Located in the southern tip of the Philippines, a tropical paradise, is the Province of Sarangani. Nature trippers find refuge in the clean peaceful white sand beach. Dive and snorkeling fanatics can’t get enough of the marvelous diving grounds where exotic and untouched coral gardens spread out.
Sarangani, as a province, is more widely known because it is the hometown of the Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and is next to the Tuna Capital of the Philippines.
But little do people know that Sarangani province is named after its bay – Sarangani Bay.
The province is situated as the country’s major gateway to the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-the Philippines - East Asean Growth Area. With its proximity to its regional counterparts, Sarangani is in a unique position to marshal its resources, entice tourists and investors, and compete in an international market under a borderless trade regime.
And did I mention that I am also a proud local and Ilokano from Maitum? Yes, you could trace my roots there for my father and my grandparents came from this beautiful place. I guess it is also evident that its people is as beautiful as the place.
Its rich history as well as astounding archeological finds, blended with some of the Philippines’ best beaches, waterfalls, distinct biodiversity, mountain ranges, crystal clear rivers make Maitum truly a gem of the Celebes.
Representing the humble officials of Saragani.
Rogelio D. Pacquiao
Governor
““Governor Rogelio Pacquiao, or “ Gov. Ruel” as his beloved constituents fondly call him, has always had a heart for the poor. Bereft of a comfortable life during his tender years, he is determined to create a better future for the next generation of Sarangans. Despite having been raised in abject poverty, he never felt incapable. Instead, he took it as a challenge to alter his situation, which progressed into a bigger aspiration: to change the lives of his fellowmen in similar situations. ”
Elmer T. De Peralta
Vice Governor
““WhenVice Governor Dr. Elmer Tugaoen De Peralta, also known as DokVice, has the heart of both a physician and a politician. It was in 1993 when he graduated with a medical degree from Davao Medical School Foundation and acquired his license as a Doctor of Medicine. In 2007, he started his political career as Vice Mayor of the municipality of Kiamba. DokVice always sees his passion for public service as an opportunity to be a channel of blessing to those in need, especially the people of Sarangani. ”
Steve Chiongban Solon
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““ Congressman Steve Chiongbian Solon is a public servant who emerged from the business community. He comes from a family with a long and successful business and public service history. After receiving his Associate’s Degree from Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania, he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Fordham University in New York. ”
Russell Capena Jamora
Chairman
““ Straight out of college, Steve passed the General Securities Representative Exam (Series 7) and the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination (Series 63) and became a licensed stock broker on Wall Street. After spending several years in the United States, Steve moved back to the Philippines in 1996 and continued his career in the financial industry, managing several local and global equities portfolios. ”
Jess Cuaresma Bascuna
Committee on Blue Ribbon
““Born in Barangay Tango, Glan, in the province of Sarangani on the 17th day of June 1982, Gov. Ruel is the youngest of the four children of Rosalio Laraga Pacquiao and Dionesia Mejia Dapridran. He spent most of his childhood in General Santos City, where he finished his primary and secondary education. ”
Arnold Reyes Abequibel
Committee on Public Order
““A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth.”
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