2,661 farmers in SoCot receive financial assistance due to el niño

KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO – A total of 2,661 farmers in South Cotabato have received financial assistance from the provincial government to help mitigate the severe effects of the El Niño phenomenon. Each affected farmer was provided with P2,000 in aid, sourced from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and […]

40 patients benefit from free transport service in January

South Cotabato, Philippines – A total of 40 patients from South Cotabato have availed themselves of the free Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) service provided by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) this January. The PTV service is part of the provincial government’s free hospitalization initiative, aimed at assisting patients suffering from various […]

Women’s association in Lake Sebu reaps benefits from provincial livelihood program

LAKE SEBU, SOUTH COTABATO- The South Cotabato Provincial Government’s livelihood assistance, through the Convergence Approach for Transformation and Change – Unification Program (CATCH-UP), has provided significant support to the women’s association in Lake Sebu. Jeneth Bongon, president of the Unity of Women in Sitio Lake Lahit, shared how the establishment of a Sari-Sari store in […]

Governor Tamayo’s free healthcare program provides hope for dialysis patients

A resident of Norala, South Cotabato, expressed gratitude to Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. after being included in the free dialysis program of the provincial government. Edmund Natividad, one of the program’s beneficiaries, said that without this initiative, he and his family would struggle to afford the high cost of dialysis treatment, which can reach […]

Five fisher groups in Koronadal receive support for livelihood development

Koronadal City, South Cotabato — A total of 2,750 tilapia fingerlings were distributed to five fisher groups from Barangay San Isidro, Koronadal City, through the efforts of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG)-South Cotabato. The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude and excitement, as the fingerlings provided them with an opportunity to enhance their livelihood. Along […]

SoCot ensures readiness with disaster response and standby equipment

Koronadal, South Cotabato- The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of South Cotabato remains on high alert and prepared for any calamity that may affect the province. According to PDRRM Officer Rolly Doane Aquino, the provincial government quickly responds to disasters, especially in cases where barangays, municipalities, or cities are unable to address […]

Surallah entrepreneur thrives in mushroom business with Provincial Government’s support

Surallah, South Cotabato – Local entrepreneur Susan Zamora has shared her inspiring journey of success in the mushroom products business. Starting her venture in 2017 under the name Almora Mushroom Products Trading, Zamora has gained recognition for her unique and high-quality offerings. Her products, including Mushroom Chicharon and Mushroom Kropek, have become popular for their […]

SoCot sees progress with 91 demilitarized firearms from former rebels

A total of 91 high-powered firearms surrendered by former rebels to authorities were officially destroyed through a demilitarization process. According to Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Sonia L. Bautista, the demilitarization marks the final phase of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), conducted at the Police Regional Office 12 in General Santos City. […]

Community outreach program delivers free services to barangay polo families

POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO- Over 300 families from Barangay Polo, Polomolok, benefited from free government services provided through the Provincial Community Outreach Program led by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. The program carried the theme “Tama at Maayos na Serbisyo para sa Mamamayan ng South Cotabato” (Right and Proper Service for the People of South Cotabato). […]

31 patients in SoCot avail free patient transport service in November

A total of 31 patients in South Cotabato received free transportation assistance under the Patient Transport Vehicles program this November, organized by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). The program provides free transport services to patients needing travel to hospitals and safe return to their homes. According to PDRRM Officer Rolly Doane […]