SARANGANI
Sarangani is a province of the Philippines located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. Its capital is Alabel and borders South Cotabato to the north and Davao del Sur to the east. Sarangani is part of the South Cotabato-Sultan Kudarat-Sarangani-Gen. Santos City (Soccsksargen) development cluster, and is linked by paved roads to the international airport and world-class fish port of Gen. Santos City. Good roads and regular flights through Gen. Santos City allow the province easy access to Manila, Cebu, Davao City, as well as the rest of the Soccsksargen areas. Gen. Santos City’s airport has one of the country’s longest runways.
The province is situated as the country’s major gateway to the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-the Philippines - East Asean Growth Area. With its proximity to its regional counterparts, Sarangani is in a unique position to marshal its resources, entice tourists and investors, and compete in an international market under a borderless trade regime.
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Sarangani Province is compose of 7 Towns.
(1)ALABEL
Alabel features a myriad of investment opportunities as well as featuring several of the best beaches in the Philippines. Having an area of more than 52, 000 hectares, Alabel is also home to Alson's Aqua Technologies, producers of the world-renowned Sarangani milkfish. The long stretch of coastline makes it ideal for aquaculture venture while its vast plains and rolling hills are suited for housing, eco –tourism and agri-industrial opportunities.
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(2)GLAN
Glan is a first class Municipality in the Province of Saranggani. It is located on the west by Sarangani Bay, on the north by Davao del Sur, and on the south by the Celebes Sea. Many foreign and local tourists flock to the area during summer because of its world class beach resorts. The sorrounding waters, particularly in Gumasa, Baliton and Margus areas are rich fishing grounds. As many as 2,400 species of marine animals have been found in the bay. The dominant catch include yellowfin tuna, shipjack, and mackerel.
The people of Glan is a mixture of people of various regions. Cebuano is the most widely spoken language in the area, followed by English and Tagalog.By the way, Glan can be reached from Manila and Cebu by airplane going to General Santos City and a 45 minute drive from the airport.
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(3)MAITUM
Nature. Adventure. Culture. History and Heritage. Maitum is Sarangani's cradle of civilization. Its rich history as well as astounding archeological finds, blended with some of the Philippines' best beaches, waterfalls, distinct biodiversity, mountain ranges, crystal clear rivers make Maitum truly a gem of the Celebes.
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(4 KIAMBA
Kiamba also features vast plains ideal for agri-industrial investment as well as mountain ranges, waterfalls, caves and thick rainforests which outdoor enthusiasts will surely delight in, while the town's long stretch of coastline is ideal for those interested to invest in the fishing industry.
The town is best enjoyed by taking short walks along the narrow roads to appreciate the colonial architecture. Kiamba is also the place to witness the spectacular Celebes Sea sunset. A perfectly shaped setting sun amidst the explosion of colors in the sky is the perfect cap to a fun-filled day in the town. The village of Badtasan hosts the School of Living Tradition where the Tbolis have preserved their ancient craft of brass-casting. Falel, a hamlet just a 35-minute uphill trek from the town center, is a Tboli community that still practices their age-old tradition of burying their dead on a "lawaan" tree trunk. The trunk is sealed air-tight and is prominently displayed inside their house up until they can overcome their sadness and longing for the departed.
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(5 MAASIM
Maasim has a long coastline that furthermore provides wonderful beach resorts. Perched, on top of a cliff overlooking Sarangani Bay, Lemlunay Diving Resort is among the premiere dive spots in the country. A 30-minute drive from the airport of Gen. Santos City, Lemlunay offers modern accommodation and full amenities. Divers from all over the world have been mesmerized by the underwater beauty this dive spot has to offer.
Going to Maasim mean driving through a world-class highway passing by wonderful sceneries. Canyons and coastal villages, cheerful and accommodating people dots the highway to the town. Going past the town, tourist can experience the Maguindanaon way of life as villages that line the road to Kiamba and Maitum is dominated by Muslim communities. The mountain villages, home of the Blaans as well as Christian.
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(6) MALAPATAN
Malapatan has coconut plantations, rice and corn fields, and many people are also fishermen. The Blaans named the place for "mala" (pepper) and "fatan" (place). Pepper abound the place during the 15th century. Malapatan's coastline is fortified with Mangrove forests and several sites have been declared as marine sanctuaries. Aquaculture is also a leading industry of the town.
With its proximity to the capital town of Alabel and Gen. Santos City, Malapatan is the ideal suburb for those who want to experience a serene but exciting life. Visitors can explore the town center and sample the delicious "tinagtag" (rice crispy) as well as choose from the array of expertly woven colorful "Malongs" (Sarong in other parts of Southeast Asia ).
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(7)MALUNGON
Malungon is Sarangani's gateway to the Davao region. Bordering Gen. Santos City and the province of Davao del Sur, the town offers a lot of potential for business ventures. Investors have already poured in capital for banana, mango, sugarcane and palm oil plantations.
