Turnover ceremony marks milestone for South Cotabato Provincial Hospital’s new building
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato—The South Cotabato Provincial Hospital celebrated a significant milestone with the turnover and blessing of its newly constructed four-story building at the Protech Center. The facility, which is currently set to serve as the hospital’s outpatient department, is part of a broader plan to improve healthcare services in the province. Dr. Conrado […]
South Cotabato provincial school board hires teachers and non-teaching staff to ease education burdens
South Cotabato, Philippines—To address the shortage of teachers and ensure that no out-of-pocket expenses are imposed on parents, the Provincial School Board (PSB) of South Cotabato has hired additional teaching and non-teaching personnel, including utility workers and security guards. The move aims to bridge the gap in public school staffing while reducing the burden on […]
South Cotabato conducts weighing scale calibration, releases BNS allowances
South Cotabato, Philippines—To ensure accurate child nutrition monitoring, the Nutrition Section of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) conducted its annual calibration of weighing scales in every town of South Cotabato. This initiative aims to guarantee the reliability of weight measurements used by Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in assessing the nutritional status of […]
Animal bites and heart disease top cause of sickness, death in South Cotabato for 2024
KORONADAL CITY – The Office of the Provincial Health Officer in South Cotabato has released its latest report on the top 10 leading causes of morbidity and mortality for 2024, revealing a significant burden of infectious diseases and heart-related conditions in the province. According to the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU) report, animal bites […]
Completion of madrasah school brings hope and gratitude to Barangay Lapu
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The completed two-classroom Madrasah school in Barangay Lapu, Polomolok, stands as a testament to the commitment of the provincial government to education and peace-building in the region. Teacher Johana Adiang expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the project, which she said would significantly benefit the community. “This new Madrasah building is […]
Little Girl Venus Shows Remarkable Progress Under RST sa Nutrisyon
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – Venus, a once-underweight little girl from Barangay Rotonda, has shown remarkable progress in her journey toward better health and nutrition, thanks to the flagship program “Responsable nga Pagtatap kag Pagsagop sa Nutrisyon” (RST sa Nutrisyon) initiated by Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. RST sa Nutrisyon is a comprehensive health and nutrition […]
South Cotabato government steps in to support farmers amid rice price drop
SOUTH COTABATO – The Provincial Government, led by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., has taken measures to assist rice farmers affected by the significant drop in rice prices. Governor Tamayo has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting local rice farmers by purchasing palay (unmilled rice) to provide relief. “If the price drops to ₱19.00, the Provincial […]
10,000 jobs filled as Governor Tamayo drives economic growth in South Cotabato
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. proudly announced that the province has reached its goal of creating 10,000 new jobs, fulfilling his commitment to bolster employment opportunities and economic growth. When he made this statement during his State of the Province Address last July, the governor was determined to highlight that through […]
South Cotabato reaps ₱13 Million in economic gains from national tourism convention
Koronadal City, South Cotabato — The recently concluded national convention of the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP), held in South Cotabato in October, brought an estimated ₱13 million boost to the local economy, marking a successful showcase of the province’s tourism and cultural heritage. The four-day event attracted around 1,500 tourism officers […]
South Cotabato launches ‘TUTOK KAINAN’ program to support pregnant teens
Koronadal City, South Cotabato — Aiming to improve the health of pregnant teenage mothers and promote the birth of healthier babies, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) has launched the “TUTOK KAINAN” dietary supplementation program in South Cotabato. This initiative specifically targets pregnant teenagers across 12 barangays within the province, providing them with vital nutritional support […]
