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)

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)

Kiamba hosts Sports Summit

KIAMBA, Sarangani (April 14, 2015) - Sarangani athletes hit the field during the 1st Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Governor Jinkee J. Pacquiao Sports Summit 2015 held at Kiamba National High School ground on April 9. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION 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)

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)

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 receives sports equipment from PSC

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 24, 2015) – The provincial government of Sarangani represented by Acting Governor Elmer de Peralta and Board Member Cornelio Martinez Jr. gives more than 300 balls (soccer and volleyball) from the Philippine Sports Commission thru Commissioner Richie Garcia to student-players and coaches at Department of Education building on March 20. The new sports equipment will be used for the “1st Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao 2015 Sports Summit” in the municipality of Kiamba on April 8-16. This event will be participated in by almost 400 players from ages 11-year old and below. (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)

Athletes present medals from SRAA Meet

ALABEL, Sarangani (February 24, 2015)- Sarangani athletes who competed at the SRAA Meet present their 13 gold medals, 8 silver medals and 30 bronze medals during the flag raising ceremony at the Capitol Monday, February 23. Sarangani athletes was 3rd runner up during the South Cotabato, Cotabato Province, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos City, Kidapawan City, Koronadal City and Tacurong City (SOCCSKSARGEN) Regional Athletic Association Meet 2015 on February 16-20 in General Santos City. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani athletes all set for regional meet

ALABEL, Sarangani (February 6, 2015) - Sarangani athletes prepare to compete in the South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City Regional Athletic Association meet on 16-21 in General Santos City.(Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani wins taekwondo bronze at Batang Pinoy 2014

BACOLOD CITY (December 21, 2014) - Taekwondo player Benjo Ramos (extreme right), 14, of Kiamba National High School, wins in the feather weight category with a bronze medal at Batang Pinoy 2014 National Championship Program held in Bacolod City on December 9-13. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani players win in Batang Pinoy 2014

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 21, 2014) - Board Member Cornelio Martinez (extreme left) presents the winners of Batang Pinoy 2014 National Championship Program held in Bacolod City on December 9-13 during the flag raising ceremony at the Capitol on December 15. In photo are Kirbee Mindajao (extreme right) of Maasim, boxing bronze medalist; Benjo Ramos (second from right) of Kiamba, taekwondo bronze medalist feather weight category; Mark Dave Apolinario (third from right), gold medalist, light paper weight division; and coaches Tony Umbod (third from right) and Michael Apolinario (second right). (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani boxer wins gold in Batang Pinoy

BACOLOD CITY (December 21, 2014) -  Sarangani boxer Mark Dave Apolinario (2nd from left) of Maasim wins the gold medal of the light paper weight category (40-42 kgs) during the Batang Pinoy 2014 National Championship Program on December 9-13. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani boxer wins bronze at Batang Pinoy

BACOLOD CITY (December 21, 2014) - Boxer Kirbee Mindajao (extreme right), 13, a Grade 7 pupil of Colon National High School in Maasim, Sarangani wins the kiddie weight category (26-28 kgs) with a bronze medal during the Batang Pinoy 2014 National Championship Program held on December 9-13. In photo are Edgar Picson (extreme right), executive director of Alliance of International Boxing Associations (AIBA), and Angel Berdaflor (extreme left), provincial sports coordinator of Negros Occidental. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE

Board members coach softball players at Batang Pinoy

BACOLOD CITY (December 21, 2014) - Sarangani Board Members Cornelio Martinez Jr. (extreme left) and Arman Guili (2nd from left) assist the softball players during the crucial game of Iloilo City and Sarangani Province on December 12. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Boys tackle the hurdles at SPAA

GLAN, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) – An athlete of Kiamba D’ Dragons cheerfully leaps over a hurdle anticipating a victorious race during the 2014 Sarangani Province Athletic Association (SPAA) meet on September 25 while opponents from Victorious Glan and Maasim Energizers pursue him. (Tres B. Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE

SPAA action heats up

GLAN, Sarangani (September 28, 2014) – A Malungon versus Kiamba D’ Dragons set heats up the action on September 25 during the 2014 Sarangani Provincial Meet at the municipality of Glan which at the same time is staging scores of activities for its 100 years founding anniversary on October 8. (Tres B. Besana/ SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)