Farmer’s coop in Lake Sebu receives P10M-worth dairy project
Through an endorsement from the Provincial Veterinary Office, Highland Agriculture Credit Cooperative accepted the P10M-worth of dairy project from the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC). Dr. Kelvin Lucena, Veterinary Officer IV, said PCC turned over 50 buffalos, 2 motorcycles, a unit of desktop computer, a stove, a freezer for milk storage and other dairy equipment to […]
Gov. Tamayo, medical society present solution to resolve high hospital occupancy rate due to COVID
Koronadal City—After experiencing “critical stage” in the operation of South Cotabato Provincial Hospital, Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. called in immediately members of the Medical Society to gather recommendations to beat concerns and challenges over COVID 19 specifically on high hospital occupancy rate. The team arrived solutions to further address efforts in South Cotabato. “We need […]
Gov. Tamayo announces ‘critical stage’ for provincial hospital operation
Koronadal City—Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. released a statement that the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital is in critical stage in terms of operation. As of January 23, Gov. Tamayo received reports from the chief of hospital that 56 health personnel are suffering from COVID-19. Meanwhile, out of the 109 COVID-related patients, 60 are still at the emergency […]
PPOC sets Php88 million budget for 2022
The Provincial Peace and Order Council chaired by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. has set at least Php88 million for its 2022 peace and order programs during the PPOC meeting held today via zoom. Based on its 2022 Annual Budget, the said fund will be allocated through the following Plans Programs and Activities (PPAs); Support […]
– ACTM aims for capability-building trainings for 2022
The Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit plans to conduct series of capability-building trainings for 2022 in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) 12. Senior Tourism Operations Officer Argee Ryan Asaria, ACTM chief disclosed that his office wanted to develop the skills of tourism professionals, service providers, officers and stakeholders which is also […]
South Coatabato confirms omicron case, says patient recovered
Koronadal City, South Cotabato—Health officials here confirmed case of omicron variant of COVID-19 in South Cotabato as of Janaury 6,2022 in a press briefing held earlier. Dr. Rogelio Aturdido, Provincial Health Officer, said the patient came from Australia. “The patients has recovered,” Aturdido said. Cecil Lorenzo, Disease Surveillance Officer, said the patient is a 15-year-old […]
30 fisherfolks receive aqua feeds
At least 30 fisherfolks from the municipality of Tboli received aqua feeds from the provincial government of South Cotabato through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist early this week. Provincial Agriculturist Raul Teves said these inputs were composed of starter, grower, and finisher feeds which they can use in their respective fish farms. The beneficiaries […]
Balik Probinsiya Program serves 33K South Cotabatenos
Since its launching on May 2020, the Balik Probinsiya South Cotabato Program had already served 33,496 Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs), Returning Residents (RRs) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) coming from Metro Manila and other parts of the country. Based from the Terminal Report of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit as of […]
Surveillance team reports 22 firecracker-related injuries in South Cotabato
Koronadal City—The Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of South Cotabato confirmed 22 firecracker-related injuries as of January 2, 2022. Cases were 144 % higher compared of the same period last year, according to PESU. Six (27%) of cases were from Polomolok and Lake Sebu have four cases (18%) . Age ranged from 1 year old […]
Eight LGUs in South Cotabato pass ‘Good Financial Housekeeping’ in SOX
Koronadal City—The South Cotabato Provincial Government along with eight other local government units in the province are certified 2021 Good Financial Housekeeping passers, the Interior and Local Government in SOCCSKSARGEN region announced. In a Facebook post of DILG 12, South Cotabato LGU got a 73 percent passing rate. Meanwhile, the online announcement revealed that passers […]
