News | Tatlo, Kumpirmadong Patay sa Landslide sa Davao de Oro

Monkayo, Davao de Oro — Kumpirmado ang pagkamatay ng tatlong indibidwal matapos matabunan ng lupa sa landslide na naganap sa Purok 5, Barangay Rizal bandang 11:40 ng gabi noong Pebrero 19.

Agad na rumesponde ang rescue team sa kabila ng tuluy-tuloy na pag-ulan at delikadong kondisyon ng lugar. Pinangunahan ang operasyon nina MDRRMO Rocris Glen Idul, Mayor Manuel Jayr Zamora Jr., at Hugh Maxuelle Zamora Apsay upang personal na tiyakin ang agarang aksyon.

Dalawang biktima ang unang narekober madaling araw, habang ang ikatlong biktima ay narekober ngayong umaga.

Ipinapaabot ng LGU Monkayo ang taos-pusong pakikiramay sa mga naulilang pamilya at nangangakong magpapatuloy ang pagbibigay ng tulong at suporta.

Pinapayuhan ang mga residenteng nakatira sa mga lugar na bahaing at landslide-prone na manatiling alerto at maghanda sa posibleng paglikas kung kinakailangan. Sundin ang mga abiso ng barangay officials para sa kaligtasan ng lahat.

Patuloy ang monitoring ng LGU sa lagay ng panahon at kaligtasan ng komunidad. Manatiling alerto at maghintay ng karagdagang opisyal na anunsyo.

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Politics | Leaders Unite for Progress: Davao de Oro Gov.-Elect Raul Mabanglo, Rep. Zamora Target Real Improvements in Davao de Oro

Incoming Governor Raul “Kap Raul” Mabanglo of Davao de Oro and 1st District Representative Maricar Zamora Push for Reforms in Provincial Asset Management to Boost Health and Infrastructure in Davao de Oro

Monkayo, Davao de Oro, Davao

Incoming Governor Raul “Kap Raul” Mabanglo and 1st District Representative Maricar Zamora have called for immediate reforms in the management and utilization of Davao de Oro’s provincial assets. With the province reportedly among the wealthiest in Mindanao in terms of declared assets, both officials emphasized the need to translate fiscal strength into visible improvements in public services—most notably in healthcare and infrastructure.

Governor-elect Mabanglo brings with him a strong track record of local governance, having previously served as a long-standing barangay captain and municipal mayor. Throughout his tenure, “Kap Raul” was widely recognized for spearheading grassroots development projects, including the improvement of local health centers, upgrading farm-to-market roads, and ensuring the timely delivery of basic services in remote communities. His administration also prioritized disaster preparedness, education support programs, and inclusive livelihood initiatives.

Building on this legacy of pro-people leadership, Mabanglo has pledged to implement a more transparent and performance-based approach in managing provincial assets. He aims to institutionalize better financial controls, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and introduce mechanisms for community participation in budget planning and monitoring.

For her part, Representative Maricar Zamora has consistently championed the interests of Davao de Oro’s 1st District in the House of Representatives. She has been instrumental in securing national funding for major infrastructure projects, including the construction and rehabilitation of roads and bridges, school buildings, and health facilities. In recent years, Rep. Zamora played a key role in expanding access to educational assistance programs and medical aid for her constituents.

As a legislator, she continues to advocate for policies that align with local development priorities—particularly in the areas of universal health care, rural electrification, digital connectivity, and sustainable agriculture. Her collaborative leadership style and policy-driven initiatives have earned her the trust of both local stakeholders and national agencies.

Together, Governor-elect Mabanglo and Representative Zamora envision a more efficient and people-centered provincial government. Their joint advocacy for asset management reform reflects a commitment to good governance and a shared goal: to convert Davao de Oro’s declared wealth into real, measurable progress that uplifts the lives of every Davaoeño.

This renewed leadership partnership marks a critical step toward sustainable growth and inclusive development for the province.

Davao de Oro Government urges residents to Venture into Poultry Raising

 

October 20, 2022 | 11:08 AM

Davao City, Davao, Philippines

Residents of gold-rich Davao de Oro are now encouraged to go into poultry raising to benefit from the soon-to-be-built dressing plant in the municipality of Monkayo.

Lawyer Lucky Siegfred M. Balleque, provincial director of the Department of Trade and Industry-Davao de Oro, said poultry raisers in the province will benefit from the dressing plant, which recently hold a groundbreaking.

