In line with the continuous pursuit of economic development in the Province of Cotabato, Rep. Ma. Alana Samantha T. Santos, along with Gov. Emmylou “Lala” Taliño – Mendoza recently met with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan and Undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral to discuss and identify key priority projects to be implemented in the six (6) municipalities of the 3rd District of Cotabato namely: Banisilan, Carmen, Kabacan, M’lang, Matalam and Tulunan.

The district covers central and southern Cotabato bordering Maguindanao to the west and Lanao del Sur to the north.

Photo below shows (from left) DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Undersecretary for Planning and Public-Private Partnership Service Maria Catalina E. Cabral, Cotabato Province Gov. Emmylou “Lala” Taliño – Mendoza, and Cotabato 3rd District Congresswoman Ma. Alana Samantha Taliño Santos.