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==[[Sarangani News]]==
==[[Sarangani News]]==
'''Villagers in Sarangani build bridge in name of fallen son'''
'''Secretary Alcala assures support for Philippine mango industry'''
*Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/336272/villagers-sarangani-build-bridge-name-fallen-son
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r12&id=57257
* October 1, 2011, 4:37pm
* Monday, October 03, 2011
:by MICK M. BASA
:by Beverly Paoyon




MALUNGON, Sarangani, Philippines -- Conquering the tip of one of the province's highest plains, the Lumad villagers in Sitio Sabangan spend three hours walking from the town towards where they are from, a neighborhood of Tagakaulo tribes some 600 meters above the ocean.
GUMASA, Glan, Sarangani, Oct 3 (PIA) -- Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala guaranteed the Philippine mango industry with his department’s support as he graced the 13th National Mango Congress at Isla Jardin del Mar resort in Gumasa.
 
“Rest assured that the DA (Department of Agriculture) will continue with support programs including the establishment and rehabilitation of nurseries and foundation scion grove, household and village processing assistance and crop improvement especially for climate change adaptability,” Alcala told the 322 delegates on September 30 at the end of the three-day congress.
Some are fortunate enough and drive motorcycles that traverse through the rough terrain circling the mountain. The road gets tough when rain falls as it gets slippery for the wheels with the deadly mountain edge just around the corner.
Alcala reported a seven percent growth in the annual production of mangoes in 2010 which was reportedly “prompted by the continuous flower induction in Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Bicol Region and all the Visayas regions.”
 
However, a decline of 5.3 percent during the early months this year was noted. He said this was caused by the changing weather conditions and the early rainy season which may have been triggered by climate change.
It's the usual picture these indigenous peoples (IP) paint in this landlocked municipality in Sarangani.
Last year, fresh mango exports reached 20,115 tons worth US$15.2 million. The country also exported dried and processed mangoes at 3,600 tons and 9,328 tons, respectively. The combined exports of fresh, dried, and processed mangoes last year earned a total of more than US$50 million, according to the Secretary.
 
Despite these figures, Alcala still noted a shortage in supply and urged growers and producers to plant more. He challenged them to surpass last year’s produce considering that the DA is working with the sector “in improving handling and transport systems.”
When they reach their village, a wide river lies just before the first shanty sits at the other side of the ground. During rainy days, the river turns into a roaring torrent, something villagers worry about.
Alcala valued the importance of this year’s congress theme, “Positioning the Philippine Mango Strongly in the World Market,” to be relevantly timing with the huge demand for Philippine mango.
 
“I-ayos lamang po natin na matugunan po ang mga kailangan gawin ng industry upang patuloy na tangkilikin ng ibang bansa ang ating mangga. Ito po ay para sa inihahangad ng industry ng mangga sa pandaigdigang pamilihan at maging sa Pilipinas (We should arrange it in a way that we can address the needs of the industry, so other countries can continue supporting our mangoes. This is for the mango industry to position itself strong in the world and local market),”Alcala said.
Fifteen-year-old Robert C. Dialuna, Jr. tried to cross the raging current earlier last year but was washed down by the deadly stream. His body was found three days later, Esterlina Dialuna, his mother, said.
Major mango producers in the country are Ilocos Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, Central Visayas, Central Luzon, and SOCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos) area. (PIO Sarangani/PIA General Santos City/CTA)
 
Another 10-year-old school girl Darlene B. Tako fell just a few weeks ago, but was saved when she was seen clinging to a large rock downstream.
 
Finding a solution they believe they alone could solve, villagers here built a 26-meter bridge with the help of private funding and named it after the fallen boy whose memory still lingers a year after he passed away.
 
"It's amazing that people here can make their own bridge without anyone constructing it for them. We hope this could be replicated in other towns," said Jonathon Bentley-Stevens, president of Bentley House International, an organization that recently partnered with Belgium-based WeForest to plant 10 million trees in the province while those who plant it get livelihood for every seedling they grow.


==Photo Gallery of Sarangani, Philippines==
==Photo Gallery of Sarangani, Philippines==
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