Glan, Sarangani Province

Glan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 102,676 people in 16,990 households.

Glan is located on the west by Sarangani Bay, on the north by Davao del Sur, and on the south by the Celebes Sea. It is largely based on agriculture with a high level production of copra. Aquaculture is the second biggest income earner, notably milkfish and shrimps culture. Other agricultural products are coconuts, maize, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, pork, eggs, beef, and fish.

The economy has accelerated in the past decade driven by advances in global communication technology and the finishing of a modern highway that tremendously improved trade and transport. It has also benefited from its political role as the seat of the provincial government.

According to the last general elections, it has a total voting population of 44,197 voters.

Maitum, Sarangani Province

Maitum is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 35,536 people in 7,640 households, and a land area of 324.35 km². Its coordinates are 6°02\' N 124°29 E.

Internationally, Maitum is known for the discovery of very old cave artifacts called Maitum Anthropomorphic Potteries in one of the caves nearby.

It is bordered on the west by the province of Sultan Kudarat, on the east by the municipality of Kiamba, on the north by the province of South Cotabato, and on the south by the Celebes Sea.

It is nationally known for its well-enforced solid waste disposal system. This system has been largely successful through the support of its residents through the years

Kiamba, Sarangani Province

Kiamba is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 53,040 people in 9,095 households.

It is bordered on the west by Maitum, on the east by Maasim, on the north by South Cotabato, and on the south by the Celebes Sea.

According to the last general elections, Kiamba has a total voting population of 29,563 voters.

Notable residents include Manny Pacquiao. It is the hometown of his wife Jinkee Pacquiao

Isulan, Sultan Kudarat

The municipality of Isulan was created by virtue of Executive order No. 266 dated August 30, 1957 with the seat of government at Barangay Kalawag. However, it was only on September 15, 1957 that the municipal government officially functioned with the appointment of its first set of officials headed by Mayor Datu Suma Ampatuan who served as a Mayor until 1967. For further information log in at www.isulan.gov.ph

It is in Isulan that the first mobile hospital is officially used under the administration of Gov. Pax Mangudadatu(now the Representative). Also, the Provincial Capitol of Sultan Kudarat holds the record of being the Biggest Capitol Building in terms of metric squares. The capitol is a four-storey building with a helipad and a tennis court for a rooftop.

Beside Capitol building will soon rise "The DOME". When done, it will be one of the biggest dome in the Philippines along with the Big Dome in Cubao, Quezon City.

Danilo Dela Vega (a.k.a Mudguard) was a star in Youtube

Surallah, South Cotabato

The Municipality of Surallah is located in the Southwestern quadrant of the Province of South Cotabato. A landlocked area in the Upper Valley Area which serves as converging point of surrounding Municipalities for both commercial and Agro-Industrial activities.

HISTORY OF SURALLAH

The Municipality of Surallah was created by virtue of Republic Act 3420 on June 18, 1961 as later amended by RA 3664 on June 22, 1963. Its history is generally reckoned with the influx of settlers coming from their abilities under the settlements Programs of NLSA; RPC-NDC; NARRA and LASEDECO.

Surallah started as 6^th Class Municipality with 26 barrios and a population of 26,162 settling in a vast land area of 97,000 hectares. The rapid growth of its cluster barrios made the support of the new town. The creation of the Municipality of T’boli in 1964 making six (6) barrios integrated in thus, reducing the total land area to 31,200 hectares. Subsequently, three (3) Barangays were created from their mother barangay; hence, the municipality has 23 officials barangay.

Lately, the booming tourism industry in the south made to be the primary factor of the birth of the new Municipality of Lake Sebu in 1982, causing the reduction of the total land area and population of Surallah from 31,200 to 31,110 hectares and from 52,703 to 42,467 respectively. The separation of Lake Sebu into Municipality made another reduction in the number of barangay from 23 to 17.

