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==History of Sarangani, Philippines== | ==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." | |||
==People of Sarangani, Philippines== | ==People of Sarangani, Philippines== | ||