Early prep for more culture related events await this year’s Tnalak fest
The Executive Committee of this year’s 21st Tnalak fest and 54th Founding anniversary of the province has started to lay down plans for the upcoming event in July. Under the new administration of Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, the festivity will focus more on the cultural identity of the province. Aside from the Tri-People Grand Parade showcasing […]
SoCot “Balay Silangan” opens for reformatory program
TUPI, SOUTH COTABATO- The Provincial Government of South Cotabato formally opened the Balay Silangan Reformatory Center at Purok A, Poblacion, Tupi South Cotabato, earlier this week. This center aims to provide holistic approach among its clients through various programs and activities which will be intervene by different program of Government line agencies. At least Forty-three […]
South Cotabato ready for Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio Round 3
About 2,000 health workers composed of nurses, midwives and barangay health workers in the province will troop to urban barangays and the countryside province-wide on January 20 (Monday) to start the Round 3 of the Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio (SPKP) Mass Synchronized Oral Polio Vaccination (mOPV). Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Rogelio Aturdido Jr. stressed […]
SouthCot allocates Php31.95 million to hire 470 additional public school workers
The provincial government of South Cotabato has allocated at least Php31.95 million to shoulder the salaries, wages, and honorariums of 470 workforces in public schools. This is in support of the “ No collection Policy “ of the Department of Education in South Cotabato so that no fees will be collected from their PTCA associations. […]
Rabid dog bites 3 persons in Koronadal, PVET confirms
Koronadal City—The Provincial Veterinary (PVet) of South Cotabato confirmed that a rabid dog attacked three persons in Barangay San Isidro, City of Koronadal. Veterinary Doctor Byron dela Cruz said that pet owner Jenelyn Mission, who was also a victim, brought the head of the dog at the Provincial Veterinary Office for laboratory rabies confirmation last […]
Seven Falls Zipline ride closes for maintenance, opens again on Jan.17
Koronadal City—South Cotabato famous zipline ride at Lake Sebu town was closed for four days for maintenance check-up, the Office of the Provincial Governor announced Monday. Rudy Jimenea, Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo’s Executive Assistant, said: “only the zipline ride will be closed starting January 13 until January 16 to monitor the integrity of the infrastructure for […]
28 tested positive for filariasis in South Cotabato
Twenty-eight (28) individuals were tested positive of filariasis during a Field Test Strip (FTS) conducted by the Mosquito-borne Disease (MBD) Surveillance Team led by Program Coordinator Jose Barroquillo Jr. in 2 municipalities in South Cotabato. Barroquillo disclosed in his report that 25 were tested positive and treated of filariasis at Sitios Falan and Coong in […]
Governor Tamayo urges capitol employees to treat clients fairly and with utmost courtesy
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- As part of the convocation ceremony every Monday, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. gives his message to the capitol employees at Provincial Capitol covered court, earlier today. In his speech, he calls the attention of one of the employees of Upper Valley Community Hospital and one in South Cotabato Provincial Hospital […]
DOH conducts Micro-Planning on OPV Synchronized Mass Immunization for South Cotabato
CITY OF KORONADAL — After conducting the 2nd round of Oral Polio Vaccination (OPV) Synchronized Mass Immunization last November 25 – December 13, 2019 for South Cotabato, the Department of Health (DOH) 12 spearheaded once again Micro-Planning on OPV Synchronized Mass Immunization Activity Round 3 for the province last January 9-10 at Cinco Ninas, this […]
South Cotabato Board approves Php2.259 Billion 2020 Annual Budget
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato recently approved Resolution No. 416 which enacts Appropriation ordinance No. 2019-07 authorizing the 2020 Annual Budget of the province in the amount of Php2.259 Billion which will be used starting January 1 to December 31, 2020. Based on the resolution authored by Hon. Noel Escobillo, SP committee chairperson on […]
