Sarangani

Sarangani is a coastal province in the SOCCSKSARGEN region of Mindanao, Philippines. It is known for its stunning coastlines, rich biodiversity, and vibrant cultural heritage. The province wraps around the Sarangani Bay and shares borders with South Cotabato, Davao Occidental, and Sultan Kudarat. Its capital is Alabel, while General Santos City, though administratively independent, serves as its economic gateway.

Sarangani is composed of seven municipalities—Alabel, Malapatan, Glan, Malungon, Maasim, Maitum, and Kiamba. It is home to a diverse population that includes the indigenous Blaan, Tagakaulo, and Tboli tribes, along with Christian settlers and Muslim communities. The province offers a mix of coastal and upland ecosystems, with fisheries and agriculture as the backbone of the economy.

While Sarangani has abundant natural and human resources, it remains one of the poorest provinces in the country. Development efforts are challenged by geographic isolation, conflict-prone areas, and vulnerability to natural disasters. Nonetheless, the province is seeing growth in eco-tourism, infrastructure development, and livelihood interventions through national programs and local governance reforms.

Agricultural Sector

Sarangani’s agriculture is diverse, benefiting from both lowland and upland zones. Major crops include coconut, corn, rice, banana, mango, coffee, and cacao. The municipalities of Malungon and Alabel are known for extensive coconut and banana plantations, while upland areas support corn and coffee production.

Smallholder farmers dominate the landscape, and many rely on rainfed agriculture. The province continues to face challenges in irrigation, postharvest facilities, and market access—especially in GIDA and IP areas. However, government programs on organic farming, agri-livelihood support, and farm-to-market roads are steadily improving productivity and connectivity.

Fisheries Sector

Fisheries is a major economic pillar for Sarangani, thanks to its long coastline along Sarangani Bay and the Celebes Sea. The province supports both municipal fishing and aquaculture, with Glan, Maasim, and Kiamba being key fishing municipalities. Tuna, bangus (milkfish), tilapia, and seaweed are among the province’s top marine products.

Fish cages, seaweed farms, and small-scale marine fishing are common livelihood activities. Sarangani Bay is part of a protected seascape, so sustainable practices and conservation are emphasized. Support from BFAR and LGUs has helped improve fishers’ access to boats, gear, and training. Despite this, issues like overfishing, climate change, and illegal fishing remain concerns in some coastal areas.

Poverty Situation

Sarangani consistently ranks among the poorest provinces in the Philippines, particularly in upland and IP-populated areas such as Malapatan, Malungon, and Kiamba. Many households experience multidimensional poverty—facing barriers in health, education, livelihood, and access to clean water.

Geographic isolation, conflict history, and limited economic diversification have contributed to chronic underdevelopment. However, targeted interventions—such as cash transfers, agri-fisheries support, and infrastructure projects—are gradually closing the gap. The local government and indigenous peoples’ communities are increasingly engaged in participatory development and peacebuilding initiatives.

Project Profile

DA

In Sarangani, the DA-SAAD program addresses food security and income generation in marginalized barangays, especially among IP farmers. The program delivers packages that include corn, vegetable seeds, native livestock, farm tools, and community-based training. It also supports organizational strengthening and enterprise development for sustainability.

SAAD implementation in Sarangani often focuses on upland farming communities, targeting areas with high poverty incidence. Projects are selected based on community consultations, and many beneficiaries have reported improved food supply and basic income from their farms.

