“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 […]

123 SoCot capitol employees receive Loyalty token awards

KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO- At least 123 employees of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato received loyalty token awards in just recently concluded “Employees Day” in line with the celebration of 119th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary with the theme: “Civil Service at 119: Upholding Integrity and Building a High-trust Society” in September 27 at South Cotabato […]

Balay Silangan Reformatory Center opens in South Cotabato

At least 30 drug offenders with existing court orders from the South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center (SCRDC) is set to avail of the services from the newly-opened South Cotabato Balay Silangan Reformatory Center instead of being catered by other rehabilitation facilities from other areas. SCRDC acting jail warden Felicito Gumapac said, the opening of […]

SouthCot set to build two Bagsakan Centers to help preserve farmers’ produce

The provincial government of South Cotabato is set to build two Bagsakan Centers in a bid to focus on agriculture development and help market the farmers’ produce. During the Provincial Development Council meeting held today, Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. said, these two Bagsakan Centers will be built at the municipality of Surallah to service the […]

Tamayo lauds barangay officials for 71 % decrease in dengue cases in SouthCot

South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. lauded the barangay officials of the province for their efforts which led to the drastic decrease of dengue incidence in South Cotabato. From 308 cases during the Morbidity Week (MW) 29 last July 14-July 20, 2019, dengue cases were down by 88 cases or 71% during the Morbidity […]

“BABES” campaign to cuts the chain of African swine fever to enter South Cotabato

KORONADAL CITY- The Provincial Veterinary Office pushed for the implementation of “BABES” Campaign an immediate action to cut the chain of African Swine Fever (ASF) from spreading and entering the South Cotabato Province after its reported case in the provinces of Rizal and Bulacan. Dra. Flora Bigot, Provincial Veterinary Officer, said that the national government […]

SouthCot farmers set to avail Php15K SURE Aid

KORONADAL CITY- At least 1,055 farmers in South Cotabato are set to avail of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) Expanded Survival and Recovery Assistance Program for Rice Farmers (SURE Aid) worth Php15,000 each. The ACPC is the newest loan facility implemented by the Department of Agriculture in partnership with the Land Bank of the […]

South Cotabato to allot Php10 Million to buy palay from farmers

Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. announces the plan of the provincial government to buy the harvested palay of South Cotabato farmers at Php19/kilo awaiting the release of the Php10 million from the Supplemental Budget which is set to be approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Tamayo made the announcement earlier today as one of the remedies […]

South Cotabato celebrates ‘kawayan festival’

Koronadal City–In its bid to spread the importance of bamboo in environmental protection and as a product for economic growth, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato reinforced its role in providing assistance to bamboo farmers through the “Kawayan Festival,” an annual gathering of experts which recognize bamboo as an investment. Emmanuel Jumilla, Assistant Provincial Planning […]

PDRRMO strengthens sisterhood approach in emergency response

KORONADAL CITY- To strengthen the potential capacity of the first responder during disaster, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) promote preparedness and alertness and also to improve the sisterhood approach strategy in times of emergency response. Rolly Doane C. Aquino, PDRRMO Operations and Warning Chief, said the approach uses the intersectoral response, […]