LGU, Eagles aid "landed" ComVal on Christmas

More relief goods for Comval – Local tourism council workers and teachers from Malungon Christian Learning Center pours more aid at the typhoon-hit villages of Compostela Valley in support to the first haulage sent by the local government of Malungon, Sarangani  For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Tattered Home – A totally wrecked house where five family members were reportedly found lifeless, forlornly lies along with fallen tress and debris after being smashed by rampaging waters caused by typhoon Pablo in Compostela Valley. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Eagles’ acknowledgement plaque  – Kuya Salvador ‘Badong’ Ramos (left), concurrent national president of The Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) hands over a plaque of acknowledgement to his old buddy, Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino as a gesture of gratitude to the unvarying support in TFOE's humanitarian undertakings amid the recently held gathering for Municipal Health Workers dubbed as “Kalusugan mo Tungkulin ko, Tungo sa isang Matatag na Bukas” in Malungon, Sarangani Province. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

TFOE spreads its wing to Comval  – Kuya Salvador ‘Badong’ Ramos (right), national president of The Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) prepares the cargo truck where the P.7M-worth donated goods from KCC Mall Gensan and Marbel, various TFOE Regional Chapters, Bio-Tech Farms and LGU Malungon, Sarangani were loaded toward the typhoon devastated areas in Compostela Valley. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

A ‘rush’ before Christmas– From right, Philippine Eagles Club national president Salvador Ramos oversee the loading of over P.7M-worth relief goods intended for victims of typhoon Pablo, at least two days before Christmas day. The assorted clothing, food and medical supplies from KCC Mall of Gensan and Marbel, various TFOE regional chapters, local government of Malungon,Sarangani and Bio-Tech Farms benefited over 2, 200 families at the typhoon-torn villages of  Cabinuangan, Andap and Bamboo, all of New Bataan Compostela Valley. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

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MALUNGON, Sarangani – The Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) once again “stretched its wings” and carried out another humanitarian mission by transporting more or less P.7M-worth of relief goods at the typhoon-torn villages of Cabinuangan, Andap and Bamboo, all in New Bataan, Compostela Valley Province.

TFOE national president Salvador Ramos said the convoy have reached the heavily affected villages on December 23, “just right on time for the two-day distribution of over 2,200 packs of relief goods consisting 5 kilos of rice, loaf bread, 2 bot. 500ml mineral water, 3 pcs canned goods, 3pcs noodles, 3pcs brand new clothes and assorted medicines for poor calamity victims – “to have something to take on Christmas day.”

“I am certain this is our second largest humanitarian mission since our first distribution of relief goods to the flood victims of typhoon Sendong in the cities of Cagayan De Oro and Iligan last year,” Ramos said in a huddle of newsmen, as he extend  utmost gratitude to all the support that was stressed by different Philippine Eagles regional offices, business firms such as KCC Mall, Bio-Tech Farms and the local government of Malungon, Sarangani through the help of his old buddy, Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino.    

Reports said the keenness of Ramos in conducting charitable undertakings specifically in areas that are heavily affected by natural calamities, have gained the reverence of fellow ‘Kuyas’ which eventually resulted for him to run unopposed during the latest TFOE elections.

 His second year headship was conceded by top TFOE national officials during the recently held 31st Philippine Eagles National Congress in General Santos City, graced by no less Philippine Ambassador to the United States and former Senate president Ernesto Maceda who is likewise a long-time member of the Philippine Eagles Club.  

Meanwhile, aside from the first consignment of relief goods composed of 50 sacks of rice, 500 pieces Pacman bags, 500 t-shirts, 7 boxes of medicines and assorted clothing that were earlier delivered by RSW Social Welfare Office staff Irish A. Villanueva-Gonzales, the Constantino administration have again sent another consignment of relief goods to Comval Province, late last week.

The bags of rice, medicines, used clothes, canned goods and noodles were transported by local tourism employees and teachers of Malungon Christian Learning Center (MCLC) on board the MHO ‘rescuer’ vehicle, the report said. 

