Informant Recent News Archives - South Cotabato Government

SouthCot farmers avail Php26.6 million worth of agriculture machineries from PhilMech

Governor Press Release, Informant Featured News, Informant Recent News, pio / By Hydee Templonuevo / March 23, 2023 March 24, 2023

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist turned over a total of Php26.6 million worth of agricultural machinery coming from the Department of Agriculture -Philippine Center for Post Harvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PHilMech) at the Provincial Demonstration Farm at Brgy. Reyes, Banga. At least 19 farmer beneficiaries coming from …

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SouthCot artist nominated to Phil Art Awards

Informant Featured News, Informant Recent News, pio / By Fruto Sumagaysay, Jr / March 22, 2023 March 22, 2023

A South Cotabateno is one of the 5 visual artists from Mindanao nominated to the Philippine Art Awards, a prestigious art award-giving body based in Metro Manila. Danny Castillon Doce, a TUP Fine Arts graduate and formerly stationed as full-time visual artist for 31 years in Taytay, Rizal, is one of the regional winners …

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275K visitors flock to South Cotabato from Jan-Feb ‘23

Informant Featured News, Informant Recent News, pio / By Fruto Sumagaysay, Jr / March 22, 2023 March 22, 2023

Some 275,768 tourists visited South Cotabato for the first 2 months of 2023, the Arts, Culture, Tourism & Museum Unit (ACTMU) reported. Richie Matunding, ACTMU Statistician disclosed that 141,719 visitors were recorded in January while February recorded 134,029 visitors. Lake Sebu is still the February top tourist destination with 63,515 visitors; last January …

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Nat’l Heritage Month celebration gears up

Informant Featured News, Informant Recent News, pio / By Fruto Sumagaysay, Jr / March 21, 2023 March 21, 2023

Preparations for the National Heritage Month celebration held every month of May annually is now underway as the Arts, Culture, Tourism & Museum Unit (ACTMU) conducted a Culture & Arts Sectoral Meeting recently to discuss the activities. Tourism Operations Officer Indira Cagaanan, ACTMU Culture & Arts Coordinator disclosed during the meeting that they …

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PDC approves resolution urging Lake Sebu town mayor to implement the Philippine Fishery Code

Governor Press Release, Informant Featured News, Informant Recent News, pio / By Hydee Templonuevo / March 16, 2023 March 24, 2023

The Provincial Development Council has approved the resolution urging the Local Chief Executive of Lake Sebu to implement the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 to ensure the rational and sustainable development, management, and conservation of the fishery and aquatic resources in Philippine waters. Based on Republic Act 10654, which is ” An act to prevent, …

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PEMO includes other special wastes on its long term plans

Governor Press Release, Informant Featured News, Informant Recent News, pio / By Hydee Templonuevo / March 14, 2023 March 17, 2023

Aside from the health care wastes from hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers, the Provincial Environment and Management Office plans to widen its services to cater to other special wastes. PEMO Chief Siegfred Flaviano said, their office has the necessary permits to cater to these special wastes such as used oils from fuels, septic tanks, and …

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South Cotabato receives two awards

Governor Press Release, Informant Featured News, Informant Recent News, pio / By Hydee Templonuevo / March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023

The province of South Cotabato headed by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. was a recipient of two awards, Regional awardee for the Anti-Drug Abuse Council, and Drug-Free Workplace Seals. During the Monday Convocation held at the Capitol Covered Court earlier today, Governor Tamayo received the plaque of recognition on behalf of the province as the …

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South Cotabato January tourist arrival reaches 140K

Informant Featured News, Informant Recent News, pio / By Fruto Sumagaysay, Jr / March 13, 2023 March 13, 2023

South Cotabato started its tourist arrival with 141,739 visitors for the month of January 2023, the Arts, Culture, Tourism & Museum Unit (ACTMU) reported. Lake Sebu is the top choice of tourist for January with 62,887 visitprs, followed by Tupi with 26,414 and Banga with 22,786. Breakdown of the arrivals per LGU are …

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Gov. Tamayo finds way to help college students earn degree even without UNIFAST

Informant Featured News, Informant Recent News / By Anna Liz Cabrido / March 8, 2023 March 8, 2023

Koronadal City— As a commitment to give free education, Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. announced that he allocated additional funds for college students who wanted to earn a college degree after UNIFAST discontinued funding the program this year. Through the Kabugwason Paglaum SAcholarship Program, students could avail of the program even without taking the exam and …

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Gov. Tamayo eyes micromanaging the South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center to resolve drug issues

Informant Featured News, Informant Recent News / By Anna Liz Cabrido / March 7, 2023 March 7, 2023

Koronadal City— Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. calls for command responsibility among the South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center personnel as the pressing drug issue continues. Based on the recent report, 11 inmates were found positive after the unannounced drug test recently. “May gamay na kami nga twist para ma-resolve ang problema pero kung hindi pa …

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