Provincial Government to deploys kabugwason scholars under government internship program
South Cotabato, Philippines — Kabugwason scholars officially joined the second batch of the South Cotabato Government Internship Program (GIP) after participating in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing and orientation held at the SP Mini Conference Room, Legislative Building, Capitol Compound. At least 18 beneficiaries will be assigned to various Local Government Units (LGUs), National […]
Rabies awareness strengthens public health education in South Cotabato
South Cotabato, Philippines — In line with the observance of Rabies Awareness Month 2026, the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian – South Cotabato successfully conducted a Forum on Rabies Awareness and Responsible Pet Ownership at Sto. Niño National High School, engaging 209 students in a meaningful discussion on rabies prevention and animal welfare. According to […]
South Cotabato veterinarian warns public against ‘tandok’ for rabies treatment
South Cotabato, Philippines —Authorities are discouraging the use of “tandok,” a traditional horn suction method, as a supposed treatment for dog or cat bites. According to Byron F. Dela Cruz, DVM, there are existing laws prohibiting this practice because it has no scientific basis and may put lives at risk. The veterinarian clarified that the […]
South Cotabato assures safe livestock movement and fair market monitoring
South Cotabato, Philippines — Local authorities in South Cotabato have intensified measures to secure the province’s agricultural borders, pledging a dual strategy of strict livestock movement controls to prevent disease and rigorous market monitoring to protect consumers from unfair price surges. Dr. Errol B. Javier, DVM, addressed concerns regarding fluctuations in hog prices, noting that […]
Gov. Tamayo empowers 24 Kabugwason scholars to reach professional milestones
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato honored the newest achievers of the Kabugwason Paglaum Scholarship and Grant-in-Aid Program, recognizing 24 scholars who passed various national licensure examinations—an affirmation of the province’s sustained investment in education under Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. The latest batch of passers includes five new lawyers, 12 Licensed […]
Hawak Kamay Scholarship empowers hundreds of South Cotabato students
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Hawak Kamay Scholarship Program of Southwestern University PHINMA continues to open doors for deserving students from South Cotabato, as 393 out of 579 actual examinees passed the recent scholarship examination. According to Atty. Rhonalyn C. Gallego, CAO/OIC-Executive Director of KPSGIAP, the Hawak Kamay Scholarship Program, offers discounted tuition fees to […]
50 ducks dispersed to farmers in Tboli through the animal dispersal program
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through its Animal Dispersal Program, distributed 50 ducks to the Valley Producer Farmers Association on February 12, 2026, at Barangay Laconon, Municipality of T’boli. The beneficiary group, comprising 40 farmer-members, received the ducks as part of the province’s ongoing effort to support livelihood initiatives and strengthen food production […]
140 College students to benefit from SPES program of Provincial Government
South Cotabato, Philippines — A total of 140 college students are set to attend the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) orientation on February 14, 2026, at the Mall of Ace Centerpoint, in preparation for their upcoming short-term employment. The orientation will be facilitated by the Public Employment Service Unit (PESU) to brief the […]
Provincial government brings free rabies vaccination closer to Tboli residents
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato continues its vaccination program with a focused rabies vaccination campaign across several barangays in the Municipality of Tboli this February, as part of its intensified efforts to eliminate rabies and promote responsible pet ownership. According to Errol B. Javier, Veterinarian IV of the Office of […]
South Cotabato Provincial Government signs MOU to strengthen assistance to public education
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato reaffirmed its commitment to quality public education as it conducted the Assistance to Public Education Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Orientation and Signing on February 3–4, 2026, at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. The activity gathered school heads and Administrative Officers (AOs) from different […]