South Cotabato Launches Consultative Conference for Proposed Search for Moro Model Family
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., continues to uphold its commitment to inclusive governance by engaging various communities in meaningful dialogue. Through the initiative of the Office of the Provincial Population Officer, a Consultative Conference with program partners and stakeholders was successfully conducted as part of […]
South Cotabato Strengthens Community-Based Campaigns on Youth and Maternal Health
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO), has intensified its efforts to promote responsible parenthood and adolescent health across the province. In a series of advocacy campaigns rolled out in selected municipalities, the OPPO implemented focused initiatives targeting the youth and pregnant women to raise awareness and […]
Provincial Assessor’s Office Advances Property Valuation System for Enhanced Local Revenue and Fair Taxation
The Office of the Provincial Assessor (OPAS) continues to uphold its mandate of appraising and assessing real properties for taxation purposes as stipulated in the Local Government Code of 1991. Anchored in Sections 201, 202, and 204 of Republic Act 7160, OPAS enforces a system where all real properties, taxable or exempt, are appraised at […]
South Cotabato Provincial Treasurer’s Office Reminds Public of Real Property Tax Amnesty and Delinquency Notice
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Treasurer, announces the continued implementation of the Real Property Tax Amnesty Program 2024, in accordance with Republic Act No. 12001 (RPVARA), signed into law on June 13, 2024. Under the amnesty program, penalties, surcharges, and interest on delinquent real property taxes are fully […]
Gender-Responsive Parenting Seminar Empowers Employees of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato
As part of its advocacy to promote family-centered policies in the workplace, the Office of the Provincial Population Office (OPPO) of South Cotabato conducted a Gender-Responsive Parenting Seminar for employees of the Provincial Government with adolescent children. This initiative forms part of the ongoing Responsible Parenthood–Family Planning (RP-FP) in the Workplace Program, which aims to […]
South Cotabato Strengthens Inter-Agency Collaboration for Data-Driven Population Programs
The Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO) held a Focused Group Discussion (FGD) on April 8, 2025, bringing together key offices and agencies that are critical sources of programmatic and demographic data in an effort to improve population program delivery and promote evidence-based planning. Representatives from the Office of the Provincial Planning and Development […]
South Cotabato Launches Modern Real Property Tax System to Boost Public Service Efficiency
The Provincial Assessor’s Office of South Cotabato (PASSO), under the leadership of OIC-Provincial Assessor Engr. Ritchie Ballesta, REA, continues to push for innovative governance with the recent orientation for the implementation of the new Real Property Tax Administration System. This initiative marks a pivotal advancement in the province’s commitment to delivering accurate, transparent, and efficient […]
South Cotabato Celebrates Women’s Month with Empowering Events
With an exciting array of activities, South Cotabato concluded its Women’s Month celebration, showcasing the fortitude, tenacity, and unwavering resolve of women across the province. The month-long events, which focused on teamwork to promote gender equality, were led by the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO) in cooperation with important stakeholders. A Gender and […]
OPPO’s PEAHD Seminar Strengthens Responsible Parenthood
In recognition of the vital role parents play in influencing their children’s futures, the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO) organized a Parent Education on Adolescent Health and Development (PEAHD) Seminar in collaboration with the Tampakan Local Government. Barangay Population Volunteers and Program Partners participated in the two-day program to give them the information […]
South Cotabato Empowers Fathers and Youth through Awareness and Education Initiatives
South Cotabato continues to be devoted to youth and family development through two efficient programs implemented in Barangay Malugong, T’boli South Cotabato and Barangay Sajaneba, Sto. Niño. The programs were aimed at equipping adolescents with information to make positive life choices and reinforcing the role of fathers in creating healthy and caring families. 78 young […]
