SouthCot readies contingency plans on quakes

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has readied contingency plans if a series of aftershocks will continue. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, chairperson of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) sets a priority for said contingency plans to the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital and the South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center as these facilities […]

SouthCot sets Php2 million aid for quake victims from NorthCot

The province of South Cotabato is set to allocate at least Php 2 million as financial aid to areas hardest hit by the series of earthquakes that jolted Mindanao. In an emergency meeting conducted earlier today by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council chaired by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., a council resolution was […]

South Cotabato guv lauds operatives on Php7.7-M seized Marijuana

South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. lauded the accomplishment of the law enforcement operatives and the local government of Tampakan which led to the seizure of more or less 38,500 fully-grown marijuana hills with an estimated DDB value of Php7.7 million as a result of the joint PDEA, PNP and PA Operation held at […]

SouthCot strengthens anti-drug campaign through ADAC Search

This year’s evaluation for the search for the Outstanding Anti-Drug Abuse Council is on. The Provincial Evaluation Team starts its visit to the different ADACs of the province’s ten towns and the lone city. Prizes at stake for the grand winner is Php500k, Php400k for the 1st Runner –Up; Php300k for the 2nd Runner-Up; Php200k […]

Php33.3-M worth of real properties set for auction in SouthCot

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is set to auction at least 620 delinquent real properties in the province worth Php33.3 million on November 26-27, 2019, 9 am at the Provincial Capitol Covered Court. Provincial Treasurer Alvim Batol said it’s about time the said activity should be conducted since it was eleven years ago when […]

BINTIKU MPC to purchase Php10-M worth of wet palay from SouthCot farmers

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato on its regular session early this week has approved the enactment of an ordinance authorizing Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Binhian ng Timug Kutabato (BINTIKU) Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperative. Bintiku will be the sole cooperative authorized to purchase the palay […]

DOT 12 to accredit new farm tourism site in Tupi

Another farm tourism site is set to be accredited by the Department of Tourism 12 soon. This was announced by Ms. Richielyn Delos Santos, accreditation staff of DOT during the soft opening of the Eden’s Flower Farm located at Sitio Lemblesong, Brgy. Kablon at Tupi town. Delos Santos said the municipality of Tupi is one […]

Tallest recyclable Christmas tree in SouthCot set to be lighted on October 8

The spirit of volunteerism is still alive among Tampakeños with the putting –up of the 100 ft. tall recyclable Christmas tree made of plastic bottles and other waste materials donated by the community. This newest attraction, considered as the tallest Christmas tree in the province is set to be officially lighted in October 8, 2019, […]

DILG spearheads orientation on PADS

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) reminded all barangays in the province to comply with drug –clearing program after several of them have not submitted yet the pertinent documents needed. During the three-day orientation on the Philippine Anti-Drug Abuse Strategy (PADS), DILG Provincial Director Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay-Sero explained the importance of the […]

“Comply with the drug-clearing program,” Tamayo orders SouthCot LGUs

Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. ordered all city, municipal and barangay anti-drug abuse councils to comply with the mandates of the drug-clearing program to ensure their area are cleared from illegal drugs before the deadline set on October 15. During the 3rd Quarter joint meeting of the Provincial and Municipal ADAC, at least 57 out of […]