Norala, Tupi LGUs undergo Cultural Mapping Training
Two (2) towns in South Cotabato underwent Cultural asset Mapping Training conducted by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Uniit for the second semester of the year, Cultural Mapping Focal Person Anna Liz Cabrido disclose The town of Norala was trained earlier by ACTM while fifteen (15) barangays of the municipality of Tupi recently […]
Polomolok LGU wins first-ever Race to 11 Eco-Challenge
For overcoming 11 challenges at the fastest time possible, Polomolok LGU won the first-ever Race to Eleven Eco-Challenge initiated by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit held last November 11-12 which is celebrated annually as foundation anniversary and Helobung Festival of Lake Sebu. Except for Tantangan and Tupi LGUs, the remaining 8 […]
Local Artisans undergo capability-building training
IP artisans in South Cotabato underwent 3-day capacity-building on Ansif weaving and embroidery spearheaded by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit. Renowned fashion designer and Project Runway Philippines finalist Jared Servano from the City of Koronadal led the training participated by 25 embroiderers and weavers each coming from Danlag, Tampakan and Sitio Amguo, […]
to 11 Eco-Challenge now on high gear
Fifty-five (55) individuals comprising five (5) competitors per LGU are now busy preparing for the forthcoming Race to 11 Eco-Challenge slated on November 11, which is celebrated as Helobung Festival of Lake Sebu, Toourism Operations Operations Officer I Francisco Cerbo Jr. disclosed during the final meeting with the Arts, Culture, Tourism & Museum (ACTM) Unit […]
-Falls, Mambukal Hot Springs 3rd quarter top tourist sites
7-Falls Resort in Lake Sebu, Mambukal Hot Spring Resort in the City of Koronadal and Matinong’s Garden in Sto. Nino are the top three (3) tourist attraction sites in South Cotabato for the 3rd quarter of 2021, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. The total tourist arrivals for the 3rd quarter […]
SouthCot visitors nears 1 million mark
Tourist arrival in South Cotabato is nearing the 1 million mark, this as the Arts, Culture, Touriism & Museum (ACTM) Unit reported that tourist rrivals rom January to September this year already reached 928,996 Richie Matunding, ACTM Program Assistant disclosed that the first 9-month total for 2021 is a far cry from last year’s 9-month […]
Tribal leader admits IPs now “empowered”
“Indigenous peoples (IPs) in South Cotabato are more empowered today compared to five (5) years ago,” Tribal Leader Henry Malida said during the Kapihan sa Kapitolyo media forum via Virtual Zoom Application held recently and sponsored by the PGO – Information Division. Malida, Legislative Researcher of Board Member Edgar Sambog, South Cotabato’s Indigenous People Mandatory […]
“Tourist arrivals a big contribution to local economy” – Asaria
The province ‘s tourist arrivals speak of our efforts and contribution to the local economy, disclosed Senior Tourism Operations Officer Argie Ryan Asaria, chief of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit. Speaking during the culmination of the National Tourism Month celebration recently, Asaria stressed that the tourism value chain primarily means inclusivity and […]
LCAC conducts Local Cultural Dev’t Planning
The Local Culture and Arts Council (LCAC) in partnership with the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit conducted a Local Cultural Development Planning (LCDP) via Virtual Zoom Application last October 7 – 8. Led by LCAC Co-Chairperson Architect Carlito Uy, participants include LCAC sectoral members and culture and arts stakeholders. Edison Monalida, Project Development […]
to 11 Eco-Challenge officially launched
The Race to 11 Eco-Challenge, slated this November 11 was formally launched last September 30 during the culmination program of the Provincial Tourism Month held at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultur An annual program of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit, the Race to 11 coincided with the Helobung Festival of the […]
