CATCH-UP Program Leads Community Assessment in Tampakan to Drive Local Development

SOUTH COTABATO, Tampakan – The provincial government’s Convergence Approach for Transformation and Change-Unification Program (CATCH-UP) carried out a comprehensive site validation in Sitio Mabalo, Barangay Albagan, Tampakan on January 31, 2025, marking another step in its community development initiatives.

Under the direction of South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Sucayan Tamayo Jr., the CATCH-UP team met with local residents to assess critical community needs, focusing particularly on infrastructure development, livelihood opportunities, and accessibility to essential services. The site validation process, a crucial component of the program’s methodology, aims to gather firsthand information about the challenges faced by remote communities. This data will serve as the foundation for future development projects in the area.

Community members from Sitio Mabalo actively participated in the assessment, sharing their concerns and aspirations with the CATCH-UP team. Their input is expected to shape targeted interventions that will address specific local needs.

The program’s approach emphasizes sustainable development and inclusive growth, with a particular focus on uplifting vulnerable communities throughout South Cotabato. The site validation in Sitio Mabalo represents part of a broader strategy to systematically assess and address development needs across the province’s barangays. Local residents expressed optimism about the initiative, viewing it as a positive step toward improving their living conditions. The CATCH-UP program continues to implement its community-centered approach throughout South Cotabato, working to transform one sitio at a time.

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