As part of the advocacy of Representative Nancy A. Catamco in the provision of funds for livelihood programs and projects in the 2nd district of North Cotabato, the projects for two people’s organizations had been initiated.The Congresswoman granted the United Skylabers Association (NCUSA) P1.5 Million and P500,000.00 was awarded to the Kidapawan City Ministers Association (KCMA).  The two associations are just among the number organizations provided by Rep NC with livelihood financial assistance.

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For the very first time in the 2nd district of North Cotabato, a synchronized graduation of more the 300 scholars of the NurturingAccess for Nationally Competent Youth (NANCY) successfully transpired this November 17, 2011 at the Kidapawan City Gymnasium.  Five academic institutions joined efforts in the distribution of certificated for the scholars of the Congresswoman during the “Rep. Nancy A. Catamco Scholars Synchronized Commencement Exercises”.

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Amas, Kidapawan City – More than two thousand barangay health workers (BHWs) of the province returned home in high spirits after receiving some ‘blessings’ during the 2-day BHW Congress held at the provincial gym on November 21-22, 2011.

As she commended and thanked the BHWs for their dedication as health care providers in the communities, Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Taliño-Mendoza, who earlier joined a joyful dance showdown with the BHWs, announced the Php50,000 livelihood assistance which will be given to every municipal federation. The governor graced the culmination activity yesterday morning.

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More than 200 student leaders coming from the 17 municipalities and 1 city of Cotabato province will gather for the 1stGov. Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza High School Leadership Peace Camp at the capitol grounds, Amas Kidapawan City from December 1 to 3, 2011.

The two and a half-day leadership peace camp is another initiative of the present administration to guide the participants through an exploration of non-violent principles and an analysis of social change and peace building.

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The provincial government of Cotabato is backing the proposed declaration of the Ligawasan Marsh as a protected area.

In yesterday’s 65th regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Vicente C. Sorupia proposed a resolution supporting the proposal to declare the marsh within the territorial jurisdiction of the Cotabato Province as a protected area under the National Integrated

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Amas, Kidapawan City – Placed inside a container van, a package of medical supplies and hospital equipment amounting to US$300,000 were delivered at the Provincial Capitol recently as an aid from the World Medical Relief (WMR) based in Detroit, Michigan, USA to the provincial government.   Read more ….

This covered court signifies partnership and good relationship.

This was what Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Taliño-Mendoza  said when she turned-over the P2.5 million covered court project to barangay West Patadon, Matalam October 21, 2011 amidst a crowd of municipal and barangay officials, teachers, pupils and barangay folks.  Read more …

Scout Nelson Caroro Jr., Scout Jay Lloyd Alocelja, Scout Neil Everson Cunanan, Scout Neil Anthony Morala, Scout Joelyn Segovia and Scout Anna Louella Toledo of Montgomery Training and advancement Program of Kidapawan Scouts were ceremoniously conferred their Eagle Scout award during the National Court of Honor on October 27, 2011, 1:00 pm at Quiñones Hall, Camp Bulatukan, Makilala, Cotabato.

Engr. Roger Villa from the National Council confirmed the new Eagle Scouts.   Read more…

On the recently concluded National Board of Review held at Cotabato Council Board Room, Kidapawan City today, May 14, 2011, Scouts Joel Lynn A. Segovia and Anna Louella S. Toledo made history as the first two “Girl in Scouting” Eagle Scouts of Cotabato Council (or Eastern Mindanao Region?) while Jay Lyod B. Alocelja, Nelson A. Caroro, Neil Everson P. Cunanan and Neil Anthony T. Morala also joins the KIDS Eagles’ perch. Scout Elton John Barro of Kidapawan City National High School completed the rooster of BOR passers.   Read more…

Some 30 farmer leaders and intermediaries were trained on accessing the wealth of information and knowledge on rice farming and production using the computer and the internet during the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training conducted on August 4-5, 2011 at Café Martina, USM Compound, Kabacan, North Cotabato.

The two-day training aimed to capacitate Agricultural Extension Workers and Farmer Leaders in making use of ICTs to their advantage to increase yield and income in rice farming.   Read more …

“Organic Production should start from the seed” a remarkable statement of Dr. Cayetano C. Pomares as the resource speaker of the training on organic fertilizer production held at Crossing Palcan, Polomolok, South Cotabato in the farm of Johnny Garcia, Magsasaka Siyentista (MS) of Polomolok Farmers Information and Technology Services (FITS) Center last May 19, 2011. He further stated that organic agriculture is considered as an ecologically and socially friendly food system.     Read more…

“Farmers should not only know how to plant abaca; they should also know how to make it more profitable by value-adding,” urged EngineerRamon M. Branzuela, the regional director of Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) of Southern Mindanao.

Engr. Branzuela was talking to the participants of the abaca production seminar convened by the Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center (MBRLC) Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with Cotabato Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (CARRDEC).   Read more…