Brief History
In 1947, the families of Santiago Alaba and Tomas Beldad Sr. settled in Buayan. The place became a barrio of the Mun. of Dadiangas on Sept. 17, 1956, thru Hadji Abdawa Mohamad and Marcos Malinao and named "Alabel" in honor of Alaba and Beldad family. On September 10, 1971, the Alabel became a municipality under R.A. 6393 formerly House Bill No. 3222 with the initiative of Hon. James L. Chongbian. The town was comprised of 8-barrios - Poblacion, Alegria, Maribulan, Pag-asa, Kawas, Domolok, Bagacay and Tokawal. Spring, Baluntay, Datal Anggas, and Paraiso were created between 1986 to 1989, bringing to 12-barangays. The first set of elected officials were; Lucio J. Alaba as Mayor, Jose Orlino, Jr. as Vice Mayor, and Councilors; Dionisio Lim, Gregorio Lumanta, Hermogenes Pecolados, Ignacio Solis, Alfredo Radaza, Honorio Navarro, Teodolito Jabilles, and Exequil Tecson. In 1986 EDSA Revolution, Mayor Alaba was replaced by Hernando L. Sibugan, the appointed mayor of the Ministry of Local Government and was elected to the same office in 1988 and 1992. Finally, Alabel was chosen the capital town of the newly-created Sarangani Province by virtue of Republic Act No. 7228 in March 16, 1992, through the representation of Hon. James L. Chiongbian.
this is so wrong. actually it isn't santiago alaba .. the one who founded alabel is Lucio Alaba he was working with a assessor of municipality of buayan. (before now General Santos City). during there their time of municipality of buayan. This is a straight source who's talking in here. i just wanna Correct it. Yes it's true that Lucio Alaba was alaso the First Mayor of Alabel. thank you.
ReplyDeletego san ! correct da incorrect
Deletewow .. alaba . alaba =)
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