Surallah entrepreneur thrives in mushroom business with Provincial Government’s support

Surallah, South Cotabato – Local entrepreneur Susan Zamora has shared her inspiring journey of success in the mushroom products business. Starting her venture in 2017 under the name Almora Mushroom Products Trading, Zamora has gained recognition for her unique and high-quality offerings. Her products, including Mushroom Chicharon and Mushroom Kropek, have become popular for their […]

South Cotabato’s unwavering commitment to progress and development

South Cotabato, Philippines — As 2025 begins, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato (PGSC) reaffirms its commitment to ongoing development projects and sustainable progress across the province. During the Gov Meets the Press on Monday, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. emphasized that the province’s priorities for the new year remain aligned with his oath—ensuring South […]

Gov. Tamayo Jr. signs PHP3.4B 2025 Annual Budget For South Cotabato

SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES – Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. has officially signed resolution no. 792 s. 2024 enacting appropriation ordinance No. 2024-08 entails the Annual Budget for the Province of South Cotabato for CY 2025. With 11 members of the 14th Sangguniang Panlalawigan present and four on official business, the SP approved the resolution on […]

SoCot sees progress with 91 demilitarized firearms from former rebels

A total of 91 high-powered firearms surrendered by former rebels to authorities were officially destroyed through a demilitarization process. According to Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Sonia L. Bautista, the demilitarization marks the final phase of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), conducted at the Police Regional Office 12 in General Santos City. […]

Christmas Decorations Light Up The Provincial Capitol Grounds

SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES – In anticipation of the festive season of Christmas, the Christmas lights decoration at the Provincial Capitol Compound have been officially switched on last December 2, marking the start of the holiday season. This annual tradition, held every December, is spearheaded by the Provincial General Services Office (PGSO) Maintenance Division. According to […]

Community outreach program delivers free services to barangay polo families

POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO- Over 300 families from Barangay Polo, Polomolok, benefited from free government services provided through the Provincial Community Outreach Program led by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. The program carried the theme “Tama at Maayos na Serbisyo para sa Mamamayan ng South Cotabato” (Right and Proper Service for the People of South Cotabato). […]

31 patients in SoCot avail free patient transport service in November

A total of 31 patients in South Cotabato received free transportation assistance under the Patient Transport Vehicles program this November, organized by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). The program provides free transport services to patients needing travel to hospitals and safe return to their homes. According to PDRRM Officer Rolly Doane […]

South Cotabato Bags Seal of Good Local Governance Award for 2024

SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES – The Local Government Unit of South Cotabato bagged the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance award for the year 2024. The award for the Seal of Good Local Governance is an annual award given by the Department of Interior and Local Government to recognize local government units exemplifying transparency, integrity, and […]

SoCot’s nutrition programs lead to lower undernutrition prevalence

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- The prevalence of undernutrition among children aged 0-59 months in South Cotabato has dropped from 1.91% or 1,746 children in 2022 to 1.86% or 1,710 children in 2023. This was highlighted in the recent State of the Children’s Address delivered by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. Governor Tamayo also noted a […]

Socot allocates 66M for early education, accredits hundreds of day care workers

KORONADAL CITY- A total of 47 Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Centers have been established across the province from 2020 to the present. According to Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., in his recent State of the Children’s Address (SOCHA), the provincial government allocated P66,251,000 during this period for the construction of these facilities. The […]