Kidapawan City Tourism Office

25/09/2026

WORLD TOURISM MONTH CELEBRATION ZUMBA
September 25, 2026 | Kidapawan City Lobby

"Promoting healthy and active lifestyle this World Tourism Month made possible with City Government of Kidapawan and City Tourism Office"

25/09/2026

WORLD TOURISM MONTH 2026 CELEBRATION | KIDAPAWAN CITY 🎊

Kidapawan City successfully celebrated World Tourism Month 2026 through a meaningful day of learning, creativity, recognition, and collaboration, centered on this year’s theme: “Sustainable Tourism: Building Resilient Communities and Destinations in Times of Crisis.”
The morning session, held via Zoom, was graced by the City Mayor, Atty. Jose Paolo M. Evangelista, who highlighted the resilience of our tourism stakeholders and their valuable contribution to the city’s economy.

Our resource speaker, Mr. Rosyell Angelo Piosca of the University of Southern Mindanao, emphasized that sustainable tourism is not about creating destinations that never experience challenges, but communities that know how to face and overcome them. He reminded us that beyond creating destinations people want to visit, we must build communities where people are proud to live, proud to work, and proud to welcome the world.
We also recognized and honored our Outstanding Tourism-Related Establishments for their commitment, dedication, and valuable contributions to Kidapawan’s tourism industry. Their continued efforts help create memorable visitor experiences, generate livelihood opportunities, and make our city a more welcoming destination.

The morning session concluded with a message of support from City Councilor Dr. Philbert Malaluan, Chairperson of the Committee on Tourism of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting tourism stakeholders, including through the passage of the IRR of the Revised Tourism Code of Kidapawan City.

The celebration continued in the afternoon with a colorful and energetic Zumba session, joined by Zumba enthusiasts from Kidapawan City and neighboring municipalities. The event also featured the recognition of the Top 3 Best Outfits and Performers. 💃🕺

The City Government of Kidapawan, through the City Tourism and Promotions Office, extends its heartfelt gratitude to all our tourism stakeholders, partners, participants, and supporters for your continued commitment and active participation.

Together, let us continue building a resilient, sustainable, and welcoming Kidapawan City. 💚

Mabuhay, Kidapawan! Mabuhay ang Turismo! 🌿✨

24/09/2026

❗FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK ADVISORY❗

📌FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK

18/09/2026

✨ LET’S GROOVE & GLOW! ✨
Tourism is not just about the places we visit—it’s also about the people, wellness, and vibrant communities that make every destination special! 💚🌿

We are inviting everyone to Join for an afternoon of music, movement, and good vibes as we celebrate World Tourism Month 2026 through a fun-filled Zumba Wellness Experience for free! 🎶💃 With Mr. Zin Xydon Mfi 🕺 🎶

GROOVE & GLOW: A Zumba Wellness Experience and Tourism Celebration

📅 September 25, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Kidapawan City Hall Lobby

Come ready to dance, sweat, smile, and celebrate! 💪✨
Wear your BEST Zumba outfit and get a chance to WIN exciting PRIZES!

Love The Philippines, Love Kidapawan! 🇵🇭💙



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17/09/2026

🌏✨ WORLD TOURISM MONTH 2026 ✨🌏

This World Tourism Month, let us celebrate not only the beauty, culture, and wonders of our destinations, but also the strength and resilience of our tourism communities. 💙

🌱 Sustainable Tourism: Building Resilient Communities and Destinations in Times of Crisis

Tourism is more than travel—it connects people, creates opportunities, supports livelihoods, and helps communities rise and recover in times of challenges. 🌴🌿🤝

Let us promote responsible, inclusive, and sustainable tourism that strengthens our destinations, protects our natural and cultural treasures, and prepares our communities for the challenges of tomorrow. 💚🌏

Together, let us build tourism destinations that are resilient, sustainable, and ready to thrive—whatever challenges may come. 💪🌿

JOIN US:
📅 September 25, 2026
💻 Via Zoom
🆔 Meeting ID: 872 7138 3516
🔐 Passcode: 465062

Love The Philippines!, Love Kidapawan! 🇵🇭💙

15/09/2026

❗️Registration is currently ongoing!
📍Visit the City Mayor's Office inside City Plaza.
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🎄✨ "BER" MONTHS IS HERE, KIDAPAWAN! ✨🎄

Feel the Christmas spirit in the air as the City Government of Kidapawan officially opens the PAROL MAKING CONTEST 2026 with the theme “Paskong Pinoy”!

