ALABEL, Sarangani (November 23, 2011) – Malacañang has declared November 25, 2011 a special (non-working) holiday in Sarangani in commemoration of the province’s 19th Foundation Day anniversary and 9th MunaTo Festival on November 24 to 27.
Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. signed the proclamation dated November 18 by the authority of President Benigno Aquino III.
Proclamation No. 291 said the declaration “is to give the people of Sarangani the opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion.”
Governor Migs Dominguez earlier issued a memorandum enjoining the participation of Capitol employees to “attend, cooperate, and participate” in the whole duration of the festivity as several activities are lined-up this year.
Sarangani Tourism and Investment Promotions Center acting coordinator Larry Asparin said the center is also “counting on the cooperation of the Capitol employees as the host of the celebration.”
Board Member Eleonor Saguiguit said the consideration of the request to declare November 25 as a holiday was to set the festival schedule “to the best dates to our (province’s) advantage.”
Also, Vice President Jejomar Binay will be coming on the same day to grace the occasion. (Beverly C. Paoyon/ SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Friday, November 25, 2011
Selection of Kalahi-CIDSS projects
MAASIM, Sarangani (November 23, 2011) – (L-R) Maasim municipal administrator Alberto Arquillano, Governor Migs Dominguez and Mayor Jose Zamorro review each barangay’s profile aiming to be recipient of Kalahi-CIDSS projects during the Inter-Barangay Forum Wednesday, November 23. Kalahi-CIDSS (Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services) is the national government’s flagship poverty–alleviation project through the financial support of the World Bank. (MAASIM NEWS CENTRAL/Abner Arzaga)
Inter-barangay forum by Kalahi-CIDSS
MAASIM, Sarangani (November 23, 2011) – Governor Migs Dominguez listens as a teacher from barangay Lumasal points out reasons why they are qualified to avail of projects from Kalahi-CIDSS during the Inter-Barangay Forum Wednesday, November 23. The governor urged every barangay to initiate development within its territory. Kalahi-CIDSS is the national government’s flagship poverty–alleviation project which stands for Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services through the financial support of the World Bank. (MAASIM NEWS CENTRAL/Abner Arzaga)
UNICEF horses ensure better early learning services in Sarangani
By BEVERLY C. PAOYON
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 23, 2011) - The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated additional 13 horses to ease transport in holding home-based pre-school education in the hinterlands of Sarangani.
This is the second batch after the distribution of 10 horses in February this year for the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) program of the province.
Home-based education for 3-5 year old children is commonly patronized in Sarangani in relatively rural and upland communities where pre-school facilities are lacking because of geographical distance.
The use of horses is a strategy in Sarangani to increase the participation rate of children, from 63 percent in 2010 to the 70 percent target this year.
Racquel Panal, assistant provincial social welfare and development officer, hoped this would also increase the number of children to benefit especially in remote communities “wherein services are very mean already at halos hindi na maabot ng ating mga service providers (barely reached by service providers).”
Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP) workers usually take a half-day walk just to reach these communities.
Panal also lamented the minimal honorarium the SNP workers receive that could barely suffice for the daily fare.
Mila Labuan would take a four-hour motorcycle ride everyday to reach the site of her assignment in sitio Amlitos, barangay Kihan in Mapalatan. With the horse given her now, she said it would be easier for her to reach the site and can attend whenever there would be meetings at the Poblacion.
“Karon nga naa na ECCD materials, patuonon gyud nako ang mga bata kay naa na sila magamit (Now the kids have ECCD materials to learn from),” because before she would just make her own improvised learning materials for the 60 children she is teaching.
“Some of our workers are already serving five years.” With the ECCD on horse, she said they would be able to deliver the “best services to the children in the communities.”
The total 110 SNP sites established at far-flung barangays in Sarangani cater to more than 4,000 disadvantaged children mostly from the indigenous people.
The horses were turned-over with complete accessories like saddle, nylon rope and native horse backpacks where SNP workers would use to carry ECCD package for their classes like toys, reading and art materials, musical instruments, toothbrush, and utensils.
Panal said all these learning materials are intended to hone these children “for their total development.”
Board Member Hermie Galzote said this strategy (ECCD on horse) would be an effective motivation in providing “services to our children particularly to the lumads (IPs).”
Daan Suyan barangay councilor Fatima Hidalgo said the horse is a big boost in educating the children being the future leaders of our nation.
“Ang atong gobyerno naga tan-aw gyud diay sa kalisod sa atong lugar labi na sa mga bukid nga lugar. Dili nato ikalilong, kinahanglanon nato ni siya ilabi na sa atong mga bata nga gataas ang quality sa education karon (The local government is indeed sincere in poverty alleviation especially in the hinterlands. It cannot be denied that we need such programs for quality education),” she said.
