CATCH-UP Team Monitors Water System Projects in South Cotabato
The Convergence Approach for Transformation and Change – Unification Program (CATCH-UP) team conducted a series of monitoring visits to several water system projects in South Cotabato on May 19 and 20, 2025. The inspection covered both ongoing and completed projects located in key upland communities, including Sitio Bangkaing in Barangay Edwards, T’boli; Purok Paraiso in Barangay […]
Bundos Fara’s Mission is to pass the Torch of Brass Casting to the Next Generation
South Cotabato, Philippines – Bundos B. Fara, a traditional brass caster from South Cotabato, has been officially recognized as a Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasure) for his expertise in brass casting. Despite the tedious and labor-intensive process, Fara has preserved this centuries-old tradition using clay, charcoal, and bronze—materials he often sources from junk shops. […]
4H Provincial Achievement Day Highlights Youth Excellence in Agriculture
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) recently held a successful 4H Provincial Achievement Day event, showcasing the remarkable accomplishments of the youth involved in the 4H Program across the province. The 4H Program, symbolized by the four H’s — Head, Heart, Hands, and Health — is a youth development initiative […]
