Surge in Fireworks-Related Injuries Raises Concerns in South Cotabato

South Cotabato, Philippines—Local health authorities plans to work out on the increase in firework-related injuries as cases is at 39 as of January 5, 2024 according to the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU). Dr. Rogelio Aturdido, Provincial Health Officer, presented that there was a 44 percent higher in firework-related injuries compared to the same […]

9 LGUs undergo Cultiral Mapping training in ‘23

Nine (9) towns in South Cotabato underwent training on Cultural Mapping Training, a program under the Arts and Culture section of the Arts, Culture, Tourism andMuseum Unit (ACTMU). ACTMU disclosed that for Lake Sebu, Surallah and T”boli, their respective Cultural Mappng Book was already submitted to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). […]

AICS program serves over 28,000 residents in 2023

Over 28,000 residents of the province of South Cotabato received various forms of assistance from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation or AICS Program in the year 2023. According to Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Sonia L. Basutista, the number of individuals who benefited from the program reached 28,125, including medical, financial, burial, […]

Artists to perform on Nat’l Arts Month 2024

CITY OF KORONADAL — Various artists are expected to perform next year in celebration of the National Arts Month on February, Senior Tourism Operations  Officer Argie Ryan Asaria of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum Unit (ACTMU) disclosed.   STOO Asaria said that the different Arts Disciplines will perform their respective talent in the month-long […]

Nighttime Road Crashes in South Cotabato Surge

South Cotabato, Philippines – Police authorities shed light on the major causes behind a staggering 289 out of 336 road crashes that occurred in the province, particularly during nighttime. The findings underscore the urgent need for heightened awareness and stricter enforcement of road safety measures. Police Major Ramil Aruelo, SCPPO Information Officer, said one of the […]

Another Town in South Cotabato Upgrades ASF Status from Pink to Yellow Surveillance Zone

South Cotabato, Philippines – The Municipality of Tupi, South Cotabato achieved an upgraded status in the battle against African Swine Fever (ASF). Based on the most recent Memorandum issued by the Bureau of Animal Industry, and in accordance with the Amended National ASF Zoning and Movement Plan (DA Administrative Circular No. 2, Series of 2022), […]

Provincial Social Welfare Office Empowers Families with Livestock Assistance for Nutrition Program

South Cotabato, Philippines – The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, through Nutrition Section distributed livestock assistance to 44 beneficiaries of the RST sa Nutrisyon program. the beneficiaries are parents who arevstriving to nourish their malnourished children. The program, designed to combat malnutrition in the province, took on a holistic approach, providing comprehensive livestock packages […]

South Cotabato Propels Health System Implementation with Successful Completion of Training Series

South Cotabato, Philippines – The South Cotabato Province-Wide Health System (SC PWHS) is set to start next year following the successful completion of an extensive series of trainings and orientations. In collaboration with Universal Health Care (UHC) Technical Working Group (TWG) members and Local Government Unit (LGU) trainers, these sessions aimed to equip health facilities […]

Barangay Nutrition Scholars Receive P1500 Financial Assistance from Angat Partylist

South Cotabato, Philippines – In a commendable move aimed at recognizing the unsung heroes of community health, Angat Partylist Representative Reynaldo Tamayo, Sr. distributed P1500 financial assistance to 297 dedicated Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS). The initiative provides additional honorarium to these tireless front liners, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to grassroots healthcare. “Barangay Nutrition Scholars are […]