Being one of Mindanao’s gems in the south, SOCCSKSARGEN has a lot more to offer than meets the eye. With a wide range of things to see and do in the region, from the mountain ranges of Sultan Kudarat, historic buildings and mosques of South Cotabato,

SOCCSKSARGEN Overview Located in the south-central portion of Mindanao, the SOCCSKSARGEN Region (aka SOX Region) comprises 4 provinces and 1 highly-urbanized independent city. Region XII is also called the “12th Paradise of the Philippines.” SOX consists of the provinces of South Cotabato, (North) Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani,