It's More Fun in South Cotabato Photo Contest

As our way of promoting the province, SouthCotabato.Org  and SouthCotabatoNews.Com are launching today the - IT'S MORE FUN IN SOUTH COTABATO PHOTO CONTEST.

Show the world that there's indeed a lot of  fun here in South Cotabato. To join just follow the simple rules and mechanics below.

Rules & Mechanics

• The contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers.

• Pick your best photos that showcases events, celebrations, tourist destinations of the province or  your greatest adventure photo here in South Cotabato and tell us a short story behind it.

• Photos must be clear and at least medium to high resolution.

• Photos should not include watermarks, frames, or other markings on the photo, such as the date and time of the entry.

• Photoshop or other editing software is limited to basic post-processing actions, such as contrast, color-balancing, sharpening, cropping, burning and dodging.

• Submit your photo entries including your name, address, age, a short photo description (story, format found below) and email to nanardxz@gmail.com.

Example:Name: Nanardxz Zee
Address: Surallah, South Cotabato
Age: 15
Story: This photo was taken last July 2011 in Lake Sebu with my friends. We had so much fun! I enjoyed the zipline and take look at the vest/harness that i'm wearing. COSPLAY. It's more fun in South Cotabato.

 

• There's no limit to the number of submissions.

• Submission of entries will start on May 28 and ends on June 9, 2012. Don't forget to drop a comment on this post using the comment box found below after you have submitted your entries.

• All qualified entries will be uploaded at www.southcotabato.org on June 10, 2012.

• There will be an online voting using Facebook “Likes”.

• 10 winners will be announced on July 8, 2012.

"Seket Kuda" or Horse Fighting during the T'nalak Festival in South Cotabato 

Prizes

We are still accepting sponsors for the prizes of this contest, let's us know if you're interested just send a message through email at nanardxz@gmail.com. Prizes will be announced in a separate post so check this site regularly.

Criteria for judging

40% Popularity - most number of likes. 

30% Photo Entry - clarity and relevance of the photo to the story.

30% Story Line - can catch the attention of the viewer.

Philippine Azkals to visit South Cotabato

Two members of the Philippine national football team- the Azkals, will be in South Cotabato next month reportedly to conduct a football clinic on June 14-15 at the South Cotabato Sports Complex.

AZKALS' defender Jason Sabio whose mother is from Koronadal City will be joined by Filipino-Chinese  midfielder Lexton Moy in the 2-day football clinic that is expected to teach participants the basic rules and techniques of football. 

The official website of South Cotabato reports that aside from the football clinic, the Azkals are also set to visit the town of Lake Sebu and experience Southeast Asia's highest zipline.

By the way, for those who are interested to join and become part of  the football clinic with the Azkals  registration is on-going at the  South Cotabato Sports Complex just look for Mr. Bebot Perez. Registration is FREE and yes, organizers says it's open for all ages.


Excited ba kayo? Leave a comment on the box below.

SOCOTECO-1 Brownout Schedule: 10-hour Power Interruption on Saturday (May 26,2012)

South Cotabateños, mark your calendars and plan ahead.

On Saturday expect a brownout that will last up to 10 hours as announced recently by SOCOTECO-1. The power outage is for the company to facilitate Preventive Maintenance Activities of owned & maintained 69kV line, it will run from 7am- 5pm, May 26, 2012 and will affect the entire coverage area of SOCOTECO-1.

Socoteco-I covers the municipalities of Tampakan, Tantangan, Banga, Norala, Surallah, T’boli, Sto. Nino and Lake Sebu in South Cotabato, Lutayan town in Sultan Kudarat and the City of Koronadal.

Read below the official statement from SOCOTECO-1.

For more inquiries, you may contact:

SOCOTECO-1 Consumer's Assistance Desk:

Upper Valley - 238-3090

Lower Valley - 228- 2394

South Cotabato gov renews sponsorship of 15,000 Philhealth beneficiaries

SM City General Santos Job Hiring!

