As the Chief Executive of the province, I am pleased to warmly welcome each of you to the newly reinaugurated official website of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato.
Since the advent of my administration, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato has been steadfastly dedicated to boosting our local communities by providing excellent public services and by engaging in community immersion to have a better understanding of the predicaments of all our constituents including those who live in far-flung areas. Such commitment is an important foundation of Tama At Maayos Na Serbisyo.
Over recent years, the provincial government has taken advantage of many opportunities to spur local progress and development through key projects and programs including the free hospitalization and free education programs, and through dynamic leadership, which helped build the resilience of South Cotabateños during times of economic, health and or disaster-related concerns.
Rest assured, I will be in constant search of multiple opportunities to further expand and strengthen our economy, to invest in sound infrastructure, to promote effective governance and government service, to improve quality of life for all, and to transform our homeland into a province we can be proud of.
Sa mga mamamayan ng South Cotabato, patuloy tayong magkaisa upang makamit natin ang isang lalawigang maunlad at tunay na angat sa lahat.
Governor
Koronadal City, South Cotabato | December 15, 2025 —The Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) has renewed its call for safe and firecracker-free Christmas and New Year celebrations following a rise in fireworks-related injuries in South Cotabato, according to Eldon Serame, Health Education and Promotions Officer of OPHO. “A...
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South Cotabato, Philippines — The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG), headed by Provincial Agriculturist Raul D. Teves, DVM, was recognized as Best Program Partner during the 2025 Regional Gawad Sulong Awards held at the Greenleaf Hotel in General Santos City. The Regional Gawad Sulong, organized by the Department of Social...
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South Cotabato, Philippines | December 15, 2025 —- The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has implemented a water system project that significantly improves access to potable water for residents of Purok Waling-Waling, Barangay Lamian Banwa, in the municipality of Surallah. The project, with a total cost of ₱3,592,031.40, was funded...
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Lake Sebu, South Cotabato Philippines| December 13, 2025 — The Local Government Unit of Lake Sebu has officially launched “HEMKEN,” a 120-day LGU-led supplemental feeding program designed to reduce malnutrition among children, while strengthening the municipality’s alignment with Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr.’s nutrition and health agenda. Mayor...
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South Cotabato, Philippines | December 13, 2025 – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato brought together Provincial School Board (PSB) Teachers, Learning Support Aides, Clerks, Security Guards, and Utility Workers for a festive Christmas Party and contract signing, highlighting the province’s continued investment in education and public service. The event...
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South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO) and the Model Family Association of South Cotabato (MOFASCO), strengthened its commitment to public service and inter-provincial solidarity this Christmas season by extending assistance to families affected by recent calamities in...
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Pasig City, Metro Manila—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato was recognized by the DILG Central Office for its Civil Society Organization (CSO) Academy as a pioneering LGU in the Philippines, setting a benchmark for people’s participation and effective local governance. The award cited South Cotabato’s outstanding commitment to advancing people’s...
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South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is reinforcing its compliance with Civil Service rules, reiterating the strict prohibition on gambling during official working hours. Provincial Human Resource Management Officer, Fredaliza P. Gazo, emphasized that all forms of gambling—whether online, mobile-based with betting elements, or conducted in...
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SOUTH COTABATO — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (OPDRRMO), extended immediate relief assistance to families affected by flash floods in Barangay Basag, Tboli. A total of 10 families were identified as the initial beneficiaries of the relief...
Read MoreThe province is a key player in the merging of South Cotabato , Sarangani and General Santos City into one of the country’s fastest growing development clusters known as SOCSARGEN. SOCSARGEN serves as a gateway for the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).
With its location, it is easily accessible from neighboring ASEAN countries via SOCSARGEN’s entryway, General Santos City , with its International Standard Airport that puts key cities in Asia just three to four hours flying time away.
There’s a Fish Port Complex that serves the region’s thriving fishing industry. The Makar Wharf is a major port-of-call in international shipping, and one of the most important ports in Mindanao .
All have paved the way to make the constantly evolving SOCSARGEN the venue for a synergetic relationship. SOCSARGEN’s gateway, General Santos City , is merely five minutes away from one of South Cotabato ‘s municipalities, Polomolok.