Usapin ng Kiblawan-Malungon border, tinuldokan!

A dot to long-time boundary dispute – (From right) Governor Claude Bautista and Malungon town municipal assessor Honnelyne Guilley-Toyogon beams with approval amid a healthy discussion between municipal Mayors Reynaldo Constantino and Jimmy Camanero Friday (July 26, 2013,) at the Provincial Capitol. The meeting has resulted the solution of the long-time boundary dispute at the south border of Malungon and Kiblawan town in Davao Del Sur. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani P. Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

SMI support for Peace and Development – (L-R) JoJo Josol, Sagittarius Mines community relations project manager and Governor Claude Bautista shares a light moment Friday (July 26, 2013), right after a peace and order conference that was attended by top local and provincial government authorities in Digos City. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani P. Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

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DIGOS CITY – MATAPOS ang may ilang dekada nang usapin hingil sa pagtumbok ng totoong hanganan na maghihiwalay sa bayan ng Malungon, Sarangani at Kiblawan, Davao Del Sur ay inaasahan ngayon ang mabilis na solusyon ng mga itinuturong conflicted borders matapos ang isinagawang pagpupulong noong araw ng b’yernes (July 26, 2013), ng mga matataas na opisyales ng pamahalaan ng magkaratig pook sa pangunguna ni Gob. Claude Bautista, dito sa naturang lungsod.

            

Sa paguusap nina Malungon Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino at Mayor Jimmy Camanero ay wala namang ipinakita na pag-aatubiling sumagayon ang huli na mapupunta sa lalawigan ng Sarangani ang may 3, 380 na ektaryang lupain (contested borderlines), na ayon pa’y pagmamayari ng bayan ng Malungon.

                

Isa sa mga isinumiteng ‘matibay’ na basihan ng Sarangani ay ang mapa na sinasabing mula sa kauluhang tangapan ng Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Kayamanan (DENR), at ng Kawanihan ng Pamamahala sa Lupa (Bureau of Lands), na naka base sa Binondo, Manila.

                

Ayon kay Malungon municipal assessor Honnelyne Guilley-Toyogon ay nakatuon ang pansin ngayon ng  lokal na pamahalaan na ilagay sa ilalim ng kanyang jurisdiction ang sitio Bulol Salo, na ayon sa ilang peace advocates ay naging sentro ngayon ng ilang kontrobersiya dahil sa sunod-sunod na inkuwentro ng militar at mga armadong grupo, at madugong sagupaan sa gitna ng tribong B’laan at nang mga Kristiyano dahil sa ‘clan war.’

          

“At least kung makukuha na ng bayan ang nasabing sitio ay mababawasan na rin ang konplekto sa mga hanganan, na lubhang nakapagpabagal sa mga nais naming ipatupad na progreso, kaayusan at katahimikan (progress, peace and order) sa mga matataas na bahagi ng barangays lalo na sa Datal Batong, Datal Bila, Malabod at Upper B’yangan, nitong bayan,” ani Toyogon.

                

Dahil dito ay sinabi ni Constantino na maari na umanong simulan ng lokal na pamahalaan ang pagaaral kung pano matulungan ang mga residente ng Bulol Salo, lakip na ang pagpairal ng wastong katahimikan sa naturang pook na siyang nais isakatuparan sa mga malalayong komunidad ng tribong B’laan, bago pa man tuluyang magtapos ang pangatlo at panghuling termino nito (Constantino)sa serbisyo publiko sa taong 2016.

                

Sinisiguro din ni Gob. Bautista na handa itong maki-isa at sumuporta sa mga proyekto ng mga karatig na bayanan lalo na sa usaping pangkatahimikan, -  "para mabigyan ng magandang kabuhayan, edukasyon, at kinabukasan ang mga maralitang kababayan - lalo na ang mga kabataan." (Isagani P. Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Bilang ng SK-barangay registrants, lomobo - Comelec

New MWC officials – Photo shows Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino as he solemnize the oath taking for newly elected officials of the Municipal Council of Women headed by its reelected president Norma P. Aida in Malungon, Sarangani Province. Compose of 72 various women’s organizations with 4, 100 members, MCW is now the largest women’s group in the municipality. (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

Registration for SK, barangay elections – Local Comelec workers had been exerting efforts since Monday, due to the heavy influx of registrants coming from the 31 barangays of Malungon town in Sarangani Province. Officials said there will be ‘no more extension’ after the scheduled 10-day registration period (July 22-31, 2013) for those who wanted to register and vote in the upcoming October 28 SK and barangay synchronized elections. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

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MALUNGON, Sarangani – PATULOY na tumataas ang bilang ng mga nagpaparehistro sa Commission on Elections mula ng magsimula ang sampung (10) araw (Hulyo 22-31, 2013) na palugit ng naturang tangapan noong araw ng Lunes, kaugnay sa nakatakdang pilian ng Sangguniang Kabataan at Barangay sa darating na buwan ng Oktobre nitong taon.

                

Ayon kay Municipal Comelec Officer Teresita M. Galindez ay wala umanong tigil ang pagdaloy ng mga nagnanais makaboto mula sa 31 barangays ng naturang bayan dahil sa naging babala ng Komisyon, na wala na umano itong ibibigay na ‘extension’ sa pagrehistro matapos ang mga itinakdang araw nito.

                

“Maliban kasi sa mga bagong botante para sa SK at barangay elections ay kinakailangan din namin na maisaayos ang talaan ng mga dating rehestrado na ngayo’y nagnanais bomoto, na nawala (deactivated) sa listahan ng kani-kanilang mga presinto dahil sa hindi paghalal sa loob ng matagal na panahon,” ani Galindez.

                

Sinabi din nito na sa kasalukuyan ay inaasahan ng nakakataas na tangapan ng Comelec ang pagrehistro ng may 740, 000 katao sa buong bansa para sa barangay elections, samantalang tinatantiya naman na aabot sa may 2-milyon na mga kabataan na mula sa 15-17 taong gulang ang lalahok sa halalan ng Sangguniang Kabataan.

                

Nilinaw din ni Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez na wala umanong bayad ang ginagawang registration at updating ng mga personal information ng mga botanate sa kahit saan mang tangapan ng Komisyon sa buong kapuluan. (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

P1.2M na mga bahay at ari-arian, tinupok ng apoy sa Malungon

Instant tragedy – Victims try to retrieve useful pieces that are left from the wrath of fire which gutted down an estimated P1.2M-worth of properties at early dawn on Tuesday (July 23, 2013) in Malungon, Sarangani Province. (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Quick response team – (L-R) Local police chief, P/Chief Insp. Lorobe Rojo, Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino and former vice mayor-turned municipal councilor Benjamin Guilley were among those who responded on Tuesday’s (July 23, 2013) early dawn blaze which gutted down more or less P1.2M-worth of properties in Malungon, Sarangani Province. (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Fire wreckage – Firefighters continuously pours the smoldering debris of six residential and business establishments that were gutted down by fire at early dawn on Tuesday (July 23, 2013) in Malungon, Sarangani Province. BFP authorities estimated the total cost of burned possessions to more or less, P1.2M. (Jojo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

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MALUNGON, Sarangani Province – TINATANTIYANG aabot sa P1.2M na halaga ng mga bahay at ariarian ang mabilis na tinupok ng apoy kahapon (July 23, 2013) ng madaling araw  dito sa naturang bayan.   

                

Ayon kay BFP Fire Marshall, Insp. Jonathan A. Gazo ay anim na mga kabahayan na karamihan ay gawa sa light materials ang tuluyang nasunog, samantalang isa naman ang naiulat na nagtamo ng 2nd degree burns sa kaliwang braso, dahil sa naturang insidente na nagsimula mga alas 3:00 ng madaling araw, at tuluyang naidiklarang “fire out’ mga bandang - 3:45 am.  

               

“Sa kasalukuyan kasi ay di pa natin masasabi kung ano talaga ang sanhi ng mabilis na pagliyab, lakip na ang wastong halaga ng mga natupok na ari-arian dahil sa patuloy na isinasagawang imbistigasyon,” ani Gazo.

                

Gayon pa man ay sinabi ng itinuturong nakasaksi na si Ronald Antipolo, na maaring ‘short circuit’ ang naging dahilan ng trahedya dahil sa nakita nito na biglaang pagliyab ng kawad ng kuryente.

                

Kinilala naman ni Gazo ang naging biktima ng bahagyang pagkasunog sa braso na si Philip Cardona.

                

Sa isinagawang pakikipag-usap sa mga residente at ilang pamilya ng mga biktima ay sinabi ng mga ito na wala naman sila umanong nakikita na dahilan para punahin ang local na tangapan ng BFP na nakahimpil may 700 na metro lamang ang layo mula sa pinagyarihan ng insidente, dahil sa mabilis nitong pag-responde.  

                

Ang mga tauhan ng lokal na pamahalaan na unang dumalo sa naturang trahedya ay sina Mayor Bong Constantino, dating bise mayor-turned muncipal councilor Benjamin Guilley at ang local police station chief na si P/Chief Insp. Lorobe Rojo.

