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In
the southernmost part of the
island of Mindanao lies the
province of Sarangani. A
strewnbroken-like states that
compromise the previous third
district of South Cotabato.
Bounded by Davao del Sur
on the east, South China Sea and
the province of Sultan Kudarat
on the west,
Sarangani Bay and
Mindanao Sea on the south and up
north by South Cotabato.
The
country's 76th province and
Mindanao's 23rd, the plebiscite
created by Rep. James L.
Chiongbian under the Republic
Act No. 7228 and approved under
the law last March 16, 1992 that
states Sarangani's independence.
A
flat, rolling hills and a
mountainous scope describes
Sarangani's terrain.
Along the coastal areas
are
mostly flatlands.
On the northern portion
of the municipalities, rolling
hills and mountain ranges
dominate the scenery. The Alip
mountain ranges along the
western portion link the county
to provinces of South Cotabato
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One
of the most enigmatic people
who, for 600 years, isolated
themselves from the rest of the
world
were pursuit by celebrity
and controversy since the
existence was revealed in 1972.
The Tasaday bore no metal
tools, except those that they
learned from a Manobo-Blit
hunter.
They exist on fruits and
rootcrops before they know about
metal implements.
They reside in caves and
wear nothing besides leaves and
vines.
They are the perfect
inherence of a stone age man.
Sarangani's
industry was composed greatly of
farming and fishing.
Coconut, corn and cotton
are some of their main crops.
The townspeople are also
engage in poultry and livestock
production.
Goats constitute the most
number of animals raised in the
province while hog raising is
only focused around Maitum and
ducks in Kiamba.
The
surrounding bays of the province
produce as many as 2,400 kinds
of different species of marine
life, making Sarangani Bay a
rich fishing ground.
Fishes like yellow fin
tuna, ship jack and mackerel are
some of the catch fishermen
acquire.
While tilapia and
milkfish grew in ponds found in
different parts of the bay.
The
chief attraction of the province
is the beautiful Sarangani
Island, which features blue
lagoons, white sand beaches and
tropical rain forest.
Gumasa has been compared
to Boracay because of its
powdery white sand.
Tampat is the site of the
majestic shrine of subordinate
ruling Sultanates of Maguindanao,
with numerous ancient tombs.
Ayub Caves are the site
of discoveries of pre-historic
pottery way back 500 BC.
The
province can be accessed by
plane, Manila to Gen. Santos in
South Cotabato route and from
there a bus will take you to
your destination in Sarangani.
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FACTS
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Region: 11
Capital: Alabel
Land Area: 2,980 sq. km.
Number of Towns: 7 |
1. Alabel
2. Glan
3. Kiamba
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4. Maasim
5. Maitum
6. Malapatan
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7. Malungon
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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
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Sarangani Cattle
Ranch
Can be found in Alabel. Aside from cattle,
they also have piggery and feed mill
Sarangani Aqua
Resources, Inc.
Located in Alabel.
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