SOCCSKSARGEN

SOUTH COTABATO, COTABATO, SULTAN KUDARAT,

SARANGANI AND GENERAL SANTOS
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The name is an acronym for the region's four provinces
and one of its cities: South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan
Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City. This region
is often known by its older name Central Mindanao. The
regional center is in Koronadal at the province of South
Cotabato. It is to the south of Bangsamoro (formerly
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao), the Muslim-
majority region of Mindanao.
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Chicharon Nilagang Nilasing

Tilapia Tilapia na Tilapia
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Beef Sinina Marang Pastel

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Tinagtag Grilled Tuna & Tuna

Tacos topped with
Cheese
Cotabato
Capital: Kidapawan City
Cotabato, also known as the Empire Province of
Cotabato, was a historical province of the
Philippines established in 1914 that existed until its
dissolution in 1973. The province's capital from
1920–1967 was Cotabato City (of the same name)
while Pagalungan became itscapital from 1967–1973.
 Tourist Destinations
in Cotabato

Cotabato Tamontaka The People’s

Grand Mosque Church Palace
 Festivals
in Cotabato

Feast of the Shariff Araw ng

Immaculate Kabunsuan Kutabato
Conception Festival (Cotabato Day
South Cotabato
Capital: Korondal City
Known as the “ Land of the Dreamweavers”, South
Cotabato is home to the T'boli tribe, known for
their weaving art that bases its patterns on their
dreams. Lakes, waterfalls, vast plantations and
wellpreserved tradition, South Cotabato opens the
doors to the picturesque southern region of
Mindanao.
 Tourist Destinations
in South Cotabato

Tupi Tarsier Surallah Tri-People Seven Falls of Lake Holon

Sanctuary Monument Lake Sebu
 Festivals
in South Cotabato

T'nalak Hinugyaw Seslong

Festival Festiva Festival
Sultan Kudarat
Capital: Isulan
Sultan Kudarat was once a part of the former empire
province of Cotabato. It was created as a
separate province along with Maguindanao and
North Cotabato on November 22, 1973, by virtue of
Presidential Decree No. 341 signed by President
Ferdinand E. Marcos. Hundreds of first class caves
are actually found in this province. The province is
also the top producer of coffee in the Philippines.
 Tourist Destinations
in Sultan Kudarat

Tacurong Panigan Kalamansig

Underground
River
Tourist Destinations
in Sultan Kudarat

Sultan Kudarat Balot

Provincial Island/Balet
Capitol Island
 Festivals
in Sultan Kudarat

Kalimudan Bansadayaw Kuyog festival

Festival
Sarangani
Capital: Alabel
The name Sarangani is given to the created
province because of its proximity to Sarangani Bay.
The bay got its name from the two major islands
that lie directly off the southern tip of the Sarangani
Peninsula which borders the bay on its east side.
 Tourist Destinations
in Sarangani

Gumasa Tuka Marine Park Kapatagan- Lamlifew

Beach of Kiamba Lago Dive Village
Spot Museum
 Festivals
in Sarangani

Sarangani Bay Munato

Festival Festival
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