Medical lecture

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (January 21, 2011) – Dr. Thomas Feeney, Director of Education in San Francisco Heart and Vascular Institute Seton Medical Center and member of Philippine Medical Society of Northern California, gives a lecture about hypothermia to the medical students, nurses and doctors from General Santos City and Sarangani at Sun City Suites in line with the five-day Grand Surgical–Medical Mission at the Provincial Capitol. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchie Tongo)

Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc.

ALABEL, Sarangani (January 21, 2011) - Dr. Benedict Edward P. Valdez of Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc. performs a surgical operation to a patient during the five-day Grand Surgical–Medical Mission at the Provincial Capitol. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchie Tongo)

PMSNC pediatrician

ALABEL, Sarangani (January 21, 2011) – Dr. Ramon Ortaliz, a pediatrician from Philippine Medical Society of Northern California (PMSNC), checks a child during the Grand Surgical–Medical Mission, assisted by volunteer-students from General Santos Doctors Medical School Foundation Inc. at the Provincial Capitol Monday, January 17. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchie Tongo)

Mission beneficiaries

ALABEL, Sarangani (January 21, 2011) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon greets the beneficiaries who were availing of the free surgical–medical services of the Grand Surgical–Medical Mission at the Provincial Capitol. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchie Tongo)

Hospital visit

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (January 21, 2011) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon wears a surgical gown together with some US Army personnel in preparing to visit the operating room of SokSarGen County Hospital where major surgeries are conducted for the Grand Surgical–Medical Mission in partnership with the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California, Provincial Government of Sarangani, Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc. and other local partners. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchie Tongo)

Doctor of Internal medicine

ALABEL, Sarangani (January 21, 2011) – Doctor of Internal Medicine Gene Balbuena of the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California checks a patient during the Grand Surgical–Medical Mission at the Capitol compound Monday, January 17. This five-day surgical-medical mission is in partnership with the Provincial Government of Sarangani, Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc. and other local partners. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchie Tongo)

Herniorraphy and Cheiloplasty

ALABEL, Sarangani (January 17, 2011) – Nursing student volunteers from General Santos Doctors Foundation, Inc. assist patients for herniorraphy and cheiloplasty operation at the Kasfala Hall during the first day of the Grand Surgical and Medical Mission Monday, January 17, sponsored by the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California, Maharlika Charity Foundation, Incorporated, and the provincial government. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Minor surgery

ALABEL, Sarangani (January 17, 2011) – A surgeon does a minor surgery to an indigent patient in a function room inside the Kasfala that turns to be an operating room during the first day of the Grand Surgical and Medical Mission Monday, January 17, sponsored by the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California, Maharlika Charity Foundation, Incorporated, and the provincial government. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Patients line up

ALABEL, Sarangani (January 17, 2011) – Screened patients for eye operation wait outside a conference room inside the Kasfala used as an operating room during the first day of the Grand Surgical and Medical Mission Monday, January 17, sponsored by the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California, Maharlika Charity Foundation, Incorporated, and the provincial government. More than 200 doctors, nurses, medical staff and volunteer medical students joined the biggest medical mission in the province from January 17- 21. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Grand Surgical-Medical Mission Team

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (January 16, 2011) – Doctors, nurses and medical staff from the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California headed by Dr. Hernan Valle (4th right) together with Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias (center) and department heads take a souvenir photo as they arrive at General Santos City International Airport Saturday, January 15, for the weeklong Grand Surgical–Medical Mission in Sarangani on January 17–21. A total of 250 foreign and local doctors, medical practitioners, and volunteers will participate in the mission. The five-day activity will be composed of general medical, pediatric, general surgical services and dental services for free. This is in partnership with the Provincial Government of Sarangani, Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc., and other local partners. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Board Member Tobias welcomes medical team

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (January 16, 2011) – Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias (center) together with some department heads of Provincial Capitol welcome the medical team from the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California at the tarmac of General Santos City International Airport Saturday, January 15. The team will spearhead the Grand Surgical–Medical Mission at Provincial Capitol on January 17–21. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Acting Governor welcomes medical team

