Quest for 2025 model family begins in South Cotabato
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines— The Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO) has launched the annual Search for the Most Outstanding Model Family, honoring exemplary families who embody strong values and community involvement in South Cotabato. For 2025, the search features two major categories: the General Category and the Indigenous Peoples (IP) Category. In […]
Exemplary Operations Win Award for South Cotabato Assessor’s Office
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | August 28, 2025—The Office of the Provincial Assessor of South Cotabato has been recognized by the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) Regional Office XII for its exemplary performance in local assessment operations during the 2024 Fiscal Performance Awards for SOCCSKSARGEN local government units. In Region XII, the South […]
Three towns in South Cotabato top Regional RMSKPA; Sto. Niño advances to national level
South Cotabato’s municipalities once again showcased excellence in population and development initiatives as Sto. Niño, Polomolok, and Tboli emerged as the top three winners in the 2025 Regional Rafael M. Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Awards (RMSKPA) municipal category. Of the three, Sto. Niño earned the right to represent Region XII in the national search. Out of […]
South Cotabato Rallies Collective Action vs. Teenage Pregnancy and Suicide Cases
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO) in partnership with the Mahintana Foundation, spearheaded a multi-sectoral assembly of program implementers and stakeholders to confront the alarming rise of teenage pregnancy and youth suicide cases in the province. Provincial Population Officer Melanie Chiva stressed the need for collective […]
Family Planning Awareness Campaign Reaches South Cotabato Communities
South Cotabato, Philippines| August 14, 2025—The Provincial Population Office (PPO) has rolled out four Population and Development (PopDev) activities in selected municipalities, reaching expectant mothers, parents, and students through targeted learning sessions aimed at improving family health and well-being. In Barangay Silway 8, Polomolok, fifteen pregnant women participated in an “Usapang Buntis” session that covered […]
South Cotabato Records ₱525M in Revenue Collection as of July 2025, Nears Annual Target
South Cotabato has reached a significant milestone in its fiscal performance, with the Office of the Provincial Treasurer reporting ₱525 million in revenue collections as of July 31, 2025—representing 86% of the ₱610 million annual target. With only ₱85 million left to collect for the remainder of the year, the Provincial Government is optimistic it […]
South Cotabato Commemorates 11th Birthday of 100 Millionth Symbolic Baby
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, in partnership with the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Region XII, the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO), and the Municipal Local Government Unit of Tboli, commemorated the 11th birthday of Joylyn Gandulan Atam, South Cotabato’s 100 millionth symbolic baby. Joylyn, fondly known as “Mia,” was born […]
2024 Census Reports Decline in South Cotabato’s Population Growth Rate; Tupi Records Highest Increase Among Municipalities
Based on the 2024 Census of Population, South Cotabato recorded an annual population growth rate (PGR) of 0.84%, showing a decline compared to the 1.35% rate posted in 2020. The census results indicate a slower but consistent demographic trend across the province, with varying growth rates observed among its municipalities and city. The municipality of […]
South Cotabato Reaches Historic 1 Million Population
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO), has released the province’s official population count based on the results of the 2024 Census of Population, as declared under Proclamation No. 973. According to the latest census data, South Cotabato now has a total population of 1,010,009, marking a […]
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 […]