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.
Governor
SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — Regular earthquake simulation drills conducted inside the South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center (SCRDC) played a vital role in ensuring the safety of hundreds of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Region 12, authorities reported. Despite the strength of the...
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KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Eighteen (18) aspiring candidates went to undergo the physical screening for the T’nalak Queen 2026 pageant, one of the major highlights of this year’s T’nalak Festival celebration in South Cotabato. According to T’nalak Queen Committee Chair Francis Cerbo, a total of 22 entries were submitted before...
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TUPI, South Cotabato – A solemn and meaningful ceremony marked the celebration of the 128th Philippine Independence Day in the Municipality of Tupi as government officials, employees, and representatives from various local and national agencies gathered in front of the Tupi Municipal Hall in Barangay Poblacion to honor the nation’s...
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KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — South Cotabato’s specialized Search-and-Rescue Dog (SARD) unit was deployed to General Santos City to assist in search and retrieval operations following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck several parts of Mindanao. One of the province’s newly procured and trained Search-and-Rescue Dogs was dispatched to the...
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KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Around 80 exhibitors of ornamental plants and fruit trees gathered at the Provincial Capitol Gymnasium for a coordination meeting organized by the T’nalak Agri Fair 2026 Committee as part of preparations for the upcoming T’nalak Festival 2026. The meeting was led by Provincial Agriculturist Dr....
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SOUTH COTABATO — June 11 — Relief operations for families affected by the recent earthquake in Lake Sebu continue as the Provincial Government of South Cotabato expanded its assistance to additional households in Barangay Tkonel, Municipality of Lake Sebu. A total of 39 more families received aid during the latest...
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LEAD: KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Healthcare workers, local institutions, and community members in South Cotabato continue to coordinate relief and support efforts following the recent earthquakes that affected parts of Mindanao, highlighting ongoing teamwork and bayanihan across the province. BODY OF THE NEWS: At the Norala District Hospital, an...
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KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The KapayapaangAngat Center officially welcomed the 12th Batch of Former Rebels (FRs) and Former Violent Extremists (FVEs) during the Opening and Acceptance Ceremony for its Deradicalization and Reintegration Program, recently. The latest batch comprises 13 Former Rebels and three Former Violent Extremists who have chosen...
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KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – On June 8, 2026, at 7:37 a.m., a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Maasim, Sarangani, affecting parts of Southern Mindanao and causing fatalities, injuries, and structural damage in several affected areas. Despite the strong tremor, agricultural monitoring in South Cotabato showed no reported damage to crops,...
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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.