WELCOME TO DAANBANTAYNA 1ST CLASS MUNICIPALITY IN THE NORTHERN TIP OF CEBU, PHILIPPINES

OVERALL VISION STATEMENT

VISION STATEMENT

Sustainability Developed Provincial-Regional Urban Growth Center

Daan bantayan’s overall vision is to become an urgan growth center of provincial

and regional significance, which stresses the attainment development scenarios that

Daan Bantayan will be:

One of the premier tourist destinations in the country

A regional transportation hub;

And institutional center;

A commercial-trading center;

An industrial center, and

A city by year 2020

>This municipality is located in the northern tip of Cebu Province in central Philippines.

>Belonging to its political jurisdiction is the famous Malapascua Island, an island with white sand beaches and with its surrounding waters great for diving and snorkeling.

>Daanbantayan has over 74 thousand registered residents

>Daanbantayan is subdivided in to 20 barangays, with a total land area of 10,455 hectares.

AREA CHARACTERISTICS•Agricultural

•Open grassland/ pasture land

•Severe erosion potential

•Lake Lanao

•Rural character

•Built-up areas in centers of Brgys. Maya and Tapilon

•Mangrove area

•Dilapidated municipal wharf in Brgy Tapilon

•Municipal wharf in Brgy Maya

•Servicing boats MalapascuaIslands Leyte and Masbate

-main modes of transportation within the town

Jeepney

Tricycles

Trisikads

Rental Bikes

TRANSPORTATION

Daanbantayan is 128 kilometers from Cebu City, with about 3-4

hours travel time.

Bus- Ceres Liner, D'RoughRiders and Cebu Autobus are among the bus companies with regular trips to and from Daanbantayan via the North Bus Terminal.

bus fare ranges from PHP 150-165 (non-aircon buses) and PHP 160-180 (airconditioned buses)

V-hire- Van for hire, is also available in the North Bus Terminal. Fare ranges from PHP 160-190.

TRANSPORTATION

•Transportation hub, primary for large cargo

planes- distribution center for the Visayas and Mindanao region

•Integrated Bus-Ferry Terminal

•Recreation area

•Forest development

•Maintaining ecological balance and protection of

water source

DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT

• Airport in Brgy. Maya

• Bus and Ferry Terminal in Brgy. Maya

• Parks and recreation development-tree park, playground, picnic and

camping ground and golf course etc.

• Forest development

• Agro-forestry area development

• Coastline development for tourism activities

• Protected mangrove areas

• Lake Lanao eco-tourism

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

is farming and

fishing, owing to its mostly agricultural and

coastal areas.

MAIN SOURCE OF

LIVELIHOOD

WEATHER▪ Average High/Low Temperature for Daanbantayan, Philippines

WEATHER

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THE RICH

CULTURE

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

VISION STATEMENT

• Daan Bantaya conserves its historic legacy through careful planning.

• Daan Bantayan’s residents, the business community, institutions, and local government

respect and preserve historic sites and structures.

HALADAYA FESTIVALIS CELEBRATED EVERY EASTER SUNDAY

AND ENDS WITH A STREETDANCING ON THE SEVENTH DAY AFTER EASTER.

ONE OF THE BIG HIGHLIGHTS IN THE FESTIVAL ARE THE HALADAYA FESTIVAL

QUEEN, STREET DANCING COMPETITION AND THE GRAND PARADE CALLED

HALADAYA.

MANY TOURISTS, LOCAL & FOREIGN, COME TO WITNESS AND JOIN THE FESTIVE

MOOD—DANCES, DRINKS, FOOD AND MERRYMAKING—WITH FAMILIES,

RELATIVES, AND FRIENDS.

Sta. Rosa de Lima parish Church - inaugurated on 10

April 1858 and finished in 1886. Its façade is still intact with its

original design.

The Town plaza - site of a battle between the so-called

Daanbantayan Volunteers and 19 well-armed bandits led by

Capitan Berinoin 1898

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Gato Cave and Islet - a small sharp rocky island rising in the middle of the Visayan

Sea,home to nesting seabirds, a colony of flying foxes, soft coral canyons, and rare and

unusual nudibranchs

Malapascua island- known first for its wide white sand

beach, known as Bounty Beach; it has also become

known as a diving destination because of its beautiful coral gardens and excellent local

dive spots.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

TOURISM POLICIES/ STRATEGIES

• Enhance the position of the municipality as a tourist destination, especially in the area of tourism support infrastructure

• Increase the appeal and attractiveness of the municipality as a tourist destination, by diversifying tourist attractions and sights• Establishment of Eco-Tourism Zone covering the Islands of

barangay Logon, Carnaza, and Gato for resort and holiday islands,

• Construction of municipal wharf in Brgy. Tapilon and Logon

Daanbantayan is now known for its pristine, white powder-like

sandy beaches, that is why resorts and boats for island

hopping is a popular business here.

With its vast and rich marine resources, it hosts a long string

of dive sites offering unique marine life and beauty.

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

▪ SKIPS BEACH RESORT

▪ -The management calls their place the “friendliest and lowest cost ocean-front hotel, restaurant, and videoke bar in the Philippines”.

▪ - Nice Rooms: PhP1000 to 1600 per night

MOST VISITED RESORTS

Virgin Beach Resort

MOST VISITED RESORTS

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