I know everyone's really excited for the much-anticipated opening of SM City General Santos. But before that, SM City General Santos which is said to be SM's biggest mall in Mindanao is in need of qualified individuals to complete their growing family. Below is the latest job vacancies for SM City General Santos as of May 2012.

The opening of SM City General Santos is expected anytime this 2nd quarter of 2012

Job Hiring at SM CITY General Santos as of May 2012


TREASURY MANAGER 


Qualifications: 
a. At least Two (2) Years Managerial experience in all facets of treasury or banking, finance and administration operations; 
b. Analytical, with excellent communication skills and able to relate well with all levels in the organization; 
c. Proficient in Computer Software Application 
d. Preferably Female 


GUEST SERVICES SUPERVISOR 
(For Global Pinoy Center) The position holder shall provide administrative and clerical support to the Global Pinoy Center which shall cater to the service requirements of balikbayans, OFWs and their families. 


Qualifications: 
a. Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Marketing, Airline Operation/Airport Management, Food & Beverage Services Managment, Personal Services, Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management or equivalent; 
b. At least One (1) year supervisory experience in customer service-related job; 
c. Analytical, with excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills; 
d. Proficient in computer software application; 
e. Male/Female 


GUEST SERVICES ASSISTANT 
(For Global Pinoy Center) 


Qualifications: 
a. Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Marketing, Airline Operation/Airport Management, Food & Beverage Services Managment, Personal Services, Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management or equivalent; 
b. Fresh graduates/Entry Level applicants are encouraged to apply 
c. Must be proficient in Computer Software application 
d. Male/Female

To apply, interested applicants are requested to submit their application letter and resume with 2x2 ID picture through email to - ann.bulnes@smsupermalls.com

SM City General Santos is opening very soon. Apply now to be part of that SM City General Santos family. Good luck!


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Board Exam Results: CPA Licensure Exam May 2012

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that 1,995 out of 5,315 passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Examination given this month in Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi. 


Overall Performance of Schools in South Cotabato and General Santos City in the May 2012 CPA Licensure Examination: 


MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-GEN.SANTOS CITY - 28.57% Passing Rate 
NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS UNIVERSITY, INC - 72.73% Passing Rate 
NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY - 42.86% Passing Rate 
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES - 100% Passing Rate 


Congratulations to all the new CPA's especially those who were from South Cotabato. Below is the List of successful examinees in the May 2012 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination / CPA Board Exam Passers.

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Let's Map Tacurong City a success!

The SOCCSKSARGEN Bloggers and this blog would like to congratulate the team of Doc Remo Aguilar of Tacurong City Online for the successful conduct of Let's Map Tacurong! A Google mapping seminar/workshop happened earlier at the Audio-visual Room of Notre Dame of Tacurong College in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. A joint project of Google, Department of Tourism, NDTC, LGU-Tacurong City and the SOCCSKSARGEN Bloggers, Let's Map Tacurong gathered more than 45 participants from different sectors in the city all with the common vision of putting Tacurong City on Google Maps! Check out  below some of what happened earlier through our live blog during the event.

(May 20, 2012) Happening right now is Let's Map Tacurong, a Google Mapping Seminar/Workshop organized by Tacurong Online and the SOCCSKSARGEN Bloggers and is supported by the Department of Tourism, City LGU of Tacurong and Notre Dame of Tacurong College.. 


(9:00 am) Participants started to arrive at the AVR of NDTC as well as members of the SOCCSKSARGEN Bloggers.. Internet connection? Very fast! :)

Let's Map Tacurong City started exactly at 9am.

(9:10 am) Program officially started with a convocation, the singing of the Philippine National Anthem then followed by a welcome address by the event's lead convenor Doc Remo Aguilar, he introduced the Sox Bloggers, then was followed by an overview of today's event by Avel Manansala, one of the founder of SOCCSKSARGEN Bloggers coming all the way from General Santos City.

