PHRMO champions employee growth from recruitment to retirement

South Cotabato, Philippines –  Provincial Human Resource Management Officer (PHRMO) Freda Liza Gazo assures that government service in South Cotabato is not only about fulfilling duties but also about ensuring growth, recognition, and support for employees throughout their entire career journey. “In every department, the Civil Service and the government as a whole provide mandates. Here […]

Tupi IT Park groundbreaking signals South Cotabato’s push for digital transformation

Koronadal City, South Cotabatom, Philippines | September 8, 2025 — Provincial and national leaders joined forces today in Tupi, South Cotabato for the groundbreaking of the Tupi IT Park, a PEZA-registered information technology zone set to generate thousands of jobs and position the province as a rising hub for the ICT and BPO industries in […]

New KPSGIA scholars seal commitment through MOA with Provincial Government

South Cotabato, Philippines – The Kabugwason- Paglaum Scholarship and Grant-In-Aid Program (KPSGIAP)  welcomed Batch 21 Regular College Scholars and Batch 10 Postgraduate Scholars during the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) orientation and signing held on September 6, 2025, at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. The event formalized the scholars’ commitment to pursuing their studies […]

South Cotabato pushes to include vaping in local anti-smoking ordinances

Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | September 8, 2025— The Office of the Provincial Health Officer is urging municipalities in South Cotabato to amend their anti-smoking ordinances to regulate the use of e-cigarettes and vaping, citing increasing health risks, particularly among the youth. John Arlo Codilla, Nurse III and Infectious Disease Head,  said at least […]