| South Cotabato
Wedding Destination
South Cotabato –
Tuna Haven and Conference Capital of Mindanao
With agro-industrialization
and globalization on the way, South Cotabato has transcended
to become one of the most promising provinces in the
Philippines. With this, national and international conference
organizers have chosen South Cotabato as the venue for
their events. The tuna industry in General Santos helped
the province surpass other provinces in terms of development.
Demographic
1. Population –
1,296,796 (as of 2007 Census)
2. Land Area – 4,162.3 sq. km
3. Capital – Koronadal City
4. Language/Dialect – Hiligaynon, Cebuano, T'boli,
Ilocano, Bilaan, Maguindanao, English, and Filipino
5. Divisions
Cities (2)
- General Santos City
- koronadal City
Municipalities (10)
- Banga
- Lake Sebu
- Norala
- Polomolok
- Santo Niño
- Surallah
- Tampakan
- Tantangan
- T'Boli
- Tupi
Famous For...
Lake Sebu
Location: Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
This lake, surrounded by hills and mountains is the
sanctuary of the T’boli tribe, one of the oldest
tribes in the country.
T’nalak
This woven fabric is made by T’boli tribe. It
takes several months to create this hand-made product
which possesses unique T’boli geometric designs.
The colors in the fabric are from natural dye which
comes from vegetables and fruits.
Mount Matutum
Location: Brgy. Landan, Polomolok, South Cotabato
This mountain is the main landmark of the province.
At its foot are hot and cold springs and pineapple plantation.
Tuna Industry
of General Santos City
Fishermen in General Santos City owes their livelihood
and income to the abundance of tuna in its shores. It
is a common site to see fishermen going down from their
bancas or motorboats carrying tuna in their shoulders.
Places of Interest...
Cultural
T’boli
Cultural Minority Residence
Location: Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Famous for their colorful costumes, brass instruments,
and vowen fabric called T’nalak, the T’boli
tribe resides in the western part of Lake Sebu. Other
cultural minorities found in the are the Manobo Blit
and the Ubo or Tasadays, a cave-dwelling people who
lived in isolation in high caves
Man-made
Kalsangi
Golf Course
Location: Polomolok, South Cotabato
The golf course is found at the base of Mt. Matutum.
Managed by DOLE Philippines, it has a restaurant, swimming
pool, guests house. Inside the compound is a housing
project for DOLE executives and a school.
Makar Wharf
Location: General Santos City, South Cotabato
Considered as one of the best in the country, the Makar
Wharf, managed by the South Cotabato Integrated Port
Services Inc., has a 740-meter docking area which serves
as connection between destinations within and outside
Manila.
Natural
Lake Sebu
Location: Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Aside from being the residence of the T’boli tribe,
the lake, approximately 354 hectares, has tilapia cages
scattered all over it.
Lake Maughan
Location: T’boli, South Cotabato
Lake Maughan is the source of five big rivers in the
province, including Allah River. The lake is proposed
to be developed as a provincial park and wildlife sanctuary.
As of now, wild flora and fauna are found here as well
as a rare specie of butterfly, Grphium decolor tigris
Mount Matutum
Location: Brgy. Landan, Polomolok, South Cotabato
At 7,600 ft elevation, the mountain can captive the
hearts of nature lovers with its looming height and
eye-catching form. Trekking and mountain climbing are
common activities for tourists.
Festivals...
Hinugyaw
Festival
Place: Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Date: January 3 – 10
A weeklong celebration of merry-making, drum beats,
beer and food festivals, celebrity concerts, seidewalk
bargain shop, funfare and trade exhibits and the most
celebrated Hinugyaw Street Dancing Competition
Tinalak Festival
Place: Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Date: July 16 – 19
The capitol celebrates the foundation anniversary of
South Cotabato by venerating the T’nalak cloth
as part of the cultural image of the province.
Hebolong
Festival
Place: Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Date: second week of November
The festival showcase the different arts, culture, sports,
and other tribal activities of the T'boli tribe |
