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The province of South Cotabato may not be the most obvious place to consider for a vacation,

but for anyone looking for something out of the ordinary it is worth giving it a chance, the unique atmosphere, the exceptional landmarks and exotic attractions may surprise you.

If appreciation of natural beauty and exploration are what you look for in a holiday, a trip through South Cotabato might just be your ultimate excursion, an exciting and very challenging way to experience the most diverse and fruitful landscapes in Mindanao.

South Cotabato, a landlocked province is often named as the Land of Bounty is a real eco-tourism hub of Mindanao, it has refreshing, cool springs, majestic waterfalls, beautiful lakes and forests, rugged mountains with mysterious caves and mighty rivers. Also named as the promised land, South Cotabato has a few well-known outdoor attractions, rich biodiversity and many picturesque locations, like Lake Sebu which is the heartland of the T'boli people and the surrounding forest, enabling visitors to commune with nature and enjoy the fascinating bird life. Wild fauna and flora endemic to South Cotabato can be found in Lake Holon, also named lake Maughan, an idyllic, water-filled crater of the dormant volcano Mount Parker. This volcano is believed to have been named after an American pilot who crashed at the slopes of the volcano.

South Cotabato, Del Rio resort

If you are interested in local culture you could make a daytrip to one of the mountain tribes, the T'boli. A colorful tribe and one of the few of remaining tribal groups in Mindanao.

A visit to the T’boli Tribal House in T’boli, the Lake Sebu Museum and the Cultural Village is a unique opportunity to understand the soul of the people South Cotabato and a great way to explore this region in a nutshell. The B'laan are another indigenous group found that live in South Cotabato. Unlike the other indigenous cultural communities who tended to cluster in a particular area, the B'laans are scattered in pockets all over the province. This tribal group still believe and practice their indigenous customs and rituals, they are a tribal society with a distinct culture and language. Just like the T’boli this group is also well known for their embroidered costumes and jewelery made from brass.

South Cotabato, B'laan group

The B´laans can be found in Polomolok, the name of the place was derived from the B’laan word "Flomlok’ which means hunting grounds, for its abundance of wild life. Like any other city in the Philippines Polomolok has it´s own festival, the Flomlok festival, celebrated in September. The people of Polomolok celebrate by showcasing the local products and a mix of social and cultural activities. One of the main tourist attractions in Polomolok is the Salkak Cave, a place where nature lovers can enjoy the cool springs and the fresh mountain breeze outside and the thrilling adventure of caving.

South Cotabato, Durian Garden

Durian Garden is a local resort in Polomolok and one of the main agri-tourism destination of the South. It is well known for the best Durian fruit in many different varieties in South Cotabato. The garden is also abundant with rambutan and lanzones and has many durian trees and beautiful exotic flowers that can only be found there.


At the boundary of Koronadal city lies the Del Rio Splash Resort, an all inclusive family vacation getaway where both children and adults can enjoy their stay. It is a unique spot in South Cotabato, it has a swimming pool with slides for adults and children, pool cottages, a restaurant pavilion and much more to cater to your needs.

South Cotabato, Del Rio Splash resort

In short, South Cotabato offers a fantastic vacation for everyone who wants to go somewhere out of the ordinary and would like to combine nature, culture, heritage and relaxation.

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Koronadal City (12 November) -- With her art work "Green Road for Development," Marjorie Jorillo of Holy Cross of Kiblawan went home the Grand Champion of the 1st SMI Art Camp on 27-30 October 2009 at Del Rio Splash Resort in Koronadal City.

The SMI Art Camp is a capability-building initiative that aims to contribute to the holistic development of the young people through art and to engage them in our country's cultural preservation and development.

At the Art Camp, the 50 student-artists from 25 high schools in Malungon, Kiblawan, Tampakan and Columbio, the towns directly hosting the Tampakan project, received training from top visual artists from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Arts Association of the Philippines (AAP), led by AAP President Salvador Convocar.

Acrylic and water color conceptual artist Robert Deniega appreciated how SMI takes care of the children. According to him, a visual art creates thousands of messages in a frame. He is happy to see a recording of everything the student artists' learned about sustainable mining during the Art Camp.

There were four categories in the Art Camp competition – Sustainable Development, Dreams for Progress, Environment, and Community. The category winners' work will be featured in the 2010 Calendar of SMI, thus the 1st SMI Art Camp being dubbed as "Project Calendar."

