10,000 jobs filled as Governor Tamayo drives economic growth in South Cotabato

Koronadal City, South Cotabato – Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. proudly announced that the province has reached its goal of creating 10,000 new jobs, fulfilling his commitment to bolster employment opportunities and economic growth. When he made this statement during his State of the Province Address last July, the governor was determined to highlight that through […]

South Cotabato reaps ₱13 Million in economic gains from national tourism convention

Koronadal City, South Cotabato — The recently concluded national convention of the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP), held in South Cotabato in October, brought an estimated ₱13 million boost to the local economy, marking a successful showcase of the province’s tourism and cultural heritage. The four-day event attracted around 1,500 tourism officers […]

Barangay Nutrition Scholars Program Takes Center Stage in Successful Review and Congress

SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES – The 2024 Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) Program Implementation Review and Congress, held under the theme “Empowering BNS, Fostering Nutrition Diversity for Sustainable Food Security,” gathered at least four hundred BNS across the province. The event highlighted the vital role of barangay nutrition scholars in improving the health and nutrition of local […]

South Cotabato launches ‘TUTOK KAINAN’ program to support pregnant teens

Koronadal City, South Cotabato — Aiming to improve the health of pregnant teenage mothers and promote the birth of healthier babies, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) has launched the “TUTOK KAINAN” dietary supplementation program in South Cotabato. This initiative specifically targets pregnant teenagers across 12 barangays within the province, providing them with vital nutritional support […]

PLGU South Cotabato held its Second Cooperative Summit

SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES – The second cooperative summit for the entire province of South Cotabato was successfully held at the South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center recently. The Provincial Government of South Cotabato successfully conducted the second cooperatives summit held at the South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Centre last October 30. The gathering of members […]

Protecting the rights of children; South Cotabato celebrates National Children’s Month

South Cotabato, Philippines — In commemoration of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children, the Philippines celebrates National Children’s Month, seeking to instill its significance in the Filipino consciousness and to strengthen the protection and promotion of children’s rights. In support of this cause, South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo […]

25 new clients of Balay Silangan to undergo three-month reformatory program

Twenty-five new clients, consisting of 22 men and 3 women, were recently welcomed at the Balay Silangan Reformatory Center. These individuals will embark on a three-month reformatory program designed to transform their lives and help them break free from the grip of illegal drugs. The program adopts a holistic approach, addressing various aspects of rehabilitation. […]

South Cotabato strengthens support for typhoon-affected communities in Luzon

South Cotabato, Philippines — As Typhoon Kristine wrecks several areas in Luzon, both physically and emotionally impacting communities across the Philippines, the province of South Cotabato has stepped up to provide aid and support in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) Region XII. During the Gov Meets the Press on October 28, 2024, Governor […]

DENR SOX & SOCOT YDO spearheads first ever youth ENR Summit

SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 12 in collaboration with the Provincial Government of South Cotabato through the Provincial Youth Development Office spearheaded the first ever Youth Environment and Natural Resources Summit last October 18 at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. Over 300 Youth participants from all […]

Former OFW thrives through provincial livelihood program

Koronadal City, South Cotabato—For Delfa Sabang, a former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and mother of two, returning home to South Cotabato was not the end of her journey but the beginning of a new chapter. Having spent years abroad in Kuwait, Qatar, and Hong Kong to provide for her family, Delfa found herself in a […]