The horses that were turned-over on Monday (November 21) benefited barangays Paraiso and Pag-asa of Alabel, barangays Daan Suyan, Lun Padidu, Kihan, Kinam, and Libi of Malapatan, and barangay Panamin of Malungon. (Beverly C. Paoyon/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 23, 2011) - The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated additional 13 horses to ease transport in holding home-based pre-school education in the hinterlands of Sarangani.
This is the second batch after the distribution of 10 horses in February this year for the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) program of the province.
Home-based education for 3-5 year old children is commonly patronized in Sarangani in relatively rural and upland communities where pre-school facilities are lacking because of geographical distance.
The use of horses is a strategy in Sarangani to increase the participation rate of children, from 63 percent in 2010 to the 70 percent target this year.
Racquel Panal, assistant provincial social welfare and development officer, hoped this would also increase the number of children to benefit especially in remote communities “wherein services are very mean already at halos hindi na maabot ng ating mga service providers (barely reached by service providers).”
Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP) workers usually take a half-day walk just to reach these communities.
Panal also lamented the minimal honorarium the SNP workers receive that could barely suffice for the daily fare.
Mila Labuan would take a four-hour motorcycle ride everyday to reach the site of her assignment in sitio Amlitos, barangay Kihan in Mapalatan. With the horse given her now, she said it would be easier for her to reach the site and can attend whenever there would be meetings at the Poblacion.
“Karon nga naa na ECCD materials, patuonon gyud nako ang mga bata kay naa na sila magamit (Now the kids have ECCD materials to learn from),” because before she would just make her own improvised learning materials for the 60 children she is teaching.
“Some of our workers are already serving five years.” With the ECCD on horse, she said they would be able to deliver the “best services to the children in the communities.”
The total 110 SNP sites established at far-flung barangays in Sarangani cater to more than 4,000 disadvantaged children mostly from the indigenous people.
The horses were turned-over with complete accessories like saddle, nylon rope and native horse backpacks where SNP workers would use to carry ECCD package for their classes like toys, reading and art materials, musical instruments, toothbrush, and utensils.
Panal said all these learning materials are intended to hone these children “for their total development.”
Board Member Hermie Galzote said this strategy (ECCD on horse) would be an effective motivation in providing “services to our children particularly to the lumads (IPs).”
Daan Suyan barangay councilor Fatima Hidalgo said the horse is a big boost in educating the children being the future leaders of our nation.
“Ang atong gobyerno naga tan-aw gyud diay sa kalisod sa atong lugar labi na sa mga bukid nga lugar. Dili nato ikalilong, kinahanglanon nato ni siya ilabi na sa atong mga bata nga gataas ang quality sa education karon (The local government is indeed sincere in poverty alleviation especially in the hinterlands. It cannot be denied that we need such programs for quality education),” she said.
The horses that were turned-over on Monday (November 21) benefited barangays Paraiso and Pag-asa of Alabel, barangays Daan Suyan, Lun Padidu, Kihan, Kinam, and Libi of Malapatan, and barangay Panamin of Malungon. (Beverly C. Paoyon/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
ECCD worker receives teaching tools
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 23, 2011) – A Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP) worker receives learning materials for her pupils from UNICEF during the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) turnover of materials Monday, November 21. Thirteen horses were also given to SNP teachers so that they can reach far-flung villages with their teaching tools. (Russel Delvo/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Programs and projects of the American Embassy
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 23, 2011) – William Cocks (2nd from right), assistant cultural affairs officer of the US Embassy, presents to Governor Migs Dominguez the programs and projects of the American Embassy in Mindanao. Cocks office also wanted to explore possible partnership between Sarangani and the US Embassy on projects. (Russel Delvo/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Newspaper helps boost computer literacy in Sarangani
MALUNGON, Sarangani (November 23, 2011) - (L-R) Periodico Banat Socksargen (PBS) general manager Jong Gorgonio, in support of Sagittarius Mines Inc., delivers a brand new computer set with printer and a Samsung digital camera to each of the two most secluded secondary schools of Malungon thru Vice Mayor Ben Guilley, Mayor Bong Constantino and Gov. Migs Dominguez during the culmination of the 4th-year Tribal Day in Malungon. (JoJo Gocotano/MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)
Credit Surety Fund launched in Sarangani
