Tantangan LGU undergo Cultural Mapping Final Validation
The Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) recently conducted Final Validation of the Cultural Mapping Project of Tantangan LGU involving its 12 barangays. The 12 barangays in attendance during the 4-day validation were Cabuling, New Cuyapo, New Iloilo, New Lambunao, Poblacion, San Felipe, Bukay Pait, Libas, Dumadalig, Maibo, Magon, and Tinongcop. The barangays were […]
252 foreigners visit SouthCot for Jan-Feb ’24 period
Some 252 foreign nationals visited South Cotabato from January to February this year, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit reported. Still topping the list are American visitors which numbered 178 followed by Australian -27, Japanese – 15 and German – 14. Other foreigners that contributed in single-digit figure are South Korean – 4, […]
Lake Sebu, Banga top tourist destinations for Jan-Feb ‘24
Lake Sebu, Banga and Tampakan are the top 3 tourist destinations in South Cotabato for the period January to February 2024, the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACtTM) Unit reported. ACTMU Statistician Richie Matunding said that Lake Sebu recorded 55,028, Banga 25,816 and Tampakan 21,408, making them the top 3 among the LGUs of the […]
Provincial Population Office and DepEd South Cotabato Unite to Tackle Youth Challenges
Responding to the imperative laid out in the Provincial Development Council (PDC) Resolution No. 2023-21, the Provincial Population Office conducted a collaborative summit with DepEd South Cotabato, aimed at confronting the multifaceted challenges faced by the youth. Central to the discussions was the unveiling of the comprehensive South Cotabato Youth Situation and Parenting Education on […]
SoCot Allots over PHP300M budget for Infrastructure Projects for 2024
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Provincial Engineer’s Office, allocated a total of PHP394,400,000.00 pesos for the province’s 2024 infrastructure projects. Provincial Engineer Lloyd M. Esparagosa stated the projects are in line with various priority projects for the swift delivery of services to the constituents of the province as mandated by Governor Reynaldo […]
Clean & Green TWG orients MENROs on contest mechanics, critteria
The Search for Cleanest & Greemest LGU Technical Working Group (TWG) conducted an Orientation/Briefing on the revised tMechanics, Guidelines and Criteria of said province-wide search for 2024. Spearheaded by Provincial Environment Management Officer Siegfred Flaviano and DILG Provincial Office Officer-in-Charge Hayd-Ali Suwaib, the TWG oriented Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officers (MENROs) of the 10 […]
SCPH REMAINS THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OF SOUTH COTABATEÑA’S REPRODUCTIVE CONCERNS
In a data provided by the Office of Chief of Hospital, South Cotabato Provincial Hospital (SCPH) remains the primary healthcare provider of Women in South Cotabato, with a total of 97.4 Overall Costumer Satisfaction Rate recorded as of March 2024. According to their statistics, a total of 3,360 women were served under the Free Hospitalization […]
WE FOR GENDER EQUALITY: DILG XII CONDUCTS PRESSCON FOR GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Department of Interior and Local Government XII conducts Gender and Development (GAD) Press Conference. This year’s theme “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan” highlights the significant contribution of women in humanity. Under the Republic Act 7192 Also known as the Women in Development and Nation […]
South Cotabato starts supplementary feeding program to combat malnutrition
South Cotabato, Philippines— In a concerted effort to address malnutrition among vulnerable populations, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato launched a supplementary feeding program. The initiative, which commenced on March 13 and will run until March 22, aims to provide essential nutrition to pregnant women and children below five years old. The supplementary feeding program […]
Increasing maternal deaths prompt DOH to expand prenatal care
South Cotabato, Philippines—The rising number of maternal deaths in the Philippines prompted the Department of Health (DOH) to take proactive measures in addressing maternal health issues. In response to this alarming trend, the DOH has announced plans to increase the number of prenatal, including the post natal care visits for pregnant women. Geneses Navales, Nurse […]
