South Cotabato Youth Development

The 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 (𝐏𝐘𝐃𝐂) and the 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨 successfully convened their 2nd Joint Quarterly Meeting, bringing together youth leaders, youth-serving organizations, local government representatives, and development partners to discuss key programs and initiatives that will further advance youth development in the province.

The meeting served as an important platform for collaboration, planning, and decision-making, ensuring that the voices and aspirations of the Kabataang South Cotabateños remain at the forefront of development efforts.

One of the major agenda discussed was the preparation for the upcoming Linggo ng Kabataan 2026, which aims to celebrate the vital role of young people in nation-building through various activities that promote leadership, volunteerism, civic engagement, culture, sports, and youth empowerment. Members exchanged ideas and recommendations to ensure a meaningful and impactful observance that will engage youth across all municipalities and the City of Koronadal.

Another significant milestone during the meeting was the Adoption and Approval of the Proposed South Cotabato Provincial Youth Development Plan (SCPYDP) CY 2026–2028. The plan serves as the province's comprehensive roadmap for youth development, outlining strategic programs, projects, and activities that address the needs, aspirations, and priorities of the youth sector. Crafted through extensive consultations, data-driven planning, and collaborative efforts among stakeholders, the SCPYDP seeks to strengthen youth participation, leadership development, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, health and wellness initiatives, environmental stewardship, and social inclusion.

The adoption of the SCPYDP 2026–2028 signifies the collective commitment of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, the Provincial Youth Development Council, the Sangguniang Kabataan Provincial Federation, and partner organizations to create a more responsive, inclusive, and sustainable future for the youth.

"𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞ñ𝐨𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚 𝐒𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭!

🎉 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! 🎉

The Office of the Provincial Youth Development Officer (OPYDO) proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Ms. Jobeelyn Baitus-Corilla, EnP, Youth Development Officer III, for successfully passing the May 2026 Environmental Planner Licensure Examination (EPLE).

Your remarkable achievement is a testament to your dedication, perseverance, competence, and commitment to professional excellence. This milestone not only reflects your personal hard work and determination but also serves as an inspiration to the youth and public servants of South Cotabato.

Congratulations, Ma'am Jobeelyn Baitus-Corilla, EnP!

Happy Birthday to Our 𝐘𝐃𝐎 𝐈 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐲!

Today, we celebrate not only another year of your life but also your unwavering dedication and commitment to empowering the youth of South Cotabato.

Your passion for youth development, leadership, and community service continues to inspire young people to become active partners in nation-building. Through your guidance and hard work, countless opportunities have been created for the youth to learn, lead, and make a positive impact in their communities.

May this special day bring you happiness, good health, and continued success in all your endeavors. May you be blessed with more years of meaningful service, fulfillment, and joy as you continue to champion the welfare and development of the youth.

On behalf of the OPG-Office of the Provincial Youth Development Officer and the youth of South Cotabato, we extend our warmest birthday greetings and best wishes!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 – 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 (𝐎𝐏𝐆-𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐃𝐎) successfully concluded the two-day Write-Shop for the Formulation of the South Cotabato Youth Development Plan (SCYDP) CY 2026–2028, reaffirming the province’s commitment to empowering the youth sector through responsive, inclusive, and sustainable development programs.
The formulation of the Provincial Youth Development Plan highlights the commitment of the Provincial Government under the leadership of 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐨 𝐒. 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐨, 𝐉𝐫. to ensuring evidence-based planning and meaningful youth participation in governance and development. This initiative also aligns with the province’s continuing efforts to strengthen youth development programs across South Cotabato.
The activity gathered members of the Provincial Youth Development Council (PYDC), Local Youth Development Officers (LYDOs) from the municipalities and city, youth-serving organizations, partner national government agencies, civil society organizations, and Sangguniang Kabataan municipal presidents. Representatives from the DILG-South Cotabato, Commission on Human Rights-R12, Department of Labor and Employment-South Cotabato, Philippine National PNP South Cotabato Police Provincial Office-SC, 6th Infantry Battalion, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Provincial Office, Department of Education-DepEd RXII SDO South Cotabato, Department of Information and Communications Technology Region XII -South Cotabato, and Department of Trade and Industry-South Cotabato, South Cotabato Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation Inc., FPOP SOCCSKSARGEN, SCEIPC,OPG-KPSGIAP, OPG-PDAU, PSWDO, OPPO, OPG-PESU, IPHO, OPAg, OPG-ACTMU and Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator also participated in the activity. The write-shop served as an avenue for meaningful collaboration and convergence among stakeholders in identifying priority concerns, strategic interventions, and policy directions that will guide the implementation of youth-centered programs and initiatives in the province for CY 2026–2028.
Throughout the two-day activity, participants actively engaged in technical workshops, planning sessions, and sectoral consultations aimed at crafting comprehensive and data-driven development strategies anchored on the core areas of 10 centers youth -participation: education, health, economic empowerment, environment, governance, social inclusion and equity, peacebuilding and security, active citizenship, agriculture, and global mobility.
One of the highlights of the activity was the presentation of outputs by each sectoral group, where participants showcased proposed programs, action plans, development targets, and implementation strategies that will serve as the foundation of the South Cotabato Youth Development Plan. The presentations reflected the shared vision and collective commitment of stakeholders toward building an empowered, resilient, productive, and socially responsible youth sector.
The Provincial Youth Development Council emphasized the importance of collaboration among government agencies, youth organizations, and local stakeholders in ensuring that the formulated plan truly reflects the voices, needs, and aspirations of the young people of South Cotabato. The successful conduct of the write-shop marks another milestone in strengthening youth development governance in South Cotabato and further reflects the unwavering commitment of the Provincial Government in creating more opportunities for meaningful youth engagement and empowerment.

"𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞ñ𝐨𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚 𝐒𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭!

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊|| T𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 (𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐃𝐎), 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞-𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 (𝐒𝐂𝐏𝐘𝐃𝐏) 𝐂𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐆 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦, 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐮𝐩𝐢, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨.

The (2) two-day activity gathered youth development stakeholders, Local Youth Development Officers (LYDOs), partner agencies, and youth-serving organizations to collaboratively formulate a responsive, inclusive, and data-driven development plan that will guide programs and initiatives for the youth sector of South Cotabato for the next three years.

One of the highlights of the activity was the presentation of youth-related demographic and social data by 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐂. 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐚, 𝐌𝐏𝐀 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫. Her presentation provided valuable insights on the current situation of the youth sector in the province, including population trends, adolescent concerns, and emerging youth development challenges and opportunities. The data presentation served as an important foundation in identifying priority programs and strategic interventions for the SCPYDP 2026–2028.

The formulation of the Provincial Youth Development Plan underscores the commitment of the Provincial Government under the leadership of Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. in ensuring evidence-based planning and meaningful youth participation in governance and development. The initiative also aligns with the province’s continuing efforts to strengthen youth development programs across South Cotabato.

Through collaborative planning and stakeholder engagement, the Province of South Cotabato continues to empower the youth sector as active partners in nation-building and community development — para sa tama kag maayo nga serbisyo para sa kabataan sang South Cotabato.

"𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞ñ𝐨𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚 𝐒𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭!

The 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 (𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐃𝐎), in coordination with the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆) – 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨, successfully conducted the province-wide orientation on the 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐒) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥-𝐎𝐮𝐭 on May 21, 2026, at Agua Frio Garden Resort, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato.

The activity was participated by DILG South Cotabato Personnel, SK Focal Persons, Local Youth Development Officers (LYDOs), Provincial/City/Municipal Monitoring and Evaluation Teams (P/C/MMETs), and City/Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (C/MLGOOs) from across the Province of South Cotabato.

The orientation highlighted key reforms under the revised guidelines, including strengthened support for the devolution of local youth development, the institutionalization of a self-assessment mechanism through Performance Monitoring Teams (PMTs), streamlined validation processes, recalibrated assessment tools integrating updated national policies and recommendations from the National Youth Commission, and reinforced roles of the DILG and LGUs in program implementation.

The four key areas of assessment highlighted during the activity were:
✅ Organizational Effectiveness
✅Development Planning
✅Financial Administration
✅ Leadership and Innovativeness

Through meaningful discussions, collaborative learning sessions, and capacity-building activities, participants were empowered to uphold excellence, accountability, and integrity in serving the Kabataang South Cotabateños.

The activity also aimed to strengthen youth leadership, promote good governance, and enhance effective public service delivery.

"𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞ñ𝐨𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚 𝐒𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭!

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 for being Registered in Youth Organization Registration Program (YORP) by the Office of the Provincial Youth Development Officer.

Next Goal: NYC Youth Organization Registration Program (NYC-YORP) 🤞 📑

"𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞ñ𝐨𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚 𝐒𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭!




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As part of the Provincial Government’s continued commitment to youth empowerment under the leadership of 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐨 𝐒. 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝐉𝐫., the 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 – 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 (𝐎𝐏𝐆-𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐃𝐎) successfully released financial assistance to the following registered youth organizations in the Province of South Cotabato:

✅ South Cotabato Youth Entrepreneurs Organization
✅ SEAIT Peer Facilitators’ Organization
✅ SK – Barangay Crossing Rubber
✅ Graphic Artisan Club

This initiative reaffirms the Provincial Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening youth participation and leadership in community development. Through this support, youth organizations are empowered to implement meaningful programs and initiatives focused on leadership development, volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.

The Provincial Government recognizes the vital role of youth organizations as active partners in governance and as catalysts for innovation, social responsibility, and inclusive growth across South Cotabato.

The Office of the Provincial Youth Development Officer remains steadfast in advancing programs that empower the youth and uphold the banner of “𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨” for all South Cotabateños.

"𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞ñ𝐨𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚 𝐒𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭!

The 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 (𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐓) successfully convened at the OPYDO Conference Room, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato, in preparation for the implementation of the Governance Exemplars for Meaningful Service (GEMS) for Sangguniang Kabataan CY 2026.

Organized by the Office of Provincial Governor -Office of the Provincial Youth Development Officer (OPG-OPYDO) the meeting served as a vital platform to discuss the Revised Implementation Guidelines for SK GEMS 2026, ensuring alignment, clarity of processes, and strengthened monitoring mechanisms among PMET members.

This initiative reinforces the Provincial Government of South Cotabato’s commitment to promoting excellence in youth governance, empowering Sangguniang Kabataan officials to deliver responsive, transparent, and impactful programs for the youth sector.

"𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞ñ𝐨𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚 𝐒𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭!
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐤𝐚𝐠 𝐌𝐀𝐀𝐘𝐎 𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨"




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