Governor Tamayo welcomes measures to transform South Cotabato State College into a University
KORONADAL CITY — Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. welcomed legislative efforts to convert South Cotabato State College (SCSC) into a full university, calling the move a major milestone in expanding access to quality, inclusive education for the province’s youth. According to Governor Tamayo, this conversion will greatly benefit students by increasing the institution’s budget and […]
South Cotabato highlights good practices in OGP Localization Onboarding Program
South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato through its Open Government Partnership-Secretariat took part in the OGP Localization Onboarding Program of the Department of Interior and Local Government Region 12 held at the City of Koronadal, South Cotabato, this week. The Provincial Government shared its best practices in the implementation of the […]
Gov. Tamayo deploys 100 new board-paid educators and staff to boost expanded free education program.
South Cotabato, Philippines | January 14 2026 – Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. is set to deploy 100 additional provincial school board-funded teachers and staff to support the ongoing expansion of his free education program, the Provincial Administrator’s Office confirmed. According to Provincial Administrator Atty. Renette B. Bergado, the Tamayo administration has a clear direction to […]
South Cotabato invites CSOs to join batch 3 of CSO academy for stronger, more inclusive governance
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | January 13, 2026 – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has announced that applications are now open for Batch 3 of the CSO Academy, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening civil society participation in local governance. Component cities and municipalities across the province are encouraged to nominate and endorse qualified […]
No new Avian Influenza cases in 90 days, Dr. Frugalidad confirms
South Cotabato, Philippines— The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV) reported that the province is nearing the completion of its 90-day surveillance period for Avian Influenza (AI), with no new positive cases recorded since the last confirmed incident. Dr. Ella Rose C. Frugalidad, Veterinarian II of the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian, stated that the […]
South Cotabato bags DILG SDG Award for free hospitalization program
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Province of South Cotabato has been recognized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Achievement Champion under SDG Goal No. 3: Good Health and Well-Being, following the successful implementation of its Free Hospitalization Program. As part of the recognition, the […]
Governor Tamayo ends political patronage, pushes bias-free public service in South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY , SOUTH COTABATO— Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. has reaffirmed his administration’s stance against political patronage, stressing that public service in South Cotabato must be delivered fairly, equally, and without regard to political affiliation. “The essence of leadership is service without bias,” the Governor said. Since assuming office, Governor Tamayo has consistently emphasized […]
Assistance to individual in crisis in South Cotabato reopens
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO – The Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program has reopened to residents of South Cotabato. The program is managed by the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (OPSWD) to provide quick support to individuals and families in crisis. Sonia L. Bautista, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer, […]
South Cotabato announces diverse venues for Measles-Rubella vaccination blitz
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato | January 12, 2026 — The Provincial Health Office (PHO) is taking a “community-first” approach for the upcoming Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA), designating a wide array of non-traditional venues to ensure the vaccine is easily accessible to all families. Eldon Serame, Health Education and Promotions Officer, confirmed that the campaign—running […]
Gov. Tamayo strengthens partnerships with national agencies to advance people-centered services in South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato | January 12, 2026 — Strengthening collaboration between the provincial government and national agencies remains a key priority of South Cotabato as Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. continues to lead efforts toward inclusive, people-centered development. In a series of high-level meetings with the regional offices of the Department of Health (DOH), […]