KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato approved 10 ordinances in August 2026, covering initiatives on public transportation, health services, civil society participation, agriculture, innovation, and local government facilities.
According to Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Atty. Slyvie Blanche F. Tandog, “The approval of these ordinances by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan reflects the strong collaboration between the executive and legislative branches of the Provincial Government.
She further added “Through the effective coordination between the Office of the Governor and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the implementation of programs focused on the general welfare, development, and improved quality of life of every South Cotabateño is further strengthened and accelerated.”
Among the approved measures is an ordinance adopting the Local Public Transport Route Plan of the Province of South Cotabato, which provides policies and guidelines for its implementation.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan also institutionalized the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Academy in the province, strengthening its recognition as part of the province’s governance initiatives.
In the health sector, an ordinance authorized the Provincial Governor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the Province of South Cotabato, through the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital, and the SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Blood Center through the Cotabato Regional and Medical Center. Another measure approved the organization and management strengthening of the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital.
The approved ordinances also authorized a 2026 General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 2 amounting to P1,349,524.00.
For agriculture and enterprise development, the provincial government authorized a Deed of Usufruct with the Local Government Unit of Tupi for the establishment of the Young Farmers Challenge Pasalubong Center.
Another ordinance authorized a Memorandum of Agreement between the province and the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office XII for the establishment of Innovation Hubs.
The remaining measures authorized the Provincial Governor to enter various Deeds of Absolute Sale, including the acquisition of a parcel of land to be used as the Barangay Site of Barangay Sumbakil, Polomolok, South Cotabato.
These ordinances reflect the provincial government’s continuing efforts to strengthen public services, institutionalize development programs, and support initiatives benefiting communities across South Cotabato.
