OPENRO Facilitates Planning Workshops to Support Barangay Solid Waste Management Plans
SOUTH COTABATO — In a bid to bolster local waste management efforts, the Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Operations (OPENRO) conducted two separate two-day planning workshops aimed at assisting barangays in the development of their respective 5-Year Solid Waste Management (SWM) Plans. The first workshop was held on April 2–3, 2025, in […]
OPENRO supports Earth Day 2025’s call for renewable energy action
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (OPENRO), formerly PEMO, proudly celebrates Earth Day 2025 with the global theme, “OUR POWER, OUR PLANET.” According to the official page of OPENRO, the theme highlights the urgent need for collective action to protect the environment through clean, renewable energy. OPENRO […]
OPENRO South Cotabato Identifies Local Conservation Area for Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater in Banga
BANGA, SOUTH COTABATO — The Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer– Forest and Inland Water Management Division (OPENRO – FID) has officially identified a Local Conservation Area (LCA) for the Blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus) in Sitio Upper Riverside, Barangay San Jose, Banga, South Cotabato. The identification and monitoring efforts are conducted in […]
Beneficiary Expresses Gratitude as Government Services Reach Sitio Lambalas
Banga, South Cotabato — For the first time in years, residents of Sitio Lambalas in Barangay Rang-ay felt the presence of the government right at their doorstep, thanks to a convergence operation. The outreach, led by various provincial government offices, brought vital services including medical consultations, agricultural and veterinary support, distribution of information and education […]
Glycelle A. Navares to represent South Cotabato in Binibining Pilipinas 2025
South Cotabato, Philippines — As the first-ever contestant from South Cotabato to compete in the prestigious Binibining Pilipinas 2025 pageant, Mutya ng South Cotabato 2019 Glycelle A. Navares is poised to elevate the province to a national level. Glycelle shared a statement sharing her feelings as she set out on this historic journey. As a […]
Gratitude from the Hills: Beneficiary Shares Story of appreciation from Serbisyo Caravan
T’boli, South Cotabato — For residents of Barangay Lambangan, a quiet and mountainous village in T’boli, the Serbisyo Caravan was more than just an outreach event. Among those who benefited from the two-day activity was Mario Salawa, a local farmer who has long faced challenges in accessing basic services due to the remote location of […]
Beneficiary Express Profound Gratitude for South Cotabato’s Serbisyo Caravan Initiative
Bringing the government closer to the people—literally and meaningfully. This was the goal of the Serbisyo Caravan, which recently made its way to the mountainous and often overlooked community of Barangay Malugong in Tboli, South Cotabato. A joint initiative of various offices, the caravan brought a wide range of essential public services straight to the […]
KPSP scholar passes Medical Technology board examination
Koronadal City, South Cotabato — One of the province’s pride seems to be growing stronger as Kabugwason Paglaum Scholarship Program scholar passed the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination. Marjune Juan, a Notre Dame of Marbel University graduate, is one of the newly licensed Medical Technologists in the country. KPSP looks into aiding underprivileged but deserving students […]
South Cotabato Launches Modern Real Property Tax System to Boost Public Service Efficiency
The Provincial Assessor’s Office of South Cotabato (PASSO), under the leadership of OIC-Provincial Assessor Engr. Ritchie Ballesta, REA, continues to push for innovative governance with the recent orientation for the implementation of the new Real Property Tax Administration System. This initiative marks a pivotal advancement in the province’s commitment to delivering accurate, transparent, and efficient […]
Mutya ng South Cotabato 2025 screening set for April 22
The search for Mutya ng South Cotabato 2025 is officially underway, with the screening scheduled for April 22. As one of the much-anticipated events of the Tnalak Festival in July, the pageant continues to celebrate beauty, intelligence, and cultural pride. Aspiring candidates must be natural-born women, single, and without children. They must have been residents […]
