Gumasa night

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – A man from the crowd joins on stage dancer and former sex bomb member Rochel Pangilinan, guest performer in the Sarangani Bay bodies competition Friday night, May, 29 at Coco Beach Resort in Gumasa, Glan. The competition is one of the highlights of the May 28-30 Sarangani Bay Festival. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANIINFORMATION OFFICE)

Beach party

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Visitors and spectators enjoy the party at the bay Friday, May 29, second day of the 4th Sarangani Bay Festival in Coco Beach Resort. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATIONOFFICE)

Winner

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Sarangani Bay bodies winner Gaydra Rama ramps in her Caribbean attire Friday night, May 29, at Coco Beach Resort in Gumasa, Glan. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Top Sarangani Bay bodies

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Winners of the Sarangani Bay bodies competition Friday night, May 29, pose after the contest on the second day of Sarangani Bay Festival. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANIINFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani Bay body

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – A contestant poses with her swimming attire at the Sarangani Bay bodies competition Friday night,May 29, at Coco Beach Resort in Gumasa, Glan, in celebration of Sarangani Bay Festival. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Bay bodies swimsuit

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Sarangani Bay bodies participants pose during the competition night Friday, May 29, at Coco Beach Resort in Gumasa, Glan. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Bancarera speed boat

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – A racer rushes to the finish lineas the crowd in the white sand beaches of Gumasa, Glan watch the bancarera competition of Bombo Radyo-General Santos Sarangani Bay Festival edition Saturday, May 30. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANIINFORMATION OFFICE)

Bancarera rush hour

GLAN, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Boat racers take off from startingline at the white sand beaches of Gumasa, Glan. Thirty fast-speedmotorized bancas (boats) from Sarangani and neighboring provinces joined the Bombo Radyo-General Santos’ bancarera competition Saturday,May 30, the final day of Sarangani Bay Festival. (CocoySexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Skimmer

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – The gentle waves of Gumasa gives pleasure to this skimmer even as darkness envelops Gumasa white sands and beach parties begin to take a life. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sand sculpture

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Rochelle Pangilinan awards the prize to the winner of sand sculpture competition Friday, May 29, as one of the highlights of Sarangani Bay Festival 2009. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Camera Club of Davao

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Members of the Camera Club of Davao take a pose before seeking their subjects at the white sands of Gumasa Friday, May 29, during Sarangani Bay Festival. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Swim relay

GLAN, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – A swimmer races with his team against 11 other competitors during the 15-kilometer swim relay Friday, May 29, from Maasim to Glan on the second day of the 4th Sarangani Bay Festival celebration. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Swim across the bay

GLAN, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Swimmers poise to continue the swim relay for the 15-kilometer swim across the bay participated in by 12 teams Friday, May 29, during Sarangani Bay Festival. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sunbathing

GLAN, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – These boys enjoy sunbathing after taking a dip at the Sarangani Bay while waiting for swimmers to arrive in Reycon Beach, Glan from Kamanga, Maasim. The historic 15-kilometer swim across the bay Friday, May 29, is one of the highlights in the celebration of Sarangani Bay Festival. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Fireworks display

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Fireworks illuminates the sky while bands play at the night of the opening day of Sarangani Bay Festival Thursday, May 28, in Woodbridge beach. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Finish line

GLAN, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – A timekeeper stops the watch after the Sultan Swimming Team reaches the shores of Reycon Beach in Glan from Kamanga reef in Maasim. The team, after crossing the bay in four hours and ten minutes, was declared champion against 11 other teams and bagged the P50,000 first prize. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Beach football

GLAN, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – A Philippine Swiss team of Koronadal (orange uniform) plays against Cotabato’s Datu Ibrahim Paglas team member (in blue) at the first game of the beach football in Coco Beach Friday, May 29, the second day of the 4th Sarangani Bay Festival celebration. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Youngest runners

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Six year-old Kean Josh Famatiga (left) and 11 year-old Josephus Senobago (right) of General Santos City join the 3-kilometer marathon as youngest runners of 174 participants of the marathon in Sarangani. This event was sponsored by the Philippine Sports Commission, Sangguniang Kabataan, Department of Education and the provincial government. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Women's marathon briefing

