SouthCot Family Rondalla conducts workshop
The South Cotabato Family Rondalla (SCFR) under the baton of conductor Charles Dumdum recently conducted a 2-day Workshop among students of Polomolok National High School Encore Rondalla, Cannery, Polomolok. SCFR core group that joined the workshop is composed of 5 members playing the Banduria, Octavina, Double Bass and Guitar. Maestro Dumdum presented to the PNHS […]
Rising vehicular accidents mark approach of Christmas season
The number of vehicular accidents has been on the rise in the days leading up to Christmas. According to Police Major Ramil Aruelo, Information Officer of the South Cotabato Police Provincial Office, from October 1 to November 30 of the current year, there have been 336 recorded cases of vehicular accidents, surpassing the figures from […]
Tantangan Brgys continue FGD on Cultural Mapping
Twelve (12) barangays of Tantangan LGU continued their Focus Group Discussion (FGD) that centered on the List of Cultural Icons identified by the respective barangay. Engr. Hanz Fernandez, Cultural Mapping Editor together with the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) led by Arts & Culture Coordinator Tourism Operations Officer II Indira Cagaanan led […]
20 Scholars from South Cotabato Finished as the Philippines’ First Civil Society Organization Academy Graduates
Twenty steadfast scholars graduated from South Cotabato’s Civil Society Organization (CSO) Academy Program as the pioneering batch of the academy’s implementation in the Philippines at the Farm at Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal, last November 29, 2023. Dubbed as the batch “Pertama” – which means ‘first’ or ‘before all others in place, or time’ was […]
South Cotabato extends aid to Capiz province amid widespread flooding
In response to the extensive flooding caused by relentless rains in the past week, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato swiftly aids the province of Capiz. The affected areas in Capiz compelled many residents to seek refuge in evacuation centers established by Local Government Units to ensure their safety during ongoing clearing operations. In light […]
Earthquake-affected residents in South Cotabato receive vital shelter assistance from pswdo
Residents in the province whose homes were affected by the recent 6.8 magnitude earthquake have received shelter assistance from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO). Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Sonia Bautista personally delivered construction materials such as cement, plywood, nails, roofing, and lumber to the affected residents. According to their records, […]
1.6 million visitors troop to SouthCot from Jan-Oct 2023
A total of 1,657,063 visitors trooped to South Cotabato from January to October this year, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) reported. As per record, the summer month of April is considered the favorite which registered 216.224 Same Day Tourists and Overnight Guests for the 10-month period. omplimenting the month […]
SouthCot October visitors reach 166K
Visitor arrivals in South Cotabato reached 166,309 for the month of October this year, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) reported. Richie Matunding, ACTMU Statistician disclosed that LGUs that posted high visitor arrivals are the towns of Lake Sebu, Norala, Surallah, Banga, Tampakan and Tupi, and City of Koronadal. Le Sebu’s […]
Surallah wins Clean & Green Best Practices Video Contest
The municipality of Surallah won first place in the Video Contest with the theme centered on the respective Clean and Green Programs implemented as well as the Best Practices of the LGUs in the province. Surallah garnered P10,000 cash incentive for the win given during the awarding ceremony on November 22 celebrated as South Cotabato […]
– EMB XII lauds SouthCot for NSWMC approval of 10-YR SWM Master Plan
The Regional Director of the Department of Environment & Natural Resources – Environment Management Bureau (DENR-EMB XII) Omar Saikol lauded the province of South Cotabato for the approval of the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) of the 10-Year SWM Master Plan for the period 2023 – 2032 of the 10 municipal local government units […]
