SoCot: First LGU in Ph to Procure GeneXpert 16-Module Machine

Koronadal City, South Cotabato – In order to aid and expand the COVID-19 testing capacity in South Cotabato, the provincial government headed by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr has purchased the Cepheid GeneXpert 16-Module Machine from Metro Manila. The machine arrived last Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the General Santos City International Airport, and was […]

DA-12 turns-over Php8 Million worth of post-harvest facilities and machineries  to SouthCot

The Department of Agriculture Region 12 formally turns-over the Php8 million worth of post-harvest facilities and machinery to the Provincial Government of South Cotabato through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist. Earlier, a dedication of post-harvest facilities and machinery was conducted at the Provincial Scion Grove, Nursery, and Demonstration Farm at Brgy. Reyes, Banga town. […]

SoCot Maintains Strict Border Lockdown

Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato (PGSC), in its fight against COVID-19 has continued to implement a strict border lockdown through a “No CCTS Card, No Entry Policy.” The new executive order of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. provides for policies that would lessen, if not stop, the spread of […]

“Guno Kem Ye”, a facility for Tboli pregnant women soon to rise in Surallah

“Guno Kem Ye” or “Bahay ni Nanay”,  a culture-sensitive halfway home where pregnant women from  T’boli communities can stay for a week before the scheduled delivery day for free will soon be available for the indigenous people of Surallah and its neighboring areas. Early this week, the Guno Nem Ye conducted its groundbreaking activity at […]

Sto. Niño NHS vies for a grand slam win as the nation’s Best BKD Implementer

The Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council chaired by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. supports Sto. Nino National High School as this year’s national entry for Region 12 to the Search for Barkada Kontra Droga Best Implementer in the Secondary Schools for the School Year 2020-2021. This search is highly contested as Sto. Niño NHS emerged as […]

South Cotabato to enlist 1010 grant-in-aid grantees

At least 1010 successful grantees will receive assistance from Kabugwason Paglaum Scholarship and Grant-in Aid Program (KPS-GIAP) as it announces the acceptance of the application for the School year 2020-2021 from August 20 to September 5, 2020. Under the program, 880 grantees for college students at any level can avail of Php5,000 cash assistance. 10 […]

DepEd SoCot Receives Photocopy Machines

Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The first batch of elementary and high schools under the Department of Education (DepEd) South Cotabato Division received the Gestetner heavy-duty photocopier with duplex and metal machine stand from the Provincial Government of South Cotabato. The official turn-over was conducted on August 25, 2020 at the Provincial Capitol covered court. […]

Gov Tamayo Requests Test Cartridges from Sec Galvez

Koronadal City, South Cotabato – Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr, traveled to Arakan, North Cotabato in order to meet with Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., the Chief Implementer of the Philippines’ Declared National Policy Against COVID-19, to personally request for more supplies of the test cartridges for the Province of South Cotabato. Secretary Galvez arrived […]

DOH Approves ProTech as Provincial Hospital Extension

Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development in Region XII, through a letter dated August 17, 2020, formally informed the Provincial Government of South Cotabato (PGSC) that the construction of the four (4) storey hospital building may now be transferred to the Productivity and Technology (ProTech) Center area […]

South Cotabato optimistic to recover collection under-estimates amid covid

The Covid -19 pandemic brought about a decrease in the collection of taxes in South Cotabato but the Office of the Provincial Treasurer assures the province can still recover from its losses for the remaining months of revenue collection. Based on the Revenue and Receipts for the General Fund as of July this year, from […]