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Two time Olympian and coach Elma Muros-Posadas leads and briefs participants before the start of Women’s Marathon in Sarangani Wednesday, May 27, in line with the Summer Fun Under the Sun Sports activities of the province. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Tourist Assistance & Protection

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Members of Kiamba Municipal Police brief their team as Tourist Assistance & Protection (TAP) Thursday, May 29, in Woodbridge Beach, Kiamba, at the opening day of the 4th Sarangani Bay Festival from May 28-30. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/ Abner P. Arzaga)

Sports clinic

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Kids 6 years old and above enjoy the free badminton clinic by the Philippine Sports Commission during the Summer Fun Under the Sun sports activities. There were also clinics for volleyball, running/jumping and basketball. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Lunch

MAITUM, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Tboli chieftain Kusin prepares lunch for Brigada Eskuwela volunteers at the newly constructed James Alfred Strong Primary School in Labudog village. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Afren de Guzman)

Integrated high school

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Mayor Rom Falgui pushes quality education to the barrios. The municipal government of Kiamba in partnership with Department of Education created and formally launched the Tambilil Integrated High School. Parents admit that the program would lessen their financial burden concerning the education of their children. The program offers only 1st year high school classes and expected to serve neighboring barangays. Barangay Lomuyon is also a recipient. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/Abner P. Arzaga)

Breakfast

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 30, 2009) – Board Members Arturo Lawa (left) and Aniceto Lopez III take their breakfast of hot arrozcaldo together with 174 participants after the 5- and 3-kilometer marathon at the Capitol complex Wednesday, May 27. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Stripping abaca

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 29, 2009) – Christoper Ayao (right) assists his teammate Marcial Catanggui in the stripping of abaca fibers at the second checkpoint of the 1st Sarangani Adventure Race Challenge in front of Kiamba municipal hall. The two-day race is participated in by 12 teams coming from Baguio, Bukidnon, Davao, General Santos and Sarangani. Prizes at stake are P50,000 for 1st, P30,000 for 2nd, and P10,000 for 3rd. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/Allan de Lima)

Start off

MAITUM, Sarangani (May 29, 2009) - The first batch of participating teams start off from Maitum town hall Friday, May 29, in the 1st Sarangani Adventure Race Challenge participated in by 12 teams coming from Baguio, Bukidnon, Davao, General Santos and Sarangani. The two-day race ends in Gumasa, Glan. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Beth Ramos)

Preparation

MAITUM, Sarangani (May 29, 2009) - Participants of the 1st Sarangani Adventure Race Challenge do last minute preparations Friday, May 29, in front of Maitum town hall for the two-day race ending in Gumasa, Glan where Sarangani Bay Festival celebrates the biggest beach party in Mindanao. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Beth Ramos)

Adventure race

MAITUM, Sarangani (May 29, 2009) - Participants of the 1st Sarangani Adventure Race Challenge pose with Mayor Elsie Perrett and prominent Filipino adventurer Pastor Emata at the starting line in front of Maitum town hall Friday, May 29. Prizes at stake are P50,000 for 1st, P30,000 for 2nd, and P10,000 for 3rd. The race ends in Gumasa, Glan where Sarangani Bay Festival celebrates the biggest beach party in Mindanao. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Beth Ramos)

A team prays

MAITUM, Sarangani (May 29, 2009) - A team takes time to pray before the start of the 1st Sarangani Adventure Race Challenge, a two-day race participated in by 12 teams coming from Baguio, Bukidnon, Davao, General Santos and Sarangani. The race ends in Gumasa, Glan where Sarangani Bay Festival celebrates the biggest beach party in Mindanao. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Beth Ramos)

Underwater photo competition, scuba fest open in Lemlunay

By Macky Macavinta

MAASIM, Sarangani (May 28, 2009) - As part of the activities of this year’s Sarangani Bay Festival, the first underwater photography competition and second scubafest clinic opened Thursday (May 28) at South Point Divers, Lemlunay.

At least 16 licensed scuba divers and underwater photography enthusiasts are expected to participate in the underwater competition.

