Americans top 1st QTR 2024 foreign visitor in SouthCot

Some 455 Americans visited South Cotabato from January to March 2024, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. ACTMU disclosed that the total number of foreign visitors reached 812, with March registering 419, while February and January recorded 252 and 141, respectively. Foreign visitors that […]
5 attractions/sites in Lake Sebu among top 10 most visited in SouthCot for 1st QTR 2024

Five (5) attractions/sites in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato’s summer and eco-cultural capital, were among the top 10 most visited for the first quarter of 2024 based from the record of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit. Topping the list in first and second places were Our Lady of Divine Mercy Shrine and Seven […]
PSWDO empowers 108 persons with Disabilities with assistive devices

KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO- The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) has extended assistance to 108 persons with disabilities (PWDs) by providing them with essential assistive devices during the first quarter of the year. A total of 80 beneficiaries receiving wheelchairs, 1 beneficiary equipped with a cane, 11 recipients provided with quad canes, 2 individuals […]
Construction of over PHP2.5M Classroom in Barangay Dajay Surallah, Completed

The newly constructed 2-classroom with comfort room building in Shri-Visaya Elementary School located in Barangay Dajay, Surallah, South Cotabato, has now undergone pre-final inspection. Funded by the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, the said educational facility amounts to PHP 2,593,393.90. /*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 18-04-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} According to Provincial […]
MILCO foundation donates 100M for construction of school buildings in SoCot

KORONADAL CITY- In a significant stride towards enhancing education infrastructure in South Cotabato, the Milco Foundation has extended a generous donation of 100 million pesos for the construction of additional 80 classroom buildings across the province. This humanitarian gesture is a manifestation of a strong will of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. to provide quality, […]
96K visitors trooped to SouthCot during Lenten Season 2024

Some 96,510 visitors flocked to South Cotabato during Lenten Season this year, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) reported. CTMU Statistician Richie Matunding disclosed that Same Day Visitors (Excursionists) totaled 92,454 while Overnight Guests reached 4,036. Lake Sebu topped the arrivals of excursionists and overnight […]
Provincial Population Office and DepEd South Cotabato Unite to Tackle Youth Challenges

Responding to the imperative laid out in the Provincial Development Council (PDC) Resolution No. 2023-21, the Provincial Population Office conducted a collaborative summit with DepEd South Cotabato, aimed at confronting the multifaceted challenges faced by the youth. Central to the discussions was the unveiling of the comprehensive South Cotabato Youth Situation and Parenting Education on […]
SoCot Allots over PHP300M budget for Infrastructure Projects for 2024

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Provincial Engineer’s Office, allocated a total of PHP394,400,000.00 pesos for the province’s 2024 infrastructure projects. Provincial Engineer Lloyd M. Esparagosa stated the projects are in line with various priority projects for the swift delivery of services to the constituents of the province as mandated by Governor Reynaldo […]
WE FOR GENDER EQUALITY: DILG XII CONDUCTS PRESSCON FOR GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT

In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Department of Interior and Local Government XII conducts Gender and Development (GAD) Press Conference. This year’s theme “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan” highlights the significant contribution of women in humanity. Under the Republic Act 7192 Also known as the Women in Development and Nation […]
– Clean & Green TWG revises mechanics, guidelines

The Search for Cleanest & Greemest LGU Technical Working Group (TWG) revised the Mechanics, Guidelines and Criteria of said province-wide contest for 2024. In an orientation meeting among TWG members recently spearheaded by Provincial Environment Management Officer Siegfred Flaviano, the TWG revised the Mechanics, Guidelines and Criteria based on the Seal of Good Local Governance […]