South Cotabato to maximize corporate power
Koronadal City—South Cotabato will be engaging in government-owned and controlled corporations, maximizing its strength to survive the national revenue dependency in the coming years, Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. explained during an interview recently. “All the necessary things leading to this plan are now being studied and evaluated. We want to start next year,” the governor […]
South Cotabato among ‘Most Business Friendly’ provinces this year
Koronadal City— The Province of South Cotabato presented various innovations in economic development as the evaluation season of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Most Business Friendly Awards takes off recently. Dennis Gasendo, South Cotabato Economic, Investment and Promotions Center Head, presented the best practices in increasing business operations in the province during a […]
South Cotabato welcomes Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards evaluators
Koronadal City — The Interior and Local Government in South Cotabato confirmed annual validation of Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards in Barangay Poblacion, Tupi, South Cotabato. Barangay Poblacion in Tupi is the region’s entry to LTIA at the national level. The Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) was established in 1997 as a means to institutionalize a […]
125 provincial capitol employees receive loyalty tokens
Koronadal City— In celebration of the 122nd Civil Service Anniversary, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato recognized the 125 employees who have been in government service for more than 10 years. Through the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE), the employees received loyalty tokens like wristwatch, gold necklace, and gold ring with […]
South Cotabato releases P500, 000 for vitamins and feeding program for children, pregnant mothers
Koronadal City—Members of the Nutrition Unit of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato launched the Bata Alagaan Tamang Nutrisyon ay Kailangan (BATAK) Program, supplementary feeding and vitamin supplementation for indigent and undernourished pregnant mothers in their 3rd trimester recently. Angela Frugalidad, Nutrition Officer III, said the recent launching of the BATAK program is part of […]
Integrity circle continues in South Cotabato
Koronadal City—Since 2015, officials and employees of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato have practiced integrity in public service, stressing its importance beyond politics. The Integrity Week, September 19-23, 2022, is a well-proven concept of the Integrity Circle, firstly applied in 2015 in South Cotabato. It brings together relevant stakeholders led by government heads and […]
DICT, DILG recognize South Cotabato in Digital Governance Award
Koronadal City—The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is a recipient of the Digital Governance Award, an annual search for the best practices of LGUs in utilizing ICT solutions to effectively and efficiently deliver its public services directly to its constituents and its business stakeholders. “We are honored to award the plaque of recognition to the […]
South Cotabato gets good comments for digital transformation innovations
The Provincial Government of South Cotabato received positive comments during the virtual 71st Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology National Convention earlier this day. Reactors from private sector and business lauded Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. when he presented the numerous digital innovations he pushed for public governance. One reactor, Ray Chua, […]
14 jail guards seize illegal drugs inside rehab center, receives merit award
Koronadal City—The Programs on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) recognized the efforts of 14 jail guards of the South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center (SCRDC) after they seized illegal drugs. These guards received a merit certificate for their significant contribution in making SCRDC a drug-free facility. Last February, jail guards were also recognized […]
Gov. Tamayo hands over new commuter van for infectious disease testing
Koronadal City—The mobile testing van will bolster testing efforts and coverage of tuberculosis, HIV and other infectious diseases in South Cotabato, reaching out remote areas and treating more people immediately. Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. turned over Monday the newly purchased commuter van to the Integrated Provincial Health Office to strengthen the disease surveillance of the […]
