Migs, Steve & Roy file CoCs

ALABEL, Sarangani (December 1, 2009) - Governor Migs Dominguez, along with Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, businessman Roy Chiongbian, and other candidates of the Sarangani Reconciliation and Reformation Organization (SARRO), filed their Certificate of Candidacy (CoCs) Tuesday night before the Provincial Office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Alabel.

Dominguez said the filing of CoCs has been delayed after a power interruption was experienced in the province.

"Pero kahit nag brownout, walang makapipigil sa amin to file our CoCs," the governor said. He said the event was sentimental to him because it would be the last time for him to file a CoC.

Dominguez, who is running for a third term, expressed his excitement over Chiongbian's filing of candidacy, saying that he is very happy for the businessman.Chiongbian looked so calm in filing his certificate of candidacy.

For Dominguez, Chiongbian's expression would only mean that the latter is confident in his decision to run for Congress.

Dominguez also believes that the people in Sarangani are mature and wise enough to vote in the coming elections. He also assured a peaceful electoral process as the province will increase the number of men in uniform.

The governor further thanked God for the guidance and the people for giving him support in his leadership in public service over the last years.

The SARRO bets were escorted by hundreds of supporters who cheered when the candidates emerged from the Comelec office after the filing of CoCs.

Vice Governor Solon said the SARRO party, which is aligned with the Lakas-Kampi-CMD, "is committed in the 2010 elections and is committed to win."

"Masarap po ang feeling na nag-solidify ang party, wala g'yud nabungkag. Makita mo talaga na natira ang matitibay. Palagay ko this is the strongest line-up," Solon said.

He said whatever activities and decisions that the party will take in the future, it is confident that God is behind them.

Solon's wife, Michelle, who accompanied the vice governor in filing his CoC, said she supports the latter and the SARRO party.

"I believe that Migs, Steve, and Roy will make a very good team," she said.

Roy Chiongbian also looked very happy when he entered the Comelec office with his wife, Malou, and his youngest daughter Anara.

"Wala na ko gikulbaan, siyempre dugay na ta naglibot, I'm used to it na. This (filing of CoC) will just put everything officially," he said.

"I'm thankful that all the candidates were here to show support," he added.

Again, Chiongbian pointed out that education will be his topmost priority. "I also wanted to continue what has been started by my parents. I'll try my best to do it and maybe I can do better," he concluded. (Joy Sevilla/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)