Municipality of Daanbantayan

Municipality of Daanbantayan This is the Official page of Daanbantayan Municipal Government. According to the 2020 census, Daanbantayan has a population of 93,502 people.

Daanbantayan is a First Class-A municipality located at the northernmost tip of the Province of Cebu. It has a total land area of 9,227.26 hectares comprising of twenty (20) barangays (2 islands, 13 coastals, and 5 inlands). Its main source of livelihood is farming and fishing, owing to its mostly agricultural and coastal areas. Daanbantayan is 128 kilometers from Cebu City, with about 3-4 hours t

ravel time. Daanbantayan is a renowned tropical getaway among local and foreign tourists. Malapascua Island is especially famous for its pristine, white powder-like sandy beaches and breathtaking dive spots. The rich marine life and diverse coral reefs in Bounty Beach makes it the best location for snorkeling and diving. Malapascua also hosts a long string of dive sites including Gato Cave and Monad Shoal, an underwater plateau where thresher sharks and manta rays can regularly be sighted. Monad Shoal is best known as the only place in the world where thresher sharks can be seen regularly at and just before sunrise. Daanbantayan celebrates its annual fiesta with nightly activities starting on the 21st of August and ends on the 30th with the Haladaya Festival street-dancing. Daanbantayan locals celebrate the festival in honor of Datu Daya, the legendary chieftain of the town as well as Saint Rose of Lima, the municipality’s patron saint. Derived from the words “Halad” (offering) and “Daya”, it is a form of prayer manifested through street dancing and chanting participated in by students of different elementary and secondary schools from 20 barangays of Daanbantayan. Participants perform in intricate costumes and props — shimmering shields and colorful headdresses make the dances all the more eye-catching.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Mayor Gilbert Arrabis Jr. attended the Universal Health Care Inter-LGU Cooperation Engagement Meeting with fellow...
08/09/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Mayor Gilbert Arrabis Jr. attended the Universal Health Care Inter-LGU Cooperation Engagement Meeting with fellow mayors of Cebu Province, representatives from PhilHealth, the Department of Health (DOH), and Local Health Officers.

The meeting, initiated by Cebu Provincial Governor Pamela Baricuatro, focused on strengthening inter-LGU cooperation and advancing the implementation of Universal Health Care across the province.

📷Mayor Gilbert Arrabis Jr

📢 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘Please be informed that Wednesday, September 9, 2026, is a Special Non-Working Holiday in the Province...
08/09/2026

📢 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

Please be informed that Wednesday, September 9, 2026, is a Special Non-Working Holiday in the Province of Cebu in observance of Osmeña Day, pursuant to Republic Act No. 6953.

Osmeña Day is commemorated every September 9 in honor of the birth anniversary of Sergio Osmeña Sr., the fourth President of the Philippines and former Governor of Cebu.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 👇Department of Tourism Central Visayas Office Mobile Accreditation Caravan for Primary Tourism Enterprises in...
07/09/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 👇

Department of Tourism Central Visayas Office Mobile Accreditation Caravan for Primary Tourism Enterprises in Malapascua Island, Brgy. Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu officially kicks off tomorrow with an orientation for participating tourism enterprises.

📅 Date: September 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: Malapascua Beach Resort (Bluewater)

Following the orientation, the on-site inspection proper will commence on September 8, 2026, in the afternoon, and will continue until September 11, 2026.

This initiative aims to assist tourism enterprises in meeting the standards and requirements for Department of Tourism - Philippines accreditation, further promoting quality, safety, and excellent tourism services in Malapascua Island.

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Nadawat sa 30 ka mga indibidwal adlaw'ng Byernes, September 4, 2026, ang medical ug burial assistance ubos sa programan...
05/09/2026

Nadawat sa 30 ka mga indibidwal adlaw'ng Byernes, September 4, 2026, ang medical ug burial assistance ubos sa programang AICS, kun Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations.

Ang pamilya sa mga senior citizen nga mitaliwan nakadawat og ₱6,000 nga burial assistance, ug ₱5,000 sa mga non-senior; Samtang nakadawat sab og medical assistance ang mga naospital ug adunay sakit isip tabang sa ilahang gastuhonon sa tambal ug laboratoryo.

Sa maong payout nga gipangunahan sa MSWDO ug Treasurer’s Office, gipahinundom ni Mayor Gilbert Arrabis Jr. nga ang tabang pinansyal naggikan sa mga buwis sa katawhan busa angay kini ampingan ug ibalik ngadto sa labing nanginahanglan.

Dugang pa sa mayor nga ireport gayud ang bisan kinsang kawani nga mangayo og bayad o suhol, aron mapadayon ang limpyo, sinsero, ug matinud-an nga pagserbisyo publiko.

𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐙𝐀Representatives from DSWD 7 and Mayor Gilbert Arrabis Jr. led the turnover cer...
05/09/2026

𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐙𝐀

Representatives from DSWD 7 and Mayor Gilbert Arrabis Jr. led the turnover ceremony of the newly constructed one classroom school building at Pantao Elementary School in Barangay Carnaza, a project implemented through the DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS KKB-CDD Program in collaboration with the Municipal Government of Daanbantayan, Barangay Carnaza and Community Volunteers.

