Gov. Tamayo outlines contingency measures against possible impacts of super El Niño
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., president of the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP), has outlined preparedness measures and contingency plans being implemented by local government units (LGUs) nationwide to mitigate the possible impacts of the intensifying El Niño phenomenon, particularly on agriculture, water supply, food security, and economic […]
South Cotabato “Bahay Pag-asa” to open, offer new hope for children in conflict with the law
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato will formally open its new Bahay Pag-asa on October 13 in Purok Hechanova, Barangay Paraiso, Koronadal City. It will serve as a temporary shelter and rehabilitation facility for Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL). According to Center Head-designate Maria Corazon Obenieta, the facility […]
South Cotabato steps up El Niño preparations; food packs, buffer stocks ready for affected communities
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has intensified its preparations for the possible impacts of the intensifying El Niño phenomenon, ensuring that food packs, buffer stocks, and other response measures are ready for communities that may be affected by prolonged dry conditions. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. said the provincial […]
PDRRMC endorses ₱221.6-M 2027 LDRRMF investment program for Sangguniang Panlalawigan approval
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — Members of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) convened to deliberate on the proposed ₱221.6-million Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund-Investment Program (LDRRMF-IP) for 2027, which will be submitted to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for adoption and approval. PDRRMC reviewed the proposed allocation and identified priority disaster […]
PCPC, PCAT-VAWC strengthen protection efforts for children, women, and vulnerable sectors in South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — The Provincial Council for the Protection of Children (PCPC) and the Provincial Council Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children (PCAT-VAWC) strengthened their protection efforts for children, women, and vulnerable sectors through enhanced inter-agency coordination during their joint meeting held earlier at Agua Frio Garden Resort, Inc. The meeting […]
South Cotabato CATCH-UP expands learning spaces for Bukay Pait children
TANTANGAN, SOUTH COTABATO —The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through its CATCH-UP Program, officially turned over a newly constructed three-classroom building to Bukay Pait Elementary School in Tantangan, providing learners with safer, more comfortable, and more conducive spaces for learning The new facility marks another significant step toward addressing the school’s infrastructure needs and ensuring […]
Gov. Tamayo urges parents to monitor children amid online threats, class suspensions
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. has urged parents to closely monitor their children’s activities, particularly their use of mobile phones and social media, following a series of online threats that have caused alarm and prompted the suspension of classes in parts of the province. Tamayo said authorities are […]
South Cotabato strengthens reintegration efforts through skills training for 175 peace building beneficiaries
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), through its Localizing Normalization Implementation (LNI) Program, in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) XII, conducted a series of Skills Training Orientations for 175 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Decommissioned Combatants (DCs) as part of the ongoing normalization […]
South Cotabato assesses child development centers in Tupi
TUPI, SOUTH COTABATO — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (OPSWDO), continues to strengthen the delivery of quality Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) services by conducting a three-day External Assessment of selected Child Development Centers (CDCs) in the Municipality of Tupi. The assessment […]
Governor Tamayo orders capitol departments to strengthen El Niño preparations
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. has directed all departments and offices of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato to intensify preparations for the possible impacts of the El Niño phenomenon in the province. Tamayo issued the directive as the provincial government strengthens its preparedness measures to protect agriculture, livestock, water […]