Year CoveredMunicipalityBarangayProjectAssociationMembersInput Amount
2023Alabel (Capital)AlegriaHorse ProductionAsosasyon Sa Nagkahiusang Mag-uuma Sa Alegria (asonama)1045,000.00
2023Alabel (Capital)Datal AnggasOrganic Upland Rice Seeds ProductionDatal Anggas Small Independent Group (dasig) Mpc10285,500.00
2023Alabel (Capital)Pag-AsaIntegrated Corn Production with Vegetable ProductionKibac Kastabang Farmers Association20488,250.00
2023Alabel (Capital)Pag-AsaCoffee ProductionBalataan Libon Lagi Kasakdo Farmers Association15126,250.00
2023Alabel (Capital)Pag-AsaCarabao ProductionAtlo Falo Alwe Kasbakas Farmers Association1045,000.00
2023Alabel (Capital)Pag-AsaCarabao ProductionMahayag Kastebeng Integrated Farmers Association1045,000.00
2023Alabel (Capital)PoblacionMeat Processing with Equipment SupportAlabel Livestock & Poultry Raiser Association (alpra)1578,975.00
2023Alabel (Capital)SpringEgg ProductionKasbakas I Dad Libon I Banwa Nop Women Association1050,000.00
2023GlanBig MargusCarabao ProductionLaying Farmers And Fisherfolks Association1045,000.00
2023GlanE. AlegadoBanana ProductionLumigo-cogon Farmers Association15411,000.00
2023GlanNew AklanOrganic Upland Rice Seeds ProductionMalilam Sustainable Agriculture Farmers Association10285,500.00
2023GlanNew AklanCattle ProductionBanlas Farmer Association15110,250.00
2023GlanSan VicenteMeat Processing with Equipment SupportAcon Farmers Association1578,975.00
2023GlanSmall MargusCarabao ProductionPurok Alna Farmers Association1045,000.00
2023GlanSmall MargusHorse ProductionCalgang-pulutana Farmers Association1045,000.00
2023KiambaKapateIntegrated Corn Production with Vegetable ProductionKapate Tribal Farmers Association20488,250.00
2023KiambaKapateCarabao ProductionZone Corinthians Men Laborers Association1045,000.00
2023KiambaKapateCarabao ProductionTablao United Christian Farmers Asspciation1045,000.00
2023KiambaNalusOrganic Upland Rice Seeds ProductionTulad Abaca Farmers Association10285,500.00
2023KiambaTablaoCoffee ProductionDatal Nuhag Abaca Farmers Association15126,250.00
2023KiambaTablaoHorse ProductionMadfok Tribal Farmers Association1045,000.00
2023KiambaTambililMeat Processing with Equipment SupportTri-people Tambilil Motorbike Services Association1578,975.00
2023KiambaTambililEgg ProductionSamahang Magbubukid Farmers Association1050,000.00
2023MaasimDaliaoCattle ProductionKafway Farmers Association15460,250.00
2023MaasimKablacanOrganic Upland Rice Seeds ProductionSalbuyan Organic Farmers Association10285,500.00
2023MaasimKablacanHorse ProductionMargula Farmers Association1045,000.00
2023MaasimKablacanCoffee ProductionDatal Basak Organic Farmers Association15126,250.00
2023MaasimLumasalMeat Processing with Equipment SupportPurok 5 Farmers Association1578,975.00
2023MaasimNomohIntegrated Corn Production with Vegetable ProductionMaasim Coffee Growers Association20488,250.00
2023MaasimNomohCarabao ProductionGasi Farmers Association1045,000.00
2023MaasimNomohCarabao ProductionAbnahaw/tapantaw Farmers Association1045,000.00
2023MalapatanKihanOrganic Upland Rice Seeds ProductionBanlas Highland Agro Producer Association10285,500.00
2023MalapatanKihanCattle ProductionAmnas Integrated Farmers Association15110,250.00
2023MalapatanKinamCarabao ProductionDlanog Farmers Association1045,000.00
2023MalapatanKinamHorse ProductionUnited Kinam Farmers Association1045,000.00
2023MalapatanLun PadiduMeat Processing with Equipment SupportGkk Social Action Committee Livelihood Association1578,975.00
2023MalapatanPoblacionCarabao ProductionAspang Farmers Blaan Association1045,000.00
2023MalapatanSapu MaslaBanana ProductionSapu Masla Kadtatabanga Farmers Association15411,000.00
2023MalungonDatal TampalOrganic Upland Rice Seeds ProductionTampal Farmers Association10285,500.00
2023MalungonLower MainitCoffee ProductionInag Coffee Farmers Association15126,250.00
2023MalungonMalalag CogonMeat Processing with Equipment SupportMalalag-cogon Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Association1578,975.00
2023MalungonSan JuanCarabao ProductionUnited People For Barangay San Juan Farmers Association1045,000.00
2023MalungonTambanCarabao ProductionNagkahiusang Mag-uuma Para Sa Kalambuan Sa Brgy. Tamban1045,000.00
2023MalungonUpper LumabatHorse ProductionTagakaulo-indigenous Sustanable Development Association1045,000.00
2024Alabel (Capital)Datal AnggasIntegrated Corn Production with Vegetable and Livestock ProductionMayago Farmers Association301,015,000.00
2024Alabel (Capital)TokawalLayer Chicken ProductionBulol Awang Farmers Association20268,360.00