He said poultry raisers in the said province dress their chicken in Davao City, which adds cost to their production considering the distance.

“We recently ground break the multimillion poultry dressing plant and we will be highlighting that because we want to encourage the residents of Davao de Oro to go into poultry raising dahil malapit na ang ating dressing plant. The dressing plant in Monkayo is still to be constructed but we are preparing already the constituents and the people of Davao de Oro because this is a very good opportunity for them to do poultry raising” Balleque said during Wednesdays Habi at Kape at Abreeza Mall.

The groundbreaking for the very first poultry dressing plant in Davao de Oro located in Brgy. Inambat, Monkayo was held last month.

The poultry raising sector is also among the highlights of the upcoming Davao de Oro Investment Conference 2022 (DDOiCON) along with the industries of logistics and transportation and coconut on October 25 to 26, 2022 at the Montevista Sports Complex.

Balleque said the conference will feature the coconut industry in line with the implementation of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), which was approved by former President Rodrigo R. Duterte by signing the Executive Order (EO) 172, Series of 2022, on June 2, 2022, that will pave the way for the use of the P75 billion ($1.4) fund to rehabilitate the coconut industry.

“Aside from the coconut, we will be highlighting the transport and logistic sector because when we talk of the value chain, transport and logistics are very important components because we cannot move our products to the buyers,” he said.

From conducting a hybrid investment conference last year, this year’s DDOiCON will be held face-to-face and is targeting to generate P500 million worth of investment leads, assist 60 investors, and record P200 million in domestic sales. In addition, 150 coconut players are expected to attend and assist 250 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

DDOiCON will highlight plenary sessions covering various topics on the featured industries, an investment/market matching event, and a product showcase on the first day. An industry tour, on the other hand, will be conducted on the second day of the conference.

This year’s conference carries the theme, “Building Quality, Resilient Investments in the Digital Economy: A Post-Pandemic Investment Strategy.”

source: Edge Davao | Maya Pardillo

Davao de Oro Bill approved in Senate

DAVAO CITY, Davao

— The Bill changing Compostela Valley province name to Davao de Oro was approved in Senate.

The Senate Bill 1746 or also known as Davao de Oro Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri and Sen. Sonny Angara in the  senate house for the last reading was finally approved.

Hopefully it will be signed by the President of the Philippines before the year ends, so that the law that  will use the new name of the said province will be fully implemented.

Comval Governor Tyron Uy, cite once again that this bill will helps a lot in terms of economic activity in the area.

DAVAO DE ORO BILL GETS NOD OF HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE

DAVAO CITY, Philippines
Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora’s legislative proposal to rename Compostela Valley into Davao de Oro Province received a big boost when the House Committee on Rules approved the same during its meeting on March 20, 2018.  The lady lawmaker is the main author of HB No. 7363 along with second district Representative Ruwel Peter Gonzaga.

 “Hurdling this legislative challenge is a crucial step in our ultimate aim of enacting this measure into law. We are glad to have successfully made it through the powerful Rules committee,” Rep. Zamora said.
The Committee initially deferred consideration of the bill, with Majority Floor Leader and Committee on Rules Chairperson Rodolfo Fariñas noting that House Committee on Local Government Chairperson Pedro Acharon, Jr. was not present to sponsor the measure on behalf of the authors. Fariñas, however, reconsidered, acknowledging the presence of Rep. Zamora, saying that this is in consideration of the latter’s position as the Senior Vice Chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations that the Rules Committee will take up the bill.

Tabled for deliberation and with Rep. Zamora speaking for the bill and answering queries from the Rules chairperson, the same was swiftly approved and disposed of.
“We are grateful to Majority Leader Fariñas for giving due course to our bill, and for duly considering its importance to our constituents and political leaders,” Rep. Zamora remarked.

HB 7363 will now be calendared for plenary deliberation on second and third readings.
“Hopefully, we will be able to get the bill enacted into law during the final regular session of the 17th Congress,” the lady legislator added.

source:  Serbisyo ni Maricar Facebook page

Blogs | Shop, Eat, and Explore: What’s Waiting for You at Monkayo Poblacion’s Taboan

Monkayo, Compostela Valley, Davao,
— I took these pictures around 8 a.m., and as you can see, there aren’t many people on the streets since it was still pretty early. But if you were at the town center (Monkayo Poblacion) during rush hour—like between 4 and 5 p.m.—it’d be a whole different scene. There’d be lots of people walking around, checking out stuff from the street vendors, grabbing some food, or just hanging out. It also gets pretty busy around lunchtime.


