Lake Sebu, dubbed as the summer capital and eco-cultural center of South Cotabato, is celebrating its 34th Founding Anniversary today, November 11, 2017 and the culmination of the week-long Helobung Festival.
A first class municipality and one of the major tourist destinations in SOCCSKSARGEN, Lake Sebu is known for its numerous natural attractions, wonderful culture and exciting adventures.
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Happy Helobung Festival & 34th Founding Anniversary Municipality of Lake Sebu!
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Team Tboli rule Race To Seven Eco-Cultural Challenge
Team Tboli Multi Sports emerged overall champion in the recently concluded Race to Seven Eco-Cultural Challenge, one of the events of this year's Helobung Festival in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.
Composed of Gilton Ponce, Allora Brava and Gilbert Elly, the winning team from the Municipality of Tboli ruled over 8 other teams which came from different parts of Mindanao.
They successfully conquered
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Province of South Cotabato, Surallah and Tupi among 2017 Seal of Good Local Governance awardees
The Province of South Cotabato and the municipalities of Surallah and Tupi are among the awardees of the 2017 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
This year, a total of 28 provinces, 61 cities, and 359 municipalities are recipients of Seal of Good Local Governance. These LGUs passed the “4+1” core assessment criteria set by the DILG
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PhilHealth Conducts Year-End Reach Out Forum
For continuing partnership with its stakeholders, PhilHealth has again conducted the ReachOut Forum with hospital owners/ administrators at FB Hotel, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato lately.
“You, our partner health care providers and stakeholders are principal players in the success of our country’s National Health Insurance Program. However, as partners in the health care system we sometimes
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MSU-Gensan grad from Tboli Top 10 in September 2017 Teachers Board Exam
Anielyn Dano Ladica, a graduate of Mindanao State University- General Santos placed 10th in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) - Elementary Level held last September 2017 with a rating of 86.40.
According to results released by the Professional Regulation Commission on November 27, a total of 21,198 elementary teachers out of 80,509 examinees successfully passed the said teachers
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Tambilawan Halal Restaurant, home of the best tasting chicken inasal in SOX
Tambilawan Halal Restaurant, home of the best tasting chicken inasal in SOX
Tambilawan Halal Restaurant is known for their chicken inasal and being the first restaurant in General Santos City that was Halal-Certified.
The owners are consistent awardee of General Santos City's annual Yaman Awards which recognizes outstanding micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the city.
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Win condo unit, a car, shopping money with DOT's "Bring Home a Friend" program
Do you have friends and loved ones abroad? Invite them to visit the Philippines and you'll have the chance to win exciting prizes from the Department of Tourism with their "Bring Home a Friend to the Philippines" program.
Launched by DOT in Manila last October, the "Bring Home a Friend" program was aimed at encouraging Filipinos to invite their friends and loved ones living abroad to experience
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PasKoronadal 2017 Schedule of Activities
PasKoronadal, the annual Christmas celebration of the City of Koronadal will officially start on December 16 with the traditional Misa de Aguinaldo, Children's Festival and the Light A Tree contest at Gensan Drive. There will be nightly activities at the Rizal Park and the city will hold the New Year's countdown at the Roundball on December 31. See complete schedule of activities below:
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#ShareTheLove this Christmas season with exclusive treats from PayMaya
It’s a great time to be a PayMaya account holder this Christmas season with lots of discounts, rebates, and freebies coming your way. Use your PayMaya to shop and complete your holiday gift list so you can share the love to family and friends during this season of giving.
SEE: The Freshest and Affordable Fruits at Tupi Fruit Park
“Christmas is a season of giving, and we’re happy to help our
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Surallah's Kasadya Christmas Festival, biggest Christmas celebration in South Cotabato
There's no doubt that the biggest Christmas celebration in South Cotabato every December is in the Municipality of Surallah!
For this year, Surallah's Kasadya Christmas Festival started on the first day of December with the opening of their Christmas Village and lighting on of Christmas trees at the Municipal Plaza and a fireworks display.
