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==[[Sarangani News]]==
==[[Sarangani News]]==
'''On Socoteco-SEC power sales bid: Oppositors no show in ERC pre-trial hearing'''
'''Experience This Paradise In Sarangani'''
*Source: http://asiancorrespondent.com/78813/on-socoteco-sec-power-sales-bid-oppositors-now-show-in-erc-pre-trial-hearing/
*Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/355360/experience-this-paradise-in-sarangani
*Mar 24, 2012 9:05AM UTC
*March 25, 2012, 12:24pm
:by   Edwin Espejo
:by ARMANDO A. MORTEJO






Opposition groups and intervenors in the power sales application between the South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (Socoteco II) and Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC) in the Philippines failed to appear in the March 22 pre-trial hearing set by the Energy Regulatory Commission prompting the energy body to reset the hearing for March 29.
MANILA, Philippines — "A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” When poet John Keats wrote that famous line, he might have been thinking of the Lemlunay Dive Resort in barangay Kamanga in Maasim, Sarangani.


Only the lawyers of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), which filed a separate intervention, and the representatives of the power sales applicants were present during the hearing.
Lemlunay is a T’boli and B’laan word for “paradise.” Judging from the breathtaking view (it is situated on a cliff overlooking the beautiful waters of Sarangani Bay to the left and the Sulawesi Sea to the right) and the wonderful underwater experience the resort offers, it is indeed a heaven of sorts.


Commissioners Gloria Victoria Yap-Taruc and Ma. Teresa Castañeda instead requested Socoteco II general manager Rodolfo Ocat to furnish all intervenors copies of the order on the new dates of the hearing.
I was supposed to attend the Kalilangan Festival in General Santos City but because the street dancing was scheduled on a Monday and there was nothing to do on Sunday, my good friend Andrew J. Dorego decided to bring me to this gem of a resort.


The commissioners said they decided not proceed with the pre-trial hearing to avoid more “contentious issues” arising from the failure of the opposition to appear in the hearing.
The travel from the city to the place took us about 45 minutes. But the road trip was scenic. It reminded me of my trip along the shores of Superior Lake going to Duluth, Minnesota. Imagine a beautiful deep blue sea on your left and mountains with various karsts on your right. The road was smoothly paved and beautiful green trees lined the highway. A bonus: few houses along the road.


Among those who are opposing the 70-megawatt power sales agreement between Socoteco II and Sarangani Energy are the city government of General Santos, Freedom from Debt Coalition, private intervenor Dominador Lagare and residents of Polomolok, South Cotabato.
The trip was fleeting. I didn’t know what to expect as we entered the place. We paid our entrance fee (P100 per person, which is consumable) and went straight ahead to the restaurant. After we ordered our food, we immediately began our familiarization tour.


The Socoteco II franchise covers General Santos City, Sarangani, and the towns of Polomolok and Tupi of South Cotabato.
Andrew and his girlfriend (Apple Joy Ochoa), who had been to the place before, served as my guides. Deo Sunico, a high school classmate of Andrew who tagged along with us, also helped in showing it off.


The ERC earlier dismissed the petition of Eduardo Alegre et al, all residents of Polomolok, to declare the power sales agreement (PSA) between Socoteco II and SEC null and void.
Unlike most beach resorts, there is no sandy beachfront. However, Lemlunay’s pristine greenish-blue waters teeming with beautiful marine life more than made up for the lack of luxurious resort amenities.


In dismissing the petition of Alegre et al, the ERC said the former’s allegations were “bereft of merit and their allegation that the award of the PSA to CHC is highly irregular, immoral, unlawful, an abuse of authority and a grave misconduct…is untenable.”
From the al fresco restaurant, guests can get a glimpse of the white sand beaches in other parts of Sarangani, particularly Gumasa in Glan. Its ambience is comparable to those places featured in Greek and Mediterranean films.


Alegre, as well as other members of the opposition, claimed the assignment of the contract from Conal Holdings Corporation (CHC) to SEC was irregular considering that the latter was a newly formed corporation with an authorized capitalization of only P5,000,000.
One of the resort’s interesting features is the infinity pool, where visitors can take a dip. There’s an area for kids and the deepest spot is about seven feet. “We went to the infinity pool after snorkeling and took lots of pictures,” one visitor wrote. “We love the view from the pool to the sea. It simply felt relaxing and calm.”


