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<font size=5>Province of South Cotabato, [[Philippines]]</font>
 
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*The province of South Cotabato is within [[Cities_of_the_philippines_in_Region_XII|Region XII]]. It is a [[Classification of Provinces, Cities, and Municipalites in the Philippines|1st Class]] province with 10 Municipalities, 2 Cities and 225 Barangays.
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==Location of South Cotabato, Philippines==
==Location of South Cotabato, Philippines==
South Cotabato is located ....
*South Cotabato is located ....: 6.1667° N, 125.0000° E - South Cotabato, Coordinates
 
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==History of South Cotabato, Philippines==
==History of South Cotabato, Philippines==
The begining of South Cotabato
Centuries ago, the area that would be South Cotabato was sparsely inhabited by Malay Pioneers which later evolved into various ethnic groupings that still exist in the province today.
 
Settlers, who would lay the foundation of what would become a progressive province, started trooping down in 1914. The significant thrust occurred during the term of President Quezon in the late 30’s. The first of waves of settlers that time was led by Gen. Paulino Santos, a man whose undaunted pioneering spirit inspired thousands. After World War II, the final exodus of settlers from Luzon and the Visayas poured into the virgin land of promise.
In the early 60’s as population, trade and industries grew in this southern part of Cotabato, a clamor for local self-governance arose. Thus, on July 18, 1966, South Cotabato was finally formed as an independent province raring to push its own development.
 
In 1992, South Cotabato gave birth to a new province. Seven towns in the southern and coastal section of the province now form part of the Province of Sarangani. That was a new challenge. And South Cotabatenos, with their indomitable pioneering spirit have proven once more their ability to face and hurdle diverse challenges and ably went through with the demands of times.
 
South Cotabato sparks new interest having emerged as the favorite venue for conventions and big events of national significance like the National Secondary School Press Conference, the Palarong Pambansa and the 9th Mindanao Business Conference to name a few.
 
The new millennium ushers in a new beginning for the province with the coming in of regional offices in the area in consonance with EO 429 dated October 12, 1990 issued by President Corazon C. Aquino and EO No. 36 dated September 19, 2001 issued by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, provide for the reorganization of the new Administrative Region in Mindanao and having the city of Koronadal as the regional center of Region XII.
 
In only three decades since its provincehood, South Cotabato has already surpassed dozens of provinces established half a century ahead in almost every aspect of development. In a short span, it become one of the leading provinces in Mindanao. What it got to show today are vivid results of human synergy and the richness of its resources. (Source of article verbatim from: www.southcotabato.gov.ph/)


==People of South Cotabato, Philippines==
==People of South Cotabato, Philippines==
Total Population of South Cotabato
:The population of South Cotabato excludes the City of General Santos @ 594,446
*Total Population of South Cotabato as per 2015 census = 915,289
*Total Population of South Cotabato (as per Census of 2010) = 827,200
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**Registered voters as of 2010 was 628,161


