The Cotabato government, under Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Taliño-Mendoza, has recognized five Cotabateños in the first “Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Lalawigan.”
The awarding ceremony held on Monday, August 31, at The Basket, Capitol Compound, Amas, Kidapawan City, was part of the Kalivungan Festival 2026.
The awardees came from the Municipalities of Makilala, Matalam, Kabacan, Pres. Roxas, and Carmen, the provincial government said.
“Ito ay pagbibigay-halaga ng pamunuan ni Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Taliño-Mendoza sa kanilang talento, husay at ambag sa pagpapanatili at pagpapayabong sa kanilang mga komunidad ng mga tradisyunal na sining, kultura at kaalamang minana mula sa mga ninuno,” it said.
