Jose Paolo M. Evangelista

Jose Paolo M. Evangelista is a Filipino lawyer and politician currently serving as the Mayor of Kidapawan City in the province of Cotabato. First elected to the position in 2022 and subsequently reelected in 2025, he previously served as a city legal officer and law professor. During his tenure, he has focused on local governance, ecological planning, and administrative reforms within the city government. He is recognized for his leadership in promoting sustainable development and food security initiatives in the region.