The new classroom, which is equipped with 32 monobloc chairs, one teacher’s table set, a blackboard, and two wall fans, will provide a more conducive and comfortable learning environment for the pupils and teachers of Pantao Elementary School.

Present during the turnover were SB Member Wendell Rosell; Carnaza Barangay Officials headed by Barangay Captain Roquita Rosell; representatives from DSWD and KALAHI-CIDSS; OSCA Head Letecia Perpetua; Public Schools District II Supervisor Tony Aplacador; and Pantao Elementary School Head Alexander Noval and Community Volunteers.

𝐃𝐌𝐖, 𝐎𝐖𝐖𝐀, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐍𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐍𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐑Officials from the Department of Mi...
05/09/2026

𝐃𝐌𝐖, 𝐎𝐖𝐖𝐀, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐍𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐍𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐑

Officials from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), led by Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac; the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), led by OIC-Regional Director Dineza Zamora Gelle; and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Daanbantayan, led by Mayor Gilbert Arrabis, Jr., traveled to Malapascua Island on Friday, September 4, 2026, to extend their condolences and support to the family of one of the two Filipino seafarers who lost their lives in the Strait of Hormuz attack.

The victim, whose name is being withheld at the family’s request, was a resident of Barangay Logon, Daanbantayan.

The officials assured the bereaved family of the government’s commitment to providing the necessary support and assistance, including arrangements for the repatriation of the seafarer’s remains.

Mayor Arrabis expressed his gratitude to the DMW and OWWA for their prompt response and assistance to the bereaved family. The Municipality of Daanbantayan likewise joins the family and the entire community in offering prayers for the departed seafarer and for strength, comfort, and peace for his loved ones during this difficult time.

𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗫 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗟𝗬 '𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗬'The Environmental Management Bureau Region VII (EMB-7) c...
04/09/2026

𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗫 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗟𝗬 '𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗬'

The Environmental Management Bureau Region VII (EMB-7) continues to closely monitor local ambient air quality to evaluate the presence, extent, and potential health impacts of the reported haze across the region.

Metro Cebu Station
📊 CURRENT AIR QUALITY INDEX (AQI): 202
Classification: ACUTELY UNHEALTHY

Brgy. Cabitoonan, Toledo City Station
📊 CURRENT AIR QUALITY INDEX (AQI): 113
Classification: UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS

The public is encouraged to stay informed and regularly check the latest official updates and air quality advisories from EMB Region VII.

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𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿-𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻Solar-powered streetlights have been installed alon...
03/09/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿-𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻

Solar-powered streetlights have been installed along the stretch from the Bliss Housing street corner leading to the MDRRMO Command Center, as well as along the road connecting Daanbantayan National High School to Daanbantayan Central School, providing improved visibility and safer passage for motorists, pedestrians, and nearby residents.

Solar streetlights will also be installed at the Poblacion Fishermen’s Wharf, Tapilon Wharf and Maya Port. Meanwhile, a total of 400 solar streetlight units will likewise be installed across all 20 barangays to illuminate various sitios and streets in the municipality.

The solar-powered lighting project was requested by the Municipal Government of Daanbantayan through Mayor Gilbert Arrabis Jr., who secured funding assistance from the Cebu Provincial Government and Governor Pamela Baricuatro. The initiative of Mayor Arrabis was supported by the Sangguniang Bayan, headed by Vice Mayor Elver Ali Abucay,

The installation of these solar streetlights, which is being implemented by the local government, forms part of the municipality’s continuing efforts to improve public safety and provide better-lit spaces for the community, particularly at night.

Mayor Gilbert Arrabis Jr. extends his heartfelt gratitude to the Cebu Provincial Government and Governor Pam Baricuatro for the unwavering and continued support of the infrastructure development initiatives of the Municipal Government of Daanbantayan.

📢 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃‼️Adunay 20 kilos nga skim coat ug mga pintura nga giturn-over sa Daanbantayan Traffic Management Office...
03/09/2026

📢 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃‼️

Adunay 20 kilos nga skim coat ug mga pintura nga giturn-over sa Daanbantayan Traffic Management Office (DTMO) sa usa ka tricycle driver.

Sumala sa driver, gibilin kini sa usa ka pasahero nga taga-Tominjao sa iyang tricycle ug giingnan siya nga balikan kini sa tag-iya. Apan wala na nibalik ang tag-iya sulod sa gitakdang panahon, busa giturn-over na kini sa DTMO aron mapreserba ug mahibalik sa tag-iya.

Kung ikaw ang tag-iya o adunay impormasyon bahin niini, palihug adto sa DTMO sa Daanbantayan Bus Terminal, Poblacion, aron ma-claim ang maong mga materyales.

Daghang salamat sa matinud-anong tricycle driver sa pag-turn over sa nakaplagan nga mga butang.

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Smart Office, Daanbantayan Grandstand Compound, Poblacion
Daanbantayan
6013

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Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm

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