Tribal leader admits IPs now “empowered”
“Indigenous peoples (IPs) in South Cotabato are more empowered today compared to five (5) years ago,” Tribal Leader Henry Malida said during the Kapihan sa Kapitolyo media forum via Virtual Zoom Application held recently and sponsored by the PGO – Information Division. Malida, Legislative Researcher of Board Member Edgar Sambog, South Cotabato’s Indigenous People Mandatory […]
Indigenous people in South Cotabato to present policy declaration of the use of tnalak and tabih cloth
Koronadal City—-In celebration of the Indigenous People’s Month this October, IP representatives expressed to validate the proposed policy declaration to protect traditional cloth like tnalak and tabih, Henry Malida, tribal leader and a legislative staff of Provincial Board Member and IPMR Edgar Sambog, in a press conference earlier. ” The proposed policy declaration on tnalak […]
Guv Tamayo recognizes Muslim holidays in SoCot
KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO- As part of his commitment to give equal opportunity among its constituents, South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. recognized all the Muslim holidays celebrated in this province. Recently, Governor Tamayo issued a memorandum enjoining all government office to suspend work in observance of 1443 Hijrah (2021) Maulidin Nabi or birthday of […]
“Tourist arrivals a big contribution to local economy” – Asaria
The province ‘s tourist arrivals speak of our efforts and contribution to the local economy, disclosed Senior Tourism Operations Officer Argie Ryan Asaria, chief of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit. Speaking during the culmination of the National Tourism Month celebration recently, Asaria stressed that the tourism value chain primarily means inclusivity and […]
Students, mothers joined art workshop in Brangay Danlag, Tampakan
Twenty-five residents, including students and mothers, joined the three-day art workshop conducted by the Arts and Culture Unit of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato in Barangay Danlag, Tampakan, recently. They showcase their newfound skills in embroidery with home-grown fashion designer and cultural worker Jarred Servano as their mentor. One participant named Angel got Servano’s […]
Participatory Governance—one of the important priorities of Governor Tamayo’s administration
KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO- Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. emphasizes that one of the cores of his administration is to strengthen the participatory governance in providing services among its constituents. “Participatory governance” is a mechanism that is intended to involve citizens in public policy-making processes. It is aimed at establishing a bridge between public institutions and […]
SCPPO requests body-worn cameras to PADAC
The South Cotabato Police Provincial Office has sought the assistance of the Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) for the provision of body-worn cameras which will be used during anti-illegal drug operations in the province. SCPPO Chief Operations Officer PLtCol Verlin Pampolina said the body-worn camera is needed as the Supreme Court has required cops to […]
LCAC conducts Local Cultural Dev’t Planning
The Local Culture and Arts Council (LCAC) in partnership with the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit conducted a Local Cultural Development Planning (LCDP) via Virtual Zoom Application last October 7 – 8. Led by LCAC Co-Chairperson Architect Carlito Uy, participants include LCAC sectoral members and culture and arts stakeholders. Edison Monalida, Project Development […]
to 11 Eco-Challenge officially launched
The Race to 11 Eco-Challenge, slated this November 11 was formally launched last September 30 during the culmination program of the Provincial Tourism Month held at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultur An annual program of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit, the Race to 11 coincided with the Helobung Festival of the […]
South Cotabato Tourism 5Officers inducted
A new set of Tourism Officers representing the lone city and ten (10) municipalities of South Cotabato were formally inducted during the culmination program of the Provincial Tourism Month celebration held last September 30 at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. , The South Cotabato Tourism Officers inducted were Rodel Hilaado of Tboli (President), […]
