Mindanao Photoblog

Tribal Parade

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – Blaan elders bang their gongs as they join the parade for the Lamlifew Elementary School as it celebrates its 13th foundation anniversary Wednesday, July 1. Within the village is the elementary school, a school of living tradition and living museum for the Blaan traditional weaving and beads making. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI... [See full sized photo]

School Head

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – Lamlifew Elementary School head Romeo Bogador shows parents and school children some beads for the beads making class launched during the school’s foundation anniversary celebration Wednesday, July 1, to be integrated in their Makabayan subject. The province’s indigenous people development program initiated... [See full sized photo]

Float Parade

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – Carted carabaos were ornamented as floats during the parade Wednesday, July 1, as Lamlifew Elementary School celebrates its 13th foundation anniversary with the search for Miss Lamlifew Elementary School in the afternoon. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)  Read More →

Bluan River

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – Village pupils from the Lamlifew Elementary School cross the Bluan river believed to have sprung up from a natural spring where a dog named Kay-kay drank and has caused the water to run and made the river. During the day, the school holds its 13th foundation anniversary yet celebrates it for the first time. (Cocoy... [See full sized photo]

Young Blaan Beauties

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – In a unique float parade by crossing the Bluan river, young girls competing for the search for Miss Lamlifew Elementary School smile as they approach the rive bank where the school is just a few steps away. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)  Read More →

School Lunch

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – Community volunteers roast two pigs for lunch as the Lamlifew Elementary School celebrates its 13th foundation anniversary Wednesday, July 1. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)  Read More →

Lamlifew Pupils

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – School children of the Lamlifew Elementary School show their smile with their tribal dress at the school’s 13th foundation anniversary Wednesday, July 1 with the theme, “Let’s join hands together to uplift the better future of our school children”. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)  Read More →

Field Demonstration

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – Lamlifew Elementary School pupils in tribal dress perform a field demonstration during the school’s 13th foundation anniversary Wednesday, July 1, at the school ground. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)  Read More →

Blaan Lasses

MALUNGON, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – Young Blaan girls get by the flowers at the school ground of Lamlifew Elementary School during its 13th foundation anniversary Wednesday, July 1, at the center of the village. The school was founded in 1982 and became a primary school during the first 14 years as the villagers thirst for education. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI... [See full sized photo]

Fiber Technology

KIAMBA, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – Romeo de Vera of Fiber Technology & Utilization Division demonstrates the easy and productive operation of the improved hand stripping device. The portable machine is one of the many innovative ways to strip abaca. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/ Abner P. Arzaga)  Read More →

Emergency Tents

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – National Nutrition Coordinator Celso Lumaad turns over to Board Member Nicanor Ballan and provincial disaster and coordinating council chair Hermelo Latoja 50 sets of tents from their partner agency Feed the Children. Each tent, which can accommodate one family of six to eight members, will be used during disasters.... [See full sized photo]

Abaca Products

KIAMBA, Sarangani (July 2, 2009) – Mayor Rom Falgui views a showcase of unique hand-crafted abaca products honoring the International Year of Natural Fiber. The mayor continues to source out funds to maximize the yield of abaca in the municipality. Last November, three abaca stripping machines were turned over to Tboli families in the uplands of... [See full sized photo]

Bukidnon Rep. Teofisto Guingona III

Bukidnon Rep. Teofisto Guingona III says the people must act now against ConAss before it’s too late. Guingona made this statement reacting to the pro-ConAss who are still claiming that charter change is still a proposal. Keith Bacongco / AKP Images  Read More →

Davao Oriental Gov. Corazon Malanyaon

Davao Oriental Gov. Corazon Malanyaon says several mining companies have suspended its operation in her province due to drop of market demand. Davao Oriental is one of the mineral-rich provinces in the country that is rich in chromite, gold and nickel deposits. Keith Bacongco / AKP Images  Read More →

See more Photographs of Mindanao!