South Cotabato, Province in SOCCSKSARGEN region, Philippines
This province occupies a portion of Mindanao island, stretching across mountain slopes and flat farmland. The landscape moves from forested hills around Mount Matutum to wide valleys where rice and fruit grow.
This administrative unit was created in 1966 when the original Cotabato territory was split into smaller parts. The newly formed unit initially included General Santos City, which later became independent.
A major weaving festival takes place every year, celebrating the T'boli people's cloth-making and displaying patterns handed down through generations. Visitors watch demonstrations of this technique and learn how dyes come from local plants.
Main roads such as the Dulawan-Marbel route connect the towns and make movement between communities easier. Rainfall spreads throughout the year, so travelers find similar conditions in any season.
Unlike most Philippine regions, this area remains free from tropical cyclones throughout the year. This keeps harvests protected and roads continuously passable.
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