Reaching Out to Remote Communities: South Cotabato’s Commitment to GIDA Services
After a grueling four to six-hour trek, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Provincial Population Office (PPO), successfully reached the remote sitios of Syombolol, Tahikong, and Blo. These sitios are among the farthest flung areas of barangay Salacafe in Tboli. This historic journey aimed to deliver crucial services and information to the residents […]
Family Rondalla conducts outreach, workshop
The South Cotabato Family Rondalla (SCFR) under the baton of conductor Charles Dumdum conducted a 3-day Outreach/Workshop among Special Program for the Arts (SPA) students of Banga National High School {BNHS} Concuerdas Rondalla in Banga to Scheduled on June 25 – 27, SCFR composed of 10 members playing the Banduria, Octavina, Double Bass and Guitar […]
SouthCot Visitor Arrival up to 955K as of May ‘24
Visitor Arrival from January to May this year jumped to 955,665, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. his despite the fact that the province suffered from “el nino” phenomenon in which farms especially crops were badly damaged due to extreme hot temperature. The substantial increase was due to the contribution for […]
430 foreigners visit SouthCot in May ’24, Americans top visitor
Some 430 foreigners trooped to South Cotabato for the month ofMay, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. Richie Matunding, ACTMU Statistician disclosed that Americans top the list of foreign visitors numbering at 156. Some of the said visitors are married to locals in the area. This is followed by […]
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 […]
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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 […]
