Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon at the Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) smile inside Phela Grande Hotel and Convention Centre, General Santos City. He is an active governor of Sarangani Province.

Governor Steve Solon, Cong. Manny Pacquiao & Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao gave yesterday worth of P30K cash prizes to the winners of Regional Invention Contest & Exhibits (RICE).

Photo By. Abs Damahan

                          

Iba Na ang Panahon Science for Safer Communities-DOST Projects

Iba Na Ang Panahon Science for Safer Communities-DOST Projects By. Abs Damahan General Santos City (Mindanao Expose' News/ May 27, 2014)Project NOAH (Iba Na Ang Panahon)science of safer communities a joint projects of the Department of science and Technology (DOST). Department of Interior and local government(DILG) and Office of Civil defense(OCD) has come-up with the disaster road show off to SOCCSKSARGEN. Project Noah more fucos on information drive against the trend of the prone disaster area of Mindanao site and other regions of Philippine archipelago. According to the press releases of Science and Technology Media Service "Now on the Homestretch," Iba na ang Panahon (INAP): Science of Safer Communities"- a collaboration between the Department of Science and Technology(DOST), Department of Interior and local Government(DILG, and the Office of Civil Defense(OCD, turns the SOCCSKSARGEN region for its second to the last leg of information and education campaigns(ICCs)for disaster mitigation and preparedness. The SOCCSKSARGEN leg held from May 26-27, 2014 at the KCC Convention center in General Santos City, South Cotabato. The city has just re-organized its City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council for a more effective and efficient disaster management program.
the Regional IECs constitute a nationwide roadshow which began March 2014 to arm local government units(LGUs) with disaster information via science-base tools like 3D hazards maps, food, models, Project Noah website, hazard stimulation software, and mobile applications.
Provincial governors, city  and municipal mayors, disaster risk reduction and city planning officers, as well as LGU consultants are expected to attend the two days event which will focus on local hazard risks in the region
According to DOST Sectretary Mario G. Montejo, INAP"embraces the change in our seasonal climate and weather patterns and the severity of the impact of weather- related  natural hazards in the country"
Secretary Montejo added,"Early Warning," said Sec. Montejo." If local leaders are able to act early, then they will be able to minimize loss and lead communities into an early recovery."
During the press conference it happen yours'truly absDamahan'sLive to toss question to one of the head Project NOAH-DOST, Mr. Carlos Primo C. David, Ph..D. I ask him, How they prepare on disaster management of project NOAH? Dr. David had direct replied to me and said, they are in preparation for the project NOAH and they have installed 16 an Automated Working Rain Gauges through-out the country use for forecasting of rain gauges when typhoons strike us.

First Tri-Media Mini-Olympic Games at General Santos City

First Tri-Media Mini-Olympics By. Abs Damahan General Santos City-(Mindanao Expose’ News/ May 24, 2014) The first Tri-Media Mini-Olympics games organized by the Tri-Media Association of General Santos City and few sponsors from the local businesses and companies based here had just started, this is composed of Print, Radio and Television outfits group. The opening salvo of the Basketball game has started with invocation by Lito dela Pena of DXGS a local radio station based in General Santo City followed by Opening remark also by Ernie Gabonada of Brigada News the same local radio station also based in General Santos City. Message for the Mayor Ronnel Rivera of General Santos City proxy by Mario Basilio President of Local Press Club in General Santos City. The venue of the Mini-Olympics Games is at MSU High School Gym Basketball Court. Badminton games will be held in Nadine Badminton Court Purok Malakas also in General Santos City. Ceremonial Toss is conducted by Bambee Doctolero of Radio Alerto. Schedule of activities for May 24, 2014 (MSU GYM) a. team in round –robin (all morning) elimination, b. Dart (elimination round) (morning and afternoon) and, c. Badmidton (1:00 p.m. Nadine Badminton Court). Schedule of Activities for May 31, 3014 (MSU GYM) finals: a. Exhibition game (3rd place vs. guest team), b. Championship – Basketball, c. Badmidton Championship at Nadine Badminton Court, d. Friendly Match: Gov’t Vs. TMA and e. Championship.

