Road construction project underway in Polomolok

POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO- Construction work on the road from Barangay Glamang to Barangay Basag, Phase III, in Polomolok, is currently in progress with a total budget of Php14,875,644.68. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. has issued a directive to expedite the rehabilitation of provincial roads to ensure convenient travel for residents, especially students going to schools […]

Barangay Kibid residents avail services through Community Outreach Program

NORALA, SOUTH COTABATO- Different services availed by the residents through a community outreach program of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato lead by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. dubbed as “Tama kag Maayo nga Serbisyo para sa Katawhan,” at Brgy. Kibid, Norala. Organized by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), this community outreach […]

35 patients receive free transport service in January

KORONADAL CITY – In response to the ongoing needs of patients in South Cotabato, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office provided free services through Patient Transport Vehicles (PTV) to 35 patients in January. According to Officer in Charge Rolly Doane C. Aquino, RN, MPA, MNSA of the said office, the patients availing of […]

PhilMech turns over 65 million pesos worth of farm machinery and supplies to 26 SoCot farmers’ groups

BANGA, SOUTH COTABATO- Under the program of the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), 26 farmers’ associations and cooperatives in South Cotabato have been the beneficiaries of a national initiative, receiving a combined total of 65.4 million pesos worth of agricultural machinery at Demonstration Farm, Banga. Since 2019, a remarkable 225.7 million pesos […]

Over 4,700 residents in province receive aid from crisis assistance program in January

KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO- In an immediate response to the pressing needs of the constituents, the Assistance to Individual in Crisis Situation (AICS) program made a significant impact by extending aid to 4,724 individuals in the first month of 2024. Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer, Mrs. Sonia L. Bautista, shared insights into the program’s success. […]

UP symphony orchestra to hold concert in SoCot

The renowned UP Symphony Orchestra from the City of Manila is gearing up to dazzle audiences with a concert in South Cotabato. Entitled “Seasons of Love,” the concert will feature talented students from the University of the Philippines Manila School of Health Sciences. In conjcurrence with this highly anticipated event, the UP Symphony Orchestra will […]

SoCot concentrates on CATCH-UP program for 17 ELCAC areas

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is directing its efforts towards implementing programs and interventions in 17 areas identified as ELCAC (End Local Communist Armed Conflict) through the South Cotabato Convergence Approach for Transformation and Change – Unification Program, also known as CATCH-UP. Community Affairs Officer IV and Convergence Team Leader Maria Ana Uy stated […]

PRC and BFP-South Cotabato receive ambulances from the province

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato spearheaded the turnover ceremony of a new ambulance to the Philippine Red Cross and Bureau of Fire Protection – South Cotabato. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Rolly Doane C. Aquino, RN, MPA, underscored the importance of fortifying and expanding the capabilities of these two offices to act […]

AICS program serves over 28,000 residents in 2023

Over 28,000 residents of the province of South Cotabato received various forms of assistance from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation or AICS Program in the year 2023. According to Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Sonia L. Basutista, the number of individuals who benefited from the program reached 28,125, including medical, financial, burial, […]