Best in musical accompaniment

GLAN, Sarangani (October 9, 2010) - Glan School of Arts and Trades is best in musical accompaniment during the 11th Lubi-Lubi Festivalstreet dancing showdown Friday, October 8. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANIINFORMATION OFFICE)

Lubi-Lubi street dancing competition

GLAN, Sarangani (October 9, 2010) - Glan School of Arts and Trades dancers perform during the 11th Lubi-Lubi Festival street dancing showdown Friday, October 8, watched by thousands of spectators in the streets and in the stands. Glan, the oldest town in Southern and Central Mindanao, is Sarangani’s top producer of coconut. (CocoySexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

100 Days Report of Mayor Zamorro

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 10, 2010) – Mayor Jose Zamorro delivers his 100 Days Report while Vice Mayor Uttoh Salem Cutan (seated below) listens at Municipal Gymnasium Friday, October 8. The 57-year old town leader remains strong on his belief that Maasim will soon achieve its goal of lasting peace and prosperity. (MAASIM NEWS CENTRAL/Abner P.Arzaga)

Maasim Ngayon

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 10, 2010) – Residents look at news and photos on Maasim during the 100 Days Report of Mayor Jose Zamorro Friday, October 8. The billboard showed all the activities and initiatives made by the local government unit of Maasim. (MAASIM NEWSCENTRAL/Abner P. Arzaga)

Skills training

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 6, 2010) – George Bisnar, owner of George Salon in General Santos City and Region 12 president of Hair Asia, demonstrates different styles and techniques in cutting hairs as participants observe during a skills training on cosmetology and hair science Tuesday, October 5. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Scholarship opportunities

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 6, 2010) – Frederick Mata, administrator of Sta. Maria School of Paramedics, offers scholarship grants in partnership with the Technical Educational Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) and the Vice Governor’s Office to the participants of skills training on cosmetology and hair science Tuesday, October 5. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

RD Foundation

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 6, 2010) – Karl Vincent Queipo, executive director of RD Foundation, gives a cosmetology kit to a participant of skills training on cosmetology and hair science Tuesday, October 5, in partnership with the Office of the Vice Governor. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Hair Science Trainee

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 6, 2010) – Participants of a cosmetology and hair science training demonstrate their skills Tuesday, October 5. Their cosmetology kits were from the Office of the Vice Governor in partnership with RD Foundation. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Boxing champ

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 6, 2010) – WBO boxing champion John Mark Apolinario, 19, from Maasim, holds his belt as Oriental Regional Champion in his fight in Cavite last September 26. Apolinario, together with his brother and coach Michael, had a courtesy call at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session hall Tuesday, October 5. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Board Member Guili

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 6, 2010) – New Philippine Councilors’ League President–Sarangani chapter and now Board Member Arman Guili gives his message Tuesday, October 5, as new member of the 7th Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Guili replaced councilor Julian Niñeza as PCL president and ex-officio member of the Sanggunian. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

11th Lubi-Lubi Festival

GLAN, Sarangani Province (October 9, 2010) – Mayor Victor James Yap calls for unity from the people of Glan as the key to the continuous progress of the municipality during the culmination program of 11th Lubi-Lubi Festival and 96th Foundation Anniversary of Glan Friday, October 8. The anniversary theme was “Pagbag-o ug Panaghiusa mao ang Paglaum sa Paglambo sa Glan”. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

96th Foundation Anniversary

GLAN, Sarangani Province (October 9, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon gives his inspirational message at the culmination program of 11th Lubi-Lubi Festival and 96th Foundation Anniversary of Glan Friday, October 8. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

History teller

GLAN, Sarangani Province (October 9, 2010) – Mayor Victor James Yap (right) tells Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon about the history of Glan and the first clans to settle in the territory 96 years ago during the culmination program of 11th Lubi-Lubi Festival and foundation anniversary of Glan Friday, October 8. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Senior citizen's rondallla

MAITUM, Sarangani (October 9, 2010) - Members of the Maitum Senior Citizens' Rondalla perform their best during the Senior Citizen's Day celebration Friday, October 8, at the Maitum Gymnasium. Every year, senior citizens of this municipality converge to share experiences and show off their talents in singing and dancing and share a hearty lunch. More than 200 senior citizens joined the celebration. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Afren de Guzman)

Singing grandmas

MAITUM, Sarangani (October 8, 2010) - Senior citizen delegates from barangay Maguling win first prize in the choral contest with their medley of Visayan, Ilocano, and Tagalog songs during the Senior Citizen's Day celebration Friday, October 8. This is the second time they won the choral contest. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/afren de Guzman)

