Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. to Deliver State of the Province Address Tomorrow
South Cotabato, Philippines – July 4, 2024: Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. is set to deliver his highly anticipated State of the Province Address (SOPA) tomorrow, July 5, 2024. This significant event will highlight the provincial government’s unwavering commitment to providing “para sa tama at maayos na serbisyo” (for correct and proper service) to the people […]
PDRRM Officer Aquino assures safe and secure T’nalak Festival celebration
As the silver anniversary of the T’nalak Festival approaches, the safety and security of spectators and visitors in South Cotabato is a top priority. Rolly Doane Aquino, Officer-in-Charge of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), assured that his office, along with members of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), […]
NNC Kicks Off National Nutrition Month Celebration in South Cotabato
Koronadal City, July 2, 2024—South Cotabato recently hosted the kick-off celebration for National Nutrition Month, marking a significant milestone in the province’s ongoing efforts to combat malnutrition. Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. expressed his gratitude to the National Nutrition Council (NNC) for selecting South Cotabato as the venue for this year’s celebration, attended by at least […]
Excitement Builds for Mutya ng South Cotabato 2024
The Mutya ng South Cotabato pageant, a highlight of the T’nalak Festival, is back with great anticipation. This year’s competition features eighteen brilliant candidates from nine municipalities and one component city, along with four contenders from various regional offices and three representatives from the private sector. Like their predecessors, the 2024 candidates have undergone rigorous […]
Family Rondalla conducts outreach, workshop
The South Cotabato Family Rondalla (SCFR) under the baton of conductor Charles Dumdum conducted a 3-day Outreach/Workshop among Special Program for the Arts (SPA) students of Banga National High School {BNHS} Concuerdas Rondalla in Banga to Scheduled on June 25 – 27, SCFR composed of 10 members playing the Banduria, Octavina, Double Bass and Guitar […]
SouthCot Visitor Arrival up to 955K as of May ‘24
Visitor Arrival from January to May this year jumped to 955,665, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. his despite the fact that the province suffered from “el nino” phenomenon in which farms especially crops were badly damaged due to extreme hot temperature. The substantial increase was due to the contribution for […]
430 foreigners visit SouthCot in May ’24, Americans top visitor
Some 430 foreigners trooped to South Cotabato for the month ofMay, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. Richie Matunding, ACTMU Statistician disclosed that Americans top the list of foreign visitors numbering at 156. Some of the said visitors are married to locals in the area. This is followed by […]
May ’24 visitor arrival reaches 162K, Lake Sebu tops arrival record
South Cotabato’s summer and eco-cultural capital, the town of Lake Sebu is the consistent visitor arrival topnotcher garnering 69,430 out of the total 162,164 arrivals for the month of May this year. Lake Sebu’s banner attractions, the zipline, 7-Falls, tilapia delicacy, lake cruise, t’nalak weavjng, among others, contributed to the accomplishment […]
Visual Artists Assn. to hold Basic Drawing Workshop
The South Cotabato Visual Artists Association, a member of the South Cotabato Culture & Arts Council (SCCAC) which is under the supervision of the Arts, Culture, Tourism & Mudru,(ACTM) Unit is planning to conduct a Bassic Drawing Workshop anytime soon. Danny Doce, visual artists association President disclosed that they plan to invite 20 elementary pupils […]
28th Helobung Festival Highlights Homegrown National Artists In Lake Sebu
LAKE SEBU, SOUTH COTABATO – Festive Drumbeats, colorful ethnic attires, and the widest smiles filled the celebration of the 28th Helobung Festival. The Municipality of Lake Sebu successfully celebrated its rich culture and vibrant tapestry through this festival, themed Lake Sebu: Home of the Living Treasures. The three-day celebration featured Manlilikha ng Bayan awardees, who […]