It can be recalled that on January 2012, the LGU and local residents of Malungon town also supported the TFOE’s humanitarian mission with P400, 000-worth aid for victims of typhoon Sendong in Region 10.

In line, Ramos has conferred Constantino with a plaque of recognition which conveys the organization’s profound gratitude and acknowledgement to all the assistance that was stressed by the LGU to catastrophe victims.

In an exclusive interview, Ramos has applauded the dedication, vigor, cooperation and unity that was shown by the Socsksargen-based Eagles, NCR, Bicol and Davao Regions, Cave City, Santikan,Kagayha-an, Zamboanga City,  Global City, Taguig, Kuya Lino Dabi and the Metro Pagadian chapter, which keyed to the success of the TFOE humanitarian mission. (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

A gesture of unity on Christmas day

A token of unity, on Christmas day – Malungon town Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino and long-time government partner, Vice Mayor Benjamin Gulley gestures with confidence during a souvenir shot with local government workers in the recently held LGU Christmas party at Family Country Homes Hotel in General Santos City. (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

LGU Christmas bash at Country Homes – Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino delivers his message of love, unity and gratitude for a “job well done” to over 400 government workers of Malungon, Sarangani during the LGU’s  Christmas party on Friday (December 14, 2012) at Family Country Homes Hotel in General Santos City. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

Gam Nam, 'MTO-DSWDO style' – (L-R) Municipal Treasurer Nympha Figueroa and DSWDO Mildred Dela Cuesta of Malungon, Sarangani joins a ‘gam nam’ dance competition amid the Friday (December 14, 2012) night’s LGU Christmas celebration led by Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino at the Family Country Homes Hotel in General Santos City. (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

Pacman arrival presscon at Sarangani Capitol

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 14, 2012) - Congressman Manny Pacquiao answers questions from the press after a hero’s welcome at the Capitol compound organized by the Sarangani provincial government. Also in photo are (from right) Governor Migs Dominguez, Jinkee Pacquiao, Kiamba Mayor Raul Martinez, Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias and Board Member Eugene Alzate. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 14, 2012) - Congressman Manny Pacquiao is mobbed by employees and media upon his arrival at the Capitol Friday, December 14, during the hero’s welcome organized by the provincial government. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

PCM's bests with JAMG

PCM’s bests in JAMG's press forum – Incumbent municipal councilor and People’s Champ Movement vice mayoralty candidate Jessie Dela Cruz (left) shares the press his platform  of governance, while Gensan vice mayor Shirlyn Banas-Nograles and Malungon town Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino courteously listen during a press conference hosted by the Journalists Action Motor Group (JAMG) in Matutum Hotel, General Santos City. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Jinky joins COYUGG in Villareal

Jinky joins COYUGG in Villareal – Rep. Manny Pacquiao’s better half Jinky, has called for Concerned Youth United for Good Governance or COYUGG, a local-based organization of youngsters with more or less 2, 000 members, to help widen the enhancement of social, political, economic, cultural, spiritual and physical aspect of youths during a recently held gathering at Villareal Garden Resort in Malungon, Sarangani. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Jinky in a light moment with COYUGG and RFC – Jinky, wife of world boxing icon and Sarangani lone district Congressman Manny Pacquiao, shares good moment with Concerned Youth United for Good Governance founder Atty. Theresa Constantino (Standing left), her father Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino and friends during a recent COYUGG organization gathering in Villareal Garden Resort, Malungon, Sarangani Province. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Later Day Saints, namahagi ng “wheelchairs” sa upper valleys

Mormons provide “wheelchairs” to sickly, special broods – Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino shares light moment with sickly, disabled kids as he  oversee The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Kalinga Party List’s distribution of wheelchairs in Malungon, Sarangani. Last year, the LDS Charities have able to provide wheelchairs to some 57, 000 people in 54 countries, to help the over 20 million disabled people that cannot afford to obtain one. Form more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

