South Cotabato becomes first lgu to attain PRIME-HRM Level II

South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has made history as the first local government unit (LGU) in the province to be certified under the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management, more commonly known as PRIME HRM. Freda Liza Gazo, Provincial Human Resource Management […]
PHRMO champions employee growth from recruitment to retirement

South Cotabato, Philippines – Provincial Human Resource Management Officer (PHRMO) Freda Liza Gazo assures that government service in South Cotabato is not only about fulfilling duties but also about ensuring growth, recognition, and support for employees throughout their entire career journey. “In every department, the Civil Service and the government as a whole provide mandates. Here […]
BAU chief assures processing of honorarium for provincial family health navigators

South Cotabato, Philippines| September 3, 2025 – Barangay Affairs Chief Dennis Dignadice assured the Provincial Family Health Navigators (PFHN) that the release of honorarium is being prioritized. “They are required to sign their contracts and submit their accomplishment reports before the honorarium can be release,” Dignadice said. He assured that the matter is being closely addressed to prevent […]
Civil service month honors values of patriotism, integrity, and excellence

South Cotabato, Philippines | September 2, 2025 –As the Philippine Civil Service marks its 125th Foundation Anniversary, the Office of the Provincial Human Resource Management Officer highlighted the purpose behind the month-long celebration: to honor the role of government workers in nation-building and to reinforce the values that define public service with a theme of […]
OPHRMO features four events celebrating Capitol Employees’ talents Civil Service Month

South Cotabato, Philippines | September 1, 2025 –The Office of the Provincial Human Resource Management Officer officially launched the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration this September, with a full lineup of activities designed to recognize the dedication, talent and creativity of government employees. Freda Liza Gazo, the Provincial Human Resource Management Officer, said the […]
RST organization set to stand independently by year-end

Koronadal City, South Cotabato| August 26, 2025 – The Barangay Affairs Unit, under the Office of the Provincial Governor, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Reinforced Services Task Force (RST) People’s Organization, in line with the directive of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. According to Dennis Dignadice, Barangay Affairs Chief of South Cotabato, one […]
SCPH Celebrates 56th Anniversary, eyes to become a Tertiary Hospital

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato| August 18, 2025 — The South Cotabato Provincial Hospital (SCPH) marked its 56th founding anniversary with a series of activities while claiming its vision of becoming a tertiary hospital in the next three years. The celebration kicked off with a motorcade that wound through the city, followed by a Thanksgiving mass […]
Barangay Affairs Unit of South Cotabato Strengthens the support to local communities

South Cotabato, Philippines | August 14, 2025 – The Barangay Affairs Unit (BAU) under the Office of the Provincial Governor reaffirmed its commitment to assisting local communities, ensuring that barangays, puroks, sitios, and even non-government organizations have a reliable partner in addressing their needs or any development in the area. According to Dennis C. Dignadice, the Barangay […]
South Cotabato pushes for enhanced tutorial programs for the next 3 years to Sustain High Literacy Rate

South Cotabato, Philippines| August 12, 2025 – The provincial government of South Cotabato is strengthening its commitment to accessible and quality education through the augmentation of tutorial programs, particularly in reading, for the next three years. While free education is already available in the province, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. emphasized the need to enhance current […]
SCRDC releases 15 PDLs this June 2025

South Cotabato, Philippines —- The South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center (SCPRDC) released 15 Persons Deprived of Liberty this June, according to records. Jail Warden Juan Lanzaderas confirmed that three of the inmates were involved in drug-related cases. “These releases are part of the facility’s ongoing efforts in coordination with the courts and legal agencies to […]