Care for environment

MAITUM, Sarangani (October 7, 2010) – Care for environment is the theme of Mayor Elsie Perrett’s report Thursday, October 7, before the Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council), visitors, and her constituents. In her speech, the mayor reported numerous on-going infrastructure projects with assistance from various funding agencies amounting to P52.2M. She also scored on the environment challenges of the municipality. She said: "I will not condone anybody who will destroy our healthy environment. All programs, projects, and initiatives of our government will amount to nothing if our environment is destroyed." Vice Mayor Tito Balazon congratulated Mayor Perrett for a "job well-done." The vice mayor graded the mayor’s performance at 9.8, with 10 as the highest score. "She has performed remarkably during her 100 days. She has our full support in all her initiatives," Balazon said. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Afren de Guzman)

Market

MAITUM, Sarangani (October 7, 2010) - Mayor Elsie Perrett, assisted by Vice Mayor Tito Balazon, cuts the ribbon at the inauguration of the newly-constructed Maitum Public Market - 3 Type Building No. 4, Phase 2. With the mayor and the vice mayor are Richard Ano, project director of SELAP; Engr. Ginalyn Fe Cachuela, project manager SOCSKSARGEN-Food Security Program-PMU; Josalyn Jonuad, representing Bai Dido Samama of DA-X11-AMAD; and members of the Sangguniang Bayan. The cost of the project is P5,375,000. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE/Afren de Guzman)

Lemlunay caretaker

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 7, 2010) - A caretaker of Lemlunay Resort, home of South Point Divers in barangay Kamanga, does some maintenance cleaning of the infinity pool. Unlike other dive spots where you have to take a boat, Lemlunay offers a majestic view and abundant marine wildlife as soon as you step down the stairs. It also offers a variety of dive sites nearby to make each dive unique and interesting. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Birthday cake

MAITUM, Sarangani (October 6, 2010) - Mayor Elsie Perrett blows her birthday candles Monday, October 4, and thanked her well-wishers of municipal officials led by Vice Mayor Tito Balazon, municipal employees and teachers who surprised the mayor with a program and a salo-salo. (Afren de Guzman/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Army tourists

MAITUM, Sarangani (October 6, 2010) – Officers and men of the Philippine Army 73rd Infantry Battalion led by former battalion commander Lt. Col. Edgardo de Leon and new battalion commander Major Adolfo Espuelas Jr. take time to enjoy the river tubing challenge in barangay New La Union during the weekend. (Beth Ramos-Palma Gil/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Bonding time

MAITUM, Sarangani (October 6, 2010) - Former battalion commander Lt. Col. Edgardo de Leon, the new battalion commander Major Adolfo Espuelas Jr., and officers of 73rd Infantry Battalion share a "boodle fight" during their bonding time at New La Union river tubing resort during the weekend. A junior officer said they "have not done this for a long time. To have a bonding with our senior officers and our colleagues is rare to come. We are glad we were given this opportunity." (Beth Ramos-Palma Gil/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Courtesy call

MAITUM, Sarangani (October 6, 2010) - Major Adolfo Espuelas Jr. (2nd from right), the new commander of the 73rd Infantry Battalion, pays a courtesy call on Mayor Elsie Perrett in her office Monday, October 4. With the battalion commander are 1Lt. Rio Gammad, company commander of Charlie Company, and 2Lt. Karim. Mayor Perrett updated the officers on the peace and order situation of the municipality. (Beth Ramos-Palma Gil/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Nestle has 43,000 food boxes for Sarangani school kids

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 4, 2010) – Nestle Philippines has been delivering P5.5-M worth of Koko Krunch cereals for a total of 42,696 of 330-gram cases since last week for Sarangani school children.

“The last of the four trucks of Koko Krunch arrived today,” Alcantara Foundation (AF) project officer Angelie Christine Budo said.

“The cereals will be distributed to Grade I-VI pupils on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from October to February. This is also in partnership with the 57-75 Education Reform Movement,” Budo said

Nestle Philippines and AF are members of the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). PBSP provided transportation for the food.

PBSP will augment the cereals with milk as feeding program for the children in Alabel, Kawas and Alegria Central Elementary Schools.

“This is a big help for the children in their learning. Pupils’ attentiveness is affected and they are easily disturbed because they have empty stomachs,” said Abdul Madsid, school principal.

Madsid said school teachers of Kawas Central Elementary School assist the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) in their enrollment campaign.

“Most of the parents are not employed. They wanted their children help them make money so that they have something to eat during the day,” PTA president Serafin Jorolan said.

“We thank the Alcantara Foundation for helping our school and we hope that with this feeding program, more pupils will attend classes,” Jorolan said.

