Kabugwason scholar is now a certified lawyer

Koronadal City— Sandra Mae Bonrustro, a Kabugwason Paglaum scholar during her law school in Sultan Kudarat State University, is in the list of the Bar Examination Result released recently. She is the first Kabugwason scholar to pass the bar. In her Facebook post she said: “From the start of this wonderful journey, the Lord is […]

Provincial tourism proposes ‘At Home Ako Dito,’ part of the Corona recovery phase

Koronadal City—To lessen the impact of the tourism industry in South Cotabato because of Coronavirus pandemic, the Provincial Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Development Promotions Unit proposed “At Home Ako Dito,” a tourism promotions program that would encourage residents to rediscover the tourist destinations, food and cultural icons of their town. Argie Ryan Asaria, Tourism […]

‘Ambahanon sang Paglaum’ online concert to express gratitude to all in this COVID time

Koronadal City—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato will stage Ambahanon sang Paglaum, a thanksgiving performance live on the Provincial Government of South Cotabato official Facebook page this May 4, 2020, 2 PM. Argie Ryan Asaria, Tourism Officer I, said the virtual concert is a one-hour program featuring local artists and members of the South Cotabato […]

South Cotabato promotes breastfeeding in this COVID time

Koronadal City—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato follows the National Nutrition Council advisory on milk donation, but still accepts milk as donation intended for specific age group. Rudy Jiminea, Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, explains that the province is promoting breastfeeding in this Corona Virus pandemic. “We follow the parameters set by NNC on formula milk, […]

South Cotabato nutrition council encourages public to prepare healthy food in this COVID time

Koronadal City—The Provincial Nutrition Council of South Cotabato suggests to the public to cook nutritious foods in this Covid time. Rudy Jiminea, Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, recommends eating healthy food to boost immune system after Corona Virus attack manifests flu-like symptoms. “Healthy foods need not be expensive,” Jiminea says during a press conference recently. He […]

Beautiful opportunity at this COVID time

Call it a beautiful opportunity in the middle of the confrontation with the COVID-19, the indigenous women of the town of Lake Sebu, a top tourist destination in South Cotabato, are still busy as a bee.  For 200 Tboli women, staying at home at this time because of community quarantine is not a problem. They […]

All government-run tourism destinations in South Cotabato close for operation

Koronadal City— All government-run tourism facilities in South Cotabato are now closed for operation based on amended order from the Office of Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. The order stated that operations of all tourism destinations in the province such as the Sports Complex, Cultural Gymnasium, Protech Center, and the Seven Falls Zip Line are suspended […]

No need to close government-run enterprises, tourism facilities amid COVID-19

Koronadal City—There is no need to close government-run enterprises and tourism facilities in South Cotabato, despite the impending threat of COVID 19, South Cotabato Economic, Enterprise Management Officer-in-Charge Marlyn Almaden said. “We will post a notice in every government-owned stall and tourism facility about the precautionary measures and guidelines against the spread of the virus,” […]

Tnalak fashion design competition to highlight Tnalak Festival this year

Koronadal City—A key fashion event in South Cotabato is happening during the Tnalak Festival this July, celebrating the workmanship and talent of local fashion designers. Bugal 2020 is the first Tnalak Fashion Design Competition which will harness the unique beauty and versatility of the province’s emblem, the tnalak cloth. Argie Asaria, Tourism Operations Officer  I […]

3 tourist spots in South Cotabato belong to top 10 SOX tourist attractions

Koronadal City—Three out of the top 10 most visited tourist attractions in the region are from South Cotabato,  a provincial tourism  report confirmed. Based on the 2019 Top 10 Tourist Attractions list, the 7 Falls Zipline (Lake Sebu) was on top four, followed by Mambukal Hot Sulfur Spring (City of Koronadal) on top six, and […]