Items filtered by date: June 2022

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 24, 2022) – Locals of Maasim dance to the groove of upbeat music as they follow their zumba instructors in the Zumba and Fun Run activity on June 21 at the municipal grounds. The Zumba and Fun Run were among the activities during the last day of the celebration of the 15th Kestebeng Festival and 53rd Founding Anniversary of Maasim. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAITUM, Sarangani (June 23, 2022) - Mayor Alexander Bryan Reganit (left), Center Director of Department of Agriculture - Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) Benjamin John C. Basilio, the Provincial Government of Sarangani thru Acting Provincial Veterinarian Bernard C. Cababat and Provincial Agriculturist Jonathan C. Duhaylungsod and Pangi Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PAMULCO) signed a memorandum of agreement for the Dairy Box Project by Department of Agriculture - Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) on June 22 at JLC Hall. Mayor Reganit expressed his gratitude and promised to maintain the said project. (Marvin John Regidor - Abegail R. Novicio/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 21, 2022) – Datu Edmund Pangilan (extreme right), provincial tribal chieftain, leads the ritual of giving blessing to the tribal chieftains and leaders of Maasim on June 19 during the IP Day at the Municipal gym. Maasim has two dominant tribes which are the Blaan and Tboli, with 10 barangay tribal councils which include barangays Tinoto, Amsipit, Kablacan, Daliao, Lumatil, Nomoh, Kanalo, Pananag, Lumasal, and Bales. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 21, 2022) – Bae Limpayen Jennifer Sibug-Las, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Commissioner for Central Mindanao, encouraged the Tbolis and Blaans of Maasim to always look back to their roots and to never forget their identity. “Ang tribu nga walay kaalam sa iyang kultura ug kinaiya, sama ra sa usa ka kahoy nga walay ugat,” Sibug-Las said. Sibug-Las was the keynote speaker during the IP Day on June 19 in celebration of the 15th Kestebeng Festival and 53rd Founding Anniversary of Maasim. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 21, 2022) – Mayor Zyrex Pacquiao lauds the indigenous people community of Maasim on June 19 during the IP Day celebration at the municipal gym. “Dako akong pagtahod ug pagpasalamat kaninyo tungod sa inyong dakong suporta kanako ug sa kalambuan sa munisipyo sa Maasim, hilabi na sa peace and development nato diri sa atong munisipyo,” he told the participants. The IP Day is among the highlights of the celebration of Maasim’s 15th Kestebeng Festival and 53rd Founding Anniversary. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 21, 2022) – The indigenous peoples community of Maasim, which include the Tboli and Blaan tribes, parade wearing their traditional clothing on June 19 during the celebration of the IP Day at the municipal compound. After some rituals done during the program, the IPs also participated in some tribal dance contest and tribal games. The IP Day is among the highlights of the celebration of the 15th Kestebeng Festival and 53rd Founding Anniversary of Maasim. Kestebeng is a Tboli term for unity or “joined together.” (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 20, 2022) – Vice Governor Elmer De Peralta greets some municipal local lady legislators during the 2nd general assembly of the Lady Local Legislators League (4Ls) of Sarangani on June 16 at the municipal hall atrium. De Peralta gave his message of appreciation to all the lady legislators of Maasim for taking up space in public service. The 4Ls is one of the highlight activities of the 15th Kestebeng Festival and the 53rd founding anniversary of Maasim. (Jake Narte-Joshua John Pantonial/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 20, 2022) – Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Irish Louie Arnado Beñola speaks before some municipal local lady legislators of Maasim on June 16 during the 2nd general assembly of the Lady Local Legislators League (4Ls) of Sarangani at the municipal hall atrium. During the event, Arnado-Beñola greeted all the participants and encouraged them to “do their best in public service.” She added, “gone are the days na labeled ang mga kababaihan nga dili makaya ang mga functions sa usa ka leader.” “Women can also effectively lead and make significant changes in the society for the welfare of its people,” she said. (Jake Narte-Joshua John Pantonial/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 20, 2022) – Vice Mayor Visitacion Nambatac welcomes all the participating delegates during the 2nd general assembly of the Lady Local Legislators League (4Ls) of Sarangani on June 16 at the municipal hall atrium. Nambatac focused her talk on the need to become influential leaders and how to become responsive to the needs of their respective constituencies. Nambatac said, “as leaders, especially as women leaders, it is very important to have a clear understanding of our significant roles and functions as members of a policy-making body.” (Jake Narte-Joshua John Pantonial/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

MAASIM, Sarangani (June 20, 2022) – Local cosplayers from Maasim parade their characters during the Mobile Legends: Cosplay Competition on June 19 at the Municipal Atrium. Among the four contenders, cosplayer number 2 (second from right), who played Ruby Hidden Orchid Butterfly, bagged the champion award and best in costume, and took home P3,000 cash prize. The cosplay competition is also among the events during the celebration of the 15th Kestebeng Festival and 53rd Founding Anniversary of Maasim. (Martin Fernando Bernad Jr.-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)