Items filtered by date: March 2022

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (March 12, 2022) – (From right) Engr. Dave Kristofher Distor who represented Provincial Engineer Jerry Belbider; Cornelio Ramirez Jr., executive director of Sarangani-based Environmental Conservation and Protection Center (ECPC) and the Provincial Integrated Water Security Council (PIWSC) chairperson; Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator Engr. Alain J. Alcala; and Engr. Ruben Pelones, provincial health office sanitary engineer, sit as panelists during the knowledge forum as part of the Sarangani Provincial Water Summit 2022 on March 10. The discussion centered on the province’s water resource management, investment in water supply and sanitation. The forum was led by Clarissa Rendon (extreme left), Safe Water field manager for Sarangani. The water summit was first in Sarangani and was organized by the provincial government in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Safe Water Project. The event was also attended by Board Members Benjamin Donato, Irish Louie Arnado-Beñola; Engr. Gerald Faciol, assistant provincial administrator for operation; some provincial and municipal officials and department heads, partners and stakeholders. (Jake Narte-Joshua John Pantonial/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (March 12, 2022) – Vice Governor Elmer De Peralta and Assistant Provincial Administrator for Operation Engr. Gerald Faciol sign on the pledge of commitment and support during the Sarangani Provincial Water Summit 2022 on March 10. The commitment signing symbolizes the province’s undertakings to protect, conserve and manage the use of water resources to sustainably preserve the resource for future generations and provide adequate safe water supply and sanitation services to every Sarangan. (Jake Narte-Joshua John Pantonial/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (March 12, 2022) – Engr. Gerald Faciol, assistant provincial administrator for operations, presents the proposed provincial integrated water security plan of Sarangani on March 10 during the Sarangani Provincial Water Summit 2022. In his presentation, Faciol highlighted the importance of having an integrated water security plan “because we don’t have this yet in the province and we know that everything revolves around water”. He also disclosed that some areas in Glan, Malapatan, Alabel, Malungon and Maasim “are already experiencing a shortage of water supply.” Through the conduct of the summit, it will help and support the provincial government in developing its first water security plan which is grounded on climate and hydrological data and will link plans to improve water resource management and water supply and sanitation services of the province. (Jake Narte-Joshua John Pantonial/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 11, 2022) – Kids enjoy the games and activities prepared by the staff of the Sarangani Provincial Hospital (SPH) on March 9 during the carnival-themed vaccination drive for the pediatric group ages 5-11 at the SPH, Capitol compound. According to Dr. Aileen Brion, chief of hospital, the carnival-themed vaccination was initiated to “set the mood of the environment” in order to make the kids feel comfortable and unafraid of the vaccination. “Kasi iba ‘yung concept kapag nasa hospital eh. So even if they are in the setting of a hospital, at least when they come here they will be excited,” Brion said. During the activity, snacks and goodies were given to the kids, fun and exciting videos were played in the waiting area, and games along with prizes were waiting after the kids receive their shots. (Martin Fernando Bernad Jr.-Jori Mae R. Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 11, 2022) – Antoinette Miel S. Atablanco, 7, gets her Covid-19 jab on March 9 at the Sarangani Provincial Hospital (SPH) during the carnival-themed vaccination drive for the pediatric group ages 5-11 years old. Miel was accompanied by her mother, Myra Atablanco who is a pharmacist at the SPH, as she received her Pfizer shot. In the vaccination site, kids who are getting their shots are in a separate area from the kids in the waiting line in order to avoid “instilling fear” in the minds of the children. In the setup, fun videos and movies are played for the kids to watch as they wait for their turn to be vaccinated. After getting their jabs, kids were given goodies and snacks as they wait in the observation area. The vaccination drive for the children was among the initiatives of the provincial government in the continuing fight against Covid-19. (Martin Fernando Bernad Jr.-Jori Mae R. Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 11, 2022) – The Department of Health Region XII has turned over several health essentials and logistics to the provincial government of Sarangani through its Provincial Health Office on March 9 at the Capitol compound. The team from DOH XII, led by Pharmacist Judele Amor Cornejo (in pink top), distributed 99,000 pieces of face masks, 1,600 bottles of alcohol, 5,000 pieces of N95 masks, 440 boxes of ascorbic acid, and 200 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), which amounts to P1M in total. According to Sanitary Engineer Ruben Pelones, the logistics are set to be distributed to the seven municipalities in support of the health and frontline workers in the continuing fight against Covid-19. (Martin Fernando Bernad Jr.-Jori Mae R. Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 11, 2022) – Xavier Xrruz Veniegas, 10, (right) and Zhawn Zyryl Veniegas, 8, receive their 2nd dose of Pfizer vaccines on March 9 during the carnival-themed vaccination drive for the pediatric group ages 5-11 at the Sarangani Provincial Hospital, Capitol compound. The Veniegas siblings were among the 130 kids vaccinated on March 9. According to Dr. Aileen Brion, chief of hospital, most of the kids catered during the vaccination drive were children of SPH staff and Capitol employees who were due for their second dose of vaccines. Games in the carnival setting include toss coin, duck shooting, wheel of fortune, and others. (Martin Fernando Bernad Jr.-Jori Mae R. Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 8, 2022) – Sheryl Timario (right), adviser of the Grade 12 Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) students of Tokawal National High School, distributes advocacy materials such as ballpoint pens, alcohol in spray bottles, and bag tags to students on March 7 during the pilot limited face-to-face classes at Tokawal National High School. These materials were produced by the Provincial Information Office containing Sulong Equality, Covid-19 health protocols, and disaster preparedness advocacies. Tokawal National High School is the first school in Alabel to implement the limited face-to-face classes on March 7. According to Timario, they are looking forward to having face-to-face graduation at the end of the school year. “And hopefully magkaroon din sana yung mga students ng work immersion kasi mas mainam talaga na meron silang exposure sa actual environment,” she added. (Jake Narte – Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 8, 2022) – Tokawal National High School begins its limited face-to-face classes on March 7, with the Grade 12 students under the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand as its first set of participating students. Sheryl Timario (right), adviser of the Grade 12 section Mars, said all the 16 students in her class who participated in the limited face-to-face on Monday are already fully-vaccinated individuals. “Nagbriefing muna kami kung ano ang mangyayari, ano ang gagawin nila, and how they will engage in their classes during the pandemic, especially the very basic health protocols such as physical distancing, the handwashing or disinfecting, and the proper wearing of face masks,” Timario said. Marivic Lomocso, principal I of Tokawal NHS, said that all teachers and other working staff of the school are also fully-vaccinated and some have received their booster shots. “Tokawal is the only and first school pa lang na nag-implement ng limited face-to-face sa Alabel, and the students were really excited,” Lomocso said. “Tokawal National High School must be a safe and conducive learning environment for the students in the conduct of face-to-face classes,” Lomocso added. (Jake Narte – Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 6, 2022) – Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon speaks before guests during the Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan towards National Recovery on February 26 at Alabel municipal gym. Solon expressed how thankful he is for the current administration in support to the endeavors of the province through the different programs and projects. Solon was pleased with the changes brought by the current administration under the leadership of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, especially in the aspect of peace and order where true and lasting peace and unity has been achieved in Sarangani. “Pinaagi sa tabang sa current administration, daghan kaayo tag naabrihan nga mga dalan diri sa atong probinsya gikan sa mga nagalagyong areas paingon sa atong sentro kung asa nagka-access ta para maabot ang mga lugar kung asa naay presensya sa mga kalihukan,” said Solon. “Sa atong pagtinabangay pinaagi sa tabang sa atong national government, nahinay-hinayan gyud natog hunong ang mga inserhensya sa atong probinsiya,” Solon added. (Tres Besana-Joshua John Pantonial/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)