Cotabato City is one of the oldest settlements in Mindanao. Today, it serves as the regional center of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao although it is officially part of SOCCSKSARGEN. The city’s distinct culture is also appreciated in the various traditions such as brass making and weaving of inaul, popularly worn by locals as malong and tubaos or head scarves. The importance and emergence of Islamic and Maguindanaoan culture, specifically its cuisine led to the development of the Halal Goodness Food Tour in Cotabato City. This is meant to highlight the rich flavors of halal food to all people, not just Muslims, and throughout the year, not just during the holy month of Ramadan.
Complete your Cotabato City experience by trying different Maguindanao delicacies. These includes the popular “tinagtag”, a noodle-like roll made from rice flour; the “Bulwa”, the local version for muffins; the sweetened bread called “Tipas”; and “dudul”, a kalamay-like spread.