Governor Tamayo welcomes measures to transform South Cotabato State College into a University
KORONADAL CITY — Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. welcomed legislative efforts to convert South Cotabato State College (SCSC) into a full university, calling the move a major milestone in expanding access to quality, inclusive education for the province’s youth. According to Governor Tamayo, this conversion will greatly benefit students by increasing the institution’s budget and […]
Assistance to individual in crisis in South Cotabato reopens
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO – The Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program has reopened to residents of South Cotabato. The program is managed by the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (OPSWD) to provide quick support to individuals and families in crisis. Sonia L. Bautista, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer, […]
Governor Tamayo assures continued and strengthened programs in 2026
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. has assured the public that the Provincial Government of South Cotabato will constinue and further strengthen its programs in 2026, guided by his administration’s mantra, “Tama kag Maayo nga Serbisyo.” The governor emphasized that the initiatives implemented in the previous year will not only be […]
Salary increase for PSB and non-teaching personnel in South Cotabato to take effect in 2026
KORONADAL CITY — A salary increase for Provincial School Board teachers and non-teaching personnel in South Cotabato will be implemented starting 2026, according to Acting Provincial Administrator and Provincial Community Development Office (PCDO) head, Atty. Renette B. Bergado. Atty. Bergado announced that a total of 1,450 employees are set to benefit from the salary adjustment. […]
₱3.5-m water system in Barangay Lamian, Surallah eases residents’ struggle in accessing water
South Cotabato, Philippines | December 15, 2025 —- The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has implemented a water system project that significantly improves access to potable water for residents of Purok Waling-Waling, Barangay Lamian Banwa, in the municipality of Surallah. The project, with a total cost of ₱3,592,031.40, was funded and executed by the Office […]
PGSC outreach brings support and relief to 53 families in Barangay Landan, Polomolok
A total of 53 families in Sitio Ulo, Barangay Landan, Polomolok, received various free services during a recent community outreach program organized by the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer. The services provided to residents included free medical consultations for 21 individuals, dental check-ups for 17 patients, and free circumcisions for four […]
Historic Breakthrough: Gov. Tamayo ends decades-long conflict between Dolefil and the indigenous communities
The decades-old dispute between Dole Philippines Inc. (Dolefil) and indigenous communities in South Cotabato has finally come to an end following a successful dialogue facilitated by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. Governor Tamayo announced the breakthrough on Saturday at his residence, stating that after a sincere and open discussion, both parties agreed to settle the […]
Governor Tamayo earns national praise for inspiring presentation at CESCON 2025
South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. received widespread praise after delivering a powerful and well-received presentation before thousands of career executives during the 2025 Career Executive Service Conference (CESCON) held at the Manila Hotel. Invited as one of the conference’s distinguished speakers, Governor Tamayo delivered “Public Service Model: Leadership in Action, Delivering Results for […]
South Cotabato to receive top honors at 25th Gawad KALASAG Awards for excellence in disaster preparedness
The Province of South Cotabato continues to earn national acclaim for its outstanding disaster preparedness and response initiatives, as it is set to receive top honors at the 25th Gawad KALASAG National and Regional Awarding Ceremony on December 2, 2025, in General Santos City. The provincial disaster, risk and management office here will be recognized […]
Governor Tamayo’s community-based approach proves effective in delivering quality public service
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO – The community-based approach to governance has proven to be an effective strategy for providing quality and responsive public services that meet the needs of the people, according to South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. Governor Tamayo emphasized that one of the most efficient ways to address his constituents’ concerns […]