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 […]
T’nalak festival sets to open doors of job opportunity
South Cotabato, Philippines—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Provincial Employment Service Office (PESO), is fully prepared to conduct a jobs fair as part of the upcoming T’nalak Festival 2025. Committee Chair for the Jobs Fair, Ms. Flora A. Montoya, announced that the event will take place on July 15, 2025, from 8:00 AM […]
T’nalak Festival 2025 prepares for “Pinaka Mabigat na Hayop” competition to boost livestock and poultry industry
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato— As part of the upcoming T’nalak Festival 2025 celebration, the Office of the Provincial Veterinary Officer is gearing up for one of its most awaited contests—“Pinaka Mabigat na Hayop”, a unique competition showcasing the heaviest chicken, rabbit, goat, and chicken egg in the province. Dr. Errol Javier of OPVET said the […]
Food, Ukay-Ukay, and Fun Await Tnalak Festival 2025
South Cotabato, Philippines—Excitement builds as preparations are in full swing for the upcoming 26th T’nalak Festival 2025 and the 59th Founding Anniversary of South Cotabato. The Committee on Ukay-Ukay and Refreshments, led by the Provincial Treasurer’s Office confirmed that all stall slots are now fully booked, with over 70 stalls offering refreshments, ukay-ukay items, and […]
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 […]
T’nalak Festival float parade to showcase 7 competing groups
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO – Seven (7) contingents have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Float Competition, one of the highlights of the Civic-Military Parade marking the official opening of the T’nalak Festival. According to Population Program Officer IV and Committee Coordinator Jo-Ann Palacio, the following groups are set to take part in the competition: […]
Biodiversity Project Links Forests, Aids Wildlife in Kematu, T’boli
Kematu, T’boli, South Cotabato – The Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (OPENRO) continues to push forward with its flagship initiative, the Biodiversity Corridor Project, aimed at restoring fragmented forest areas within the Allah Valley Protected Landscape (AVPL) and enhancing conservation efforts for the region’s rich wildlife population. A recent activity documented in […]
768-Meter Indigenous Dike Under Construction in Maltana Creek to Prevent Soil Erosion
Tampakan, South Cotabato — A 768-meter indigenous dike is currently under construction along the Maltana Creek in Barangay Maltana, part of an ongoing environmental and disaster risk reduction initiative designed to prevent further soil erosion in the area. The dike, which spans both sides of the creek, utilizes locally sourced bamboo poles and twigs — […]
Small-Scale Miners Registration and Skills Training Conducted in T’boli, South Cotabato
T’boli, South Cotabato — In line with the observance of Environment Month 2025, the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (OPENRO) spearheaded a Small-Scale Miners Registration and Skills Training on June 10, held at the Municipal Gymnasium in Poblacion, T’boli, South Cotabato. Carrying the national theme, “Ending Global Plastic Pollution,” the activity […]
OPENRO-FID Kicks Off Environment Month with Series of Community-Driven Activities
South Cotabato — In celebration of Environment Month 2025, the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer – Forest and Inland Division (OPENRO-FID) launched a series of on-the-ground initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability, environmental protection, and community collaboration across the province. The kickoff, held on June 5, was marked by multiple field activities […]
