SARANGANI

SARANGANI PROVINCE
PROVINCE
Region XII: SOCCSKSARGEN

Glanz Alyson De Torres

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ABOUT THE PROVINCE
Sarangani is a province in the Philippines located in Mindanao, belonging to the
SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato - Cotabato - Sultan Kudarat - Sarangani - General
Santos City) region. With a 230-kilometre (140 mi) coastline along the Sarangani Bay
and Celebes Sea, the province is at the southernmost tip of Mindanao island, and it is
bordered by Davao del Sur, Sultan Kudarat, and South Cotabato. Its capital city is
Alabel and the province has 7 municipalities and 140 barangays with a total population
of 544,261 people according to the 2015 census.
Sarangani may be reached through land via General Santos and GenSan can be
reached via sea or air travel from Manila and Cebu. There’s a national highway that will
connect you from GenSan to Sarangani.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Sarangani has an interesting history and culture. It is a province where you can
find prehistoric man and jar buried a long period ago which is located in Maitum. It is
also a large island with forests and mountains where you can trek if you want to dig
deep into the wilderness. Tribes such as the Ubo. Manobo, and Blaan can be found up
to the mountains. Meanwhile, the place offers different types of beaches, museums, and
parks if you don’t opt to explore the forests.
1. Gumasa White Beach
It is also known as the "Boracay of Mindanao" for its mile-long fine sand
minus the madding crowd and unbridled commercialism. It is a home to
Sarangani Bay Festival, the country's biggest summer beach gig. This event is a
mix of entertainment, wellness, and sports events that lure hordes of beach
lovers from across the archipelago. This year's Sarbay Fest is set to be held on
the third week of May.
2. Pangi River
Located in the Municipality of Maitum, and is also known as the White
Water Tubing center of the province. You can have a 30-minute cruise down on
the rushing waters of this natural paradise. The place is safe as safety measures
are observed. On special arrangements, indigenous T'boli tribes welcome guests
with an indigenous song and dance performance.

3. Lamlifew Tribal Village Museum

If you are the kind of person who is fascinated by historical places and
things, then this spot is the best place for you. You will be welcomed by a tribal
group upon your arrival which is the B'laan tribal community in Malungon, a one
of a kind in the country for being a repository of the ethnic heritage, intricate
weaving, dyeing traditions, and agriculture practices of the tribe.
4. Tuka Marine Park of Kiamba
Laze in the sun, sea, and sand at Tuka Marine Park in Kiamba, a
protected sanctuary where fishes spawn, making it a haven for snorkeling and
freediving. It also takes pride of its long stretch of powdery beach where the Pac-
Man himself has put up a resort. A branching of corals is just few of the nice
qualities in this marine park.

S.W.O.T. Analysis
Strengths:
 Rich in history, culture and natural resources.
 Every municipality has its own tourist destinations.
 It has good roads and regular flights through Gen. Santos City’s airport,
one of the country’s longest runways that makes it easy to access.
Weaknesses:
 Its proximity to National Capital Region (NCR).
 Expensive travel fees.
 Lack of promotion of the province.
Opportunities:
 Improved tourist facilities and services.
 When advertise, there can be an influx of tourists.
Threats:
 Destruction of natural resources.
 Constant floods brought about by deforestation and frequent rainfall.