Kawas Central Elementary School is also the province’s library hub. Madsid said textbooks and workbooks from the Department of Education will arrive here by the end of this month.

Sarangani launched its Education Revolution “Karunungan Kontra Kahirapan” last week as the province’s battle cry against poverty. (Russtum G. Pelima/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

School principal and Alcantara Foundation

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 4, 2010) – Kawas Central Elementary School principal Abdul Madsid shows excitement while holding one of the boxes of Koko Krunch cereals from 2,372 cases delivered in school since last week for the school feeding program. Parents and teachers hope the project, together with Alcantara Foundation, 57-75 Education Reform Movement, and the Philippine Business for Social Progress will increase pupil’s attendance in schools. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Nestle Philippines Koko Krunch project

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 4, 2010) – Grade VI pupil Freddie Doña enjoys piling up cases of Nestle Philippines’ Koko Krunch in Kawas Central Elementary School Monday, October 4, for its feeding program with two other central schools in town. Parents and teachers hope the project, together with Alcantara Foundation, 57-75 Education Reform Movement, and the Philippine Business for Social Progress will increase pupil’s attendance in schools. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Nestle food for school

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 4, 2010) – A volunteer pupil helps bring in to a classroom a case of Nestle Philippines’ Koko Krunch cereals early morning Monday, October 4. Four truckloads of the total 42,696 boxes of 330g Koko Krunch cereals were delivered to Kawas Central Elementary School for two other central schools in town as part of Nestle Philippines and Alcantara Foundation’s school feeding program under the Philippine Business for Social Progress. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Anti-Dengue clean up drive

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 4, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon leads the anti-dengue clean-up drive together with Integrated Barangay Defense Force Volunteers, 73rd Infantry Battalion, Maasim police and community volunteers Saturday, October 2. Maasim has a total of 63 dengue cases with one fatality recorded. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchi Tongo)

Anti-Dengue orientation

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 4, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon gives his words of encouragement to the 291 volunteers composed of soldiers from 73rd Infantry Battalion, staff from Vice Governor’s Office, Maasim police, Integrated Barangay Defense Force and community volunteers Saturday, October 2. Out of the 63 dengue cases with one fatality recorded in Maasim, 27 of these are from barangay Poblacion and 17 in barangay Colon. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchi Tongo)

Battalion Commander

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 4, 2010) – Major Adolfo Espuelas Jr. (right), battalion commander of 73rd Infantry Battalion, leads his troops for the anti-dengue clean-up drive at barangays Poblacion and Colon Saturday, October 2. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchi Tongo)

Community volunteers

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 4, 2010) – Volunteers join the clean-up drive and anti-dengue campaign activities at barangays Poblacion and Colon in cooperation with the Office of the Vice Governor, 73rd Infantry Battalion, Maasim police, Integrated Barangay Defense Force and community volunteers Saturday, October 2. Leaflets were given to the community for information about dengue. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchi Tongo)

Shelter volunteers

Malapatan, Sarangani (October 2, 2010) – Executive Director of RD Foundation Carl Quiepo, Martillano Magdulot from Notre Dame BusinessResource Center and Alcantara Foundation executive director Richlie Lyndon Magtulis help in the construction of Juanico Ville Housing project after the turnover ceremony of P70, 000 donation from theAssociation of Foundations–SOCSARGEN and Spectrum Friday, October 1.(SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Mesmer Belinario)

Financial assistance for Juanico Ville Housing Project

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (October 3, 2010) – The Association of Foundations-SOCSARGEN and Spectrum turnover P70,000 financial assistance to the barangay treasurer’s office for the construction of seven housing units for Juanico Ville Build-a-House project at barangay Lun Padidu Friday, October 1. Donors from non-government organizations contributed P10,000 each: the Mahintana Foundation,Inc., Kasilak Foundation, Inc., Alcantara Foundation, Inc., Notre Dame Business Resource Center, Coalition of Social Development Office-South Cotabato, RD Foundation and Oblates of Notre Dame. (SARANGANIINFORMATION OFFICE/Romina Rabina)

Notice of ODSP scholarship award

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 3, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon congratulates Nizza Rondina Legara after receiving the notice of award from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration’s OFW Dependent Scholarship Program Friday, October 1, with OWWA regional director Jimmy Umag and welfare officer Nurul Ashiquin Basman. (CocoySexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

OSDP scholars briefing

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 2, 2010) – Overseas Workers Welfare Administration regional director Jimmy Umag conducts a briefing to 17 recipient scholars of OFW Dependent Scholarship Program Friday,October 1. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ODSP scholars MOA signing

