ACTM reports more than 400K !st Qtr Visitor Arrival

South Cotabato’s visitor arrival for the first quarter of 2022 reached 443,601, with Lake Sebu, the eco-cultural and summer tourist destination of the province still topping the statistics registering 213,079 domestic and foreign visitors, consisting of same day visitors or “excursionists”and guest nights, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported..             Lake Sebu’s […]

Fishkill threatens Lake Sebu due to erratic weather conditions

The municipality of Lake Sebu is threatened by fishkill due to the erratic weather patterns hittingprovinces all over the country, Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) chief Siegfred disclosed in an interview. Lake Sebu, South Cotabato’s eco-cultural tourist destination and summer capital, is known for tilapia which is the primary source of livelihood of inland fishermen […]

PEMO favors creation of Lake Sebu Dev’t Authority

The Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) chief Siegfred Flaviano favors the creation of the Lake Sebu Development Authority (LSDA) as suggested by members of the Provincial Development Council (PDC) during their  recent meeting. Lake Sebu is the province’s summer and prime eco-cultural tourist destination which is famous for its lakes, waterfalls and tilapia delicacy, and […]

PEMO chief espouses proper environmental management program to eco-tourism sites operators

The Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) advocatd the importance of proper environmental management to eco-tourism sites and attractions owners particularly those located in protection and multiple land use areas in the province of South Cotabato. PEMO chief Siegfred Flaviano disclosed that during a forum entitled “The Brutal Truth about Eco-Tourism”  during the celebration of Lunggo […]

ACTM starts accreditation caravan

The province’s Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit has started their Tourism Accreditation Caravan for the first semester of 2022 with three (3) nubicipalities in South Cotabato accomplished for the month of March. ACTM Accreditation, Marketing and Promotions chief Tourism Operations Officer I Francisco M. Cerbo, Jr. identified the 3 towns of Lake Sebu, […]

SCCAC readies for Nat’l Heritage Month celebration

CITY OF KORONADAL — The South Cotabato Culture and Arts Council (SCCAC) is now preparing for the National Heritage Month (NHM) celebration  celebrated every month of May spearheaded by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit.           During the first quarter SCCAC meeting presided by ACTM Chief Senior Tourism Operations Officer Argie Ryan Asaria […]

Tourism Related and Oriented Establisments General Assembly on March 18

A General Assembly of Tourism-Operated and Related Establishments in South Cotabato spearheaded by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit will be held here In the City of Koronadal for on March 18. ACTM Marketing and Promotions chief Francisco M. Cerbo Jr. disclosed that the highlight of the assembly is the Presentation of the […]

Lake Holon opens to tourists

Lake Holon located in the municipality of T’boli and once awarded as one of the cleanest bodies of water in the country is now open to the public for trelliing and nature-tripping.           The opening was launched on March 12 (Saturday) spearheaded by the T’boli Tourism Office headed by  Municipal Tourism Officer Rodel Hilado. Hilado […]

43 South Cotabato employees awarded Top 5% Best Performing Employees

CITY OF KORONADAL — Forty-three (43) employees belongiing to the Top 5% Best Performing Employees were awarded Certificates of Recognition by the Provincial Government of South Cotabato during the regular Mondat Convocation yesterday (March 7) held at the Provincial Covered Court, Provincial Capitol compound, this city.y. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. was on hand to […]

Retired PIO recognized for literary works

CITY OF KORONADAL — Retired Provincial Information Officer III Romeo Roullo of Banga, South Cotabato was recently honored by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit with a Certificate of Appreciation for his outstanding contribution in the field of literary works during the culmination program of the South Cotabato Arts Festival 2022 held at […]