Friday, December 27, 2013
Revisiting ancient finds
Congressman Pacquiao, boxing hero, is back
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 25, 2013)- Congressman Manny Pacquiao speaks before the press and supporters in a news conference at the Capitol lobby upon his arrival from Macau Monday, November 25. At extreme right is Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon. Pacquiao defeated American Brandon Rios via unanimous decision Sunday. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Hero’s welcome for Congressman Pacquiao
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (November 25, 2013) - Sarangani Congressman Manny Pacquiao gets a hero’s welcome at GenSan airport upon his arrival from Macau Monday, November 25. At his left is Sarangani Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao. The congressman was honored with a motorcade from the airport to the city’s downtown area up to the Provincial Capitol of Sarangani in Alabel. Pacquiao defeated American Brandon Rios via unanimous decision Sunday. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Malacañang declares Nov. 28 as special (non-working) day in Sarangani
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 25, 2013) – Malacañang has declared November 28, 2013 a special (non-working) day in Sarangani in commemoration of the province’s 21st Foundation Day anniversary and 11th MunaTo Festival from November 27 to December 6.
Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. signed the proclamation dated November 12 by the authority of President Benigno Aquino III.
Proclamation No. 683 said “it is but fitting and proper that the people of the Province of Sarangani be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.”
Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon has issued a memorandum for Capitol employees and he invited the public to “attend the Opening Program on November 28, 2013 at 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Provincial Capitol grounds.” (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Barangay Captains, Governor meet in Malapatan
MALAPATAN, Sarangani (November 18, 2013) – Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon speaks before newly-elected barangay officials at the municipal plaza Friday, November 15, and assured them of the support of the provincial and municipal government for the development of every barangay. The governor also administered their oath of office.(Aiza Cruz /SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Employee retires, receives recognition and benefits
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 18, 2013) – Capitol employee Gil Figueroa, 65, receives a plaque of recognition from the provincial government represented by provincial administrator Mariter Sayson (center) and a check from Sarangani Province Employees Union president Anacleto Saya-ang (right) during the flag ceremony Monday, November 18. Figueroa rendered 18 years of service as maintenance and construction man of the Provincial Engineering Office. He also received a retirement ring from SPEU worth 20,000. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Gov. Solon swears in tri-media association officers
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (November 18, 2013) – Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (extreme right) administers the oath of office to Tri-Media Association of General Santos City and South Cotabato, Inc. officers Friday, November 15, with the theme “Bringing back dignity towards responsible journalism” at Phela Grande Hotel. The officers are (from left) Mario Basilio, president; Roger Camingawan, secretary; Luna Bernard Bacalanmo, vice president; Carlito dela Pena, vice president for broadcast; Andrew dela Cerna, vice president for print; Rod Baldonado, treasurer; and Ernie Gabonada, vice president for TV. (Aiza Cruz/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
SPMS orientation and seminar in Kiamba
KIAMBA, Sarangani (November 18, 2013) – Leopoldo Roberto Valderosa (left), Director III of the Civil Service Commission Regional Office XII, facilitates the Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) orientation and seminar held at the Municipal Mayor’s Conference Room Friday, November 15. The CSC has directed all government agencies to introduce SPMS, a system that aims to strengthen the culture of performance and accountability in the bureaucracy by ensuring that individual employees are achieving the strategic goals, mission, and vision of their organization. The seminar brought together human resources officers and employees from government to help them understand and appreciate the different performance management systems, and share best practices of its implementation. (Ruel D. Ampatin/KIAMBA INFORMATION CENTER)
Sulong Sarangani Program introduced to IPs
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 14, 2013) - Edzel Puntong, indigenous people (IP) focal person of the provincial government, explains to residents of barangay Paraiso Wednesday, November 13, the importance of participating in the development interventions of the provincial government’s flagship program that will be launched in December. Sulong Sarangani Program is the flagship program of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Governor Solon declares Roach as adopted son of Sarangani
Roach now “son of Sarangani”
By JOY R. SEVILLA
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 11, 2013) – The provincial government of Sarangani has declared Frederick Steven “Freddie” Roach as adopted son of the province, being an instrument for molding Rep. Manny Pacquiao to become a world boxing icon, bringing pride to Sarangani and the Philippines.