The competition runs until May 29 with the culmination on the 30th at Coco Beach, Gumasa, Glan.An underwater treasure hunt will also be held in Lemlunay on the 30th and dive accessories will be given away as prizes. Scott “Gutsy” Tuason will be the judge of the underwater photography contest. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Artificial reef project kicks off in Kamanga

By Macky Macavinta

MAASIM, Sarangani (May 28, 2009) - An estimated 50 artificial coral reef domes are deployed today during the opening of the Artificial Reef Deployment project of the local government of Maasim in partnership with Conal Holdings Corp.

A total of 500 artificial domes will be deployed within a span of three months across three sitios of Maasim. These are Tampuan, Loocand Mangelen.More areas would be identified for the deployment of additional domes.

This project spearheaded jointly by LGU Maasim and Conal Holdings on June 21, 2008 is in compliance with Republic Act 7160 which states“The participation of the private sector in local governance,particularly in the delivery of basic services, shall be encouraged to ensure the viability of local autonomy as an alternative strategy forsustainable development”.

Artificial reefs are used as aggregating devices that will provide marine life shelter thus promoting the growth of underwater species from algae to corals as well as fishes. This is part of promoting a“self-sustaining marine community”.

Conal Holdings Corporation is the proponent of a power plant set to be constructed in Kamanga. It would provide an estimated 200 megawatts of electricity to the Southern Mindanao grid by 2011. (MackyMacavinta/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Artificial reef domes

MAASIM, Sarangani (May 28, 2009) - Conal Holdings Corporation vice president Joseph Nocos (3rd from right, foreground) and operations manager Greg Gonzales (4th from right, foreground) joins volunteers in preparing the domes that would serve as artificial reefs deployed Thursday, May 28, in barangay Kamanga as British dive instructor Chris Dearne (4th from left) looks on. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani Bay Festival opens in Kiamba

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 28, 2009) - The fourth Sarangani Bay Festival opens in Woodbridge Beach Resort with a huge crowd and visitors fromall over the country.

Sarangani Bay Festival, an advocacy of the provincial government for the protection and preservation of the bay, is the biggest beach party in Mindanao.

"Sarangani Bay Festival was conceptualized in 2006 mainly as a tribute to the bay," Mayor Rommel Tomas Falgui said.

In February 2006, then provincial Board Member Falgui passed a resolution for the formulation of Sarangani Bay Festival for the protection and preservation of Sarangani Bay.

Falgui said his town's primary livelihood is fishing.

Neighboringtowns of Maasim, Kiamba and Maitum have thousands of marginalized fisher folk sailing off everyday for hook and line fishing.

The three-day affair opens with lumba bugsay, a paddling race participated in by community fisher folk from the three towns for a 10-kilometer race from King's Haven to Woodbridge beach early morning.

"We are happy to join in this event. We feel that we are really part of the bay as the source of our livelihood," Sofonias Andoyo said.

Andoyo and partner Reymar Cabañas won the race against 17 competitors.

Andoyo has four children he sends to school including his daughter,now in college, with fishing as the family's only income.

"Conquering this part of the bay through paddling our small banca is a grateful challenge," Andoyo said.

"We learn every time we have the Sarangani Bay celebration," Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon said.

"This time you will be touring around Sarangani with beach fun and activities."

A 170-kilometer adventure race from Maitum town to Glan starts the next day.

Racers will make stops in the six coastal towns and do each town's unique product or adventure such as diving in Maasim's Lemlunay diving spot and prepare the Maguindanao tinagtag in Malapatan.

"This time we have the whole country and foreigners witnessing our celebration," Solon said.

Beach sports, coastal clean up, artificial reef deployment, bay bodies bikini open, concert and party will fill the three day summer fun.

"It is our way of campaigning for the preservation of the bay," Mayor Rom said.

