ALABEL, Sarangani (July 21, 2014) - "We will continue to work hard to support the Madaris program of the province," said Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon in his message during the celebration of the Grand Iftar in Sarangani on July 18. The governor added that it is important to sustain this project that is why Solon is pushing the Azatids to form a federation the soonest possible time. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 21, 2014) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon acknowledges Muslim elders during the 6th Grand Iftar dinner held at Capitol gymnasium Friday, July 18. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 21, 2014) – Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon facilitates the oathtaking of the officers of Sarangani Madaris Federation and Parents-Teachers Association from each municipality during the 6th Grand Iftar on July 18. They pledged to be part of the development of the Muslim community in Sarangani as well as the Madaris program. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 21, 2014) – The Provincial Government of Sarangani Muslim Employees Association (PROGSARMEA) and Sulong Kapayaan or Kalinaw Sarangani program of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon host the 6th Grand Iftar with the theme “Discover the Treasures of Ramadhan” held at Capitol gymnasium Friday, July 18. The Grand Iftar was participated in by Muslims elders and Madaris facilitators and to observe the social value of fasting. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (July 21, 2014) - Department of Trade and Industry (DTI Sarangani) conducts Asian Economic Community Integration 2015 Caravan for public officials, private partners and the business sector of Sarangani at Sydney Hotel on July 16. The Asean Economic Community Integration by 2015 is conducting extensive information campaign to educate clientele and counterparts in Sarangani in appreciating the opportunities and potentials that will be brought about by the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into by the Philippines. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 21, 2014) - Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon warmly welcomes the guest speaker, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Secretary Yasmin Busran-Lao, during the 6th Grand Iftar in Sarangani on July 18. Iftar means breaking of fast during the Holy Month of Ramadhan.  Sec. Lao is known for her advocacy and her valuable contribution to peace and development, good governance and gender rights.  The secretary praised Governor Solon for his support to the tri-people in Sarangani. She said that not all leaders are sensitive to the needs of his people especially where there are different tribes living. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 17, 2014) - Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon congratulates the officials and residents of Malungon for the successful celebration of their 45th Foundation Anniversary on July 15. In his foundation anniversary message, Gov. Solon shared the verse "Those who wish to be first, must be willing to be last and a servant of all" expressing the true spirit of leadership and gave recognition to the pioneers who stood as the pillars of Malungon. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 17, 2014) - Cong. Manny Pacquiao, Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon and Mayor Reynaldo Constantino lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly-installed LandBank of the Philippines Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in front of the Municipal Hall.  The ceremony was held after the formal program of Malungon’s anniversary on July 15. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 17, 2014) - Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon, Mayor Reynaldo Constantino, Cong. Manny Pacquiao, along with Sarangani Board Members were entertained by presentations prepared by LGU-Malungon during the 45th Foundation Anniversary of Malungon on July 15. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (July 11, 2014) - Leah Lopez (in red shirt), Corporate Social Responsibility manager of Cherry Mobile Foundation,  and Mariafe Gomez (in black shirt), project manager of Sulong Karunungan program of Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, lead the distribution of 177 bags with set of school supplies at Bongo Elementary School in barangay Amsipit Thursday, July 10. The foundation also conducted free medical mission to pupils from kindergarten to Grade 6. Also in photo is Barangay Captain Helario Kaka (extreme left). With four hours of trip by land transport from Maasim proper, sitio Bongo is one the town’s farthest communities. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (July 11, 2014) – With gratitude, pupils and parents of Bongo Elementary School in barangay Amsipit pose with the Cherry Mobile Foundation (CMF) staff after the distribution of bags with set of school supplies donated by CMF Thursday, July 10. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 11, 2014) - More than 200 elementary pupils and Grade 7 students of Kinabalan Integrated School proudly show the bags with school supplies they received Wednesday, July 9, from the Cherry Mobile Foundation, Sarangani’s partner for education bannered by Sulong Karunungan. Elementary schools in sitio Baliton and sitio Osmena of Malungon also received new bags and school supplies from CMF. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 11, 2014) - "We aim to uplift the quality of education in Sarangani," Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon tells school children Wednesday, July 9. The governor attended the Barangay Cherry Mobile: Cherry Mobile Foundation's "Be Cool in School" Project in partnership with the Department of Education and the Sulong Sarangani Program in Kinabalan Elementary School that gave out school supplies to students. This is part of the Sulong Karunungan component of the Sulong Sarangani Program of Sarangani headed by Gov. Solon in partnership with Cong. Manny Pacquiao and Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao. Solon inspired and encouraged the pupils to strive hard for their studies to attain...
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MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 11, 2014) - Parents and students of Kinabalan Elementary School warmly welcome Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon on Wednesday, July 9, during the Barangay Cherry Mobile: Cherry Mobile Foundation's "Be Cool in School" Project. Kinabalan Elementary School is one of the recipients of the project in partnership with the Provincial Government’s Sulong Karunungan of Sarangani's Sulong Sarangani with the Department of Education. Hundreds of students received school supplies. Simultaneous with the distribution, Starkey Hearing Aid Foundation also conducted check-ups, DepEd led the deworming for some students, parents underwent mentoring, Hearts and Brains, Inc. with PGO con...
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Malungon, Sarangani (July 9, 2014)— Thousands of residents in Kiblat,Malungon, Sarangani Province rejoice as Kamdaat bridge was formally opened to public just this week.   The bridge serves and connects the 7 barangays of Kiblat, Kibala, Alkikan, Datal Bila, Datal Batong, Malabud, and Barrio B’laan.

Farmer Samuel Calanao said “Pasalamat ko kay naa na ang tulay. Dali na mapadala ang mga mais ug gulay padulong sa GenSan tungod sa tulay.”

Another farmer, Job Aranguez even said that the delay in transporting their products from farm to market caused damages, especially when there’s constant rainfall.

Some reported that farm products sometimes fall off from motorc...
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