LDS, Dad shares early Christmas to disabled patients – Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino shares time in condoling sick and disabled children during the distribution of The Church of Jesus Christ in Latter-day Saints (LDS Charities) donated wheelchairs in Malungon, Sarangani Province. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Early Christmas for sickly, disabled children – Disabled children suffering from hydro cephalous and other illness shares a souvenir shot with Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino  (8th L-R)), Kalinga Party List consultant Alexander Villalon and MSWDO Mildred Dela Cuesta during the distribution of wheelchairs donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Charities) in Malungon, Sarangani Province. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

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MALUNGON, Sarangani – NAGING makulay ang Kapaskuhan ngayon para sa mga kabataan at ilan pang mga may kapansanan matapos makatangap ng kani-kanilang mga wheelchair mula sa The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Charities) sa bayan ng Malungon, Sarangani Province.

Ayon kay Mayor Bong Constantino, ang naturang donasyon ay kusang ipinaabot ng LDS Charities sa tulong na rin ng Kalinga Party List, mula Cebu City para ipamigay sa mga batang may kapansanan na nagmula pa sa iba’t-ibang bahagi ng kabayan.

Sa pakikipagpanayam kay Ruth Arangote ng Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office ay sinabi nito na karamihan sa mga nakatangap ng naturang donasyon ay yaong mga batang may sakit na hydro cephalous at iba pang uri ng karamdaman na naging sanhi ng pagkaparalisa ng ilang bahagi ng kanilang katawan. 

Ayon din dito, ang walong wheelchairs ay ipinamahagi sa mga benepisaryo ng Barangays Alkikan (3), Malandag (1), Pacheco, Poblacion (1), Lamcanal at Banate. Ani Alexander Villalon, consultant ng Kalinga Party List, ang proyektong ito ng LDS Charities ay naiparating sa bayan sa tulong na rin ng kanilang grupo na siyang namahala umano sa pagproseso ng mga dokumento at transportasyon ng mga naturang kargamento.

Sa panig naman ng lokal na pamahalaan ay ipinaparating din ni Constantino sa nagbigay ng donasyon at sa lahat ng mga tumulong, ang kanyang labis na pasasalamat dahil sa aniya ay “napakalaking tulong na naidulot ng mga naturang wheelchairs hindi lamang sa mga direktamenteng benepisaryo nito, kundi maging sa hangarin ng kanyang administrasyon na mabigyan ng kaukulang suporta ang higit na mga nanganagailangan.  

“Makita man naton sa mga mata sang mga pasyente ang ila tuman nga kalipay sa pagdawat sang sini nga mga regalo. Ini matapos ang madugay na nga panahon nga pagtinir sa isa ka lugar tungod sang kawad-on para makabakal sang amo sini nga klase sang nga wheelchairs. Gani daku gid ang akon pagpasalamat sa sini nga proyekto, kag amo man sa mahimo pa nga mag-abot nga bulig halin sa nagkadaiya nga grupo kag organisasyon, kung para lamang ini sa kaayuhan sang akon nga mga pinalanga nga kasimanwa diri sa banwa sang Malungon,” ani Constantino. (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Upland town bag prestigious ‘MunahTo’ awards in Sarangani

A memento with Jinky – (L-R) Municipal Accountant Luz Mejorada, PCM councilor-candidate Nene Espinosa-Santos and Municipal Treasurer Nympha Figueroa  shares a souvenir shot with Jinky Jamora-Pacquiao (2^nd – right), wife of Rep. Manny Pacquiao during the latter’s visit to grace the LGU-MHO-Philhealth Insurance Corporation profiling, master listing and medical consultation activity dubbed as “Kalusugang Pangkalahatan: Lolo at Lola ... Pangalagaan,” at the municipal gymnasium of Malungon town in Sarangani. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON  INFORMATION OFFICE).