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 2, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve ChiongbianSolon signs as witness to the memorandum of agreement signing between Overseas Workers Welfare Administration’s OFW Dependent Scholarship Program with OWWA regional director Jimmy Umag and welfare officer Nurul Ashiquin Basman and Nizza Rondina Legara with mother Jenny GraceFriday, October 1,. The scholarship is a component project of the Paaral Para Sa Sarangan for poor but deserving students. (CocoySexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Military reception

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 3, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez and Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon are received by officials of Joint Task Force Gensan and International Monitoring Team from Malaysia before the change of command ceremony of 73rd Infantry Battalion from Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon to Major Adolfo Espuelas Jr. Thursday,September 30. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Major General Segovia

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 3, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon greets Major General Jorge Segovia, commander of 10th Infantry Division of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, during the change of command ceremony of the 73rd Infantry Battalion Thursday, September 30. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

5th Safkaan Festival

MALUNGON, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – A colorful float decorated with farm products poises for a parade at the closing program of Malandag’s 5th Safkaan Festival Thursday, September 30. Safkaan is a native word for food, hence the barangay celebrates its abundant farm products. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Governor's memento for peace

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez gives a memento for peace to outgoing battalion commander Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon at the 73rd Infantry Division change of command ceremony Thursday, September 30, as an epitome of an ideal soldier of peace. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

10th ID Commander

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – Outgoing battalion commander Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon welcomes Major General Jorge Segovia, commander of the 10th Infantry Division, after trooping the line at the change of command ceremony Thursday, September 30, of the 73rd Infantry Battalion. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

10th ID marching band

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – Marching band from the 10th Infantry Division plays a military hymn during the change of command ceremony at the 73rd (Neutralizer) Infantry Battalion headquarters Thursday, September 30. “Peacemaker” Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon relinquished his post as battalion commander to Major Adolfo Espuelas, Jr. with Major General Jorge Segovia, commander of the 10th Infantry Division, as guest of honor and presiding officer. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Assumption of command

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – Major Adolfo Espuelas, Jr. assumes the post of Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon as commander of the 73rd (Neutralizer) Infantry Battalion at the change of command ceremony Thursday, September 30. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

LTC Edgardo De Leon the peacemaker

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon “the peacemaker” bids his men goodbye as he relinquished his post as battalion commander to Major Adolfo Espuelas, Jr. at the change of command ceremony at the 73rd (Neutralizer) Infantry Battalion headquarters Thursday, September 30. De Leon is the new assistant chief of staff for operations of the 10th Infantry Division in Panacan, Davao City. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Memento for peace

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – Kalinaw Sarangani program manager Jocelyn Lambac-Kanda gives a memento of peace partnership with outgoing battalion commander Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon at the change of command ceremony Thursday, September 30. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Peace and livelihood

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – Major Adolfo Espuelas, Jr. hands over a memento “bangkaw and tambol” as a symbol of promoting peace and livelihood to Major General Jorge Segovia, commander of the 10th Infantry Division, as guest of honor and presiding officer during the change of command ceremony of 73rd Infantry Battalion Thursday, September 30 . (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Plaque of appreciation

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez gives a plaque of appreciation to outgoing battalion commander Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon at the change of command ceremony of 73rd Infantry Battalion Thursday, September 30. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Soldiers for peace

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – A platoon of the 73rd (Neutralizer) Infantry Battalion marches at the opening ceremony of the change of command Thursday, September 30. “Peacemaker” Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon relinquished his post as battalion commander to Major Adolfo Espuelas, Jr. with Major General Jorge Segovia, commander of the 10th ID, as guest of honor and presiding officer. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani Chamber of Commerce

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – Sarangani Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. president Cherrilyn Marie Espinosa, with Wanchin Tan-Delfino gives a plaque of appreciation to outgoing battalion commander Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon for promoting a business-friendly environment in the province by maintaining peace and order at the change of command ceremony of 73rd Infantry Battalion Thursday, September 30. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Teaching the value of sincerity

MAASIM, Sarangani (October 1, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez gives his response at the change of command ceremony of 73rd Infantry Battalion Thursday, September 30, by teaching the value of sincerity as the key to peace. “Peacemaker” Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon relinquished his post as battalion commander to Major Adolfo Espuelas, Jr. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Tri-Media Association

MAASIM, Sarangani (September 30, 2010) – Mario Basilio, president of the Tri-Media Association of General Santos City and South Cotabato, Inc., gives a plaque of appreciation to outgoing battalion commander Lt. Col. Edgardo De Leon for promoting peace in the province through information-education campaign at the change of command ceremony Thursday, September 30. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)