Polomolok LGU wins first-ever Race to 11 Eco-Challenge
For overcoming 11 challenges at the fastest time possible, Polomolok LGU won the first-ever Race to Eleven Eco-Challenge initiated by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit held last November 11-12 which is celebrated annually as foundation anniversary and Helobung Festival of Lake Sebu. Except for Tantangan and Tupi LGUs, the remaining 8 […]
Local Artisans undergo capability-building training
IP artisans in South Cotabato underwent 3-day capacity-building on Ansif weaving and embroidery spearheaded by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit. Renowned fashion designer and Project Runway Philippines finalist Jared Servano from the City of Koronadal led the training participated by 25 embroiderers and weavers each coming from Danlag, Tampakan and Sitio Amguo, […]
to 11 Eco-Challenge now on high gear
Fifty-five (55) individuals comprising five (5) competitors per LGU are now busy preparing for the forthcoming Race to 11 Eco-Challenge slated on November 11, which is celebrated as Helobung Festival of Lake Sebu, Toourism Operations Operations Officer I Francisco Cerbo Jr. disclosed during the final meeting with the Arts, Culture, Tourism & Museum (ACTM) Unit […]
PADAC braces for DAPC week
The South Cotabato Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council prepares various activities in celebration of the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week celebration on November 14-20, 2021. Amid the pandemic, the celebration will push through starting on November 15, Monday with the Mental Health Forum featuring resource persons from the academe, the Department of Education, and the […]
Construction of Dairy processing center and pre-lactating project starts in SoCot
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is a partner of the Department of Agriculture in the implementation of the Php47.4 Million Dairy Production, Processing, and Marketing Subproject under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) co-funded by the World Bank, Government of the Philippines (Department of Agriculture), and Provincial Local of […]
SouthCot visitors nears 1 million mark
Tourist arrival in South Cotabato is nearing the 1 million mark, this as the Arts, Culture, Touriism & Museum (ACTM) Unit reported that tourist rrivals rom January to September this year already reached 928,996 Richie Matunding, ACTM Program Assistant disclosed that the first 9-month total for 2021 is a far cry from last year’s 9-month […]
South Cotabato fisherfolks receive 168k tilapia fingerlings
A total of 168,000 tilapia fingers from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) were distributed to fisherfolks in the province of South Cotabato through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist. Provincial Agriculturist Raul D. Teves disclosed that the beneficiaries of the said fingerlings include the municipalities of Polomolok, Banga, Tantangan, Lake Sebu, Koronadal […]
Tribal leader admits IPs now “empowered”
“Indigenous peoples (IPs) in South Cotabato are more empowered today compared to five (5) years ago,” Tribal Leader Henry Malida said during the Kapihan sa Kapitolyo media forum via Virtual Zoom Application held recently and sponsored by the PGO – Information Division. Malida, Legislative Researcher of Board Member Edgar Sambog, South Cotabato’s Indigenous People Mandatory […]
Guv Tamayo recognizes Muslim holidays in SoCot
KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO- As part of his commitment to give equal opportunity among its constituents, South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. recognized all the Muslim holidays celebrated in this province. Recently, Governor Tamayo issued a memorandum enjoining all government office to suspend work in observance of 1443 Hijrah (2021) Maulidin Nabi or birthday of […]
“Tourist arrivals a big contribution to local economy” – Asaria
The province ‘s tourist arrivals speak of our efforts and contribution to the local economy, disclosed Senior Tourism Operations Officer Argie Ryan Asaria, chief of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit. Speaking during the culmination of the National Tourism Month celebration recently, Asaria stressed that the tourism value chain primarily means inclusivity and […]