The influential leadership of the municipality triggered the tremendous growth development from a small span of years from its creation up to 1990. First, the administration of the Hon. Jose T. Sison who served the Municipality from 1963-1978 until the election for regional representatives caused Mayor Jose T. Sison to become the Assemblyman of Region XI. Former barrio treasurer of Libertad, Federico Magalona, Jr. was appointed to assume the office until the Local Election of January 31, 1980. The concluded poll gave the mayoralty seat to Conrado P. Haguisan to serve from seat Hon. Lorenzo Delmo until November 21,1987 who vacated the post to run in January 18,1988 election. From December 1, 1987 to January 31, 1988 former OIC Councilor Fransisco Sodusta served as OIC Mayor. The election in January 1988 gave back the local leadership to former Assemblyman Jose T. Sison as Municipal Mayor of Surallah who served for three terms until May 1998. The race for Local leadership in May election proved to be competitive among aspirants who had eventually won by Hon. Romulo O. Solivio. The new leadership brought necessary changes in the administration more specific on a gradual shift from traditional type to a more conventional way of governance by re-inventing new techniques thru dynamic participative approaches.

There is no official source of information regarding the origin of the name of the place according to pioneer inhabitants, they called the place “Scherazade Allah” Scherazade is an Arab word which denotes something beautiful. The Christian settlers later modified the word into “Surallah” Which means South of Allah. The origin inhabitants of the area are the tagabilis, a mountain tribe people who moved inward after the arrival of the Christian settlers from Luzon and Visayas. The latest census of May 2000 gave Surallah the Officials population count of 66,208.

On July 1991, Surallah was reclassified from fifth class to third class Municipality being considered as one of the most progressive municipality in the province of South Cotabato. Subsequently in 1993, it became a second class municipality and later in July of 1997 it was reclassified as first class municipality by the Department of Finance

Banking on the Potentials for Agro-industrial and commercials developments, the administration geared its program toward making Surallah as the Agro-industrial and commercial center for Upper Valley Area where vision is specifically addressed to.

As economic activities flourished in the area, more people especially businessmen settled into the place which contributed much to faster pace of development.

The Municipality’s vision as an Agro-industrial and Commercial center of the Upper valley Area for the coming years continues as it directs its mission towards providing infrastructure developments, economic supports services and facilities to attract and encourage growth of investments in the municipality. Aside from these, the improvement of the social services, the conservation of the natural resources and protection of the environment are also priority development objectives of this fast growing municipality presently serving as the economic center of the Upper Valley Area.

Polomolok, South Cotabato

Brief History of Polomolok

Written by Nelson P. Dorato

Wednesday, 29 August 2007

The town of Polomolok is located at the southern portion of South Cotabato and is about 300 meters above sea level at the base of the majestic Mt. Matutum. The name Polomolok was derived from the B’laan term “FLOMLOK’ which means hunting grounds. In the early years, the place where the Poblacion is presently situated was known for its abundance of wild life. There were no roads and the lowlanders befriended the B’laan highlanders and utilized them as guides. Aside from a rich hunting ground, Polomolok had so many creeks with free flowing water coming from the hillsides. Those cool and clear flowing water encouraged foreigners to settle in this place. One of them was a Japanese trader Zenjiro Takahashi and his B’laan wife. He began clearing the area and planted agricultural crops. Not long after, some of the Christians came to settle and started to clear the area. In 1940, the Philippines Commonwealth government embarked on a very bold program of social amelioration. One of the projects was the distribution of lands to interested people who wanted to settle in Mindanao. Settlers were brought by boat to Dadiangas from Luzon and Visayas. On November 2, 1940, Polomolok was officially opened for settlement and known as POLOMOLOK SETTLEMENT DISTRICT. Atty. Ernesto Jimenez was appointed as its first overseer. He was responsible for the allocation of farm lots. Then came the creation of some barrios of the settlers. These were Palkan, Lemblisong, Polo, Polomolok Central (now Poblacion), Polomolok Creek (now Magsaysay), Sulit, Lamcaliaf, Kinilis, Glamang, Bentung, Koronadal Proper, Leve, and Silway. The first settlers, after a crop or two, started to invite their friends and relatives to settle in this place, because the soil was so fertile that any crop can survive due to favorable climate conditions. The settlement program was interrupted for four years by the American-Japanese War. Don Francisco Natividad was appointed Military Mayor with Datu Badung Nilong as Vice Mayor and the late Sgt. Nuevarez as Chief of Police. In 1948, the late Perfecto Balili was designated NLSA Administrator with Rosendo Sarte as Officer-In-Charge. In 1954, the NLSA was abolished in the course of government reorganization. All records of NLSA were taken over by the Board of Liquidators. The Municipality of General Santos (formerly Buayan) was incorporated. On August 21, 1957, the Municipality of Polomolok was created by virtue of a Presidential Executive Order No. 264 signed by His Excellency, President Carlos P. Garcia. It started functioning as a regular and independent municipality on September 10, 1957 as a 6th class municipality. The local officials were appointed by the President. Its first appointed Mayor was Datu Badong Nilong