==Local Government Unit LGU of South Cotabato, Philippines==
==[[Elected Government Officials of South Cotabato, Philippines]]==
:'''Elected officials of South Cotabato  for the term of 2016-2019'''
*Provincial Governor of South Cotabato: Daisy Fuentes
*Provincial Vice-Governor of South Cotabato: Vicente De Jesus
*House Representatives of South Cotabato:
**1st District: Pedro Acharon JR.
**2nd District: Ferdinand Hernandez
*'''Second District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members)''':
#Eamon Gabriel Matti
#Glezel Mariano-trabado
#Romeo Tamayo
#Jobeelyn Corilla
*'''First District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members)''':
#Ma. Ester Catorce
#Hilario De Pedro
#Cecile Diel
#Romulo, Solivio
#Ellen Grace Subere-albios
#Dardanilo Dar
#Agustin Dema-ala
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:'''Elected officials of South Cotabato  for the term of 2013-2016'''
*Provincial Governor of South Cotabato: [[Daisy Avance Fuentes]] - NATIONALIST PEOPLES' COALITION
*Provincial Vice-Governor of South Cotabato: [[Cecile Esmalla Diel]] - UNITED NATIONALIST ALLIANCE
*House Representatives of South Cotabato:
**1st District: [[Pedro Busgano  Acharon Jr.]] - NATIONALIST PEOPLES' COALITION
**2nd District: HERNANDEZ, DINAND - NATIONALIST PEOPLES' COALITION
*'''First District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members)''':
# Trabado, Glezel Mariano
# Tamayo, Romeo Sanchez
# Baitus-Corilla, Jobeelyn Cajano
*'''Second District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members)''':
# De Jesus, Vicente Reyes
# Catorce, Ma. Ester Marin
# Subere-Albios, Ellen Grace Narciso
# Luntao, Ervin Bunda
# Dema-Ala, Agustin Duveo
# Solivio, Romulo Sr. Octaviano
# Ladot, Samuel Lanaria
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:'''Elected officials of South Cotabato  for the term of 2010-2013'''
:'''Elected officials of South Cotabato  for the term of 2010-2013'''
*Provincial Governor: [[Arthur Yusay Pingoy Jr.]]
*Provincial Governor of South Cotabato: [[Arthur Yusay Pingoy Jr.]]
*Provincial Vice-Governor: [[Elmo Bañez Tolosa]]
*Provincial Vice-Governor of South Cotabato: [[Elmo Bañez Tolosa]]
*House Representatives:
*House Representatives of South Cotabato:
**1st District: [[Pedro Busgano  Acharon Jr.]]
**1st District: [[Pedro Busgano  Acharon Jr.]]
**2nd District: [[Daisy Avance Fuentes]]  
**2nd District: [[Daisy Avance Fuentes]]
*Provincial Board Members:
*Provincial Board Members:
*#[[Jose Maniwang Madanguit]]
*#[[Jose Maniwang Madanguit]]
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*[[Governors_of_the_Philippines_2007_-_2010#South Cotabato|Governor of South Cotabato for the term of 2007-2010]]
*[[Governors_of_the_Philippines_2007_-_2010#South Cotabato|Governor of South Cotabato for the term of 2007-2010]]
*[[House_of_Representatives_14th_Congress_of_the_Philippines#South Cotabato|House Representatives of South Cotabato for the term of 2007-2010]]
*[[House_of_Representatives_14th_Congress_of_the_Philippines#South Cotabato|House Representatives of South Cotabato for the term of 2007-2010]]
===Barangays Elected Officials of South Cotabato===
*[[Barangays Elected Officials of South Cotabato for the term of 2010 - 2013]]


==Businesses in South Cotabato, Philippines==
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==South Cotabato, Philippines supports [[Philippine Cycling]]==
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==Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in South Cotabato, Philippines==
==Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in South Cotabato, Philippines==
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==Schools in South Cotabato, Philippines==
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==Economy of South Cotabato, Philippines==
==Economy of South Cotabato, Philippines==
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==Natural Resources of South Cotabato, Philippines==
==Natural Resources of South Cotabato, Philippines==
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==Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of South Cotabato, Philippines==
==Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of South Cotabato, Philippines==
Every city or municipality has some sort of a festival or tradition that is celebrated every year. In the Philippines almost all barangays that are predominantly populated by Christians celebrate fiesta. Tell us about the festivals, fiestas and traditions of South Cotabato.
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'''Tampakan issue triggers FB word war between military and militant group'''
'''PO summit in Soccsksargen first in Mindanao'''
*Source: http://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2012/05/06/tampakan-issue-triggers-fb-word-war-between-military-and-militant-group/
*Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1611336799662
*Sunday, May 6, 2012
*Saturday, May 12, 2012
:by Bong S. Sarmiento
:by (DEDoguiles- PIA 12 with report from LMSalvo-DA RAFID 12)
 
 
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, May 12 (PIA) -- The Regional People’s Organization Congress on May 3 here was not only the first in the entire Soccsksargen Region but also the first PO gathering in the history of the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) in Southern Philippines, DA 12 Regional Executive Director Amalia Jayag-Datukan said.
 
More than 300 individuals attended the summit. Among two-thirds of them were chairmen and members of POs; other participants included local chief executives, CFAD focal persons, municipal and provincial project management implementing units in the region.
 
