Items filtered by date: June 2022

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 29, 2022) – Vice Governor Elmer de Peralta (5th from right) and the rest of the 10th Sangguniang Panlalawigan have adjourned the sine die session or the end-term session of the 10th Sanggunian on June 28 at the Capitol gym. The board members also gave their closing speeches and thanked their colleagues in the legislative branch of the government. The sine die session also served as an opportunity for the board members to give their closing speeches and thank their colleagues in the legislative branch of the government, especially for outgoing members BM Arman Guili (back, 2nd from right), BM George Falgui (back, 2nd from left), and BM Victor James Yap Jr. (2nd from right). From 2019-2022, the 10th Sanggunian passed a total of 618 Resolutions and 41 Ordinances. (Martin Fernando Bernad Jr.-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAITUM, Sarangani (June 25, 2022) – With the help of this Dairy Box Project, farmers would be able to market and sell their nutritious and healthy carabao milk products. Mayor Alexander Bryan Reganit, OIC Executive Director Dr. Ronnie D. Domingo of the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC), PAMULCO Chairperson Melecio M. Ubongen, Provincial Director - Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Hadji Yassin Nabila, Engr. Eduardo Dalusong PCC-NHQ and CBIN/ ALAB - Karbawan Project Focal Person Paul Andrew Texon lead the ground-breaking Ceremony of the Dairy Box Project by the DA-PCC on June 22 in Barangay Malalag. It is part of the Carabao-based Business Improvement Network (CBIN) project or popularly known as "Accelerating Livelihood and Assets Buildup (ALAB)-Karbawan" implemented by DA-PCC and funded by the Office of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform Chairperson Senator Cynthia Villar, which aims to support carabao value chain stakeholders, particularly carabao keepers. (Marvin John Regidor - Abegail R. Novicio/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 24, 2022) – 1002nd Brigade Commander Col. Alexi Musñgi (extreme right), Lt. Col. Antonio Quimado Jr (2nd from right), 73rd IB commanding officer, and Lt. Col. Alhouvic Atilano (3rd from right), 38th IB commanding officer, give their token of appreciation to Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon on June 22 during the joint Provincial Peace and Order Council and Provincial Anti-illegal Drug Abuse Council 2nd Quarter Meeting at the Capitol gym. The Philippine Army expressed its gratitude to the outgoing governor and incoming congressman of Sarangani by giving a special and personalized token. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (June 24, 2022) – Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon presides over the Joint Provincial Peace and Order Council and Provincial Anti-illegal Drug Abuse Council 2nd Quarter Meeting on June 22 at the Capitol gym. This was the last joint PPOC-PADAC meeting that the outgoing governor has attended before taking a seat as a representative of Sarangani in Congress. The plenary was also graced by Atty. Ryan Ramos, chief of staff of incoming Governor Ruel Pacquiao (extreme right); Assistant Provincial Administrator Engr. Gerald Faciol (3rd from right); Engr. Samuel Camaganacan, provincial director of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG-Sarangani), and the rest of the council members. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 24, 2022) – Atty. Ryan Ramos, chief of staff of Congressman and now Governor-elect Rogelio Pacquiao, speaks before guests during the culmination program of the 15th Kestebeng Festival and the 53rd Founding Anniversary of Maasim. On June 21, Ramos congratulated all the municipal officials and employees for the success of staging the festival. He also extended the message of support from Congressman Pacquiao. Ramos said, “in the coming administration under Governor Ruel pinapaabot niya ang patuloy niyang pag suporta para sa mas maunlad na bayan ng Maasim.” (Martin Fernando Bernad Jr.-Joshua John Pantonial/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 24, 2022) – Municipal Mayor Zyrex Pacquiao speaks before locals and guests on June 21 during the culmination program of the 15th Kestebeng Festival and 53rd Founding Anniversary of the municipality. Pacquiao expressed his joy that the municipality was able to celebrate the festival after its two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Dugay na nato ning gihandom, pero karon nakabawi na ta bisag simple celebration lang ni,” he told the Maasimians. The 15th Kestebeng Festival ran on June 16-21, 2022. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 24, 2022) – Duchess in Throne, an all-female band from Davao City, heats up the night during the culmination program of the 15th Kestebeng Festival and the 53rd Founding Anniversary of Maasim on June 21. Prior to their act, Wangzu Lubaba, a local band from General Santos City also entertained the crowd. Around a thousand locals from Maasim and nearby towns joined the said event. This year’s Kestebeng Festival is anchored on the theme “Keeping up the momentum: Maasim, padayon sa pag-asenso.” (Martin Fernando Bernad Jr.-Joshua John Pantonial/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 24, 2022) – Motorcycle enthusiasts from all over Region 12 join in celebrating the 15th Kestebeng Festival and the 53rd Founding Anniversary of Maasim on June 21. Classes from Phoenix Executive Motorcycle Riding Course (EMCRC) batch 29-2022 and Hornets (EMCRC) class 20-2021 were present during the event and showcased some motorcycle tricks and stunts. Atty. Dona Ann Balboa, president of the Phoenix EMCRC class 29-2022, expressed her appreciation to the event organizers for “giving importance to motorcycle riders and their advocacy.” She said, “the purpose of why we are doing this is not for leisure purpose only.” She added,” we are here to advocate responsible and safe riding not only for us big bike enthusiasts but to everyone who is driving on the road.” (Jake Narte-Joshua John Pantonial/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)