Malungon, Sarangani Province — Celebrating 16 years of strong and productive partnership, the Municipal Government of Malungon in Sarangani Province has lauded the strong and sustained partnership with Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI), for its continued positive impact in the social and economic development of its communities.
The 16 years Partnership Day reflects the long-standing collaboration between Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI) and the Malungon Local Government Unit (MLGU) in advancing community development, health, environmental protection, and livelihood programs in Malungon, Sarangani Province
During the town’s celebration of its 56th Foundation Anniversary on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Municipal Mayor Reynaldo F. Constantino cited SMI for being instrumental in uplifting the lives of his town, through the mining firm’s sustainable livelihood programs, humanitarian projects, various environmental protection activities, and capacity-building programs, especially for Indigenous Cultural Communities in the area.
“Sa ating partner Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI), maraming, maraming salamat sa inyo!,” Mayor Constantino said.
The joint efforts between Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI) and the Malungon LGU is vital for sustainable growth because it combines resources, expertise, and community engagement to address key development challenges and promote inclusive progress.
This partnership enables the municipality to implement infrastructure, social, and economic programs that would be difficult to achieve alone, ensuring long-term benefits for the community
“Looking forward na magpapatuloy pa ang ating pagsasama,” he added.
On behalf of SMI, Community Relations Department Senior Superintendent William Baang also assured the municipal government of the mining firm’s resolve to foster economic growth and taking good care of the welfare of its partner-host communities.
He said that as partner of the National Government, SMI has long been aligning its programs and activities with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in addressing poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, and climate action.
“I just want to emphasize that the Tampakan Project is a government project, and SMI is its partner and I’m happy to say na it has been emphasized iyong mga zero hunger, iyong SDG 2, and the food security program, and the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition. In fact, most of our programs have been refocused now on nutrition,” Mr. Baang said.
“Thank you very much and we’ll always be a partner of a healthier Malungon,” Mr. Baang added. (30)
