With the proceeds of its “Kumbira sa Kapitolyo” last September 1 reaching half a million pesos, the provincial government of Cotabato donates the aforesaid earnings to 3 catholic churches and 1 monastery in the province.

The provincial capitol’s neighbor and last year’s lone recipient of the event’s P200,000.00 proceeds, the Good Shepherd Quasi Parish in Amas, Kidapawan City, received the biggest amount this year with P250,000.00

The Mt. Carmel Parish in the town of Carmen and the St. John Vianney Parish in Sandawa Homes, Kidapawan City received P100,000.00 each while the Poor Clare Monastery in Balindog, Kidapawan City was given P36,000.00.

The Kumbira sa Kapitolyo which is a brainchild of Governor Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza, started last year as one of the newest events featured in the celebration of the province’s foundation anniversary.

It showcases various caterers from the province and has become a “hit” among the crowd with its affordable packed lunch.

The Governor led the simple turn-over ceremony held October 7 at the capitol annex, Amas, Kidapawan City where the building was also inaugurated along with the employees’ new cafeteria. //ozg/idcd-pgo//