IPHO detects 1,584 TB patients through high-tech portable ultra-light X-ray machine

KORONADAL CITY- A high tech portable ultra-light x-ray machine is now being used for faster detection of the potentially serious infectious disease known as TB or Tuberculosis in the Integrated Provincial Health Office or IPHO-South Cotabato. According to the provincial health officer Dr. Rogelio Aturdido Jr., in the past 6 months, over 9,000 residents from […]
Lake Sebu gets Php1.5 million Seedbank cum Pasalubong Center

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato successfully conducted the groundbreaking ceremony of the Php 1.5 million seed bank cum pasalubong center in Lake Sebu as part of its commitment to the sustainability and conservation of the agro-biodiversity products, traditional crops, and agricultural practices in the locality. Lake Sebu is one of the pilot sites for […]
SP approves P2.9 B annual budget for South Cotabato

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato has earmarked at least Php2.9 Billion for the 2023 General Fund Annual Executive Budget this year 2023. Said budget will be used for the overall operation of the province, especially for the implementation of various programs and projects for the benefit of its constituents. During its regular session held […]
Volunteerism wins in SouthCot

Before the year ends, the provincial government of South Cotabato through the PGO-Barangay Affairs Unit, headed by Mr. Dennis Dignadice, celebrates another win after they received a Special Award for LGU Category for Region XII in the Search for Most Outstanding Volunteer 2022. The award was given in recognition of the exemplary achievements of the […]
South Cotabato gets Php1.5 Billion new investment

At least Php1.5 Billion worth of new investment is set to be established in South Cotabato as business climate becomes favorable that can spur economic growth, and create job opportunities leading to the quality of life of its people. South Cotabato Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. is steadfast in his commitment to bring progress to the […]
15 indigenous art masters of South Cotabato endorsed in GAMABA

Koronadal City—The local coordinating team of South Cotabato nominated 15 masters in indigenous or ethnic arts to the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) or the National Living Treasurers Award, a search for the finest traditional artists in the Philippines. Reden Ulo, a GAMABA coordinator, confirmed that the Municipality of Lake Sebu presented 13 masters […]
Biotech Farms, PLLENRO ink MOA on waste paper purchase

The Provincial League of Local Envisonment & Natural Resources Officers (PLLENRO) – South Cotanato and piggery and poultry giant Biotech Farms, Inc. based in Banga town recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the purchase of waste/used papers province-wide. Based from the signed MOA, Biotech Farms committed to purchase 10 tons of waste/used […]
South Cotabato is 9th Most Competitive Province

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the South Cotabato Economic and Investment Promotion Center, receives the 9th Most Competitive Province in the 9th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Award during the Treasures of Region 12 Trade Expo conducted in General Santos City. As CMCI constantly evolves to be a timely and relevant indicator […]
30 gov’t communicators attend 2-day training on Public Speaking

At least 30 government communicators attended the two-day Training on Public Speaking for government communicators, information officers, and Police Community Relations Officers on November 18-19,2022 at Punta Isla Lake Resort. This is in celebration of Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week slated on November 13-19, 2022 with the theme;”Addressing Drug Challenges in the Health […]
62 South Cotabato youth to become ambassadors under OGP

Open Govt. Partnership’s Action Plan for 2021 – 22 has its commitment centered on the youth. Harnessing Youth Power in Integrating Open Government Values and Mechanisms to Respond to Local and Community-Issues in the Province of South Cotabato, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato through the PPDO and the Youth Development Office (YDO) partnered with […]