Dancers from Sarangani win big in Kalilangan 2014

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (28 February 2014) - Two performing arts groups from Kiamba, Sarangani Province bagged top places in the "Kadsagayan sa Buyang: Street Dance Competition" during the last day of Kalilangan 2014 Thursday, February 27. The James L. Chiongbian National Trade School (formerly Kling National High School) and JBT Caing Elementary School of Kiamba earned the first and third places, respectively. General Santos City School of Arts and Trade took 2nd place. City Mayor Ronnel Rivera with Kalilangan director Atty. Abdurrahman Canacan and Senator Bong Revilla awarded the trophies and cash prizes to the winners. (GENSAN INFO OFFICE/Russell Delvo)

Mayor Rivera thanks World Surgical Foundation

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (21 February 2014) - A visit from City Mayor Ronnel Rivera on the World Surgical Foundation (WSF) free medical mission Thursday, February 20, spurs joy to both doctors and patients. Overseen by city government Executive Assistant of Health Enrique Voltaire Tiu, the medical operation has already served 250 patients from General Santos City and Sarangani Province starting February 17. On his visit, Mayor Rivera thanked the medical team of WSF for their free services. (GENSAN INFO OFFICE/Russell Delvo)

Starkey Foundation lauds Mayor Rivera’s governance

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (12 February 2014) – The Starkey Foundation headed by Richard Brown, president of the board, and Bradey Forseth , executive director, commend City Mayor Ronnel Rivera’s leadership anchored in partnership and synergy. Being pleased with the local government’s full support in their hearing aid mission last December 1-3, 2013, the international foundation plans to do another round this year. Some 1,300 constituents from General Santos City and Sarangani with hearing disabilities benefited in their recent mission. (GENSAN INFO OFFICE/ Russell Delvo)

Rivera shares his first 'Pacquiao fight' experience"

ALABEL, Sarangani (26 November 2013) - During the press conference of Congressman Manny Pacquiao at Sarangani Provincial Capitol Monday, November 25, his close friend and political ally General Santos City Mayor Ronnel Rivera shared his first time experience watching the "Pacman" fight against Brandon Rios at the Cotai Arena, Venetian Hotel, in Macau. Rivera said that Pacquiao's fight is so intense that everyone inside the arena could not take their seats as Pacquiao traded blows against an obviously outmatched Rios. He also said that he went to Pacquiao's fight to support him while he was trying to make a comeback in the boxing world. (GENSAN INFO OFFICE/Russell Delvo)

Congressman Pacquiao thanks countrymen

ALABEL, Sarangani (26 November 2013) - Congressman Manny Pacquiao thanks his countrymen for supporting him during his bout against Brandon Rios during a press conference at Sarangani Provincial Capitol Monday, November 25. He said it was not easy, especially after two consecutive losses from Juan Manuel Marquez and Timothy Bradley, but with the prayers of his countrymen he made it through. Pacquiao also mentioned General Santos City Mayor Ronnel Rivera, his political ally, for his support by being present in the ringside. (GENSAN INFO OFFICE/Russell Delvo)

First ladies of GenSan, Sarangani team up for tourism

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (1 October 2013)  - Gensan Tourism Council chair Jane Rivera (right) and Regional Tourism Council chair Michelle Solon (center) tour different stalls in the Travel, Trade and Service Fair at KCC Veranza on September 25 to show support to the various tourism industries in Region 12. Jane Rivera is the wife of City Mayor Ronnel Rivera. Michelle Solon is the wife of Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon. (GENSAN INFO OFFICE/ Russell Delvo)

Rivera supports Sarangani's medical mission

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (4 September 2013) - City Mayor Ronnel Rivera expressed support Tuesday, September 3, to Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao, Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao and Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon in their Surgical Outreach Mission to be conducted at General Santos Emergency Hospital. With doctors from World Surgical Foundation, the medical outreach will cater to 50 patients for free medical treatment from specific disorders such as in thyroid and gall bladder. The medical mission will be held this month. (GENSAN INFO OFFICE/Russell Delvo)