Sarangani is in good hands: SAYO

ALABEL, Sarangani (November 27, 2009) - The Sarangani Youth Organization (SAYO) has forged pact with the Sarangani Reconciliation and Reformation Organization (Sarro) for a stronger relationship involving close cooperation in the coming years.

The forging of partnership was one of the highlights of the Sarro/Lakas-Kampi-CMD Party Meeting at the Isla Parilla Resort Friday (Nov. 27) with a theme "Forging Alliances for Peace and Progress.

"Sayo is an organization formed in 2004 that worked with the leaders of the province and helped in making the dreams of every Sarangan youth a reality.The forging of partnership led by Sarro President Roy Chiongbian and Jean delos Santos, Sayo president, aims to ensure mutual support of both organizations to its respective endeavors such as the initiation of youth development programs, education, and others.

"Nagsimulang nanindigan ang Sayo in 2004, sumama kami sa mga lider at nagkaroon ng bagong inspirasyon sa pangunguna ng ating batang gobernador. We have seen the dedication of Governor Migs Dominguez and Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, and now with Sir Roy, we know that Sarangani is in good hands," delos Santos said.

She said Sayo believes in the capacity of Sarro leaders and this is one of the reasons why the organization has forged partnership with Sarro."We do not want Sarangani to be sold. We believe that the leaders of Sarro and Lakas-Kampi are trustworthy," she said.

Meanwhile, Governor Dominguez, who is also the Sarro chairman, expressed his gratitude to the people who helped in making Sarangani Province as developed as it is today.

"Ang probinsiyang ito ay isa sa mga hinangaang probinsiya sa buong Pilipinas. As we journey on, it's very important to remember where we all came from. As we plan for the future, we should always remember what we experienced," Dominguez said.

"We have all built this beautiful province as a model province in the whole country," he added.

He pointed out that a political organization should be a family that gives support, guidance, strength, and inspiration to its members.

"Wala pong imposible kung lahat tayo ay sama-sama para sa tama. Sa lahat ng challenges, as your leader and governor, I will always be there for you and that is my commitment," he said.

The governor also thanked the people of Sarangani for giving him the opportunity to serve and for giving him the inspiration on how to love the people through his commitment in public service.