T’nalak Festival job fair connects over 1,300 job seekers to opportunities
Koronadal City, South Cotabato — In a remarkable display of public-private sector collaboration during the T’nalak Festival celebration, the recently concluded Job Fair recorded the participation of 1,367 registered job seekers, with 95 applicants hired on the spot (HOTS), reflecting a placement rate of 11.50% The activity, spearheaded by the Provincial Government of South Cotabato […]
South Cotabato celebrates outstanding livestock and poultry at 3rd T’nalak “Pinaka” contest
South Cotabato, Philippines – The 3rd T’nalak “Pinaka” Contest (Livestock and Poultry Category) wowed festivalgoers once again as farmers and livestock enthusiasts from various municipalities gathered to showcase the biggest and best animals in South Cotabato. Organized by the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian in partnership with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, the annual […]
Dance Sports Competition paves the way for a spectacular T’nalak Festival 2025 in South Cotabato
South Cotabato, Philippines — The vibrant rhythms of ballroom dancing will mark the grand opening of the 26th T’nalak Festival 2025, as the Dance Sports Competition takes center stage from July 5 to 6, 2025, at South Cotabato. The event, chaired by the office of the Vice Governor, promises a bigger and more competitive staging this […]
Third Saot Folk Dance competition returns with bigger stage, bigger prizes
South Cotabato, Philippines – The 3rd Saot T’nalak Folk Dance Competition will bring culture, rhythm, and excitement back to the South Cotabato Cultural Gymnasium on July 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM, immediately after the Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. For the first time, the competition opens its Tertiary Level division to participants across Mindanao, marking a significant […]
National open hip-hop competition set for T’nalak Festival on July 15
South Cotabato, Philippines—The T’nalak Festival will feature the National Open Hiphop Competition, scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Centre. Committee Chair Raynela D. Cabangal shared that this competition will showcase impressive hip-hop talent from across the Philippines. “We have 15 competing teams from all over the […]
South Cotabato celebrates business week, honors enterprises as partners in development
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato successfully celebrated Business Week, highlighting the crucial role of enterprises, entrepreneurs, and business owners as true partners in the province’s continued growth and development. In a statement, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. emphasized the significance of the event, not just as a celebration, but also […]
In final term, Governor Tamayo to champion universal health care and community health workers
South Cotabato, Philippines — As he enters his final term in office, Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. is taking bold steps to fortify the province’s health system. He is renewing his focus on Universal Health Care (UHC) and the empowerment of community-based health workers. In a recent statement, Governor Tamayo emphasized the importance of grassroots healthcare delivery […]
OPENRO supports Earth Day 2025’s call for renewable energy action
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (OPENRO), formerly PEMO, proudly celebrates Earth Day 2025 with the global theme, “OUR POWER, OUR PLANET.” According to the official page of OPENRO, the theme highlights the urgent need for collective action to protect the environment through clean, renewable energy. OPENRO […]
Glycelle A. Navares to represent South Cotabato in Binibining Pilipinas 2025
South Cotabato, Philippines — As the first-ever contestant from South Cotabato to compete in the prestigious Binibining Pilipinas 2025 pageant, Mutya ng South Cotabato 2019 Glycelle A. Navares is poised to elevate the province to a national level. Glycelle shared a statement sharing her feelings as she set out on this historic journey. As a […]
New dog impounding facility inaugurated in Tupi, South Cotabato
Tupi, South Cotabato— Last Monday, a turnover ceremony was held at the Municipal Eco Park in Barangay Kablon to formally launch a new dog impounding facility that aims to address the growing number of stray dogs in Tupi. The ceremony was led by Romeo S. Tamayo, the mayor of Tupi, who was joined by Municipal […]
