51,500 Sq. M. of Water Lilies Cleared in Lake Sebu on Governor Tamayo’s Orders
Under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., the Provincial Government of South Cotabato intensified its people centered environmental protection drive after clearing more than 51,500 square meters of water lilies and water hyacinths from Lake Sebu and Lake Selotonin December 2025, strengthening water security and safeguarding the livelihoods of lakeshore communities.Provincial Environment and […]
South Cotabato battles 28,800 kiloliters of infectious waste to keep communities safe
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has significantly strengthened public health protection and environmental safety after the treatment of more than 28,800 kiloliters of infectious waste from hospitals and health facilities across the province in December 2025, according to the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer. Under the province’s Integrated Infectious Waste […]
CATCH UP Opens 2026 with Water Survey Supporting Gov. Tamayo’s Goal of Clean Water for All South Cotabato Communities
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines – January 7, 2026 | CATCH-UP initiative conducted its first water system survey last January 6, 2026 in Sitio Paraiso Barangay El Nonokin Banga and Purok 2, Barangay Polo in Polomolok, marking an important step toward improving access to safe and reliable water in communities with limited access to basic […]
OPENRO treats over 21,800 kilos of infectious waste, strengthens public health safeguards in South Cotabato
South Cotabato — The Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (OPENRO) reported that its Integrated Provincial Environment Management Center (IPEMC) operations collected 33,789.00 kilos of infectious waste for treatment and treated 21,813.30 kilos in November 2025, reinforcing the province’s continuing effort to keep hazardous health facility waste from becoming a risk to […]
Christmas of service and love brings lasting support to remote sitios of Canahay, Suralah
South Cotabato, Philippines – The spirit of Christmas reached some of the farthest communities of Barangay Canahay as the “Pasko ng Paglilingkod at Pagmamahal” brought concrete help and renewed hope to residents of Sitio Batnawan, Sitio Lambuoy, and Sitio Lembukon in Barangay Canajay in the town of Surallah. Led by Mr. Rolly Doane C. Aquino, […]
Mindanao’s Only PPOP Group “One South” Wins Cultural Excellence Award at 10th PPOP Music Awards
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — One South (Active Talents Guild), hailed as Mindanao’s only Pinoy Pop (PPOP) group, brought pride to Koronadal City and the entire region after receiving a Cultural Excellence Award during the 10th PPOP Music Awards held on November 29 at the historic Metropolitan Theater in Manila. The recognition placed One South […]
Sitio Lambukon gets 2nd “tire path,” improving access, safety, and emergency response in Upper Maculan
LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato, December 1, 2025 — Sitio Lambukon in Barangay Upper Maculan took a major step forward as the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through its CATCH UP program and in coordination with the Office of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (OPDRRMO), launched the sitio’s second concrete-block tire path project to […]
South Cotabato honors “green champions” for cleaner towns, safer hospitals, and greener homes on 8th Provincial Ecological Day
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato –The 8th Provincial Ecology Day, held earlier at the South Cotabato Gymnasium, showcased how clean-up drives, waste segregation, and greener spaces are already translating into safer neighborhoods, healthier hospitals, and more climate-resilient communities across the province. Spearheaded by the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (OPENRO) in partnership with […]
South Cotabato steps up tree planting and convergence for GIDA communities
Koronadal City, South Cotabato– Fresh from its November 7 tree planting and convergence operation in Sitio Sufo, Barangay Seloton Lake Sebu, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato is gearing up for a bigger inter-agency tree planting, gift-giving, and service caravan for geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) on December 10, 2025. Project Development Officer II […]
Headlines: South Cotabato crafts three-year investment plan with inclusive, sustainable development goals
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has taken a decisive step toward charting the province’s development direction for the next three years with the conduct of a three-day presentation and critiquing of the proposed programs, projects, and activities under the Provincial Development Investment Program (PDIP) 2026–2028. The three-day activity, held in Davao City, gathered heads […]