Biography
Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. is the Governor of South Cotabato, now serving his third term, and a champion of people-centered, inclusive governance. He began his public service as Mayor of Tupi from 2010 to 2019 before leading the province. His flagship programs, "Hospital without Cashier" and "No Student Left Behind," have widened access to healthcare and education for South Cotabateños. On the national stage, he is President of the League of Provinces of the Philippines, Chairman of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines, Vice Chairperson of the National Anti-Poverty Commission, President of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, and Board Director of the Mindanao Development Authority. Recognized as Outstanding Governor at the ALSWDOPI National Convention in Zamboanga City, he is guided by his mantra, "Para sa Tama at Maayos na Serbisyo," and serves as the NICP Ambassador for Digital Transformation and Governance, advancing smarter, more resilient, and digitally inclusive communities.