City Officials prep up for 57th Araw ng Cotabato

COTABATO CITY (May 17) --- Cotabato City officials, local law enforcers, and partners from the private sector talks about the initial preparations for the celebration of the 57th Araw ng Cotabato.

This festival is commemorated with week-long activities and is highlighted by the annual search for the Mutya ng Cotabato and the Grand Civic-Military Parade on June 20th, the actual day of the anniversary.

Since the Holy Month of Ramadan also falls on June this year, several activities have been adjusted for the benefit of the Muslim communities in Cotabato City.

The City Government is also planning to tie up with the 37 barangays for them to hold a nightly Iftar or the breaking of the fast of our Muslim brothers and sisters.

A 2-day halal forum will also be conducted with several business groups engaged in halal enterprises as the city's way of promoting halal products and services.

Cotabato City is seen as the future hub of Halal in Region 12.

Furthermore, the conduct of activities like the Culinary Competition, Boat Race, and Sports Festival was also discussed during the meeting. (Halima K. Satol-Ibrahim)