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (November 23, 2011) - Representatives of cooperatives from all over the province pose for a photo opportunity with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) officials after the launching of Sarangani Province Credit Surety Fund and signing of the Memorandum of Agreement among its stakeholders Tuesday, November 22, at Phela Grande Convention Center. The Credit Surety Fund aims to help micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) gain access to bank credit even without collateral. Instead of the usual collateral, a pooled surety fund set up jointly by local government units, cooperatives, and other partners guarantees payment of the loan to the bank. Sarangani province is the 19th province in the country to join the BSP’s Credit Surety Fund. In photo (L-R, seated) are Edelina Phoebe Andang, chairperson of Alabel Public School Teachers Cooperative; Herson Dema-ala, chairperson of Alabel Local Government Multi-purpose Cooperative; Sarangani Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias; Augusto Lopez-Dee, vice chairperson, review committee, Industrial Guarantee and Loan Fund; Sarangani Governor Migs Dominguez; Diwa Guinigundo, deputy governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; Althon Ferolino, vice president/head, Region XII, Land Bank of the Philippines; B. Brillo Reynes, senior vice president, Development Bank of the Philippines; Rosalinda Dumaliang, director, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; and Neri Asperga, chairperson of Glan Local Officials and Employees Movement Multi-purpose Cooperative. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Monday, November 21, 2011
Tribal council leads watershed project
By COCOY SEXCION
MAASIM, Sarangani (November 21, 2011) - Governor Migs Dominguez, Mayor Jose Zamorro and Joel Aton of Sarangani Energy Corporation had a turnover of seedlings to the Municipal Tribal Council here for distribution to indigenous people (IP) families living in the upland barangays of Nomoh, Kablacan and Amsipit.
The seedlings would be planted to boost the watershed development program of the municipality.
In a turnover rites Monday (November 21) at the municipal grounds during the flag raising ceremony, officials said thousands of seedlings were set for planting this year.
“For the remaining months of this year, we will be distributing a total of 17,500 seedlings of rubber, coconut, jackfruit and coffee to 50 families from Barangays Nomoh, Amsipit and Kablacan,” said Joel Aton, project assurance manager of Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC).
“This is part of the commitment of Sarangani Energy Corporation to rehabilitate watersheds and to provide livelihood support to Maasim highlanders and tribal communities and each family will receive seedlings good for one hectare which can provide an added income of around P3,000 to P5,000 pesos a month upon reaching its productive stage,” Aton added
The project was supported by the provincial and municipal government, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippine National Police, 73rd Infantry Battalion and Alcantara Foundation.
“I know this project will change the life of our people. The tribal people will cooperate and support this project because we know that this project will give us some livelihood and at the same time will help us restore all the forests that are gone in the mountain,” Municipal Tribal Council chief Benjamin Donato said.
Mayor Jose Zamorro also urged his constituents to plant trees.
“Supposed to be, we Maasimians are the ones who should initiate this reforestation project. This is everybody’s concern. For me, the only solution to the problem of global warming is plant more trees. So I thank SEC for this project,” the mayor said.
On the other hand, Vice Mayor Utto Salem Cutan appealed to those who are against the construction of the 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant of Sarangani Energy Corporation in Maasim set for its groundbreaking this November 25, to just give them a chance to welcome and embrace investments and development for their municipality. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
MAASIM, Sarangani (November 21, 2011) - Governor Migs Dominguez, Mayor Jose Zamorro and Joel Aton of Sarangani Energy Corporation had a turnover of seedlings to the Municipal Tribal Council here for distribution to indigenous people (IP) families living in the upland barangays of Nomoh, Kablacan and Amsipit.
The seedlings would be planted to boost the watershed development program of the municipality.
In a turnover rites Monday (November 21) at the municipal grounds during the flag raising ceremony, officials said thousands of seedlings were set for planting this year.
“For the remaining months of this year, we will be distributing a total of 17,500 seedlings of rubber, coconut, jackfruit and coffee to 50 families from Barangays Nomoh, Amsipit and Kablacan,” said Joel Aton, project assurance manager of Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC).
“This is part of the commitment of Sarangani Energy Corporation to rehabilitate watersheds and to provide livelihood support to Maasim highlanders and tribal communities and each family will receive seedlings good for one hectare which can provide an added income of around P3,000 to P5,000 pesos a month upon reaching its productive stage,” Aton added
The project was supported by the provincial and municipal government, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippine National Police, 73rd Infantry Battalion and Alcantara Foundation.
“I know this project will change the life of our people. The tribal people will cooperate and support this project because we know that this project will give us some livelihood and at the same time will help us restore all the forests that are gone in the mountain,” Municipal Tribal Council chief Benjamin Donato said.
Mayor Jose Zamorro also urged his constituents to plant trees.
“Supposed to be, we Maasimians are the ones who should initiate this reforestation project. This is everybody’s concern. For me, the only solution to the problem of global warming is plant more trees. So I thank SEC for this project,” the mayor said.
