SoCot’s nutrition programs lead to lower undernutrition prevalence
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- The prevalence of undernutrition among children aged 0-59 months in South Cotabato has dropped from 1.91% or 1,746 children in 2022 to 1.86% or 1,710 children in 2023. This was highlighted in the recent State of the Children’s Address delivered by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. Governor Tamayo also noted a […]
Socot allocates 66M for early education, accredits hundreds of day care workers
KORONADAL CITY- A total of 47 Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Centers have been established across the province from 2020 to the present. According to Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., in his recent State of the Children’s Address (SOCHA), the provincial government allocated P66,251,000 during this period for the construction of these facilities. The […]
25 new clients of Balay Silangan to undergo three-month reformatory program
Twenty-five new clients, consisting of 22 men and 3 women, were recently welcomed at the Balay Silangan Reformatory Center. These individuals will embark on a three-month reformatory program designed to transform their lives and help them break free from the grip of illegal drugs. The program adopts a holistic approach, addressing various aspects of rehabilitation. […]
SoCot extends aid to 668 calamity-hit families in Tantangan
Tantangan, South Cotabato– Families affected by recent calamities in the municipality of Tantangan have now received assistance after the area was hit by strong winds and widespread flooding. In a swift response, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. instructed the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) to provide immediate aid to the affected residents, […]
51 patients benefit from free PTV service this September
A total of 51 patients from South Cotabato availed of free transport services in September, courtesy of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). This life-saving initiative ensures safe and accessible transportation for individuals needing transfer between hospitals and their homes. The program, spearheaded by the PDRRMO, follows the directive of Governor Reynaldo […]
Construction of P14.9 million road project in the town of Banga nearing completion
BANGA, SOUTH COTABATO- The concreting of the road from Rizal-Cabudian Road in Brgy. Cabudian Phase II in the municipality of Banga is nearing completion, with a budget allocation of Php14,992,889.44. This initiative aims to enhance transportation access for local residents. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. emphasized the urgency of improving provincial roads to facilitate easier […]
OPAG South Cotabato meets with 38 corn farmers in town of Banga for the province’s consolidated corn production and mechanization program
BANGA, SOUTH COTABATO- A total of 38 corn farmers attended the meeting organized by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG) of South Cotabato to discuss the province’s consolidated corn production and mechanization program in the municipality of Banga. OPAG aims to consolidate 200 hectares of cornfields to serve as a pilot program for corn […]
South Cotabato’s Free Transport Service benefits 42 patients in August
A total of 42 patients in South Cotabato benefited from the free patient transport vehicle service this August, a program spearheaded by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). The initiative aims to provide free transportation for patients being transferred to hospitals and back to their homes. According to Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction […]
Free government services reach 450 families in Barangay Topland through community outreach program
City of Koronadal – Approximately 450 families from Barangay Topland recently received a range of free government services through a provincial community outreach program. This initiative, led by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., dubbed as “Tama kag Maayo nga Serbisyo sa katawhan sang South Cotabato.” The outreach program provided essential services including haircuts, animal vitamins […]
47 ECCD centers provide significant benefits to children in SoCot
A total of 47 Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Centers have been successfully established in the province of South Cotabato. The provincial government allocated P66 million in funding for these centers, with each one costing P1.7 million. According to Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Sonia L. Bautista, the ECCD program is crucial for […]
