New IPMR Board Member Guerreo takes oath; outgoing representative BM Sambog ends 11 years of service
KORONADAL CITY — Newly elected Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) Board Member Arnold Guerrero formally took his oath of office during Monday’s session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato, marking the official transition of Indigenous Peoples representation in the provincial legislative body. Guerero said that he was thankful for the support he got from […]
CATCH-UP Team provides classroom renovation support benefiting 96 Madrasah students in Tantangan
Ninety-six (96) Madrasah students in Barangay Poblacion, Tantangan are set to benefit from improved learning conditions following the provision of material support from the Provincial Government of South Cotabato through the South Cotabato CATCH UP Team for the renovation of two classrooms. The initiative aims to enhance the learning environment of the Madrasah institution by […]
Norala District Hospital employees intensify wellness drive, eye weight management program championship
South Cotabato, Philippines —The intensified employee wellness campaign of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato continues to gain ground as personnel of Norala District Hospital participated in an online Weight Management and Diet Counseling Program aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles among government workers. Hospital employees categorized under Obese II and Obese III attended the counseling […]
NDH shares nutrition care practices with Polomolok hospital through learning exposure
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — In line with efforts to further improve nutrition services in government hospitals in South Cotabato, the Norala District Hospital (NDH) conducted a one-on-one orientation and learning exposure on the implementation of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for dialysis and confined patients to Polomolok Municipal Hospital. The activity involved Ms. Anna […]
South Cotabato hospitals push employee wellness through sports, recreational activities
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato— Despite the demanding nature of healthcare service and daily hospital operations, government healthcare institutions in South Cotabato continue to prioritize the wellness and well-being of their employees through sports and recreational activities aimed at promoting work-life balance and unity in the workplace. Recently, Norala District Hospital conducted Larong Pinoy activities as […]
South Cotabato boosts emergency preparedness in quarry operations through first aid training
Strengthening workplace safety and emergency preparedness among quarry workers, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Mines and Geosciences Division (OPENRO MGD), successfully concluded a two day Standard First Aid Training for Quarry Operations in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Surallah and the […]
Financial assistance for regular scholars increased to ₱45,000 per semester
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government continues to strengthen its commitment to accessible education as the financial assistance for regular scholars under the scholarship program has officially increased from a maximum of ₱37,000.00 to ₱45,000.00 per semester. According to Atty. Rhonalyn C. Gallego, CAO/OIC-Executive Director of the Kabugwason Paglaum Scholarship Grant-in-aid Program (KPSGIAP), the […]
Norala district hospital eyes higher healthcare standards following DOH evaluation
SOUTH COTABATO— Reinforcing its commitment to quality public healthcare and operational excellence, the Norala District Hospital (NDH) successfully underwent the Green Viability Assessment (GVA) and Integrated Hospital Operations and Management Program (IHOMP) evaluation conducted by the Department of Health–Center for Health Development SOCCSKSARGEN. The comprehensive assessment examined the hospital’s compliance with national standards in governance, […]
South Cotabato Champions Responsible Mining and Community Partnership in Mindanao Forum
Reinforcing its commitment to transparent governance and people centered development, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato highlighted the importance of responsible and inclusive mining during the 32nd annual symposium of the Mindanao Association of Mining Engineers, Inc. held at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City. Representing Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., Provincial Environment and […]
South Cotabato health official flags dangerous “myth cures” as STD cases rise among youth
SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) of South Cotabato has warned residents against dangerous and misleading “myth cures” for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as cases continue to rise across the province, particularly among younger individuals. John Arlo Codilla, IPHO Disease Prevention and Control Unit Head, cautioned the public against practices such […]