Three LGUs in South Cotabato achieve largest poverty reduction according to PSA
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — Three local government units (LGUs) in South Cotabato recorded the biggest decreases in poverty incidence from 2021 to 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 2023 Small Area Poverty Estimates (SAPE). Data from the PSA showed that Lake Sebu Municipality had the most notable drop in poverty incidence, decreasing […]
Kapayapaang Angat Center accepts 11th batch of rescued friends and former extremists
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Kapayapaang Angat Center (Halfway House), under the leadership of Governor Hon. Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., officially conducted the Acceptance Ceremony for the 11th batch of Friends Rescued (FRs) and Former Violent Extremists (FVEs), marking another milestone in the province’s ongoing peace and reintegration efforts. This batch includes twelve (12) […]
Tamayo’s Administration, expand support for South Cotabato fisherfolk through inland aquaculture programs
South Cotabato, Philippines | February 11, 2026 — Under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., the Provincial Government of South Cotabato continues to strengthen its support for local fisherfolk through various inland aquaculture initiatives aimed at improving fish production and sustaining livelihood opportunities across the province. The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) […]
ECCD Building Turned Over at Polotana Child Development Center in Polomolok
POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO- Another early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Building was officially turned over in Barangay Cannery, Polomolok, recently. The newly constructed was held at the Polotana Child Development Center marked the formal hand-over and start of operation for the facility, which aims to provide quality early childhood education and care services for young […]
Provincial government brings free rabies vaccination closer to Tboli residents
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato continues its vaccination program with a focused rabies vaccination campaign across several barangays in the Municipality of Tboli this February, as part of its intensified efforts to eliminate rabies and promote responsible pet ownership. According to Errol B. Javier, Veterinarian IV of the Office of […]
Abaca farmers in T’boli get 5,000 seedlings to expand production
South Cotabato, Philippines | Februa ry 6, 2026—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., continues to strengthen agricultural development through the distribution of 5,000 abaca seedlings, enough to plant five hectares, to local farmers of the Hillside Diversified Farmers Association in Sitio Lam-Afus, Barangay Lambangan, T’boli. Governor […]
Provincial School Board Approves ₱85-M Special Education Fund Annual Budget
South Cotabato, Philippines | February 5, 2026— The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Provincial School Board (PSB), has approved the 2026 Special Education Fund (SEF) Annual Budget amounting to ₱85 million, following the unanimous adoption of Resolution No. 09-2025 during its regular meeting. The approved SEF fund provides funding support for three key […]
Governor Tamayo strengthens reformation efforts as PDEA educates Balay Silangan Batch 11 Clients
Koronadal City, South Cotabato —- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted a Drug Abuse Prevention Education (DAPE) session for Batch 11 clients of the South Cotabato Balay Silangan Reformatory Center (SCBSRC), further strengthening the province’s commitment to rehabilitation and holistic recovery. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. reiterated the Provincial Government of South Cotabato’s unwavering […]
Provincial Government strengthens access to dialysis services across South Cotabato
South Cotabato, Philippines — Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr., strengthens access to life-saving dialysis services through the operation of three dialysis centers strategically located in key government hospitals across the province. According to Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Sonia Bautista, the first dialysis center is operating at the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital. “The dialysis center […]
From former terrorist-affected area into a tourism site in Polomolok
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato continues to strengthen peace and development initiatives through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), contributing to the successful dismantling of former armed groups and the transformation of conflict-affected areas into peaceful and productive communities. Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Sonia Bautista shared that […]