40 patients benefit from free transport service in January
South Cotabato, Philippines – A total of 40 patients from South Cotabato have availed themselves of the free Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) service provided by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) this January. The PTV service is part of the provincial government’s free hospitalization initiative, aimed at assisting patients suffering from various […]
Turnover ceremony marks milestone for South Cotabato Provincial Hospital’s new building
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato—The South Cotabato Provincial Hospital celebrated a significant milestone with the turnover and blessing of its newly constructed four-story building at the Protech Center. The facility, which is currently set to serve as the hospital’s outpatient department, is part of a broader plan to improve healthcare services in the province. Dr. Conrado […]
South Cotabato provincial school board hires teachers and non-teaching staff to ease education burdens
South Cotabato, Philippines—To address the shortage of teachers and ensure that no out-of-pocket expenses are imposed on parents, the Provincial School Board (PSB) of South Cotabato has hired additional teaching and non-teaching personnel, including utility workers and security guards. The move aims to bridge the gap in public school staffing while reducing the burden on […]
South Cotabato conducts weighing scale calibration, releases BNS allowances
South Cotabato, Philippines—To ensure accurate child nutrition monitoring, the Nutrition Section of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) conducted its annual calibration of weighing scales in every town of South Cotabato. This initiative aims to guarantee the reliability of weight measurements used by Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in assessing the nutritional status of […]
South Cotabato Youth Showcase Talent and Knowledge in Provincial Population Quiz Show
The Provincial Population Education Quiz Show, themed “Kabataang South Cotabateño: Angat sa Talino at Talento”, featured 57 schools from ten municipalities and one component city in South Cotabato. During the event, Ms. Melanie C. Chiva, the Provincial Population Officer, emphasized the importance of comprehensive reproductive health and sexuality education in reducing poverty and early parenthood, […]
Gov Jun Tamayo Spearheads Oath Taking Of South Cotabato Youth Council
SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES – Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. leads the formal oath taking of the different committee chairpersons of the South Cotabato Provincial Youth Development Council last Monday, February 3, 2025. Along with the staff of the Provincial Youth Development Office, twelve (12) youth leaders formally took their oath before the governor during the […]
The free education program in South Cotabato empowers many students
Tupi, South Cotabato, Philippines—Students in South Cotabato are reaping the rewards of a free education program initiated by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. The program, which provides free education from elementary to secondary levels, has greatly benefited students, particularly those from low-income families. One such beneficiary is Juljym A. Dumalag, a 15-year-old Grade 10 student […]
Governor Tamayo addresses food security concerns in South Cotabato
South Cotabato, Philippines — In the continuous journey toward growth and progress, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. emphasizes the importance of fostering unity among local communities and local government units while promoting a problem-solving attitude in addressing social issues. This is in response to the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) possible declaration of a food security […]
Governor Tamayo calls for unity and truthful information to strengthen community engagement in South Cotabato
South Cotabato, Philippines—To provide efficient public services, Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. stressed the value of cooperation and truthful information. Tamayo recognized the challenges caused by false information spreading in some communities, even despite the province’s continuous attempts to address local issues. “So far, dahil nga nakababad naman ang tao natin sa baba sa pagkuha ng […]
Women’s association in Lake Sebu reaps benefits from provincial livelihood program
LAKE SEBU, SOUTH COTABATO- The South Cotabato Provincial Government’s livelihood assistance, through the Convergence Approach for Transformation and Change – Unification Program (CATCH-UP), has provided significant support to the women’s association in Lake Sebu. Jeneth Bongon, president of the Unity of Women in Sitio Lake Lahit, shared how the establishment of a Sari-Sari store in […]
