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, […]
Gov. Tamayo pushes upgrade in GenSan port as seen to drive investments, jobs in South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Philippines | March 28, 2026 — Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. is pushing for the installation of a crane at the Port of General Santos, saying it is critical to unlocking faster logistics, higher investments, and increased economic activity in South Cotabato. Tamayo said about ₱2 billion has already been allocated for […]
Tamayo-led South Cotabato records surge in investments, jobs in 2025
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Philippines | March 24, 2026 — South Cotabato posted a sharp rise in investments and job generation under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., according to data from the South Cotabato Economic, Investment and Promotions Center (SCEIPC). Records show that new investments increased from 3,114 in 2019 to 19,553 in […]
South Cotabato completes Health and Wellness Clinic to boost HIV care
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has completed the ₱19.98-million IPHO Health and Wellness Clinic in Barangay Paraiso, expanding HIV care and public health services under Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr.. Located in Koronadal City, the facility serves as an HIV/AIDS Primary Care Center and Public Health Laboratory, offering complete treatment […]
Tamayo administration expands early childhood services, reaches 134K children in South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Philippines | March 23, 2026 — Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. has expanded South Cotabato’s early childhood care and development (ECCD) program, increasing the number of children served from 19,704 in 2019 to 134,072 in 2026. Since 2019, the provincial government has constructed 70 ECCD centers to improve access to early learning […]