Balik Probinsiya Program serves 33K South Cotabatenos
Since its launching on May 2020, the Balik Probinsiya South Cotabato Program had already served 33,496 Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs), Returning Residents (RRs) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) coming from Metro Manila and other parts of the country. Based from the Terminal Report of the Arts, Culture, Tourism and Museum (ACTM) Unit as of […]
Surveillance team reports 22 firecracker-related injuries in South Cotabato
Koronadal City—The Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of South Cotabato confirmed 22 firecracker-related injuries as of January 2, 2022. Cases were 144 % higher compared of the same period last year, according to PESU. Six (27%) of cases were from Polomolok and Lake Sebu have four cases (18%) . Age ranged from 1 year old […]
Eight LGUs in South Cotabato pass ‘Good Financial Housekeeping’ in SOX
Koronadal City—The South Cotabato Provincial Government along with eight other local government units in the province are certified 2021 Good Financial Housekeeping passers, the Interior and Local Government in SOCCSKSARGEN region announced. In a Facebook post of DILG 12, South Cotabato LGU got a 73 percent passing rate. Meanwhile, the online announcement revealed that passers […]
Health surveillance team monitors 3 fire-cracker related injuries as of Dec. 29
Koronadal City—Three children were involved in a fire-cracker related injury as of December 29 in South Cotabato, barely two days before the Philippines celebrate the New Year, according to Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU) report. However, the report said cases were 25 % lower compared to the same period last year. The patients were […]
Another possible surge of COVID in South Cotabato
Koronadal City—Provincial Health Officer Rogelio Aturdido observed that the public started to be complacent as there was a downpour of people in malls, markets, and other strategic places these holidays. “We expect that we experience another COVID 19 surge on January to March if the public discontinue to follow simple health protocols,” the provincial health […]
PVET receives Most Outstanding Swine Surveillance award
The Provincial Veterinary Office was awarded the Most Outstanding Swine Surveillance award given by the Department o Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Industry Veterinary Quarantine Station in Region 12. Said award was given for the intensified implementation of active surveillance in swine hog raisers to protect Region 12 against the threat of African Swine Fever. During […]
Consider good nutrition this New Year celebration
Koronadal City—The Nutrition Committee of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato reminded the public to prepare healthy food this holiday season and cut back on salty, fatty sweet foods and soft drinks as much as possible. Angela Frugalidad, Nutrition Officer, said these foods are staple on every Filipino household this New Year, but these are […]
SouthCot ranks 6th as Most Competitive province
South Cotabato was named as the top 6 Most Competitive Province based on the ranking of the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) during the recently concluded 9th Regional Competitiveness Summit held today via virtual awarding ceremony spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry. From its top 11 placement last year, South Cotabato made […]
Two young SouthCot farmers vie for Nat’l Kabataang Agribiz awards
Two young South Cotabato farmers will compete in the National Young Farmers Challenge Fund: Kabataang Agribiz after they emerged as regional winners during the recently concluded awarding ceremony spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture 12 in Koronadal City. Out of the 14 proponents, these two farmers won out of the three categories which will represent […]
27 PWUDs avail training on bread and pastry
Learning a sweet and delightful skill is a step towards healing for the 27 clients of the Balay Silangan Reformatory Center as they undergo 28 days of training on bread and pastries under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Center Manager Ms. Genelene Vidanes said their six-month stay at the facility will be […]
