Gov. Tamayo empowers 24 Kabugwason scholars to reach professional milestones
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato honored the newest achievers of the Kabugwason Paglaum Scholarship and Grant-in-Aid Program, recognizing 24 scholars who passed various national licensure examinations—an affirmation of the province’s sustained investment in education under Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. The latest batch of passers includes five new lawyers, 12 Licensed […]
₱10,000 ANGAT grant empowers 9th batch of Balay Silangan beneficiaries
KORONADAL, South Cotabato — A renewed sense of hope and opportunity marked the successful distribution of the ₱10,000 ANGAT (Alalay sa Negosyo Ginhawa at Trabaho) Livelihood Grant to the 9th Batch of beneficiaries from Balay Silangan, held from February 16 to 19, 2026. Sonia Bautista, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer, said the initiative forms […]
Hawak Kamay Scholarship empowers hundreds of South Cotabato students
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Hawak Kamay Scholarship Program of Southwestern University PHINMA continues to open doors for deserving students from South Cotabato, as 393 out of 579 actual examinees passed the recent scholarship examination. According to Atty. Rhonalyn C. Gallego, CAO/OIC-Executive Director of KPSGIAP, the Hawak Kamay Scholarship Program, offers discounted tuition fees to […]
South Cotabato Turns “Clutter” Into ₱1.2M For Public Services
KORONADAL, South Cotabato — After a massive “spring cleaning” of government assets, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato has recovered over ₱1.2 million by selling off old, unusable equipment—money that is now headed straight back into funding programs for the community. Under the direction of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., the Office of the Provincial […]
400 Residents of Brgy. Danlag, Tampakan Benefit from Free Community Outreach Program
TAMPAKAN, SOUTH COTABATO – A total of 400 residents of Sitio Campo Singko in Barangay Danlag, Tampakan, recently benefited from a comprehensive community outreach program designed to bring essential government services closer to grassroots communities. The initiative gathered various government agencies and partner institutions in a united effort to deliver vital services directly to residents, […]
17 South Cotabato scholars set for 2026 CSO leadership training
Koronadal City, South Cotabato | February 18, 2026 — The Office of the Provincial Cooperatives Development Office (OPCDO) of South Cotabato is currently conducting the screening and interview process for applicants to the CSO Academy Batch 3, as part of its leadership development initiatives for 2026. Following the evaluation process, 17 scholars have been finalized […]
Anti-poverty USEC Catong praises Gov. Tamayo as a “Pillar of the Republic” in Good Governance
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Undersecretary Esnaen Catong, Deputy Director-General of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), recognized South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo “Jun” Tamayo Jr.’s efforts in reducing poverty in the countryside, calling him one of the “pillars of the Republic of the Philippines” in the area of good governance. “Many people may not know that […]
Multi-Purpose Drying Facility Underway to Support IP Farmers in Lake Sebu
LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato | February 13, 2026 — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato continues to strengthen agricultural infrastructure support for farming communities as construction progresses on a Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement (MPDP) in Sitio Lamsuel 1, Barangay Tasiman. The project is part of the province’s Provision of Pre and Post Harvest Facilities (PPHF) program, […]
Tax Condonation Program Extended Until June 30, 2026
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Treasurer, continues to implement the Real Property Tax (RPT) Condonation Program pursuant to Republic Act No. 12001, also known as the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA). The condonation period covers July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, providing property owners […]
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 […]