Fort Sarangani recieves 4 groups of visitors in a day

Kamanga, Maasim Sarangani Province – The 73IB in Brgy Kamanga, Maasim Sarangani Province has become the host of various activities of different organizations in the Philippines. Only this day, September 5, 2011, 73IB under LTC ADOLFO ESPUELAS JR accommodated four groups/organizations coming from all over the Philippines for just a day.

At 10:30 in the morning, the CSFI (Congressional Spouses Foundation Incorporated) composed of 31 congressmens spouses of the Philippines witnessed the amazing views of g the 73IB Camp tagged as the “FORT SARANGANI”.

“Our purpose here is to discover the tourist spots of Region 12 specifically in Sarangani Province, which we could also be imitated in other provinces of the Philippines, “ Mrs. Michelle Antonio, CSFI, Cagayan Valley said. She found out that Sarangani Province has the potential for tourism  which could contribute to the Philippine economic sustainability. According to her, they wanted to change the perception about Mindanao,as a hub of terrorism, into a hub of economic development and tourism.

At 1:30 in the afternoon, the group of Mindanao Development Authority, (MINDA) under the office of the President, headed by Secretary Lualhati Antonino together with the Provincial Governor Miguel Rene Dominguez and Vice Governor Steve Solon visited  “FORT SARANGANI”. The Battalion Commander then received  the Secretary  with military honors and briefed her on the activities of the Philippine Army in the area of Sarangani Province , especially on the Peace and Development efforts. Presented to her were the developmental activities done in partnership with the Provincial and Municipal Local Government units, private and public organizations in support to peace and order and sustainable development.

“I can see how the soldiers can be a big help for our projects, they have done a good job here in Sarangani. I've seen the transformation of the soldiers and their sincere commitment to  achieve peace and development. They will be having a vital role in the implementation of MINDA projects here in the province and the whole of Minddanao.” Secretary Antonino said

She mentioned also that, for several years, Region 12 has been zero when it comes to budget, and the Secretary assures that she will not let this thing happen.  She even added that she will be focusing on the water system and road concreting of the camp to further help the cccamp achieve its goal of being the fulcrum of Sarangani's tourism.

The Provincial government and 73IB  had been partners in pursuing genuine peace and sustainable development in  Sarangani.Today, the FORT SARANGANI had been hosting different people to let them see and appreciate how beautiful  Sarangani is. 

 “This camp has indeed become a must-see place in Sarangani.  We are proud to have contributed to the development of Sarangani in the area of peace-keeping and tourism.” LTC ESPUELAS said.

                                                              

Prior to these two big visitors of the Camp, the Bonsai Society of the Philippines also visited the camp and were surprised and amazed for what they have seen. They were astonished being on the top of the mountain of bonsai trees.

                                                              

Also, Fort Sarangani  accommodated  120 participants of the Barangay Lupon Tagapamayapa seminar of Maasim, Sarangani Province.