ARMM – 22 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 2011

November 13 – Sunday

8:00 am – PACQUIAO vs MARQUEZ FIGHT III

@ Shariff kabunsuan Complex with free snacks

November 14 – Monday

6:00 – 7:00 am – Civic Parade

7:00 – 9:00 am – Opening Program

9:00 – 10:00 am – Distribution of CLOA

1:00 – 6:00 pm – Inauguration of Polloc Port Gate

          @ Polloc Parang Maguindanao

6:00 – 9:00 pm – Media Sonata ( Concert of a Cause)

          BPI and Media @ SKCC

November 15 – Tuesday

7:00 – 10:00 am – Distribution of Farm Implements and  

          Seedlings (DAF)

1:00 – 5:00 pm – Awarding of Scholarship (CHED)

6:00 – 9:00 pm – PNP BAND

November 16 – Wednesday

7:00 – 8:00 am – Tree Planting (DENR)

8:00 – 9:00 am – 4 P’s Senior Citizen

          Free Birth Registration (DSWD)

2:00 – 4:00 pm – FILM FESTIVAL

4:00 – 6:00 pm – Singing Contest – Security Guards,

          Driver and Utilities (BPI)

6:00 – 9:00 pm – CULTURAL PRESENTATION

          Inter Tribe Competition (BCH)

November 17 – Thursday

7:00 – 9:00 am – FUN SHOOT

          @ 6ID Firing Range, Awang DOS Maguindanao

2:00 – 3:00 pm – FILM FESTIVAL

3:00 – 4:00 PM – Parlor Games (RCBW)

November 18 – Friday

8:00 – 10:00 am – SENATE BUDGET HEARING

          @ MANILA

3:00 – 9:00 pm – ASFP BOD MEETING (MLO)

November 19 – Saturday

1:00 – 3:00 pm – RHRDA Inauguration Perimeter Fence

          And Gate DOS Maguindanao

3:00 – 5:00 pm – Awarding of Prizes (SPORTS)

5:00 – 6:00 pm CLOSING PROGRAM

6:00 – 7:00 pm – 6ID BAND

7:00 – 9:00 pm – FIREWORKS

ON GOING EVENTS
November 14-18,	-      Medical and Dental Mission (DOH) -      Entrepreneurship Seminar (TESDA) -      Jobs Expo – Jobs Fair / Recruitment Agency Meting (DOLE) -      Sports Activities -      Free Legal Assistance (OAG) -      Distribution of chalks, erasers, blackboards, slippers, etc (ORG)
November 17 – 18	-      Techno Demo (DTI/ DOST/ DEPED)

COTABATO CITY FREE VIEWING PACQUIAO – MARQUEZ FIGHT

The end is here, trilogy fight between pound for pound king Manny “pacman” Pacquiao and his long rival Juan Manuel Marquez.  Pacman has a record of 53-3-2, 38 KO’s and Marquez 53-5-1, 39 KO’s. This is the much awaited fight for the third time.

Who will be win the fight? Knock out?

Here are the places where Cotabateῆos can watch live streaming of this bout.

Free public viewing at City Plaza of Cotabato City sponsored by Hon. City Mayor Jojo Guiani.

Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex at ORG ARMM Compund. Free public viewing courtesy of the acting Regional Governor Ansaruddin Alonto Adiong. Viewers will be treated to free snacks.Photo by Omar Mangorsi.

HELOBUNG FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 2011

HELOBUNG FESTIVAL celebrates the T’boli culture by showcasing their traditional songs, dances and crafts.

Here’s the list of activities for the 15^th Helobung Festival.

Date	Activities
November   3 - 5	1st  Helobung Invitational Climb and 3 Kings Mountain Exploration
5-7	Eco Challenge Race to Seven
7	Interfaith Crusade
8	ABC Day and Night and 2nd Mayor Fungan Flat Track Competition
9	DEPED Day/Civic Parade/Opening Program
10	Dawn Parade Banca Race Traditional Sports Competition Senior Citizen Day
11	Cultural Day Madal Be Lan – Street Dancing Tilapia Grill Competition T’Boli Music and Dance Presentation Kahegekes
ON GOING EVENTS
November 3-11	Agri fair / T’nalak Exhibit
3-6	Night Live Band

This year’s theme is “Living our Dreams and Enjoying Lemlunay (paradise) Amidst the Challenges of Globalization".

The 15^th HELOBONG FESTIVAL is also averse with the honor of the 28^th Foundation Anniversary of Lake Sebu.

Photo from FANATICPHOTOGRAPHERS.ORG

LIST OF FESTIVALS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

LIST OF FESTIVALS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND OTHER TOURISM EVENTS

REGION XII

CY 2011

NOVEMBER

HELOBONG FESTIVAL

2^nd Week of November

@ Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

-          A festival showcasing the different arts, culture, sports and other

Traditions and tribal activities of T’boli.

