CEBU, PHILIPPINES — December 1, 2025. Cotabato City was formally recognized as the Regional Awardee and Rank 1 Regional Finalist under the Independent Component City (ICC) Category of the 2025 Local Legislative Awards (LLA) during the awarding ceremony held at J Park Island Resort and Waterpark, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The Local Legislative Awards, organized to continue reading : COTABATO CITY NAMED REGIONAL AWARDEE IN THE 2025 LOCAL LEGISLATIVE AWARDS
COTABATO CITY — The Local Government of Cotabato City officially opened the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival Trade Fair Para sa Lahat on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the People’s Palace. The trade fair marks the beginning of the city’s annual celebration honoring the rich culture, heritage, and history of the Bangsamoro people. The opening event showcased continue reading : GRAND OPENING OF THE SHARIFF KABUNSUAN FESTIVAL TRADE FAIR PARA SA LAHAT
KIDAPAWAN CITY — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) formally turned over a Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) to the City Government of Cotabato during a ceremonial handover held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Provincial Capitol in Kidapawan City. The initiative aims to strengthen emergency medical response and support the province’s transportation needs for continue reading : PCSO TURNS OVER NEW PATIENT TRANSPORT VEHICLE TO COTABATO CITY
COTABATO CITY — The Local Government of Cotabato City successfully held the Local State of the Children’s Report on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Cotabato City Gymnasium. The event highlighted the city’s accomplishments, ongoing programs, and future plans centered on promoting the welfare, protection, and development of children. City officials, partner agencies, educators, parents, continue reading : COTABATO CITY PRESENTS 2025 LOCAL STATE OF THE CHILDREN’S REPORT
COTABATO CITY — The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) successfully conducted a Multi-Hazard Drill at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, as part of the city’s continuing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities. The activity simulated various disaster scenarios, including earthquake, fire, and evacuation procedures, to continue reading : CDRRMO CONDUCTS MULTI-HAZARD DRILL TO STRENGTHEN CITYWIDE PREPAREDNESS
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) spearheaded the conduct of the 3rd BARMM Private Sector Organization (PSO) Summit held today at the KCC Mall Convention Center, November 18, 2025. The summit aims to strengthen the relationship between the public and private sectors in the Bangsamoro region under the theme, “Strengthening the continue reading : STRENGTHENING PUBLIC–PRIVATE COLLABORATION HIGHLIGHTED AT THE 3RD BARMM PSO SUMMIT
COTABATO CITY – The Local Government of Cotabato City, together with key partners and stakeholders, officially led the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the construction of a One (1) Storey Peace Center within the grounds of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) – Cotabato City Council in Barangay Rosary Heights 10. The Peace Center aims to continue reading : GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE-STOREY PEACE CENTER AT THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES, COTABATO CITY
COTABATO CITY — The residents of Barangay Bagua 2 joyfully celebrated the 1st Araw ng Bagua 2, a milestone event that highlighted the unity, progress, and rich cultural heritage of the community. The celebration was graced by Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Matabalao and Vice Mayor Sultan Johair Madag, together with members of the 18th Sangguniang continue reading : CELEBRATION OF THE 1ST ARAW NG BAGUA 2
COTABATO CITY — The City Government of Cotabato warmly welcomed the 25th Gawad KALASAG National Field Validators during their official visit to the city from November 5 to 7, 2025, held at the People’s Palace. The visit aimed to evaluate and validate the city’s disaster preparedness, response mechanisms, and community resilience programs as part of continue reading : COTABATO CITY WELCOMES THE 25TH GAWAD KALASAG NATIONAL FIELD VALIDATORS
“WE WILL MOVE FORWARD TOGETHER WITH DISCIPLINE, COMPASSION, AND HOPE,” MAYOR MATABALAO DECLARES IN HIS STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 2025 COTABATO CITY — Officials from the Bangsamoro Government, national agencies, and representatives from both the public and private sectors applauded the achievements of the “Para sa Lahat” Administration under the leadership of Mayor Mohammad continue reading : STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 2025
