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04 Lake Sebu town tops August visitor arrival

The municipality of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato’s eco-cultura; destination, is the top tourist destination for the month of August this year, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit disclosed. Lake Sebu registered 78,809 visitors, with excursionists topping the list with 69,823 while overnight guests totaled 8,983. Fourteen (14) foreign

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Governor Press Release

PDRRMO extends aid to residents affected by landslides and floods

In the aftermath of a landslide in Sitio Lamfugon, Barangay Tinago, Norala town, impacting more than 77 families, and extensive flooding in Tantangan town, affecting over 1,400 families, swift action was taken. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. promptly directed the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office to extend assistance

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Governor Press Release

South Cotabato 8-month visitor arrival now 1.3 million

Visitor arrivals in South Cotabato for the period January to August 2023 now totaled 1,316,806, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported recently. Richie Matunding, ACTMU Statistician disclosed that Same Day Visitors or excursionists reached 1,170,941 while Overnight Guests or tourists totaled 145,865.  Foreign visitors, both excursionists and

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Cultivating a Greener Tomorrow: A Partnership Between Local Government and Information Dissemination

Tampakan, Philippines – The picturesque town of Tampakan has emerged as a shining example of the power of collaboration between the Municipal Environment Office of Tampakan, Provincial Environment Office (PEMO) and the Provincial Information Office (PIO) in the pursuit of environmental protection and awareness. In a remarkable alliance, PEMO and

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South Cotabato’s Supplementary Feeding Program in Full Swing

South Cotabato, Philippines – In a concerted effort to combat the pervasive issue of hunger and malnutrition, South Cotabato has launched a supplementary feeding program that promises to make a significant impact on the lives of its most vulnerable citizens. With at least 1,000 malnourished children and pregnant women identified

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South Cotabato shines as finalist in 2023 Most Business-Friendly LGU Awards

In a resounding testament to its commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato (PGSC) has once again clinched a spot as a finalist in the highly coveted 2023 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards. This prestigious recognition is conferred by the Philippine Chamber of

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Governor Press Release

NCCA receives T’boli LGU published book on Cultural Mapping

T’boli local government unit (LGU) of South Cotabato recently submitted their published book on Cultural Mapping to the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU). Tourism Operations Officer II Indira Cagaanan, Arts & Culture Coordinator received the book on behalf of ACTMU. It was completed after almost 4 years due

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Governor Press Release

ACTMU conducts FGD on Cultural Mapping to 12 Tantangan Barangays

CITY OF KORONADAL — The Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) conducted Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Cultural Mapping among 12 barangays of Tantangan in Agua Frio Garden Resort here last September 7 – 8.  Tourism Operations Officer II Indira Cagaanan, ACTMU Arts & Culture Coordinator disclosed that the

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