Showcase your local creativity, community spirit, and eco-friendly craftsmanship using indigenous materials! Get ready to light up our city! 🌟💡

🏆 CONTEST CATEGORIES
• Category A (Organizations): Registered People’s Organizations (POs) or Associations, Barangay LGUs (BLGU), Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), Government Agencies, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), and Private Institutions within Kidapawan City.
• Category B (Schools): Elementary, Secondary, and Tertiary Educational Institutions (Public and Private) within Kidapawan City.

📌 KEY DATES TO REMEMBER
• 📅 Pre-Registration Period: September 15 – September 25, 2026 (Weekdays Only)
• ⏰ Registration Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (In-person submission)
• 📍 Where to Register: City Mayor’s Office, Barangay Avenue, City Plaza, Kidapawan City
• 🛠️ Installation Deadline: November 23 to November 29, 2026
• 🎆 1st Round Judging / Lights On: December 1, 2026
• 🏆 2nd Round Judging: December 22, 2026

📋 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
To register your entry, submit the following in person:
1. Completed Registration Form
2. Letter signed by their organization head confirming their intent to join and designating an authorized representative for registration and orientation attendance.
3. Photocopy of a Valid ID (Authorized Representative)

💯 CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
• Creativity: 25%
• Relevance to Theme ("Paskong Pinoy"): 15%
• Craftsmanship & Ex*****on: 20%
• Aesthetic Appeal (Day/Night): 20%
• Adherence to Guidelines: 10%
• Originality: 10%
• TOTAL: 100%

✨ Light up Kidapawan with your creativity! Access the complete contest guidelines, judging criteria, and registration form at this link: https://ln.run/xDsmM

📲 Prepare your concepts early, Kidapaweños! Slots are limited per category on a first-come, first-served basis. Let’s bring warmth, light, and festive Filipino pride to our city this holiday season! 🌟

14/09/2026

TOURISM PRODUCT MARKET SURVEY SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED IN KIDAPAWAN CITY! ✨

Kidapawan City takes another step forward in strengthening its tourism development efforts as the Department of Tourism Region XII (DOT XII) selected the city as the pilot destination for the conduct of the Tourism Product Market Survey (TPMS).
The selection of Kidapawan City recognizes its consistently high volume of overnight visitor arrivals, making it an ideal destination for gathering valuable insights from visitors and tourism stakeholders.

The TPMS, a comprehensive assessment of Philippine tourism products, seeks to determine key information on visitor profiles, travel characteristics, economic impact, and visitor perceptions. The data gathered will provide important inputs for tourism planning, product development, and destination management.

The survey was successfully conducted from September 7 to 12, 2026, covering selected tourism-related establishments in Kidapawan City with steady to high visitor volume.
The City Tourism Office sincerely thanks the Department of Tourism Region XII for choosing Kidapawan City as the pilot destination for this important initiative.

Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to all our Tourism Stakeholders who willingly participated and extended their support and cooperation throughout the activity. Your continued partnership is vital in advancing the city’s tourism industry.

The results of the TPMS will be shared with the participating tourism stakeholders and will serve as valuable reference in strengthening tourism programs, services, and products in the city.
Together, let us continue working toward a more vibrant, sustainable, and competitive tourism industry for Kidapawan City! 🌿✨

14/09/2026

Thank you, Department of Tourism Region XII, for spearheading the Tourism Product Market Survey here in Kidapawan City. This initiative will greatly contribute to the continuous improvement and development of our tourism products, helping us move closer toward global competitiveness and more tourist-friendly services.

Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to our tourists, tourism stakeholders, and partners for their valuable time, cooperation, and participation. This survey would not have been possible without your support and active involvement.

Together, we continue to strengthen Kidapawan City’s tourism industry and create meaningful, quality, and memorable experiences for every visitor.