2024GlanLagoIntegrated Lakatan Production with Vegetable ProductionPurok Santan Farmers Association20388,000.00
2024GlanPangyanLayer Chicken ProductionPangyan Market Vendors Association20268,360.00
2024GlanTaponFree Range Chicken ProductionCommunity Associate Team Rescue Oneness Public Assistance20305,000.00
2024KiambaDatu DaniFree Range Chicken ProductionKiamba Tri People Halal Livestock Growers Association20305,000.00
2024KiambaNalusLayer Chicken ProductionKampimpilan Fisherfolks & Farmers Association20268,360.00
2024KiambaTambililIntegrated Corn Production with Vegetable and Livestock ProductionTambilil Agri Corn Farmers Association301,015,000.00
2024MaasimColonCattle ProductionColon Mahayahay Farmers Association20590,000.00
2024MaasimKablacanIntegrated Corn Production with Vegetable and Livestock ProductionFit Farmers Association301,015,000.00
2024MalapatanKihanIntegrated Corn Production with Post Harvest Equipment Support, Vegetable and Livestock ProductionMacol Integrated Farmers Association301,427,600.00
2024MalapatanPoblacionIntegrated Coffee Production with Vegetable ProductionMalapatan Men And Women Workers Association20328,000.00
2024MalapatanPoblacionLayer Chicken ProductionMuslim Christian Blaan Farmers And Fisherfolks Association20268,360.00
2024MalungonNagpanIntegrated Corn Production with Post Harvest Equipment Support, Vegetable and Livestock ProductionNagpan Farmers Association301,427,600.00
2024MalungonTambanIntegrated Lakatan Production with Vegetable ProductionKapit Farmers Association20388,000.00
2025Alabel (Capital)Datal AnggasCorn Production with Post Harvest Equipment SupportMayago Farmers Association30823,583.33
2025Alabel (Capital)TokawalLayer Chicken ProductionBulol Awang Farmers Association20313,250.00
2025GlanLagoLakatan ProductionPurok Santan Farmers Association20352,750.00
2025GlanPangyanLayer Chicken ProductionPangyan Market Vendors Association20313,250.00
2025GlanTaponFree Range Chicken ProductionCommunity Associate Team Rescue Oneness Public Assistance20308,750.00
2025KiambaDatu DaniFree Range Chicken ProductionKiamba Tri People Halal Livestock Growers Association20308,750.00
2025KiambaNalusLayer Chicken ProductionKampimpilan Fisherfolks & Farmers Association20313,250.00
2025KiambaTambililCorn Production with Post Harvest Equipment SupportTambilil Agri Corn Farmers Association30823,583.33
2025MaasimColonUpgraded Cattle ProductionColon Mahayahay Farmers Association20448,750.00
2025MaasimKablacanCorn Production with Post Harvest Equipment SupportFit Farmers Association30823,583.33
2025MalapatanKihanIntegrated Corn Production with Post Harvest Equipment Support and Livestock ProductionMacol Integrated Farmers Association301,515,250.00
2025MalapatanPoblacionCoffee ProductionMalapatan Men And Woman Workers Association20468,750.00
2025MalapatanPoblacionLayer Chicken ProductionMuslim Christian Blaan Farmers And Fisherfolks Association20313,250.00
2025MalungonNagpanIntegrated Corn Production with Post Harvest Equipment Support and Livestock ProductionNagpan Farmers Association301,515,250.00
2025MalungonTambanLakatan ProductionKapit Farmers Association20352,750.00
2026Alabel (Capital)Datal AnggasCorn Production with Post Harvest Equipment SupportMayago Farmers Association30946,500.00
2026Alabel (Capital)TokawalLayer Chicken ProductionBulol Awang Farmers Association201,129,150.00
2026GlanLagoLakatan ProductionPurok Santan Farmers Association20351,000.00
2026GlanPangyanLayer Chicken ProductionPangyan Market Vendors Association201,129,150.00
2026GlanTaponFree Range Chicken ProductionCommunity Associate Team Rescue Oneness Public Assistance20585,150.00
2026KiambaDatu DaniFree Range Chicken ProductionKiamba Tri People Halal Livestock Growers Association20476,150.00
2026KiambaNalusLayer Chicken ProductionKampimpilan Fisherfolks & Farmers Association201,129,150.00
2026KiambaTambililCorn Production with Post Harvest Equipment SupportTambilil Agri Corn Farmers Association30946,500.00
2026MaasimColonCattle ProductionColon Mahayahay Farmers Association209,951,000.00
2026MaasimKablacanCorn Production with Post Harvest Equipment SupportFit Farmers Association30946,500.00
2026MalapatanKihanCorn Production with Post Harvest Equipment SupportMacol Integrated Farmers Association30616,500.00
2026MalapatanPoblacionCoffee ProductionMalapatan Men And Woman Workers Association20491,600.00
2026MalapatanPoblacionLayer Chicken ProductionMuslim Christian Blaan Farmers And Fisherfolks Association201,129,150.00
2026MalungonNagpanCorn Production with Post Harvest Equipment SupportNagpan Farmers Association30526,500.00
2026MalungonTambanLakatan ProductionKapit Farmers Association20351,000.00

