South Cotabato moves to contain filariasis
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 04 August) – Health personnel in South Cotabato have intensified their surveillance and case-finding activities against filariasis to keep the province free from the mosquito-borne parasitic disease. Jose Barroquillo Jr., the sanitary inspector of the Integrated Provincial Health Office, said Wednesday they are continually monitoring at least two remaining upland […].....»»
South Cotabato steps up anti-filariasis measures
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 12 November) – Health personnel in South Cotabato have stepped up their interventions to effectively contain and eliminate the cases of the parasitic filariasis disease in at least two villages in T’boli town. Jose Barroquillo Jr., mosquito-borne diseases coordinator of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), said they are continually […].....»»
Local communities want South Cotabato mining ban lifted
Ethnic Blaans and thousands of rice farmers in South Cotabato province were elated with current consultations on mounting public clamor to lift a provincial ban on mining activities......»»
NPA leader nabbed in South Cotabato
An intelligence officer of the New People’s Army was arrested in Polomolok town on Monday......»»
3 rape suspects, alleged child molester arrested in South Cotabato
The police arrested three rape suspects and an alleged child molester in separate operations the past two days in South Cotabato province......»»
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off waters northeast of Mati, Davao Oriental at 1:46 a.m. on Thursday, Phivolcs reported. The quake was of tectonic origin with a depth focus of 69 kilometers. Phivolcs reported intensities in the following areas: Intensity V – General Santos City Intensity IV – Koronadal City; Tampakan, South Cotabato […] The post Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
South Cotabato mayor vows to fire LGU workers who refuse COVID-19 jabs
UPDATED KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 5 August) – A town mayor in South Cotabato has vowed to dismiss local government employees who will refuse to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) even as the Department of Health (DOH) announced on the same day that the “No vaccine, no work” policy is not allowed. Mayor […].....»»
South Cotabato tightens border control amid COVID-19 Delta variant threat
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 02 August) – The provincial government of South Cotabato has intensified control measures in its borders in the wake of the threats posed by the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Delta variant. South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. directed the move on Monday through Executive Order (EO) No. […].....»»
South Cotabato intensifies border control
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. announced that the provincial government has intensified its control measures in its borders in the wake of the threats posed by the dreaded coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) Delta variant. Tamayo issued Executive Order (EO) 30, which extended the implementation of general community quarantine in the […] The post South Cotabato intensifies border control appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
3 rape, child molestation suspects nabbed in South Cotabato
Three men accused of rape and child molestation were arrested in South Cotabato over the weekend, police said......»»
Militant killed in South Cotabato clash
A member of a militant group was killed in an alleged shootout with the military and police in Barangay Kablon in Tupi, South Cotabato on Wednesday......»»
3 rape suspects arrested in separate police ops in South Cotabato
Police operatives arrested three long wanted rape suspects, one of them detained for other criminal offenses, in separate operations Thursday......»»
Baby hacked to death in South Cotabato
A woman hacked to death her 10-month-old niece she was babysitting in Barangay Caloocan in this city on Wednesday......»»
2 killed in South Cotabato drug sting
Two drug suspects who allegedly resisted arrest and fired at anti-narcotics operatives were shot dead in Polomolok town on Thursday......»»
Go helps PWDs, jobless people in South Cotabato
Persons with disabilities and residents of Tupi, South Cotabato who are struggling to gain access to essential services due to the pandemic got a visit and a package of assistance from Sen. Bong Go recently......»»
Preso na may COVID sintomas umeskapo
Nakahanap ng butas ang isang preso sa South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center (SCRDC) matapos siyang dalhin sa ospital dahil sa sintomas ng COVID-19. The post Preso na may COVID sintomas umeskapo first appeared on Abante......»»
Inmate with COVID-19 captured after escaping from South Cotabato quarantine facility
Policemen have captured the male inmate from the South Cotabato provincial jail who escaped on Sunday from a COVID-19 quarantine facility here......»»
ICUs in Iloilo City, Koronadal, Bacoor hit full capacity — OCTA
OCTA in its June 20 report identified the three as Iloilo City, Koronadal in South Cotabato, and Bacoor in Cavite in the last week or from June 13 to 19......»»
Flash floods displace 2,000 villagers in South Cotabato
More than 2,000 villagers in low-lying areas in South Cotabato were displaced by flash floods due to heavy rains spawned by the southwest monsoon on Friday......»»
Thousands displaced by flashfloods in South Cotabato
More than 2,000 villagers got displaced by flashfloods that swept through low-lying barangays in South Cotabato province Friday......»»
Dante’s trail: 8 reported dead, 9 missing
Eight persons have been reported dead and nine more are missing in the wake of tropical storm “Dante,” authorities said Thursday. Among those added to the list of fatalities was 55-year-old Prudencio Moreno, who has been missing since Sunday after being carried away by a swollen river in Norala, South Cotabato. His remains were discovered […] The post Dante’s trail: 8 reported dead, 9 missing appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»