South Cotabato cuts fuel costs by up to 77%, saves ₱233K in power under austerity program
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has reduced gasoline expenses by as much as 77 percent while saving over ₱233,000 in electricity costs, following the early implementation of austerity measures and a four-day work week—without disrupting essential public services. According to Anna Rose Z. Kasan, the initiative was rolled out […]
South Cotabato PDRRMO urges preparedness as PAGASA issues El Niño alert
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Office of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (OPDRRMO) of South Cotabato has called on residents and communities to remain alert and prepared following an El Niño advisory issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA). According to PAGASA, the advisory signals the possible […]
OPHO Steps up year-round surveillance as heat-related and infectious diseases rise in South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY — The Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) has intensified its year-round surveillance and public health interventions as South Cotabato continues to experience rising cases of heat-related and infectious diseases amid temperatures reaching up to 36°C. The provincial health office said its monitoring system remains active throughout all seasons as part of […]