South Cotabato completes 209 infrastructure projects in 2023

In line with the continued implementation of its “Tama at Maayos na Serbisyo” program, South Cotabato successfully completed a total of 209 infrastructure projects last year. These projects amounted to a total of P826 million, with P407 million allocated for the Upper Valley and P419 million for the Lower Valley. Among the completed projects were […]

Dengue cases surge by 10% in SoCot, health officials intensify anti-dengue efforts

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is facing a concerning rise in dengue cases, as the Provincial Health Office (IPHO) reports a 10% increase in cases in the first half of 2024. From January to July 13, the number of dengue cases has reached 2,238, compared to 2,037 during the same […]

Tupi wins grand prize in bahay kubo with product display competition

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- The municipality of Tupi celebrated a remarkable victory as it was crowned champion in the Bahay Kubo with Product Display Competition, one of the major highlights of the T’nalak Festival. With its outstanding showcase of the beauty and richness of their local culture, Tupi took home the grand prize of P210,000. […]

PDRRM Officer Aquino assures safe and secure T’nalak Festival celebration

As the silver anniversary of the T’nalak Festival approaches, the safety and security of spectators and visitors in South Cotabato is a top priority. Rolly Doane Aquino, Officer-in-Charge of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), assured that his office, along with members of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), […]

President Marcos leads distribution of cloas and e-titles to over 4,000 ARBs in sox

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. took the initiative to personally distribute Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) and electronic titles to 4,271 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) across SOCCSKSARGEN region during his recent visit to South Cotabato. These crucial land titles are pivotal components of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) administered […]

Melco Foundation’s 80 classroom project reaches 70% completion

The construction of 80 classrooms funded by the Melco Foundation is now 70% complete. This project is expected to be finished by the end of June. According to Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., the project has allocated 100 million pesos for the construction of these buildings. The Governor added that this initiative is part of […]

Sto. Nino farmers double rice yields with mechanization program

The Sto. Nino Farmers Agriculture Cooperative successfully harvested 130 hectares of rice under the Consolidated Rice Production and Mechanization Program during the first quarter of this year. In connection with this, the cooperative achieved an impressive yield of 8.9 tons of rice per hectare, more than double the usual yield of 4 tons per hectare […]

SoCot IMT gears up for T’nalak Festival

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- The members of the Incident Management Team (IMT) of South Cotabato are gearing up for the upcoming T’nalak Festival. Following a series of meetings, the team, which includes representatives from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), Provincial General Services Office, PNP, BFP, Kabalikat radio communication, PSU, Provincial Tourism […]

PSWDO empowers 108 persons with Disabilities with assistive devices

KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO- The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) has extended assistance to 108 persons with disabilities (PWDs) by providing them with essential assistive devices during the first quarter of the year. A total of 80 beneficiaries receiving wheelchairs, 1 beneficiary equipped with a cane, 11 recipients provided with quad canes, 2 individuals […]

MILCO foundation donates 100M for construction of school buildings in SoCot

KORONADAL CITY- In a significant stride towards enhancing education infrastructure in South Cotabato, the Milco Foundation has extended a generous donation of 100 million pesos for the construction of additional 80 classroom buildings across the province. This humanitarian gesture is a manifestation of a strong will of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. to provide quality, […]