In a heartwarming moment for marine conservationists and coastal communities, a dugong and its calf were recently spotted gliding through the serene waters of Sarangani Bay — a rare and… 'Read more' "A Rare and Hopeful Sight: Dugong Mother and Calf Spotted in Sarangani Bay"
MALAPATAN, Sarangani (May 14) — In a proactive effort to address growing concerns over saltwater crocodile sightings in Sarangani Bay, Mindanao State University-General Santos City (MSU-Gensan) joined forces with the… 'Read more' "MSU-Gensan, Sarangani Team Up for Saltwater Crocodile Awareness in Lun Masla"
MALAPATAN, Sarangani — As climate change intensifies the threat of coastal disasters, the Municipality of Malapatan is taking a bold step towards resilience. On April 22, the Protected Area Management… 'Read more' "Building a Green Shield: Malapatan’s Coastal Greenbelt Project Strengthens the Fight Against Climate Change"
In a heartening display of conservation efforts, a juvenile female Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), locally known as “pawikan,” was safely returned to the waters of Sarangani Bay on March… 'Read more' "Juvenile Hawksbill Sea Turtle Rescued and Released in Sarangani Bay"
MALAPATAN, Sarangani Province – The rich biodiversity of Mt. Tudok in Barangay Sapu Masla is set to receive greater protection following the local government’s move to support its declaration as… 'Read more' "Mt. Tudok: A Step Closer to Conservation in Malapatan"
Malapatan, Sarangani Province – A high-value target was arrested in a successful anti-illegal drug operation conducted late at night on February 24, 2025. The operation, carried out at around 11:25… 'Read more' "High-Value Target Nabbed in Malapatan Anti-Drug Operation"
MALAPATAN, SARANGANI PROVINCE – The Department of Public Works and Highways – Sarangani District Engineering Office has successfully completed the construction of a hanging footbridge in Sitio Kyondog, Barangay Kihan,… 'Read more' "New Hanging Footbridge Brings Relief to Remote Sarangani Community"
Malapatan, Sarangani Province – In a significant development towards peace and security, a former member of the dismantled Guerilla Front 71 (GF 71) TALA under the Far South Mindanao Region… 'Read more' "Former Rebel Surrenders in Sarangani, Turns Over Firearm"
Malapatan, Sarangani Province—A joint operation spearheaded by the Malapatan Municipal Police Station (MPS), in collaboration with the Sarangani Police Provincial Office’s Provincial Intelligence Branch (SPPO-PIB), Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (SPPO-PDEU),… 'Read more' "Joint Operation in Malapatan Leads to Recovery of Firearms and Illegal Drugs"
Malapatan, Sarangani Province—Authorities from the Malapatan Municipal Police Station reported the discovery of two dead bodies, a male and a female, around 2:00 PM on January 8, 2025, in Purok… 'Read more' "Two Dead Bodies Discovered in Malapatan, Sarangani Province"