Kulintang players

KIAMBA, Sarangani (February 12, 2010) – Muslim women display their skill in playing the Kulintang during the Cultural Day at the municipal kiosk Tuesday, February 11, as part of the town’s 62nd Foundation Anniversary celebration. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/Abner P. Arzaga)

Chieftains

KIAMBA, Sarangani (February 12, 2010) – Tribal chieftains from different barangays celebrate the Cultural Day highlighting old traditions during the town’s 62nd Foundation Anniversary Thursday, February 11. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/Abner P. Arzaga)

Cultural Day

KIAMBA, Sarangani (February 12, 2010) – Mayor Rom Falgui (left), named Datu Benwu (supreme datu) by the tribal community, extends his demsu (blessing) to the chieftains to strengthen unity in every tribe during the Cultural Day celebration Thursday, February 11. (KIAMBA NEWS CENTER/Abner P. Arzaga)

Respect

ALABEL, Sarangani (February 2, 2010) – Joel Aton of Southern Philippines Power Corporation pays respect to an old Blaan woman after the distribution of Philhealth cards to 1,726 beneficiaries from Alabel by the provincial government Tuesday, February 2. Aton is running for municipal councilor under the SARRO Lakas-Kampi-CMD party. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Livelihood Training

KIAMBA, Sarangani (January 26, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon checks the finished products of the Bangsamoro Women’s Association after their 10-day dressmaking and house apparel training. The training is in partnership with United Nations Development Program’s ACT for Peace, Province of Sarangani , and the local governments of Kiamba and Katubao. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)