-Head count! more or less 40 participants are here inside the Audio-visual room of Notre Dame of Tacurong College.


(9:30 am) Sox Blogger Alexis Chua started his lectures on "The Basics" -  how to set-up a Google account, Gmail, Google Places, etc.. Avel  and Sox bloggers started "roaming around" helping participants..


-Alexis now teaches participants how to fix an issue just like blurry imagery for Tacurong City.


- He also entertains questions being asked by participants.


(10:05 am)  All participants now have their own Google Plus accounts. More pictures below (uploaded courtesy  of Bariles)

(10:17 am) Power interruption.


(10:18 am) Electricity is back. Speedy internet connection is back as well.


(10:30 am) Travel blogger and Google Geo Advocate Berniemack Arellano now teaches participants what are the uses of Google Maps and how updated Google Maps can be of help in disaster preparedness and naming of tourist spots. Bernie who flew all the away from Iloilo City has more than 19,200+ edits on Google Map and is the man behind Habagatcentral.Com.

(11:50 am) Leading map maker for Tacurong City Christian Carillo shares how he uses his GPS-enabled mobile phone in mapping his city despite the blurry imagery. Less than a month since attending the Mindanao Google Map Makers Summit in General Santos City,  Christian already has 420+ edits on Google Map. He works at the City Planning and Development Office.


(12:00 noon) Doc Remo also shares how he make use of an app from his GPS-enabled android phone in mapping Tacurong City.

(12:35 pm) Lunch Break.. beef steak and fried chicken.. thanks Tacurong City LGU! 


(01:30 pm) Afternoon session (MapUps) started. Let's Map Tacurong City! Participants were asked to apply what they've learned in the morning sessions by mapping roads, landmarks, and other points of interests in  Tacurong City.


- so many questions are being asked..


(2:25 pm) Actual MapUps  by participants on-going.. with overflowing coffee being served! :)


(2:57 pm) Snacks! Bihon guisado.. sarap! :)


(3:05 pm) Afternoon session continues..


- Doc Remo asked participants to ask questions.


- words of thanks from the organizers..


(3:25 pm) Finally, graduation! Certificate of Appreciation/Participation being given to sponsors, speakers and participants.. yey :)


- Google Map Makers shirts being distributed to attendees who registered online.


(3:45 pm) Photo ops!


(4:00 pm) Home sweet home! 


Congratulations Tacurong City Map Makers!

On June 9, similar to this event will also be conducted in Koronadal City- the South Cotabato Google Map Makers Summit! Always check this blog for updates..

Drew Arellano and GMA-7's AHA! team discovers why it's more fun in South Cotabato

South Cotabateños, let's all watch this Sunday's episode of AHA! the info-magazine program hosted by Drew Arellano on GMA-7. Tomorrow's episode will feature some of our province's tourism destinations including the 700 meters zipline and the waterfalls of Lake Sebu, DOLE's pineapple plantation in Polomolok, and the Tarsier Sanctuary in Brgy. Linan, Tupi, South Cotabato among others.

Read the episode's full press release below:

This Sunday, join the AHA! gang as they go all the way to South Cotabato! Doorah d' Lakwatsera visits one of the country's most prized tourist destinations-Lake Sebu! Watch Doorah as she soars through a 700-meter zipline to reach the scenic Seven Falls of Lake Sebu. And speaking of waterfalls, ever wondered how nature forms these wonderfully refreshing bodies of water?


South Cotabato is also known for its tangy and flavorful pineapples. This week, discover the science behind the legend of the eye-full pineapple and get to visit one of the world's largest pineapple plantations in South Cotabato.


From the world's biggest to the world's smallest! Get to meet the world's tiniest cryptographer, or creature that has its own secret speech-the Philippine tarsier! Just when everybody thought this big-eyed, cute little creatures can only be found in Bohol, think again! 


All these and more in AHA! this Sunday morning, after Slamdunk, on GMA-7.


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