South Cotabato officially sashes 16 Mutya 2026 candidates
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The 16 official candidates of Mutya ng South Cotabato 2026 were formally presented during the pageant’s sashing ceremony, officially marking the start of this year’s competition as one of the major highlights of the province’s 60th Foundation Anniversary and the 27th T’nalak Festival. Held at the South Cotabato Provincial Capitol, […]
Mutya ng South Cotabato returns bigger for diamond anniversary
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — As South Cotabato celebrates its 60th Foundation Anniversary and the 27th T’nalak Festival, excitement continues to build for one of its flagship events as Mutya ng South Cotabato 2026 returns with a stronger lineup, bringing together 16 candidates who will represent the province’s municipalities and partner organizations in a celebration […]
T’nalak Festival 2026 opens commercial and amusement areas, bringing livelihood, tourism, and family-friendly fun to South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The vibrant spirit of the T’nalak Festival officially came alive today, June 18, as the Provincial Government of South Cotabato opened the festival’s refreshment, commercial, and amusement ride areas, signaling the start of one of the province’s most anticipated celebrations of culture, tourism, and economic opportunity. Mario Sorongon, Chairperson of […]
South Cotabato builds community frontliners for mental health and resilience
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato continues to strengthen its grassroots mental health program by building a network of community frontliners equipped to promote mental health awareness and resilience in their respective localities. Through the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO), local population officers and community partners recently completed […]
South Cotabato receives 2026 PHALGA Excellence Award for Good Governance
South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has been recognized with the 2026 Philippine Local Governance Award (PHALGA) Excellence Award in recognition of its outstanding commitment to good governance and public service. The award was presented in acknowledgment of South Cotabato’s achievement as a recipient of the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) […]
South Cotabato expands revenue base by over ₱301 Million as OPASS sustains tax mapping gains in 2026
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato expanded its revenue base by more than ₱301 million in the first quarter of 2026 as the Office of the Provincial Assessor (OPASS) sustained the gains of its Massive Tax Mapping Program by identifying 646 additional taxable real property units across the province. The […]
South Cotabato targets July 2026 rollout of modernized Real Property Tax Administration System
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — South Cotabato is set to take a major step toward digital governance with the rollout of the Real Property Tax Administration System (RPTAS) in July 2026, a modernization initiative led by the Office of the Provincial Assessor (OPASS) aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in property assessment services. The […]
Governor Tamayo creates youth health task force to strengthen protection programs for adolescents
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. has reinforced the province’s commitment to youth welfare through the creation of the Task Force on Adolescent Youth Health and Development, a province-wide initiative aimed at addressing teenage pregnancy and other emerging youth concerns in South Cotabato. Established through Executive Order No. 12, Series of […]
South Cotabato raises alarm over increasing cases of early adolescent pregnancy
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has intensified its advocacy against teenage pregnancy following reports of increasing cases involving teenagers aged 10 to 14 years old, a growing concern that provincial officials described as a serious threat to youth welfare and community development. The Office of the Provincial Population Officer […]
South Cotabato Launches Digital Property Tax System for Faster, Transparent Services
TAMPAKAN, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has launched a digital property tax system to speed up services, improve tax collection, and promote transparency across local government units (LGUs). The Real Property Tax Administration and Collection System (RPTACS), developed by the Office of the Provincial Treasurer and the Information Technology Division, aims […]