COTABATO CITY — The City Government of Cotabato, through the City Health Office (CHO) under Dr. Harris Ali, welcomed the Department of Health (DOH) National Validators for the 2025 National Red Orchid Award Validation held at the People’s Palace on Monday, October 27, 2025. The National Red Orchid Award is one of the most prestigious continue reading : NATIONAL RED ORCHID AWARD VALIDATION 2025
COTABATO CITY — In coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), the City Government of Cotabato conducted a clean-up drive in several major public areas across the city. The BFP led the “flushing” operations, using high-pressure water to clean the City Plaza of Cotabato, Mega Market, and the continue reading : COTABATO CITY LAUNCHES “OPLAN LINIS BAYAN” TO PROMOTE CLEANLINESS AND COMMUNITY DISCIPLINE
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Government, through Project Kapyanan, successfully conducted the partial turnover ceremony of 100 core shelter units equipped with solar-powered lighting systems in Barangay Tamontaka Mother, Cotabato City. The beneficiaries of the housing project are families who previously resided behind the People’s Palace in Rosary Heights 10. Recognized as informal settlers, they continue reading : 100 CORE SHELTER UNITS TURNED OVER TO COTABATEÑO BENEFICIARIES UNDER BARMM PROJECT KAPYANAN
COTABATO CITY — The City Government of Cotabato, led by Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce “ Matabalao, together with City Vice Mayor Sultan Johair Madag and members of the 18th Sangguniang Panlungsod, officially opened the Global Handwashing Day 2025 celebration at Cotabato City Central Pilot School (CCCPS). The event was organized by the City Health Office, continue reading : GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY 2025
COTABATO CITY – City Vice Mayor Sultan Johair Madag personally visited the Cotabato City Jail to check on the welfare of the inmates and extend assistance to them. During his visit, the Vice Mayor distributed various sports equipment such as scrabble sets, basketballs, volleyballs, and chess boards to serve as recreational activities that promote camaraderie continue reading : VICE MAYOR SULTAN JOHAIR MADAG VISITS COTABATO CITY JAIL, EXTENDS SUPPORT TO INMATES
Cotabato City – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region XII, in partnership with the City Government of Cotabato, conducted the payout for the beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the People’s Palace. The TUPAD program provides temporary employment assistance to workers who continue reading : TUPAD BENEFICIARIES RECEIVE ASSISTANCE THROUGH DOLE REGION XII AND COTABATO CITY PARTNERSHIP
Cotabato City – The Cotabato City Government was honored as the Best Employer during the PhilHealth Rawaten 2025 Awards, recognizing its exemplary management, dedication, and compassion toward the welfare of its employees and constituents. The award was received by OIC City Health Officer Dr. Harris Ali, representing Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Matabalao, during the ceremony continue reading : PHILHEALTH RAWATEN 2025 AWARDS
Cotabato City – Mayor Para sa Lahat Mohammad Ali “Bruce” C. Matabalao expressed his deep gratitude to the Community and Family Services International (CFSI), the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD), and the Office of the City Social Welfare and Development Officer (OCSWDO) for their collaboration in the upcoming construction of the Harmony Learning continue reading : HARMONY LEARNING CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Cotabato City – Architect Gerard Lico, PhD, and Architect Marlo Basco, FUAP, recently visited the Old City Hall of Cotabato City to assess its current condition as part of the proposed restoration project that will transform the historic building into the Cotabato City Museum. As part of the restoration plan, the architects and technical team continue reading : OLD CITY HALL TO BE CONVERTED INTO THE NEW CITY MUSEUM
Cotabato City – The Ministry of Human Settlements and Development (MHSD) led the opening of the 2nd Bangsamoro Housing and Human Settlements Forum on October 7, 2025, in Cotabato City. The forum gathered representatives from various government agencies, local government units, and development partners to discuss key issues on housing and human settlements, including urban continue reading : 2ND BANGSAMORO HOUSING AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS FORUM OPENS IN COTABATO CITY
