Republic of the Philippines

CITY OF COTABATO

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

COTABATO CITY – The newly constructed two-storey Sheik Omar Pasigan Building at Kutawato Darussalam College was formally inaugurated and turned over in a ceremony held in Cotabato City. The completion of the new academic facility marks another milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure and provide students with a more conducive learning environment. continue reading : NEW TWO-STOREY SHEIK OMAR PASIGAN BUILDING AT KUTAWATO DARUSSALAM COLLEGE OFFICIALLY INAUGURATED

COTABATO CITY – Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Matabalao, together with Liga ng mga Barangay President Solayman Adtong, attended the National Government–Bangsamoro Government Convergence Program, led by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. and Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua. During the program, 185 students from Cotabato City were awarded Presidential Scholarships as part continue reading : COTABATO CITY RECEIVES 185 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT–BARMM CONVERGENCE PROGRAM

COTABATO CITY – The City Government of Cotabato has officially turned over the subsidy allocations to 19 higher education institutions (HEIs) under the City Student Subsidy Program, a flagship initiative that will benefit more than 7,000 qualified students across the city. The program underscores the local government’s commitment to making higher education more accessible and continue reading : OVER 7,000 STUDENTS FROM 19 HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO BENEFIT FROM COTABATO CITY STUDENT SUBSIDY PROGRAM

COTABATO CITY – The City Government of Cotabato, through the Office of the City Health Officer (OCHO), has reached another significant public health milestone after achieving 100% coverage in the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MRSIA) conducted from January 19 to February 17, 2026. This remarkable accomplishment makes Cotabato City the only city in the Bangsamoro continue reading : CITY GOVERNMENT OF COTABATO REACHES 100% MEASLES-RUBELLA IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE

BAGUIO CITY – The Executive and Legislative Departments of the City Government of Cotabato conducted a benchmarking visit to the City Government of Baguio on July 8, 2026, as part of its continuing efforts to strengthen local governance and improve public service delivery. The Cotabato City delegation, led by Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Matabalao, Vice continue reading : COTABATO CITY OFFICIALS CONDUCT BENCHMARKING VISIT TO BAGUIO CITY TO ADOPT BEST GOVERNANCE PRACTICES

QUEZON CITY – The Executive and Legislative Departments of the City Government of Cotabato conducted a benchmarking visit to the City Government of Quezon City on July 7, 2026, as part of its continuing efforts to strengthen local governance, enhance public service delivery, and adopt innovative programs and best practices. The delegation was composed of continue reading : COTABATO CITY OFFICIALS CONDUCT BENCHMARKING VISIT TO QUEZON CITY TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL GOVERNANCE

COTABATO CITY – As part of the weeklong celebration of the 67th Araw ng Cotabato, the City Government of Cotabato formally reopened the historic Kutawato Cave on June 15, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the city’s efforts to preserve its cultural heritage and promote tourism. The ceremony was attended by local government officials, representatives continue reading : KUTAWATO CAVE REOPENS AS COTABATO CITY CELEBRATES 67TH ARAW NG COTABATO

COTABATO CITY – The City Government of Cotabato, in partnership with KAPYANAN, formally conducted the groundbreaking ceremony for the 50-Unit Housing Resettlement Project in Barangay Poblacion 8 on June 15, 2026. The project aims to provide safe, decent, and sustainable housing for qualified families, particularly those affected by displacement and those in need of permanent continue reading : GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF 50-UNIT HOUSING RESETTLEMENT PROJECT