On the other hand, Vice Mayor Utto Salem Cutan appealed to those who are against the construction of the 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant of Sarangani Energy Corporation in Maasim set for its groundbreaking this November 25, to just give them a chance to welcome and embrace investments and development for their municipality. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Tribal Day celebration
MALUNGON, Sarangani (November 21, 2011) - (L-R) Town First Lady Roselyn Constantino, Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino and Gov. Migs Dominguez watch the “Ede'l” play-and-dance competition staged Friday by Blaan and Tagakaulo contestants to highlight the culmination of the two-day Tribal Day celebration (November 17-18) in Malungon. Also in photo are NCIP director Timuey Lim P. Wong and Board Member Virgilio Tobias. (JoJo Gocotano/MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)
Tribal Day beauty pageant winners
MALUNGON, Sarangani (November 21, 2011) - The Blaan and Tagakaulo ladies who won in the 1st ethnic beauty pageant dubbed as “Manenggeya na Libun”, meaning most beautiful girl, pose to celebrate Tribal Day in Malungon. They are, (L-R) 1st runner up Mary Mae Mayo, 2nd runner up Lovely Basoc, 4th runner up Michele Tumandan, chosen first Manenggeya na Libun ’11 – Ms. Angelica Pane and 3rd runner up Bea Acupan. (JoJo Gocotano/MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)
Horse fight as part of culture
MALUNGON, Sarangani (November 21, 2011) – Stallions fight over a female horse during a series of horse fights which highlighted the celebration of Malungon town’s 4th–year Tribal Day. Supervised horse fighting is part of indigenous peoples’ culture and is allowed by cultural authorities. (JoJo Gocotano/MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)
Message of support
MAASIM, Sarangani (November 21, 2011) - Governor Migs Dominguez calls on barangay and municipal officials not be the last but always strive to be the best as he speaks at the flag raising ceremony and ceremonial turnover of planting materials to Maasim Municipal Tribal council Monday, November 21, at the municipal grounds. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Fruit seedlings for watershed development project
MAASIM, Sarangani (November 21, 2011) - Joel Aton (extreme left), Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC) project assurance manager; Noli Cajutol, SEC consultant on carbon sink project (4th left); and Governor Migs Dominguez turnover planting materials to the Maasim Municipal Tribal council during the ceremonial turnover for the 17,500 seedlings of coffee, jackfruit, rubber and coconut for the Maasim watershed development project. The reforestation and livelihood project is initiated by SEC and supported by the provincial and municipal government, 73rd Infantry Battalion and Alcantara Foundation. Also in photo are (from right) Seven Hills Barangay Captain Edwin Reducto, Nomoh Barangay Captain Lazarus Limpong, Kanalo Barangay Captain Jumbra Tama, Vice Mayor Uttoh Salem Cutan and Mayor Jose Zamorro. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) program uses horses
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 21, 2011) - Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP) workers with their newly-acquired horses pose at the Capitol before going to their respective barangays after the formal turnover of additional 13 ECCD horses for workers from municipalities of Alabel, Malapatan and Malungon Monday, November 21. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Friday, November 18, 2011
Ethnic wrestling (S’buno)
MALUNGON, Sarangani (November 18, 2011) – Locals closely watch S’buno, a wrestling competition for the indigenous people (Blaan and Tagakaulo) during the culmination of the 4th–year Tribal Day celebration on November 17-18 in Malungon. (JoJo Gocotano/MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)
MunaTo 2011 press conference
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 18, 2011) – SOCSARGEN media gather at the Capitol conference room in a news briefing for the MunaTo Festival 2011 celebration which will start on November 24 and culminate on November 27. The panelists are Police Senior Inspector Joven Bagaygay, operations officer of Sarangani Provincial Police Office; Board Member Eleanor Saguiguit, MunaTo Festival 2011 committee chairperson; and provincial tourism officer Larry Asparin. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Update on Capitol Residences
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 17, 2011) - Governor Migs Dominguez gives an update to municipal officials on the status of the provincial government housing project named as “Capitol Residences” Thursday, November 17, at the project site in purok Sto, Nino, in barangay Poblacion. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Showcase housing unit
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 17, 2011) - Governor Migs Dominguez showcases his unit to municipal officials at the Capitol Residences, the housing project of the provincial government for Capitol employees, Thursday, November 17. The Capitol Residences is located in purok Sto. Nino, barangay Poblacion. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Light moment with teachers
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 17, 2011) - Governor Migs Dominguez shares a light moment with teachers of Bagacay Elementary School after the ground breaking ceremony of a water system Thursday, November 17, at the barangay compound. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
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