Two-classroom building breaks ground

MAASIM, Sarangani (July 18, 2012) – Mayor Arturo Lawa and Vice Mayor Uttoh Salem Cutan (both with spade) and Board Member Limuel Gacula and municipal officials break ground for a KALAHI-CIDSS two-classroom building at sitio Macnit, in barangay Nomoh Tuesday, July 17. The building costs P1.465 million which is funded by the provincial and municipal government, the community and World Bank. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Abner Arzaga/MAASIM NEWS CENTRAL)

Sarangani products on USWAG roadshow

MAASIM, Sarangani (July 18, 2012) – As USWAG Sarangani goes to Maasim Tuesday, July 17, local employees show their support by buying products coming from different municipalities. United towards a Strong, Wealthy And Globally competitive Sarangani (USWAG), is an adaptation of the MSME (micro, small and medium enterprise) development week held every second week of July nationwide which Sarangani expanded into a month-long activity. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Abner Arzaga/MAASIM NEWS CENTRAL)

Congressman Pacquiao opens Maitum ATM

MAITUM, Sarangani (July 17, 2012) - Congressman Manny Pacquiao withdraws money after the inauguration of the newly-installed Automated Teller Machine in Maitum Municipal Hall Monday, July 16. He was the first to transact business with the ATM. Mayor Elsie Lucille Perrett (left) and Gensan National Highway Landbank branch manager Emma Gatmaitan (right) assisted in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ATM was a project initiated by Board Member George Perrett made possible by the partnership of the Landbank of the Philippines, Rural Bank of DARBCI and the local government unit of Maitum. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Joylyn Ty/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Local Safari Photo Contest winners

MAITUM, Sarangani (July 17, 2012) - Local Safari Photo Contest winners pose with Mayor Elsie Lucille Perrett after the awarding held at the JLC Hall. The Local Safari Photo Contest was held last Binuyugan Festival. From left: Arnelito Ramirez, first prize winner; Renante Nierra, consolation prize winner; Mayor Perrett; Hanz Voo Naungayan, consolation prize winner; Edison de Guzman, 2nd prize winner; and Bhombet Doctor, third prize winner, represented by Am Am Doctor. The winners got the following cash prizes: 1st - P1,500, 2nd - P1,000, 3rd - P800 and P100 each for the consolation prizes. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Joylyn Ty/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Volunteers build temporary daycare school

MAITUM, Sarangani (July 17, 2012) - Kabalikat Civicom members in partnership with the local government unit (LGU) of Maitum built a temporary daycare school building (background) for the 37 kids of sitio Mantolan of barangay Maguling during the weekend. The LGU Maitum provided the lumber while a tarpaulin which serves as its roof was provided by Kabalikat Civicom. The 37 kids used to have their class under a jackfruit tree which exposed them to the elements. Sitio Mantolan is 2 kilometers away from the barangay proper. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Joylyn Ty/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Mayor files charges vs foreign seamen for pollution of Sarangani Bay

GLAN, Sarangani (July 16, 2012) – Mayor Victor James Yap Sr. (left) files charges Monday, July 16, before provincial prosecutor Felipe Vicente Velasco inside the Justice on Wheels mobile court against 11 officers and crew of foreign vessels TB Oceania 1 (tugboat) and Oceania 2 (barge) for dumping coal residue from the barge’s hold into Sarangani Bay last May. The respondents are Capt. Samsudin, Kyaw Htay, Shwe Thann, Keso Bin Tarjuki, Tu Kah Hua, Tar Var Linmyint, M. Fauzi Bin Apandi, Kumaedi, Russetia Wahit, M. Zaiful Hosen, and Lau Nai Sing who are all foreigners and are either Malaysian, Indonesian and Myanmar nationals. They were charged for violation of the Clean Water Act (pollution of water body), violation of the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, marine pollution under PD 979, and aquatic pollution under the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Malungon mayor calls for unity and good governance

