Gov. Migs Dominguez explains at a presscon as Michelle Solo, Tourism and Industry president watches.

THE CELEBRATION of Sarangani’s MunaTo Festival is shorter this year de to security reasons, but it definitely doesn’t mean less fun. In fact, I have a few signs that it would be well attended.

For one thing, it is conducted back-to-back with the provincial athletic meet. Both activities are expected tro draw more people to the Capitol Park, Alabel.

The opening program tomorrow will be graced by the Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines, Noli de Castro, and on Friday, Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno will be here for the Launching of Justice on Wheels (Tamdanan sa Balaod).

This afternoon, my co-teacher and I went around the Capitol Park and we found that there are more to see this year. The Capitol Park actually looks a lot merrier than last year despite the overcast.

What’s different about this year’s MunaTo Festival is it’s focus on the people as evidenced by the theme, “Ang Galing Mo, Sarangan!” The Province of Sarangani will be honoring outstanding individuals in various fields. My co-teacher, Shiela P. Butil, was nominated for Outstanding Teacher. I hope she’ll win.

I’m really looking forward to a more meaningful MunaTo Festival in the next three days.