South Cotabato’s Population Office Leads Mental Health Advocacy with Gender-Responsive Teacher Training
In a groundbreaking initiative to promote mental health awareness, the Provincial Population Office of South Cotabato partnered with Notre Dame of Lamba in Banga to host a Gender-Responsive Mental Health Aid Orientation for teachers. This timely event, held in celebration of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, focused on equipping educators with the necessary tools to better […]
Provincial Population Office Launches the Annual Search for Outstanding Model Family
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through its Population Office, has officially launched the Search for the Most Outstanding Model Family, elevating its efforts in family recognition and community engagement. The Provincial Population Office (PPO) held a Pre-Evaluation Meeting to kick off this prestigious event, which recognizes families that have made significant contributions to promoting […]
South Cotabato Implements Real Property Tax Amnesty to Boost Economic Recovery
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has announced a Real Property Tax Amnesty under Republic Act No. 12001 (RPVARA) in an effort to provide financial assistance to property owners and promote economic recovery. The amnesty program, which began on July 1, 2024, will continue until June 30, 2026, providing large benefits to people with outstanding […]
South Cotabato Provincial Population Office Provides Free Bilateral Tubal Ligation Services in Celebration of National Family Planning Month
As part of the National Family Planning Month celebration, the Provincial Population Office of South Cotabato will provide free bilateral tubal ligation services on August 17 and 23. This campaign seeks to empower mothers who have decided on a family size by offering safe and accessible reproductive health care. The Provincial Population Office has stressed […]
South Cotabato Recognized as Top Performer in Fiscal Management in Region XII
The Province of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., has been honored with the top spot in Region XII for its fiscal performance in 2023. The recognition was awarded by the Bureau of Local Government Finance and the Regional Association of Local Treasurers and Assessors XII during the “Fiscal Performance […]
South Cotabato Marks World Population Day with an Informative Campaign.
In July, the Provincial Population Office of South Cotabato commemorated World Population Day with a focused and impactful campaign aimed at promoting awareness about population and family planning. On July 11, the office engaged the public by handing out informational brochures along Alunan Avenue. This program aimed to equip communities with critical knowledge regarding population […]
Reaching Out to Remote Communities: South Cotabato’s Commitment to GIDA Services
After a grueling four to six-hour trek, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Provincial Population Office (PPO), successfully reached the remote sitios of Syombolol, Tahikong, and Blo. These sitios are among the farthest flung areas of barangay Salacafe in Tboli. This historic journey aimed to deliver crucial services and information to the residents […]
Excitement Builds for Mutya ng South Cotabato 2024
The Mutya ng South Cotabato pageant, a highlight of the T’nalak Festival, is back with great anticipation. This year’s competition features eighteen brilliant candidates from nine municipalities and one component city, along with four contenders from various regional offices and three representatives from the private sector. Like their predecessors, the 2024 candidates have undergone rigorous […]
Provincial Population Office Empowers Residents in Purok Malnog
The Provincial Population Office (PPO) is currently on a mission to empower the men and women of Purok Malnog, Barangay Magsaysay in Polomolok. This initiative is part of the larger Convergence Operations of South Cotabato, spearheaded by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. The PPO team is actively engaging with the residents of Purok Malnog, providing […]
Empowering Youth in Remote Areas
The Provincial Population Office (PPO) continues to make strides in promoting responsible adolescence and preventing teenage pregnancy, reaching out to another Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Area (GIDA). This latest initiative brought vital education to Datal Biao Integrated School in Sitio Datal Biao, Barangay Danlag, Tampakan, benefiting 22 adolescents (12 males and 10 females) through an […]