Bridging communities
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (July 28, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez answers a question from the media as the other speakers react (from left) Globe Telecom corporate social responsibility head Jeffrey Tarayao, regional area head Norma Zamora- Ribo, DTI provincial director Nenita Barroso, and Sarangani Chamber of Commerce and Industry board chairman Bronx Hebrona at the press conference sponsored by Globe Tuesday, July 27. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
USAID infrastructure serves Mindanao’s economy in a thousand ways
DAVAO CITY—Working with local partners, the U.S. government has built more than 1,000 community infrastructure projects across conflict-affected areas of Mindanao. Although relatively simple and small in scale, these barangay infrastructure projects, or “BIPs,” have provided direct benefits to approximately a million residents in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao island and the Sulu Archipelago, appreciably improving the quality of life and economic wellbeing of their communities. The infrastructure was built in collaboration with barangay and municipal governments and other local partners by the U.S. Agency for International Development, though its Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program. BIPs range from boat landings, bridges and ...
PRO 13 PCR Month Culminating Activity
July 26, 2010 Butuan – After spearheading several month-long activities, the Police Community Relations of Police Regional Office 13 conducted a culminating activity of the 15th Police Community Relations Month Celebration during the traditional Monday flag raising ceremony at the parade grounds of Camp Rafael Rodriguez, Libertad, this city. The highlight of the ceremony is the Police-Community Relations Awards Program in recognizing officers and work teams from the PNP and partner’s organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the improvement of police-community relations in the Caraga Region. Atty. Rene Burdeos, Regional Director of DILG 13 and Police Chief Superintendent Lino Calingasan gave the ...
Mega Projects Inherited by Amante Administration will Continue
July 25, 2010 Jocelyn E. Morano Butuan – “Dasta Buiders and Ronwood Construction have complied with the necessary building requirements set by the City Architect’s Office, therefore major infrastructure projects will continue,” this was revealed by City Administrator Leah Mendoza in an interview to clarify the reported suspension order dated July 7, 2010 of OIC City Architect Wilfredo Sagusay based from the recommendation of the Transition Team. Dasta Builders is responsible for the construction of Butuan City South Market, SP Session Hall and Main Building, site development and construction of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Historical Park. Ronwood Construction on the other hand is the ...
Send off ceremony
ALABEL, Sarangani (July 23, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon joins the Sarangani Quick Response Team (QRT) in a boodle fight during the send off ceremony Thursday, July 23. The Sarangani QRT, an 18-member team of rescuers, traveled by land late last night to Albay to join the 1st national search and rescue competition. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
Seaweeds processing
Alabel, Sarangani (July 22, 2010) – Ms. Charmaine Buitre (left), aqua officer of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, trains participants from Kawas Urban Poor Small Fisherman Association Inc. and Ladol Seaweeds Growers of Alabel in making food products from seaweeds like crackers, chips, yema, pickles, puree and noodles at the Provincial Capitol Wednesday, July 21, in partnership with the provincial government of Sarangani through the Vice Governor’s Office and the Office of Municipal Agriculturist. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Ivan Arroyo)
Eradicate Illegal Activities, Submit Report within A Week-PSS Leleng
July 21, 2010 Butuan – The new OIC City Police Director of Butuan City Police Office assumed office today who immediately conducted a command conference. Police Senior Supt. Benson Leleng now holds dual position as Chief of the Regional Operations & Plans Division of Police Regional Office 13 and now as OIC City Police Director in BCPO. The order came from the National Headquarters designating PSS Leleng effective July 20, 2010 who was the first choice of Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. replacing PSS Joseph Plaza who was relieved earlier this month and was transferred to Agusan del Sur as Provincial Director. Meanwhile, Police Supt. ...
Logging
MAITUM, Sarangani (July 21, 2010) – A man cuts up a felled tree Tuesday, July 20, as joint forces of the police and Philippine Army arrest suspects engaged in illegal mining activities in sitio Kaffugan, New La Union, near the famous whitewater tubing resort. (Cesar Tayan/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)
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Bridging communities
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Bridging communities
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (July 28, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez answers a question from the media as the other speakers react (from left) Globe Telecom corporate social responsibility head Jeffrey Tarayao, regional area head Norma Zamora- Ribo, DTI provincial director Nenita Barroso, and Sarangani Chamber of Commerce and Industry board chairman Bronx... [Read more]
USAID infrastructure serves Mindanao’s economy in a thousand ways
DAVAO CITY—Working with local partners, the U.S. government has built more than 1,000 community infrastructure projects across conflict-affected areas of Mindanao. GA_googleFillSlot("MindaMag_InPost_336"); Although relatively simple and small in scale, these barangay infrastructure projects, or “BIPs,” have provided direct benefits to approximately... [Read more]
PRO 13 PCR Month Culminating Activity
July 26, 2010 Butuan – After spearheading several month-long activities, the Police Community Relations of Police Regional Office 13 conducted a culminating activity of the 15th Police Community Relations Month Celebration during the traditional Monday flag raising ceremony at the parade grounds of Camp Rafael Rodriguez, Libertad, this city. GA_googleFillSlot("MindaMag_InPost_336"); The... [Read more]
Mega Projects Inherited by Amante Administration will Continue
July 25, 2010 Jocelyn E. Morano GA_googleFillSlot("MindaMag_InPost_336"); Butuan – “Dasta Buiders and Ronwood Construction have complied with the necessary building requirements set by the City Architect’s Office, therefore major infrastructure projects will continue,” this was revealed by City Administrator Leah Mendoza in an interview... [Read more]
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Fishermen deploy fishing nets in Lake Mainit
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Production number
GUMASA, Sarangani (May 29, 2010) – Candidate number 10 Shanyr Perez shows her best in a production number in the search for Miss Bay Body 2010 Friday night, May 28, at Coco Beach in celebration of the 5th Sarangani Bay Festival. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) Read More →
Sand sculpture
GUMASA, Sarangani (May 29, 2010) – This human-turtle sculptured by a contingent from Glan wins 1st prize in the sand sculpture competition at Rosal white sand beach Friday, May 28. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) Read More →
Last lap
GUMASA, Sarangani (May 29, 2010) – A flagman gestures as a hit of banca racers approaches a buoy during the Bancarera competition sponsored by Bombo Radyo General Santos at White Haven Resort Saturday, May 29, as one of the major events of the 5th Sarangani Bay Festival. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) Read More →
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New school bag
MALUNGON, Sarangani (June 24, 2010) – A Blaan lass takes home a new school bag loaded with school supplies under the adopt-a-child program of Indigenous People’s Development Program of the Provincial Governor’s Office in partnership with Smart Communications Wednesday, June 23, at the community living museum in Sitio Lamlifew. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI... [See full sized photo]
A villager leads his pig
A villager leads his pig out from the water following a brief dip at Lake Mainit in Jabonga, Agusan, Del Norte. Lake Mainit is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Northern Mindanao. Ruby Thursday More / AKP Images Read More →
Fishermen deploy fishing nets in Lake Mainit
Fishermen deploy fishing nets in Lake Mainit in Jabonga, Agusan, Del Norte. Lake Mainit is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Northern Mindanao. Ruby Thursday More / AKP Images Read More →
The shores of Lake Mainit
These boys paddle along the shores of Lake Mainit in Jabonga, Agusan Del Norte as they also ask local tourists for a ride across the lake. Lake Mainit is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Northern Mindanao. Ruby Thursday More / AKP Images Read More →
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