1.2 km bamboo dike strengthens riverbank protection along Silway River in Tupi
South Cotabato, Philippines – A 1.2-kilometer back-to-back bamboo dike has been established along a vulnerable stretch of the Silway River in Barangay Simbo, Tupi, South Cotabato, to reduce soil erosion, stabilize riverbanks, and support the restoration of erosion-affected areas. Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Siegfred Flaviano said using bamboo for riverbank protection provides a […]
South Cotabato strengthens reintegration efforts through skills training for 175 peace building beneficiaries
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), through its Localizing Normalization Implementation (LNI) Program, in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) XII, conducted a series of Skills Training Orientations for 175 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Decommissioned Combatants (DCs) as part of the ongoing normalization […]
CSO academy batch ‘Sinag’ completed five-day training on local governance
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Batch 3 CSO Scholars, Batch Sinag, have successfully completed the five-day South Cotabato CSO Academy: Introduction to Local Governance held recently at Cinco Niñas, City of Koronadal, aimed at strengthening their knowledge and participation in local governance. The training was conducted under the leadership of the Provincial Government […]
RST member appreciates accessible government services at Handog ng Pangulo
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — RST member Zehada Dijam of Barangay General Paulino Santos (GPS), City of Koronadal, was among the residents who attended the 3rd Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat para sa Lahat held Monday, September 14, at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center here. For Dijam, the activity provided an opportunity for […]
South Cotabato turns every peso into public trust through stronger accountability
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — For the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, transparency and accountability are more than requirements in government transactions—they are safeguards that ensure every peso entrusted by the people is protected, properly recorded, and ultimately used for the services they need. At the center of this commitment is the Office of the […]
South Cotabato assesses child development centers in Tupi
TUPI, SOUTH COTABATO — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (OPSWDO), continues to strengthen the delivery of quality Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) services by conducting a three-day External Assessment of selected Child Development Centers (CDCs) in the Municipality of Tupi. The assessment […]
Health navigator goes beyond honorarium to serve families in Koronadal
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — For Michelle Cael, being a health navigator of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato is more than receiving an honorarium—it is about making sure families in her assigned community get the assistance they need when accessing healthcare services. Cael, a health navigator from Purok Avanceña, City of Koronadal and president […]
South Cotabato rolls out ₱3,000 social pension payout to 60,776 senior citizens
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is currently conducting the distribution of social pension to qualified senior citizen beneficiaries across the province, with 60,776 beneficiaries set to receive ₱3,000 each for the third quarter of 2026. Community Affairs Officer III Sharon Rose Noman said the payout is being conducted in different […]
South Cotabato brings family planning, child protection advocacy closer to T’boli communities
South Cotabato — Strengthening families through knowledge, informed choices, and access to essential services remains a continuing advocacy of the Office of the Provincial Population Officer (OPPO) as it brings family-focused programs and population development initiatives closer to communities across South Cotabato. As part of this continuing effort, OPPO conducted advocacy activities in Sitio Blo, […]
Governor Tamayo orders capitol departments to strengthen El Niño preparations
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. has directed all departments and offices of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato to intensify preparations for the possible impacts of the El Niño phenomenon in the province. Tamayo issued the directive as the provincial government strengthens its preparedness measures to protect agriculture, livestock, water […]