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 […]
Three tractors conduct free land-tilling to 32 hectares of rice farms in Surallah
The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist commissioned the three tractors to conduct land-tilling operations on the 32 hectares of rice farms at Brgy. Dajay at Surallah town. This is in preparation for the Consolidated Rice Farming program of the provincial government of South Cotabato. John Philip Hechanova, focal person for the Consolidated Rice Production and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Gov. Tamayo finds way to help college students earn degree even without UNIFAST
Koronadal City— As a commitment to give free education, Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. announced that he allocated additional funds for college students who wanted to earn a college degree after UNIFAST discontinued funding the program this year. Through the Kabugwason Paglaum SAcholarship Program, students could avail of the program even without taking the exam and […]
