18/07/2026
Congratulations, Team Polomolok!
KORONADAL CITY – The municipality of Polomolok emerged as the grand champion of the "Flavors of the South Year 4" culinary competition held in Koronadal City on Friday, July 17.
The high-stakes gastronomic battle drew cooking teams from eight municipalities across South Cotabato, each vying to showcase the province’s diverse culinary identity.
While Polomolok took the top spot, the municipality of Lake Sebu secured first runner-up, and Koronadal City finished as second runner-up.
In addition to the overall championship, competing municipalities took home minor category titles:
- Polomolok: Best Appetizer and Best Innovative Pancit
- Lake Sebu: Best Main Dish
The "Flavors of the South" is a premier culinary showcase featured annually during the Tnalak Festival. The event brings together local chefs, home cooks, food producers, and artisans to highlight the province's rich agricultural yield and cultural heritage.
This year’s competition was held in conjunction with the landmark 27th Tnalak Festival and the 60th Founding Anniversary of South Cotabato.
(Photo courtesy of Ruel Ambat)