WATCH NORTH COTABATO began as initiatives in 2003 by citizen and media groups through Charm Radio and the Diocese of Kidapawan to advocate for transparent, clean, and honest governance in North Cotabato. In 2004, the group Kutabatenyo alang sa Maayong Panggobyerno (ALAMPAG) was formed through Charm Radio to criticize abuses by the governor. In 2005, four ALAMPAG leaders were jailed for their criticisms, raising funds for their bail. In 2010, key members formed Watch Kidapawan, partnering with Charm Radio, before expanding throughout North Cotabato as WATCH North Cotabato. The group includes various media