2,661 farmers in SoCot receive financial assistance due to el niño
KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO – A total of 2,661 farmers in South Cotabato have received financial assistance from the provincial government to help mitigate the severe effects of the El Niño phenomenon. Each affected farmer was provided with P2,000 in aid, sourced from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and […]
Malnutrition cases in South Cotabato decline as PSWDO strengthens nutrition programs
South Cotabato, Philippines — The prevalence of malnutrition in South Cotabato has been declining as the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) strengthens its nutrition programs and services. During the Hinun-anon sa Kapitolyo segment interview, Angela B. Frugalidad, Nutrition Officer II of PSWDO, reported that the latest data shows a drop in malnutrition rates, […]
Residents expressed joy over the newly renovated ECCD Classroom in Tantangan
South Cotabato, Philippines – Residents of Barangay New Iloilo in the Municipality of Tantangan, South Cotabato expressed their happiness over the turn over of the newly renovated Early Childhood Care and Development Classroom in the barangay recently. The Provincial Government of South Cotabato funded the rehabilitation and renovation of the decades old building in line […]
Governor Tamayo champions education for a brighter future
South Cotabato, Philippines – Education remains at the forefront of Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr.’s priorities, as he continues to champion learning as a gateway to a better future. In an upcoming meeting, the Department of Education (DepEd) Division Office will tackle key educational initiatives, with Provincial Administrator Atty. Renette B. Bergado set to deliver a […]
Farmers in Surallah Celebrate Opening of Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement
South Cotabato, Philippines — The South Cotabato Provincial Agriculture Office has officially inaugurated the Multi-purpose Drying Pavement (MPDP) in Purok Malipayon in Barangay Moloy and Sitio Datal Banate in Barangay Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato. Supervising Agriculturist Engr. Joan M. Batobalani emphasized the importance of the project for the farming community, particularly in remote areas. […]
40 patients benefit from free transport service in January
South Cotabato, Philippines – A total of 40 patients from South Cotabato have availed themselves of the free Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) service provided by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) this January. The PTV service is part of the provincial government’s free hospitalization initiative, aimed at assisting patients suffering from various […]
Turnover ceremony marks milestone for South Cotabato Provincial Hospital’s new building
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato—The South Cotabato Provincial Hospital celebrated a significant milestone with the turnover and blessing of its newly constructed four-story building at the Protech Center. The facility, which is currently set to serve as the hospital’s outpatient department, is part of a broader plan to improve healthcare services in the province. Dr. Conrado […]
South Cotabato provincial school board hires teachers and non-teaching staff to ease education burdens
South Cotabato, Philippines—To address the shortage of teachers and ensure that no out-of-pocket expenses are imposed on parents, the Provincial School Board (PSB) of South Cotabato has hired additional teaching and non-teaching personnel, including utility workers and security guards. The move aims to bridge the gap in public school staffing while reducing the burden on […]
South Cotabato conducts weighing scale calibration, releases BNS allowances
South Cotabato, Philippines—To ensure accurate child nutrition monitoring, the Nutrition Section of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) conducted its annual calibration of weighing scales in every town of South Cotabato. This initiative aims to guarantee the reliability of weight measurements used by Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in assessing the nutritional status of […]
Gov Jun Tamayo Spearheads Oath Taking Of South Cotabato Youth Council
SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES – Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. leads the formal oath taking of the different committee chairpersons of the South Cotabato Provincial Youth Development Council last Monday, February 3, 2025. Along with the staff of the Provincial Youth Development Office, twelve (12) youth leaders formally took their oath before the governor during the […]
