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Lake Sebu’s Divine Mercy Shrine most visited during Holy Week 2024

Our Lady of Divine Mercy Shrine and Retreat House located in Barangay Klubi, Lake Sebu topped the most number of visitor arrival during this year’s Lenten Season in South Cotabato, as per record of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU). The shrine, which stood in the cool and

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96K visitors trooped to SouthCot during Lenten Season 2024

   Some 96,510 visitors flocked to South Cotabato during Lenten Season this year, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) reported.             CTMU Statistician Richie Matunding disclosed that Same Day Visitors (Excursionists) totaled 92,454 while Overnight Guests reached 4,036.           Lake Sebu topped the

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Asaria launches 2024 T’nalak Festival thru inerview

Moderated by Information Officer II Anna Liz Cabrido, Asaria disclosed that the Festival’s humble beginning started in 1998 at the height of the celebrated recognition of Bai Lang Dulay of Lake Sebu, the first Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardee for t’nalak weaving.            It was only in 2000 under

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Tantangan LGU undergo Cultural Mapping Final Validation

The Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) recently conducted Final Validation of the Cultural Mapping Project of Tantangan LGU involving its 12 barangays. The 12 barangays in attendance during the 4-day validation were Cabuling, New Cuyapo, New Iloilo, New Lambunao, Poblacion, San Felipe, Bukay Pait, Libas, Dumadalig, Maibo,  Magon,

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Changes to Assessment Transactions in South Cotabato Set for April Implementation

The Provincial Assessor’s Office of South Cotabato is pleased to announce a significant update to its assessment procedures, effective April 16, 2024. To better serve valued clients and real property owners, all assessment transactions—including assessments, re-assessments, transfers, subdivisions, and consolidations—will now be processed directly at the municipalities where the respective

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252 foreigners visit SouthCot for Jan-Feb ’24 period

Some 252 foreign nationals visited South Cotabato from January to February this year, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. Still topping the list are American visitors which numbered 178 followed by Australian -27, Japanese – 15 and German – 14. Other foreigners that contributed in single-digit figure

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SoCot’s Provincial Population Office Takes Charge in Organizing Civic-Military Parade and Float Competition for Grand Celebration of 58th Foundation Anniversary and 25th T’nalak Festival

South Cotabato province is gearing up for a spectacular celebration marking its 58th Foundation Anniversary and the 25th T’nalak Festival. Themed “CULTURAL BRILLIANCE: Weaving Traditions, Celebrating Legacies”, the festivities promise a vibrant showcase of the region’s rich cultural heritage. To kick off the jubilant occasion, the Provincial Population Office announced

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The Search for Most Outstanding Family Begins in South Cotabato

The hunt for the most exceptional family has officially kicked off, as various barangays spearhead the search for deserving representatives in the Municipal Competition. These families stand a chance to compete in the esteemed 2024 Search for Most Outstanding Model Families of South Cotabato. Dating back to 1994, the Search

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Lake Sebu, Banga top tourist destinations for Jan-Feb ‘24

Lake Sebu, Banga and Tampakan are the top 3 tourist destinations in South Cotabato for the period January to February 2024, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACtTM) Unit reported. ACTMU Statistician Richie Matunding said that Lake Sebu recorded 55,028, Banga 25,816 and Tampakan 21,408, making them the top 3

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