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 […]

South Cotabato’s commitment to inclusive learning through free education program

South Cotabato, Philippines — Ensuring that no student is left behind, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. continues to strengthen his commitment to free education through a private-public partnership, which allows thousands of students to pursue higher learning despite financial constraints. The national government’s scholarship under UNIFAST only caters to 8,000 to 10,000 students, while South […]

2,661 farmers in SoCot receive financial assistance due to el niño

KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO – A total of 2,661 farmers in South Cotabato have received financial assistance from the provincial government to help mitigate the severe effects of the El Niño phenomenon. Each affected farmer was provided with P2,000 in aid, sourced from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and […]

South Cotabato Strengthens Gender and Development Initiatives Through GAD Workshop

The South Cotabato Provincial Population Office (PPO) conducted a seminar-workshop to draft the Provincial GAD Plan and Budget for 2026 as part of its commitment to mainstreaming gender and development (GAD) initiatives. The event took place from February 12 to 14, 2025, at Agua Frio Garden Resort in Koronadal City. A total of 46 members […]

Malnutrition cases in South Cotabato decline as PSWDO strengthens nutrition programs

South Cotabato, Philippines — The prevalence of malnutrition in South Cotabato has been declining as the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) strengthens its nutrition programs and services. During the Hinun-anon sa Kapitolyo segment interview, Angela B. Frugalidad, Nutrition Officer II of PSWDO, reported that the latest data shows a drop in malnutrition rates, […]

Residents expressed joy over the newly renovated ECCD Classroom in Tantangan

South Cotabato, Philippines – Residents of Barangay New Iloilo in the Municipality of Tantangan, South Cotabato expressed their happiness over the turn over of the newly renovated Early Childhood Care and Development Classroom in the barangay recently. The Provincial Government of South Cotabato funded the rehabilitation and renovation of the decades old building in line […]

Governor Tamayo champions education for a brighter future

South Cotabato, Philippines – Education remains at the forefront of Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr.’s priorities, as he continues to champion learning as a gateway to a better future. In an upcoming meeting, the Department of Education (DepEd) Division Office will tackle key educational initiatives, with Provincial Administrator Atty. Renette B. Bergado set to deliver a […]

Farmers in Surallah Celebrate Opening of Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement

South Cotabato, Philippines — The South Cotabato Provincial Agriculture Office has officially inaugurated the Multi-purpose Drying Pavement (MPDP) in Purok Malipayon in Barangay Moloy and Sitio Datal Banate in Barangay Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato. Supervising Agriculturist Engr. Joan M. Batobalani emphasized the importance of the project for the farming community, particularly in remote areas. […]

South Cotabato Finalizes Waste-to-Energy Partnership Agreement

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has successfully finalized a waste-to-energy project with Alternaverde Corporation. The project received formal endorsements from both the Local Government Unit of Surallah and the Provincial Government through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and a resolution interposing with no objection. In an update given by, Provincial Environmental Officer Siegfried Flaviano […]