South Cotabato strengthens education access through Kabugwason–Paglaum Scholarship Program
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., continues to uphold its commitment to accessible and equitable education through the Kabugwason–Paglaum Scholarship and Grant-In-Aid Program (KPSGIAP). Anchored on the province’s vision of “Free Education for All,” KPSGIAP opens opportunities for deserving and underprivileged students […]
South Cotabato strengthens agricultural development with new facilities and farm equipment
Banga, South Cotabato — The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) of South Cotabato marked another milestone in advancing the province’s agricultural sector with infrastructure projects such as two gymnasiums, the Banana Tissue Culture Building, and newly acquired farm machineries at the Provincial Nursery and Demonstration Farm in Banga. Dr. Raul Teves, Provincial Agriculturist, said […]
Provincial hospital outpatient department allocates ₱3M, serves 173 animal bite patients daily for Free
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines| October 17, 2025— The Outpatient Department (OPD) of the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital (SCPH) continues to expand its services as more residents seek medical attention, particularly for animal bites, due to the free healthcare services offered by the provincial government. According to Dr. Ana Marie Tuburan, OPD Chief, patients do […]
South Cotabato sets the gold standard in responsible mining practices
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (OPENRO), continues to solidify its reputation as a national model in responsible small-scale mining, balancing environmental protection with sustainable livelihood for local communities. At present, five licensed mineral processing plants are operating across the province, each duly authorized to […]
South Cotabato leads SOCCSKSARGEN as fastest-growing economy in 2024
KORONADAL CITY , South Cotabato— The Province of South Cotabato has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region for 2024, posting a 6.9 percent growth rate based on the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. The province’s economy expanded from ₱138.40 billion in 2023 to ₱148.01 billion in 2024, marking a strong […]