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Photographer from Davao City big winner in Koronadal Motorcycle Festival photo contest

May 13, 2017, 10:30 am
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A photographer from Davao City is the big winner of the recently concluded Zoom the Vroom Photo Contest, the photography competition of the recently concluded Koronadal Motorcycle Festival.
Photographer from Davao City big winner in Koronadal Motorcycle Festival photo contest
Shem Longakit with Koronadal City Mayor Peter B. Miguel
Shem Torres Longakit bagged the top prizes of the competition participated by photographers from different parts of the country who attended and covered the Koronadal Motorcycle Festival held from April 22-29, 2017 with the successful Guinness World Record attempts of the City of Koronadal for most motorcycle engines started simultaneously and most motorcycle horns sounded simultaneously as among the highlights.

His photo entries entitled "First Time" and "Happiest Day" were adjudged 1st Place and 2nd Place, respectively. 
Koronadal Motorcycle Festival photo contest
"First Time". Breathtaking experience of a young Blaan boy awesomely watching bikes running fast the streets of their hometown with loud roaring sounds, and it seems like it's his first experience having a close encounter with monster machines running around their domain . (Shem Torres Longakit)
Photographer from Davao City big winner in Koronadal Motorcycle Festival photo contest
"Happiest Day" by Shem Longakit.


His other entry entitled "Center of Attraction" was also among the five (5) photos chosen by Koronadal City Mayor Peter Miguel for the Mayor's Choice Award.
"Center of Attraction" by Shem Torres Longakit
Considered by many as one of the top caliber Davao-based photographers, Shem Longakit started with photography using film based cameras back in 1998. In 2012, he founded the Camera Club of Southern Philippines ( CCSP ) in Davao City.

He has also won in several photo competitions including Kadayawan Festival Photo Contest in 2001 (1st Prize), the 1st National Drag Racing Photo Contest of Shell Philippines in 2005 (1st Prize), and the Standard Chartered Bank National Photo Contest in 2012 (2nd Prize), among others.

Meanwhile, the entries of Koronadal-based photographers Dante Maquiling, Ric Samanion and Mark Abella placed 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively.

The Zoom the Vroom Photo Contest gathered a total of 84 entries and was participated by 19 photographers.
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Freshest and Affordable Fruits at Tupi Fruit Park

May 14, 2017, 1:49 pm
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The Municipality of Tupi is the fruit basket of South Cotabato. Large plantations of tropical fruits such as banana, pineapple and others are found in Tupi. Drop by at Tupi Fruit Park located at the National Highway when you're in town. Fruits there are fresh and are sold at affordable prices.
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CityMall Koronadal opening date announced!

May 15, 2017, 3:26 pm
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The City of Koronadal will soon have its 4th mall. As announced at the Facebok page of CityMall Philippines, CityMall Koronadal currently being constructed at National Highway in Barangay Morales will open its doors to the public on August 14, 2017. As shown below, construction is progressing and is already nearing completion. According to their website, CityMall branches generally
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Gina Lopez calls Tampakan Mining project "sobrang nakakatakot"

May 16, 2017, 12:28 pm
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Ousted DENR secretary and environmental advocate Gina Lopez uploaded a video of her on her Facebook page yesterday, May 16 showing and describing the Tampakan Open Pit Mining project as "sobrang nakakatakot". "Tampakan is the most nightmarish open pit! It's located in the food basket of Mindanao, on top of hundreds of hectares of agricultural land... And putting at risk the well-being of 4
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1st Budayaw Festival in Gensan on September 20-24

May 17, 2017, 8:43 am
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On September 20-24, 2017, atleast 300 cultural masters from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines will converge in General Santos City and Sarangani Province for the 1st Budayaw Festival. With the theme "Taking pride in the creative diversity of the BIMP-EAGA region", the 5-day Budayaw Festival will primarily highlight the cultural diversity and promote the rich heritage and culture
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It's a Go! Tnalak Festival 2017 scheduled on July 12-18

May 30, 2017, 8:20 am
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Despite the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao, it's business as usual in South Cotabato. And the celebration of the province's Tnalak Festival and Foundation Anniversary set this coming month of July will push through. "Preparations for our celebration of Tnalak Festival 2017 will continue," said South Cotabato Governor Daisy Fuentes in a report. To be held from July 12-18, Tnalak
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City of Koronadal now officially holds 2 Guinness world records

June 12, 2017, 4:18 am
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Congratulations to the City of Koronadal and its partners and the participants in the successful Guinness World Record attempts held last April 29, 2017. In a Facebook post by City Mayor Peter B. Miguel last June 10, he happily announced that the City of Koronadal with Petron, National Federation of Motorcycle Clubs, Inc. and South Cotabato Motorcycle Club has officially been confirmed two (2
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NEW ATTRACTION! Sunflower Farm in Tupi

June 14, 2017, 6:36 am
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Blooming Petals Agri-Tourism Park became an instant tourist attraction in Tupi, South Cotabato after they opened to the public their Sunflower Farm last May 27, 2017. With the power of social media, the Sunflower Farm became a hit as people flocked to the farm everyday. Check out the video below taken last June 11, just 2 days before the sunflowers were harvested. As of June 14, there
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City of Koronadal imposes curfew, no ID no entry policy