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (January 16, 2011) – Acting Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (center) and Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias (right) welcome the medical team of Philippine Medical Society of Northern California (PMSNC) at General Santos City International Airport Saturday, January 15, for the Grand Surgical–Medical Mission at the Provincial Capitol from January 17 to 21. This mission is in partnership with the Provincial Government of Sarangani, PMSNC, and Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc. together with other local partners. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Christmas carols

MAITUM, Sarangani (December 30, 2010) - Maitum senior citizens, led by their president, Butch Mayled, and accompanied by Board Member Bryan Reganit, sing Christmas carols to Mayor Elsie Perrett as part of their fund raising activities. (MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Awards Night

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 22, 2010) – Allen Lawa (center), a youth professional awardee from the Indigenous Peoples Development Program of the province, receives the plaque and certificate from Flor Limpin, Department of Interior and Local Government provincial director (right), and outgoing Pederasyong Panlalawigan ng Sangguniang Kabataan (PPSK) president Aniceto Lopez III (left) during the 1st Sarangani Province Youth Achievements Award initiated by Board Member Lopez as tribute to the youth of Sarangani. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Turn-over of responsibility

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 22, 2010) – Outgoing Pederasyong Panlalawigan ng Sangguniang Kabataan (PPSK) president Aniceto Lopez III (center) seal the turn–over of responsibility to the incoming PPSK president Victor James Yap Jr. together with outgoing SK officials during the 1st Sarangani Province Youth Achievements Award at Capitol gym Monday, December 20. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Youth Award

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 22, 2010) – Board Member and outgoing Pederasyong Panlalawigan ng Sangguniang Kabataan (PPSK) president Aniceto Lopez III expresses his gratitude to all the partners and to the provincial government of Sarangani in his three years in public service during the 1st Sarangani Province Youth Achievements Award in recognition of the contributions of the youth to the province. SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

FABC President

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 22, 2010) – The new president of the Federation of Association of Barangay Captains (FABC) and new member of the 7th Sangguniang Panlalawigan, George Perrett, barangay captain of Kalaneg, Maitum and the husband of Mayor Elsie Perrett, gives his remarks during the regular session Tuesday, December 21. Board Member Perrett succeeded Board Member Arturo Desaville. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Volunteer doctor

MAASIM, Sarangani (December 22, 2010) – Medical doctor Irene Penamante checks up a boy during the medical and dental mission Wednesday, December 22, initiated by Conal Holdings Corporation in partnership with the Vice Governor’s Office, Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc, 73rd Infantry Battalion, and the barangay council. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Medicine for the family

MAASIM, Sarangani (December 22, 2010) – A mother and her two kids smile on their way home after receiving medicines and vitamins from medical volunteers during the medical and dental mission Wednesday, December 22, initiated by Conal Holdings Corporation in partnership with the Vice Governor’s Office, Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc, 73rd Infantry Battalion, and the barangay council. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Medical volunteers

MAASIM, Sarangani (December 22, 2010) – Volunteer nurses hand over a pack of medicine and vitamins to an indigent from Kamanga during the medical and dental mission Wednesday, December 22, initiated by Conal Holdings Corporation in partnership with the Vice Governor’s Office, Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc, 73rd Infantry Battalion, and the barangay council. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Medical and Dental mission

MAASIM, Sarangani (December 22, 2010) – Volunteer dentist Nelda Nisperos of the Hearts and Brains Foundation conducts a dental check up to an indigent of Kamanga during the medical and dental mission Wednesday, December 22, initiated by Conal Holdings Corporation in partnership with the Vice Governor’s Office, Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc., 73rd Infantry Battalion, and the barangay council. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Artist from Sarangani

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (December 21, 2010) - Ronald Tamfalan, a Tboli artist from Kiamba,Sarangani does an on-the-spot painting during the exhibit of his visual art works at the atrium of Robinsons Place Gensan. His exhibit will end on December 24. Tamfalan is known for his tnalak painting in oil. (COCOY SEXCION/Sarangani Information Office)

SK Federation President

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 20, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez introduces new Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President James Yap, Jr. at the flag raising ceremony Monday, December 20. The provincial federation is set to establish its road map for Sarangani youth early next year. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Plaque from Tri-Media Association

