Cotabato province benchmarks South Cotabato’s award-winning internal audit service
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato | October 2, 2025 – The Provincial Government of Cotabato conducted a benchmarking visit to South Cotabato to learn from its acclaimed Internal Audit Service (IAS), which has become a model for good governance in Region 12. The visit focused on South Cotabato’s best practices in conducting internal audits and implementing the Baseline Assessment of Internal […]
Tupi IT Park groundbreaking signals South Cotabato’s push for digital transformation
Koronadal City, South Cotabatom, Philippines | September 8, 2025 — Provincial and national leaders joined forces today in Tupi, South Cotabato for the groundbreaking of the Tupi IT Park, a PEZA-registered information technology zone set to generate thousands of jobs and position the province as a rising hub for the ICT and BPO industries in […]
South Cotabato pushes to include vaping in local anti-smoking ordinances
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | September 8, 2025— The Office of the Provincial Health Officer is urging municipalities in South Cotabato to amend their anti-smoking ordinances to regulate the use of e-cigarettes and vaping, citing increasing health risks, particularly among the youth. John Arlo Codilla, Nurse III and Infectious Disease Head, said at least […]
Gov. Tamayo secures ₱620M for massive hospital expansion in South Cotabato
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines | September 2, 2025 – Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. has assured South Cotabateños that the provincial government is undertaking massive expansion projects to address the congestion at the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital and improve healthcare services across the province. According to Gov. Tamayo, several funding sources have already been secured to […]
Governor Tamayo responds to Sub-Saharan comparisons of Mindanao
South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. has responded to recent comparisons of Mindanao being referred to as the “Sub-Saharan” region of the Philippines, a term that often highlights economic and development disparities. In a statement, Governor Tamayo acknowledged these perceptions but remained firm in emphasizing the potential and progress of Mindanao. “Yun ang pagtingin […]
South Cotabato upholds 12 core values in pursuit of ‘Tama at Maayos na Serbisyo’
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., emphasizes its commitment to public service through 12 core values that align with the province’s brand of governance, “Tama at Maayos na Serbisyo.” These values form the foundation of the province’s efforts to ensure quality service, integrity, […]
Provincial Population Office and DepEd South Cotabato Unite to Tackle Youth Challenges
Responding to the imperative laid out in the Provincial Development Council (PDC) Resolution No. 2023-21, the Provincial Population Office conducted a collaborative summit with DepEd South Cotabato, aimed at confronting the multifaceted challenges faced by the youth. Central to the discussions was the unveiling of the comprehensive South Cotabato Youth Situation and Parenting Education on […]