Roach received a plaque of appreciation from Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao during the flag raising ceremony at the Capitol Monday (November 11).
Roach said it is a great honor for him to be acknowledged by the province as a Sarangan.
Governor Solon, on the other hand, said Roach is an exemplar of excellence and discipline.
“It is truly an honor to have Roach with us. We know how it is difficult to be a coach and mentor. It really requires a high level of skill. You need to have long patience, be excellent and be disciplined to study the technicalities of the sports,” the governor said.
Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao also expressed her gratefulness to Roach for spending most of his time in sharing his skills and techniques, making Rep. Pacquiao pound-for-pound king.
“Freddie is like a brother to me. We are thankful that God gave us a friend who became an instrument for my husband to become a champion. Ang laki ng time na naibigay niya sa amin and we are so proud to have him here in Sarangani,” she pointed out.
Meanwhile, Board Member Eugene Alzate announced that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan has drafted a resolution declaring Roach as adopted son of Sarangani which will be presented on Tuesday’s SP Session. (Joy R. Sevilla/ SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Strengthen LGUs capacity to manage disaster risks - MGB
By JOY R. SEVILLA
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 11, 2013) – The regional office of the Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau (MGB) in Region XII has disclosed the important tool to fight the risks of disaster that affect the different communities in the province.
During the Climate Change Adaptation Sectoral Data Sharing Consultation-Forum with the academe and selected national line agencies held at Kasfala Hall on Thursday (November 7), Jaime
Flores, MGB XII chief geologist, said Sarangani Province is prone to both natural and geo-hazard risks.
“Strengthening the capacity of the local chief executives in the province of Sarangani on the conduct of disaster risk reduction and development planning is the key to reduce the risks of disaster in the communities,” Flores said.
He said 42 barangays in the province are prone to landslides, while 27 are vulnerable to tsunami and storms.
These 27 barangays, he said, are located in the municipalities of Maasim, Kiamba, and Maitum being located along the coast of Celebes Sea where the Cotabato Trench is present and tectonically active.
The municipalities of Alabel and Glan, on the other hand, are free from storm surge due to the position of Sarangani Ridge Line which serves as its protector.
“No one can tell when the typhoon will come, but we can tell how strong it is. Typhoons are forms of hazard and hazard comes because of climate change,” he said.
Meanwhile, Imelda Senobago of the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) said the consultation-forum was a good venue for the local government to gain additional information and relate this information in the analysis of the existing situation, particularly in the sectoral climate change vulnerability assessment.
“One of the objectives of this activity is to understand the role of the academe and national line agencies in research and data gathering. We want to engage the academe and other institutions for an annual research forum for policy development kasi hindi lahat ng researches nila ay kayang gawin ng local government, it will be good kung merong partnership,” she said.
She disclosed that the province faced data constraints in the preparation of in-depth climate change vulnerability assessment particularly in the agri-crop production and fisheries, forestry, biodiversity, coastal and marine and water supply sector thus, the conduct of the activity.
The consultation-forum was participated in by different departments of the local government of Sarangani, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators, professors from the Mindanao State University (MSU) and national line agencies. (Joy R. Sevilla/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 11, 2013) – The regional office of the Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau (MGB) in Region XII has disclosed the important tool to fight the risks of disaster that affect the different communities in the province.
During the Climate Change Adaptation Sectoral Data Sharing Consultation-Forum with the academe and selected national line agencies held at Kasfala Hall on Thursday (November 7), Jaime
Flores, MGB XII chief geologist, said Sarangani Province is prone to both natural and geo-hazard risks.
“Strengthening the capacity of the local chief executives in the province of Sarangani on the conduct of disaster risk reduction and development planning is the key to reduce the risks of disaster in the communities,” Flores said.
He said 42 barangays in the province are prone to landslides, while 27 are vulnerable to tsunami and storms.
These 27 barangays, he said, are located in the municipalities of Maasim, Kiamba, and Maitum being located along the coast of Celebes Sea where the Cotabato Trench is present and tectonically active.
The municipalities of Alabel and Glan, on the other hand, are free from storm surge due to the position of Sarangani Ridge Line which serves as its protector.
“No one can tell when the typhoon will come, but we can tell how strong it is. Typhoons are forms of hazard and hazard comes because of climate change,” he said.