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 15, 2012) – Mayor Reynaldo Constantino (left) calls for unity and good governance Sunday, July 15, during his municipality’s celebration of its 43rd foundation anniversary attended by provincial officials led by Rep. Manny Pacquiao, Governor Migs Dominguez and thousands of constituents. Mayor Constantino outlined his administration’s accomplishments which include the establishment of an extension college for indigenous people students in Malandag, in partnership with Gov. Dominguez, and with Mindanao State University as service provider. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Jimmy Toribio/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Bombo Medico 2012

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (July 15, 2012) – Dr. Laudencio Mendoza of Sarangani Provincial Health Office performs tooth extraction as hundreds of dental patients await during the medical and dental outreach by Bombo Radyo Philippines dubbed as "Bombo Medico 2012" Sunday, July 15, at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University campus. Patients from Sarangani, Gensan and some parts of South Cotabato trooped to the venue to avail of free dental and medical services which was held simultaneously over 24 key cities in the country. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

MSMEs launch “Kiamba’s Best” products

KIAMBA, Sarangani (July 14, 2012) – Producers of “Kiamba’s Best” pose with government officials during the opening ceremony of USWAG Sarangani 2012 Monday, July 9, at the municipal gymnasium. United towards a Strong, Wealthy And Globally competitive Sarangani (USWAG), is an adaptation of the MSME development week held nationwide every second week of July which Sarangani expanded into a month-long activity. “Kiamba’s Best” products are bamboo shoots pickle, corned fish, Spanish sardines, fish paste, Elvie’s nipa vinegar, Elvie’s nipa sinamak, Joe Dels corn coffee, Joe Dels peanut butter, Joe Dels turmeric powder, Joe Dels salabat, Joe Dels native coffee, and Joe Dels tablea. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Peace advocates back peace education in schools

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 13, 2012) – Major Zuraidy from Malaysia, team leader of International Monitoring Team, writes down his commitment of support as among the peace advocates of Sarangani during the program orientation on Peace Education Mainstreaming Thursday, July 12, at the Capitol gym. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Romina Rabina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani peace leader

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 13, 2012) – Governor Migs Dominguez speaks at the Peace Education Mainstreaming Orientation with public schools principals from all over the province Thursday, July 12, at the Capitol gym. The governor noted that through the years Sarangani has become one of the provinces that are looked up by others because different tribes and cultures live among each other peacefully. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Romina Rabina/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Blessing and turnover of provincial-funded school building for college IPs

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 12, 2012) - From left, former Board Member Popo Octavio, Mayor Reynaldo Constantino, MSU-Gensan Chancellor Atty. Abdurrahman Canacan, Governor Migs Dominguez, Malandag Barangay Captain Delia Constantino and Board Member Eleanor Saguiguit cut the ribbon to formally turnover the four-classroom school building to Malandag Central Elementary School Thursday, July 12. The school building will serve as temporary classrooms of the Indigenous People scholar-beneficiaries of the special tertiary extension service for IPs, an off-campus scholarship program of Governor Dominguez in partnership with Mindanao State University-Gensan being the service provider for the College of Education; DepEd Sarangani for the class venue; LGU Malungon and barangay Malandag for the administrative and logistic support. Since college classes are held Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, the classrooms will also be used by elementary pupils on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The present enrollment of scholars is 118. Fourth year – 31, 3rd year - 30 and 2nd year – 57, all taking up Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Street-dancing winners of Malungon

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 12, 2012) - Students and contingent from Banate National High School celebrate upon hearing the announcement that they won as champion of this year’s street-dancing competition Thursday, July 12, at the sunken arena in celebration of the 43rd foundation anniversary of the municipality. The local government is giving a wider presentation of its outgrowth production, fixtures, beliefs, tourist destinations, crafts and traditions from July 11 to 15. Events include the promotion of various farm produce and the giving of awards by Mayor Reynaldo Constantino to selected private individuals, barangay leaders, students and local government workers who have shared valuable contributions in bringing positive changes and development to Malungon/. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

CARAT 2012 exchange of plaques

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (July 10, 2012) - Philippine Navy Commander Lued Lincuna and US Navy Commander David Welch exchange plaques at the closing ceremony of CARAT Exercise 2012 (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training) Tuesday, July 10, at SAFII compound. Looking on are (from left) Capt. Robert Empedrad, deputy commander of Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM); Commodore Marfenio Tan (Res.); Commodore Philip Cacayan, commander of NFEM; and Capt. George Ursabia, commander of Coast Guard District South Eastern Mindanao. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE).