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 20, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez and Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias representing Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon receive plaques of appreciation from Tri-Media Association president Mario Basilio for their generosity and immeasurable assistance to the families of the victims of the Maguindanao massacre at the flag raising ceremony Monday, December 20. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Christmas gift from Philhealth

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 20, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez receives an initial capitalization fund and as a “Christmas gift to the governor” of P3 million from Philhealth Monday, December 20, from Philhealth social insurance officer and sponsored program coordinator Emily Facelo representing field operation division chief Dra. Grace Pamonag and GenSan service office chief Nol Valila. Also in photo are (from left) Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President James Yap, Jr. and Board Members Eleanor Saguiguit and Hermie Galzote. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Birthday wish

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 20, 2010) – Provincial Administrator Vicente Camacho III thanks Capitol employees at the flag raising ceremony as they greet him on his birthday today, December 20. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

OPAPP models Sarangani's social integration program

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – The Office of the Presidential Assistant on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Peace Institutions Development Office director Rolando Asuncion has lauded Sarangani’s localized Social Integration Program (SIP) of former rebels presented by Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon in a meeting Thursday (December 16).

“You have your own framework which is far more advanced than the other provinces,” Asuncion said.

Asuncion said Sarangani SIP has details and principles that actually entail the initiatives of OPAPP’s new framework.

Solon chairs the Localized Committee on Peace Process (LCPP).

“There is no threat of them going back to the mountains. Aside from tactical investigation, they are given provisions of food, shelter, emergency assistance, job opportunities, technical and vocational skills,” Solon said.

Ben Solarte of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) disclosed that some of these former rebels were now barangay officials.

“Some of them are also members of the barangay defense force in their own community,” Solon said.

Asuncion arrived in the province to monitor the implementation of the SIP among former rebels here and to introduce OPAPP’s new framework called BALAYAN, an acronym for Bagong Landas Para Sa Kapayapaan (New Path to Peace), enhancing the SIP.

“We also have to reconcile data on the giving of financial assistance to them. A single former rebel who hasn’t received such assistance matters a lot,” Asuncion said.

“Former rebels used the financial assistance given to them by OPAPP in building a small sari-sari store, agriculture, farming, or other forms of livelihood,” Solarte said.

Solon said the PSWDO as member of the LCPP conducts a twice-a-month visit to former rebels’ communities in Alabel, Malapatan, Glan, Maasim and Malungon municipalities. Sarangani has five former rebels associations or small cooperatives which become their families’ sources of livelihood.

The Philippine Army’s 73rd Infantry Battalion stationed in Maasim town reported there was no reported death in the implementation of the SIP in the province.

“One reason is they (CPP-NPA-NDF) are not as thick here as compared to other areas so we can keep them on the run,” Battalion Commander Maj. Adolfo Espuelas said.

“Another reason is that the rebel-returnees keep close to our security posts. Where the road ends, the NPA begins. So the real solution to the problem is still on the effective and efficient delivery of social services to remote communities,” Espuelas said. (Russtum G. Pelima/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Pacman, Migs and Steve

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – Provincial officials (from left) Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, Congressman Emmanuel Pacquiao and Governor Migs Dominguez applaud as they unite against human trafficking during the commitment signing of the Provincial/Municipal Inter-Agency Committee Against Human Trafficking Thursday, December 16, at the Capitol lobby. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Local officials against human trafficking

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – Provincial and municipal officials led by Congressman Emmanuel Pacquiao, Governor Migs Dominguez and Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon meet before the commitment signing of the Provincial/Municipal Inter-Agency Committee Against Human Trafficking Thursday, December 16, at the Capitol lobby. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Inspirational message

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – Congressman Emmanuel Pacquiao gives an inspirational message to local officials, school personnel and teachers during the “Donate A Book” Program books distribution Thursday, December 16, from SM Foundation, Inc. and Children International Philippines for Sarangani school children. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Commitment report and commitment signing

