More than the bay meeting the sea



Gumasa Beach



Gumasa sand

 

It is more than the intro dive. Yes, other than stepping on the fine white sand of Gumasa beach. Or the sumptuous meal heralded to us on our first day trip to Sarangani soil. Further than the USAID magnificently-paved roads or the ample biodiesel plantation along the highways, is Migs. He is one dream come true of your dazzling eligible prince. His royal highness of Sarangani. But yes, he is not my governor, so I will call him by his name sake. Miguel is the typical son of the noble. As he is youthful and farmed from the privileged schools of the great land, he is nothing less than your ordinary citizen whose involvement in the arena of politics spurred from being exposed to it at an early age by his father, a former undersecretary. His life could be unadorned (if he only chooses to). His house, a minimalist abode of utter simplicity. His ways, charming. But his sincerity, unimpeachable. He may just be playing the ever gracious host, but the moment I overheard him murmur-talk one of the young protégés, manifested his legitimate concern to protect and preserve Sarangani. Miguel was talking about Joylen’s intent-migration to either Abu Dhabi or rich Dubai. From the sound of his voice, he is indeed troubled. Thus prompted/incited me to make a note of this commentary. I would have given Joylen a piece of counsel at the very instant. But I’d rather comment on it in private (while recuperating from a hurting back and e it a piece), like so now is that time …

As I’ve said, Migs could have opted for just a plain, austere life of Paris Hilton. Yet he elected to battle a province from tazmanians who gets a kick out of fun fare from making the lives of Sarangans forbidding. Indeed a humble act. Preferring culling ideas from his young patronesses, like Joylen, to assists him carry out the mission to their balens. But now Joylen is thinking of migrating. Earnestly, it is honorable experience to have a taste of independence in another country wherein you can fend for yourself and net much for your family. Indeed, such is an illustrious occurence. But then, an able young lady like Joylen could be a big loss to Sarangani should she pursue her great Abu Dhabi dream as she is an asset Sarangan. When things are just heating up for Sarangani, I myself can’t bear the thought of leaving a place where innate resources and unpretentious living abound, and Joylen’s expertise and commitment will play a focal role in making it more enriching. It has been a long journey to what Sarangani is today. It is absolute pity to lose their gifted minds to outer empires and to incessant threats to state security.

As I bring to a close my short endearment article about Sarangani (finally ‘twas made), I am egging on being adopted by my second home.