South Cotabato invites CSOs to join batch 3 of CSO academy for stronger, more inclusive governance
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | January 13, 2026 – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has announced that applications are now open for Batch 3 of the CSO Academy, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening civil society participation in local governance. Component cities and municipalities across the province are encouraged to nominate and endorse qualified […]
South Cotabato strengthens health reforms with zero-billing hospitalization ordinance
Koronadal City, South Cotabato | January 8, 2026– Long before zero-balance billing became a nationwide health objective, the Province of South Cotabato had already taken proactive steps to remove financial barriers to hospital care through the implementation of a cashier-less hospitalization system. To ensure the full, sustainable, and province-wide implementation of free hospitalization, Governor Reynaldo […]
Sangguniang Panlalawigan approves ₱3.89-billion 2026 provincial budget for South Cotabato
Koronadal City, Philippines — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato has approved a total of ₱3,892,577,987.00 for the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Annual Budget, covering the General Fund and Economic Enterprises, under Resolution No. 2025-732, Series of 2025, which enacts Appropriation Ordinance No. 2025-06, Series of 2025. Vice Governor Arthur Y. Pingoy, Jr. emphasized the […]
OPAG South Cotabato FITS Center wins multiple honors at Regional Techno Gabay Excellence Awards
Koronadal City, South Cotabato | December 23, 2025 – The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG) South Cotabato Farmers Information and Technology Services (FITS) Center earned multiple distinctions during the 2nd Regional Techno Gabay Summit and Regional Techno Gabay Excellence Awards at Belo Hall, ATI RTC XII, Barangay San Felipe, Tantangan, South Cotabato. The Regional […]
Provincial government reviews environmental compliance of coal mining operations in Brgy. Ned, Lake Sebu
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, together with members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, is undertaking a thorough review of the environmental conditions surrounding coal mining operations in Barangay Ned, Lake Sebu, as part of its commitment to environmental protection and responsible resource management. Present during the site inspection were Vice Governor Arthur Y. Pingoy Jr., […]
OPAG South Cotabato recognized as Best Program Partner in the 2025 Regional Gawad Sulong Awards
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG), headed by Provincial Agriculturist Raul D. Teves, DVM, was recognized as Best Program Partner during the 2025 Regional Gawad Sulong Awards held at the Greenleaf Hotel in General Santos City. The Regional Gawad Sulong, organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is […]
South Cotabato CSO Academy recognized as one pioneering LGU-led CSO Academy
Pasig City, Metro Manila—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato was recognized by the DILG Central Office for its Civil Society Organization (CSO) Academy as a pioneering LGU in the Philippines, setting a benchmark for people’s participation and effective local governance. The award cited South Cotabato’s outstanding commitment to advancing people’s participation in local governance by […]
OPAG provides support to farmers through modern technology and farm inputs
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Government, through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, continues to strengthen its Consolidated Rice Farming Program as harvest operations and farm support initiatives advance across key agricultural areas in South Cotabato. In Barangay Dajay, Surallah, the harvesting operation of the Unified Valley Agriculture Cooperative (UVACO) is currently ongoing. Nearly […]
Program Review empowers CSO scholars to strengthen public participation in governance
Koronadal City, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato convened the first and second batches of Civil Society Organization (CSO) Academy Scholars on Thursday at the PPDO–PDC Hall of the Provincial Capitol for a gathering and focused group discussion (FGD) aimed at assessing how the program has influenced their work in local governance. […]
South Cotabato’s grand Christmas lighting 2025 spreads joy through free holiday treats
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Province’s Grand Christmas Lighting Ceremony 2025 at Capitol Compound was not only a feast for the eyes with dazzling lights and music but also a night of generosity that brought smiles to more than 300 kids and kids at heart. Provincial officials and the cooperative sector shared free holiday […]