Free hospitalization program assists 29,237 South Cotabatenos
The free hospitalization program of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato assisted 29,237 patients at the Provincial Hospital, according to Chief of Hospital Dr. Conrado Brana. Dr. Brana reported that the province provided funds of at least P250M to run the free hospitalization program. “This would not possible without the assistance from the Department of […]
Php200-M Three-Storey Provincial Capitol Complex (Left Wing) ready for occupancy
The newly constructed Three-Storey Provincial Capitol Complex (Left Wing) worth Php200 million is now ready to house nine provincial offices after the Occupancy Permit from the Office of the Building Official (OBO) was released early this week. The offices that are set to occupy the said building are the following: First Floor: Provincial Social Welfare […]
Tourism Related and Oriented Establisments General Assembly on March 18
A General Assembly of Tourism-Operated and Related Establishments in South Cotabato spearheaded by the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit will be held here In the City of Koronadal for on March 18. ACTM Marketing and Promotions chief Francisco M. Cerbo Jr. disclosed that the highlight of the assembly is the Presentation of the […]
Lake Holon opens to tourists
Lake Holon located in the municipality of T’boli and once awarded as one of the cleanest bodies of water in the country is now open to the public for trelliing and nature-tripping. The opening was launched on March 12 (Saturday) spearheaded by the T’boli Tourism Office headed by Municipal Tourism Officer Rodel Hilado. Hilado […]
TESDA trains 34 clients of Balay Silangan on Baking and Cookery
Thirty-four clients of the South Cotabato Balay Silangan Reformatory Center officially graduated yesterday from the skills training program on Cookery and Bakery NCII under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) South Cotabato Provincial Office. Said training was offered to clients for free to give them an opportunity to gain livelihood skills in preparation […]
ANGAT program sets to disburse livelihood assistance to 28 associations, groups this March 22-24
Koronadal City— The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) oriented 29 groups for the upcoming livelihood program Alalay sa Negosyo, Ginhawa at Trabaho (ANGAT) as a requirement to avail a start-up capital for small business. Earl Madres, Community Affairs Officer III, said the sustainable livelihood program is given as a grant to identify beneficiaries […]
Tboli town gets free wheelchairs for PWDs, senior citizens
Nine more wheelchairs were distributed today to persons with disabilities and senior citizens from the municipality of Tboli. Said assistive devices were personally delivered by the personnel of the Provincial Disability Affairs Unit (PDAU) headed by their chief, Bryan Hervilla to the various barangays of the town. “This program is to ensure that the government […]
Physical abuse, major hit on women’s issues
There was an increase of violence against Women and Children during the onslaught of the pandemic in 2020, South Cotabato PNP revealed. PLt. Jojie Alog, Women and Child Protection Desk Chief, said PNP recorded 89 cases under Violence Against Women and Children in that year. “Ninety six filed to the court for series of hearing,” […]
43 South Cotabato employees awarded Top 5% Best Performing Employees
CITY OF KORONADAL — Forty-three (43) employees belongiing to the Top 5% Best Performing Employees were awarded Certificates of Recognition by the Provincial Government of South Cotabato during the regular Mondat Convocation yesterday (March 7) held at the Provincial Covered Court, Provincial Capitol compound, this city.y. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. was on hand to […]
Senior citizens, PWDs get free wheelchairs in Polomolok
Some were in tears, others shouted for joy as they received their sought-after wheelchairs. Earlier today, seven beneficiaries composed of senior citizens and persons with disability from the municipality of Polomolok received this device which they can use for their mobility both for outdoor and indoor use. Bryan Hervilla, Provincial Persons with Disability Affairs Unit […]