“The presence of our mayors is a manifestation of their support to MRDP,” Datukan said.
 
She added that the collaboration between the POs and their respective local government units assures the success of the implementation of MRDP initiatives.
 
DA 12 Regional Technical Director and MRDP Regional head Dr. Jimmy Olivo said “the regional PO summit was designed to prepare the region for the forthcoming Mindanao-wide gathering of POs.”
 
DA-MRDP’s 1st Mindanao PO Congress is slated on May 14 in Davao City where POs in the six regions in the entire Mindanao will convene to share developments of projects granted to them by the program and to discuss issues and concerns affecting them.  


Participants of the regional summit here passed Resolution No. 01, series of 2012 requesting Pres. Benigno C. Aquino III to augment the existing funds of MRDP. They also appealed to local chief executives in the region to expedite the implementation of the program in their areas.
They also recommend the formation people’s organization that caters specifically to Muslim communities.
The resolution will be presented during the Mindanao PO congress where Pres. Aquino is expected to come.
During her presentation of the general updates of MRDP projects, MRDP CFAD coordinator Shiela Siago pointed out that of the six regions in Mindanao, Soccsksargen has been a consistent top performer with regard to implementation of project implementation.
“Region 12 gets almost a billion from the World Bank where a lion’s share of the amount funded the region’s rural infrastructure projects,” she said.
Soccsksargen Region covers the provinces of North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, and Sarangani and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal City, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato.
RTD Olivo said, “looking at the map of Central Mindanao, it is already half-filled with MRDP projects.”
Before the summit here ended, a raffle was drawn where the top prizes included two rice threshers, two corn mills, four carabaos, ang laminated sacks (trapal).
At least one thousand banana suckers were also raffled off along with seedlings of mangosteen, marang, guyabano, rambutan, and jackfruit. Provided by AgriPinoy Rice, Corn, High Value Crops and Livestock programs of DA.
Formal turn-over of these items is slated on May 31, along with the awarding of Gawad Saka regional winners.
MRDP is a medium term development intervention that addresses poverty reduction designed and implemented by DA. The program is funded by the World Bank with the national government (DA), and the LGUs which provide an equity share.
The program has four components: Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD), Rural Infrastructure (RI), Natural Resources Management (NRM), and Investment Governance Reform (IGR).
==South Cotabato, Philippines supports [[Philippine Cycling]]==
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KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/05 May) –  Exchanges between the military and a militant group have lately turned nasty due to the Tampakan copper-gold project issue, with both sides resorting to name-calling via the social network, Facebook.
==The oldest living man or woman in South Cotabato, Philippines==
The 27th Infantry Battalion based in Tupi, SouthCotabato branded Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) –SOCCSKSARGEN spokesperson Ryan Lariba as “liar.” In turn, Bayan-SOCCSKSARGEN called the 27th IB “berdugo,” or butcher or executioner.
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The harsh labeling, done via Facebook, originated from the April 22 Earth Day incident when groups supporting the Tampakan project allegedly blocked the solidarity mission of militant, religious and indigenous peoples’ groups from proceeding to the mountains.
In a Facebook post dated April 24, the 27th Infantry (Action) Battalion called Lariba a “liar and wished that his soul burn in hell.”
“You are the one violating the human rights of the members of 27th Infantry Battalion. You know you are making false accusation in public,” the post reads.
“You were there. We were not. You are fabricating stories that are designed to malign the reputation and honor of the men in uniform. You are misleading the general public with your hallucination.” it added.
On Thursday, the Facebook account of Bayan-SOCCSKSARGEN tagged the 27th IB as “berdugo” and alleged protector of Sagittarius Mines, Inc.
It said the mine site had become militarized since news broke out in March that several tribal communities had set up barricades against the Tampakan project in protest to the relocation plans of the mining company.
Lt. Col. Alexis Noel Bravo, 27th IB commander, himself labeled Lariba as a “liar” over a local radio station during the futile attempt of the militant groups to go up Bong Mal district last April 22.
Bong Mal is the boundary between Tampakan town and Kiblawan, Davao del Sur that serves as a crucial artery in  the mines development site.
Blaan communities opposing the Tampakan project have set up several checkpoints in Bong Mal.
At the time, Lariba accused Sagittarius Mines and the 27thInfantry Battalion as behind the efforts to stop them from going to Bong Mal to express their solidarity to the tribesmen opposing the mining venture.
Bravo explained then that those who blocked the solidarity mission were groups supportive of the Tampakan project and that he ordered his troops to stay in their detachments and be prepared as reaction forces in case an accident would happen.