"The Art Camp enhances the artistic and creative abilities and skills of the student artists, which is consistent with SMI's thrusts in relation to cultural preservation and development," said SMI Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Superintendent Bella Lechonsito. (SMI/PIA 12) [top]

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A Crown City

Korona (crown) exactly fits the name of a city which came to be known as Koronadal. City of Koronadal is a sprawling community at the foothills of the surroundings Roxas and Quezon mountain ranges that gives a perfect illusion of a crown jewel set at the bed of a landlocked crater.

Uniquely Koronadal

City of Koronadal is a fertile valley which is locked by the mountainous spines of the Roxas and Quezon mountains ranges that rise to 874 meters above sea level. This city situated in the norteastern part of the South Cotabato and lies in the heart of the region XII in Central Mindanao.

Experience Korondal's natural beauty and enjoy the marvel of its lush rainforest in the highlands surrounding it. Encounter the majesty of waterfalls and caves that gives a really stunning experience.

Even more, indulge in the city's rich culture which is truly a fascinating treasure. Quaint traditional villages thrive even with the fast bustling business centers in the city. Garden resorts, canopy walks, mountain hikes, food festivals, trade fairs and evening parties, relaxation recreation and excitement.

Welcome to City of Koronadal and enjoy the familiar warmth of Filipino culutre, adventure and nature that is uniquely Koronadal.

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In 2003, Koronadal's winning edges led to its recognition from the prestigious and highly respected Asian Institute of Management as the country's Most Competitive Small-sized City, a much coveted title contested by 25 small citites in the Philippines. Koronadal bested other small cities in credible standards like low cost of doing business and broad market base, proxinity to other growth centers, competent workforce, vibrant tourism sectors, strong supporting environment and very responsive local govenrment.

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Commercial flights to Guiuan mulled

TACLOBAN CITY -- The government is assisting two flag carriers as they conduct a market study on a possible service to Guiuan, the jump-off point to surfing destination Calicoan Island in Eastern Samar. Presidential Assistant for Eastern Visayas Cynthia Nierras said her office has been such information to Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air. "We have been coordinating with these airline companies in providing profiles of Guiuan town and other necessary information," Ms. Nierras said. The airport in Guiuan has been improved. But not one commercial flight serves this Eastern Samar town. "The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has already sent personnel to Guiuan Airport to supervise the operation of the airport," Ms. Nierras said. Cebu Air corporate communications manager Michelle Eve De Guzman confirmed that the airline is studying the Manila-Guiuan or Cebu-Guiuan route. The proposed route is being considered under the airline's expansion plan for 2009-2014. The Tacloban office of PAL, meanwhile, is assessing passenger traffic volume in Guiuan and the condition of the airport. Ms. Nierras said she was optimistic that the airlines would respond positively to requests from several groups and local government officials for commercial flights to Guiuan. Early this year, SeaAir launched the Manila-Borongan flight but the service was stopped for lack of passengers. Borongan is the capital town of Eastern Samar while Guiuan is the second biggest town. The Guiuan Airport was improved for P155 million, which covered the construction and concreting of apron and taxiway, rehabilitation of the passenger terminal building, construction of the perimeter fence, construction of access road, and asphalt overlay of the runway. Calicoan, one of the islands off Guiuan town, has been dubbed a surfer's paradise with its powerful swells rolling in from the Pacific Ocean. -- S. Q. Meniano

