Official Website of South Cotabato GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE As the Chief Executive of the province, I am pleased to warmly welcome each of you to the newly reinaugurated official website of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato. Since the advent of my administration, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato has been steadfastly dedicated to boosting our local communities by providing excellent public services and by engaging in community immersion to have a better understanding of the predicaments of all our constituents including those who live in far-flung areas. Such commitment is an important foundation of Tama At Maayos Na Serbisyo. Over recent years, the provincial government has taken advantage of many opportunities to spur local progress and development through key projects and programs including the free hospitalization and free education programs, and through dynamic leadership, which helped build the resilience of South Cotabateños during times of economic, health and or disaster-related concerns. Rest assured, I will be in constant search of multiple opportunities to further expand and strengthen our economy, to invest in sound infrastructure, to promote effective governance and government service, to improve quality of life for all, and to transform our homeland into a province we can be proud of. Sa mga mamamayan ng South Cotabato, patuloy tayong magkaisa upang makamit natin ang isang lalawigang maunlad at tunay na angat sa lahat. HON. REYNALDO S. TAMAYO, JR. Read what's new in the Province of South Cotabato KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., conducted the second-quarter payout for members of the Reinforced Services Task Force (RST) on September 17, 2026, at the Provincial Government of South Cotabato Covered Court here. Based on the data... KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. has asked the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) to investigate an online community reportedly joined by the minor allegedly involved in the Banga National High School shooting. Tamayo said... South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV), is strengthening its information, education, and communication (IEC) campaign on rabies prevention and responsible pet ownership in observance of World Rabies Day on September 28. Veterinarian IV Errol B. Javier, DVM, said...

STO NIÑO, SOUTH COTABATO — A new two-storey facility is being built in Barangay San Isidro, Sto. Niño, South Cotabato to provide residents with a more suitable space for barangay services, community programs, and other activities under the Provincial Government of South Cotabato’s Proyektong Angat Para sa Lahat. With a... SOUTH COTABATO – The Records and Archival unit of the Office of the Provincial General Services Officer continues to strengthen its measures for the proper protection, management, and preservation of disposable and permanent records of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato. Records Officer III Ilen M. Castillano said one of... 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... KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — The South Cotabato Provincial Hospital (SCPH) is urging residents to undergo regular kidney screening, particularly those with diabetes, hypertension, or a family history of the conditions, as chronic kidney disease (CKD) continues to affect more patients. Dr. Marilyn Abantao, SCPH Chief of Hospital, said diabetes,... KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato launched its 10th Integrity Week recently, underscoring the importance of integrity, competence, and ethical conduct in delivering quality public service. With the theme “From Integrity to Excellence: Fueling Competence for Quality Public Service,” the week-long observance aims to strengthen... KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), through its Localizing Normalization Implementation (LNI) Program, in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) XII, conducted a series of Skills Training Orientations for 175 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Decommissioned Combatants (DCs) as... Weave your Dream Life in About South Cotabato The province is a key player in the merging of South Cotabato , Sarangani and General Santos City into one of the country’s fastest growing development clusters known as SOCSARGEN. SOCSARGEN serves as a gateway for the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). With its location, it is easily accessible from neighboring ASEAN countries via SOCSARGEN’s entryway, General Santos City , with its International Standard Airport that puts key cities in Asia just three to four hours flying time away. There’s a Fish Port Complex that serves the region’s thriving fishing industry. The Makar Wharf is a major port-of-call in international shipping, and one of the most important ports in Mindanao . All have paved the way to make the constantly evolving SOCSARGEN the venue for a synergetic relationship. SOCSARGEN’s gateway, General Santos City , is merely five minutes away from one of South Cotabato ‘s municipalities, Polomolok. Featured Videos