HOPE Program gives hope to 165 beneficiaries
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 […]
Local DILG encourages gov’t employees to commit to improving next year
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 […]
96 percent of preschool children in South Cotabato are healthy—OPT report confirms
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 […]
Gov. Tamayo presents state of the children of South Cotabato
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 […]
Fathers share time to submit children for oral polio vaccine
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 […]
PDEA declares 2 South Cotabato towns as drug-free
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 […]
532 South Cotabatenos obtain the greatest gift of hearing
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 […]
South Cotabato strengthens cultural heritage
Koronadal City—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato laid down its plan in the next three years as the Local Arts Council conducted a Local Development Planning Workshop to ensure that local cultural heritage and arts are protected. Indira Cagaanan, Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Museum Promotions Unit Officer-In-Charge, said members of the council were invited to […]
New batch of rebel returnees in South Cotabato receive P85k government assistance
Koronadal City—Twenty six (26) rebel returnees in South Cotabato received a total of P85, 000 livelihood and financial assistance from the Provincial Government during a formal turn-over ceremony held recently. These former rebels surrendered last year. Grace Rodel, a social worker and the focal person of the Local Reintegration Program of South Cotabato, said the […]
Lake Sebu, Koronadal bag ‘Most Outstanding Model Family’ in South Cotabato
Koronadal City—As the sole province in the entire Philippines that continues to recognize “Most Oustanding Model Family,” the Provincial Government of South Cotabato awarded plaque of recognition to the model families of Lake Sebu (regular category) and the City of Koronadal (Indigenous People category) in a recently awarding ceremony. The Pama Family of Lake Sebu […]