North Cotabato airport set to open next year

KORONADAL CITY -- North Cotabato's agriculture sector is expected to get a boost with a new airport now almost completed for start of operations slated by middle next year, a provincial official said on Thursday. Vice-Gov. Emmanuel F. Piñol said in an interview here Thursday that the airport in the town of M'lang is expected to provide relief to North Cotabato farmers bugged by problems in transporting perishable and non-perishable products to markets in the Visayas and Luzon. "This [airport] would eventually spur the business climate of the province and adjacent areas and help our farmers," he said. The airport was scheduled to be visited on Thursday by President Gloria M. Arroyo, but the visit was moved to November 3. Mr. Piñol said the airport will allow North Cotabato producers to directly access big trading centers in the cities of Manila, Cebu and Iloilo. Among the major products of the province are rice, corn, rubber, banana and exotic fruits such as durian, lanzones, rambutan, pomelo and mangosteen. The airport sits on a 64-hectare property bought from the Buenaflor family. The airport terminal facility is already 85%-90% completed. The airport plan has been approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, which initially allocated P12.8 million for the purchase of the land at P200,000 per hectare. Mrs. Arroyo herself had recommended the use of the Philippine National Oil Co.-Energy Development Corp.'s (PNOC-EDC) royalty to the province as additional fund for the airport's construction. PNOC-EDC operates geothermal plants in Kidapawan City, the province's capital. In 2006, Mrs. Arroyo ordered the Department of Energy to turn over the P30 million in royalty for the province to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC). The DoTC also approved an additional P40 million to augment the airport fund. Senator Richard Gordon and North Cotabato Rep. Bernardo F. Piñol, Jr. (2nd District) were able to have Congress approve P100-million funding for the airport's construction in the 2008 annual appropriations. This was used building the terminal of the airport, although another P100 million is still needed for the project to be fully completed, including the runway, Mr. Piñol said. He added the airport is expected to be fully operational by mid-2010, 15 years after the idea was conceived. -- R. S. Sarmiento

Retirement agency pursues agreements with LGUs

DAVAO CITY -- The Philippine Retirement Authority is coming up with a memorandum of agreement with local government units in Mindanao that would accredit areas suitable for retirement projects. Jaime B. Llames, officer-in-charge of the agency in this city, however, said red tape has become a hindrance in this process since some local executives need authority from their respective legislative bodies before they could sign an agreement. Mr. Llames said local council deliberations on these agreements have made it difficult for his agency to fast-track the implementation of programs for retirees. "The (progress in approving agreements) is very slow," he said, citing the case of one city mayor in the Davao Region who has yet to sign the agreement because the city council has yet to approve the resolution authorizing him to do so. Interested local governments, he said, must have improved medical facilities comparable with international standards if they want retirees to take notice of their areas. "Medical facilities are very important to them," he said. To be sure, some local governments have gone ahead to lure retirees to their areas. Dapitan, a city in Zamboanga del Norte, will be visited by 100 retirees from Europe that the agency of Mr. Llames is bringing in. In the case of Davao City, Carlos Omar A. Vargas, president of the local chapter of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders' Association, said that his group and that of Mr. Llames will visit London next year to promote Davao as "boom city of Asia." Mr. Vargas said the London market is important because he was informed that about 30% of Filipinos in London are either from Davao (region) or have relatives in Davao. "This is a very huge market (for property developers), especially retirees," he said. "In previous years, there were no properties that could be sold to them," he said as he noted that only in the last three years when investors started developing upscale property units specifically for foreigners, many of them retirees, as well as overseas Filipino workers. Davao has been a host to several upscale housing projects and newly built condominiums. Moreover, private hospitals such as the Davao Doctors Hospital have improved their equipment and services to qualify for international standards. In nearby Samal City, a local company, the RJP Realty Corp., has started developing Samal Highlands Garden Resort, for retirees. Jonathan A. Alegre, an official of the company, said the project has been promoted to both US and European market, particularly those Filipinos in the medical profession. -- C. Q. Francisco

Arroyo said backing proposed Mindanao dev't agency

DAVAO CITY -- President Arroyo has vowed to certify as urgent the legislative proposal that would form the Mindanao Economic Development Authority, Jesus G. Dureza, presidential assistant for Mindanao, claimed in an interview here. Mrs. Arroyo made the statement during the 37th general assembly of the Bishop-Ulama Conference where she was the guest of honor, Mr. Dureza said. He said the creation of the authority, which is an enhanced institutional body from the current Mindanao Economic Development Council, should help spur development in Mindanao. He said most Mindanao lawmakers have supported the proposal as it already passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. -- CQF
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Named as the Summer Capital of South Cotabato, Lake Sebu is home to the T'boli tribe. Sadly however, with the denudatation of the surrounding forests much of the beauty that Lake Sebu was 15 or so years ago when I first visited the place has vanished. Still there is something to offer for someone adventurous enough to venture into its remote areas. Situated almost 3000 feet above sea level, the climate is cool and the air is still fresh. Occassionally, one can still see T'boli women wearing their traditional attire. The traditional weaving of the t'nalak (fabric made of abaca fiber)is still around. But what makes people still go and visit Lake Sebu is the flavor of the fresh tilapia, caught from the lake to the grill, the taste is almost heavenly

How to get there


With the concreting of the road leading up to Lake Sebu, it is now very easy to visit the place. Gone were those days when it took almost four hours over dirt roads and rivers that overflow during the rainy season, now it's less than 30 minutes.