From 1957 to 1963, the progress of this town was still very slow. Fields have always been green, harvest bountiful but farm products had low market value and circulation of cash was rather slow. Then came a breakthrough, when the largest pineapple company, the Dole Philippines, Inc. was planted and inaugurated on December 7, 1963. Since then Dolefil has been the big goose that lay golden eggs for this town.

In the year 1964, Atty. Tomas Bayan was elected mayor together with Vice Mayor Conrado Delfin and eight councilors. Their tenure of office lasted for four years. Following him was the late Barney L. French who was then elected Mayor in 1968 with Vice Mayor Lilia Matullano. His mayorship lasted for 13 years and during that time Polomolok was move to second class municipality.

The local elections of 1980 saw the young and energetic fellow in the person of the late Mayor Saturnino G. Calulo taking the seat of the local government. During his term substantial developments had been introduced in the municipality in terms of agricultural, infrastructure and industrial endeavors. It was during his term that Polomolok became the 1st class municipality. His term was cut short by his untimely demise such that the incumbent Vice Mayor Perpetuo Jovero, Sr. took over the unfinished term.

On February 26, 1986, the new President, Corazon C. Aquino was installed through a people power revolution and immediate reorganization in the government set-up was affected. Incumbent councilor Rodrigo T. Guillermo was appointed Officer-in-Charge of the municipality which took effect on April 7, 1986 and ended on November 30, 1987 upon filing his certificate of candidacy for local elections. And the interim Barangay Captain Eustaquio C. Candari, Sr. of Poblacion was appointed Caretaker from December 1, 1987 to February 2, 1988.

On February 3, 1988, Atty. Jordan H. Reyes was elected together with Vice Mayor Carlos Ramo and the 8 Councilors. During his term, massive development has been introduced. Social, economic and infrastructure growth gained a very significant leap. The municipality was then raised from 4th class to 3rd class. With this he was elected again by the people of Polomolok as Mayor for another term. With his Vice Mayor Rodolfo Doctolero and 8 Kagawads, substantial development poured the area and the municipality again raised from 3rd class to 2nd class.

On May 1995 he was elected again by the people of Polomolok for another term together with his Vice Mayor Clemente C. Tubo and Kagawads Dr. Calixto Salada, Justino Norcos, Rogelio Limos, Lilia Deseo, Ricardo Alerta, Merlino Lemana, Wilfredo Jandic and Vicente Angcos. During this term, Clean, Beautiful and Progressive Polomolok became their by-word, which is envisioned to make Polomolok a beautiful place to live in, and a show window of South Cotabato. His term has been ended and Kagawad Rogelio E. Limos took the chance of becoming Municipal Mayor by succession from April 1, 1998 to June 30, 1998.

Former Vice Mayor Clemente C. Tubo hurdled the barrier to become the peoples choice during the 1998 local election to lead the future Agri-Industrial Center of South Cotabato together with his Vice Mayor Dr. Calixto B. Salada and kagawads Ligaya Orbesido, Glecerio O. Salmorin, Teresita A. Balili, Rogelio E. Limos, Ireneo J. Cabahug, Eleazar G. Jovero, Wilfredo J. Jandic, and Angeles H. Candoleta. His administration tried to deliver the needed economic, social, health and infrastructure services to his constituents.

On May 2001 election, Atty. Jordan H. Reyes was elected together with his Vice Mayor Noel S. Abellera and Kagawads Ligaya Orbesido, Florence Bansuelo, Angeles Candoleta, Teresita Balili, Glecerio Salmorin, Ireneo Cabahug, Justino Norcos and Maximiano Dimamay. His administration set the pace of implementing priority projects with the collaboration among other agencies and constituents

Today, under the new administration of Mayor Engr. Isidro D. Lumayag and Vice Mayor Ligaya R. Orbesido together with their 8 kagawads gear up to lead their people out of poverty and get them firmly in the road to progress.

