Kidapawan is the capital of South Cotabato, Philippines and the only component city of the province. General Santos is geographically located in the province but the city is independent from the province.
General Santos is the only independent city in Soccsksargen. The region has four provinces namely South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani.
2025 South Cotabato election results
On May 12, 2025, South Cotabato elected its new congressmen, governor, vice governor and provincial board members. The province has three legislative districts.
CONGRESSMEN
1st district
- Ed Lumayag = 69,735
- Gerry Barrientos = 51,181
- Leo Cordova = 23,592
- Emer Ampo = 960
2nd district
- Dinand Hernandez = 103,984
- Peter Miguel = 75,046
3rd district
- Dibu Tuan = 80,764
- Antonio Bendita = 72,758
- Mike Matinong = 16,932
- Ahloy Mesias = 2,096
GOVERNOR
- Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. = 345,201
- Shine Miguel = 146,379
- Efren Biclar = 1,896
- Ramir Badayos = 1,743
VICE GOVERNOR
- Dodo Pingoy = 330,119
PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBERS
1st district
- Rubi Hatulan = 70,611
- Bebot Escobillo = 68,373
- Nilda Almencion = 67,140
- Alan Ines = 60,653
- Danny Nograles = 48,748
- Michael Niedo = 13,561
2nd district
- Annabelle Pingoy = 111,803
- Junette Hurtado = 107,429
- Inday Diel = 92,376
- Hilario de Pedro VI = 49,773
- Pedro Bautista Jr. = 13,179
- Danilo Dumandagan = 6,605
- Lino Saig = 2,797
3rd district
- Nicole Causing = 90,832
- Ervin Luntao = 85,079
- Toto Rosal = 70,003
- Sarse Atam Jr. = 61,690
- Beltran Armada = 47,741
- Noel Felongco = 34,250
- Judy Artacho = 24,712
- Mary Joy Paglangan = 22,976
- Aubrey John Gedorio = 15,853
- Emilio Daway = 9,979
- Christy Belgera = 8,156
- Dara Tapel = 4,977
- Dot San = 4,709
- Romano Nievares = 4,644
- Ansary Comayog = 4,189
South Cotabato has 10 municipalities namely Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Polomolok, Santo Niño, Surallah, T’Boli, Tampakan, Tantangan and Tupi. The municipalities collectively have 199 barangays.
On July 13, 2023, Jirah Bantas represented Tantangan at Miss Grand Philippines 2023 and competed against 29 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She was unplaced.
On May 11, 2024, Bethany Aguelo represented Santo Niño at Miss Philippines Earth 2024 and competed against 28 other candidates at the Talakag Gym in Talakag, Bukidnon, Philippines. She was unplaced.
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