Jinky help Pacman share God’s blessings – Photo shows (L-R) municipal councilors Mariano Escalada and Edelberto Yuson, Sarangani SP member Virgilio Tobias, Ms. Roselyn, better half of Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino (3^rd-R), Ms. Jinky, wife of Rep. Manny Pacquiao, Philhealth representative Emily Pacelo and MHO head Dr. Rafaida Garay-Hernandez (standing at the rear) during the distribution of complimentary Pacman bags, umbrellas and t-shirts to over 3, 000 elders at the municipal gymnasium in Malungon, Sarangani Province. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

Of “MunahTo’s” bests and special features – A variety of Muslim dances were performed by the Sarangani Dance Trope which highlighted the recently held opening ceremony of the 20^th Foundation Anniversary and 10^th Manito Festival in Sarangani. Seen on stage (seated at the rear) are (L-R) Malungon town Mayor Bongbong Constantino, Glan town Mayor Tata Yap, and Sarangani SP members Virgilio Tobias and Abdulracman Pangolima

Sarangani’s Best Barangay – ABC president and Malandag Brgy. Chairman Delia F. Constantino (6^th –R) is flanked by top provincial, municipal and barangay officials headed by (9^th from L-R) Gov. Migs Dominguez, DILG provincial director Flor Limpin, Malungon town Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino, Vice Gov. Steve Solon and Board Member Eleanor Saguiguit, after receiving the  primary prize in the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s search for ‘Best Barangay,’ during the opening ceremony of the 3-day 10^th MunahTo Festival and 20^th Foundation Anniversary celebration in Sarangani Province. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Category-B’s 2^nd best barangay in Sarangani – Datal Bila Brgy. Captain Yolly Santos (standing 4^th – R) receives the ‘2^nd Best Barangay’ award (under category-B) from the Department of the Interior and Local Government during the opening ceremony of the 3-day 10^th MunahTo Festival and 20^th Foundation Anniversary celebration in Sarangani . The awarding ceremony was officiated by no less (L-R) Malungon town Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino, Sarangani Gov. Migs Domininguez, MLGOO Beng Deceo, SP member Eleanor Saguiguit, Vice Gov. Steve Solon, DILG prov. dir. Flor Limpin and Ex-officio SP Member, Armand Guili. Seated (L-R) are Congressional Office chief of Staff Brend Evangelio and Alabel town Mayor, Corazon Grafilo. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

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MALUNGON, Sarangani – The local government here has bagged several prestigious awards in various categories amid the recently held 3-day celebration of Sarangani’s 20^th Foundation Anniversary and 10^th MunahTo Festival at the provincial Capitol Ground in Alabel town.

        Brgy. Malandag leaders led by ABC president and Brgy. Captain Delia F. Constantino was conferred with the prestigious “Department of the Interior and Local Government Barangay sa Sarangani Award” (under category-A) by DILG provincial director Flor Limpin, for being the top performing barangay in the delivery of social and economic services, and for uplifting the living condition of its populace as mandated under the Millennium Development Goal Localization of the government. 

               Malungon MLLGOO Beng Deceo said aside from the abovementioned recipient, Chairman Yolly Santos and the rest of Brgy. Datal Batong officials also bagged the 2^nd prize under category-B, due to good leadership and for promoting sustainable developments in the local community

        “Actually this search was divided into two categories. The first category was contested by those barangays that are receiving P1.5M and above internal revenue allotment per year, while the other (C-B) was competed by those that are receiving lesser amount in IRA,” Deceo explained.   

        Meanwhile, Banate Nat’l High School won the championship award in the street dancing contest, and was stated 1^st runner up in the drum and lyre competition. 

        During the festivity’s soft opening, the Malungon “Fabli Gu Ni” (meaning I am selling this) display center has won 2^nd place, while the Pangyan-Poblacion Small Farmers Association was also conferred with a cash prize amounting to P250, 000 by DA-12 and CFAD for being Sarangani’s “2^nd best implementer of diversified farming system.” The agriculture department also awarded Malungon town as being the “2^nd Best Performing Local Government Unit” in terms of farming development programs in Sarangani.

