KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Province of South Cotabato has been recognized as an Outstanding Local Government Unit in Crime Prevention during the 2026 Gawad Ligtas na Pamayanan: NAPOLCOM National Crime Prevention Excellence Awards.
According to DILG South Cotabato Provincial Director, Hayd-Ali S. Suwaib, “South Cotabato’s recognition highlights its efforts to establish responsive crime prevention strategies and strengthen local peace and order mechanisms.”
The national award recognizes the province’s continuing efforts to strengthen peace and order, improve public safety, and implement crime prevention initiatives through coordinated actions among government institutions and local communities.
He added, “these initiatives are carried out through a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, involving various sectors in addressing peace and security concerns.”
The achievement is supported by the collaboration of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, law enforcement agencies, national government agencies, civil society organizations, barangays, communities, and other peace and development partners.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) South Cotabato, as the Secretariat of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC), also plays a role in supporting these efforts through policy guidance, technical assistance, coordination, and other forms of support to local peace and order institutions.
Through this convergence, the province continues to promote community participation in crime prevention and strengthen partnerships among stakeholders working toward safer communities.
The national recognition underscores South Cotabato’s continuing work in strengthening public safety and fostering collaboration among government and community partners in promoting peace and development across the province.
