PSWDO prepares for the upcoming distribution of 320 wheelchairs to persons with disability

Koronadal City—The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office in South Cotabato is preparing for the upcoming and distribution of 320 wheelchairs and 20 walking sticks to persons with disability (PWD), Persons with Disability Officer Brian Hervilla announced. These assistive devices for PWDs are set to distribute before the year ends. However, in a ceremonial turn-over […]

Gov. Tamayo calls for speed and accuracy in service delivery

Koronadal City—Governor Jun Tamayo urged government employees to join him in his second term to deliver public service with speed and accuracy. “Tinatawagan ko ang ating mga empleyado sa Kapitolyo na kung may maisip kayong paraan upang mapabilis ang pagbibigay natin ng serbisyo sa taumbayan, bisitahin ninyo ako sa aking opisina,” Gov. Tamayo emphasized during […]

PEMO issues citation tickets to 10 banlaseros

Koronadal City—The Provincial Environment and Management Office (PEMO) in South Cotabato  is urging small-scale miners in the gold-rich village of Tboli here to look for viable move to legally continue their illegal operations. Siegfred Flaviano, Provincial Environment Management Officer, said that 10 illegal banlaseros were issued citation tickets during an inspection who who were caught mining […]

PEMO appeals to public to practice proper waste disposal during T’nalak Festivities

With the 23rd T’nalak Festival and 56th Foundation Anniversary of South Cotabato to commence within a month’s time, theProvincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) is appealing to the general public to practice proper waste mnahagement particularly on waste disposal during the festival from July 13 – 18, 2022.             The 6-day annual festival will have acticities […]

PNP, military receive motorcycles from South Cotabato

Koronadal City—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato turned over motorcycles to members of the Philippine National Police and Philippine Army in a ceremony during the Monday Flag Raising at the Capitol Covered Court, Provincial Capitol Compound. Four units of motor vehicles were distributed by Provincial Administrator Atty. Renette Bergado and Provincial General Services Office-In-Charge Liezel […]

PSWDO releases 22 sewing machines to women, solo parent federation

Koronadal City—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato turned over 22 sewing machines to disadvantaged women to start-up a livelihood. Cora Obenieta, Social worker III, said the initiative will support members of the women and solo parent sector of South Cotabato to rediscover practical art that would give source of income. “The budget came from the […]

Water system turn-over to 3 barangays this 3rd quarter

Koronadal City– Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. prioritized the construction of potable water supply in far-flung areas that are still largely depend on wells and springs. Engr. Eleazar Abellera, Project Evaluation Officer IV, said three water system will be turned to the recipient-barangays of Kablon (Tupi), New Dumangas and Salacafe (Tboli) this July and August, 2022. […]

T’nalak Festival 2022 gears up after 2-year hiatus

Preparations for the 23rd T’nalak Festival and 56th Foundation Anniversary of South Cotabato are now on high gear as the different committees are now busy in their respective activity for the forthcoming festival scheduled from June 13 to June 18 this year.           Live and recorded interview of the different T’nalak Festival Committee Chairpersons are […]

South Cotabato AEs to train on Social Media Management

Some thirty (30) accomodation establishments (AEs) in South Cotabato will undergo training on Social Media Management and Content Creation sponsored by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit on June 16 – 17, 2022 in Lake Sebu.           ACTM Marketing and Promotion chief Tourism Operations Officer I   Francisco Cerbo Jr. disclosed that the AEs […]

Know facts about Monky Pox, IPHO says

Koronadal City–Monkey pox is silently spreading in 25 countries as of press time but, there are no recorded cases in the Philippines, Provincial Health Officer Rogelio Aturdido said during the weekly Kapihan sa Kapitolyo. Dr. Aturdido said Monkey Pox is a viral disease and endemic to countries in African region. However, he said cases are […]