February is Nat’l Arts Month

South Cotabato has lined up series of activities this February in celebration of the National Arts Month with this year’s theme “Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain” spearheaded by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU). Senior Tourism Operations Officer Argie Ryan Asaria, ACTMU chief disclosed that the activities lined up will be participated by […]

– Drama Competition to highlight SouthCot’s Nat’l Arts Month celebration

  A Drama Festival Competition will be launch this February in celebration of the National Arts Month spearheaded by the Apat sa Taglamig (AST) Theater Productions.   The contest is open to all public secondary school-based theater groups in the province with the competition dates scheduled on February 3,10, 17 and 24.   As per […]

Provincial Information Office Launches Newest Morning Talk Show “South Cotabato Angat Ka”

KORONADAL CITY, PHILIPPINES | The South Cotabato Provincial Information Office through its Information Development Division launched last January 19, 2024, their newest morning talk show program dubbed as “South Cotabato Angat Ka”. The hour-long morning talk show showcases various programs targeting a wide range of target audience the office aims to address. The show highlights […]

UP symphony orchestra to hold concert in SoCot

The renowned UP Symphony Orchestra from the City of Manila is gearing up to dazzle audiences with a concert in South Cotabato. Entitled “Seasons of Love,” the concert will feature talented students from the University of the Philippines Manila School of Health Sciences. In conjcurrence with this highly anticipated event, the UP Symphony Orchestra will […]

– South Cotabato Community Museum to re-open, undergo facelifting

CITY OF KORONADAL — The South Cotabato Community Museum (SCCM) [s currently undergoing renovation and will re-open on February 29 at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, this city. February is celebrated annually every month of February as National Arts Month (NAM) spearheaded by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). This […]

South Cotabato Provincial Treasurer’s Office Celebrates Fiscal Achievements in 2023

South Cotabato’s Provincial Treasurer’s Office has unveiled its fiscal report for the fiscal year 2023, showcasing impressive financial growth and effective fiscal management. The province experienced significant increases in tax and non-tax revenues, surpassing estimated targets and solidifying South Cotabato’s reputation as a model of fiscal responsibility. Tax revenues across various categories saw a notable […]

SoCot concentrates on CATCH-UP program for 17 ELCAC areas

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is directing its efforts towards implementing programs and interventions in 17 areas identified as ELCAC (End Local Communist Armed Conflict) through the South Cotabato Convergence Approach for Transformation and Change – Unification Program, also known as CATCH-UP. Community Affairs Officer IV and Convergence Team Leader Maria Ana Uy stated […]

2 Million visitors trooped to South Cotabato in ‘23

The year 2023 is another milestone for the tourism industry in South Cotabato as 2,059,625 visitors trooped the province’s lone city and 10 towns, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) reported. Topping the list is the municipality of Lake Sebu with 952,527 composed of  843,643 Same Day Visitors and 109,064 Guest Nights. The […]