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Province of South Cotabato

– “Panubli” – showcasing SouthCot’s IP cultural heritage

“Panubli,’ (a Hiligaynon term meaning inheritance) of South Cotabato’s {Indigenous Peoples (IP) cultural heritage will be experienced by the general public this coming 25th T’nalak Festival and 58th Foundation Anniversary staged from July 11 – 18, 2024. A Bahay Kubo will feature T’boli and B’laan weavers showcasing their respective t’nalak and tabih weaving as well […]

Family Rondalla conducts outreach, workshop

The South Cotabato Family Rondalla (SCFR) under the baton of conductor Charles Dumdum conducted a 3-day Outreach/Workshop among Special Program for the Arts (SPA) students of Banga National High School {BNHS} Concuerdas Rondalla in Banga to Scheduled on June 25 – 27, SCFR composed of 10 members playing the Banduria, Octavina, Double Bass and Guitar […]

SouthCot Visitor Arrival up to 955K as of May ‘24

  Visitor Arrival from January to May this year jumped to 955,665,  the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. his despite the fact that the province suffered from “el nino” phenomenon in which farms especially crops were badly damaged due to extreme hot temperature. The substantial increase was due to the contribution for […]

430 foreigners visit SouthCot in May ’24, Americans top visitor

Some 430 foreigners trooped to South Cotabato for the month ofMay, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported.                     Richie Matunding, ACTMU Statistician disclosed that Americans top the list of foreign visitors numbering at 156. Some of the said visitors are married to locals in the area.    This is followed by […]

May ’24 visitor arrival reaches 162K, Lake Sebu tops arrival record

South Cotabato’s summer and eco-cultural capital, the town of Lake Sebu is the consistent visitor arrival topnotcher garnering 69,430 out of the total 162,164  arrivals for the month of May this year.          Lake Sebu’s banner attractions, the zipline, 7-Falls, tilapia delicacy, lake cruise, t’nalak weavjng, among others, contributed to the accomplishment […]

Visual Artists Assn. to hold Basic Drawing Workshop

The South Cotabato Visual Artists Association, a member of the South Cotabato Culture & Arts Council (SCCAC) which is under the supervision of the Arts, Culture, Tourism & Mudru,(ACTM) Unit is planning to conduct a Bassic Drawing Workshop anytime soon. Danny Doce, visual artists association President disclosed that they plan to invite 20 elementary pupils […]

SouthCot Visual Artist holds one-man show at NCCA Gallery

SOUTH COTABATO — A Visual  Artist from Surallah this province successfully hold a one-man show showcasing his works of art at the gallery of the National Commission for Culture & the Arts (NCCA) in Metro Manila. Danny Doce, the concurrent President of the South Cotabato Visual Artists Association, displayed his creations during the whole month […]

#05 – SouthCot Visitor Arrival surges to 773K in the first 4 months of ’24

Visitor arrival in South Cotabato surges  to 773,501 from January to April of 2024 based from the record of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit for Same Day Tourists and Guest Nights Arrival           The month of April posted 161,778, while January to March contributed 611,773. Foreign visitors accounted […]

– Tantangan LGU turns over published Cultural Mapping Book

The 12 barangqys of the municipality of Tantangan  officially turned over their respective published Cultural Mapping Book, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. Except for Mangilala, the 12 barangays in attendance during the turnover ceremony were Cabuling, New Cuyapo, New Iloilo, New Lambunao, Poblacion, San Felipe, Bukay Pait, Libas, Dumadalig, Maibo,  Magon, […]