Lake Sebu’s Divine Mercy Shrine most visited during Holy Week 2024

Our Lady of Divine Mercy Shrine and Retreat House located in Barangay Klubi, Lake Sebu topped the most number of visitor arrival during this year’s Lenten Season in South Cotabato, as per record of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU). The shrine, which stood in the cool and hilly portion of the barangay, […]

Asaria launches 2024 T’nalak Festival thru inerview

Moderated by Information Officer II Anna Liz Cabrido, Asaria disclosed that the Festival’s humble beginning started in 1998 at the height of the celebrated recognition of Bai Lang Dulay of Lake Sebu, the first Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardee for t’nalak weaving.            It was only in 2000 under then Governor Hilario de Pedro […]

Tantangan LGU undergo Cultural Mapping Final Validation

The Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) recently conducted Final Validation of the Cultural Mapping Project of Tantangan LGU involving its 12 barangays. The 12 barangays in attendance during the 4-day validation were Cabuling, New Cuyapo, New Iloilo, New Lambunao, Poblacion, San Felipe, Bukay Pait, Libas, Dumadalig, Maibo,  Magon, and Tinongcop. The barangays were […]

Changes to Assessment Transactions in South Cotabato Set for April Implementation

The Provincial Assessor’s Office of South Cotabato is pleased to announce a significant update to its assessment procedures, effective April 16, 2024. To better serve valued clients and real property owners, all assessment transactions—including assessments, re-assessments, transfers, subdivisions, and consolidations—will now be processed directly at the municipalities where the respective properties are situated. This strategic […]

252 foreigners visit SouthCot for Jan-Feb ’24 period

Some 252 foreign nationals visited South Cotabato from January to February this year, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. Still topping the list are American visitors which numbered 178 followed by Australian -27, Japanese – 15 and German – 14. Other foreigners that contributed in single-digit figure are South Korean – 4, […]

Lake Sebu, Banga top tourist destinations for Jan-Feb ‘24

Lake Sebu, Banga and Tampakan are the top 3 tourist destinations in South Cotabato for the period January to February 2024, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACtTM) Unit reported. ACTMU Statistician Richie Matunding said that Lake Sebu recorded 55,028, Banga 25,816 and Tampakan 21,408, making them the top 3 among the LGUs of the […]

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 […]

Clean & Green TWG orients MENROs on contest mechanics, critteria

The Search for Cleanest & Greemest LGU Technical Working Group (TWG) conducted an Orientation/Briefing on the revised tMechanics, Guidelines and Criteria of said province-wide search for 2024. Spearheaded by Provincial Environment Management Officer Siegfred Flaviano and DILG Provincial Office Officer-in-Charge Hayd-Ali Suwaib, the TWG oriented Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officers (MENROs) of the 10 […]

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 […]