Items filtered by date: June 2022

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 29, 2022) – From left, former Governor Migs Dominguez, outgoing Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and incoming Governor Rogelio Pacquiao exchange pleasantries on June 28 at the sidelines of the Oath-taking Ceremony of the newly-elected municipal officials of Alabel. The three governors of Sarangani were among the distinguished guests during the event. Congressman-elect Solon also administered the oath of the elected municipal officials. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 29, 2022) - Congressman-elect Steve Chiongbian Solon speaks before pastors and values advocates on June 23 during the Haggai Peace and Values Advocates Summit 2022 at the Capitol gym. Solon thanked the spiritual leaders who supported him in his three-term leadership as governor of the province and in his battlecry for God-centered governance. The incoming Congressman also asked the prayers from the pastors. "I need your prayers, my brothers and sister in Christ. Please continue praying for me," he said. The summit was attended by more than 600 pastors from all the seven municipalities of Sarangani. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 29, 2022) - Congressman-elect and outgoing Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (extreme left) leads the oath-taking of unopposed Municipal Mayor Vic Paul Salarda (3rd from right) on June 28 during the Oath-taking Ceremony of the newly-elected municipal officials. Mayor Salarda was accompanied onstage by his wife Municipal Administrator Lilibeth Salarda (2nd from right), his son Engr. Florence Paul Salarda (4th from right), and Dr. Glaiza Ann Homez (extreme right). Salarda will lead the Alabelians once again for his third and last term as mayor of the municipality. After taking his oath, Salarda also gave his inaugural speech at the Alabel Municipal Civic Gymnasium where he bared the accomplishments of the municipality in several sectors during his time as mayor. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 29,2022) - Gina Osmeña (extreme right), Vision Keeper of Jesus Reigns Movement, together with more than 600 pastors, leads the pray-over to the provincial officials including (from left) Atty. Ryan Ramos, Chief of Staff of Governor-elect Ruel Pacquiao, Vice Governor Elmer de Peralta, and Congressman-elect Steve Chiongbian Solon and wife Michelle Solon on June 23 at the Capitol gym. The prayer and declaration of blessings for the provincial leaders was done during the Haggai Peace and Values Advocates Summit 2022, where more than 600 pastors from all the seven municipalities of Sarangani convened at the Capitol gym. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 29, 2022) – Governor-elect Rogelio "Ruel" Pacquiao takes his oath as the new governor of Sarangani province on June 29 at the Capitol grounds. The Deputy Speaker of the lone district of Sarangani is now the 5th governor of the province. During his oath-taking before Executive Judge Bill Lugo Ybarley, he was accompanied by the Pacquiao family, including his wife Jobelle Pacquiao, his kids, his mom Dionisia, his father Rosalio, General Santos City Mayor-elect Lorelie Pacquiao, Maasim Mayor Zyrex Pacquiao, and Congressman Bobby Pacquiao. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 29, 2022) – Congressman-elect Steve Chiongbian Solon takes his oath before Executive Judge Bill Lugo Ybarley as the new congressman of the lone district of Sarangani on June 29. The three-termer governor is joined by wife Michelle Solon, and kids Anna and Joshua during his oath-taking at the iconic Capitol building built by his grandparents. Solon is taking over a position that had been held by his grandfather, the late Congressman James L. Chiongbian, and his uncle, the late Congressman Erwin L. Chiongbian. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 29, 2022) - For his third and last term, Vice Governor Elmer de Peralta takes his oath as vice governor on June 29 at the Capitol grounds. Along with his wife Anne Marie De Peralta (4th from right) and children, De Peralta was sworn into office by Executive Judge Bill Lugo Ybarley. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 29, 2022) - Executive Judge Bill Lugo Ybarley (extreme left) administers the oath of office of the elected 1st district board members of Sarangani on June 29. Board Members Rosemarie Sayo, Arnold Abequibel, Jess Bascuña, and Russell Jamora from the municipalities of Maitum, Kiamba, and Maasim took their oath of office at the Capitol grounds. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 29, 2022) - From right, Sarangani Board Members Irish Arnado, Ephraim Galzote, Joseph Calanao, Gwynn Singcoy, Jose Tranquilino Ruiz, and Corazon Grafilo take their oath before Executive Judge Bill Lugo Ybarley on June 29 at the Capitol grounds. The elected provincial officials come from the 2nd district municipalities of the province which are Glan, Malapatan, Alabel, and Malungon. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)