PhilHealth accredits 20 ‘GAMOT’ pharmacies in South Cotabato to boost free outpatient medicine access
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES | May 18, 2026— Access to free essential and maintenance medicines is now closer to South Cotabateños as PhilHealth officially accredited 20 institutional pharmacies across the province under its flagship outpatient drug benefit program as of May 10, 2026. The initiative is part of the PhilHealth GAMOT program, which stands […]
South Cotabato unveils vibrant celebration during media launching of 60th Foundation Anniversary and 27th Tnalak Festival
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato officially launched the celebration of the 60th Foundation Anniversary of South Cotabato and the 27th Tnalak Festival in a vibrant media launching program held at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. The event gathered provincial officials, municipal leaders, members of the media, vloggers, […]
PSWDO South Cotabato certified as ‘Mother-Baby Friendly Workplace’ by DOH 12
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO | May 4, 2026 — In a significant move toward fostering a supportive environment for working mothers and clients, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) has officially received the Mother-Baby Friendly Workplace Certification from the Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development SOCCSKSARGEN. The recognition was formally handed over […]
South Cotabato moves to protect Seven Falls with carrying capacity study
City of Koronadal, South Cotabato, Philippines | April 27, 2026—-The Provincial Government of South Cotabato welcomed steps to conduct a carrying capacity study for the Seven Falls in Lake Sebu, reinforcing efforts to balance tourism growth with environmental protection. South Cotabato Economic and Enterprise Management Head Tyronn Jan Villanueva emphasized that the initiative is critical […]
Nutrition team flags teen pregnancy, child malnutrition among school children, potable water issues in South Cotabato
Koronadal City, SOuth Cotabato, Philippines | April 20, 2026—A weeklong evaluation by the Provincial Nutrition Evaluation Team identified three major concerns in South Cotabato: rising teenage pregnancy, persistent malnutrition among school children, and limited access to safe drinking water in some communities. The findings emerged from field assessments conducted across selected municipalities as part of […]
South Cotabato health official warns of heat stroke risk amid rising temperatures
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — As heat indices across the region continue to hover at dangerous levels, the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital has issued an urgent advisory regarding the life-threatening risks of heat stroke. Dr. Bryan Non, Medical Officer III of the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital (SCPH), emphasized that heat stroke is not merely a common […]
Gov. Tamayo highlights patriotism as core value in South Cotabato governance
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Philippines | April 6, 2026 — Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. underscored patriotism as a core value of governance, calling for unity and shared responsibility among public servants and citizens. Gov. Tamayo echoed the message, linking patriotism to good governance. “If there is patriotism in our hearts, we will be united for […]
Gov. Tamayo welcomes TESDA officials, boosts support for cultural communities
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Philippines | April 1, 2026 — Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. welcomed national officials of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for a consultative meeting on culture and arts programs supporting local cultural communities and Manlilikha ng Bayan artisans. The visit was led by TESDA Deputy Director General Nelly Nita Dillera, […]
South Cotabato distributes radios to expand information access in remote communities
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Philiippines | March 30, 2026 — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has expanded its grassroots information drive by distributing radio sets to underserved communities, ensuring wider access to government programs and services. The Office of the Provincial Information Officer (OPIO) distributed 50 radio units to Barangay Miasong in Tupi and […]
Fuel prices rise, but South Cotabato reframes tourism through experience
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | March 29, 2026—In South Cotabato, where destinations like Lake Sebu, Tboli, Polomolok and Tupi draw visitors for their culture and landscapes, rising fuel prices are reshaping how tourism is planned and experienced. For the provincial tourism unit, the challenge is clear: higher travel costs may reduce demand, shorten stays, […]