Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. Welcomes Surrender of 11 Former Guerrilla Members, Emphasizes Commitment to Peace and Reintegration

South Cotabato, August 15, 2024 — Eleven former members of the dismantled Guerrilla Front ALIB have voluntarily surrendered to the authorities, bringing with them six high-powered firearms. This significant development marks another step forward in the ongoing efforts to restore peace and order in South Cotabato. Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. warmly welcomed the rescued friends […]

IPHO holds groundbreaking ceremony for new health and wellness clinic in South Cotabato

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) marked a significant milestone yesterday with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Health and Wellness Clinic in Barangay Paraiso, City of Koronadal. The event was led by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Rogelio Aturdido Jr. and the Infectious Disease Program Team, alongside notable local officials […]

South Cotabato Provincial Population Office Provides Free Bilateral Tubal Ligation Services in Celebration of National Family Planning Month

As part of the National Family Planning Month celebration, the Provincial Population Office of South Cotabato will provide free bilateral tubal ligation services on August 17 and 23. This campaign seeks to empower mothers who have decided on a family size by offering safe and accessible reproductive health care. The Provincial Population Office has stressed […]

Free government services reach 450 families in Barangay Topland through community outreach program

City of Koronadal – Approximately 450 families from Barangay Topland recently received a range of free government services through a provincial community outreach program. This initiative, led by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., dubbed as “Tama kag Maayo nga Serbisyo sa katawhan sang South Cotabato.” The outreach program provided essential services including haircuts, animal vitamins […]

47 ECCD centers provide significant benefits to children in SoCot

A total of 47 Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Centers have been successfully established in the province of South Cotabato. The provincial government allocated P66 million in funding for these centers, with each one costing P1.7 million. According to Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Sonia L. Bautista, the ECCD program is crucial for […]

South Cotabato completes 209 infrastructure projects in 2023

In line with the continued implementation of its “Tama at Maayos na Serbisyo” program, South Cotabato successfully completed a total of 209 infrastructure projects last year. These projects amounted to a total of P826 million, with P407 million allocated for the Upper Valley and P419 million for the Lower Valley. Among the completed projects were […]

South Cotabato Recognized as Top Performer in Fiscal Management in Region XII

The Province of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., has been honored with the top spot in Region XII for its fiscal performance in 2023. The recognition was awarded by the Bureau of Local Government Finance and the Regional Association of Local Treasurers and Assessors XII during the “Fiscal Performance […]

Dengue cases surge by 10% in SoCot, health officials intensify anti-dengue efforts

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- The Provincial Government of South Cotabato is facing a concerning rise in dengue cases, as the Provincial Health Office (IPHO) reports a 10% increase in cases in the first half of 2024. From January to July 13, the number of dengue cases has reached 2,238, compared to 2,037 during the same […]

Juan Karlos Labajo And Other OPM Bands Highlight Silver T’nalak Festival Closing

The famous bands Sweet Notes and The Secret Band, with popular OPM artist Juan Karlos Labajo, headlined the closing ceremony of Rakrakan sa T’nalak Festival, marking the end of the week-long Silver T’nalak Festival last July 18. Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. spearheaded the formal declaration of the closing of the Silver 25th T’nalak Festival […]

Tupi wins grand prize in bahay kubo with product display competition

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO- The municipality of Tupi celebrated a remarkable victory as it was crowned champion in the Bahay Kubo with Product Display Competition, one of the major highlights of the T’nalak Festival. With its outstanding showcase of the beauty and richness of their local culture, Tupi took home the grand prize of P210,000. […]