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THE CELEBRATION of Sarangani’s 15th Foundation Anniversary will begin tomorrow as the 5th MunaTo Festival kicks off tomorrow, November 23.

MunaTo, originally spelled as Munah ‘To, is the B’laan (a cultural tribe in Sarangani) term for first people, with reference to the artifacts dating as far back to 3000 years ago?unearthed by anthropologist Eusebio Dizon in 1992.

The Sarangani Chamber of Commerce heads this year’s celebration. The organizers have set various activities that will promote the natural and cultural wealth of Sarangani Province to boost tourism.

For those of you who do not know Sarangani yet, here are some facts about my province:

Sarangani Facts and Figures

Land Area : 3,957.54 sq. km.
Population 471,400 (NSO 2006 Projection)
Towns?: Glan, Malapatan, Alabel (capital and my hometown), Malungon, Maasim,? Kiamba, Maitum
Weather :Even rainfall year round
Agricultural Products: Mango, Banana, Coconut, Cassava, Pineapple, Papaya
Industrial Products: Rubber, Palm Oil, Abaca, Sugarcane
Livestock/Poultry Cattle, Hogs, Goat, Poultry
Aquaculture: Bangus (milkfish), Grouper, Pompano, Prawn/Shrimp, Trevally
Port : General Santos City Wharf
Airport: General Santos City Airport
Communications PLDT, Smart Communication, Globe Telecommunication, Sun Cellular? Network, available internet access
Places to go to Gumasa white sand beaches, Tuka Point, La Union River water tubing, Pinol Cave, South Point diving spot, Sarangani Bay whale watching, Lamlifew Tribal village
Place to dine at: Isla Parilla in Alabel and restaurants in nearby General Santos City
Places to stay at: Isla Parilla in Alabel. Hotels and Inns are also available in General Santos City, a 15-minute ride from the Provincial Capitol in Alabel, Sarangani
Accessibility Three-hour drive from Davao City. One hour forty-five minute plane ride from Manila via General Santos City Airport.? All Sarangani towns are within one-hour ride from General Santos City