Gensan City

City of General Santos [1] (abbreviated G.S.C. or Gensan.; Filipino: Lungsod ng Heneral Santos, Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Heneral Santos) is a city in the Philippines. Situated in the southern part of the country, in the province of South Cotabato. The city has a population of 535,747 as of 2007, making it as one of the populous cities in the Philippines.

General Santos City is bounded by three municipalities of Sarangani Province and two municipalities of South Cotabato, namely Alabel,Malungon, Maasim, Polomolok and T'boli. The city's economy is primarily agro-industrial. As a component of the SOCCSKSARGENgrowth area, it has contributed much to the area's emergence as the country's leading producer of major commodities. Due to its rich soil, good rainfall and typhoon-free climate, the area is the largest producer of corn, coconuts, copra, pineapples, asparagus and rice. The area also produces other high value crops such as exotic fruits, potatoes, vegetables, cut flowers and okra. It accounts for the largest daily total of fish landings in the country and is the leading producer of sashimi grade tuna. Residents boast that fish and seafood do not come fresher than in their city.

The city is a three time awardee for the "Most Competitive City" in the Philippines for the years 1999-2000 (all cities category) 2000-2001

Ate Ruth Callanta

Alumni News

Ruth Callanta, MM 1986: Triple A Awardee for 2009

The Alumni Achievement Award or Triple A, the highest recognition given by the AIM alumni community and the Asian Institute of Management to its outstanding graduates was presented to Ms. Ruth Callanta, MM 1986 during AIM’s appreciation dinner last February 27, 2009. Leading the awarding ceremony were Sec. Jesli Lapus, MBM 1973, Chairman of the Triple A Club and Secretary of the Department of Education, Mr. Gabriel Paredes, MBM 1972, Chairman of the Alumni Association of AIM, and Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Mohd Annas Hj. Mohd Nor, MM 1984, Chairman of the Federation of AIM Alumni. Sec. Lapus cited Ms. Callanta for her exemplary degree of personal excellence and achievement, and her dedication to the upliftment of the less privileged members of the society, which provides inspiration to the AIM community. Ms. Ruth Callanta obtained her Master in Management degree in 1986. After graduating from AIM, she established the Center for Community Transformation whose mission was to help build and transform communities where members enjoy prosperity, justice, peace and good health. Through her leadership, the CCT Credit Cooperative has released loans worth P 1.6 Billion to more than 100,000 micro-entrepreneurs as of the end of 2007, with an amazing 98.5% repayment rate. With 100,000 urban poor families provided with a source of income, 50,000 given jobs, and more than 500 community leaders serving their communities, Ms. Callanta has indeed made a remarkable difference to the less fortunate in society. In photo: Ms. Ruth Callanta (fourth from left) with AIM President Francis Estrada, AIM Chairman Jose Cuisia, Jr., Triple A Club Chairman Sec. Jesli Lapus, AIM Chairman Emeritus Washington SyCip, AAAIM Chairman Gabriel Paredes, and FAIM Chairman Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Mohd Annas Hj. Mohd Nor.

Alabel, Sarangani Province

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.

Proper Branch

Ernesto Abenojar o mas kilala sa pangalang Kuya Erning or Kuya Ernz ang nangunguna ngayon sa pamamahala ng Proper Branch. Isa siya sa mga haligi ng CCT Gensan, sabi ng mga bagong staff dahil sa tagal niya na rin sa organisasyon. Naging PA, PO, SPO, HR Officer narin siya. Hindi na matatawaran ang kanyang karanasan sa larangan ng micro finance at ngayon, bilang bagong challenge sa kanya, ang sentro ng GENSAN nakung saan naka posisyon ang Proper branch ay kanyang pangungunahan. Isa si Kuya Erning sa masasabi ko na ibinuhos na ang buhay sa pagilingkod sa Panginoon sa pamamagitan ng CCT Ministry. Saan mo man siya ilagay, handang-handa ang kanyang puso na sumunod dito. Isang magandang pagkakataon rin para sa CTDI Training team na matulungan siya sa pamamagitan ng pag-train ng kanyang mga fellowship coordinators. Mahalaga kasi ang ginagampanang role ng mga coordinator sa kanilang mga fellowship group na nasasakupan. Muli, sa pamamagitan ng training, muling naibalik ang kanilang malasakit para sa organisasyon, na may magagawa pala sila para matulungang mapabuti ang operasyon ng isang branch. Nasabi ko nga sa aking sarili noong matapos ang training"tama ang bilang ng coordinators na dumalo,eksaktong dose(12), may disipolo na si kuya Erning" aangat na ang kanilang performance dahil sama-sama na silang ibangon ang branch nila.

