Free castration and rabies vaccination drive benefits pet owners in Isla Tebenwu, Lake Sebu
South Cotabato, Philippines — Seven dogs underwent free castration while three dogs received free anti-rabies vaccination during the Mass Castration and Rabies Vaccination Drive held on August 13, 2026, in Isla Tebenwu, Barangay Poblacion, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. The activity, led by the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV) in coordination with local barangay partners, […]
Veterinary officials of South Cotabato eye three communities to declare rabies-free
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV), continues to strengthen its efforts to protect communities from rabies through regular free anti-rabies vaccination, mass castration, and information and education campaigns (IEC). Among the communities being closely protected and maintained as rabies-free areas are Sitio Tebanwo, […]
South Cotabato sustains child nutrition efforts through 4th delivery of Supplemental Feeding Program
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), completed the 4th Delivery of the Supplemental Feeding Program (SFP) for Calendar Year 2026, further strengthening its commitment to improving the health and nutritional status of young children across the province. The delivery forms part of […]
Local hog situation stabilizes in South Cotabato with negative ASF result
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has reported significant progress in containing the recent swine illness, with ongoing surveillance and monitoring confirming that no new hog deaths have been recorded and the situation remains strictly controlled within the initial affected area. Following the immediate implementation of containment and biosecurity measures, the […]
T’nalak Job Fair 2026 opens opportunities to 1, 236 job seekers in South Cotabato
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., continues to expand programs that create employment opportunities for its constituents through the successful T’nalak Job Fair 2026, held recently at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, which attracted 1,236 job seekers. Public Employment Service […]
Anti-Rabies campaign accommodates 440 pets in New Iloilo, Tantangan
Tantangan, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVet), in partnership with the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) of Tantangan, conducted a two-day Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign in Barangay New Iloilo recently 6, providing vital animal health services to 440 dogs and cats. These animals were vaccinated during […]
South Cotabato’s ₱2.5-M support helps establish Rice Museum in Lake Seb
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., has provided ₱2.5 million for the establishment of a Rice Museum in Lake Sebu, further strengthening the province’s support for the municipality’s historic recognition as the first FAO Village in the Philippines. The Rice Museum, established […]
South Cotabato advances week 3–4 implementation of supplemental feeding program province-wide
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (OPSWDO), in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), successfully continued the Week 3–4 implementation of the Supplemental Feeding Program (SFP) across the province on July 14, 2026. According to Sonia Bautista, RSW, Provincial Social Welfare and Development […]
Polomolok, Norala, and Koronadal win the T’nalak Street Dancing Championship
South Cotabato, Philippines — The municipalities of Polomolok and Norala, alongside Koronadal City, emerged victorious as they were crowned grand champions in their respective categories during the highly anticipated 2026 T’nalak Festival Street Dancing and Grand Showdown today, July 18, 2026. Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Sonia Bautista, Street Dancing Committee Chairperson, said the […]
Cup of Joe ignites excitement at Rakrakan sa T’nalak 2026
South Cotabato, Philippines – Filipino pop band Cup of Joe rocked South Cotabato’s Tnalak Festival, one of the most anticipated performances in the province. A large throng of fans gathered at Rakrakan sa T’nalak along Alunan Avenue when the group took center stage. Adding a touch of fan excitement to the festivities, overseas and local […]