South Cotabato pushes responsible property tax compliance for stronger public services
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is intensifying its campaign to promote responsible property ownership and real property tax compliance, highlighting how properly declared and assessed properties contribute to resources used to sustain essential government services for communities. The initiative forms part of the observance of Real Property Awareness Month […]
South Cotabato’s people-centered POPDEV approach wins regional honor as Mahintana Foundation takes 1st Place in 2026 RMSKPA
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — South Cotabato’s people-centered approach to Population and Development (POPDEV) has earned regional recognition as Mahintana Foundation, Inc. took First Place in the 2026 Rafael M. Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Award (RMSKPA) – Population and Development Category in SOCCSKSARGEN. The recognition highlights the value of sustained collaboration between the Provincial Government of […]
South Cotabato turns every peso into public trust through stronger accountability
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — For the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, transparency and accountability are more than requirements in government transactions—they are safeguards that ensure every peso entrusted by the people is protected, properly recorded, and ultimately used for the services they need. At the center of this commitment is the Office of the […]
South Cotabato brings family planning, child protection advocacy closer to T’boli communities
South Cotabato — Strengthening families through knowledge, informed choices, and access to essential services remains a continuing advocacy of the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO) as it brings family-focused programs and population development initiatives closer to communities across South Cotabato. As part of this continuing effort, OPPO conducted advocacy activities in Sitio Blo, […]
South Cotabato treasury innovations draw interest as Davao del Sur benchmarks provincial best practices
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato showcased its treasury systems and innovations as the Province of Davao del Sur conducted a benchmarking activity to learn from practices that strengthen revenue administration and improve government transactions. For Alvim M. Batol, CPA, Provincial Treasurer of South Cotabato, the value of these practices […]
South Cotabato educates property owners to avoid land auction
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is urging property owners to settle their real property tax obligations and verify their records as preparations continue for the auction of delinquent real properties targeted for October 2026. Through the Office of the Provincial Treasurer (OPT), the Provincial Government is strengthening its taxpayer […]
South Cotabato empowers families to protect youth from teen pregnancy
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — As the province continues to confront concerns over teenage pregnancy, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato is placing greater emphasis on one of the most important forces in an adolescent’s family. Through the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO), the province is intensifying its Parent Education on Adolescent Health […]
South Cotabato, CSOs partner to roll out strategic plan for adolescent health and youth development
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has strengthened its commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of young people following the signing of Executive Order No. 12, Series of 2026 by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., creating the Provincial Task Force on Adolescent Health and Youth Development. The newly established […]
South Cotabato’s t’nalak earns prestigious geographical indication recognition
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — South Cotabato’s iconic T’nalak has earned one of the country’s highest distinctions for heritage products after the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) formally awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Registration Certificate for T’nalak Tau Sebu during the recently concluded T’nalak Festival. Argie Asaria, Senior Tourism Operations Officer, said the […]
South Cotabato advances to next-level screening for 2026 FOI Awards
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Province of South Cotabato has advanced to the next level of screening for the 2026 Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards, recognizing its continuing efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and public access to government information. The province was shortlisted after successfully qualifying in the initial evaluation of its submission, bringing […]