Portions of the way to Bong Mal have steep inclines accessible only by four-wheel drive vehicles.
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The estimated contained copper at Tampakan in total resources has risen from 13.9 million metric tons to 15 million MT while estimated contained gold has risen from 16.2 million ounces to 17.9 Moz, according to the latest company study.
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In January, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources rejected Sagittarius Mines’ application for an environmental compliance certificate, citing the unresolved open-pit mining ban imposed by South Cotabato province.
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The company filed a motion for reconsideration but the Environment department has yet to announce a decision. (Bong Sarmiento/MindaNews)
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List of Municipalities in the South Cotabato province within REGION XII (Soccsksargen) in the Republic of The Philippines
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Philippines, is the only country in the world which is 85% Catholic that created FIVE(5) national laws "favoring", "promoting" and "financing" the religion of ISLAM.
Then made it unlawful to finance all other religions. Islamic insurgents paid off the architects of the 1987 constitution to insert two words: Muslim and Autonomous.
They classify all the Muslims(Moros) not only as followers of Islam but also as
indigenous people. The only country in the world that has a government commission that caters to Muslims only, for the hajj, for madrasas, and the spread of Islam at government's expense PAID by the taxes of Non-Muslims. A government-run Muslim channel, Salaam TV to promote Islam.

Religion is always good for the people but it should never be embraced or financed by government. Tax exemption is not tantamount to financing. Every non-profit organization is tax-exempt.
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Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion.

But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened .

Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions.

  • Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE?
  • Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace?

WHY??

There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance:
  1. The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice.
  2. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.
Province of South Cotabato, Philippines
  • The province of South Cotabato is within Region XII. It is a 1st Class province with 10 Municipalities, 2 Cities and 225 Barangays.

Location of South Cotabato, Philippines

  • South Cotabato is located ....: 6.1667° N, 125.0000° E - South Cotabato, Coordinates

History of South Cotabato, Philippines

Centuries ago, the area that would be South Cotabato was sparsely inhabited by Malay Pioneers which later evolved into various ethnic groupings that still exist in the province today.

Settlers, who would lay the foundation of what would become a progressive province, started trooping down in 1914. The significant thrust occurred during the term of President Quezon in the late 30’s. The first of waves of settlers that time was led by Gen. Paulino Santos, a man whose undaunted pioneering spirit inspired thousands. After World War II, the final exodus of settlers from Luzon and the Visayas poured into the virgin land of promise. In the early 60’s as population, trade and industries grew in this southern part of Cotabato, a clamor for local self-governance arose. Thus, on July 18, 1966, South Cotabato was finally formed as an independent province raring to push its own development.

In 1992, South Cotabato gave birth to a new province. Seven towns in the southern and coastal section of the province now form part of the Province of Sarangani. That was a new challenge. And South Cotabatenos, with their indomitable pioneering spirit have proven once more their ability to face and hurdle diverse challenges and ably went through with the demands of times.

South Cotabato sparks new interest having emerged as the favorite venue for conventions and big events of national significance like the National Secondary School Press Conference, the Palarong Pambansa and the 9th Mindanao Business Conference to name a few.

The new millennium ushers in a new beginning for the province with the coming in of regional offices in the area in consonance with EO 429 dated October 12, 1990 issued by President Corazon C. Aquino and EO No. 36 dated September 19, 2001 issued by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, provide for the reorganization of the new Administrative Region in Mindanao and having the city of Koronadal as the regional center of Region XII.

