New South Cotabato Jail Warden Strengthens Security and Discipline Amid Contraband and Drug Issues
Koronadal City | October 16, 2025 — The South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center (SCRDC) continues its rigorous reforms under the leadership of Warden Ret. PLtCol. Barney P. Condes, following consecutive operations that uncovered contraband items and confirmed cases of drug use among some Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). Authorities recently confiscated more than ten […]
South Cotabato continues tourism excellence with national board seats and LGU award at 26th ATOP Convention
Koronadal City, South Cotabato -October 16,2025 —The Province of South Cotabato once again made its mark in the field of tourism as two of its representatives were elected to the National Board of the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) during its 26th National Convention held in Baguio City from October 1 to 3, 2025. Among the newly elected officers […]
South Cotabato Advances Preparation of New Schedule of Market Values to Ensure Fair and Transparent Property Valuation
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Provincial Assessor’s Office (OPASS), continues its comprehensive efforts in preparing the Schedule of Market Values (SMV) for all classes of real property, in line with Republic Act No. 12001, otherwise known as the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA). Engr. Ritchie Ballesta, REA, Officer-in-Charge of […]