14 departments in the Capitol undergo ‘Risk Communication’ training
Koronadal City— To guide those who communicate on behalf of their department during an emergency with risk communication principles and best practices, the Provincial Information Office spearheaded the Risk Communication Training. Rudy Jimenea, Provincial Information Officer, said the training was developed as a result of the pandemic and other similar incidences that happened in South […]
South cotabato remains ‘Malaria free’ after seven years
Koronadal City—The province of South Cotabato retains its Malaria-free status after seven years, Malaria Program Coordinator Jose Baroquillo announced during the flag-raising ceremony recently. “The province of South Cotabato was declared Malaria-free last July of 2017. This year marks the seventh year of our efforts to remain free from this disease. It is a great […]
SG Farm is top tourist attraction for 1st qtr in SourhCot
SG Farm in Tupi town is the top tourist attraction for the first quarter of the year in South Cotabato, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit disclosed. Located in the mountainous area of Sitio Glandang at Barangay Kablon in said town, it boasts of picturesque background scenery of Mt. Matutum complimented with the […]
SouthCot registers 395K visitors. Lake Sebu is top tourist destination
Lake Sebu town is the top tourist destination in South Cotabato for the first quarter of 2023 accounting for 189,348 out of 395,563 total visitor arrivals, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit revealed in their first quarter report. Four (4) of the town’s toutist attractions, namely: Our Lady of Divine Mercy Shrine and […]
South Cotabato nets 55K visitors during Holy Week season
Some 55,356 tourists comprising of same day visitors and overnight guests trekked to South Cotabato during the Holy Week season, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit disclosed. Richie Matunding, ACTMU Statiscian disclosed that domestic tourists totaled 55,324 while foreign guests registered 32, consisting of Canadian, French, Iranian, Australian, Russian, Chinese and Indian. he […]
World Bank visits PRDP’s Cassava and Cacao Subprojects in South Cotabato
The World Bank consultants visited the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Cassava and Cacao Subprojects of South Cotabato for its World Bank Side Mission. Earlier, the team of WB consultants led by Ms. Agnes Deshormes and the National Project Coordination Office of the Department of Agriculture Central Office visited the PRDP subprojects on cassava and […]
Pres BBM invited to grace 2023 T‘nalak Festival
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., popularly known as President BBM is invited as Guest of Honor and Speaker during the 24th T’nalak Fesival on July 18 which coincided with the 57th Foundation Anniversary of South Cotabato. Provincial Information Officer Rudy Jinenea (2023 T’nalak Festival Director) disclosed during the launching of the “100 Days Countdown to the […]
ACTM presents Tourism Dev’t Plan, Touerrism Code
The Arts, Culture, Tourism & Museum Unit (ACTMU) presented recently the Tourism Development Plan for 2023 – 2028 and Provincial Toourism Code of South Cotabat Tourism Operations Officer Anna Liza Mondejar, ACTMU Planning, Research, Product and Manpower Development chief made the presentation during a meeting with Tourism Officers and Planning Officers of the 10 […]
South Cotabato culminates ‘Rabies Awareness Month’ through dog, cat castration
Koronadal City—-The Provincial Veterinary Office spearheaded the culmination of Rabies Awareness Month with the theme “Rabies-free na pusa’t aso, kaligtasan ng pamilyang Pilipino.” PVET conducted dog and cat vaccination and castration at the Provincial Capitol of South Cotabato, Tuesday. Dr. Flora D. Bigot, Provincial Veterinarian, reminded pet owners to be responsible in handling their pets […]
Gov Tamayo, Bishop Casicas to appeal to DENR ban on open pit mining
After the court decision on the open pit mining issue, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. will appeal to the national government to ban open pit mining in South Cotabato. Tamayo said that he would negotiate with DENR Secretary Antonia Loyzaga together with Bishop Cerilo Casicas after the Holy Week. “I want the national government to […]
