South Cotabato’s Supplementary Feeding Program in Full Swing
South Cotabato, Philippines – In a concerted effort to combat the pervasive issue of hunger and malnutrition, South Cotabato has launched a supplementary feeding program that promises to make a significant impact on the lives of its most vulnerable citizens. With at least 1,000 malnourished children and pregnant women identified as beneficiaries, the program is […]
South Cotabato shines as finalist in 2023 Most Business-Friendly LGU Awards
In a resounding testament to its commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato (PGSC) has once again clinched a spot as a finalist in the highly coveted 2023 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards. This prestigious recognition is conferred by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, underscoring PGSC’s […]
‘RST sa Nutrisyon’ brings 75 malnourished kids out from severe malnutrition
Koronadal City— After its launching in February, Responsableng Pag-Sagop kag Pag-Tatap sa Nutrisyon (RST sa Nutrisyon) identified 105 malnourished children in Barangay Laconon, Tboli, to protect them from unprecedented food and nutrition problem in South Cotabato. Months later, among the identified beneficiaries, assigned Barangay Nutrition Scholars in the area submitted the nutrition status of 75 […]
Undergoing construction in South Cotabato provincial hospital now at 30%
Koronadal City —In a bid to further elevate the quality of healthcare services provided to the community, the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital has embarked on an expansion project. The project was initiated in October last year and aims to address the growing demand for medical care and create a more spacious facility that meets the […]
South Cotabato provincial hospital to create consultation day with cancer, kidney specialists
Koronadal City—The Provincial Hospital in South Cotabato is planning to conduct consultation day with specialist doctors in cancer and kidney as the hospital administration has also engaged the services of private medical practitioners as visiting physicians, consultants, and specialists, Dr. Conrado Brana, Provincial Hospital Chief, said in an interview. “We are working out the schedule […]
No new ASF case in South Cotabato in the last 11 months—PVET
The Provincial Veterinary claimed that no new case of ASF was reported in South Cotabato in the last 11 months. Dr. Ella Rose Frugalidad reported that the Bureau of Animal Industry upgraded the status of the town of Suralah from a red zone to a pink or buffer. “Based on the ASF Progression report, there […]
South Cotabato bags major awards in nutrition program implementation
Koronadal City—As its flagship service of Tama kag Maayo nga Serbisyo, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato received four major awards in the recently concluded Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony held at EMR Center Friday. Rudy Jimenea, Provincial Information Officer, who is also the Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, received the green banner award for South Cotabato based […]
South Cotabato is ready to produce more medical doctors—Gov. Tamayo
Koronadal City—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is ready to produce more doctors and bridge the decreasing number of medical practitioners in the country, as Sen. Francis Tolentino asked Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr during the latter’s visit to the 24th Tnalak Festival. “Please include in your efforts na magkaroon ng maraming doktor. Let us establish […]
Solar panels to light up South Cotabato Provincial Hospital
Koronadal City—With the looming cost of electricity, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato planned to install solar panels at the Provincial Hospital, Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. announced. “We can save at least P2M from electricity cost when we establish solar panels,” the governor commented during an interview. The governor tried alternative sources of energy to […]
P6.4M share from Health Plus Shop-in-a-Shop turned over to Gov. Tamayo
Koronadal City—Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. received a whooping P6.4M worth of earnings from Mahintana’s Foundation Health Plus Shop-in-a-Shop, a private-public partnership (PPP) that caters the delivery of medicines in all Provincial Government of South Cotabato-owned hospitals. He accepted the 70 percent rebate of the net income last year. Based on the record, the 2022 sales […]