The power sales contract between Socoteco II and SEC covers 25 years.
Guests won't get bored while at the resort since it has a myriad of activities available for everyone. Those who don’t feel like snorkeling or diving can rent their Hobie cats (catamarans) for a measly P1500 (maximum of six passengers for 30 minutes).


Socoteco II has a baseload capacity of at least 70 megawatts and a peaking load of up to 105 megawatts.
Lemlunay used to be the vacation resort of Paul Partridge and his family. Later, he established the South Point Divers, which offers a number of services that suit hard-core divers and weekend enthusiasts alike. Activity offerings include PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) courses, snorkeling and guided diving, among others.


It sells an average of 526 million kilowatt hours of electricity to its 126,000 consumers a month.
“Each dive comes with tanks, weights, dive guide and chase boat to make your diving experience more enjoyable,” says its website. “Our staff are ready to cater to your schedule 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be one of our many satisfied clients from all over the world.”


CHC was the original party to the PSA with Socoteco II.
Sarangani Bay, declared a marine sanctuary, has a wealth of good diving sites and one of them is located in the huge Tinoto Wall, which runs about 10 kilometers along the bay in front of the dive resort. The wall drops off well over 50 meters about 10 to 20 meters from shore.


Conal Holdings however assigned its rights and obligation to SEC, the implementing arm of its 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant project in Maasim, Sarangani, and submitted the appropriate amendments to the original contract to the ERC.
According to those who have dived in the area, a wide variety of hard and soft coral, huge gorgonian corals, sponges and an endless array of reef life can be found in the waters. Pelagics are also a common site. Divers can also expect to see turtles, rays, rainbow runners, groupers, snappers and patrols of sergeant majors. The majestic Napoleon Wrasse is also frequently seen on the house reef.


CHC is the holdings company of the power business of the Alcantara and Sons Development Corporation. CHC also owns and operates the Western Mindanao Power Corporation and the Southern Philippines Power Corporation, both separately running 55-megawatt diesel-fired power plants.
Here’s an observation of a blogger who had dived the area: “A short distance from the cliff’s side, the bottom of the sea drops dramatically to about 30 feet, then a coral wall presents itself with marine life all a-bustle. The variegated colors on the fish and on the coral is a delight against the backdrop of soft-hued sand and dark-toned rock that dot the seascape.”


Socoteco II earlier appealed for support to the PSA it has entered into with CHC/SEC.
Another one said: “My entire Lemlunay experience is surreal. I can’t believe I swam with Nemo and his friends!” (Nemo was the leading character in the award-winning film, Finding Nemo.)


Ocat said unless the cooperative is able to secure long term power supply contract, the city could suffer from two to six-hour brownouts beginning next year.
We ended our short visit with a lunch at the restaurant. And yes, we enjoyed the food since we were hungry and thirsty.


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Province of Sarangani, Philippines
The province of Sarangani is within Region XII

Location of Sarangani, Philippines

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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 (Socsksargen) 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 Socsksargen 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.

Strategically located at the southernmost tip of Mindanao, the province is protected by the resource-rich Sarangani Bay. Beyond this is the Celebes Sea, which is the province’s access to the rest of the world.

Bordered by over 230 kms. of unspoiled coastline, Sarangani offers more than 4,400 sq. kms. of typhoon-free land and marine resources, largely untapped tourism potentials, and vast investment possibilities.

The province is divided into two parts, separated by the Sarangani Bay and General Santos City, and it used to be part of South Cotabato until it was made an independent province in 1992.

History of Sarangani, Philippines

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The early inhabitants who first inhabited Sarangani were the indigenous natives, called "MunaTo," a native term for "first people."

In 1942, the Japanese troops occupied Southern Cotabato (now. Sarangani).

In 1945, Filipino troops of the 6th, 10th, 101st and 102nd Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and 10th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary entered and liberated in Southern Cotabato (now. Sarangani) and fought against the Japanese Imperial Army forces during the Battle of Cotabato at the end of World War II under the Japanese Occupation.

Before its inception in 1992, Sarangani was part of South Cotabato and held its title as the Third District of South Cotabato. The province was created by Republic Act No. 7228 on March 16, 1992, penned by the late Congressman, James L. Chiongbian. His wife, Priscilla L. Chiongbian is the first Governor of Sarangani. They are known as the Father and Mother of Sarangani Province.

