May ’24 visitor arrival reaches 162K, Lake Sebu tops arrival record

South Cotabato’s summer and eco-cultural capital, the town of Lake Sebu is the consistent visitor arrival topnotcher garnering 69,430 out of the total 162,164  arrivals for the month of May this year.          Lake Sebu’s banner attractions, the zipline, 7-Falls, tilapia delicacy, lake cruise, t’nalak weavjng, among others, contributed to the accomplishment […]

Visual Artists Assn. to hold Basic Drawing Workshop

The South Cotabato Visual Artists Association, a member of the South Cotabato Culture & Arts Council (SCCAC) which is under the supervision of the Arts, Culture, Tourism & Mudru,(ACTM) Unit is planning to conduct a Bassic Drawing Workshop anytime soon. Danny Doce, visual artists association President disclosed that they plan to invite 20 elementary pupils […]

28th Helobung Festival Highlights Homegrown National Artists In Lake Sebu

LAKE SEBU, SOUTH COTABATO – Festive Drumbeats, colorful ethnic attires, and the widest smiles filled the celebration of the 28th Helobung Festival. The Municipality of Lake Sebu successfully celebrated its rich culture and vibrant tapestry through this festival, themed Lake Sebu: Home of the Living Treasures. The three-day celebration featured Manlilikha ng Bayan awardees, who […]

SouthCot Visual Artist holds one-man show at NCCA Gallery

SOUTH COTABATO — A Visual  Artist from Surallah this province successfully hold a one-man show showcasing his works of art at the gallery of the National Commission for Culture & the Arts (NCCA) in Metro Manila. Danny Doce, the concurrent President of the South Cotabato Visual Artists Association, displayed his creations during the whole month […]

#05 – SouthCot Visitor Arrival surges to 773K in the first 4 months of ’24

Visitor arrival in South Cotabato surges  to 773,501 from January to April of 2024 based from the record of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit for Same Day Tourists and Guest Nights Arrival           The month of April posted 161,778, while January to March contributed 611,773. Foreign visitors accounted […]

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In a remarkable achievement, a scholar from the Kabugwason Paglaum Scholarship Program (KPSP) topped the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). This outstanding accomplishment highlights the transformative impact of the scholarship program on its beneficiaries and served as an inspiration for aspiring educators nationwide. Sheen Eljay B. Bandalan, a graduate of Sultan Kudarat State University, emerged as […]

Empowering Youth in Remote Areas

The Provincial Population Office (PPO) continues to make strides in promoting responsible adolescence and preventing teenage pregnancy, reaching out to another Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Area (GIDA). This latest initiative brought vital education to Datal Biao Integrated School in Sitio Datal Biao, Barangay Danlag, Tampakan, benefiting 22 adolescents (12 males and 10 females) through an […]

Provincial Population Office Conducts Various Activities for Mothers

The Provincial Population Office (PPO) is proud to announce the successful completion of a series of advocacy sessions aimed at empowering mothers and young parents across the province. Sixty (60) mothers have benefited from these initiatives, which included sessions such as “Usapang Buntis,” “Usapang Batang Ina,” “Batang Ama,” and the “RPFP-Mother’s Class.” /*! elementor – […]

– Tantangan LGU turns over published Cultural Mapping Book

The 12 barangqys of the municipality of Tantangan  officially turned over their respective published Cultural Mapping Book, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. Except for Mangilala, the 12 barangays in attendance during the turnover ceremony were Cabuling, New Cuyapo, New Iloilo, New Lambunao, Poblacion, San Felipe, Bukay Pait, Libas, Dumadalig, Maibo,  Magon, […]

President Marcos leads distribution of cloas and e-titles to over 4,000 ARBs in sox

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. took the initiative to personally distribute Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) and electronic titles to 4,271 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) across SOCCSKSARGEN region during his recent visit to South Cotabato. These crucial land titles are pivotal components of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) administered […]