      “What we achieve are the fruits we reap from all of our sacrifices in developing our town into what it is today. Hopefully, through unity and discipline, we could able to attain more growth as we strive and work harder to continuously attain what we are dreaming of in the latter years,” said Constantino, as he pays tribute to the first leaders of Sarangani. (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

Malungon, humakot ng mga parangal sa 2012 MunahTo Festival

A show window of Tribal’s bests – Municipal Tourism Council girls clad in colorful Blaan and Tagakaulo outfits pose beside Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino’s tarpaulin inside the ‘Fabli Gu Ni’ (meaning I am selling this) display center that won 2^nd place on Friday’s (November 30, 2012) municipal showcase competition. The contest was held in correlation to the celebration of 20^th Foundation Anniversary and 10^th MunahTo Festival of Sarangani Province. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

Beauty and landmarks of the high winds  – Gesturing in ethnic Blaan outlook, a manenggeya (beautiful) girl bathes over a replica of Busagan Falls located at the rear portion of Malungon town’s ‘Fabli Gu Ni’ buying center that won 2^nd prize on  Friday’s (November 30, 2012) municipal showcase competition. The contest was held in relation to Sarangani’s three-day 20^thFoundation Anniversary celebration and 10^th MunahTo (meaning the first people) Festival. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

Agri-12’s 2^nd Best Performing LGU in Sarangani – Municipal Agri-flagship program director Nelson Sadang (2^nd – R) receives in behalf of Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino, the DA-12 “2^nd Best CFAD Performing LGU Award” from (L-R) Gov. Miguel Alcantara-Dominguez, Board Member Eleanor Saguiguit and DTI provincial director, Engr. Nenita Barroso, amid the soft opening of the three-day 20^th Foundation Anniversary celebration and 10^th MunahTo (meaning the first people) Festival in Sarangani. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

MunahTo ’12 street-dancing champion – Student-contingents from Banate National High School (BNHS) of Malungon has bagged the P100, 000 cash prize and trophy for winning the 10^th MunahTo Street-dancing competition Friday (November 30, 2012) at the provincial Capitol Ground in Alabel, Sarangani. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

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MALUNGON, Sarangani – HUMAKOT ng samo’t-saring parangal ang nasabing bayan sa larangan ng iba’t-ibang kompetisyon sa loob ng 3-araw na selebrasyon ng ika-20 taong anibersaryo at 10^th MunahTo Festival na ginanap sa provincial Capitol Ground sa bayan ng Alabel. 

 

Nangunguna sa mga nakuhang parangal ng lokal na pamahalaan ang paghirang ng Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal o DILG (sa ilalim ng kategorya-A) ng Brgy. Malandag, sa pamumuno ni ABC president at Malandag Bgry. Capt. Delia F. Constantino, bilang “Best Barangay” sa pangkalahatang bilang na 140 barangays sa buong lalawigan ng Sarangani.  

                Kaunod nito ay ang pagkapanalo ng Brgy. Datal Bila sa pamumuno ni Brgy. Kapitana Yolly Santos bilang 2^nd runner-up sa ilalim ng katergorya-B, kung saan ang unang pwesto’y napanalunan ng Brgy. Wali sa bayan ng Maitum.  

Sa isinagawang pakikipagpanayam kay DILG-MLGOO Beng Deceo ay ipinaliwanag nito na ang mga barangay na nakipagpaligsahan umano sa ilalim ng kategorya-A ay yaong mga tumatangap ng internal revenue allotment o IRA na mula P1.5M pataas and bawat taon, samantalang ang nasa kategorya-B naman ay yaong mga nakakatangap lamang ng mas mababang halaga.

 

Naging kamp’yon naman ang Banate Nat’l high school sa street-dancing competition, samantalang naging 1^st runner up din ang Malungon sa drum and lyre competition.

Tinanghal din ito ng DA-12 at MRDP bilang “2^nd best performing local government unit” sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino, kaugnay sa implementasyon ng mga proyektong gawa sa ilalim ng Community Fund for Agriculture Development o CFAD. Nagwagi din bilang 2^nd placer at tumangap ng P250, 000 na premyo ang Pangyan, Poblacion Small Farmers Association (PPSFA) sa isinagawang paligsahan ng DA-12 at CFAD hingil sa “diversified implementation farming system” na dinaluhan ng may 139 people’s organizations (POs) mula sa iba’t-ibang panig ng lalawigan.  

