OPAg Distributes Abaca Stripping Machines to Local Farmers in South Cotabato

South Cotabato, Philippines — The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) recently distributed ten (10) abaca stripping machines to farmer associations in the municipalities of T’boli and Lake Sebu at the Provincial Nursery and Demo Farm in Banga. The initiative responds to the increasing area of abaca plantations and aims to support farmers with the […]

South Cotabato serves as a leading province to Governor Tamayo’s poverty reduction initiative

South Cotabato, Philippines — In a commitment to uplift communities and combat poverty, Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. implemented the Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan (LPRAP), making South Cotabato the first province in the Philippines to adopt this strategy. Governor Tamayo emphasized the importance of identifying and prioritizing the most vulnerable areas to ensure that […]

Balay Dalangpan: A Lifeline for South Cotabato Patients in Davao City

South Cotabato- The Balay Dalangpan, an ancestral home of the Tamayo family, remains a lifeline for patients from South Cotabato seeking medical treatment in Davao City. This private property continues to serve as a free temporary shelter for patients and their caregivers who are receiving care at the Southern Philippine Medical Center (SPMC), a Level […]

Women’s Month in South Cotabato is Celebrated with Talent, Empowerment, and Triumph

The Province of South Cotabato concluded their Women’s Month celebration with the much-anticipated iJuana Search and iJuana Sayawit Competition at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. The event’s main objectives were to highlight various women’s extraordinary talents, intelligence, and beauty, as well as to reaffirm their limitless potential and vital roles in society. The […]

Governor Tamayo commends athletes’ unity and discipline as key factors for championship

South Cotabato, Philippines — Marking a historic win for the province, the SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Athletic Association (SRAA) Meet 2025, hosted by Koronadal City in partnership with the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, has concluded successfully. South Cotabato is the overall champion of the event, garnering 124 golds, 114 silvers, and 98 bronzes. This victory was […]

Former national security adviser Clarita Carlos commends South Cotabato for free hospitalization and cashier-less public hospitals

South Cotabato, Philippines – Former National Security Adviser Professor Clarita Carlos has lauded the Provincial Government of South Cotabato for its groundbreaking free hospitalization program and the removal of cashiers from public hospitals, making healthcare more accessible to residents. According to Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., this initiative is a result of prioritizing essential programs […]

South Cotabato LGU Turns Over PHP2.5M classroom building in Acmonan Integrated School

TUPI, SOUTH COTABATO – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato through its Provincial Engineering Office officially turns over the PHP2.5M 2-classroom building with CR to Acmonan Integrated School in Barangay Acmonan, Tupi, South Cotabato. The Provincial Government of South Cotabato allotted PHP 2,595,858.31 for the said project. The project is under the flagship program of […]

South Cotabato Launches Women’s Month by Empowering Men

As a first-of-its-kind initiative to promote gender equality, the Province of South Cotabato launched its Women’s Month celebration with the Men for WoMen Empowerment symposium. Held at the Convention Hall of Mall of Ace Centerpoint, the event placed the central role of men in the advancement of women’s rights and the establishment of a violence-free […]

Provincial Government Delivers Vital Services to Uplift Tboli Municipality

The Provincial Government of South Cotabato conducted its Convergence Approach for Transformation and Change-Unification Program (CATCH-UP) Serbisyo Caravan in Barangay Lambangan, Tboli, demonstrating a committed effort to provide accessible and inclusive public services to remote communities. Under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., the initiative aims to directly bring essential government services to […]