ALABEL, Sarangani (August 30, 2007) – For the third straight year, the Provincial Government of Sarangani has designated the Sarangani Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. to chair the MunaTo Festival celebrations preparations.
Showing his trust and confidence on the way the Chamber handled the last two festivals in 2005 and 2006, Sarangani Governor Migs Dominguez recently tasked the Chamber to again spearhead the preparations in this year's festival, which has been set within the last week of November.
"We are thankful for the trust and confidence of the Governor, but at the same time, are fully aware of the great responsibility and high expectations that have been set on us," said Sarangani Chamber President Alfredo ' Bronx' Hebrona, Jr.
"We shall do our best to continue putting Sarangani on the country's tourism map through the MunaTo Festival," he added.
The term 'Muna To' is an indigenous word meaning 'First People.'
The festival celebrates the discovery of what could be the first wave of civilization in the country as indicated by prehistoric artifacts found in Pinol Cave in Maitum.
The festival is also a celebration of the founding of the province in 1992 and the coming in of the first set of elected officials.
After his first election as governor in 2004, Gov. Dominguez has engaged the private sector in the province as a full partner in pursuing Sarangani's development.
Among the steps he made in harnessing the private sector's energy and potentials is the assignment of festivals such as the MunaTo to the Sarangani Chamber.
The Chamber, then headed by past president Edmundo Cejar, went to implement the third and fourth MunaTo festivals accordingly.
From a simple commemoration of Sarangani's founding in 1992, the MunaTo Festival has evolved into a celebration of the province's people, culture and natural resources.
"We shall be holding events and programs which will highlight the assets and natural endowments of Sarangani. Our long-term goal is for MunaTo to be listed among the country's major festivals being eagerly awaited by Sarangans and tourists alike," said Hebrona.
"While we are again given the task to spearhead this year's MunaTo celebrations, we shall be, like in the past celebrations, ably assisted by the provincial government," he added.
The provincial government shall be providing the seed resources for the celebration, which shall be significantly augmented through sponsorships from the private sector. Gov. Dominguez and Vice Gov. Steve Solon are the Honorary Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively of the MunaTo Festival Committee. Provincial Administrator Fredo Basino was designated vice-chairman. (Sarangani Information Office)
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