During the weekend, Monkayo Poblacion has what's called the "Taboan." 

On Taboan day, you'll find a wide variety of fresh produce like fruits, potatoes, and vegetables, just to name a few. There are also poultry products and other livestock animals for sale, all at very affordable prices. You've got a lot of choices—some sellers even offer local delicacies. You can also find “ukay-ukay” (used clothing) and ready-to-wear (RTW) items like dresses and pants. So if you ever drop by this town, make sure to check all that out!

Just a quick facts:
Taboan → is the term of the Cebuanos for "Tiangge". During the Taboan, they showcase all their harvest of agricultural product in the market or even along the street.

Monkayo Octagon Park

Monkayo Sports Complex

Bukidnon State University (BSU) - Monkayo Campus

 

A road leading to the New Municipal Hall Building 

or City Mayor's Office.

Monkayo National High School (MNHS)

 A Public owned High School of Monkayo.

Photos below: 
Monkayo Business District

Overland Terminal for: Tricycle, Motorcycle and Skylab

Overland Terminal

Display of DVD's and CD's 

As usual it can be found everywhere in the Philippines.

 RD Pawnshop  and Bakers King Bakeshop

The new Commercial Building

 near the Public Market.

The big building (as shown in the photo) is the Supermarket, and the other one is 

One Network Bank ( under renovation).

One Network Bank (ONB)

M.Lhuillier Pawnshop

Monkayo Overland Terminal

Monkayo Public Market

Blogs | The Town Center of Monkayo ( Monkayo Poblacion - Year 2011)

 

The new Municipal Hall of Monkayo

also known locally as "Munisipyo"

Monkayo: An Emerging Economic Hub in Compostela Valley

Overview:
Monkayo, a first-class municipality in the province of Compostela Valley, Philippines, is rapidly positioning itself as a key player in the region’s economic growth. With a strategic location just 120 kilometers from Davao City and 30 kilometers from Nabunturan, Monkayo offers access to major economic hubs while maintaining its rural charm and untapped growth potential.

Population and Demographics:
As of the 2007 census, Monkayo has a population of 90,971, composed of a diverse mix of ethnic groups. Approximately 46% of the population are Cebuanos, while the remainder includes indigenous Mandaya, Mansaka, Manguangan, and Dibabawon tribes, as well as other Filipino Christian and Muslim groups. The cultural diversity offers a unique demographic landscape ideal for businesses looking to tap into a varied and vibrant consumer base.

Strategic Location:
Monkayo’s proximity to Davao City—Mindanao’s economic and commercial hub—makes it an attractive location for businesses seeking to expand within the region. Davao City is known for its thriving infrastructure, logistics networks, and access to both local and international markets. Furthermore, Monkayo’s accessibility to Nabunturan, the provincial capital, ensures seamless integration into both local and regional business activities.

Agricultural Potential:
Monkayo’s fertile lands are primarily dedicated to agriculture, particularly the cultivation of rice and bananas. This agricultural focus presents significant opportunities for agribusiness investments, particularly in food production, processing, and export. As demand for sustainable and locally sourced products grows globally, Monkayo is well-positioned to be a major supplier in Mindanao's agricultural sector.

Gold Mining Industry:
The town is globally recognized for its gold-rich barangay of Mt. Diwata, also known as Diwalwal. This mining hotspot, located 1,000 meters above sea level, boasts one of the richest gold ore deposits in the world. The local mining industry presents a high-growth sector with vast potential for investment in extraction, processing, and associated services. Investors looking to tap into the mining sector will find Monkayo a promising location with significant reserves and a longstanding history of mining activities.

Monkayo Octagon Park (formerly ABC Hall)

 - one of the oldest Park in Davao Region

Infrastructure Development and Government Support:
Monkayo is rapidly developing its infrastructure, with the seat of government located in the highly accessible and well-developed Barangay Poblacion. As part of its long-term growth plan, local government officials are prioritizing investment in infrastructure, public utilities, and logistical networks, making the municipality an increasingly attractive place for business ventures.