"You can also visit our wonderful waterfalls and Tuka snorkeling haven and marine sanctuary and enjoy the hospitality of the people ofKiamba," Mayor Rom said. (Russtum G. Pelima/SARANGANI INFORMATIONOFFICE)

Opening program

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 28, 2009) - Mayor Rom Falgui (left) and ViceGovernor Steve Chiongbian Solon exchange dialogues on stage as they invite visitors and local crowd to enjoy the three-day celebration of the Sarangani Bay Festival during the opening program Thursday, May28, at Woodbridge beach. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Free pawikan

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 28, 2009) - Mayor Rom Falgui and Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon lead the release of pawikan hatchlings inWoodbridge beach from a marine turtle sanctuary Thursday, May 28, at the opening of the three-day celebration of the 4th Sarangani BayFestival. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Winners

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 28, 2009) - Winners Reymar Jun Cabañas (left) and Sofonias Andoyo pose as fastest paddlers in the 10-kilometer lumba bugsay competition against 17 competitors from King's Haven to Woodbridge beach resort, Kiamba, at the opening day Thursday, May 28,of the 4th Sarangani Bay Festival from May 28-30. (CocoySexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Lumba bugsay

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 28, 2009) - Participants of the lumba bugsay race paddle 10 kilometers from King's Haven to Woodbridge beach resortat the opening day in Kiamba Thursday, May 28, of the 4th Sarangani Bay Festival from May 28- 30. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATIONOFFICE)

Lumba bugsay participants

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 28, 2009) - Participants for the lumba bugsay competition ready themselves at the start of the 10-kilometer paddling race Thursday morning, May 29, in King's Haven, Kiamba, at the opening day of the 4th Sarangani Bay Festival from May 28-30. (CocoySexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Bantay dagat

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 28, 2009) - A bantay-dagat (fish warden) makes an early morning watch and inspection at the shores of Kiamba at the opening day of the 4th Sarangani Bay Festival from May 28-30. (CocoySexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Bancarera

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 28, 2009) - A participant rehearses himself for the bancarera competition in Gumasa, Glan, on Saturday, the third dayof the 4th Sarangani Bay Festival celebration from May 28-30. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Governor Dominguez back on May 26

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (May 25, 2009) – Sarangani governor Miguel ‘Migs’Dominguez is scheduled to arrive here May 26 after close to two months of stay in the US where he was a fellow of the Eisenhower Center for American Studies.

Dominguez timed his arrival for the opening of the Sarangani BayFestival which will open on May 28.

During his stay abroad, Dominguez met with top State Department officials as well as agriculture experts in the US.Dominguez was only the second Mindanaoan to earn a spot in theprestigious Eisenhower fellowship program.

The other was the late Datu Paglas mayor Ibrahim ‘Toto’ Paglas.

The governor said he will immediately submit a report on his six-week official travel upon his return.

He however lamented reports and commentaries against him during his absence.“It’s disappointing to hear those kinds of statements coming from thechurch,” when informed that he was being criticized by some priestsfor not preventing the construction of the coal-fired power plant.

He appealed church people “to discuss issues only with fair minded words, with civility and respect and not demonizing those who do not share their conviction.”

Dominguez has refrained from issuing statement on the proposed construction of the coal-fired power plant in the town of Maasim in Sarangani, citing “delicadeza.”

The governor is a member of the Alcantara clan whose family-controlled Conal Holdings Corporation is behind the proposed 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant project.

Last week, Marbel Bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez issued a statement appealing to residents not to vote candidates who will support miningand the coal-fired power plant project in the 2010 polls.

Dominguez did not offer any comment on the statement of the bishop.

He however said that “in any democratic process, under the rule oflaw, there will always be space for parties to actively debate issues and stands on certain topics.”

Meanwhile, Dominguez said his study tour in the US has broadened his mind in addressing the conflict in Mindanao.

He said he would take active role in the peace process in the comingsmonths. (Courtesy of Edwin G. Espejo/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Torch lighting

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 25, 2009) – Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president Aniceto Lopez III lights the torch to signal the formal opening Monday, May 25, of the Summer Fun Under the Sun, a week-long provincial sports fest from May 25 to 31. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Inspiring message

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 25, 2009) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon challenges players to participate and exercise sportsmanship for the week-long Summer Fun Under the Sun that kicks off Monday, May 25,at the Sarangani Capitol grounds. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATIONOFFICE)

Appreciation

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 25, 2009) – Philippine Sports Commissioner Akiko Thompson receives a plaque of appreciation from Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president Aniceto Lopez III and Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon at the opening ceremony of the week-long Summer Fun Under the Sun sports tilt Monday, May 25. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANIINFORMATION OFFICE)