In only three decades since its provincehood, South Cotabato has already surpassed dozens of provinces established half a century ahead in almost every aspect of development. In a short span, it become one of the leading provinces in Mindanao. What it got to show today are vivid results of human synergy and the richness of its resources. (Source of article verbatim from: www.southcotabato.gov.ph/)

People of South Cotabato, Philippines

The population of South Cotabato excludes the City of General Santos @ 594,446
  • Total Population of South Cotabato as per 2015 census = 915,289
  • Total Population of South Cotabato (as per Census of 2010) = 827,200

    • Registered voters as of 2010 was 628,161

Elected Government Officials of South Cotabato, Philippines

Elected officials of South Cotabato for the term of 2016-2019
  • Provincial Governor of South Cotabato: Daisy Fuentes
  • Provincial Vice-Governor of South Cotabato: Vicente De Jesus
  • House Representatives of South Cotabato:
    • 1st District: Pedro Acharon JR.
    • 2nd District: Ferdinand Hernandez
  • Second District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members):
  1. Eamon Gabriel Matti
  2. Glezel Mariano-trabado
  3. Romeo Tamayo
  4. Jobeelyn Corilla
  • First District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members):
  1. Ma. Ester Catorce
  2. Hilario De Pedro
  3. Cecile Diel
  4. Romulo, Solivio
  5. Ellen Grace Subere-albios
  6. Dardanilo Dar
  7. Agustin Dema-ala


Elected officials of South Cotabato for the term of 2013-2016
  • Provincial Governor of South Cotabato: Daisy Avance Fuentes - NATIONALIST PEOPLES' COALITION
  • Provincial Vice-Governor of South Cotabato: Cecile Esmalla Diel - UNITED NATIONALIST ALLIANCE
  • House Representatives of South Cotabato:
    • 1st District: Pedro Busgano Acharon Jr. - NATIONALIST PEOPLES' COALITION
    • 2nd District: HERNANDEZ, DINAND - NATIONALIST PEOPLES' COALITION
  • First District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members):
  1. Trabado, Glezel Mariano
  2. Tamayo, Romeo Sanchez
  3. Baitus-Corilla, Jobeelyn Cajano
  • Second District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members):
  1. De Jesus, Vicente Reyes
  2. Catorce, Ma. Ester Marin
  3. Subere-Albios, Ellen Grace Narciso
  4. Luntao, Ervin Bunda
  5. Dema-Ala, Agustin Duveo
  6. Solivio, Romulo Sr. Octaviano
  7. Ladot, Samuel Lanaria

Elected officials of South Cotabato for the term of 2010-2013

Elected officials of South Cotabato for the term of 2007-2010

Barangays Elected Officials of South Cotabato

Businesses in South Cotabato, Philippines

How to Improve Your Business and Livelihood

The Philippine Livelihood Program: The Philippine government provides several programs to enhance the livelihood of the Filipino people. The department of Science and Technology through its Technology Research Center (TRC) regurlarly conducts various types of hands-on and personalized training programs.

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Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in South Cotabato, Philippines

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Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in South Cotabato, Philippines

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  • FILIPINOS WAKE UP! THE TAXES YOU PAID ARE USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO EXCLUSIVELY FINANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM.
    Freedom of religion, yes. Equality, yes. But no favoritism.


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Schools in South Cotabato, Philippines

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Due to Covid19: Pursuant to the instructions of President Roa Duterte, and as recommended by the DepEd, classes for the year 2021-2022 will be opened but will be monitored.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Why pretend that the National language of the Philippines is Tagalog? It should be English. To be a Teacher, doctor, lawyer, engineer, architect, nurse, computer technician; what books do you learn from? English books of course. All your tests are in English. The constitution of the Philippines is written in English. All the laws and new laws introduced by congress are in English. For that matter, you can't be a teacher in a school system unless you know English. The "Licensure Exam for Teachers" is in ENGLISH! Who are these people forcing Tagalog down our throats? Tagalog is simply one of the many dialects of the Philippines. Keep your dialects but learn and be fluent and proficient in ENGLISH.


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Economy of South Cotabato, Philippines

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Jobs in South Cotabato Philippines

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Natural Resources of South Cotabato, Philippines

Protect the environment

It is sad but true that as of the year 2012 the rivers of the Philippines continue to be the #1 Sewer Systems of the Philippines.

