Region____________________________XI
Province___________________________Sarangani
Municipality________________________Glan
Political Boundaries___________________
_________________________________North - Mun. of Malapatan, _________________________________Sarangani
_________________________________South - Celebes Sea
_________________________________East - Jose Abad Santos, _________________________________ Davao del Sur
_________________________________West - Celebes Sea
Total Land Area_____________________69,760 has.
Population__________________________93, 729 (2000 Projection)
Growth Rate________________________4.088%
Major Ethnic Composition_____________
_________________________________Cebuano,B'laan, _________________________________Maguindanaoans,
_________________________________Sangils,Hiligaynon,Boholanos
Language/Dialects___________________English, Filipino
_________________________________Cebuano, Ilonggo
_________________________________Maguindanaoans,Ilocano
Climate____________________________Weather is mild and _________________________________pleasant and free from _________________________________typhoons
Average temperature is 28 celcius
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Annual Calendar of Events
[...March - April...] - Old Lenten Tradition
---------- Prosesyon sa Sto. Intiero
---------- Sugat sa Pagkabanhaw
---------- Lenten trek to Sumbang Point
and Cave
[...May...] - Summer Sports Clinic
-------- Kite Flying Festival
-------- Flores de Mayo
[...June...] - Independence Day
[...October...] - Panagtagbu "Meeting of Colonos
& Native Settlers"
[...October 8...] - Foundation Day
----------- Practical Shootings
(Sumbang Point Practical
Shooting Association)
----------- Coco Festival
----------- Mutya ng Glan
----------- Disco sa Kalye
----------- Tabo sa Kabarangayan
[...November 25...] - Patronal Fiesta in honor of
Sta. Catalina de Alexandria
---------- Highlight: Lubi-Lubi Festival
(Mardi Gras)
[...December...] - Pasko sa Pamilya
---------- Gagmayng Kristohanong Krismas
sa GKK
---------- Belen and Parol Contest sa
Parokya
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THE VISION
A progressive and peaceful town which has evolved as
the Coconut Resort City of Glan-"The Tourism Capital
of Sarangani" with ;
a. A developed coconut industry given the tree's varied
resource potentials affording livelihood and income to
an empowered and amply skilled citizenry;
b. A sustained growth from judicious use of resources
in an improved and an eco-friendly tourism industry
adding high revenues to the local coffers and
exemplifying a striking balance and harmony between
man and nature; and
c. A vibrant local economy significantly contributing to
the holistic development of the country.
THE MISSION STATEMENT
Go Gear up for Reforms and Opportunities to Wealth
for Glan-(Go Grow Glan!)
STRATEGIC APPROACHES
Development Approach-(A Three-Pronged Program)
1.1 Fasttrack Development of Infrastructure
1.2 Provision of livelihood opportunities,shelter & health services
1.3 Skills enhancement and Manpower Development
Promotion Approach -(A Two-Pronged Program)
2.1 Facelifting,Cleanliness & Beautification
2.2 Tourism Campaign & Promotion 0f Priority Investments
PRIORITY INVESTMENTS & TOURISM PROMOTION AREAS
1.Coconut Diversification & Processing
--Coconut Oil Mill
--Dessicated Coconut Factory
--Coco Coir Plant
--Coco Foods & Vinegar
--Coco Handicrafts
2.Tourism Industries
--EcoTourism Villages
--Resorts, Hotels & Recreation Facilities
--Travel & Tours
3.Other Areas
--Fishing,Banca & Kasko Making
--Shipping & Transportation Services
--Shipbuilding, Drydocking & Repair
--Livestock,Poultry & Feedmill
--Cash Crop Production
--Wood & Bamboo Crafts
--Telephone & Communications
--Hospitals & Allied Health Services
--Banking & Quasi-Banking Services
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