Kidapawan City – The RRP Cotabato Team conducted a courtesy meeting with the Provincial Government of Cotabato, led by Governor Lala Talino-Mendoza, together with PSWDO Arleen Timson, Provincial Focal Persons Ms. Leah Cabaya and Clarissel Cabaya, under the guidance of DRRS Head Johanisa S. Marohombsar and Regional RRP Focal Mamaila B. Namla, held in Kidapawan City on 18 February 2026.

During the meeting, both parties agreed on the provision and submission of the 2024 and 2025 Project LAWA at BINHI data, which will serve as a basis for the Governor’s analysis and program assessment. This initiative aims to further strengthen project implementation and ensure the sustainability of the program, with the required data scheduled for submission on Friday.

The meeting also reinforced the importance of sustained collaboration between DSWD and the Provincial Government in advancing food security, water access, and climate resilience initiatives. Through strengthened coordination and data-driven planning, stakeholders continue to work toward enhancing the long-term impact of Project LAWA at BINHI for partner-beneficiaries across the province.