COTABATO CITY NEW FLIGHT SCHEDULE 2013

Below are the new flight schedule for Manila to Cotabato and vice versa.

CEBU PACIFIC AIR

	A/C	Flight No.	Frequency	ETD	ETA
Manila-Cotabato	A320	5J885	M/W/F/Sun	04:55 AM	06:35 AM
Cotabato Manila	A320	5J886	M/W/F/Sun	07:20 AM	09:00 AM
Manila-Cotabato	A320	5J887	Daily	10:45 AM	12:45 NN
Cotabato-Manila	A320	5J888	Daily	12:55 NN	02:35 PM

PAL EXPRESS

	A/C	Flight No.	Frequency	ETD	ETA
Manila-Cotabato	A320	PR959	Daily	08:30 AM	10:15 AM
Cotabato Manila	A320	PR960	Daily	10:45 AM	12:55 NN
Manila-Cotabato	A320	PR952	Wed/Fri/Sun	01:30 PM	03:15 PM
Cotabato-Manila	A320	PR953	Wed/Fri/Sun	03:45 PM	05:25 PM

JUNE 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS & FESTIVALS

CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS & FESTIVALS

REGION XII

JUNE 2013

20^th day of June – 23^rd day of July – YAMAN GENSAN CELEBRATION

@ General Santos City

“Devoted to the celebration of the business month in General Santos City, the undertaking is now popularly known as the Yaman Gensan Celebration. At center stage during the period are business conferences and meetings, trade fairs, and exhibits. This is not only intended to showcase the different products of Gensan and Mindanao as whole and to give support to SMES, but also, and most importantly, to develop and enhance the culture of entrepreneurship among the people. In line with this, the celebration is culminated by honoring the city’s most outstanding entrepreneurship through the annual Yaman Awards.”

-Business Fair-

12-25 – ARAW NG KUTABATO

@ Cotabato City

“In celebration of the city’s charter anniversary, is full of merriment ranging from drum & bugle corps competition, sports competition, fun run, civic military parade, trade fair, cultural activities and the selection of Mutya ng Kutabato.”

For more information:

Mr. Benjamin N. Abarca

Supervising TOO

City Tourism Office

People’s Palace

Cotabato City

(064) 421-7803

-Festival-

Opening of Araw ng Cotabato 2013

  

17-21 – TAMFAKEN LUM’ALAY FESTIVAL

@ Tampakan, South Cotabato

“This festival is originally conceived as a celebration of good harvest of the Municipality’s main agricultural products namely Lubi (coconut), Mais (corn) and palay (rice) as highlights of the Municipal Foundation Anniversary. Today, it also depicts the IP’s traditional practice expressing respect to spirits through offerings, hence the word LUMad ALAY. Street dancing, culinary arts competition, ballgames are among the center piece of celebration.”

For more information:

Mr. Cesar Sulit, Jr.

Sr. Tourism Officer/ Head

ACTS Office
Koronadal, South Cotabato

(083) 228-3447

-Festival-

21 – PAKARADYAN FESTIVAL

@ Malapatan, Sarangani Province

“Food and delicacy preparation both in special and ordinary days has been part of the rich Muslim culture. Pakaradyan festival showcases one of the most famous Muslim delicacies called Tinagtag,

 also known as rice crispies.

For more information:

Sarangani Tourism & Investment Promotion

Office of the Governor

Sarangani Province

(083) 508-2195

-Festival-

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BIKINI SUMMIT SCREENING IS ON

DO YOU HAVE THE BODY SHOW???

The ROYAL INFINITY PRODUCTION 

announces its screening on 

BIKINI SUMMIT 2013

at ESTOSAN GARDEN HOTEL,

POOL SIDE

February 24, 2013 at 

exactly 3:00 PM

-bring your hippies jeans and your sexiest bikini-

-no cameras allowed-

tickets are available at F-STATEMENT SHOP fronting Cotabato City State Polytechnic College

and at the site.

tickets for only 50 pesos

MBLT1 GOES MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROGRAM

LTCOL. CUSTODIO PARCON JR. PN(M)(GSC)
Commanding Offier, MBLT1

Medical and Dental Civic Action  Program was initiated by 1st Marine Batallion Landing Team at Barangay Pura, Datu Blah Sinsuat. This is in cooperation with the Local Government Unit of Dat u Blah Sinsuat, Rotary Club of Cotabato City South, Philippine Dental Association - Cotabato City Chapter, Colgate - Palmolive, Sugni Superstore, SHAHECA Club, Department of Health - ARMM, City Arcade Pharmacy and Kalasag Foundation.

De-worming	1,000 px
Circumcision	68 px
Insumix Feeding	700 px
Free Haircut	75 px
BP Check-up	300 px
Mediacal Check-up	300 px
Dental Service	150 px
Distribution of Toothbrush and Toothpaste	300
Distribution of toys	200
Free Film Showing
Parlor Games
Acoustic Entertainment

GUN BAN AT POLICE CHECKPOINTS

MGA DAPAT TANDAAN SA POLICE CHECKPOINTS

1. Maliwanag dapat ang checkpoint at naka-uniporme ang nagbabantay na personnel.

2. Kapag pinalapit sa checkpoint, bagalan ang takbo ng sasakyan, patayin ang headlights at buksan ang cabin lights. Huwag lumabas ng sasakyan. 

