South Cotabato Provincial Driver Named National Semi-Finalist for 2025 Gawad Lingkod Bayan

KORONADAL CITY — A government employee from South Cotabato has been named one of the national semi-finalists for the prestigious 2025 Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced. Romel Tison Evangelio, Administrative Aide III (Driver I) from the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, is among the 15 individuals shortlisted nationwide for […]

South Cotabato celebrates outstanding livestock and poultry at 3rd T’nalak “Pinaka” contest

South Cotabato, Philippines – The 3rd T’nalak “Pinaka” Contest (Livestock and Poultry Category) wowed festivalgoers once again as farmers and livestock enthusiasts from various municipalities gathered to showcase the biggest and best animals in South Cotabato. Organized by the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian in partnership with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, the annual […]

DOH-12 conducts Free HIV testing campaign during T’nalak Festival

KORONADAL CITY— As part of its intensified HIV awareness and prevention campaign, the Department of Health–Region 12 (DOH-12) provided free HIV testing and distributed condoms during the T’nalak Festival celebration in South Cotabato. The Department of Health – Region 12 (DOH-12) rolled out a free HIV testing and condom distribution drive during the celebration, offering […]

Panubli showcases South Cotabato weaving traditions at T’nalak Festival 2025

KORONADAL CITY- Colorful threads stretched across wooden looms as the skilled hands of Tboli and Blaan weavers brought tradition to life in the middle of Alunan Avenue. As part of Panubli, a live weaving event in the 26th T’nalak Festival and 59th Foundation Anniversary, tribal artisans shared their heritage through the age-old art of weaving, […]

AutonomicasS Crew from NCR champions T’nalak National Open Hip-Hop Dance Competition

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – Dance crews from across the country brought fire to the floor at the T’nalak National Open Hip-Hop Dance Competition, held at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, July 15, 2025, where Manila-based AutonomicasS Crew claimed the championship title. The annual dance battle showcased 15 electrifying teams hailing mostly from […]

Gov. Tamayo lauds smooth flow of TNALAK 2025 Activities

South Cotabato, Philippines—South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. confirmed that the 2025 TNALAK Festival activities have been running smoothly and successfully, with high participation and support from the community. In a recent “Governor’s Meet the Press” session, Tamayo expressed his satisfaction with how the festivities have unfolded so far. The TNALAK Festival, which runs […]