The Dance Sector under the South Cotabato Culture & Arts Council (SCCAC) is now preparing for the Province-wide Folk Dance Workshop scheduled on February 17 – 18, 2024 at the Municipal Gymnasium, Polomolok. Helen Grace Guadalupe, Dance Sector President disclosed that the objectives of the workshop are to promote and
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato spearheaded the turnover ceremony of a new ambulance to the Philippine Red Cross and Bureau of Fire Protection – South Cotabato. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Rolly Doane C. Aquino, RN, MPA, underscored the importance of fortifying and expanding the capabilities of
South Cotabato, Philippines—Local health authorities plans to work out on the increase in firework-related injuries as cases is at 39 as of January 5, 2024 according to the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU). Dr. Rogelio Aturdido, Provincial Health Officer, presented that there was a 44 percent higher in firework-related
In a remarkable act of generosity, the Filipino Achievers of Canada (FAC), led by President Mrs. Corie Laraya Coutts, has contributed a substantial humanitarian aid package to the Municipality of Norala. The organization, known for its commitment to service and charitable endeavors, donated various medical equipment and supplies valued at
Nine (9) towns in South Cotabato underwent training on Cultural Mapping Training, a program under the Arts and Culture section of the Arts, Culture, Tourism andMuseum Unit (ACTMU). ACTMU disclosed that for Lake Sebu, Surallah and T”boli, their respective Cultural Mappng Book was already submitted to the National Commission for
Over 28,000 residents of the province of South Cotabato received various forms of assistance from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation or AICS Program in the year 2023. According to Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Sonia L. Basutista, the number of individuals who benefited from the program reached
Accomodation Establishments (AEs) located in South Cotabato now totaled 51 according to the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU). Ron Joar Suelo, ACTMU Focal Person on Site Accreditation disclosed that 4 new AEs joined the list of AEs as of December2023 acredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region
Amidst overwhelming support from the SP Members, Ms. Melanie C. Chiva assumed the role of South Cotabato’s Population Officer, delivering a compelling address at the SP session hall. She clarified that the population office doesn’t set population numbers but focuses on managing them while delving into the reasons behind population
ACTMU Statistician Richie Marunding likewise reported that November 2023 arrivals totaled 147,955 Same Day Tourists and Guests Nights. or the same month, Lake Sebu topped the list with 61,329, followed by Surallah with 20,738, Bamga -16,669, Tupi – 14,317, Tampakan – 11,421, Norala – 10,955. The rest of the LGUs
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