SarBay Fest 2014 Ended

SarBay Fest 2014 Ended By. Abs Damahan Gumasa Glan Sarangani (Mindanao Expose’ News/ May 17, 2014) Today SarBay Fest 2014 will end various sport fest activities will also in finality to be followed by closing of the programs. Beach Volleyball has also final results. The winner had already declared by the organizer of SarBay Fest task team. Beach Volleyball sport won by Davao team versus Gensan team in the second sets played by a veteran national player Liezel Manatad and co-team mate Cabus. Championship Trophy awarded to Davao team with the cash prize of P15,000, 1st. Runner-up team awarded to Gensan team received also Trophy together with cash prize of P10,000, and 2nd Runner-up goes to Koronadal received Trophy with the cash prize of P7,000 and the consolation prizes received each team in the amount of p2,000 respectively. Yoga and Triathlon sports are already completed, SarBay Jet Ski and Beach Football still on-going to play by the team representatives of Jet Ski sport organization from local and national team. Other sport activities are also being played by the players in the main venue at the Rosal Beach, Coco Beach and in the other beaches rent by SarBay Fest organizers and sponsors stakeholders. SarBay Zumba Dance with the Legendz had just performed led by stage Dancers followed by the group dancers in the open ground. They received gift certificates and plane trip tickets to Palawan. Businesses big Corporation and small enterprises in two days festivity successfully gained because of the jam pact crowds who patronized souvenir products for take home and beaches night parties. Food stands (Turo-Turo owners), they are also in profits take-out much food to consumes during night revelry when beaches goers feel hungry at night time and late hours. Liquors and wines served to the patrons who likes and loves to drink beverages in two night’s fest. Healthy drinks, food and juices are also available in the festival. Dry goods souvenir stocks such as: T-shirt, accessories, cell phones and electronic stocks are also displayed in the open stalls. At night festive closing of the programs ended-up with Fire Dancing Exhibition fires displayed and concert at the bay and Splash in the Sky featuring KAMIKAZEE all night beach party. In two days fest no untoward incident reported by the authority and consider generally peaceful in all beaches occupied by the SarBay fest 2014. Daghang Salamat sa tanan! To the Provincial Government of Sarangani and co-partners in one or the others who made SarBay Fest 2014 a successful one. Congratulations to the Organizers and secretariat of SarBay Fest 2014 for the jobs well done…

Two Days SarBay Festival

Two Days SarBay Festival By. Abs Damahan Gumasa Glan Sarangani (Mindanao Expose’ News/ May 16, 2014) SarBay Fest 2014 culminating today at the start of the events has formally opened by no less than Governor Steve Chongbian Solon. The kick-off of start of activities opened at exactly 5:00-AM. The first event will be the “Swim Across the Bay” from Maasin to Tango Glan followed by other line of sport activities for the whole day affairs. SarBay Fest 2014 organized by the Local Government Units of Sarangani spearheaded by the office of Governor Steve Chongbian Solon , Office of Congressman Manny Pacquiao and Vice Governor Jinkee Jamora Pacquiao and its Department head officials of the province and staff supported by the private sector both national and local companies based in General Santos City and Sarangani Province. Other officials were present members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Mayor Victor James Yap of Glan Municipality, Sangguniang Bayan Members, PNP Security group, Gumasa Barangay Chairman Roque Adarna Jr., officials and Tanod Governor Solon said, Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao handed to him in the amount of P20,000 for the prize of the competition under the category of Bombo Radio Bancarera has started at 6:00-AM at the main venue Rosal Beach Glan. Bombo Radio as one of the sponsor of Bancarera sport event today. Sport aficionados troops the scenic beauty of the white sand and water of Rosal Beach enjoyed the early morning sun rising, some sport expectators has just took the early dawn swimming along the beautiful and safe Rosal Beach. Tents in the venue are in placed occupied by the guests and the participants for the two days activities. Businesses and commercial enterprises of different products are also in the vicinity of the main venue. Food and drinks served open as long you pay to the owner of the stalls it depend on the menu you ordered and eat in the open space ground of Rosal Beach. Beach and sea equipment and life support system are also displayed in SarBay Fest prospect customers and buyers can direct inquire and buy from the distributors companies who participated in this two days festival. The winners of the Bombo Radio Bancarera competition is Motorboat number 2 who got the Champion Trophy and P30,000.00 cash prize from Sarangani Governor Steve Solon rider Rene Geonson from Davao Oriental. During interview Geonson said, proposed tying the knot this coming September, 2014 with his longtime girlfriend. First runner-up awarded to Motorboat number 15 who also received Trophy and received P20,000 cah prize from the Governor Steve Solon and Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao, while 2nd runner-up it goes to Motorboat number 14 and the rider Dodoy Avaquita who received Trophy and cash prize P10,000 respectively. Press and media accommodation house at open Cottage # 6 station at Coco Beach Resort served free meals, lunch and dinner under the courtesy of Provincial Information Office and Provincial Tourism Office of Sarangani. Room and tent accommodation will be shouldered by press and media themselves. Sand sculptures competition still on going and beach volleyball also is being played right now had have not produced results who are the winners. Beach lovers please come to enjoy the two days “SarBay Fest 2014), you are most welcome to Rosal Beach Glan and other beaches in the sea shores of Glan Sarangani Province.

Interview with Mr. Larry Asparin Provincial Tourism Officer-Sarangani Province on the 2nd Day SarBay Fest 2014.

