Gov. Solon presents Sarangani’s economic climate

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (June 5, 2014) - "In Sarangani, we try to drive up private sector participation in order to uplift economic development," says Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon during the Economic Development Committee XII meeting Wednesday, June 4. Gov. Solon envisions that government investments and private sector investments are essential in increasing economic activity in the province. Also reported during the meeting were the impacts brought about by Sarangani Bay Festival and Mahin Festival this year. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)  

Butterfly wins kite-flying contest

GUMASA, Sarangani (April 27, 2014) – These are part of the 56 huge colorful kites that dominated the sky as contenders of Palupad Tabanog (kite flying), another competition of Mahin Festival 2014, at Gumasa beach Saturday, April 26. First place is the butterfly design, 2nd place-black diamond design, and 3rd place-airplane design. Prizes are P3,000, P2,000, and P1,000 for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, respectively.(Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Horse-racing in the sand is fun

GUMASA, Sarangani (April 27, 2014) - Mahin Festival 2014 may not be complete without this yearly exciting activity, the Horse Racing Competition which forms part of Glan’s history as horse riding is the first settlers’ way of transportation. This year’s winners are White Castle rider Eric Ragados as 1st placer, Bentong rider Boy Tanap, 2nd placer, and Sumbang rider Tito Pontilar as the 3rd placer. The winners got a cash prize of P 4,000, P 3,000, P and 2,000, respectively. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Mahin draws crowds

GUMASA, Sarangani (April 27, 2013) – Local tourists camp out to celebrate the 4th Mahin (Beach) Festival in Glan Friday, April 25. Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon joined the tourists and interviewed them on their experience at the beach festival. Positive reviews were given. (Kim WIndell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Mahin hosts football finals

GUMASA, Sarangani (April 27, 2014) - Beach enthusiasts never missed the beach football championship played between “Glan all star” and “Ice breaker”. “Glan all star” won the game with cash prize of P3,000. Beach football is just one of the ball games played during the staging of the Mahin Festival 2014 on April 25-26. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Showcase of dances at Mahin

GUMASA, Sarangani (April 27, 2013) – Hinugyaw Dance Troupe of Koronadal performs during the opening of the 4th Mahin (Beach) Festival in Glan on April 25, Friday. Rep. Manny Pacquiao, Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, board members and local officials were delighted of their performance, showcasing a fine cultural treasure through dance. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Rep. Pacquiao opens Mahin Festival

GUMASA, Sarangani (April 26, 2014) – Rep. Manny Pacquiao signals the grand opening of Mahin Festival 2014 Friday, April 25. Also in photo are Mayor Victor James Yap, Sr. (extreme left), Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon (behind Rep. Pacquiao), Board Members Hermie Galzote and Virgilio Clark Tobias (fourth and third from right, respectively), Dr. Tranquilino Ruiz III (second from right), and Vice Mayor Vivien Yap (extreme right). Glan has become the most visited tourist destination in Region 12, according to Governor Solon. Mahin is a festival unique to the town of Glan which brings back traditional beach activities the townsfolk have been fond of doing since then like horse racing at the shoreline. Mahin is a Blaan word for "beach" signifying the tranquility, calmness, and mystery of water. During the festival, which runs from April 24-26, various advocacies and beach games are staged including the "Oplan Karagatan", a clean-up drive, mangrove planting and rehabilitation, beach ballgames, bancarera, jetski competition, Lumba Bugsay, Lumba Langoy, and others. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)