South Cotabato Opens T’nalak Festival 2025 with Interfaith Thanksgiving Ceremony
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – July 10, 2025 — In a heartfelt gathering of unity and spiritual reflection, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato opened the T’nalak Festival 2025 with an Interfaith Thanksgiving Ceremony, emphasizing that faith remains at the core of public service and local governance. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., described the interfaith […]
T’nalak Festival parade returns with new float category, higher stakes
South Cotabato, Philippines – Final preparations are underway for the T’nalak Festival 2025 Civic-Military Parade and Float Competition, which will take place on July 11 at 7:00 AM, following the same route as last year. According to Sam Cyrus G. Bayog from the Committee on Civic Military Parade and Float Competition, a total of 20 contingents have […]
South Cotabato Sweeps Regional RMSKPA Awards, Advances to National Stage
South Cotabato continues to lead the way in population and development advocacy as its local government units triumphed in the 2025 Regional Level Rafael M. Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Awards (RMSKPA). This prestigious recognition, conferred to the most exemplary population programs in the country, has affirmed the province’s commitment to people-centered governance and inclusive growth. The […]
Volunteerism Fuels Sustainable Development at 2025 South Cotabato Population Congress
“Volunteerism is the quiet force that shapes population development through everyday acts of service that strengthen communities, empower individuals, and lay the foundation for sustainable growth.” These powerful words captured the spirit and intent of the 2025 Population Congress held at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center in Koronadal City on June 18, 2025. […]
South Cotabato Breaks New Ground in Mental Health Advocacy with Launch of Awareness Module for Parents
In a significant step forward for South Cotabato’s commitment to mental health awareness, the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO) has successfully conducted a Capacity Building Workshop aimed at developing a Mental Health Module specifically tailored for parents and adolescents. This initiative marks a milestone in the province’s continuous efforts to address mental health […]
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 […]
