Water system turn-over to 3 barangays this 3rd quarter

Koronadal City– Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. prioritized the construction of potable water supply in far-flung areas that are still largely depend on wells and springs. Engr. Eleazar Abellera, Project Evaluation Officer IV, said three water system will be turned to the recipient-barangays of Kablon (Tupi), New Dumangas and Salacafe (Tboli) this July and August, 2022. […]

T’nalak Festival 2022 gears up after 2-year hiatus

Preparations for the 23rd T’nalak Festival and 56th Foundation Anniversary of South Cotabato are now on high gear as the different committees are now busy in their respective activity for the forthcoming festival scheduled from June 13 to June 18 this year.           Live and recorded interview of the different T’nalak Festival Committee Chairpersons are […]

South Cotabato AEs to train on Social Media Management

Some thirty (30) accomodation establishments (AEs) in South Cotabato will undergo training on Social Media Management and Content Creation sponsored by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit on June 16 – 17, 2022 in Lake Sebu.           ACTM Marketing and Promotion chief Tourism Operations Officer I   Francisco Cerbo Jr. disclosed that the AEs […]

Know facts about Monky Pox, IPHO says

Koronadal City–Monkey pox is silently spreading in 25 countries as of press time but, there are no recorded cases in the Philippines, Provincial Health Officer Rogelio Aturdido said during the weekly Kapihan sa Kapitolyo. Dr. Aturdido said Monkey Pox is a viral disease and endemic to countries in African region. However, he said cases are […]

Tnalak festival takes center stage in July

The Tnalak fest held every month of July in South Cotabato will be celebrated face-to-face after two years of being celebrated virtually as the province was categorized under Alert Level 1. Based on the   Inter-Agency Task Force  (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, under the Alert Level 1,  there will be no restrictions […]

Tupi NHS wins “Sinedokyu” Film Documentary contest

Tupi National High School won the “Sinedokyu” Mobile Documentary Contest sponsored by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit in celebration of the National Heritage Month (NHM) this month of May.           Now on its Season 2, the mobile documentary contest was participated by 14 high schools  under the Special Program for the Arts […]

Lake Sebu town turns over Cultural Mapping Book to South Cotabato LGU

The municipality of Lake Sebu turned over the Volume 1 of their published book on Cultural Mapping in a simple ceremony held at Lake Sebu Municipal Gymnasium yesterday (May 30) which is also part of the culmination program of the National Heritage Month celebration this month of May.           Lake Sebu Mayor Floro Gandam Sr. […]

Decreasing dengue cases seen in South Cotabato

Koronadal City—The Provincial Health Office of South Cotabato recorded a decreasing number of dengue cases compared to the same period in 2021, Dr. Rogelio Aturdido, Jr. reported. “Despite the decreasing number, please always practice the 4S,” the provincial health officer said. The 4S campaign stands for “Search and Destroy” mosquito breeding places, “Secure Self Protection” […]

PDRRMO wins #Pamanang South Cotabato Conte

The Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) under the helm of O-I-C Rolly Doane Aquino won the Filipino Heritage Display Contest (#Pamanang South Cotabato) sponsored by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit in celebration of the National Heritage Month. The contest started on May 16 until May 26 with the final judging […]

Provincial engineering announces P30M rural water funding

Koronadal City—The Provincial Engineering prioritized rural water system as Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. wanted to bring clean and reliable drinking water to rural communities of South Cotabato. Engr. Frederick Soriano, Provincial Engineering Officer-In-Charge, said the rural water construction activities are set to establish seven water system projects based on the 2021 budget amounting to P30M. […]