Cotabato City Health Office

27/12/2025

LONGGGGGG WEEKEND ALERT!

23/12/2025

📣 PUBLIC ADVISORY: Office Closure

Please be informed that the Cotabato City Health Office will be closed on December 24-25, 2025 (Wednesday & Thursday) in observance of the Christmas holidays.

Regular office operations will resume on the next working day, December 26, 2025 (Friday).

For health-related emergencies, please proceed to the nearest hospital.

Thank you for your understanding, and happy holidays!

03/12/2025

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 @ 𝐊𝐂𝐂 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎

On December 2, 2025, the Cotabato City Health Office carried out its World AIDS Day activity at KCC Mall of Cotabato. Guided by the theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” the event brought together health professionals and community members in a collective effort to strengthen awareness and advocacy.

The program opened with a comprehensive data presentation delivered by Erlind Therese K. Macapendeg, RN, followed by an insightful lecture on HIV and AIDS from Health Education and Promotion Officer III Veronica Franco Jumuad, RM, RN. Participants were also provided with access to HIV counseling facilitated by Nashrodin Macabuat, and HIV screening conducted by Saida Amir, RN and Zuhairah Tahir, RMT.

Through this activity, the CHO Cotabato reaffirmed its commitment to combating stigma, encouraging regular testing, and promoting the enduring message that “Everyone Counts.”

For free HIV testing, you may proceed to the nearest Barangay Health Station. You may also contact our HIV/AIDS Program via call or text at 𝟎𝟗𝟔𝟓-𝟖𝟒𝟏-𝟎𝟏𝟒𝟎 or via email: 𝐬𝐡𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲@𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦.

25/11/2025

𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆 𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋 (𝐃𝐀𝐏𝐂) 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

With the national theme “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Kalusugan ay Pinapahalagahan, Droga ay Iniiwasan” in celebration of the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week 2025, the Dangerous Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program - Cotabato City Health Office, led by Joannah Ruffa B. Mangelen, RN, successfully gathered partner agencies, stakeholders, and advocates in a united stand against drug abuse and illicit substance use.

This celebration was held on November 20, 2025 at the Conference Room, CityMall Cotabato.

Participants from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Barangay Health Workers, and youth representatives actively joined the meaningful engagement, highlighting that community involvement remains vital in safeguarding public health and safety.

A learning session was also conducted with the Acting Director of the School of Health Sciences - UP Tarlac, Prof. Joel A. Valencia, RN, RM, MAN, LPT, MAGC, RGC, BSM who discussed “Understanding Drug Abuse: Fundamental to its Prevention and Identifying Significant Community Roles,” providing deeper awareness and empowering communities to take part in prevention efforts.

To amplify advocacy through arts, the “Colors of Hope: Painting Contest” was held, with seven talented participants showcasing artworks inspired by this year’s theme.

The Cotabato City Health Office proudly congratulates the following winners:
Champion - Lady Shapeyah T. Mastura
1st Place - German R. Baylon
2nd Place - Aireen M. Goopio

We also extend our appreciation to the CADAC Focal Person Atty. Nes Hashim Lidasan for gracing the event and our partners Diabetasol, 1988 Brew, and Instapose Cotabato Photobooth for making the participants' experience even more memorable.

The Cotabato City Health Office, through OIC Dr. Harris R. Ali, MPH, expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, partner agencies, youth advocates, and community champions for their unwavering support in advancing the campaign against drug abuse.

Together, we continue building a healthier, safer, and drug-free Cotabato City.

21/11/2025

𝐂𝐇𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

On November 16-18, 2025 at the London Beach Resort and Hotel, General Santos City, the Cotabato City Health Office successfully conducted its Program Implementation Review (PIR) 2025, bringing together all medical and non-medical employees for a three-day gathering dedicated to reflection, recognition, and celebration of the office’s collective achievements for the year.

Throughout the event, each health program and office division proudly presented their 2025 accomplishments, highlighting the progress made and innovations implemented to continuously improve health services for the people of Cotabato City. These presentations served as a testament to the hard work, passion, and shared commitment of every member of the CHO family.

Adding color to the gathering was the vibrant 70s Retro Fashion theme, which brought energy and excitement to the various activities prepared for the participants. From the lively parlor games by the beach, to the crowd-favorite Sing and Dance and Singing Duo performances, the event fostered camaraderie, teamwork, and creativity. The memorable celebration was further elevated by the search for Mr. and Ms. CHO 2025, which showcased the talent, confidence, and spirit of the employees.

In this event, all participants took part in honoring the milestones of the office, each individual having played a vital role in its accomplishments. The PIR 2025 stands as a reminder that every achievement of the Cotabato City Health Office is built upon the collective effort of a dedicated and passionate team.

Together, we look forward to stronger collaborations, continued excellence, and a healthier Cotabato City in the years ahead - 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆ñ𝒐𝒔, 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒐!

13/11/2025

📣 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓:

Ang Cotabato City Health Office, Primary Care Facility, at Barangay Health Stations ay sarado sa darating na Lunes at Martes (November 17-18, 2025) para sa gagawing Program Implementation Review (PIR) 2025 ng tanggapan.

Para sa emergency cases, pumunta kaagad sa mga malalapit na ospital.

Maraming salamat sa inyong pang-unawa.

13/11/2025

𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕.

As cliché as it may sound, practicing digital etiquette by thinking before clicking is essential in this era of digitalization.

While we greatly encourage one another to practice individualism and freedom of speech, we also need to be mindful of what we post and share online. We are entitled to our opinion; however, where does our entitlement or right begin and end?

Before posting, sharing, and commenting, we must ask ourselves:

- What is the intention of my opinion? How will other people take it?
- Does my opinion hurt other people?
- Is my opinion insulting?
- Will my opinion cause harm to other people?
- Is my comment benefiting other people who might read it?

If you are a victim of cyberbullying, our Mental Health Program is here for you. You may contact us at our Helpline Number: 𝟎𝟗𝟓𝟑-𝟖𝟖𝟒-𝟐𝟒𝟔𝟕. Mental Heath

Let’s take care of each other by being responsible digital citizens! Think before you click!

12/11/2025

𝐃𝐘𝐊 #𝟒: 𝐁𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐘𝐎 𝐀𝐓 𝐕𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐁 𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐘𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎!

Pinagbabawal ang paninigarilyo at va**ng sa mga business establishments na walang Designated Smoking Area (DSA). Pinagbabawal din ang pagbebenta ng sigarilyo at v**e sa mga menor de edad.

May karampatang parusa sa mga business owners na lalabag sa City Ordinance No. 4581, Series of 2018 o ang "Smoke-Free Environment Ordinance of Cotabato City".

Maaaring basahin ang ordinansa sa link na ito: https://bit.ly/3VxGD3m

Magtulungan tayo para sa Smoke-Free Cotabato City!

12/11/2025

10/11/2025

Can't get enough of our Mr. & Ms. CHO 2025 Candidates?

More of their official photos here! 😻👇

To vote for your fave candidates, give them heart reacts here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CbyjAZ2UN/

Crowning Night will be on November 17, 2025.

Photography and Editing:
City Information Office
Health Education and Promotion Unit - CHO Cotabato

Basta gwapo't maganda, matalino, at may malasakit — CHO Cotabato ‘yan! 💚