Surge in Fireworks-Related Injuries Raises Concerns in South Cotabato
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 injuries compared to the same […]
9 LGUs undergo Cultiral Mapping training in ‘23
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 Culture and the Arts (NCCA). […]
AICS program serves over 28,000 residents in 2023
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 28,125, including medical, financial, burial, […]
Accredited Establishments now totaled 51 in South Cotabato
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 12. ACTMU, Suelo pointed out, […]
SouthCot’s 11-month Visitor Arrivals now 1.8 Million
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 registered as follows: City of […]
Artists to perform on Nat’l Arts Month 2024
CITY OF KORONADAL — Various artists are expected to perform next year in celebration of the National Arts Month on February, Senior Tourism Operations Officer Argie Ryan Asaria of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) disclosed. STOO Asaria said that the different Arts Disciplines will perform their respective talent in the month-long […]
Banga town celebrates completion of 14.9 million-peso road project from Brgy. liwanay to kusan
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato cemented road from Barangay Liwanay to Barangay Kusan in the town of Banga has reached its completion, funded with a total of 14,994,293 pesos. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. issued a directive to expedite the improvement of provincial roads in the province to facilitate easier travel for residents, particularly […]
Nighttime Road Crashes in South Cotabato Surge
South Cotabato, Philippines – Police authorities shed light on the major causes behind a staggering 289 out of 336 road crashes that occurred in the province, particularly during nighttime. The findings underscore the urgent need for heightened awareness and stricter enforcement of road safety measures. Police Major Ramil Aruelo, SCPPO Information Officer, said one of the […]
Another Town in South Cotabato Upgrades ASF Status from Pink to Yellow Surveillance Zone
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Municipality of Tupi, South Cotabato achieved an upgraded status in the battle against African Swine Fever (ASF). Based on the most recent Memorandum issued by the Bureau of Animal Industry, and in accordance with the Amended National ASF Zoning and Movement Plan (DA Administrative Circular No. 2, Series of 2022), […]
Provincial Social Welfare Office Empowers Families with Livestock Assistance for Nutrition Program
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, through Nutrition Section distributed livestock assistance to 44 beneficiaries of the RST sa Nutrisyon program. the beneficiaries are parents who arevstriving to nourish their malnourished children. The program, designed to combat malnutrition in the province, took on a holistic approach, providing comprehensive livestock packages […]
