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 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 […]
Women’s Month in South Cotabato is Celebrated with Talent, Empowerment, and Triumph
The Province of South Cotabato concluded their Women’s Month celebration with the much-anticipated iJuana Search and iJuana Sayawit Competition at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. The event’s main objectives were to highlight various women’s extraordinary talents, intelligence, and beauty, as well as to reaffirm their limitless potential and vital roles in society. The […]
South Cotabato Launches Women’s Month by Empowering Men
As a first-of-its-kind initiative to promote gender equality, the Province of South Cotabato launched its Women’s Month celebration with the Men for WoMen Empowerment symposium. Held at the Convention Hall of Mall of Ace Centerpoint, the event placed the central role of men in the advancement of women’s rights and the establishment of a violence-free […]
PPO Brings Population Services to Remote Communities in Lake Sebu
The Provincial Population Office (PPO) continues to work hard to bring vital services to even the most remote communities. For three days, the PPO organized the “Convergence of Population Management Advocacies” in four sitios of Barangay Ned, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. This important initiative reached 496 people, including parents and young individuals, with the goal […]
iJuanaRun Fun-Run Returns for Its Second Year in Celebration of the 2025 Women’s Month
The iJuanaRun Fun-Run will mark its second year as part of the 2025 Women’s Month Celebration in South Cotabato, aiming to promote women’s resilience, strength, and empowerment while encouraging community participation and healthy living. The event is organized by the Provincial Population Office in partnership with SOX Runners—a private organization of runners and trail runners. […]
South Cotabato Strengthens Gender and Development Initiatives Through GAD Workshop
The South Cotabato Provincial Population Office (PPO) conducted a seminar-workshop to draft the Provincial GAD Plan and Budget for 2026 as part of its commitment to mainstreaming gender and development (GAD) initiatives. The event took place from February 12 to 14, 2025, at Agua Frio Garden Resort in Koronadal City. A total of 46 members […]
South Cotabato Youth Showcase Talent and Knowledge in Provincial Population Quiz Show
The Provincial Population Education Quiz Show, themed “Kabataang South Cotabateño: Angat sa Talino at Talento”, featured 57 schools from ten municipalities and one component city in South Cotabato. During the event, Ms. Melanie C. Chiva, the Provincial Population Officer, emphasized the importance of comprehensive reproductive health and sexuality education in reducing poverty and early parenthood, […]
