Anna Liz Cabrido

Koronadal City—South Cotabato famous zipline ride at Lake Sebu town was closed for four days for maintenance check-up, the Office of the Provincial Governor announced Monday. Rudy Jimenea, Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo’s Executive Assistant, said: “only the zipline ride will be closed starting January 13 until January 16 to monitor the integrity of the infrastructure for …

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Koronadal City—Local Police in South Cotabato noted a significant drop in the number of children in conflict with the law from January to October this year, Police Lt. Jojie Alog reported. There were 44 youth offenders recorded this year. Police confirmed that there is a 67 percent decreased compared to 146 cases in 2018, according …

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Koronadal City—The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato eyed to assist towns to resolve future traffic issues as few of the municipalities in the province are getting busier because of the influx of employment. Dar Darnilo Dar, Chairperson of the Committee on Transportation at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, urged other local government units (LGU) in the province …

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Koronadal City—South Cotabato’s new livelihood program aims to provide a business opportunity for residents at the grassroots level, ensuring the 165 beneficiaries of Holding Opportunity for Productive Entrepreneurship (HOPE) Program have a chance to increase daily earnings. Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. said the assistance is not predetermined.  Community organizers assured the P1.6M worth of livelihood …

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Koronadal City—Local official of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) here wished employees of the Provincial Capitol for the exciting year 2020. Lawyer Rochelle Mahinay-Sero, Provincial Director, reminded the government employees that the Christmas season is “an opportune time for amendments because of your limitations at work.” “Commit to improving next year,” Mahinay-Sero …

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Koronadal City—Among 84, 788  preschool children in the province, at least 96 percent are well-nourished and not wasted, a recent Operation Timbang (OPT) report revealed. Rudy Jimenea, Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, said in the last three years, since 2017, malnutrition among preschoolers in South Cotabato is declining. “The flagship program of the Tamayo Administration is …

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Koronadal City—Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. laid down the accomplishments of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato in ensuring the future of the children of the province. The Governor’s plan prioritizes stronger, accessible education for all, protects children’s health— all without shelling out-of-pocket money. “As your governor, I urge you not only take this as your …

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Koronadal City—Fathers too share their precious time to be with their children during the “Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio,” a nationwide polio vaccination campaign that kicked off today. In South Cotabato, health officials were at Barangay Poblacion, Tupi to join the event. “I am happy to see fathers who are here today and are willing to …

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Koronadal City—Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in SOCSKSARGEN confirmed that two towns in South Cotabato are drug-free, Naravy Duquiatan, PDEA Regional Director, said during a press conference held here as the province opened the week-long Drug Abuse, Prevention, and Control today. “We have declared the town of Tantangan as drug-free, and in the next few …

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Koronadal City—“Yes, I could hear you loud and clear!” Every child from South Cotabato who was at the Lagao Gym in General Santos City exclaimed whenever a hearing aid was attached to their ears. Some lost their sense of hearing since birth. South Cotabato’s good friend Starkey Hearing Foundation distributed hearing aids to 532 people …

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