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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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South Cotabato Tourism Industry generates more than 4,000 jobs in 2022

Some 4,250 jobs were generated from the tourism industry in 2022 in South Cotabato, ghe Arts, Culture, Tourism & Museum Unit (ACTMU) reported.           Richie Matunding, ACTMU Statistician disclosed that the report was taken  from 415 toueism-operated establishmens (TOEs) operating in the province           Jobs generated came from Accomodatiion/Resort, Travel & Tours, Eco-Guide, MICE Facility, …

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SouthCot LGU and DSWD FO XII inks three MOAs

KORONADAL CITY – Three Memorandum of Agreements were signed today between South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo s. Tamayo Jr. and Department of Social Welfare and Development 12 Regional Director Loreto V. Cabaya at the Office of the Governor, this city. The MOA includes the Relief Prepositioning of a least 500 Family Food Packs (FFP) which will …

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