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Independent component city in BARMM, Philippines
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Cotabato City is the regional center of Bangsamoro region. Cotabato City is the city of cultural charms, because the city is the melting pot of different beliefs like Christians, Muslims and Lumads.
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PC Hill Painted Houses
Cotabato City Grand Mosque
Museum at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex, showcasing the history and culture of the Bangsamoro region.
The Old Cotabato City Hall which was built in the built in the 1940s was designed by National Artist for Architecture, Juan Arellano. It is now hosts a small museum as well as the visitor information center of the city.
Their chicken, pastas and cheesecakes are recommended.
Pork-less menu featuring native and local foods: fresh seafood - tuna, other fishes, crabs, large shrimp, and other shellfish.
Siomai, dim sum, pork dishes. Pork-less dishes.
Kare-kare (buntot ng tuna), inihaw na panga, kilawin, fried chicken, shrimps, sinigang na isda, sweets, cookies, unlimited rice.
DOT Accredited. Fully air-conditioned rooms, Flat TV cable ready, Wi-Fi, free breakfast.
DOT Accredited 2-star hotel. Rooms: Electronic keycard, fully air conditioned, mini bar with complimentary coffee and mineral water, Wi-Fi, Flat LCD TV with cable ready, free breakfast buffet. Amenities: Pavillion pool, conference room, sky view music room and business center.
Double A/C rooms with cable TV.
Has a cinema supermarket and many fast food outlets.
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Datu Odin Sinsuat · Regional · CBO
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