SCPH completes 16 OB-GYN surgeries on opening day of surgical mission for women
Koronadal City, South Cotabato-The South Cotabato Provincial Hospital (SCPH) successfully performed gynecologic surgeries on 16 patients during the first day of its three-day OB-GYN Surgical Mission, which runs until Aug. 7. The surgical mission aims to provide free specialized gynecologic procedures to women in South Cotabato who require surgical intervention but have limited access to […]
South Cotabato, CSOs partner to roll out strategic plan for adolescent health and youth development
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has strengthened its commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of young people following the signing of Executive Order No. 12, Series of 2026 by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., creating the Provincial Task Force on Adolescent Health and Youth Development. The newly established […]
Newly elected South Cotabato Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council officers take oath, commit to strengthening agriculture and fisheries
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The newly elected officers of the Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (PAFC) formally took their oath of office at the Provincial Capitol Compound before Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., officially assuming their roles as leaders of the province’s multi-sectoral consultative and advisory body for the agriculture and fisheries sector. Leading […]
OPPO South Cotabato champions youth awareness in 2026 population education quiz show
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO), successfully conducted the 2026 Provincial Population Education Quiz Show, reaffirming its commitment to developing informed, responsible, and resilient young people through quality population education. Carrying the theme, “Developing Responsible Adolescents Towards a Resilient Population,”the annual […]
NDH brings preventive healthcare closer to Brgy. Tinago residents through Alagang YAKAP caravan
NORALA, South Cotabato — The Norala District Hospital (NDH) launched another leg of its Alagang NDH YAKAP & Health Caravan early this week in Barangay Tinago, bringing essential healthcare services directly to residents of the town. Dr. Mila G. Quinton, chief of hospital of the Norala District Hospital, said the outreach reflects the hospital’s continuing […]
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 […]
Government steps in with seeds, rodent control assistance for Tampakan Farmers
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato —The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg)-South Cotabato, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture–Regional Crop Protection Center (DA-RCPC) XII, continues to strengthen its Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program by providing immediate assistance to farmers affected by rodent infestation in Barangay Albagan, Tampakan. Provincial Agriculturist I, IPM/DRRM Focal person, Elias Diamante […]
Norala District Hospital secures DOH license for blood station
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Norala District Hospital (NDH) has strengthened emergency healthcare services after securing a License to Operate (LTO) from the Department of Health (DOH) for its Blood Station, a significant milestone that will improve access to safe and timely blood services for residents of Norala and neighboring municipalities. The newly licensed […]
Provincial Employees Prepare for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Stage 1 Audit (Documentation Adequacy Audit)
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has intensified its commitment to delivering quality, transparent, and peoplecentered public service as government employees were oriented on the province’s Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, and the upcoming ISO 9001:2015 Stage 1 Audit. This orientation forms part of the provincial government’s continuing efforts to institutionalize excellence in governance through an […]