News from Soccsksargen region
A retired police officer identified as Jerry Maramba, 60, was shot and killed in the rural area of Sitio Aspang, Barangay Poblacion, Malapatan, Sarangani Province. Maramba was a resident of… 'Read more' "Retired Police Officer Shot Dead in Rural Area of Malapatan, Sarangani Province"
A shooting incident in Pikit, Cotabato, on Friday, October 4, 2024, has left one man dead, according to local authorities. The Pikit Municipal Police Station (MPS), in coordination with the… 'Read more' "Shooting Incident in Pikit Leaves One Dead"
The vibrant and culturally rich town of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato took center stage this year as the proud host of Dayaw: Philippine Indigenous Peoples Festival. With the theme… 'Read more' "Dayaw Festival 2024: Celebrating Indigenous Heritage in South Cotabato"
Koronadal City—A coalition of environmental advocates, faith-based organizations, Indigenous Peoples (IP) groups, and civil society organizations (CSOs) gathered on October 2, 2024, to file a legal case seeking the cancellation… 'Read more' "Civil Society Groups and Faith-Based Organizations File Legal Case to Cancel FTAA Extension for Tampakan Mining Project"
Kidapawan City, the capital of North Cotabato, is taking bold steps in corporate governance through two pioneering agricultural programs aimed at transforming the local livestock industry and enhancing the livelihood… 'Read more' "Kidapawan City Leads in Corporate Governance with Innovative Agri-Projects"
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The SOCCSKSARGEN region marked a significant milestone with the successful launch of the Regional Tourism Comprehensive Development Plan during the SOCCSKSARGEN Tourism Summit held on September… 'Read more' "SOCCSKSARGEN Launches Comprehensive Regional Tourism Development Plan"
Sarangani Province – Several prominent local candidates officially filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COC) on October 3, 2024, solidifying their bids for key positions in the upcoming 2025 elections. The… 'Read more' "Candidates File Certificates of Candidacy in Sarangani for 2025 Elections"
Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat – A cellphone technician, who allegedly doubled as a drug pusher, was arrested in a buy-bust operation on October 1, 2024, at 4:58 PM in Tacurong… 'Read more' "Drug Bust in Tacurong City Nets Target-Listed Cellphone Technician"
Starting October 17, 2024, employees in private establishments across SOCCSKSARGEN will benefit from a wage increase as Wage Order No. RBXII-24 comes into effect. Workers in the region will receive… 'Read more' "New Minimum Wage Hike in SOCCSKSARGEN to Take Effect October 17"
Aspiring rapper Michael Pacquiao, son of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, is set to enter the political arena, following in his father’s footsteps. The 22-year-old will run for a seat… 'Read more' "Michael Pacquiao to Enter Politics, Replacing Council Candidate in 2025 Elections"