Thousands of residents and visitors attended the
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It's a white Christmas at South Cotabato Provincial Capitol
Every month of December, South Cotabateños look forward for the Christmas display and decorations at the Provincial Capitol. This year, the theme is "White Christmas".
According to a report, the provincial government of South Cotabato has allocated P500,000 for this year's Christmas display and decorations.
Check out the photos below.
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Outstanding tourism stakeholders recognized in DOT-12's 2nd SOX Tourism Awards
SOCCSKSARGEN's outstanding performers in hospitality, travel and tourism industry this year were recognized in the 2nd SOX Tourism Awards of the Department of Tourism- Region 12 held last December 7, 2017 at The Farm at Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal.
Congratulations to the following awardees:
QUALITY TOURISM FACILITIES & SERVICE AWARD
Gensan Greenleaf Hotel & Devt. Corp.
East Asia
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Ground Zero dancers shine in 2017 Sayaw Pinoy: The NCCA National Dance Competition
South Cotabato-based hip hop dance group Ground Zero emerged as among the big winners of this year's edition of Sayaw Pinoy: The NCCA National Dance Competition.
Held in Cebu City on December 16-17, Sayaw Pinoy is considered as one of the biggest dance competitions in the country ever year. It gathers the best dance groups from all over the country to compete on Folk Dance, Hip Hop,
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PhilHealth Expands NBB Coverage to Senior Citizens
PhilHealth provides No Balance Billing (NBB) Policy to all senior citizens who are residents of the Philippines, aged 60 years old and above including their qualified dependents once admitted in government facilities on a ward type of accommodation or admitted in a lying-in or dialysis facilities by virtue of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.
NBB Policy means no other fees or expenses
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PhilHealth Extends Enrolment to Filipinos with Dual Citizenship
Filipinos with dual citizenship (FDCs) may now enroll with PhilHealth as stated in Circular 2017-004.
Those with dual citizenship are Filipinos who are also citizens of other countries and have retained or reacquired their citizenship by virtue of RA 9225.
Primary documents required for enrolment are the PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF) and Certificate of Re-acquisition / Retention
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PhilHealth to Enroll Foreign Nationals
In partnership with the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), PhilHealth may now enroll foreign nationals with the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) per PhilHealth Circular 2017-2003.
This program includes all foreign retirees or former Filipino nationals and their qualified dependents who are holders of Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) granted with permanent residency status.
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LOOK: Siargao to be shown at SM Cinema in GenSan starting tomorrow!
You read that right! Siargao, one of this year's must-watch movies of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival will be finally shown in General Santos City beginning tomorrow, December 29, 2017!
Thanks to SM Cinema!
Siargao bagged several major awards in the recently held Awards Night of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival including 2nd Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director
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Submit your entries now for Best of SOX, My Best Shot Photo Contest!
Attention photographers in South Cotabato and neighboring places!
The submission of entries for the Best of SOX, My Best Shot: The 2nd SOX PH Regional Photography Competitionis until TODAY, December 30, 2017 at 11:59 PM!
Submit your best shots for 2017 that showcases the best of SOCCSKSARGEN Region - natural and man-made attractions, awesome events, or people and their rich cultures.
Joining
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Yellow Bus Line release trip schedule for January 1, 2018
Yellow Bus Line, Inc. (YBL), SOCCSKSARGEN's leading bus company, will have limited trips tomorrow, January 1, 2018.
As posted on their Facebook page, there will be limited bus trips for their Davao- Gensan- Davao, Gensan - Marbel - Gensan, Marbel- Tacurong- Marbel, Marbel- Surallah- Marbel, and Davao - Tacurong- Davao routes.
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Koronadal celebrates Hinugyaw Festival 2018, the schedule of activities is here!
All is set for this year's celebration of the 78th Foundation Anniversary and 18th Hinugyaw Festival of the City of Koronadal with the theme "Living Tradition: Relishing the Culture in Facing the Future".
The Hinugyaw Festival of the City of Koronadal is one of the biggest annual celebrations in SOCCSKSARGEN. Every year, thousands of tourists - locals and those coming from different places
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