June 19, 2017, 12:01 am
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The city government of Koronadal in South Cotabato is now implementing the NO ID, NO ENTRY POLICY and the CURFEW HOURS in its area of responsibility. Koronadal City Mayor Peter B. Miguel issued Executive Order No. 28, Series of 2017 in support to the declaration of Martial Law in the entire Mindanao by President Rodrigo Duterte and "to prevent overspill of atrocities by fleeing terrorists
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PhilHealth Roll Outs Learner’s Material for Grade 10 Students

June 24, 2017, 6:49 am
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela said. It is in the same principle that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation through its Social Health Insurance Academy has initiated a full scale partnership with the Department of Education in order to integrate
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Meet the Mutya ng South Cotabato 2017 candidates

July 2, 2017, 8:01 am
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The official photos of the fifteen lovely candidates for this year’s Mutya ng South Cotabato beauty pageant are now posted at the pageant's Facebook Page. Do you have a bet already? All the 11 local government units in the Province of South Cotabato has their respective candidates in this year's Mutya ng South Cotabato with four (4) candidates representing private institutions and a
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Garage Coffee - newest coffee shop in Surallah

July 2, 2017, 10:06 am
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Coffee lovers in Surallah now have a new place to spend quality time with the opening of Garage Coffee at National Highway in Zone 6. Located just beside the newly-opened Rapide Auto Service Center, the new coffee shop offers some of our favorite coffee drinks as well as wine and other beverages. Garage Coffee is now on soft launch and is set for grand opening on July 8, 2017. The place has
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"Stop balloon release on July 12", writes environmental group to Tnalak Festival organizers

July 6, 2017, 8:55 am
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An open letter addressed to the organizers of Tnalak Festival is gaining a lot of attention online. Environmental awareness group Kidlikasan on their Facebook page writes about their opposition with regards to the releasing of lighted balloons scheduled on July 12, 2017 at the South Cotabato Sports Complex as part of this year's Tnalak Festival. The group discourages the activity which
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"No Backpacks Allowed" this Tnalak Festival

July 10, 2017, 8:19 am
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Expect tighter security measures at event venues of this year's Tnalak Festival. Festival-goers are advised not to bring backpacks and big bags in any of the events and to be early in venues to avoid inconvenience as there will be inspections. Tnalak Festival is South Cotabato's biggest and most colorful annual celebration. This year, it will be held from July 12- 18, 2017. T'nalak
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HTC-Gensan is 2017 Enactus National Champion, to represent Philippines in London

July 10, 2017, 2:09 pm
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Five students from Holy Trinity College in General Santos City are flying to London this September. This is after they emerged as the national champions of the recently concluded 2017 Enactus Philippines National Finals held at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City last July 7-8, 2017. Winning an all-expense paid trip to London, England are Enactus- Holy Trinity College members James
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12 contingents to compete in Tnalak Festival 2017 Street Dancing Competition

July 11, 2017, 7:49 am
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A total of 12 contingents from different towns in South Cotabato are set to compete in the most anticipated event of T'nalak Festival - the street dancing competition to be held on July 18 in the City of Koronadal. As the main highlight of  the week-long Tnalak Festival, the street dancing competition will showcase the rich cultures, history and traditions of the people of South Cotabato. The
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HAPPENING TODAY: Tnalak Festival Opening Ceremonies

July 12, 2017, 10:30 am
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The week-long celebration of this year's Tnalak Festival of the Province of South Cotabato starts today, July 13 with the civic-military and thematic parade happening at 6 AM at the main streets of the City of Koronadal and the opening ceremonies to be held at the South Cotabato Sports Complex by 9 AM. Below are other activities of Tnalak Festival 2017 happening today: July 13, 2017 Civic
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Surallah is 2017 Cleanest & Greenest Municipality in South Cotabato

July 12, 2017, 11:51 pm
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Congratulations to the winners of the Search for Cleanest and Greenest Local Government Unit in South Cotabato 2017. Big winners this year is the Municipality of Surallah. Check out the list of winners below. Major Prizes 1st Place: Municipality of Surallah Cash Prize: 800,000.00 2nd Place: Municipality of Polomolok Cash Prize: 500,000.00 3rd Place: Municipality of Tupi Cash Prize:
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HAPPENING THIS AFTERNOON: Mindanao-Wide All-Star Cheerdance Competition

July 13, 2017, 7:46 am
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Ten (10) groups coming from different places in Mindanao will be competing this afternoon July 14, 2017 in the Mindanao-Wide All-Star Cheerdance Competition, one of the events of this year's Tnalak Festival. Competition will start at 2 PM at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. Be there! Photo by Ian Sollesta Paez, Tnalak Festival 2014 Photo Contest Entry Below is the list of
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Mutya ng South Cotabato 2017 is from the Municipality of Tupi!

July 16, 2017, 8:40 am
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Congratulations to Camille M. Folio from the Municipality of Tupi for being crowned as the Mutya ng South Cotabato 2017.  The 18-year old beauty from the "Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Basket of South Cotabato" bested 14 other candidates in this year's competition. She was also named Best in Interview, Best in Evening Gown, and Best in Swimsuit. Below are other winners of this year's Mutya
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