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

cateeltourism@yahoo.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

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