Power supply comes from the National Power
Corporation (NPC) and redistributed by a local electric cooperative,
SOCOTECO II. The Southern Philippine Power Corporation (SPPC)
stationed in barangay Baluntay, Alabel also supplies 50-mw from its
diesel power plant.
Ample water supply is sustained by spring development projects,
construction of water systems and digging of artesian and shallow
wells.
Telephones are connected in the towns of Alabel, Kiamba and
Malungon. Public calling stations provide long distance telephone
services in the municipalities of Maitum, Kiamba, and Glan. All seven
towns are now covered by the services of the cellular phone networks.
World-class roads connect the province to the international
airport and seaport of General Santos City.
Commercial banks are located in Alabel and Malungon. Rural
banks in Glan, Alabel, Kiamba, and Maitum provide services and
convenience to the populace and business institutions. |