02/09/2026

YAMAN NG KIDAPAWAN BOOTH SA KALIVUNGAN, BAGAMAN AT PAYAK NAGING SENTRO NAMAN NG TAGPUAN NG MGA COTABATEÑOS
Kidapawan City- UMANI ng ibat-ibang reaksiyon mula sa mga naki-Kalivungan Festival ang booth ng Yaman ng Kidapawan, hindi dahil sa maganda at magara nitong disenyo, ngunit sa pagiging payak at simple nito.
Bukambibig sa mga bisita ang katagang “Kidapawan ta bay” habang nakaturo sa booth ng Kidapawan na mayroong libreng prutas at ice cream.
Nito lang ginanap na Indigenous Peoples o IP Day, sa Culmination Day ng Kalivungan Festival, isang grupo ng mga kabataang katutubo ang dumalaw sa Kidapawan booth.
Mismong si City Agriculturist Marisa Aton ang nakarinig ng bulungan ng mga kabataang katutubo ng mga katagang “simple ang booth sa Kidapawan, pero nindot kay libre ang prutas ug ice cream,”.
Hindi nga halos maipaliwanag ni Aton ang nararamdaman at pinili na lamang nitong magbigay ng matamis na ngiti sa mga bata, habang marubdob na ninanamnam ang tamis ng ice cream at ang sarap ng mga prutas.
Ilang mga netizens nga ang nag post din sa social media at humanga din sa pagiging payak ng Yaman ng Kidapawan.
Si Reymark Tizon, ang unang nakapansin at nag post ng komento sa social media. Aniya nakaka proud ang Kidapawan dahil hindi ito nagnanais na manalo sa pagandahan ng booth.
Dagdag niya, siguro ang pondo para sa pagpapaganda ng Yaman ng Kidapawan booth ay ibinili ng prutas para ipakain ng libre sa mga bisita.
Narito ang kanyang post sa social media:
Maka proud ang Kidapawan uy!
Wa nag apas na mudaug sa pagwapuhay ug booth, kay seguro ang budget na ipalit ug materials sa pagpa gwapo. Gipalit nalang ug mga prutas ug uban pa para ipakaon sa mga tao, kung tan awon nimo ilang booth, maka ingon gud kag walay budget, kay tan awa naka tent ra! Pero always gina pilahan. grabig mind set uy…
Note: this is my opinion only, I don’t know the real reason.
Ang mga papuring ito at ang positibong reaksiyon mula sa mga bisita ang mas lalo pang nagpapalakas sa mga Lingkod Bayan ng LGU Kidapawan.
Na sa kabila ng matinding init ng panahon, nananatili silang naglilingkod sa mga bumibisita sa Yaman ng Kidapawan, kapalit ng mga papuri at matatamis na mga ngiti ng mga mamamayan ng Cotabato. # #(Williamor Magbanua| City Information Office)


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YAMAN NG KIDAPAWAN BOOTH SA KALIVUNGAN, BAGAMAN AT PAYAK NAGING SENTRO NAMAN NG TAGPUAN NG MGA COTABATEÑOS

Kidapawan City- UMANI ng ibat-ibang reaksiyon mula sa mga naki-Kalivungan Festival ang booth ng Yaman ng Kidapawan, hindi dahil sa maganda at magara nitong disenyo, ngunit sa pagiging payak at simple nito.

Bukambibig sa mga bisita ang katagang “Kidapawan ta bay” habang nakaturo sa booth ng Kidapawan na mayroong libreng prutas at ice cream.

Nito lang ginanap na Indigenous Peoples o IP Day, sa Culmination Day ng Kalivungan Festival, isang grupo ng mga kabataang katutubo ang dumalaw sa Kidapawan booth.

Mismong si City Agriculturist Marisa Aton ang nakarinig ng bulungan ng mga kabataang katutubo ng mga katagang “simple ang booth sa Kidapawan, pero nindot kay libre ang prutas ug ice cream,”.

Hindi nga halos maipaliwanag ni Aton ang nararamdaman at pinili na lamang nitong magbigay ng matamis na ngiti sa mga bata, habang marubdob na ninanamnam ang tamis ng ice cream at ang sarap ng mga prutas.

Ilang mga netizens nga ang nag post din sa social media at humanga din sa pagiging payak ng Yaman ng Kidapawan.

Si Reymark Tizon, ang unang nakapansin at nag post ng komento sa social media. Aniya nakaka proud ang Kidapawan dahil hindi ito nagnanais na manalo sa pagandahan ng booth.

Dagdag niya, siguro ang pondo para sa pagpapaganda ng Yaman ng Kidapawan booth ay ibinili ng prutas para ipakain ng libre sa mga bisita.

Narito ang kanyang post sa social media:
Maka proud ang Kidapawan uy!
Wa nag apas na mudaug sa pagwapuhay ug booth, kay seguro ang budget na ipalit ug materials sa pagpa gwapo. Gipalit nalang ug mga prutas ug uban pa para ipakaon sa mga tao, kung tan awon nimo ilang booth, maka ingon gud kag walay budget, kay tan awa naka tent ra! Pero always gina pilahan. grabig mind set uy…
Note: this is my opinion only, I don’t know the real reason.

