South Cotabato Propels Health System Implementation with Successful Completion of Training Series

South Cotabato, Philippines – The South Cotabato Province-Wide Health System (SC PWHS) is set to start next year following the successful completion of an extensive series of trainings and orientations. In collaboration with Universal Health Care (UHC) Technical Working Group (TWG) members and Local Government Unit (LGU) trainers, these sessions aimed to equip health facilities […]
Barangay Nutrition Scholars Receive P1500 Financial Assistance from Angat Partylist

South Cotabato, Philippines – In a commendable move aimed at recognizing the unsung heroes of community health, Angat Partylist Representative Reynaldo Tamayo, Sr. distributed P1500 financial assistance to 297 dedicated Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS). The initiative provides additional honorarium to these tireless front liners, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to grassroots healthcare. “Barangay Nutrition Scholars are […]
South Cotabato Provincial Government Boosts Education with Smart TV Distribution to Public Schools

South Cotabato, Philippines – In a groundbreaking move to elevate the quality of education, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato distributed Smart TVs to 105 public schools across the province. Spearheaded by Anna Rose Z. Kasan, the Provincial General Services Officer in charge, and representing the visionary leadership of Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr., this initiative […]
Teachers undergo Cultural Awareness Orientation

CITY OF KORONADAL — Some 30 teachers of the Department of Education (DepED) City of Koronadal and South Cotabato Divisions underwent a whole day orientation on Cultural Awareness at Agua Frio Resort here spearheaded by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU). Atty, Adolf Ryan Lantion, Natopnal Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) was the […]
Provincial Government Enhances Learning Environment with Smart TVs in 105 Public Schools

Koronadal City, South Cotabato—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr., spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative to equip 105 public schools with Smart TVs. The television sets were delivered by Provincial General Services Officer in charge Anne Kasan. The project aims to revolutionize learning experiences for students across the province. […]
SoCot’s Sangguniang Panlalawigan Approved PHP3B 2024 Annual Executive Budget

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of South Cotabato recently approved the 2024 Annual Executive Budget of the Province. The 2024 Annual Executive budget amounting to PHP 3,054157,735.00 was passed on the third and final reading during the body’s 75th Regular Session. Committee on Appropriations Chairperson Hon. Nilda Almencion spearheaded the budget hearings of the […]
Local Police Issue Stern Warning Against Illegal Firecracker Trade

Koronadal City, South Cotabato—To ensure public safety during the upcoming festive season, local police authorities are intensifying their crackdown on businesses engaged in the illegal sale of firecrackers. The stern warning comes as part of a broader initiative to curb the use of hazardous explosives and prevent injuries during the celebratory period. “Businesses involved in […]
Consistent Levels of Influenza-Like Illness Cases Emphasize Ongoing Need for Public Health Measures

The Provincial Epidemiology Surveillance Unit has reported a staggering 4,505 cases of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) from January 1 to December 2, 2023. This marks a significant 148% increase compared to the same period last year, underscoring the severity of the current situation. The age distribution of reported cases ranged from 21 days old to 93 […]
SouthCot Family Rondalla conducts workshop

The South Cotabato Family Rondalla (SCFR) under the baton of conductor Charles Dumdum recently conducted a 2-day Workshop among students of Polomolok National High School Encore Rondalla, Cannery, Polomolok. SCFR core group that joined the workshop is composed of 5 members playing the Banduria, Octavina, Double Bass and Guitar. Maestro Dumdum presented to the PNHS […]
Rising vehicular accidents mark approach of Christmas season

The number of vehicular accidents has been on the rise in the days leading up to Christmas. According to Police Major Ramil Aruelo, Information Officer of the South Cotabato Police Provincial Office, from October 1 to November 30 of the current year, there have been 336 recorded cases of vehicular accidents, surpassing the figures from […]