                

Kinilala ni Gazo ang mga may-ari ng mga nasunog na bahay na sina Amy Paler, Roy Cadorna, Arlo Liray, Sheba Libre, Julieta Guili at isang nagangalang, Jaime. (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Preschool kids join RFC day, Nutri-Month celebration in Sarangani



 

Pacman, VG Jinkee attend RFC day and Nutri-Month celebration – Preschool kids rush to meet Rep. Manny Pacquiao and better half, Vice Gov. Jinkee during the recently held Nutri-Month and RFC Day celebration in Malungon, Sarangani. The affair, attended by hundreds of children from different preschools, was also stress in relation to the natal day celebration of Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino’s wife Roselyn (left), who is the local nutrition officer of the said town. (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICER/ ippalma).



Pacquiao share light moment with kids on RFC Day – Rep. Manny Pacquiao and better half, Vice Gov. Jinkee, together with (L-R) Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino and wife Roselyn, share some souvenir shots with kids from different preschools during the celebration of the 39th Nutrition Month and Rose Feeds the Children (FRC) program in Malungon, Sarangani. (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

Rose Feeds the Children – Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino’s better half Roselyn, who is the local nutrition action officer, deliver in her speech the importance of proper nutrition for children during the LGU-SMI initiated Rose Feeds the Children (RFC) program. The affair, which was graced by no less Rep. Manny Pacquiao and wife, Vice Gov. Jinkee Jamora-Pacquiao, was held in correlation to the commemoration of the 39th Nutrition Month and the first lady’s natal day celebration  in Malungon, Sarangani Province.  (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Best of Friends – Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel D. Pacquiao shares a healthy discussion with his old pal Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino, PCM’s vice executive president, while the latter’s better half Roselyn listen during the recently held 39th Nutrition Month celebration and Rose Feeds the Children (RFC) program in Malungon, Sarangani Province. (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

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MALUNGON, Sarangani – Hundreds of kids from different preschools were given various toys and gifts amid the celebration of the 39th Nutrition Month that was initiated by Sagittarius Mine’s (SMI) and the local government, through its Rose Feeds the Children (RFC) program in Malungon, Sarangani Province.

                Dubbed as “Gutom at malnutrisyon, sama-sama nating wakasan,” the whole day affair was attended by no less Sarangani Cong. Manny Pacquiao and wife, Vice Governor-elect Jinkee Jamora-Pacquiao who shared their time of having fun with kids from the 15 nursery schools of barangays Malalag Cogon, Malandag and Nagpan at the municipal gymnasium.

                 RFC organizer Roselyn Dadivas-Constantino, better half of Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino said the celebration was assisted by Sagittarius Mines Incorporated (SMI) in its bid to share the company’s concern on children’s health and nutrition. SMI officials said these are among the priorities that are specified under its community education and development programs.

                 “Actually this is now the second time that Sagittarius Mines have shared assistance to our RFC nutrition program. Last year, the company also helped the local government in sharing food and gifts to over a thousand children at Sunken Arena here in this municipality,” said Constantino, who also thanked the Pacquiao couple of their unfading support to the Constantino administration. 

                Mayor Constantino said the gathering was held in bond to his wife’s (Roselyn) birthday celebration on July 13, day before Malungon town celebrated its 2-day (July 14-15, 2013) star studded 44th –year Foundation Anniversary. 

                Reports said through the efforts and direct supervision of Ms. Constantino, the local nutrition council’s concurrent chairperson, Malungon have able to achieve prestigious awards as being Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition in 2007 and 2008, in Region 12. (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Racing machines roar, as SIAKOL band rocks Malungon town..

A clash of yelling machines – Expert racers battle to finish during the opening of the two-day 44th – year Foundation Anniversary of Malungon town in Sarangani Province.  Sponsored by no less Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao, the breathtaking event was chaired by newly elected Vice Mayor, Erwin Asgapo. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Yelling bird roars over Baghdad – A fearless biker takes off the Baghdad racing ground amid a national competition for high speed racing machines that was sponsored by Rep. Manny Pacquiao to highlight the two-day 44th Foundation Anniversary celebration of Malungon town in Sarangani Province. Winners to the competition chaired by Vice Mayor-elect Erwin Asgapo are: The champ Ted Conde of Ozamiz;  (1st runner up) Joven Lagrada – Agusan; Donard Yuzon - Iloilo; Winsor Famorca – Guimaras, Iloilo; and Jessie Pineda of Tagum City. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Wingless birds goes airborne in Mal’gan – Racing machines yell as it goes airborne with the country’s daring racers during a motocross competition that highlighted the 2-day (July 14-15, 2013) 44th Foundation Anniversary celebration of Malungon town in Sarangani Province. The Rep. Manny D. Pacquiao sponsored event was chaired by newly elected Vice Mayor, Erwin Asgapo. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