Protect & Save the Rivers. Do not let your sewer drain into the river. Your community can be the first to initiate this project.
Build your riverbank protection with a built-in gutter system. Reforest within Ten Years - Guaranteed!


Let us plant more trees in every barangay in the entire Philippines. It does not make any difference if the barangay is urban, partially urban or rural; we need more trees. Trees will prevent erosion, provide oxygen, prevent green house effect, and even a place of business for the shade tree mechanic.

The Philippines is a tropical country and practically anything will grow. The DENR has the planting trees project that goes on every year. Lots of picture taking for the media. Planting trees one by one is the "human" way of doing it. This individual planting of trees is good if done to "line" the roads and highways with trees or along fences or property divisions, or if you have a plantation.

To reforest the nation of the Philippines we have to plant trees the "mother nature" way. Sow the seeds during the rainy season. Go deep into "bald" forests and plant trees by sowing seeds. If there's not enough volunteers to do this, use the military helicopters to fly over the designated areas and sow the seeds.

Guaranteed within a few years, The Philippines will be lush again. >>Read More


We are using our rivers as our sewer system. If you ask a Filipino, "Are the Filipinos a clean people?" The answer is an automatic, "Yes!". However, the Filipinos are suffering from the same disease or attitude as most people do, and that is the "NIMBY" disease or "NIMBY" attitude. (NIMBY) Not In My Back Yard. So it is OK to dump my garbage and sewer there. Not mine! Someone else will take care of it.

This attitude is killing our rivers. Your great-grandparents, grandparents or parents were once proud to tell the stories of how they enjoyed swimming in the river behind your house or nearby. However, you can't say the same or tell the same stories to your kids or grand kids. Why? Because your generation is killing the river.

Contact:

  • Secretary Roy Cimatu - since May 8, 2017
  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources
  • Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
  • +63-2-929-6626
  • osec@denr.gov.ph

We have so much water in the Philippines and yet very little to drink.


Instead of relying too much on Diesel fuel and Coal to generate the majority of Philippine's Electrical energy Supply, we can concentrate more on renewable and sustainable source of energy such as: Hydro Power, Solar Power, and Wind Power and thermal energy conversion. We have too many black outs.

Tourists Attractions of South Cotabato, Philippines

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Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of South Cotabato, Philippines

In the Philippines a fiesta is usually celebrated in barrios or barangays. It is the official holiday of the LGU, the barangay. Filipinos love fiestas. It is a time for joy and celebration. A fiesta is of Spanish origin and is usually commemorated in association with a christian patron saint. Most barangays whose population have been clustered by Muslims(Moros) and their population is more than that of the Christians, the celebration of the fiesta have been cancelled and replaced with the Hari Raya or Eid al-Fitr.

The cities or municipalities usually have yearly festivals where all the barangays participate. The cities or municipalities hold contests for the best floats in parades.

Philippine News

Updated: February 5, 2024

Unity and Progress: Philippine City Mayors Advocate for Collective Advancement

In a compelling call to action, the head of the Philippines’ 149-member city mayor’s association emphasized the critical need for unity to foster continued national progress, peace, and prosperity. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, serving as the national president of the League of Cities of the Philippines, voiced the association’s support for the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s vision of a harmonious country, one that maintains its trajectory of achievements in vital societal areas.

>>> READ MORE



Sports News: updated 11/10/21

Kaya Iloilo sweeps Group B in Copa '21

MANILA – Kaya Iloilo pipped Mendiola with a 6-0 beating on Wednesday night to complete a sweep of Group B action in the Copa Paulino Alcantara at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona.

A Jovin Bedic brace in the first half set the tone for the inaugural tournament champ even as the club netted three goals in each of the two halves to seal the top seed in its group ahead of the semifinals next week.

