South Cotabato launches ongoing mass vaccination for dogs and cats in Norala

South Cotabato — The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVet) continues its commitment to rabies prevention with the ongoing mass vaccination campaign in the Municipality of Norala this November. Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Ramelo G. Quinton, DVM, encouraged pet owners to participate in the ongoing vaccination activities in Norala and the upcoming municipal campaigns “Vaccinating pets […]

Governor Tamayo delivers 2025 State of the Children’s Address

Koronadal City, Philippines | November 6, 2025 — South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. reaffirmed his strong commitment to child welfare and development during his 2025 State of the Children’s Address (SOCHA) held in South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. Governor Tamayo emphasized the Provincial Government’s efforts to uphold the four fundamental rights of […]

South Cotabato sees slight dip in flu cases; no deaths recorded

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato- November 7, 2025— Even as influenza continues to sweep across parts of Mindanao, South Cotabato stands as a picture of quiet resilience. The Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU) of South Cotabato reported a 3% decline in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases from January to October 25, 2025 ,  a sign that the province’s […]

GreenMed Awards drive cleaner, safer care for South Cotabato communities

Koronadal City, South Cotabato- South Cotabato has launched the 2025 GreenMed Excellence Award to push hospitals and clinics toward stricter, smarter healthcare, waste practices- aimed at safer neighborhoods, cleaner waterways, and better patient experience across the province. Seigfred Falaviano, Provincial Environment and Management Officer,  said the contest uses incentives to strengthen compliance with Provincial Ordinance […]

South Cotabato dispatched relief and humanitarian assistance to typhoon-affected areas in Cebu

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has dispatched relief and humanitarian assistance to typhoon-affected communities in Cebu Province, reaffirming its commitment to extend help beyond the province’s borders in times of crisis. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. has directed concerned provincial offices, including the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) and the Provincial […]