BFAR

The BFAR-SAAD program in Sarangani assists fisherfolk through inland and coastal fisheries support. Common interventions include fingerlings, seaweed planting materials, motorized banca, fish cages, and community fish landing centers.

The program is highly relevant to coastal barangays in Kiamba, Maasim, and Glan, as well as inland fishpond users in upland municipalities. BFAR-SAAD works closely with LGUs and fisherfolk groups to ensure that livelihood inputs are complemented with training, proper resource management, and basic recordkeeping.

Year CoveredMunicipalityBarangayProjectAssociationMembersInput Amount
2023Alabel (Capital)BaluntayTilapia Culture in PondBaluntay Tokawal Agri Fishers Association (batoafa)12400,000.00
2023Alabel (Capital)KawasMilkfish Culture in Bamboo CageKawas Mariculture Procucers Cooperative16740,667.00
2023Alabel (Capital)Poblacion (Alabel)Milkfish Culture in Bamboo CageAlabel Deputized Fish Warden22170,667.00
2023KiambaPoblacionFishing Gear (Deep Sea Payao)Purok Gumamela Panargetan Association (pgpa)803,830,000.00
2023KiambaTambililFishing Gear (Deep Sea Payao)Green Revolution Tambilil Fisherfolk Association (grtfa)1603,830,000.00
2023MaasimTinotoMilkfish Culture in Bamboo CageTinoto Fisherfolks Association21740,667.00
2023MaasimTinotoMilkfish Culture in Bamboo CageAsnalang 6 Fisherfolk Association13740,667.00
2023MaitumMagulingTilapia Culture in PondMadasigon Muslim Farmers And Fisherfolk Association20400,000.00
2023MalapatanKihanTilapia Culture in PondNapac Integrated Farmers Association34400,000.00
2023MalapatanPoblacion (Malapatan)Post-Harvest Equipment and MaterialsBangon Sayco Kauswagan Organization24350,000.00
2023MalapatanSapu MaslaMilkfish Culture in Bamboo CageSapu Masla Fisherfolk Association21740,667.00
2023MalapatanSapu MaslaMilkfish Culture in Bamboo CageSapu Masla Manambanay Fisherfolk Association24740,667.00
2023MalungonPoblacionTilapia Culture in PondMalungon Inland Fish Farmers Association (miffa)15400,000.00
2024Alabel (Capital)BaluntayTilapia Culture in PondBaluntay-tokawal Agri-fisheries Association12446,000.00
2024Alabel (Capital)KawasMilkfish Culture in Bamboo CageKawas Mariculture Producers Cooperative16528,000.00
2024Alabel (Capital)Poblacion (Alabel)Milkfish Culture in Bamboo CageAlabel Deputized Fish Wardens Association22528,000.00
2024KiambaKling (Lumit)Tilapia Culture in PondKling Farmers And Fisherman Association311,032,000.00
2024KiambaPoblacionMotorized Boat (17 footer)Purok Gumamela Panargetan Association (pgpa)801,356,000.00
2024KiambaTambililFishing Gear (Deep Sea Payao)Green Revolution Tambilil Fisherfolk Association160858,000.00
2024MaasimTinotoMilkfish Culture in Bamboo CageAsnalang 6 Fisherfolk Association13528,000.00
2024MaasimTinotoMilkfish Culture in Bamboo CageTinoto Fisherfolk Association21528,000.00
2024MaitumMagulingTilapia Culture in PondMadasigon Muslim Farmer And Fisherfolk Association20446,000.00
2024MalapatanKihanTilapia Culture in PondNapac Integrated Farmers Association34446,000.00
2024MalapatanPoblacion (Malapatan)Post-Harvest Equipment/MaterialsBangun Syco Kauswagon Organization241,500,000.00
2024MalapatanSapu MaslaMilkfish Culture in Bamboo CageSapu Masla Managbanay Fisherfolk Association24530,000.00
2024MalapatanSapu MaslaMilkfish Culture in Bamboo CageSapu Masla Fisherfolk Association21528,000.00