Bedic capitalized on an erroneous Mendiola attempt to keep the ball out of his reach and quickly raced inside the penalty box to open the scoring for Kaya Iloilo in the 11th minute.
PNA

South Cotabato Zip Codes

Source: Philippine Postal Corporation
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9504 Polomolok South Cotabato
9505 Tupi South Cotabato
9506 Koronadal South Cotabato
9507 Tampacan South Cotabato
9508 Nurallah South Cotabato
9509 Sto. Nino South Cotabato
9510 Tantangan South Cotabato
9511 Banga South Cotabato
9512 Surallah South Cotabato
9513 T’boli South Cotabato

South Cotabato News

PO summit in Soccsksargen first in Mindanao

by (DEDoguiles- PIA 12 with report from LMSalvo-DA RAFID 12)


KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, May 12 (PIA) -- The Regional People’s Organization Congress on May 3 here was not only the first in the entire Soccsksargen Region but also the first PO gathering in the history of the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) in Southern Philippines, DA 12 Regional Executive Director Amalia Jayag-Datukan said.

More than 300 individuals attended the summit. Among two-thirds of them were chairmen and members of POs; other participants included local chief executives, CFAD focal persons, municipal and provincial project management implementing units in the region.

“The presence of our mayors is a manifestation of their support to MRDP,” Datukan said.

She added that the collaboration between the POs and their respective local government units assures the success of the implementation of MRDP initiatives.

DA 12 Regional Technical Director and MRDP Regional head Dr. Jimmy Olivo said “the regional PO summit was designed to prepare the region for the forthcoming Mindanao-wide gathering of POs.”

DA-MRDP’s 1st Mindanao PO Congress is slated on May 14 in Davao City where POs in the six regions in the entire Mindanao will convene to share developments of projects granted to them by the program and to discuss issues and concerns affecting them.

Participants of the regional summit here passed Resolution No. 01, series of 2012 requesting Pres. Benigno C. Aquino III to augment the existing funds of MRDP. They also appealed to local chief executives in the region to expedite the implementation of the program in their areas.

They also recommend the formation people’s organization that caters specifically to Muslim communities.

The resolution will be presented during the Mindanao PO congress where Pres. Aquino is expected to come.

During her presentation of the general updates of MRDP projects, MRDP CFAD coordinator Shiela Siago pointed out that of the six regions in Mindanao, Soccsksargen has been a consistent top performer with regard to implementation of project implementation.

“Region 12 gets almost a billion from the World Bank where a lion’s share of the amount funded the region’s rural infrastructure projects,” she said.

Soccsksargen Region covers the provinces of North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, and Sarangani and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal City, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato.

RTD Olivo said, “looking at the map of Central Mindanao, it is already half-filled with MRDP projects.”

Before the summit here ended, a raffle was drawn where the top prizes included two rice threshers, two corn mills, four carabaos, ang laminated sacks (trapal).

At least one thousand banana suckers were also raffled off along with seedlings of mangosteen, marang, guyabano, rambutan, and jackfruit. Provided by AgriPinoy Rice, Corn, High Value Crops and Livestock programs of DA.

Formal turn-over of these items is slated on May 31, along with the awarding of Gawad Saka regional winners.

MRDP is a medium term development intervention that addresses poverty reduction designed and implemented by DA. The program is funded by the World Bank with the national government (DA), and the LGUs which provide an equity share.

The program has four components: Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD), Rural Infrastructure (RI), Natural Resources Management (NRM), and Investment Governance Reform (IGR).

South Cotabato, Philippines supports Philippine Cycling

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  • ILOILO CITY, April 27-May 2, 2015 (PNA) – Some 5,000 bikers are expected to join the second Iloilo Bike Festival slated April 27-May 2, 2015 as the city continues to aspire to become a bike-able walkable metropolis. The activity that supported by the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) and Megaworld Iloilo aims to promote Iloilo as a safe and bike friendly city, promote the share-a-road movement encourage Ilonggos to commute via biking and raise Ilonggos awareness on the benefits of biking on health, safety and environment concerns. Read More....
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  • Ronda Pilipinas: Feb 8 - 27 2015:>> Discovering young riders for the national team will be the main objective of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2015 when the country’s premiere cycling race hits the road on Feb. 8 in Butuan City. Ronda Pilipinas executive project director Moe Chulani said the international multistage bikathon, which ends on Feb. 27, will have two qualifying legs of four stages each in Mindanao and the Visayas where the top riders will advance to face a tough foreign challenge in the six-stage Luzon finale. Read More>>>

The oldest living man or woman in South Cotabato, Philippines

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