The vast mountain ranges and rolling hills is ideal for eco-tourism activities. Comprised mostly of Christians and Indigenous people and even though it is the only town in Sarangani that does not have a coastline, Malungon will enchant visitors who wish to experience the Indigenous People's way of life.
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Sarangani Province is compose of 7 Towns.
Alabel features a myriad of investment opportunities as well as featuring several of the best beaches in the Philippines. Having an area of more than 52, 000 hectares, Alabel is also home to Alson's Aqua Technologies, producers of the world-renowned Sarangani milkfish. The long stretch of coastline makes it ideal for aquaculture venture while its vast plains and rolling hills are suited for housing, eco –tourism and agri-industrial opportunities.
(2)GLAN
Glan is a first class Municipality in the Province of Saranggani. It is located on the west by Sarangani Bay, on the north by Davao del Sur, and on the south by the Celebes Sea. Many foreign and local tourists flock to the area during summer because of its world class beach resorts. The sorrounding waters, particularly in Gumasa, Baliton and Margus areas are rich fishing grounds. As many as 2,400 species of marine animals have been found in the bay. The dominant catch include yellowfin tuna, shipjack, and mackerel.
The people of Glan is a mixture of people of various regions. Cebuano is the most widely spoken language in the area, followed by English and Tagalog.By the way, Glan can be reached from Manila and Cebu by airplane going to General Santos City and a 45 minute drive from the airport.
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(3)MAITUM
Nature. Adventure. Culture. History and Heritage. Maitum is Sarangani's cradle of civilization. Its rich history as well as astounding archeological finds, blended with some of the Philippines' best beaches, waterfalls, distinct biodiversity, mountain ranges, crystal clear rivers make Maitum truly a gem of the Celebes.
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(4 KIAMBA
Kiamba also features vast plains ideal for agri-industrial investment as well as mountain ranges, waterfalls, caves and thick rainforests which outdoor enthusiasts will surely delight in, while the town's long stretch of coastline is ideal for those interested to invest in the fishing industry.
The town is best enjoyed by taking short walks along the narrow roads to appreciate the colonial architecture. Kiamba is also the place to witness the spectacular Celebes Sea sunset. A perfectly shaped setting sun amidst the explosion of colors in the sky is the perfect cap to a fun-filled day in the town. The village of Badtasan hosts the School of Living Tradition where the Tbolis have preserved their ancient craft of brass-casting. Falel, a hamlet just a 35-minute uphill trek from the town center, is a Tboli community that still practices their age-old tradition of burying their dead on a "lawaan" tree trunk. The trunk is sealed air-tight and is prominently displayed inside their house up until they can overcome their sadness and longing for the departed.
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(5 MAASIM
Maasim has a long coastline that furthermore provides wonderful beach resorts. Perched, on top of a cliff overlooking Sarangani Bay, Lemlunay Diving Resort is among the premiere dive spots in the country. A 30-minute drive from the airport of Gen. Santos City, Lemlunay offers modern accommodation and full amenities. Divers from all over the world have been mesmerized by the underwater beauty this dive spot has to offer.
Going to Maasim mean driving through a world-class highway passing by wonderful sceneries. Canyons and coastal villages, cheerful and accommodating people dots the highway to the town. Going past the town, tourist can experience the Maguindanaon way of life as villages that line the road to Kiamba and Maitum is dominated by Muslim communities. The mountain villages, home of the Blaans as well as Christian.
http://www.thelandofpromise.com/cache/sar/PA260045.jpg_640.jpg
(6) MALAPATAN
Malapatan has coconut plantations, rice and corn fields, and many people are also fishermen. The Blaans named the place for "mala" (pepper) and "fatan" (place). Pepper abound the place during the 15th century. Malapatan's coastline is fortified with Mangrove forests and several sites have been declared as marine sanctuaries. Aquaculture is also a leading industry of the town.
With its proximity to the capital town of Alabel and Gen. Santos City, Malapatan is the ideal suburb for those who want to experience a serene but exciting life. Visitors can explore the town center and sample the delicious "tinagtag" (rice crispy) as well as choose from the array of expertly woven colorful "Malongs" (Sarong in other parts of Southeast Asia ).
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Ricefield1.jpg/250px-Ricefield1.jpg
(7)MALUNGON
Malungon is Sarangani's gateway to the Davao region. Bordering Gen. Santos City and the province of Davao del Sur, the town offers a lot of potential for business ventures. Investors have already poured in capital for banana, mango, sugarcane and palm oil plantations.
The vast mountain ranges and rolling hills is ideal for eco-tourism activities. Comprised mostly of Christians and Indigenous people and even though it is the only town in Sarangani that does not have a coastline, Malungon will enchant visitors who wish to experience the Indigenous People's way of life.
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