The Sarangani Adventure

Two weeks ago, after the SOCCSKSARGEN BLOGFEST, the bloggers were invited and was given a chance to tour the Sarangani Province. The NEYEM Sarangani Adventure is definitely one of the best tours that I encountered for this year if I compared to our Educational Tour in Cebu. Why? Simply because nature versus large infrastructure and fresh airs versus pollution is quiet different.

Anyway, early in the morning, we left GenSan to Maitum (127 km. /2 and a half hours) for our breakfast. One of the sponsor (Cresing's Food Products) prepared a lot of foods. What I like most is the delicious half-dried fish or marinated bangsi which I thought is Dangit. Special thanks to Cresing’s Food Products.

The DTI Sarangani promotes their OTOP (One Town, One Product) to encourage people. Not just to help advertise their product but for others to start their own business. The project focuses on the livelihood purposes of the people in Sarangani and for the goodness of the provincial economy.

(Photo Courtesy: Ate Leah Valle & Sir Arnel Joshua Bucoy Lim)
 *Double click on the photos for enlargement*

After breakfast, the best adventure bloggers experienced is the White Water Tubing at Pangi River’s 1.6 km. tube ride in Barangay New La Union, Maitum. I wasn’t able to experience the tubing but seeing the bloggers faces and laughs, I felt like I was there. And oh, Pangi River was awarded as second Runner-up in 2003’s Cleanest River. Isn't it nice?
  

Photo Courtesy: Ms. Beth Ramo

Equipment rental and guide fee- 120php

Rent day-cottages- 75php-175php

The next stop is at Lemlunay Resort which will be the venue for our lunch. The staff serves the foods. The Pookey (Hawaiian kinilaw), Steamed Pompano (fish), Chicken Satay (chicken), and Chicken cacciatore. After lunch, we stroll around the resort. The place was great. With amazing Infinity Pool, Ocean view, Function hall, and Diving area. I can say that Lemlunay is one of the best resorts in Sarangani. We can’t get over so we took jump shots here and there.

Photo Courtesy: Ate Leah Valle

Jumpshot (Photo by: Ate Leah Valle)

With full of contentment, we went back to GenSan where Sir Avel, Arghie and Frances waited. We then headed to Balungis Women's Association in Balungis, Tuyan, Malapatan, Sarangani Province. They showed to us their traditional way of making cloth with the help of wooden machine and rayons. The group sells malong, shawl, scarf and other accessories.

Photo Courtesy: Ate Leah Valle

From Malapatan, we then headed to a paradise of white sand beaches in Gumasa, Glan, Sarangani Province. We visited Davak Ridge Beach Resort, Yoshikawa Beach Resort and Pool, White Haven Beach Resort and Isla Jardin del Mar. These beaches are good for vacation, meetings, and other gatherings. If you'll going to visit one of these beaches, don't just enjoy the white sands. Try to catch a glimpse of the panoramic view of sunset. It's so cool. Promise.

Sunset (Photo Courtesy: Ate Cidz)

After the beach experience, we had our dinner at Isla Meloussa. The place is nice, people are good and foods are delicious.

It was a good experience before 2010 ends. I can't tell if I'm coming back but one thing's for sure. I will recommend the wonders of Sarangani to my friends and encourage them to love our own nature here in Sarangani Province.

Many thanks to the SOCCSKSARGEN BLOGGERS, Provincial Government of Sarangani, and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Sarangani.

For inquires:

 

Cresing’s Food Products- located at Purok Namnama Maitum, Sarangani Province. Contact them at 09193045279 or e-mail them at cresings_maitum@yahoo.com

Lemlunay Resort- located at Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani Province. Contact number: 09285244528 / 083(228-1704) or visit at www.southpointdivers.ph

If you want adventure in Maitum, contact the Municipal Information Officer, Ms. Elizabeth Ramos-Palma Gil, CPA through her mobile: 09215944228 or e-mail her at lgu_maitum@yahoo.com