From the capital city of Koronadal, one passes thru the towns of Banga and Surallah. Just a little farther from the poblacion of Surallah is a junction to the left going to the town of T'boli and a little farther is another junction to the left going to Lake Sebu.

Waypoint narrative by: madzie_ph 2002

Having turned into the paradox of the words that had inspired its name coined from the Maguindanao words ''koron'' or ''kolon'' meaning ''cogon grass,'' and ''nadal'' meaning plain, Koronadal is no longer simply sprawling plains of grass, but a booming city in the heart of Mindanao.



Also popularly called Marbel, a B’laan term which means murky, Koronadal City is situated in the North Western part of South Cotabato. With its 27 barangays and current population of just over 120,000, the business that abound in Koronadal are proud testimonies to the advancement of the city. Among them are several telecommunications companies, mail carriers, freight and handling services firms, a variety of Internet café’s and broadcast and media entities.



Many more establishments dot Koronadal, contributing to the wellrounded growth and progress of the city. There are schools and universities, sports and recreation facilities, health services, and complete mix of other businesses. Agriculture remains a rich source of commerce and trade for its people.



Koronadal is also a city that has become a melting pot of different Filipino groups. The predominant are the Ilonggos, intermingling with Cebuanos, Ilocanos, Badjaos, Tagalogs, natives, even Muslims.




And the city has their mayor to thank for helping in the city’s growth and development. In all his years of service, Mayor Fernando Quiarao Miguel, had one core objective in mind: transform Koreradal into a city, and make it the proud center of business and recreation in the region.



Korondal also abounds with tourist attractions. These include the El Gawel Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary, located within a dense forest reservation protected by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Siok Waterfalls, where water cascades from a height of 70 feet, creating a series of pools for bathing.




Koronadal also has untapped and unexplored wonders such as the Cadidang Cave, nestled in the mountain range of Roxas, and the Acub Spring, which provides water for inland fishing. The Mambucal Spring, on the other hand, provides sulfuric water comfortable for hot bathing.

South Cotabato is endowed with numerous natural sceneries which are high potentials for tourist attraction, and blessed with creative people who maintain and develop the beauty of these places.

As the province progresses and moving towards agri-industrialization, more people in and out of the country is getting more interested of South Cotabato. At present, more potential tourist spots are being developed in the province.



Waterfalls - There are many waterfalls found in the province. The most popular is the Lonon Falls which is popularly known as the Seven Falls in Lake Sebu. Other noteworthy waterfalls are Saravia Falls in Koronadal; Matimus Falls in Tantangan; Lambusong Falls in Norala; Nongon and Traankini Falls in Lake Sebu.

Of these, the Saravia Falls in El Gawel Koronadal, is now developed into a swimming resort. The place is now becoming more popular and frequently visited by local residents. The municipal government of Koronadal is still on its way of making the place more inviting.



Lakes - It is in the municipality of Lake Sebu and T'boli where most lakes can be found. Among them, Lake Sebu is one of the favorites of tourists and local residents primarily because of its picturesque location. The lake is located between elevated hills and mountains, with tilapia fish cages scattered all over which makes it extra ordinary and captivating. It has an area of approximately 354 hectares. Adjacent to this lake, are lakes Lahit and Siloton with an area of 24 and 75 hectares respectively.

In addition, Lake Maughan in T'boli is part of the approximately 50,000 hectares area proposed to be set aside as provincial park and wildlife sanctuary.

Other Attractions - Other potential tourist attractions include the sprawling pineapple plantation of the Dole Philippines, Inc. with the imposing presence of Mt. Matutum in Polomolok and Tupi, Mambucal Sulfur Spring in Koronadal and the Nature's Bounty resort in Polomolok.

The celebration of town fiestas are likewise attracting tourists. Most of the towns have colorful fiesta celebration, usually held on their foundation anniversaries and feast days of their patronal saints.

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