3. I-lock ang mga pinto. Visual search lang ang pwedeng gawin ng mga pulis. 

4. Huwag pumayag sa body search. 

5. Hindi ka obligadong buksan ang iyong glove compartment, trunk o bag.

6. Kung magtatanong ng routine questions ang mga pulis, sumagot nang magalang. 

7. Panindigan ang iyong mga karapatan at huwag mag-panic. 

8. Tiyaking madali mong makukuha ang iyong driver's license at mga papeles sa car registration.

9. Laging ihanda ang cellphone.

10. I-report agad kung nilabag ang iyong mga karapatan.

Source: PNP-PIO

JANUARY 2013 MAJOR FESTIVALS

LIST OF MAJOR FESTIVALS OF REGION XII

As of January 2012

January 10, Araw ng Koronadal, “Hinugyaw” Festival

@ Koronadal City, South Cotabato

“Highlighting the Foundation Anniversary of Koronadal, Hinugyaw Festival is a celebration of the different cultures that has dwelled on this fertile valley.  Activities tell how the historical stream of settlers coming from the different parts of the country had rolled up and contribute to what Koronadal today is, despite their cultural diversity.  Hence, the termed “the melting pot of cultures and the land of peace loving people.”

For more information:

Hon. Peter B. Miguel

City Mayor

Koronadal City

083-2282438/2284141

photo by: SAIMA SAMBUTUAN

January 16-17, Halad sa Sto. Niño

@ Midsayap, Cotabato Province

“One of the most celebrated fiesta in the Province of Cotabato that give honor to the Holy child “Sr. Sto. Niño”.  Aside from religious rites, the event is made dynamic by street dancing and theater parade.”

For more information:

Mr. RALPH RYAN RAFAEL

Tourism Coordinator

Cotabato Provincial Capitol

Amas, Kidapawan City

Tel. No. (064) 278 7053

January 29-30, Bangsi Festival

@ Maitum, Sarangani

“This festival celebrates the abundance of fish locally known as “Bangsi” (flying fish).  A year round abundant catch made dried fish a thriving industry in the locality.  It made the place famous for its bangsi products (OTOP)”

For more information:

Mr. LARRY  ASPARIN

Sarangani Tourism & Investment Promotion

Office of the Governor

Sarangani Provincial Capitol

Alabel, Sarangani

Tel. No. (083) 508 2195

HINUGYAW FESTIVAL 2012

image from: ADVENTURO.COM

Hinugyaw is a colorful merry-making depicting the evolution of the distinct cultures of B’laans, Maguindanao, and Christians into a singular wave of rhythm as a tribute to the creator, and in celebration of the spirit that Koronadal is known for dynamic and persistent in its bound for sustainable development. http://koronadalhinugyawfestival.comuv.com/about-koronadal-hinugyaw.htm)

Now on the 13th year, Hinugyaw Festival is set on January 4-10, 2013. The week long celebration will once again showcase the fusion of diverse cultures present in the City of Koronadal. Major events includes the Drumline Competition, the search for Lakambini ng Koronadal 2013 and the much anticipated Piyesta Korona (Korona Festival) - a mix of street dancing, mardi gras and float competitions. Check out below the list of major events and schedule of activities for the upcoming Hinugyaw Festival 2013.(http://www.southcotabatonews.com)

image from: http://www.southcotabatonews.com

Hinugyaw Festival Schedule of Activities

image from:PINAYTRAVELOGUE.COM

January 4, 2013
Peter B. Miguel Cup - Basketball
7 am, Freedom Park

Unveiling & Wreath Laying of Historical Marker for 17 Martyrs
8:30 am, Koronadal Central Elementary School - 1


Veteran's Exhibit
3 pm, City Hall Ground

Kasadyahan sa Dalan & Nightly Bands
7 pm, City Hall Grounds

January 5
Koronadal Marathon/ Fun Run
4 am, Assembly Area: City Hall Grounds

Siok Extreme Eco Adventure
4:30 am, Assembly/Registration: City Hall Lobby

Peter B. Miguel Tennis Tournament
7 am, SMRAA Tennis Court

Motocross
8 am, back of the City Hall

Coca- Cola Night
7 pm, City Hall Grounds

Lakambini ng Koronadal
7 pm, South Cotabato Gym & Cultural Center

Kasadyahan sa Dalan & Nightly Bands
7 pm, City Hall Grounds

January 6
Golf Tournament
7 am, Paraiso Golf Course

SIKAD Koronadal
9 am, Assembly Area: City Hall Grounds

Kasadyahan sa Dalan & Nightly Bands
7 pm, City Hall Grounds

January 7
Celebrity Comedian Night
7 pm, City Hall Grounds

Kasadyahan sa Dalan & Nightly Bands
7 pm, City Hall Grounds

January 8
Farmers Festival
6:30 am, City Hall Grounds

Celebrity Night
7 pm, City Hall Grounds

Kasadyahan sa Dalan & Nightly Bands
7 pm, City Hall Grounds

January 9
Paramotors Exhibition
9 am, City Hall Grounds

Kasadyahan sa Dalan & Nightly Bands
7 pm, City Hall Grounds

January 10
Kapehan & Mass Sponsorship
5:30 am, Christ the King Cathedral

Drumline Competition
6 am, South Cotabato Sports Complex

Korona Festival/ Piyesta Korona
6 pm, Gensan Drive

Kasadyahan sa Dalan & Nightly Bands
7 pm, City Hall Grounds