Ang mga papuring ito at ang positibong reaksiyon mula sa mga bisita ang mas lalo pang nagpapalakas sa mga Lingkod Bayan ng LGU Kidapawan.

Na sa kabila ng matinding init ng panahon, nananatili silang naglilingkod sa mga bumibisita sa Yaman ng Kidapawan, kapalit ng mga papuri at matatamis na mga ngiti ng mga mamamayan ng Cotabato. # #(Williamor Magbanua| City Information Office)

02/09/2026

BOOTH NG YAMAN NG KIDAPAWAN ARAW-ARAW NA PINIPILAHAN SA SELEBRASYON NG KALIVUNGAN FESTIVAL
Kidapawan City- WALANG puknat ang dating ng mga bisita sa booth ng Yaman ng Kidapawan sa Capitol Compound, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, simula nang binuksan ang isang linggong selebrasyon ng Kalivungan Festival nitong August 26, 2026.
Sa taya ng City Agriculturist hindi bababa sa isang libo o higit pa ang bilang ng mga bisita na dumadalaw sa Yaman ng Kidapawan para makiisa sa Fruit-Eat-All-You-Can at palibreng ice cream.
Hindi lang mga bata kundi maging ang mga young at hearts at mga Lingkod Bayan mula sa ibat-ibang bayan ng Cotabato ay nakipila para sa ice cream at naki-fruit-eat-all-you-can narin.
Mga prutas na produkto ng mga fruit grower’s ng Kidapawan ang inihanda upang pagsaluhan ng mga bisita.
Nakakatuwa ngang pansinin na kahit ang mga miyembro ng Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection at mga empleyado ng kapitolyo ay nakipila para pagsaluhan ang mga prutas na alay ng Kidapawan City LGU.
May mga bisita nga na nag post pa sa social media at sinabing simple man daw ang booth ng Kidapawan, pinipilahan naman.
Ito ang nagpapataba at nagpapalakas sa mga pagal (pagod) na mga Lingkod Bayan ng Kidapawan upang masigasig na pagsilbihan ang mga bisita sa Yaman ng Kidapawan.
Nauna nang sinabi ni Mayor Pao Evangelista na bukas ang booth ng Yaman ng Kidapawan sa lahat para pagsaluhan ang mga prutas at ice cream sa buong linggo ng Kalivungan Festival.
Ang Kalivungan Festival ay pagdiriwang ng ika-112th na Anibersaryo ng Cotabato Province na magtatapos ngayong September 1, 2026. # #(Williamor Magbanua| City Information Office)

BOOTH NG YAMAN NG KIDAPAWAN ARAW-ARAW NA PINIPILAHAN SA SELEBRASYON NG KALIVUNGAN FESTIVAL

Kidapawan City- WALANG puknat ang dating ng mga bisita sa booth ng Yaman ng Kidapawan sa Capitol Compound, Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, simula nang binuksan ang isang linggong selebrasyon ng Kalivungan Festival nitong August 26, 2026.

Sa taya ng City Agriculturist hindi bababa sa isang libo o higit pa ang bilang ng mga bisita na dumadalaw sa Yaman ng Kidapawan para makiisa sa Fruit-Eat-All-You-Can at palibreng ice cream.

Hindi lang mga bata kundi maging ang mga young at hearts at mga Lingkod Bayan mula sa ibat-ibang bayan ng Cotabato ay nakipila para sa ice cream at naki-fruit-eat-all-you-can narin.

Mga prutas na produkto ng mga fruit grower’s ng Kidapawan ang inihanda upang pagsaluhan ng mga bisita.

Nakakatuwa ngang pansinin na kahit ang mga miyembro ng Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection at mga empleyado ng kapitolyo ay nakipila para pagsaluhan ang mga prutas na alay ng Kidapawan City LGU.

May mga bisita nga na nag post pa sa social media at sinabing simple man daw ang booth ng Kidapawan, pinipilahan naman.

Ito ang nagpapataba at nagpapalakas sa mga pagal (pagod) na mga Lingkod Bayan ng Kidapawan upang masigasig na pagsilbihan ang mga bisita sa Yaman ng Kidapawan.

Nauna nang sinabi ni Mayor Pao Evangelista na bukas ang booth ng Yaman ng Kidapawan sa lahat para pagsaluhan ang mga prutas at ice cream sa buong linggo ng Kalivungan Festival.

Ang Kalivungan Festival ay pagdiriwang ng ika-112th na Anibersaryo ng Cotabato Province na magtatapos ngayong September 1, 2026. # #(Williamor Magbanua| City Information Office)