At least 100, 000 tourists visit South Cotabato in January, tourism report confirms
Koronadal City—No virus could hamper the increasing number of tourist arrivals in South Cotabato despite the deadly 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19), the Tourist Arrival Summary Report recorded. Anna Liza Mondejar, Tourism Officer 1, said that as of January, more than 100, 000 tourists have already visited South Cotabato, including data from the City of Koronadal. COVID […]
Anti-poverty program in South Cotabato to end communist insurgency
Koronadal City—The Convergence Program, an anti-poverty program of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, tries to reach out to far-flung communities and address poverty and eventually end local communist armed struggles as a result of this perennial problem especially to areas that the government seldom visits. Maria Ana Uy, Community Affairs Chief and Convergence Team […]
Vet officials contain spread of ASF in South Cotabato in 5 days
Koronadal City— The Provincial Government of South Cotabato contained the spread of African Swine Flu (ASF) in five days, Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Flora Bigot confirmed. The Provincial Veterinary Office received a report of a possible case of ASF in the City of Koronadal last January 31, 2020, after a hog raiser observed that the piglets […]
South Cotabato marks arts month with 100 tnalak design exhibit, pottery
Koronadal City—South Cotabato presents exciting cultural undertakings as part of the National Arts Month celebration this February, Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Officer-In-charge Indira Cagaanan said during Kapihan sa Kapitolyo. “We have prepared meaningful cultural events because we believed that advocacy like this will make our people rediscover the beauty of South Cotabato culture,” Cagaanan […]
South Cotabato calls consultative meeting on preparedness, response vs nCoV
Koronadal City—Provincial Health officials in South Cotabato gathered key persons to discuss infection prevention and control measures against Novel Corona Virus (nCoV). Dr. Rogelio Aturdido, Provincial Health Officer, presented the preparedness and response framework against NCov during the meeting. “We decided to call you as early as now to heighten disease surveillance and agree on […]
Gov. Tamayo bridges tie for faster connectivity in South Cotabato
Koronadal City—As an IT graduate, South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. believed that improving the internet speed will maximize the economic growth of the province. “Once we improve our internet connectivity, investments will pour in and it will eventually increase employment,” the governor said during a weekly meet-up with the local press here. He told […]
Convergence program expands in 69 barangays in 2020
Koronadal City—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato identified 69 priority Convergence Areas this year. The program aims to converge all necessary government agencies that would help reduce poverty in the area, Program Focal Person Chris Fuentes presented during the Provincial End Local Communist Armed Conflict Task Force meeting earlier today. “We can expect that more […]
South Cotabato Guv awaits authority for 4Ps implementation
Koronadal City—Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. expressed for faster approval of his request for an authority to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the implementation of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in South Cotabato. “I already submitted the agreement to Sangguniang Panlalawigan November last year,” Tamayo said […]
South Cotabato tourist’s arrivals mark a million in 2019
Koronadal City—South Cotabato is inspired to craft thrilling activities and cultural experiences to bring more domestic and foreign tourists this 2020. The Provincial Tourism Unit revealed that there were 1, 226, 960 tourist arrivals last year. Richie Matunding, Program Assistant, said that in 2018, tourists’ arrival was at 941, 952, a whopping increase compared to […]
Rabid dog bites 3 persons in Koronadal, PVET confirms
Koronadal City—The Provincial Veterinary (PVet) of South Cotabato confirmed that a rabid dog attacked three persons in Barangay San Isidro, City of Koronadal. Veterinary Doctor Byron dela Cruz said that pet owner Jenelyn Mission, who was also a victim, brought the head of the dog at the Provincial Veterinary Office for laboratory rabies confirmation last […]