Akiko Thompson

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 25, 2009) – Philippine Sports Commissioner Akiko Thompson addresses players for the Summer Fun Under the Sun, aweek-long provincial sports fest from May 25 to 31 and encourages more female players’ participation in the Sarangani youth tilt. (CocoySexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani Bay Festival presscon

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 20, 2009) - A media man takes note as Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon answers during the Sarangani Bay Festival press conference Wednesday, May 20, at the at the Capitol conference room. Also in the panel are SARTIA (Sarangani Tourism Industry Association) president Michelle Solon and festival chairman Fred Basino. Packed for a three-day summer fun and beach sports (May28-30), Sarangani Bay Festival is tagged as the biggest beach party in Mindanao. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

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Reading is Fun volunteers

MALUNGON, Sarangani (May 19, 2009) – Volunteers cross a swollen river to transport food for the participants of Sarangani Big Brother“Reading is Fun” Season 2 in Lamlifew village Monday, May 18, as an Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affects Visayas, Mindanao andPalawan. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Marine turtles

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 19, 2009) – Mayor Rom Falgui continues to strengthen the protection of pawikan (marine turtle) hatchlings.Together with some barangay officials, the mayor (foreground) releases 40 hatchlings during the 10th Foundation Anniversary of barangay Sulion May 17. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/photo courtesy of Melvin Betonio)

Mayor joins Brigada Eskwela

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 19, 2009) – Mayor Rom Falgui (left) congratulates the teachers, parents and pupils of Kiamba Central Elementary School for their good attendance despite the heavy rain during the opening day of Brigada Eskwela Monday, May 18. The Brigada Eskwela or the National Schools Maintenance Week aims to engage all stakeholders from the community to donate their time, effort, and resources in ensuring that all the public schools are ready for school opening. All Department of Education employees are urged to join Brigada Eskwela by doing active voluntary work in public schools near their residence for the period of May 18-22. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/Abner P. Arzaga)

Kiambakadahan (Kiamba buddies)

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 19, 2009) – Mayor Rom Falgui (extreme right) and municipal councilor Eva Villamor (extreme left) pose with participants of the 1st Kiambarkadahan Basketball Clinic Sunday, May 17. Youths from different barangays enjoyed the free five-day training facilitated by Holy Trinity College basketball coach Paul Torrejos (2nd from right). (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/Abner P. Arzaga)

Brigada Eskwela

KIAMBA, Sarangani (May 19, 2009) – Pupils entertain parents and teachers doing voluntary work Monday, May 18, at the start of Brigada Eskwela or the National Schools Maintenance Week. The Brigada Eskwela aims to engage all stakeholders from the community to donate their time, effort, and resources in ensuring that all the public schools are ready for school opening. All Department of Education employees are urged to join Brigada Eskwela by doing active voluntary work in public schools near their residence for the period of May 18-22. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/Abner P. Arzaga)

Tubal ligation

MAITUM, Sarangani (May 16, 2009) - Mayor Elsie Perrett visits women who are about to undergo tubal ligation Saturday, May 16, at the George Y. Yabes Maternity Home. Twenty-three women underwent tubal ligation sponsored by the municipal government and Diagan Hospital of General Santos City. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Beth Ramos-Palma Gil)

Operation Tuli

MAITUM, Sarangani (May 17, 2009) - The "Operation Tuli" (circumcision) team composed of the Municipal Health Office, Batch 86 of Notre Dameof Lagao High School, Mrs. Nene Villanueva, Councilor Elsie Ramos, andMayor Elsie Perrett poses for posterity after circumcising 159 Maitum children Saturday, May 16. This activity was conducted in memory ofthe late Councilor Edwin N. Ramos whose 2nd death anniversary is remembered. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Beth Ramos-Palma Gil)

Mayor's comfort

MAITUM, Sarangani (May 17, 2009) – Mayor Elsie Perrett allays the fear of children who are waiting for their turn during the "Operation Tuli" Saturday, May 16, conducted in memory of the late Councilor Edwin N.Ramos whose 2nd death anniversary is remembered. (MAITUM INFORMATIONOFFICE/Beth Ramos-Palma Gil)