South Cotabato Strengthens Gender and Development Initiatives Through GAD Workshop
The South Cotabato Provincial Population Office (PPO) conducted a seminar-workshop to draft the Provincial GAD Plan and Budget for 2026 as part of its commitment to mainstreaming gender and development (GAD) initiatives. The event took place from February 12 to 14, 2025, at Agua Frio Garden Resort in Koronadal City. A total of 46 members […]
Malnutrition cases in South Cotabato decline as PSWDO strengthens nutrition programs
South Cotabato, Philippines — The prevalence of malnutrition in South Cotabato has been declining as the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) strengthens its nutrition programs and services. During the Hinun-anon sa Kapitolyo segment interview, Angela B. Frugalidad, Nutrition Officer II of PSWDO, reported that the latest data shows a drop in malnutrition rates, […]
Residents expressed joy over the newly renovated ECCD Classroom in Tantangan
South Cotabato, Philippines – Residents of Barangay New Iloilo in the Municipality of Tantangan, South Cotabato expressed their happiness over the turn over of the newly renovated Early Childhood Care and Development Classroom in the barangay recently. The Provincial Government of South Cotabato funded the rehabilitation and renovation of the decades old building in line […]
Farmers in Surallah Celebrate Opening of Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement
South Cotabato, Philippines — The South Cotabato Provincial Agriculture Office has officially inaugurated the Multi-purpose Drying Pavement (MPDP) in Purok Malipayon in Barangay Moloy and Sitio Datal Banate in Barangay Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato. Supervising Agriculturist Engr. Joan M. Batobalani emphasized the importance of the project for the farming community, particularly in remote areas. […]
South Cotabato Finalizes Waste-to-Energy Partnership Agreement
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has successfully finalized a waste-to-energy project with Alternaverde Corporation. The project received formal endorsements from both the Local Government Unit of Surallah and the Provincial Government through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and a resolution interposing with no objection. In an update given by, Provincial Environmental Officer Siegfried Flaviano […]
40 patients benefit from free transport service in January
South Cotabato, Philippines – A total of 40 patients from South Cotabato have availed themselves of the free Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) service provided by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) this January. The PTV service is part of the provincial government’s free hospitalization initiative, aimed at assisting patients suffering from various […]
South Cotabato Youth Showcase Talent and Knowledge in Provincial Population Quiz Show
The Provincial Population Education Quiz Show, themed “Kabataang South Cotabateño: Angat sa Talino at Talento”, featured 57 schools from ten municipalities and one component city in South Cotabato. During the event, Ms. Melanie C. Chiva, the Provincial Population Officer, emphasized the importance of comprehensive reproductive health and sexuality education in reducing poverty and early parenthood, […]
South Cotabato offers limited slots for SPES beneficiaries this year
Koronadal, South Cotabato-In a steadfast commitment to empowering the youth of South Cotabato, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. has been a fervent supporter of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES). This initiative, in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), aims to provide temporary employment opportunities to financially disadvantaged yet deserving […]
Gov Jun Tamayo Spearheads Oath Taking Of South Cotabato Youth Council
SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES – Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. leads the formal oath taking of the different committee chairpersons of the South Cotabato Provincial Youth Development Council last Monday, February 3, 2025. Along with the staff of the Provincial Youth Development Office, twelve (12) youth leaders formally took their oath before the governor during the […]
Governor Tamayo addresses food security concerns in South Cotabato
South Cotabato, Philippines — In the continuous journey toward growth and progress, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. emphasizes the importance of fostering unity among local communities and local government units while promoting a problem-solving attitude in addressing social issues. This is in response to the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) possible declaration of a food security […]
