South Cotabato Patient’s Struggles Ease with Free Dialysis Care
Tantangan South Cotabato, Philippines – Gena P. Mamon, a resident of Barangay New Iloilo, Tantangan, South Cotabato, expressed her joy and gratitude after receiving free dialysis treatment at the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital. Mamon, a mother with children and a husband who works as a laborer, shared how difficult her life was before she […]
Provincial Government launches anti-dengue campaign following 24% increase in cases
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Government, together with the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), has announced the implementation of a nationwide anti-dengue campaign initiated by the Department of Health (DOH) due to a 24% increase in dengue cases compared to the previous year. According to the Provincial Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (PESU), 788 dengue cases […]
SRAA opens with welcoming speech from Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo
South Cotabato, Philippines — Governor Hon. Reynaldo S. Tamayo welcomed the participants of the SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Athletic Association meet during yesterday’s opening ceremony at the South Cotabato Sports Complex. At least 7,000 student-athletes, coaches and chaperones from various regional divisions attended the event. Governor Tamayo emphasized, “Ngayong linggo ay macocompete kayo, magpapaligsahan kayo, magpapakita kayo […]
Provincial Government commends creative performance of RFOT awardees
South Cotabato, Philippines—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato recognized the creativity of the South Cotabato students who excel during the Regional Festival of Talents (RFOT), representing Region XII as qualifiers in the National Festival of Talents. Maria Teresa S. Haligado, Education Program Supervisor, announced the achievers of the following categories while Governor Hon. Reynaldo S. […]
Provincial Government commends top-performing offices for anti-red tape excellence
South Cotabato, Philippines—-The Provincial Government of South Cotabato recognized departments and units that have attained a 100% or excellent compliance rating for meeting the core requirements of Republic Act 11032 – an Act Promoting the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services, amending for the Purpose Republic Act 9485, otherwise known as […]
Barangay Nutrition Scholar overcomes hardships, finds stability in service
South Cotabato, Philippines – Christine Apolonio, a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) from Barangay Sulit, Polomolok, has found hope and stability in her role despite facing personal and financial struggles. A single mother of two, Apolonio once considered leaving her job in search of better opportunities, especially during a difficult period in her life marked by […]
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 […]