Sarangani celebrates its foundation anniversary every month of November, named as "MunaTo Festival."

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9516 Malapatan Saranggani
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Experience This Paradise In Sarangani

by ARMANDO A. MORTEJO


MANILA, Philippines — "A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” When poet John Keats wrote that famous line, he might have been thinking of the Lemlunay Dive Resort in barangay Kamanga in Maasim, Sarangani.

Lemlunay is a T’boli and B’laan word for “paradise.” Judging from the breathtaking view (it is situated on a cliff overlooking the beautiful waters of Sarangani Bay to the left and the Sulawesi Sea to the right) and the wonderful underwater experience the resort offers, it is indeed a heaven of sorts.

I was supposed to attend the Kalilangan Festival in General Santos City but because the street dancing was scheduled on a Monday and there was nothing to do on Sunday, my good friend Andrew J. Dorego decided to bring me to this gem of a resort.

The travel from the city to the place took us about 45 minutes. But the road trip was scenic. It reminded me of my trip along the shores of Superior Lake going to Duluth, Minnesota. Imagine a beautiful deep blue sea on your left and mountains with various karsts on your right. The road was smoothly paved and beautiful green trees lined the highway. A bonus: few houses along the road.

The trip was fleeting. I didn’t know what to expect as we entered the place. We paid our entrance fee (P100 per person, which is consumable) and went straight ahead to the restaurant. After we ordered our food, we immediately began our familiarization tour.

Andrew and his girlfriend (Apple Joy Ochoa), who had been to the place before, served as my guides. Deo Sunico, a high school classmate of Andrew who tagged along with us, also helped in showing it off.

Unlike most beach resorts, there is no sandy beachfront. However, Lemlunay’s pristine greenish-blue waters teeming with beautiful marine life more than made up for the lack of luxurious resort amenities.

From the al fresco restaurant, guests can get a glimpse of the white sand beaches in other parts of Sarangani, particularly Gumasa in Glan. Its ambience is comparable to those places featured in Greek and Mediterranean films.

One of the resort’s interesting features is the infinity pool, where visitors can take a dip. There’s an area for kids and the deepest spot is about seven feet. “We went to the infinity pool after snorkeling and took lots of pictures,” one visitor wrote. “We love the view from the pool to the sea. It simply felt relaxing and calm.”

Guests won't get bored while at the resort since it has a myriad of activities available for everyone. Those who don’t feel like snorkeling or diving can rent their Hobie cats (catamarans) for a measly P1500 (maximum of six passengers for 30 minutes).

Lemlunay used to be the vacation resort of Paul Partridge and his family. Later, he established the South Point Divers, which offers a number of services that suit hard-core divers and weekend enthusiasts alike. Activity offerings include PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) courses, snorkeling and guided diving, among others.

“Each dive comes with tanks, weights, dive guide and chase boat to make your diving experience more enjoyable,” says its website. “Our staff are ready to cater to your schedule 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be one of our many satisfied clients from all over the world.”

Sarangani Bay, declared a marine sanctuary, has a wealth of good diving sites and one of them is located in the huge Tinoto Wall, which runs about 10 kilometers along the bay in front of the dive resort. The wall drops off well over 50 meters about 10 to 20 meters from shore.

According to those who have dived in the area, a wide variety of hard and soft coral, huge gorgonian corals, sponges and an endless array of reef life can be found in the waters. Pelagics are also a common site. Divers can also expect to see turtles, rays, rainbow runners, groupers, snappers and patrols of sergeant majors. The majestic Napoleon Wrasse is also frequently seen on the house reef.

Here’s an observation of a blogger who had dived the area: “A short distance from the cliff’s side, the bottom of the sea drops dramatically to about 30 feet, then a coral wall presents itself with marine life all a-bustle. The variegated colors on the fish and on the coral is a delight against the backdrop of soft-hued sand and dark-toned rock that dot the seascape.”

Another one said: “My entire Lemlunay experience is surreal. I can’t believe I swam with Nemo and his friends!” (Nemo was the leading character in the award-winning film, Finding Nemo.)

We ended our short visit with a lunch at the restaurant. And yes, we enjoyed the food since we were hungry and thirsty.

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