Cateel, located in the eastern part of the Province of Davao Oriental, Philippines, boasts of its beautiful landscapes, white sand beaches, and the majestic Aliwagwag Falls, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers.
The town is accessible by land transportation from Davao City and neighboring provinces. Its rich history and culture are celebrated through various festivals and events throughout the year. The 1st district of the Province of Davao Oriental considers Cateel a 2nd class municipality, and it is the oldest town and the first municipality on the island of Mindanao, serving as the landing zone of the first Spanish settlers.
Organic Act No. 21 converted it into a municipality on 29 October 1903.
BARANGAYS
It is divided into 16 barangays, namely:
- Abihod
- Alegria
- Aliwagwag
- Aragon
- Baybay
- Maglahus
- Mainit
- Malibago
- San Alfonso
- San Antonio
- San Miguel
- San Rafael
- San Vicente
- Santa Filomena
- Taytayan
- Poblacion
INCUMBENT OFFICIALS
Mayor
Erlinda C. Nuñez
Vice-Mayor
Camilo T. Nuñez
1st District Representative
Corazon N. Malanyaon
Municipal Council
- Patrocenio I. Veroy
- Anna Cheryl N. Castro
- Alderito A. Silverio
- Michael D. Rosalia
- Isidro S. Castro
- Wilbur Y. Chua
- Brillo P. Quibo
- Nemesio C. Magno III
FORMER OFFICIALS
- Remegio Magno (1900-1902) – the first municipal president
- Claudio Gonzales (1903-1905)
- Domingo Ibañez (1905-1906)
- Mariano Dacuycuy (1907-1912)
- Lorenzo Balmori (1913)
- Luciano P. Villasin (1914-1915)
- Jacinto Enriquez (1916-1924)
- Gregorio Dacucycuy (1925-1931)
- Franciso Enriquez (1932-1940)
- Gregorio Dacucyuy (1941-1944)
- Julian Gonzales (1944-1945)
- Pedro Losentes (1946-1947)
- Francisco Castro (1948-1951)
- Santiago Silverio (1952-1963)
- Pedro Castro (1964)
- Misael Clamor (1964-1967)
- Elano Cabrera (1968-1971)
- Proculo B. Abarca (1972-1983)
- Giselo V. Castillones (1983-1986)
- Agardo D. Reyes (1986)
- Nemesio M. Magno (1986-1987)
- Dr. Isidro S. Castro (1988-1995)
- Camilo T. Nuñez (1995-present)
TOURIST SPOT
- Aliwagwag Falls
- Kutoo Festival
- Mantunao Cave
- Santa Filomena Beach
- Tongkip Beach
- Baldo Beach
- Sister’s Beach
- Danog Falls
- Mahan-ob Falls
- Tres Marias (Matunao Eco Park)
- Mabuyong Falls
- Cateel River
- Langyawan Cave
- Playa Leopolda
- Maglahus Hanging Bridge
- Camp Sotera
- Mahoc Beach
PRIVATE BUSINESS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
- Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative (DORECO)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email Address
SOCIAL MEDIA
- https://www.facebook.com/Cateel-Tourism-2347085235524253/
- https://www.facebook.com/Local-Government-Unit-of-Cateel-369468306490000
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