CARAT 2012 honors Commodore Tan (Res.)

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (July 10, 2012) – Commodore Marfenio Tan (Res.) receives a plaque of appreciation from Commodore Philip Cacayan, commander of Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao, after a successful CARAT Exercise 2012 (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training) Tuesday, July 10, at SAFII compound. Looking on are Capt. Robert Empedrad, deputy commander of NFEM, and US Navy Commander David Welch. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE).

Free school supplies for Tboli kids

MAITUM, Sarangani (July 10, 2012) - Mayor Elsie Perrett (3rd from left) turns over part of the 350 sets of school supplies donated by Mr. & Mrs. Joselito Gonzales to Association of Barangay Captains president Arturo Desaville (2nd from left), Monday, July 9. Vice Mayor Tito Balazon (4th from left) and Sangguniang Bayan Members witnessed the turn over. The recipients of the 350 sets of school supplies composed of three notebooks, a pad of paper and a pencil are Grade 2 students of elementary schools of Kiayap, Jas, EMCI, and Victoria Tañedo Garcia (VTG). The couple aims to help Tboli kids in Maitum by giving free school supplies. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Joylyn Ty/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Gov. Migs buys “Kiamba`s Best” products

KIAMBA, Sarangani (July 9, 2012) - Governor Migs Dominguez and Board Member Cornelio Martinez (left) buy “Kiamba`s Best” as the common brand of the town`s produce during the opening ceremony of USWAG Sarangani 2012 Monday, July 9, at the municipal gymnasium. United towards a Strong, Wealthy And Globally competitive Sarangani (USWAG), is an adaptation of the MSME development week held nationwide every second week of July which Sarangani expanded into a month-long activity. “Kiamba’s Best” products are bamboo shoots pickle, corned fish, Spanish sardines, fish paste, Elvie’s nipa vinegar, Elvie’s nipa sinamak, Joe Dels corn coffee, Joe Dels peanut butter, Joe Dels turmeric powder, Joe Dels salabat, Joe Dels native coffee, and Joe Dels tablea. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Gov. Migs endorses “Kiamba’s Best” products

KIAMBA, Sarangani (July 9, 2012) - Governor Migs Dominguez gestures as he gives an inspirational message to local food and non-food producers as their products are launched under "Kiamba`s Best", a common brand of the town`s produce during the opening ceremony of USWAG Sarangani 2012 Monday, July 9, at the municipal gymnasium. United towards a Strong, Wealthy And Globally competitive Sarangani (USWAG), is an adaptation of the MSME development week held every second week of July which Sarangani expanded into a month-long activity. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Recognition of entrepreneur

KIAMBA, Sarangani (July 9, 2012) - Allan Tolentino (center) receives a plaque of appreciation from (from left) Governor Migs Dominguez, Trade and Industry Regional Director Ibrahim Guiamadel, TESDA Sarangani Provincial Director Maisalam Macarimbang, Board Members Cornelio Martinez, Bryan Reganit and Elmer De Peralta during the opening ceremony of USWAG Sarangani (United towards a Strong, Wealthy And Globally competitive Sarangani) at municipal gym. Tolentino, owner of Woodbridge Resort, is one of the five Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises cited for active involvement and participation to MSMEs development program in Sarangani. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Vegetable noodles, anyone?

KIAMBA, Sarangani (July 9. 2012) - A member of Kawas Seaweeds Processors Association cooks noodles made of vegetables at the opening of USWAG Sarangani (United towards a Strong, Wealthy And Globally competitive Sarangani) Monday, July 9, at the municipal gymnasium. Veggie-noodles making on the spot training is offered free of registration fee during the event. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)