Sa isinagawang municipal showcase competition ay nanalo din ng 2^nd prize ang ‘Fabli Gu Ni’ (meaning I am selling this) ng bayan.

Ayon kay Constantino, ang patuloy na pagunlad at pagkamit ng mga parangal ng Malungon ay bunga ng matibay na pagkakaisa’t samahan ng mga Lumads at mga Krestiyano, na nagsilbing matibay na pundasyon ng bayan patungo sa hangarin nitong pagbabago, katahimikan at kaunlaran.

“Amo gani nga nagalaum gid ako nga indi lamang amo ini nga mga premyo kag kaayuhan ang mahimo nga maabtan sang Malungon kung magpadayon lamang nga maghululugpong kag magbinuligay ang tanan,” ani Constantino. (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

Elders avail expanded healthcare in Malungon

Jinky grace SC health profiling activity – Ms. Jinky (center), wife of world boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao enters the municipal gymnasium with Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino and better half Roselyn, during the former’s visit to represent the congressman in a recently concluded medical consultation, health profiling and master listing of senior citizens for Philhealth insurance cards distribution in Malungon, Sarangani Province. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

A day with the elders – Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino and wife Roselyn, shares some good moments with Rep. Manny Pacquiao’s better half Jinky, as they listens to the heartwarming words from the group of senior citizens during a recently held health profiling, master listing and medical consultation for elders by MHO and Philhealth representatives in Malungon, Sarangani. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

Ginikanan, ‘Palanga ko gid kamo tanan’ – Once again, this battle cry of the late Malungon town mayor-turned Sarangani vice governor Felipe K. Constantino reechoed the four corners of the five-thousand people sitting-capacity gymnasium, as the younger Constantino receive rounds of applause from thousands of elders in attendance, for making Malungon town a leader of development in the entire province of Sarangani today. With Mayor Bong Constantino during the occasion dubbed as “Kalusugang pangkalahatan: Lolo at Lola...pangalagaan” are (from right) MHO Dr. Rafaida Garay-Hernandez, Emely Pacelo of Philhealth, Rep. Manny Pacquiao’s wife Jinky, Roselyn, better half of Mayor Constantino, BM Virgilio Tobias and incumbent SB members Edelberto Yuson, Mariano Escalada, Jessie Dela Cruz, Cesar Nallos (partly hidden) and Mario Tan. Also in photo is PCM councilor bet, Nene Espinosa-Santos. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

Ceremonial Philhealth cards distribution – (Center) Jinky, wife of boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao hands on a senior citizen-beneficiary, his Philhealth card during the recently held ceremonial distribution, health profiling, master listing and medical consultation activity in Malungon, Sarangani. The event dubbed as “Kalusugang pangkalahatan: Lolo at Lola pangalagaan” was solemnized by no less (2^ndright-left) Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino, Philhealth representative Emily Pacelo, and MHO Dr. Rafaida Garay-Hernandez. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

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MALUNGON, Sarangani – The local government here, in collaboration with municipal health officials and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation have started the distribution of Philhealth cards to senior citizen-beneficiaries since late last week, a reliable source said.

MHO head Dr. Rafaida Garay-Hernandez said aside from the earlier distributed 8, 942 Philhealth cards to indigent families who are on top of President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the local government headed by Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino have already commenced the distribution of Philhealth cards to senior citizens who are found to be fittingly qualified to the said health insurance program of the government.

“Actually the distribution of Philhealth cards to senior citizens have already started during our November 13 health profiling, master listing and consultation activity that was attended by over 3, 000 elders,” Hernandez said in a brief huddle with newsmen.  