Meanwhile, Imelda Senobago of the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) said the consultation-forum was a good venue for the local government to gain additional information and relate this information in the analysis of the existing situation, particularly in the sectoral climate change vulnerability assessment.
“One of the objectives of this activity is to understand the role of the academe and national line agencies in research and data gathering. We want to engage the academe and other institutions for an annual research forum for policy development kasi hindi lahat ng researches nila ay kayang gawin ng local government, it will be good kung merong partnership,” she said.
She disclosed that the province faced data constraints in the preparation of in-depth climate change vulnerability assessment particularly in the agri-crop production and fisheries, forestry, biodiversity, coastal and marine and water supply sector thus, the conduct of the activity.
The consultation-forum was participated in by different departments of the local government of Sarangani, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators, professors from the Mindanao State University (MSU) and national line agencies. (Joy R. Sevilla/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Sarangani hosts climate change forum
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 10, 2013) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (seated, right) attends the Climate Change Adaptation Sectoral Data Sharing Consultation-Forum at Kasfala Hall in the Capitol on November 7. The forum was attended by professors from the Mindanao State University and personnel from national agencies and technical staff from different departments of the provincial government. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Sarangani marks coop month
MALAPATAN, Sarangani (November 5, 2013) – On behalf of Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao, technical officer Roselle King gives a message during the culmination activities for the month of October as National Cooperative Month with the participation of all cooperatives under Sarangani Credit Surety Fund at Malapatan municipal grounds Thursday, October 31. (Marvin Soler/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Governor Solon cheers up elderly
ALABEL (November 5, 2013) – Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon attends the Provincial Elderly Day at Capitol Gym on October 30. This year’s theme is “Nakakatanda: Pagtulungang Isulong Benepisyong Karapatan Tungo sa Maginhawa at Masayahang Pamayanan”. Governor Solon said that senior citizens play a big role in our society in maintaining the culture and good values of our ancestors. (Aiza Cruz/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Senior citizens hold provincial convention
ALABEL (November 5, 2013) – Provincial Social Worker and Development Officer Hermelo Latoja challenges the officers of Federation of Senior Citizens Association (FSCA) from every municipality in Sarangani to reach out to senior citizens in remote areas and to know their rights and benefits as a senior citizens. The elderly celebrated at Capitol Gym Wednesday, October 30, their annual Provincial Elderly Day with the theme “Nakatatanda: Pagtulungang Isulong Benepisyo’t Karapatan Tungo sa Maginhawa at Masayang Pamayanan”. Aiza Cruz/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
1st Gov. Steve and Vice Gov. Jinkee Inter-Department Sports Fest opens
By JOY R. SEVILLA
ALABEL, Sarangani (October 25, 2013) – The provincial government formally opened the 1st Governor Steve and Vice Governor Jinkee Inter-Department/Agency Sports Fest Thursday (October 24) at the Provincial Gymnasium.
The sports fest is one of the highlights of the upcoming MunaTo Festival which will open on November 28. It includes athletics, basketball, bowling, badminton, chess, darts, kickball, lawn tennis, table tennis, and volleyball, to be participated in by all players and employees of the provincial government of Sarangani.
It was learned that one of the most exciting game events during the sports fest is volleyball wherein players are challenged to be blind-folded. Board Member Cornelio Martinez Jr., who is the tournament director, said this will be the first time that Sarangani will have such kind of game.
The sports fest commenced with a parade by employees within the Capitol Compound, followed by a one-hour Zumba Marathon at the provincial gym.
Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao said in her message that the event is a good venue to promote physical fitness among the civil servants.
“Sports teach us about failure, maturity, and selflessness. I encourage everyone to value sportsmanship and camaraderie more than winning,” she said.
Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, for his part, said that sports take a big role in the province, saying that all local officials support its development.
“This is a good start in building up camaraderie and a preparation for the MunaTo festivity. It is better to have harmonious relationship not only within each department but also among all departments,” he said.
Solon also proposes to the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan the rehabilitation of sports facilities located at the Capitol Compound such as the Olympic-size swimming pool, the world-class track oval, and the Clubhouse.