Photo by: fanaticphotographers.org

-          MR. CESAR SULIT

Provincial Tourism Officer

Office of the Governor

South Cotabato

Tel./Fax No.: (083) 228-3447

-          MS. THELMA ARCALLO

Tourism Officer

Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

CP #. 0920-6033554

KALIMUDAN FESTIVAL

November 21

@ Isulan, Sultan Kudarat

-          Annual gathering of different tribal groups in the province and celebrate for a

bountiful harvest. Activities include street dancing parade, horse fight, trade fair and sports competition. The festival highlights the foundation anniversary of Sultan

Kudarat Province.

Photo by: cityphilippines.com

-          MS. DENNY SALOME

Tourism Officer

Governor’s Office

Sultan Kudarat Province

Tel. No.: (064) 201-4262

MUNATO FESTIVAL

November 28

@ Alabel, Sarangani Province

-          A thanksgiving festival and a grand celebration in commemoration of

Saranggani’s progressive evolution. It is also the province’s foundation

Anniversary.

photo by: 3.bp.blogspot.com

-          MR. LARRY E.ASPARIN

Supvg. Tourism Operations Officer IV

Acting STIPC Coordinator

Sarangani Province                                      

Tel./Fax No.: (083) 508-5230

AIR PHIL EXPRESS NOW FLIES COTABATO CITY

Photo from SKYCRAPERCITY.COM

Last October 20, 2011 Air Phil Express set new flight here in Cotabato City.

Aside from the regular daily flights of Cebu Pacific, flag carrier Philippine Airlines and now Air Phil Express. Cotabato City now has 3 flights daily.

As introductory fare Air Phil Express announced set sale from September 1 to October 30, 2011 Manila to Cotabato for only P888 as one way flight fare. Affordable right?

What is nice with Air Phil Express they have 15-kilo free check in baggage plus 7-kilo for hand carry for each guest. Winner!

me and my travel-shopping buddy..lols

Air Phil Express depart in Cotabato City at 11:50 AM and arrives in Manila around 1:25 PM as estimated. Still Cotabato airport has P40 terminal fee.

Hope to fly again Air Phil Express soon!!!

TRAVEL ADVISORY - AIR PHILIPPINES IN COTABATO CITY

Here's a copy of  travel advisory from Department of Tourism XII.

TRAVEL ADVISORY

18 October 2011

We are pleased to announce to the Air Travelling Public that Air Philippines will resume its  flight to Cotabato to Manila and General Santos to Manila & vice versa effective October 20, 2011.

 

FLIGHT SCHEDULE   

DESTINATON	FLIGHT NO.	FREQ.	ETD	ETA	ALL IN FARE
MANILA – COTABATO	2P 959	DAILY	9:45 AM	11:20 AM	P1,846
COTABATO – MANILA	2P 960	DAILY	11:50 AM	1:25 PM	P1,846
MANILA – GENSAN	2P 989	DAILY	5:15 AM	7:00 AM	P1,864
GENSAN – MANILA	2P 990	DAILY	7:30 AM	9:50 AM	P1,864

NOTE:   Quoted fares above are EXCLUSIVE of VAT, Surcharges and applicable. Aviation Security Fee (Php15) 

           

Passenger Type	Discount	BCC	Requirements/Qualification
Person with Disability	20% of Y	Y	Filipino; must present valid ID for Disable person issued by Barangay Chairman or City or Town Mayor
Senior Citizen	20% of any fare type	Applicable BCC	Filipino resident of the Philippines; must at least be 60 years; must present any valid ID showing date of birth.
Infant not occupying a seat	90% of any fare type	based on the BCC of the accompanying adult	Must be at least 16 days old and below 2 years

Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) and Excess Baggage Rates (EBR)

Free Baggage Allowance : 15KGS                                                                                                                         Excess Baggage Rate (Domestic Flights) : PHP 150/KG (inclusive of VAT)

Booking Restrictions and TFCs (Taxes, Fees and Charges)

Fare Type  (Fare Basis)	N / Y	S / Q / H / V / B / X /  K / E / T / U / W / P	O / Z
CHANGE FEE	PHP 1200/coupon for changes done 1day before the flight
CANCEL FEE	*PHP1200/ticket for tickets refunded 1 day  before the flight		NON-REFUNDABLE

*Maybe applied to cancelled reservations but was processed for refund on a later date. Subject to evaluation for NOSHOW (forfeiture)

For more information, please call:

             Air Philippines Ticketing Office:

                                     
COTABATO SERVICE CENTER (CITY TICKET OFFICE)
Don Rufino Alonzo St., Poblacion Cotabato City
Tel # (064) 421-1188

COTABATO SERVICE CENTER (AIRPORT TICKET OFFICE)
Awang Airport Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao

GEN. SANTOS SERVICE CENTER
Pendatun St. Cor. Daproza Ave. Gen. Santos City
Tel # (083) 552-3588/(083) 302-0044

                                                                                        

                                                                                                         

                                                                             

                                                      SGD. JOSE B. CABULANAN

                                                                                           Officer-In-Charge