Who is the mayor of Tampakan South Cotabato?
LEONARD T. ESCOBILLO
| Category | Second Class Municipality | 2014-2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Region | REGION XII (Soccsksargen) | South Cotabato |
| Mayor | LEONARD T. ESCOBILLO | 39,525 |
| Website | www.tampakan.gov.ph | |
| Address | Poblacion, Tampakan, South Cotabato | Tel: (083)227-1155 |
How many barangays are in Tampakan?
14
Tampakan, officially the Municipality of Tampakan (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Tampakan; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Tampakan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tampakan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines….
| Tampakan | |
|---|---|
| Barangays | 14 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Leonard T. Escobillo |
Who lives in South Cotabato?
The population of South Cotabato (excluding General Santos) was 975,476 in the 2020 census, making it one of the country’s most populous province. The population density is 250 inhabitants per square kilometre or 650 inhabitants per square mile.
Who owns Tampakan mine?
Sagittarius Mines, Inc.
The local government of Tampakan has cancelled its agreement with Sagittarius Mines to develop the reserves into a mine in 2020 alleging that the terms of the deal is lopsided against residents and the community….Tampakan mine.
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Owner | |
| Company | Sagittarius Mines, Inc. |
| Website | [1] |
| Year of acquisition | 2001 |
What is the history of Tampakan?
The Municipality of Tampakan was once a barrio of Tupi, South Cotabato. It was a forested area opened through the administration and initiatives of National Land Settlement Administration (NLSA) in the 1930’s.
Who is the mayor in Koronadal City?
Hon. Pacifico Cordada, Jr.
What is Sultan Kudarat known for?
Sultan Kudarat was once a part of the former empire province of Cotabato and is located in the southwestern part of the island of Mindanao. Hundreds of first class caves are actually found in this province. The province is also the top producer of coffee in the Philippines.
Is Tampakan mine operational?
In 2021, the national ban on open-pit mining was lifted, which is said to have opened up the possibility for a revival of the project. According to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), the Philippines COVID-19 recovery plan for the mineral sector includes the development of the Tampakan project targeted for 2022.