Dayaw Festival in South Cotabato Celebrates Tribal Cultures from Across the Philippines

South Cotabato, Philippines – The Dayaw Festival 2024 kicked off today, October 3, in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, under the theme “Strengthening Success 2030.” This vibrant event, part of the Philippines Indigenous People’s Festival, runs until October 5 and aims to highlight the rich cultural heritage of various indigenous tribes across the nation. Participating tribes, […]

PGSC Awards Recognition to Over 100 Employees

KORONADAL CITY – PHILIPPINES | Over a hundred employees of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato were honored during the recently held Araw ng Parangal as part of the celebration of the 124th Civil Service Month Anniversary. The Provincial Human Resource Management Office spearheaded the event, where 103 employees received loyalty awards, nine top-performing departments […]

South Cotabato Named Finalist for 2024 Most Business-Friendly LGU Awards (Province Level)

South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has once again proven its commitment to fostering a robust and dynamic business environment, having been named as one of the finalists in the 2024 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) Awards at the province level. This prestigious recognition is awarded by the Philippine Chamber […]

51 patients benefit from free PTV service this September

A total of 51 patients from South Cotabato availed of free transport services in September, courtesy of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). This life-saving initiative ensures safe and accessible transportation for individuals needing transfer between hospitals and their homes. The program, spearheaded by the PDRRMO, follows the directive of Governor Reynaldo […]

South Cotabato undergoes national validation for ‘Seal of Good Local Governance

KORONADAL CITY, PHILIPPINES – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato recently underwent the National Validation for the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) last September 19. Spearheaded by the Provincial Planning and Development Office, the validation process was conducted by two national validators from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Central Office. The […]

Cultural Mapping Initiatives of the South Cotabato Arts Tourism Division: Recognized by National Evaluators from DILG-ACTS SOUTH COTABATO

SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG NATIONAL) recently appreciated South Cotabato for its outstanding initiatives in achieving the cultural mapping here in South Cotabato. According to Argie Ryan Asaria, Senior Tourism Operational Officer of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Office, this appreciation is a testament to their commitment […]

South Cotabato to celebrate RST Day 2024

South Cotabato, Philippines — In celebration of Reinforced Services Taskforce (RST) Day on September 21, 2024, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. emphasized the importance of involving local residents in governance through RST, an initiative that aims to foster accountability and community participation in the province. During Gov Meets the Press, Governor Tamayo highlighted the value […]

South Cotabato upholds 12 core values in pursuit of ‘Tama at Maayos na Serbisyo’

South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., emphasizes its commitment to public service through 12 core values that align with the province’s brand of governance, “Tama at Maayos na Serbisyo.” These values form the foundation of the province’s efforts to ensure quality service, integrity, […]

Construction of P14.9 million road project in the town of Banga nearing completion

BANGA, SOUTH COTABATO- The concreting of the road from Rizal-Cabudian Road in Brgy. Cabudian Phase II in the municipality of Banga is nearing completion, with a budget allocation of Php14,992,889.44. This initiative aims to enhance transportation access for local residents. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. emphasized the urgency of improving provincial roads to facilitate easier […]