Investment Opportunities:

• Agribusiness: Rice, bananas, and other local agricultural products offer diverse investment avenues.

• Mining: Diwalwal’s gold-rich terrain presents opportunities in exploration, mining operations, and mineral processing.

• Infrastructure Projects: With ongoing government investment in roads, utilities, and public services, Monkayo is primed for businesses that rely on stable infrastructure.

• Tourism: As Monkayo’s natural beauty and cultural heritage become more recognized, the tourism sector shows great promise, particularly with investments in eco-tourism and heritage preservation.

Conclusion:
Monkayo is more than just a rural municipality; it is a dynamic and emerging economic hub within Compostela Valley. Its strategic location, rich natural resources, diverse population, and commitment to infrastructure development make it an ideal destination for business ventures looking for new opportunities in Mindanao. With a forward-thinking government and abundant investment potential across agriculture, mining, and tourism, Monkayo is poised for long-term growth and success.

The new Municipal Hall of Monkayo

San Ignacio de Loyola Parish

Monkayo Octagon Park

Brief History:
Monkayo, as a municipality was created by virtue of a Executive Order signed by the late President Ramon Magsaysay on Sept. 14, 1954. The town's pre-World War II settlers were lumads, or indigenous peoples consisting of the so-called "Four Tribes"--the Mandayas, Dibabawons, Mansakas and Manobos. These tribes dominated practically all of what is now Monkayo.

During World War II, the battle was fought in Monkayo by joint Filipino and American troops with the local guerrilla fighters against the Japanese Imperial forces. Monkayo's development was spurred immediately after the liberation from Japanese invasion. And in the 1950s,abaca trade along the Agusan River flourished. Settlers from the Visayas and Luzon also came, as well as Chinese traders who established a trading post in the mouth of Agusan River along the delta of what is now called Barangay San Jose. Boats plied from Monkayo bringing goods to other trading centers along the Agusan River towards farther north up to Butuan City.

The construction of the Davao-Agusan Daang Maharlika (Pan-Philippine Highway) fast-tracked the town's development. More businesses came in, and the "motorboat economy" brought about by the trade along the Agusan River slowly vanished as overland travel from Davao City to Butuan City was enhanced. The road network shortened the travel time from Davao to Butuan and eventually to other key cities in Mindanao.

The Old Municipal Hall Building

Now as a home for the National Gov't. Agencies

Monkayo Sports Complex

Rotonda near the new City Mayor's Office 

and also known locally as Municipal Hall.

Culture and Heritage:

Monkayo, as a municipality was created by virtue of a Executive Order signed by the late President Ramon Magsaysay on Sept. 14, 1954.
The town's pre-World War II settlers were lumads, or indigenous peoples consisting of read more

Bukidnon State University (BSU) - Monkayo Campus

 Monkayo, Compostela Valley, Davao

A road that lead to the New Municipal Hall Building or City Mayor's Office.

Monkayo National High School (MNHS) 

→ A public High School of Monkayo

Monkayo's Tourist Spot:

• Kariyawan Festival (every September 4)
• Araw ng Monkayo
• Gold Mining in Diwalwal
• Agusan River
• Monkayo Octagon Park
• Monkayo Sports Arena
• Kumbilan Cave in Brgy. Casoon
• Pasian Cave in Pasian
• Pasian Falls
• Baylo Falls
• Sagay Falls of  Brgy. Salvacion
• Magdagandang Falls
• Seven Waterfalls of  Brgy. Awao
• Upper Ulip Hot Spring
• Buenas Creek Inland Resort  in Mt. Diwata
• Inland Resort of Maite
• Lantawanan Inland Resort  of Union (pronounced as onion)

Kumbilan Cave - Brgy. Casoon, Monkayo.
A tunnel-like features. Fruit bats (kabyaw) lairs.

How to get there:
Ride a bus from Davao City to Monkayo, Comval. And from Monkayo Poblacion  ride a Motorcycle or Skylab going to Brgy. Casoon for ₱10.00 .  And go to the nearest Barangay Office for registration (as per requirement).

For more Info and Reservation:
Contact Municipal Tourism Coordinator
Mobile phone no. 0927 421 7548


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Monkayo Overland Bus Terminal

Monkayo, Compostela Valley, Davao.
Municipal Mayor: Manuel B. Brillantes , Jr.