She said the ceremonial distribution was officially opened by Philhealth representatives and Constantino, together with Jinky Pacquiao who came in behalf of the congressman, before the presence of elders who participated the lately held  activity of the MHO dubbed as “Kalusugang Pangkalahatan: Lolo at Lola ... Pangalagaan” at the municipal gymnasium, here.

Speaking in behalf of Pacquiao, Jinky reportedly said the Congressman have also assured to assist the funding of Philhealth cards to senior citizens who are usually caught by sickness due to old age.  

“I am certain that our beloved Congressman is always very willing to enclose you with such kind of benefits dahil alam ko na talagang kailangan nyo po ito,” said Jinky in a vernacular, as she then lead the distribution of  complimentary Pacman bags, umbrellas and t-shirts to the delightful elders.   

In his speech, Constantino said aside from making Malungon a leader of development in Sarangani, he is doing his best for the stabilization of health, education and other priority projects of the government in a bid to uplift the living condition of his people before his term of office ends in 2013.

“Despite of all my shortcomings in the younger years, I am certain that I have done my best in uplifting our town into what it is today. Once again, as I extend my most humble apology to you my beloved elders, I would like to assure everyone (parents) of a firmer, capable and trustworthy kind of governance ... even beyond the scheduled midterm May elections,” Constantino added. (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

Adlaw para sa tribu, ginsaulog sang mga Blaan kag Tagakaulos

Tribal beauty parade – Si  “1^st Manenggeya na Libun” (meaning beautiful girl) title holder Ms. Angelica Pane kaupod ang iban pa nga nagdalaug sang nagligad nga beauty search samtang sakay ang mga ini sa kabayo palibot sa Brgy. Poblacion, bag-o ang ginhiwat nga search sadtong Lunes (Nobyembre 19, 2012) para sa mga bag-o nga mga ethnic beauties sa pagsaulog sang Tribal Day sa Malungon, Sarangani. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

Blaan-Kaulo “sambuno” tribal sports – MAKITA sa laragway sanday (L-R) Pastor Felipe Sugabo (referee) Tribal Chieftain Edmund Pangilan, Jeorge Solomon, champion from Brgy. Poblacion), Hamsa Lino sang Datal Batong (Second) kag Jerome Bulanon sang Malandag (Third) kaupod si Sarangani ex-officio Board Member Arman U. Guili sa ginhimo nga awarding of prizes sang mga nagdalaug sa “Sambono” o tribal wrestling nga ginhimo kaupod sa pagsaulog sang Trbal Day sadtong Lunes (Nov. 19, 2012) sa Malungon, Sarangani. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

Manenggeya na Libun  – Si  Ms. Angelica Pane, “1^st Manenggeya na Libun” ( meaning beautiful girl ) title holder sang nagligad nga beauty search nga eksklusibo nga ginapartisahan sang mga lin-ay halin sa tribu sang mga Blaan kag Tagakaulos samtang nagatan-aw ini kaupod sang pipila ka mga tribal beauties sa ginhiwat nga street dancing competition sadtong adlaw nga Lunes (Nobyembre 19, 2012), bag-o ginhimo ang ikaduha (2^nd Maneggeya na Libun) nga kompetisyon upod sa selebrasyon sang Tribal Day sa banwa sang Malungon, Sarangani Province.  For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

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MALUNGON, Sarangani – Thousands of minorities belonging to the Blaan and Tagakaulo tribes trooped down the Sunken Arena here on Monday (November 19, 2012) to join the commemoration of Malungon town’s 5^th Tribal Day dubbed as - “Garbu ko, Tribu ako.”

Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino said Tribal Day, which was then part of the month of July weeklong S’lang and foundation anniversary fete, was separated into another whole day affair purposely to give more importance to what the Lumads’ did in upbringing Mal’gan town into what it is today.

 The said event was graced by top local and provincial government officials, and travelers from neighboring cities and provinces who come to observe and enjoy the colorful street-dancing competition, tribal wrestling or Sambuno, Fye’ kura (horse display), Saket Kura (horse fight) and the promotion of the newly established search for “Manenggeya na Libun” (meaning beautiful girl) in the municipality.

