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Glan Tourism Master Plan off the press
GLAN, Sarangani (December 28, 2011) — After almost a year in the works, the Glan Tourism Master Plan is finally out. On Tuesday (December 27), the GTMP was brought out during a simple but fitting turnover ceremony at the Glan Training Center, with Mayor Victor James B. Yap, Sr. accepting the 100-page document on behalf of the Municipality of Glan. Glan is home to the famous Gumasa white … [Read More...]
Mountaineers advocate tourism, education, and environment
By ARIEL LALISAN ALABEL, Sarangani (December 1, 2011) – In the early morning of November 26, more than a hundred people gathered at the James L. Chiongbian Provincial Capitol building. That day was a big day for Sarangani Province as it celebrates its 19th Foundation Anniversary and 9th MunaTo Festival. But those who gathered at the Capitol lobby that morning did not come for the … [Read More...]
Mountaineers on tree-planting activity
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 29, 2011) – Mountaineers plant acacia, mahogany, and Spanish cedar saplings at sitio New Canaan, barangay Pag-asa during the 1st MunaTo EcoTrek over the weekend. The eco-trek aimed to promote eco-tourism, advocate the protection of the province's natural resources and drumbeat sustainable development in the local community. (Ariel Lalisan/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) … [Read More...]
Mountaineers for education
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 29, 2011) - More than a hundred mountaineers from Sarangani and nearby provinces and cities crossed rivers and traversed hills to deliver books for the pupils and students of New Canaan Integrated School as part of the 1st MunaTo EcoTrek last weekend. (Ariel Lalisan/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) … [Read More...]
Atnayan Falls attracts mountaineers
ALABEL, Sarangani (November 29, 2011) – Mountaineers rest at their final destination, the Atnayan Falls, after a tree-planting activity during the 1st MunaTo EcoTrek. The trek was participated in by 13 mountaineering clubs and freelancers from Kabacan, Cotabato; Tupi, South Cotabato; Koronadal City, General Santos City and Sarangani. A total of 80 mountaineering enthusiasts conquered Atnayan … [Read More...]
Upgraded Tawi-Tawi airport draws commercial airlines, investor interest
BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI—Once considered one of the most inaccessible provinces in the country, Tawi-Tawi is experiencing a surge in business activity and investor interest. Through a partnership between the Philippines and U.S. Governments, the Tawi-Tawi airport runway was upgraded. This month, Cebu-Pacific begins new commercial flight routes daily from Zamboanga City to Sanga-Sanga airport in … [Read More...]
Sunset watching in National Mango Congress venue
GUMASA, Glan, Sarangani (September 28, 2011) - A delegate to the 13th National Mango Congress gazes at the horizon Wednesday, September 28, from Isla Jardin del Mar resort in typhoon-free Sarangani. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) … [Read More...]
Gumasa sunset during mango congress
GUMASA, Glan, Sarangani (September 28, 2011) - A small fishing boat is seen from Isla Jardin del Mar resort as it sails for a fishing expedition to the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape Wednesday, September 28. While the sun sets, the 13th National Mango Congress unfolds in Gumasa. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) … [Read More...]
Trekkers reach 70-foot high waterfalls
MAITUM, Sarangani (September 8, 2011) – Mountaineers reach Dakeol Falls (1st tier) over the weekend. It is estimated to be 70 feet high. The mountaineers were not able to reach the 2nd and 3rd tiers because of time constraints but discovered many breathtaking sceneries in sitio Angko, barangay Batian. (Beth Ramos/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE) … [Read More...]
Maitum mountaineers explore town’s jungle
MAITUM, Sarangani (September 8, 2011) – Municipal employees and local mountaineers take time to pose while on their way to sitio Angko in barangay Batian which is the starting point of their mountain expedition over the weekend. The trekkers, looking for more sites that would fit the “Sarangani your adventure” tourism brand of the province, explored caves and immersed with the Tboli … [Read More...]
