Digital, modern farming takes center stage in Gov. Tamayo’s agriculture
South Cotabato, Philippines | January 23, 2026 – One of the key programs continuously supported by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. is modernized, digitalized, and consolidated farming through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, aimed at improving productivity, efficiency, and long-term food sustainability in the province According to Rommel Eladia, Supervising Agriculturist, the province is […]
South Cotabato Blood Center sets benchmark for provincial health services
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato— The South Cotabato Blood Center has solidified its reputation as a benchmark in provincial health services, hosting a structured learning visit from the Provincial Health Office of Davao de Oro through the Kalamboan FAST Blood Task Force. Emy Santillan, Donor Recruitment Officer of the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital, said the exchange […]
Norala District Hospital prepares for expansion- Gov Tamayo
South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare services with the planned expansion of the Norala District Hospital (NDH), following the successful coordination among provincial, municipal, and national agencies. Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr., supported the funding for the expansion project while an additional allocation from the Department […]
Gov. Tamayo empowers civil society through CSO academy
South Cotabato, Philippines | January 20, 2026 – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., continues to reinforce the CSO Academy as a flagship initiative aimed at equipping Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with the knowledge and competencies needed to actively participate in governance and decision-making processes within […]
Gov. Tamayo pushes for the construction of two hospitals to expand free hospitalization
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. has ordered the immediate acceleration of the construction of new hospitals in Tantangan and Koronadal City, reinforcing the provincial government’s commitment to accessible and free healthcare for all South Cotabateños. Governor Tamayo announced that the construction of two hospitals under the province is expected to unclog […]
51,500 Sq. M. of Water Lilies Cleared in Lake Sebu on Governor Tamayo’s Orders
Under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., the Provincial Government of South Cotabato intensified its people centered environmental protection drive after clearing more than 51,500 square meters of water lilies and water hyacinths from Lake Sebu and Lake Selotonin December 2025, strengthening water security and safeguarding the livelihoods of lakeshore communities.Provincial Environment and […]
Compassion in Action: How South Cotabato’s Public Hospitals Put People First
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- Janury 16, 2025| Hospitals are often measured by numbers,how many patients admitted, how many beds occupied, how many cases handled in a day. At Norala District Hospital, those numbers are significant. But beyond the figures and formal reports, there is another measure quietly unfolding every day: how service is delivered when […]
NDH sets mobile blood donation drive to support patients in Norala
South Cotabato, Philippines | January 15, 2026 – Recognizing the continuing need for readily available blood in medical emergencies and life-sustaining treatments, the Norala District Hospital (NDH) will hold a Mobile Blood Donation Program on January 22, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the NDH Holding Area beside the hospital guard house. Hospital […]
South Cotabato battles 28,800 kiloliters of infectious waste to keep communities safe
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has significantly strengthened public health protection and environmental safety after the treatment of more than 28,800 kiloliters of infectious waste from hospitals and health facilities across the province in December 2025, according to the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer. Under the province’s Integrated Infectious Waste […]
Norala District Hospital addresses online concern, reinforces commitment to quality public health
KORONADAL CITY , SOUTH COTABATO— The management of Norala District Hospital (NDH), with the continued support of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, has formally addressed an online post circulated last week regarding emergency room services, reaffirming its commitment to responsive, transparent, and people-centered public healthcare. The concern involved a patient with long-term insomnia who sought medical assistance […]