Interview with Mr. Larry Asparin Provincial Tourism Officer-Sarangani Province on the 2nd Day SarBay Fest 2014. By. Abs Damahan Gumasa Glan Saragani (Mindanao Expose’ News/ May 17, 2014) Mr. Larry Asparin Provincial Tourism Officer- Sarangani Interview on the 2nd day SarBay Fest 2014. Question # 1-Starting question Mr. Asparin sir what general assessment from day one to 2nd day of SarBay Fest 2014 activities? Answer- from Mr. larry Asparin well so far so good from the attendances last night of beach goers, we had an estimated of 100 thousand or more who attended and participated in the SarBay Fest 2014. The truth of the fact parking lot are fully occupied by cars even the portion of the high-way both sides way fronting Brgy. Gumasa road are fully also fully occupied by the beach party goers vehicles just to be here tonight to grace the memorable occasion of Sarbay Fest. Question # 2 Sir? I had just received complain and comments from the visitors who happen to encounter discomforts for lack of toilet facilities in the main venue of Rosal Beach where SarBay Fest 2014 is being held, what your comments and reaction sir? Answer- from Mr. Larry Asparin- well the 100 thousand beach party goers is really a problem it need to be addressed by the organizers of this big fest events, but in anyhow we provides them twenty (20) CR toilet facilities with 16 portalets here now at the venue were SarBay Fest is conducted, but still lacking could not accommodated them all because of the mass participants who are here last night and until mid-day today, Mr. Asparin said. Question #3 Sir? On the next activities of SarBay Fest are you more prepares to needs of the beach party goers? Answer- from Mr. Larry Asparin- yes sure we are expecting that to be more prepares in the next time Sarbay Fest for the tourist arrivals and local visitors it need to have more CR in place and the owner of Beach Resort advise them to construct more toilet faculties here at the resort, we had experienced now it needs much more plans and good preparation in the next year fest Abs. Question #4 Sir? Lastly, what can you advised to all beach party goers today particular tonight KAMIKAZEE will perform concert tonight? Sir Larry? Answer- from Mr. Larry Asparin-my message is to our participants, visitors and tourists, we are not just to have here to have fans but, we have to protect our environment we should be responsible even throwing our waste and disposable materials to designated area of trash garbage disposal and we also to preserve and protect Sarangani Bay and surrounding it protected area declared by DNER. As you well know Sarangani Bay is awarded by DoT for best festival beach resort. To Governor Steve Solon, Vice Governor Jinkee Paquiao and Congressman Emmauel “Manny” Pacquiao, Mayor Victor James Yap of Glan Municipality, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members, Bargy. Gumasa Chairman Roque Adarna and all officials who contributed and participated their concerned by sharing their donation in cash and in kinds or in one way or the other maraming maraming samat po sa lahat-lahat sa effort and suporta for the success of SarBay Fest 2014. To the organizers, co-partner sponsors, secretariat, PNP and Barangay Tanod for keeping the area safe and protected from start of the kick-off of the SarBay Fest activities until such time in the closing of the festivity. Wow…for the press and media also like you Abs and the rests thank you very much for all out supports especially in the promotion of SarBay fest 2014.

Bomb Explosion Rocked Pikit Town

Bomb Explosion Rocked Pikit Town By. Abs Damahan North Cotabato, Philippines (Mindanao Expose' News/ May 12, 2014) Two bomb explosions rocked the town proper of Pikit early Monday, forcing policemen to block a stretch of a national highway straddling through the scene, stranding hundreds of commuters for almost five hours. Responding policemen and Army bomb experts managed to defuse the third improvised explosive device bystanders found several minutes later near the spot where the two IEDs went off. Senior Inspector Jojie Nicolas, chief of the Pikit municipal police, said no one was hurt in the twin explosions, but the incident sparked panic in the area. The first IED exploded near a still unfinished government-funded gymnasium, several meters along a portion of the Cotabato-Davao Highway. The other IED, planted several meters away, went off just as responding policemen and combatants of the Army’s 7th Infantry Battalion arrived to clear the scene. “Fortunately, no one from among the soldiers and police investigators inspecting the scene got hurt," Nicolas said. The Pikit municipal police closed the highway to traffic for almost five hours while bomb experts searched for secondary explosives in the surroundings. Captain Tony Bulao, spokesman of the Army’s 602rd Brigade, which has jurisdiction over military units in Pikit and nearby towns, said their civilian intelligence operatives are now helping the police investigate on the bomb explosions. He said soldiers were deployed along the highway to ensure the safety of commuters and motorists. Nicolas said investigators are still clueless on the identity of the bombers and the motive for the attack. The bombings in Pikit no group who claimed were responsible for drastic action up- to this press time. Bulao said. On Friday night’s there was an attempt by suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) to set off a powerful IED near the municipal government compound in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao. Responding military ordnance operatives managed to promptly defuse the improvised explosive device, fashioned from a live B-40 anti-tank rocket and a Mark II fragmentation grenade rigged with a battery-operated blasting mechanism that can be activated from a distance using a mobile phone. Col. Jener Del Rosario, commanding officer of the Philippine Army’s 1st Mechanized Brigade, said the IED was packed with fragments of cast iron with jagged edges, mixed with tiny pieces of cut iron bars. Army and police intelligence sources said the bombing attempt was an apparent retaliation for the military’s capture Friday morning of a BIFF member, Datu Naut Ali Sailila, during a brief encounter in nearby Barangay Sapakan in Rajah Buayan town, also in Maguindanao.