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 […]

New investment seen to boost agriculture industry

Chinese investors from Maylong Enterprises led by Mr. Bill Ho made a return visit in the province for another round of investment exploration. Facilitated by the South Cotabato Economic and Investments Promotion Center (SCEIPC) through Mr. Tyron Jann B. Villanueva, and the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAGRI), the team went to the Municipality of Banga to […]

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

The Department of Agriculture -Philippine Center for Post Harvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PHilMech) officially turned over Php26.6 million worth of agricultural machinery at the Provincial Demonstration Farm at Brgy. Reyes, Banga. At least 19 farmer beneficiaries coming from the Farmers Cooperative Associations (FCA) of the province’s ten towns and lone city avail of the 60 […]

SouthCot artist nominated for Phil Art Awards

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 […]

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

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 […]

Nat’l Heritage Month celebration gears up

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 […]

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

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, […]

PEMO includes other special wastes on its long term plans

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 […]

South Cotabato receives two awards

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 […]