He added that these facilities can be enhanced and be established as economic enterprise for sports. (Joy R. Sevilla/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
IBP Sarangani forges MOA with PAO
By JOY R. SEVILLA
ALABEL, Sarangani (October 25, 2013) – The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) – Sarangani Chapter and the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) District of Sarangani have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) concerning the turnover of the IBP building to PAO for the latter’s use.
The signing of MOA was done during the 4th Induction and Oath Taking Ceremony of the IBP-Sarangani Chapter held at A. Montana Resort in Kawas Thursday (October 24).
Atty. Miguel Escobar, IBP Sarangani Chapter president, said the turnover of the IBP building, which is situated just beside the office of the public attorney inside the Capitol Compound, is a response to the problem of PAO’s lawyers and personnel.
For several years now, PAO lawyers and personnel (three lawyers and four staff) were crowding into a five by five-meter room and entertaining clients under a coconut tree outside the office.
Atty. Salvador Talamayan, district public attorney of Sarangani, who is also the IBP Sarangani vice president, said it is a “dream come true” for PAO to have a bigger office conducive for working.
“In behalf of the PAO lawyers and staff, we are grateful for the kindness and consideration of IBP Sarangani led by president Escobar for allowing us to use the IBP building,” Talamayan said.
Aside from the building, IBP Sarangani also allowed the PAO to use its own facilities and equipment like the furniture and desktop computers.
The building, constructed two years ago, was donated by Party-list Representative Edgar Valdez and was supervised by the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Meanwhile, Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, inducting officer during the IBP oath taking ceremony, said the province, which is advocating for the Sulong Sarangani Program, can have another pillar, the Sulong Hustisya.
Sulong Sarangani Program is the convergence of all efforts of the departments in the local government to attain a more sustainable development.
“It is not just a program, but we see it as one which can take Sarangani Province forward. Sulong Sarangani has pillars which will address the specific needs of the community. We need IBP Sarangani to be part of our convergence efforts,” Solon said.
The Sulong Sarangani Program, which includes pillars on education, health, economy, tri-people, infrastructure, tourism, peace and order, environment, and agriculture, will be launched on November 28 in line with the province’s opening of the MunaTo Festival.
Solon also noted that the local government, through the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, also plans to allot legal aid fund for IBP Sarangani.
On the other hand, in behalf of the IBP Sarangani Chapter, Atty. Escobar expressed his gratefulness to the governor for his support.
“You are indeed a blessing to the chapter,” he said.
Escobar was the first vice governor of Sarangani. He was governor from 2001 to 2004.
He also thanked the new members of the IBP Sarangani who also took their oath, to wit; Atty. Chalmer C. Gevieso, Atty. Emma V. Peralta-Nebran, and Atty. Sheila J. Operiano for showing their strong support to the Chapter.
“Having them here with us is an indication that they are one with us in our vision to be a living partner of the government in development. They can fuel the chapter better and further,” Escobar said.
The newly-elected IBP Sarangani Chapter officers are: Atty. Miguel D. Escobar, (president); Atty. Salvador G. Talamayan (vice president); Atty. Rebecca Flores-Palacio (secretary); and Atty. Meriame Joy A. Cabarles (treasurer).
The IBP Sarangani Chapter is the youngest chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines with 34 members at present. (Joy R. Sevilla/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
UNPFA hosts Sexual and Reproductive Health seminar
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (October 23, 2013) – United Nations Population Fund Agency maternal health officer Dr. Angel Umali introduces Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) to representatives of disaster and health offices in Sarangani on Wednesday, October 23. The goal of the three-day training is to equip key offices with the tools on SRH in responding to crisis situation and to integrate MISP to the province’s disaster risk reduction and management plan. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Women in Cooperatives hold 7th Regional Congress in Sarangani
ALABEL, Sarangani (October 23, 2013) – Regional Tourism Council chair Michelle Lopez Solon, wife of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, urges women to continue rising up and become women of excellence as she shares her experiences at the fellowship night of the 7th Regional Congress of Women in Cooperatives and Sarangani Provincial Rural Improvement Club – Women in Development of Sarangani(RIC-WINDS) Achievement Day with the theme “Women in Cooperatives, pave the way for inclusive growth” at Capitol Gym Tuesday, October 22. The two-day congress was attended by cooperatives from Maitum, Kiamba, Maasim, Alabel, Malapatan, Glan, Tacurong, South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and General Santos City. (Aiza Cruz/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
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