Bagong pagkakataon para sa mga kapamilya

Hunyo 17, 2009

"Hulog ng langit", ito ang nasambit ng isang aplikante para sa isang Job Referral na ginawa sa CCT Regional Office sa GENSAN. Kakaiba daw sa iba kasi alam kaagad nila kung sila ay tanggap na o hindi. Ang CCT Job refferal Program ay pinapangunahan ni Ptr. Noel, isang mahusay, masayahin at diretsong kausap na Program Coordinator. Tunay nga na ito ay pagpapala para sa mga pamilya ng CCT members at CCT Staff na may pagkakataon na ngayon na makapagtrabaho ang kanilang mga kapamilya sa abroad na walang pag-aalinlangan o takot na baka ma-peke ang aplikasyon nila. Sa ngayon ay marami ng mga kompanya sa abroad gaya ng New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Canada at marami pang iba na nagbigay na ng pahiwatig na makipag-partner sa CCT dahil nakita nila na tunay ang pagtulong nito na ginagawa sa kapwa-Pilipino. Humigit kumulang sa 20 na katao ang natulongan ng CCT Job Referral na maka-trabaho abroad.

Bangon East 2 Branch

Hunyo 16, 2009

19 Coordinators ang dumating kahapon ng hapon sa CCT Regional Office upang dumalo sa Coordinators Training na ibinibigay ng CCT Training And Development for Mindanao Area. Muling sinariwa ng mga participants kung paano sila naging member ng CCT at kung ano ang nagtulak sa kanila na mag volunteer sa gawain ng CCT Cooperative bilang mga Felowship Coordinator. Sa lahat ng mga nasabi at na share ng mga Coordinators, isa lang ang common sa kanila, ito ay ang makatulong sa kapwa at makapaglingkod sa Panginoon. Ang Training ay naging pagkakataon rin para sila ay mabigyan ng taos-pusong pasasalamat sa kanilang mga naitulong at maitutulong pa para sa organisasyon. Sa pagtatapos, pinangunahan ng kanilang PO na si Sherwin Ducut ang panalangin para sa kanilang mga commitment at bilang tanda ng kanilang pangako na tumulong, sabay-sabay nilang itinaas sa Panginoon ang mga sinulatan nila ng commitment para mas gumanda at babangon muli ang East 2 branch mula sa pagkalubog nito.

Sana sila na nga.

Hunyo 15, 2009

ang eksenang ito ay rehearsal ng signing of marriage contract na kung matutuloy... hehehe... joke..

Ang Poging PO ng East 2 na si Sherwin Ducut at Matangkad na maganda pa na si Reina ng North Branch. Sana, sila na nga.

JJ Team

June15.2009

Dumating kahapon galing ng CCT Head Office ang isang team para ayusin at klaruhin ang mga accountabilities ng mga staff. Si Mark (not Herras), Ate Marla at Abby ang mga napili na mag-aayos nito. Marami na rin kasing mga reklamo ang natatanggap ng JJ Head office patungkol sa mga over deduction na binabawas sa mga staff. Para ma-resolba ang problemang ito, sila na mismo ang bumaba para mas maging maayos at klaru na sa lahat ng mga staff ang kanilang mga accountabilities. Dala nila ang mga individual statement of account at kasama narin rito ang passbook ng lahat ng JJ member. Isang magandang development ayon pa sa mga staff na nakausap ko kasi nakikita na talaga nila ang laman ng mga savings nila. Ang team ay pupunta pa ng Cotabato Area at ang panghuli ay ang Davao Area.