with their coaches at Department of Education building on March 20. He cited Congressman Emmanuel Pacquiao as an example of sports champion and now recognized a sports hero. “You should be vision-oriented giving all your dedication, commitment and courage to what you are doing,” he added. Sarangani will give P200,000 financial assistance from the Special Education Fund for the Palarong Pambansa to be held in Tagum City on May 3. (Romina R. Boaquina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

“Goodbye Kuto, Hello Haircut and Shampoo”

KIAMBA, Sarangani (March 17, 2015) – Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao and Board Member Elmer De Peralta give haircut to students of Lagunsay Elementary School during the “Goodbye Kuto, Hello Haircut and Shampoo” personal hygiene and proper grooming campaign at Barangay Kling on March 13. This activity, which aims to provide awareness on maintaining personal cleanliness and good grooming among students, is initiated by Emmanuel and Jinkee’s Heart Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the Vice Governor’s Office. (Marvin N. Soler/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Sarangani officials back solid waste management

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 17, 2015)- Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao (center) leads the signing of commitment to practice and advocate enhanced solid waste management program in all offices and establishments within the province during the flag raising ceremony Monday, March 16. Also in photo are Board Members Virgilio Clark Tobias, Abdulracman Pangolima, Hermie Galzote, George Falgui, Cesar Nallos and Elmer De Peralta. (JAKE T. NARTE/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Officials, employees support SWM program

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 17, 2015) – Capitol officials and employees commit to practice and advocate Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP) Monday, March 16. In support to the beautification program of the Vice Governor’s Office, the provincial government is implementing Executive Order No. 10, 2008 which provides for an enhanced SWMP in all offices and establishment within the Capitol compound. (Romina R. Boaquina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Women’s month speaker

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 9, 2015) – The provincial government represented by Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office with Rachel Panal, OIC-PSWDO, gives a certificate of appreciation to Board Member Cyril John Rustico Yap for his valuable and significant support as resource speaker during the Women’s Month celebration at the Capitol Monday, March 9. (Romina R. Boaqina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani Board Member speaks for women

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 9, 2015) – “We at the local level should craft legislative measure to further safeguard our women” and “shall not be limited with our existing national laws” says Board Member Cyril John Rustico Yap as he speaks for the ‘2015 Provincial Women’s Month Celebration’ during the flag raising ceremony at Capitol Monday, March 9. The celebration’s theme is “Juana, desisyon mo ay mahalaga sa kinabukasan ng bawat isa, ikaw na!”. (Romina R Boaquina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Retiree gets plaque

ALABEL, Sarangani (February 24, 2015)- Board Member Virgilio Clark  Tobias (2nd from left) gives a plaque of recognition to Tedoro Ferolino (extreme left) who served for 22 years as Heavy Equipment Operator 2 in the provincial local government unit of Sarangani during the Capitol flag raising ceremony Monday, February 23. Also in photo are provincial engineer Jerry Bilbider (3rd from right), provincial administrator Mariter Sayson (2nd from right) and Sittiehawa Marohomsalic (extreme right), HRMO. (Jake T. Narte/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)

SP member graces 8th Bangsi Festival

MAITUM, Sarangani (February 4, 2015) – On behalf of Vice Governor Jinkee Jamora-Pacquiao, Board Member Elmer De Peralta delivers a message during the culmination of 8th Bangsi Festival at Maitum Municipal gym on January 30. (Marvin N. Soler/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

SP holds hearing on health, environment

MAASIM, Sarangani (February 1, 2015) – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan with Board Member George Falgui and Board Member Cornelio Martinez Jr. of the Committee on Health, Environment and Local Enactment conducts a public hearing on breastfeeding, zero open defecation and green ordinance at Maasim on January 28. (Marvin N. Soler/VICE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)