Gov. Tamayo re-elected as ULAP National Chairman for 2026–2029 term
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. has been re-elected as National Chairman of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) for the 2026–2029 term, reaffirming the trust and confidence of local government leaders nationwide in his leadership and vision for stronger, more responsive local governance. Governor Tamayo […]
DSWD augments 7,000 family food packs for South Cotabato’s ongoing relief operations
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO | The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (OPDRRMO), expressed profound gratitude to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for augmenting 7,000 Family Food Packs (FFPs) to support the province’s ongoing relief efforts for communities affected by the […]
PDRRMC recommends declaration of South Cotabato under state of calamity following magnitude 7.8 earthquake
SOUTH COTABATO – June 19, 2026 — The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of South Cotabato has officially recommended declaring the entire province under a State of Calamity in response to the effects of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake and the series of aftershocks that have affected South Cotabato and neighboring areas. The […]
South Cotabato secures ₱152 Million in national government assistance following magnitude 7.8 earthquake
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Province of South Cotabato has secured a total of ₱152 million in assistance and development funding from the National Government following the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake that affected several areas across Mindanao. Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. welcomed the National Government’s support, emphasizing that the assistance would significantly help the […]
‘Kapayapaang Angat Center’ welcomes 12th Batch of Former Rebels and Former Violent Extremists, Strengthens Reintegration and Peacebuilding Efforts
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The KapayapaangAngat Center officially welcomed the 12th Batch of Former Rebels (FRs) and Former Violent Extremists (FVEs) during the Opening and Acceptance Ceremony for its Deradicalization and Reintegration Program, recently. The latest batch comprises 13 Former Rebels and three Former Violent Extremists who have chosen to embrace a new path […]
South Cotabato earthquake toll rises to 185 injured, 2 dead; capitol work resumes Tuesday
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The number of individuals injured by the powerful earthquake that struck South Cotabato and nearby provinces on Monday has climbed to 185, while two fatalities have been confirmed as of 6:00 p.m., according to the Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). Lyza Mula, LDRRMO IV, said damage assessment and […]
New ECCD building in Barangay Colonggulo strengthens early childhood development efforts in South Cotabato
T’BOLI, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato formally turned over the newly constructed Mansores Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Building to Barangay Colonggulo during a blessing and turnover ceremony on May 29, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing early childhood education and promoting the welfare of young children in the province. […]
Community healing and peacebuilding outreach brings essential services to Sitio Blangas, T’boli
T’boli, South Cotabato—In a continuing effort to bring government services closer to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA), the Provincial Government of South Cotabato successfully conducted the Community Healing, Reconciliation, and Outreach Program on May 29, 2026, in Sitio Blangas, Barangay Kematu, Municipality of T’boli. The outreach benefited residents of Sitio Blangas and nearby communities by […]
100 Child Development Workers complete TWSP ECCD Services NC III Training in South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — Approximately 100 Child Development Workers (CDWs) from various municipalities in South Cotabato completed the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) for Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Services NC III, a significant initiative to strengthen early childhood care and education services in the province. The training program is part of […]
South Cotabato among region’s fastest-growing economies, eyes bigger gains in 2027
KORONADAL CITY — Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. expressed confidence that South Cotabato will maintain and even boost its economic momentum in 2027, citing improved governance, enhanced collaboration with the private sector, and the province’s continually expanding industries. During his regular “Meet the Press” briefing on Monday, May 25, Tamayo highlighted the province’s impressive 6. […]