AI-Driven TB Detection Now in 8 areas of South Cotabato

Koronadal, South Cotabato |September 05, 2025 – South Cotabato marked a major milestone in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) with the rollout of AI-powered diagnostic technologies across eight areas of the province. According to John Arlo Codilla, Nurse-III and Head of the Provincial TB Control Unit, South Cotabato is among the first provinces in the […]

South Cotabato rolls out tire path pavement to improve access in remote areas

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Convergence Approach for Change Unification Program (CATCH-UP), has launched an innovative initiative to ease road accessibility challenges in disadvantaged and hard-to-reach communities. According to Cris Pingkunn Fuentes, Project Development Officer II, the concept for this project was first proposed by Mr. Romel T. Evangelio, a driver of […]

BAU chief assures processing of honorarium for provincial family health navigators

South Cotabato, Philippines| September 3, 2025 – Barangay Affairs Chief Dennis Dignadice assured the Provincial Family Health Navigators (PFHN)  that the release of honorarium is being prioritized. “They are required to sign their contracts and submit their accomplishment reports before the honorarium can be release,” Dignadice said. He assured that the matter is being closely addressed to prevent […]

Jail congestion eases as SCRDC population drops to 467

Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | September 4, 2025-–The South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center (SCRDC) jail congestion eases and is no longer experiencing congestion in its jail facilities, according to Provincial Warden Juan R. Lanzaderas Jr. “The population of our PDLs dropped, leaving us with vacant cells,” Lanzaderas said. As of the latest count, the […]

South Cotabato steps up rabies fight, aids farmers in Tupi

South Cotabato, Philippines – The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVet) intensified its rabies prevention campaign while extending vital veterinary services to farmers during an outreach program in Sitio Datal Ngisi, Barangay Kablon, Tupi. Twenty dogs and two cats were vaccinated against rabies, while 2 dogs received medical treatment during the program. A total of […]

SP approves 3954 resolutions in the last six years

Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | September 3, 2025 – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato has reviewed and approved 3,954 resolutions from July 2019 to the present date, beginning with the first term of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., in its commitment to deliver and implement “Tama at Maayos na Serbisyo.” These resolutions reflect […]