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, Congressman Emmanuel Pacquiao and Governor Migs Dominguez lead local officials in the commitment signing of the Provincial/Municipal Inter-Agency Committee Against Human Trafficking Thursday, December 16, at the Capitol lobby. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Ceremonial signing

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – Board Member and committee chair Eleanor Saguiguit signs the tarpaulin of the Provincial/Municipal Inter-Agency Committee Against Human Trafficking during the commitment signing Thursday, December 16, at the Capitol lobby. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Turn-over of books

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – Cynthia Guerra, area manager of Act for Peace Programme, gives books to Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Major Adolfo Espuelas Jr. (left). The books contain success stories from peace advocates and communities. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Thanksgiving day

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – Board Member Elmer de Peralta (center) leads the awarding of plaques and certificates together with Josephine Alog (left), the Provincial Training Officer, to the NGO’s and private partners who joined the two-day Information Educational Campaign (IEC) for Employees Health Care and Management Cum Medical Consultation sponsored by the provincial government thru the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) and Provincial Administrator’s Office (PADO) with the support of Vice Governor’s Office. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Social integration presentation

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – Vice Governor and chair of local committee on peace process Steve Chiongbian Solon gives his presentation and backgrounder about the social integration of former rebels or KRs (Kauban sa Reporma) Thursday, December 16. The province is one of the pilot areas for the implementation of the social integration program under the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPPAP) that gives assistance to rebel returnees. There are at least 50 former rebels from the province in the past two years who have benefited from the program. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – Director Rolly Asuncion of Peace Institutions Development Office under the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPPAP) gives his presentation on the Bagong Landas Para sa Kapayapaan (BALAYAN) or the new path to peace and discusses the comprehensive framework for the reintegration and development of former combatants and their communities of settlement at ECPC building, Thursday December 16. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Map turn-over

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – Cynthia Guerra, area manager of Act for Peace Programme, hands over the Sarangani Map to Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon where they have implemented projects in 18 peace and development communities throughout Sarangani. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Christmas caroling

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon gets entertained by Christmas carolers from Alabel at the Vice Governor’s Office Thursday, December 16. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Conal, CAFI share Yuletide spirit with tribal villagers

MAASIM, Sarangani (December 17, 2010) – The milieu of the Yuletide season filled a tribal village here Wednesday (December 15) as the Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation Incorporated (CLAFI) andConal Holdings Corporation (CHC) pooled resources in setting off a Christmas party for the 120 Blaan pupils of the newly-built Langaran Primary School.

CLAFI volunteers and CHC employees together with local officials brought boxes of Koko Crunch Cereal courtesy of Nestlé Philippines,and ‘Milk Migs’, (oatmeal with milk) through the feeding program of Governor Migs Dominguez.

Contingents from the 73rd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army, were also present in the activity.

After a short program and parlor games, free lunch was partaken among the villagers.

Beneficiaries also received special gift packs containing clothing andnew pair of slippers.

“We are here to relive the symbol of Christ’s birth, and that is His love to mankind. We have to share that love and humility each day,”said CHC project assurance manager Rommel Tomas Falgui.

He added: “You (children) have to love your future, your family andyour community by valuing education as your tool for success.”CHC allocated P1 million for the construction of the two-classroom building as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility programs.

The building is a 10 by 40 meter-concrete edifice occupying 144 square meters of land area.

Meantime, the provincial government of Sarangani, through the Provincial School Board, shoulders the salary of two teachers assignedin the village.

Sitio Langaran, a Blaan community of 60 households located in barangayKablacan, is a 22-kilometer uphill stretch from the town proper.

Dueto the inaccessibility of the village, the tribe and their childrenwere deprived of education for decades.Such is the case of Che-Che Manatin, a 16-year old lass who has juststarted her elementary education.Now that a school was finally put up in her village Che-Che hasfinally found the shaft of light to a better future.“I want to become a teacher,” she said.

Aside from Langaran, the school also benefits children from adjoiningcommunities of Sitio Bog, Datal Pupo, Datal Basak, Purok Matbal amongothers.

Falgui further disclosed that the company is contemplating on additional buildings for the school in the near future for Grade II class.

Meanwhile, in her message, Maasim councilor Liezel Tano revealed she was “humbled and moved” as she witnessed for the first time the community’s dire need for assistance and intervention.

“This experience poses a great challenge for every one of us,” she stressed.

“First, to the parents of these children, to be diligent in sending their kids to school every day and help them with their studies.Second, to government officials like me, to be more determined in uplifting lives of the people who are destitute.”

“In behalf of the entire local government of Maasim, I would like to thank Conal Holdings and Alcantara Foundation for helping Maasim,”Tano concluded. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ray Daniel)

The outgoing and incoming

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 16, 2010) – Outgoing Provincial Federation of Sangguniang Kabataan president Anecito Lopez III welcomes incoming Board Member Victor James Yap Jr. during the regular session Tuesday,December 14. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

PPSK Federation President

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 16, 2010) – The new Federation President of Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan (PPSK) Victor James Yap Jr. gives his inaugural message as new member of 7th Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Yap vowed to give his best for the youth ofthe province during his first session as board member Tuesday,December 14. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Words of encouragement

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 16, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve ChiongbianSolon gives his words of encouragement and advice by putting their heart in service to the newly elected Panlalawigang Pederasyon ngSangguniang Kabataan (PPSK) officers headed by PPSK Federation president Victor James Yap Jr. while Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) provincial director Jun Limpin (right) looks on.SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchie Tongo)

PPSK officers

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 16, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon administers the oath of office to the newly elected set of officers of the Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan(PPSK) headed by Victor James Yap Jr.(2nd, left) at the provincial office of Department of Interior and Local Government. (SARANGANIINFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchie Tongo)

Rescue Trainee Graduates

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 16, 2010) – The graduates of the 20-daysearch and rescue training together with Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (center), Malapatan Vice Mayor Jinal Panayaman (left), Malapatan Municipal Councilor Abdul Nasser Suib (right) and members of 505th 3rd Search and Rescue Squadron of Philippine AirForce (seated) during their graduation ceremony at Capitol gym Tuesday, December 14. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchie Tongo)

Rescue retrieval operation

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (December 16, 2010) – Participants of search andrescue training work on their rescue retrieval operation as part oftheir 20-day training at Nopol Hill, barangay Mabuhay. The activitywas in partnership with the Provincial Government of Sarangani, MLGUof Malapatan, Kiamba and Maasim and the 505th 3rd Search and Rescue Squadron of Philippine Air Force based in Davao City. (SARANGANIINFORMATION OFFICE/Ivan Arroyo)

Job well done

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 16, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon congratulates outgoing Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president Aniceto lopez III Tuesday, December 14, for a job well done in his three years in service and as a role model to the youth of the province. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Farewell Message

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 16, 2010) – Outgoing Board Member and Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan (PPSK) presidentAnecito Lopez III gives his farewell message and expresses his gratitude to Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (left) and his fellow board members during the regular session Tuesday, December 14.Lopez also shared his achievements, experiences and as a number one promoter of giving quality education for the youth in his three-yearstint. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

One mile swimmers

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 16, 2010) – Integrated Barangay Defense Force (IBDF) participants and volunteers of search and rescue training celebrate after their one mile swim as their final challenge in their 20-day training at Kawas Beach Tuesday, December 14. (SARANGANIINFORMATION OFFICE/Ivan Arroyo)

Plaque of Appreciation

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 16, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon gives the plaque of appreciation to Major Christian Manglicmot,commanding officer of 505th 3rd Search and Rescue Squadron of Philippine Air Force based in Davao City, for his invaluable contribution during the 20-day Search and Rescue training from November 25 to December 14 at Capitol gym during their graduation ceremony. SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ritchie Tongo)

Eye crafter

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 16, 2010) – Gina Rabago (left) of Eye Crafter shows different samples and types of eye glasses for the Capitol employees to choose from after their check-up at the Information Educational Campaign (IEC) for Employees Health Care andManagement Cum Medical Consultation sponsored by the Human Resource Management Office and Provincial Administrator’s Office with the support of Vice Governor’s Office. The partners are Reach International Health Care and Training Center, Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP), and Sta. Maria School of Paramedics and Technology Inc.. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/RitchieTongo)