“Unlike other beauty contests, this beauty pageant (Manenggeya na Libun) is exclusively participated by tribal women who could speak, interpret and answer English or Pilipino questions with their own native lingos,” the pageant organizers explained.

Constantino, during the event also gave utmost appreciation to all the support that were stressed by both Sarangani Rep. Manny D. Pacquiao and Gov. Miguel A. Dominguez, ‘who have done much in uplifting the living condition of his people, and the local government’s longing to restore the vibrant yet vanishing customs and traditions of the Blaan and Tagakaulo tribes because of the influence that is being brought about by the western world.

 “It is but fairly impressive to note that through the celebration of S’lang and Tribal Day festivities, my administration has able to restore the then vanishing natural trait and traditions of our people. For this activity serve as an instructive reminder for the latter breeds to remember who they are, where they belong, and the importance of being Filipinos,” the half-blooded Blaan chief executive, said.

Constantino have also thanked Rep. Pacquiao not only of his untiring support in the promotion of the town’s tourist destinations, the construction of millions-worth infrastructure projects, but for giving Malungonians a chance to redeem themselves from the ‘burden caused by dirty politics.’

“I would also like to give weight to what our good Gov. Dominguez did and yet to be done for the good of our beloved municipality. The governor’s effort in building bridges, the stabilization of our education system, and construction of additional farm to market roads will never be forgotten, but shall forever reverberate and serve as symbol of good governance in the wits of everyone  of us here in Malungon,’ Constantino added.  

            Unmindful of the blistering heath of the sun, student-contingents in colorful traditional costumes parade toward Sunken Arena on Monday, where thousands of spectators have shared a festive atmosphere with the locals who are used to be proud of being called as Blaans and the Tagakaulos.

            In a message that was stretched amid the eventful day, Gov. Dominguez has applauded Malungon town for being a ‘top performing municipality in terms of progress and development in the entire province of Sarangani.’ He also urged Christian and tribal populace to continuously unite and share God’s blessings in a wonderful, quiet and harmonious way.

                “I would like to congratulate everybody who have joined us  in celebrating the 5^th tribal day. For it is of lucid fact that the continuous celebration of this annual event for the past five years could able to speak of itself -  as nothing less but a true emblem of success,” Dominguez said. (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

5th Tribal Day street-dancing competition in Malungon, Sarangani (Nov. 19, 2012)

 Proud to be Sarangans  - (Upper photo, standing L-R) Gov. Miguel Alcantara-Dominguez and Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino gestures with pride as they watches the colorful street-dancing competition that was held Monday (Nov. 19, 2012) at Sunken Arena amid the celebration of the 5^th Tribal Day dubbed as “Garbu ko, Tribu ako” in Malungon, Sarangani. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma)

Tribal Day street-dancing winner – Malungon National High School bagged third place during a street-dancing competition that was held on Monday (November 19, 2012), amid the 5^th Tribal Day celebration of Malungon town in Sarangani. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFICE)

Street-dancing parade – Clad in colorful ethnic costume, performers from Malandag National High School gracefully parade the major thoroughfares toward Sunken Arena Monday (November 19, 2012) amid the 5^th -year Tribal Day celebration of Malungon town dubbed as “Garbu ko, Tribu ako,” in Sarangani Province. MNHS has bagged the primary prize during the competition. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma)

“Garbu ko, Tribu ako” – Contingents from 2^nd-placer Banate National High School stretches to its best under the blistering heat of the sun on Monday (November 19, 2012) amid a street dancing competition that was held in collaboration with the 5^th Tribal Day celebration dubbed as “Gabu ko, Tribu ako” in Malungon, Sarangani Province. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Street dancing champion – Student-contingents of Malandag National High School dominated the street-dancing competition on Monday (Nov. 19, 2012) that was held during the celebration of Malungon town’s 5^th Tribal Day dubbed as “Garbu ko, Tribu ako” in Sarangani. For more information, please visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).