South Cotabato boosts emergency preparedness in quarry operations through first aid training
Strengthening workplace safety and emergency preparedness among quarry workers, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Mines and Geosciences Division (OPENRO MGD), successfully concluded a two day Standard First Aid Training for Quarry Operations in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Surallah and the […]
South Cotabato Champions Responsible Mining and Community Partnership in Mindanao Forum
Reinforcing its commitment to transparent governance and people centered development, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato highlighted the importance of responsible and inclusive mining during the 32nd annual symposium of the Mindanao Association of Mining Engineers, Inc. held at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City. Representing Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., Provincial Environment and […]
710 square meters of water weeds cleared from Lake Sebu
LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato — A total of 710 square meters of floating water weeds was removed from Lake Sebu during a clean-up drive led by the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer, helping protect the lake and support local livelihoods. The clean-up was conducted at Lot 70 in Isla Tebowow, Poblacion, […]
South Cotabato expands biodiversity corridors to strengthen ecosystem balance
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is intensifying its efforts to expand biodiversity corridors across the province, a strategic environmental initiative aimed at securing water supply, boosting agricultural productivity, and reducing disaster risks for local communities. As part of this initiative, a recent site visit was conducted covering a total of 39.62 hectares of previously […]
South Cotabato Triples Sand and Gravel Revenue to Over ₱45 Million, Boosts Funding for Barangay Programs
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has recorded a significant increase in revenue from sand and gravel tax collections, rising from ₱15 million to more than ₱45 million annually, following strengthened governance and stricter regulation of natural resource operations. According to Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Siegfred Flaviano, the […]
Gov. Tamayo, DSWD-12 Ink Pact to Fight Malnutrition Among 20,000 Day Care Pupils
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XII have officially solidified their partnership to combat child malnutrition, signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the 2026 cycle of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP). Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. and DSWD-12 […]
South Cotabato strengthens climate preparedness as possible El Niño looms
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is reinforcing its climate preparedness measures to safeguard communities amid projections of a possible El Niño later this year, in line with Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr.’s commitment to responsive and people centered governance. This comes after the Department of Science and Technology Philippine […]
South Cotabato Strengthens Mental Health Services With Finalized Sdec Operations Manual
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato took a significant step to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support services after the Manual of Operations for the Special Drug Education Center SDEC is completed, reinforcing its Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. access to responsive public service. The manual, developed through a collaborative […]
South Cotabato Bolsters Reintegration Drive with Validation of 13 Returnees
The Joint AFP- PNP Intelligence Committee or JAPIC has conducted the validation of ten Friends Rescued and three Former Violent Extremists as part of the intensified peace-building efforts of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato. The validation process serves as a critical component of the government’s broader reintegration program, implemented in partnership with various national […]
Hazard Assessment in Tupi Barangays Strengthens Community Preparedness and Climate Resilience in South Cotabato
Local communities in the Municipality of Tupi are taking an important step toward stronger climate resilience following a comprehensive barangay hazard assessment conducted under the CLIMATE CARE Project, an initiative aimed at identifying environmental risks and strengthening disaster preparedness at the grassroots level. The activity was conducted in close coordination with the Provincial Environment Management […]