GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/4 Feb) – Police authorities here are drawing up stringent security measures in preparation for the city’s 71st foundation anniversary celebration and Kalilangan Festival 2010 slated later this month.

KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/7 Jan) – The city government here opened Thursday a four-day grand celebration as homage to the city’s founding 70 years ago and its continuing development as one of the fast-growing economic and cultural hub in the country’s southern corridor.

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / March 6) - Seven local government units are set to compete in this year’s Kaamulan street dancing competition, including former champion San Fernando, Cesar Apao, spokesperson to Gov. Jose Ma. R. Zubiri Jr said.

Apao said it is all-systems go for the competition.

KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews/5 Dec 5) – Parade of colorful boats will highlight the celebration of the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival on December 19 in Cotabato City.

These richly-decorated boats, called 'ginakit' in Maguindanaon dialect, depict Arab missionary Shariff Muhammad Kabunsuan's ship when he first landed in Grande de Mindanao in the 15th century.