South Cotabato Philippines | February 28, 2026 – South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. ordered the immediate release of honoraria for members of the Re-Enforce Services Task Force (RST), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to supporting grassroots frontliners across South Cotabato.
Governor Tamayo directed the Office of the Provincial Governor–Barangay Affairs Unit (PGO-BAU) and the Office of the Provincial Governor–Peace and Order Council to fast-track the distribution, ensuring that qualified RST members promptly receive the compensation due to them.
Executive Assistant IV Dennis Dignadice confirmed that the funding comes from the Office of the Provincial Governor–Peace and Order Council under the province’s 2025 General Fund.
“The provincial government approved a total budget of ₱103,178,000.00 for 2025, with actual expenditures reaching ₱102,603,931.59. These funds sustain key programs that directly benefit the people of South Cotabato, including financial support for active RST personnel,” Dignadice said.
Qualified RST members have begun receiving honorarium covering August to December 2025, while others are being paid for November to December 2025.
Each member is entitled to ₱500.00 per month, amounting to ₱6,000.00 for the full January–December 2025 period. The Office of the Provincial Treasurer is assisting in the orderly and efficient payout across municipalities.
Distribution is scheduled from February 24 to 27, 2026.
Payments kicked off at the Municipal Gym in Polomolok, serving 22 barangays.
Last February 25, payouts continued simultaneously at the Open Gym in Banga, covering 15 barangays, and in Norala, serving 11 barangays. On February 26, RST members from 12 barangays in T’boli received their honorarium. The final leg yesterday, February 27, ended in Tampakan and Tupi.
To date, Governor Tamayo has deployed more than 13,365 active RST members province-wide, strengthening peace, order, and responsive public service in every community.
