Local artists culminate Arts Festival in South Cotabato
South Cotabato, Philippines—February is an explosion of creativity as South Cotabato celebrated National Arts Month under the theme “Ani ng Sining, Diwa at Damdamin.” The Arts, Culture, and Tourism Museum Unit of South Cotabato organized vibrant activities, drawing local artists from General Santos City, Sarangani Province, Cotabato, and South Cotabato to showcase their impressive talents. […]
Gov. Tamayo’s free healthcare program waives ₱200k caesarean bill
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – Marietta Cambas, a resident of Barangay San Roque, Koronadal City, expressed her profound gratitude after benefiting from the province’s free hospitalization program, which relieved her of a 200,000 peso hospital bill following her Caesarean section delivery. Before the program’s introduction, Mrs. Cambas was hesitant to seek medical care due to […]
South Cotabato’s economic status uplifted
South Cotabato, Philippines — Through the commitment and dedication of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. to uplift the province’s economic status, South Cotabato has been removed from the list of poorest provinces in the Philippines. The Provincial Government of South Cotabato (PGSC) has witnessed a decline in poverty cases, from 24% dropping by 14%, with […]
CATCH-UP Program Delivers Essential Resources to Madrasah School in South Cotabato
POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO, The Convergence Approach for Transformation and CHange-Unification Program (CATCH-UP), under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo Sucayan Tamayo Jr., has completed a significant donation of classroom resources to the Madrasatol Hidayatol Marangit, an Islamic educational institution located in Purok 7, Barangay Rubber, Polomolok. The comprehensive support package, delivered on Sunday, addresses critical infrastructure […]
Provincial Government commends top-performing offices for anti-red tape excellence
South Cotabato, Philippines—-The Provincial Government of South Cotabato recognized departments and units that have attained a 100% or excellent compliance rating for meeting the core requirements of Republic Act 11032 – an Act Promoting the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services, amending for the Purpose Republic Act 9485, otherwise known as […]
Provincial veterinary office of South Cotabato reports significant progress in anti-rabies vaccination
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Veterinary Office of South Cotabato released its latest anti-rabies vaccination report, highlighting remarkable achievements in safeguarding barangays from rabies through proactive and extensive immunization efforts. As indicated in the report, the municipalities of Tboli and Tupi made significant progress. There are now 1,213 vaccinated pets in Tboli, with 1,017 […]
Barangay Nutrition Scholar overcomes hardships, finds stability in service
South Cotabato, Philippines – Christine Apolonio, a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) from Barangay Sulit, Polomolok, has found hope and stability in her role despite facing personal and financial struggles. A single mother of two, Apolonio once considered leaving her job in search of better opportunities, especially during a difficult period in her life marked by […]
Governor Tamayo prioritizes institutionalization of South Cotabato’s key programs
Koronadal, South Cotabato- Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. is pushing for the institutionalization of key provincial programs to ensure their continuity beyond his administration. Recognizing the long-term impact of these initiatives, Governor Tamayo emphasized the need to pass local ordinances that will formalize essential services such as free education, free hospitalization, and support programs for […]
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Supports Budget to Strengthen Health Care Facilities in South Cotabato
Koronadal City, Philippines – Sanguniang Panlalawigan supported the 75-million-peso budget to construct a two-storey building at the Norala District Hospital. “This new facility will not only help address the congestion of patients in healthcare services but also ensure that more patients can benefit by providing more beds, privates and ward rooms, as well as an […]
Gov. Tamayo Creates Life-Changing Opportunities for PWDs at the Capitol
South Cotabato, Philippines—Brian G. Hervilla, Disability Affairs Officer-1 at the Provincial Disability Affairs Unit (PDAU), is grateful for the provincial government’s bold initiative in providing job opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Hervilla, who is also a PWD, expressed just how rare and invaluable this chance is for individuals in their sector. “Thanks to Governor […]