2024MalungonPoblacionTilapia Culture in PondMalungon Inland Fisherfolk Association15446,000.00
2025Alabel (Capital)BaluntayTilapia Culture in PondBaluntay Tokawal Agri-fisheries Association12525,000.00
2025Alabel (Capital)KawasMilkfish Culture in Bamboo Cage ( 1 unit bamboo cage 6x9x4, 1 circular cage)Kawas Mariculture Producers Cooperative16865,000.00
2025Alabel (Capital)Poblacion (Alabel)Milkfish Culture in Bamboo Cage (2 units 9x6x4 meters)Alabe Deputized Fish Wardens Association22865,000.00
2025KiambaPoblacionFishing Gear and ParaphernaliaPurok Gumamela Panargetan Association (pgpa)801,503,000.00
2025KiambaTambililFishing Gear (Deep Sea Payao)Green Revolution Tambilil Fisherfolk Association1601,078,000.00
2025MaasimTinotoMilkfish Culture in Bamboo Cage (2 units 9x6x4 meters)Asnalang 6 Fisherfolk Association13865,000.00
2025MaasimTinotoMilkfish Culture in Bamboo Cage (2 units 9x6x4 meters)Tinoto Fisherfolk Association21868,000.00
2025MaitumMagulingFishing Gear (Deep Sea Payao)Madasigon Muslim Farmer And Fisherfolk Association201,503,000.00
2025MalapatanKihanTilapia Culture in PondNapac Integrated Farmers Association34617,000.00
2025MalapatanPoblacion (Malapatan)Post-Harvest Equipment and MaterialsBangun Syco Kauswagon Organization24718,000.00
2025MalapatanPoblacion (Malapatan)Tilapia Culture in PondKling Farmers And Fisherfolk Association21525,000.00
2025MalapatanSapu MaslaMilkfish Culture in Bamboo Cage (Repair and Maintenance)Sapu Masla Fisherfolk Association21873,000.00
2025MalapatanSapu MaslaMilkfish Culture in Bamboo Cage (216 cubic meter)Sapu Masla Manambanay Fisherfolk Association24865,000.00
2025MalungonPoblacionTilapia Culture in PondMalungon Inland Fish Farmers Association15525,000.00
2026Alabel (Capital)BaluntayTilapia Culture in FishpenBaluntay Tokawal Agri-fisheries Association21286,000.00
2026Alabel (Capital)KawasMilkfish Culture in Bamboo Cage (Repair and Maintenance)Kawas Mariculture Producers Cooperative27567,000.00
2026Alabel (Capital)Poblacion (Alabel)Milkfish Culture in Bamboo Cage (Repair and Maintenance)Alabel Deputized Fish Wardens Association19567,000.00
2026KiambaKling (Lumit)Tilapia Culture in FishpenKling Farmers And Fishermen Association50216,500.00
2026KiambaPoblacionFishing Gear (Deep Sea Payao)Purok Gumamela Panargetan Association (pgpa)701,314,000.00
2026KiambaTambililPost-Harvest Equipment/MaterialsGreen Revolution Tambilil Fisherfolk Association1551,400,000.00
2026MaasimTinotoMilkfish Culture in HDPE CageAsnalang 6 Fisherfolk Association22567,000.00
2026MaasimTinotoMilkfish Culture in Bamboo Cage (Repair and Maintenance)Tinoto Fisherfolk Association22613,000.00
2026MaitumMagulingMotorized Boat (42 footer)Madasigon Muslim Farmer And Fisherfolk Association351,230,000.00
2026MalapatanKihanTilapia Culture in FishpenNapac Integrated Farmers45285,000.00
2026MalapatanPoblacion (Malapatan)Post-Harvest Equipment/MaterialsBangun Syco Kauswagon Organization20985,000.00
2026MalapatanSapu MaslaMilkfish Culture in Bamboo Cage (Repair and Maintenance)Sapu Masla Manambanay Fisherfolk Association311,107,000.00
2026MalapatanSapu MaslaMilkfish Culture in Bamboo Cage (Repair and Maintenance)Sapu Masla Fisher Folk Association221,105,000.00
2026MalungonPoblacionCatfish Culture in PondMalungon Inland Fish Farmers Association15851,500.00