SIAKOL rock Malungon town – The popular four-man band Siakol, best known of its ‘Lakas Tama’ hit song, rocked over a thousand spectators during finale night of the 2-day (July 14-15) star studded 44th – year foundation anniversary celebration of Malungon town in Sarangani Province. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

LAKAS TAMA – Bassist Wowie Flores rocks on stage in tune of Siakol band’s hard hitting songs during the culmination night of the two-day (July 14-15, 2013) star studded 44th Founding Anniversary celebration of Malungon town in Sarangani Province. For more information, visit malungon.blogspot.com (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ippalma)

BODY Fest, ALON band highlights Malungon fest

Search for Malungon’s Ms Body Fest – Candidates shows off their beauty, intelligence and talent on Sunday night’s search for Ms Body Fest ’13. The event, chaired by municipal councilor Mariano ‘Jun’ Escalada, was one among the highlights during the two-day (July 14-15, 2013) star studded 44th –year Foundation Anniversary celebration of Malungon town in Sarangani Province. Search winners are Seony Licanda (Ms Body Fest ’13), Jezza Montijo (1st runner up) and 2nd runner up, Ms. Stephany Shane Mejia. (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

Ms BODY Fest ‘13 – Having the height, beauty and the charms, top winner Seony Licanda is flanked by (L-R) Municipal Councilor Jun Escalada and Vice Mayor Erwin Asgapo shortly after coronation on Sunday night in Malungon, Sarangani Province. The star studded two-day (July 14-15, 2013) fete was held to highlight the commemoration of Malungon town’s 44th –year Foundation Anniversary in Sarangani Province. (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

ROCK HEART  – ALON  band guitarist Ulay stretch for the lead as he plays a pinoy blues number on Sunday night  (July 14) with ‘Pusong Bato’ hit composer-singer Renee Dela Rosa at the Sunken Arena, to highlight the celebration of Malungon town’s 44th –year Foundation Anniversary  dubbed as ‘Celebrating God’s Favors” in Sarangani Province. (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

PUSONG BATO in Mal’gan – Singer-composer Renee Dela Rosa (2nd – R) of ALON Band perform on stage at Sunken Arena  on Sunday night (July 14, 2013) to stress the opening of the 2-day star studded 44th –year Foundation Anniversary celebration of Malungon town in Sarangani Province.  (JoJo Gocotano – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE/ ippalma).

Formal turnover and oath taking ceremony of newly voted government officials in General Santos City..

The PCM’s linchpins, and pride of Sarangans – (From left) Newly elected Sarangani Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao is flanked by husband Rep. Manny Pacquiao, outgoing Gov. Miguel Dominguez, and the congressman’s mom Dionecia as they grace the oath taking of Mayor-elect Ronel Rivera and other Pacquiao-led People’s Champ Movement political party winners in General Santos City. (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

A gesture of acceptance and recognition - – Incoming city Mayor Ronel Rivera has been conferred with an emblematic souvenir by outgoing chief executive, Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio on Sunday (June 29, 2013), during the formal turnover and oath taking ceremony for newly elected government officials  in General Santos City. (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

Gearing for a more progressive Gensan - Business tycoon-turned city chief executive, Mayor-elect Ronel Rivera share Generals a partial of his economic development plans including the fortification of the fishing industry Sunday (June 29, 2013), during his inaugural speech in General Santos City. (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

The unbeatable SP ‘empress’   - The low profiled Vice Mayor Shirlyn Banas-Nograles pose for a memento shot with outgoing city Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio on Sunday (June 29, 2013), following the formal turnover and oath taking ceremony for newly elected officials in General Santos City. (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE)

The winds beneath her wing – Reelected Vice Mayor Shirlyn Banas-Nograles is flanked Sunday (June 29, 2013) by her beloved family with mom Ate Bebet (4th –L) and supportive husband Danny (4th-R), following the official oath taking ceremony for newly elected city officials lead by Mayor-elect Ronel Rivera in General Santos City. (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

A momentous event – Vice Mayor-elect Shirlyn Banas and better half Danny Nograles, pose for a memento during the oath taking of newly elected government officials in General Santos City. Second termer VM Nograles of the Pacquiao-led People’s Champ Movement won via landslide against her closest political rival during the recently held 2013 elections. (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).

A warm submission to farewell – A misty-eyed outgoing Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio gestures with utmost respect before a huge crowd of thousand Generals as she bids for her final salute of  farewell amid the remarkable turnover of responsibility to the incoming mayor of General Santos City. (Isagani Palma – MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).