16 organic farmers, RICs and 4-Hs club members receive livelihood programs

At least 16 Rural –Based organizations and organic farmers received the checks worth Php15k as part of the organic agriculture and livelihood program implemented by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist during the Monday Flag Raising ceremony held earlier today. Provincial Agriculturist Justina Navarette said the recipients are members of the organic farmers association, 4-H […]

TESDA to establish Php35-million Provincial Training Center in SouthCot

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has allotted Php35 million for the putting –up of a Provincial Training Center (PTC) in South Cotabato to strengthen the provision of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) especially to those coming from far-flung communities. Regional Director Rafael Abrogar II said the PTC will soon rise at […]

SouthCot police confiscates Php7.2-M worth of drugs

The South Cotabato Police Provincial Office has confiscated at least Php7.2 million worth of illegal drugs for the last three months of this year as a result of their strengthened supply reduction efforts against the proliferation of illegal drugs in the province. Based on the report from the SCPPO, they have conducted a total of […]

SouthCot wins 21st Gawad KALASAG as Best Child Development Center

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – San Lorenzo Ruiz Child Development Center this city was declared early this month as the Champion during the 21st Gawad KALASAG as Best Child Development Center by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila. Shaun Pumaren, an Early Childhood […]

HOPE Program gives hope to 165 beneficiaries

Koronadal City—South Cotabato’s new livelihood program aims to provide a business opportunity for residents at the grassroots level, ensuring the 165 beneficiaries of Holding Opportunity for Productive Entrepreneurship (HOPE) Program have a chance to increase daily earnings. Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. said the assistance is not predetermined.  Community organizers assured the P1.6M worth of livelihood […]

Local DILG encourages gov’t employees to commit to improving next year

Koronadal City—Local official of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) here wished employees of the Provincial Capitol for the exciting year 2020. Lawyer Rochelle Mahinay-Sero, Provincial Director, reminded the government employees that the Christmas season is “an opportune time for amendments because of your limitations at work.” “Commit to improving next year,” Mahinay-Sero […]

19 former rebels abandon armed struggle and return to the government

KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO- Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. assures the former rebel returnees to receive financial assistance from the Provincial Government of South Cotabato and encourages other members to abandon the armed struggle and return to the government to avail the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). “The government is open to provide what […]

Gov. Tamayo appeals for cooperation among officials, employees to fast track delivery of services

KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO- South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. called on all employees and provincial officials to fast track delivery of social services to the people especially those coming from the far-flung communities in the province. During the conduct of the convocation ceremony earlier this week, Governor Tamayo appeals to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members, […]

96 percent of preschool children in South Cotabato are healthy—OPT report confirms

Koronadal City—Among 84, 788  preschool children in the province, at least 96 percent are well-nourished and not wasted, a recent Operation Timbang (OPT) report revealed. Rudy Jimenea, Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, said in the last three years, since 2017, malnutrition among preschoolers in South Cotabato is declining. “The flagship program of the Tamayo Administration is […]

2019 Gawad Kalasag awardees for search for excellence on disaster risk reduction and humanitarian assistance receives plaque of recognition and a cash award

KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO – Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. together with the SP members, Provincial Administrator and PDRRMO Co-chairman Atty. Renette B. Bergado, DILG Provincial Director Atty. Rochelle M. Sero, and Provincial Director PCOL Jemuel F. Siason gives the award and plaque of recognition to the awardees of 2019 Gawad Kalasag Search for Excellence in […]