Mutya ng South Cotabato 2025 screening set for April 22

The search for Mutya ng South Cotabato 2025 is officially underway, with the screening scheduled for April 22. As one of the much-anticipated events of the Tnalak Festival in July, the pageant continues to celebrate beauty, intelligence, and cultural pride. Aspiring candidates must be natural-born women, single, and without children. They must have been residents […]
₱14.9 Million road concreting project along Naci-Lambuntong road in Surallah underway

SURALLAH, SOUTH COTABATO – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is currently implementing a ₱14.9 million road concreting project along a section of Naci-Lambuntong Road in Surallah to enhance connectivity and transportation in the area. The project, which began on March 9, is expected to be completed by July 16, with a total implementation period […]
Balay Dalangpan: A Lifeline for South Cotabato Patients in Davao City

South Cotabato- The Balay Dalangpan, an ancestral home of the Tamayo family, remains a lifeline for patients from South Cotabato seeking medical treatment in Davao City. This private property continues to serve as a free temporary shelter for patients and their caregivers who are receiving care at the Southern Philippine Medical Center (SPMC), a Level […]
Former national security adviser Clarita Carlos commends South Cotabato for free hospitalization and cashier-less public hospitals

South Cotabato, Philippines – Former National Security Adviser Professor Clarita Carlos has lauded the Provincial Government of South Cotabato for its groundbreaking free hospitalization program and the removal of cashiers from public hospitals, making healthcare more accessible to residents. According to Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., this initiative is a result of prioritizing essential programs […]
DepEd 12 commends the cooperation of provincial and city governments for SRAA meet 2025

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- Department of Education (DepEd) Region 12 Regional Director Carlito D. Rocafort praised the collaboration between the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, led by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., and the City Government of Koronadal, headed by Mayor Eliordo Ogena, to ensure the success of the upcoming SOCSKSARGEN Regional Athletic Association (SRAA) […]
Gov. Tamayo’s free healthcare program waives ₱200k caesarean bill

Koronadal City, South Cotabato – Marietta Cambas, a resident of Barangay San Roque, Koronadal City, expressed her profound gratitude after benefiting from the province’s free hospitalization program, which relieved her of a 200,000 peso hospital bill following her Caesarean section delivery. Before the program’s introduction, Mrs. Cambas was hesitant to seek medical care due to […]
Governor Tamayo prioritizes institutionalization of South Cotabato’s key programs

Koronadal, South Cotabato- Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. is pushing for the institutionalization of key provincial programs to ensure their continuity beyond his administration. Recognizing the long-term impact of these initiatives, Governor Tamayo emphasized the need to pass local ordinances that will formalize essential services such as free education, free hospitalization, and support programs for […]
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 […]