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 […]
South Cotabato to welcome Thailand this October 20
Koronadal City—True to its regional tourism banner “Bring the World to SOX”, South Cotabato will be welcoming Thai guests this October 20-24, 2019 for a possible partnership next year, an official from the Provincial Tourism Council of South Cotabato, Inc. (PTCSCI) confirmed. Abigail Garcia, PTCSCI Secretary, said 10 school owners and teachers in Thailand will […]
Outstanding barangay and lupong tagapamayapa highlight Liga Day in South Cotabato
Koronadal City—Barangay council members in various towns in South Cotabato attended the Liga ng mga Barangay Day held at South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center to witness the awarding ceremony of the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Award and Dangal ng Barangay Award, which highlighted this years 16th Liga Day. Ronaldo Malabuyoc, Provincial Federation President of the […]
South Cotabato speeds up ZOD to fight polio
Koronadal City—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato eyed 20 barangays which are “most likely to recognize as Zero Open defecation communities” in the next few months, a strategy of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) to fight polio. Dr. Rogelio Aturdido, Provincial Health Officer, said the countdown has just started after the provincial health team […]
South Cotabato receives ‘Best Rabies Program Implementer’ national award
Koronadal City—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato bagged the Best Implementer National Award in the rabies eradication program this year. Dr. Milo Quinton, the Rabies Progam Coordinator, said the recognition is awarded to South Cotabato by the Bureau of Animal Industry for the unwavering support, tireless dedication, and excellent implementation of Rabies Eradication Program. “At […]
GSIS readies fund to buy out loans of government employees from private lenders
Koronadal City—The government social insurance institution Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is now ready to accept application loans of employees of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato from private banks after Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo signed a memorandum of agreement with GSIS recently. Alex Basco, Human Resource Management Development Officer, said the GSIS Financial Assistance Loan […]
South Cotabato celebrates ‘kawayan festival’
Koronadal City–In its bid to spread the importance of bamboo in environmental protection and as a product for economic growth, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato reinforced its role in providing assistance to bamboo farmers through the “Kawayan Festival,” an annual gathering of experts which recognize bamboo as an investment. Emmanuel Jumilla, Assistant Provincial Planning […]
Gov. Tamayo attends integrity in public procurement seminar in Thailand
Koronadal City— South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. made his time to attend a High-Level Seminar on Increasing Transparency and Integrity in Public Procurement in the Context of Sustainable Development Goals last September 9-10, 2019 at Centara Grand Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. Tamayo moved one step further in committing transparency in government purchases to receive “better […]
