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 […]
OPENRO strengthens river protection and community livelihoods through 8.9 hectare forest regeneration in Surallah
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | March 3, 2026-The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer, conducted periodic monitoring and mentoring activities for farmer beneficiaries managing an 8.9 hectare Assisted Natural Regeneration site along the Pathom River in Sitio Lamluma, Barangay Little Baguio, Surallah. Provincial Environment […]
Sustainable Livelihood Gains Ground in Tboli as Provincial Agroforestry Project Strengthens Rubber Production and Community Income
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | February 17, 2026-The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer, reinforced its commitment to sustainable livelihood and environmental stewardship as it conducted a monitoring visit and technical demonstration on proper rubber tapping techniques in Sitio Lamlaban, Barangay Sinolon, Tboli. The […]
South Cotabato processes 86,949 Kg of healthcare waste
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato continues to reinforce public health and environmental protection after recording the safe collection and treatment of 86, 949 kg of healthcare waste based in January 2026 record. According to data released by the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, a total […]
Defending the West Philippine Sea: Gov. Tamayo as LPP President Pushes for Resource Protection and Community Welfare
Koronadal City, South Cotabato — Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., as President of the League of Provinces of the Philippines, reaffirmed the League’s firm support for the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea, emphasizing its direct importance to national sovereignty, responsible resource management, and economic development. The West Philippine Sea, which forms part […]
Lake Lahit clean up advances wetland protection and food security efforts in South Cotabato
LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato reinforced its environmental protection and climate resilience efforts following the successful conduct of the 2026 World Wetlands Day Celebration and Lake Clean Up at Lake Lahit in Barangay Lahit Lake Sebu recently. The program is aligned with the flagship governance agenda of Governor Reynaldo […]
South Cotabato Employee Wins Top CSC Honor for Community Changing Innovation
Koronadal City, South Cotabato — The Civil Service Commission has named South Cotabato provincial employee Romel Tison Evangelio as a national winner of the 2025 Gawad LingkodBayan ng Pangulo, recognizing his work that directly improved access and daily life in remote communities across the province. Evangelio, who serves as Administrative Aide III or Driver I […]