Maasim, Sarangani(  May 17, 2012)- Joseph Oncada of Sarangani Paragliding Club takes off smoothly to do some practice rounds, Thursday May 17, 2012, in preparation for the fun fly accuracy landing competition that kicks off Friday, May 18, 2012, in time for the opening of Sarangani Bay Festival. According to Oncada, the fun fly and fun match will be participated in by Paraglider enthusiasts from Manila.

Maasim, Sarangani (May 17, 2012) – Members of Sarangani Paragliding Club ride air currents and hot air masses like what birds do to extend their flight and enjoy moving through the sky over the hills of Maasim, Thursday, May 17, 2012. The Club organized the 1st SarBAy Fest Fun Fly landing accuracy competition on May 18-20. According to Joseph Oncada, vice president of the Club, there are paragliding enthusiasts from Manila joining the fun fly match.

By JUN RAMOS

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 16, 2012) – A bigger and grander Sarangani Bay Festival awaits water sports enthusiasts, beach lovers, partygoers, tourists and locals alike as the biggest beach festival in Mindanao takes off Friday (May 18) and peaks with the sunset until sunrise party the next day.

“This year’s SarBay is expected to be the grandest and hopefully the biggest in the country in terms of visitors and tourist arrivals,” said Larry Asparin, acting coordinator of Sarangani Tourism and Investment Promotions Center.

“Preparations have been done right after last year’s SarBay to address the gray areas specifically the venue, security, waste...
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ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) - A Muslim pupil recites a poem of peace as guests in the presidential table (from L-R) Rolando Doria, Sagittarius Mines Incorporated superintendent; Vice Governor Steve Solon; Governor Migs Dominguez; ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman; Vice Mayor Uttoh Salem Cutan of Maasim; Alimudin Hassan, Al Haj, executive assistant for Cultural Affairs of General Santos City government; Board Member Abdulracman Pangolima and Board Member Limuel Gacula  listen during the opening program of 3rd Provincial Musabaqah Tuesday, May 15, at the Capitol gymnasium. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) – ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman delivers his message as the guest speaker at the opening program of 3rd Provincial Musabaqah Tuesday, May 15, at the Capitol gymnasium. Hataman lauded Governor Migs Dominguez for the Madaris program implemented by the Kalinaw Sarangani Unit of the office of the governor. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) - Delegates from Maitum won best in uniform at the opening program of 3rd Provincial Musabaqah Tuesday, May 15, at the Capitol gymnasium. Musabaqah is a Madaris intramurals. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) - Alimudin Hassan, Al Haj, executive assistant for Cultural Affairs of General Santos City government, commends the administration of Governor Migs Dominguez for the unwavering support it has given to Madaris program implemented by  Kalinaw Sarangani Unit. Hassan was guest at the opening program of 3rd Provincial Musabaqah Tuesday, May 15, at the Capitol gymnasium with this year's theme “Paligsahan para sa Kapayapaan". (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) - Governor Migs Dominguez answers questions from media in an ambush interview at the opening program of 3rd Provincial Musabaqah Tuesday, May 15, at the Capitol gymnasium. Musabaqah is Madaris intramurals organized by the Provincial Governor’s Office through its Kalinaw Sarangani Unit. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) - Delegates from Malapatan won the most attendance citation during the opening program of 3rd Provincial Musabaqah Tuesday, May 15, at the Capitol gymnasium. Musabaqah is Madaris intramurals organized by the Provincial Governor’s Office  through its Kalinaw Sarangani Unit. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) - Vice Mayor Uttoh Salem Cutan, a former MNLF commander, administers the oath of sportsmanship to participants of the Provincial Musabaqah at its opening program Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Capitol gymnasium. Musabaqah, now on its 3rd year, was organized by the Provincial Governor’s Office through its Kalinaw Sarangani Unit. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) - Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon gives his inspirational message to the participants of 3rd Provincial Musabaqah or sportsfest with this year’s theme “Paligsahan para sa Kapayapaan”. The event was participated in by Muslim communities from the municipalities of Alabel, Malapatan, Glan, Maasim, Kiamba, and Maitum at the Capitol gym Tuesday, May 15. This activity was initiated by Kalinaw Sarangani Unit under the Office of the Provincial Governor. (Ivan Arroyo/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) - Contingents, Madrasas and pupils of Madaris schools from all over the province join the parade during the provincial Musabaqah or Madaris intramurals with the theme "Paligsahan para sa Kapayapaan" Tuesday, May 15, at the national highway fronting the Capitol complex. The Musabaqah is showcasing Bangsamoro pangingadan (Moro village), sports and academic competitions among Madaris centers provincewide. It will run until May 17. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

By COCOY SEXCION

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) - Governor Mujiv Hataman of the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) today commended Governor Migs Dominguez for his Madaris program in Sarangani.

In his speech as guest speaker at the opening program of the 3rd Provincial Musabaqah or Madaris intramurals in Sarangani Tuesday (May 15) at the Capitol gymnasium, Hataman acknowledged the efforts of Governor Dominguez to foster education among his Muslim constituents.

“Alam ninyo, napaka swerte niyo. Inikot ko na ang buong ARMM at halos buong Mindanao. Hindi pa ako nakatuklas nag isang gobernador na hindi Muslim pero nagsusumikap na higit pa ang ginawa ng isa...
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ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) - Madaris pupils join the parade during the provincial Musabaqah or Madaris intramurals with the theme "Paligsahan para sa Kapayapaan" Tuesday, May 15, at the Provincial Capitol. Participated in by some 3,000 mulits (pupils), Madaris facilitators and parents from the six coastal municipalities, Madaris for peace is a component project of Governor Migs Dominguez’ Kalinaw Sarangani Unit. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (May 15, 2012) – Newly-installed Maasim Mayor Arturo Lawa (right) expresses his gratitude as he pays a courtesy call to the members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) headed by Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (left) during the SP's regular session Tuesday, May 15. Lawa, a former SP member, was recently proclaimed as the rightful winner of the mayoralty post of Maasim town in the 2010 elections. Mayor Lawa assumed office after a writ of execution was issued upholding the decision of the Comelec and Supreme Court nullifying the proclamation of the previous official. (Ivan Arroyo/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (May 15, 2012) – Sarangani Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon delivers an inspirational message before pastors from Sarangani, General Santos and South Cotabato during the International Care Ministry (ICM) Festival 2012 held at barangay Fatima ICM Multi Purpose Training Center Monday, May 14. (Ivan Arroyo/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)