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Daanbantayan is a first-class municipality located at the northernmost part of the province of Cebu. It is bounded on the north by the Visayan Sea, on the south by the municipality of Medellin, on the east by Camotes Sea, and on the west by the Visayan Sea.

The word “Daanbantayan” literally translates to “Old Guard Post”. The name is derived from Cebuano terms “daan” which means old, and “bantayan” which means guard post, as the town serves as the earliest and original guarding place against pirates and moro invaders.

Daanbantayan has a total land area of 9,405.83 hectares, comprising of twenty barangays. Barangays Agujo, Logon, Maya, Poblacion and Tapilon are the urban areas, which are 20.93 percent of the total; the remaining barangays are being identified as rural barangays. According to the 2020 census, Daanbantayan has a population of 93,502 people. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.17%, or an increase of 9,072 people, from the previous population of 84,430 in 2015. It grew from 14,735 in 1903 to 93,502 in 2020, an increase of 78,767 people over the course of 117 years.

The center of the town is about 128 kilometers from the provincial Capitol. Various bus companies transport goods and people from Daanbantayan to Cebu and vice-versa. There are three national highway routes: main line, via Barangay Bagay, and via Barangay Kawit (Medellin. Transportation within the town is achieved via jeepneys, multicabs, tricycles, and the single motorcycle locally known as habal-habal. One can move from one sitio to another in Barangay Poblacion by riding bicycles with attached “side cars”, locally known as trisikad.

Motorized bancas regularly travel between the mainland portion of the town and the island barangays of Carnaza and Logon and the island of Kinatarcan. The town has three major municipal wharves, one each in Tapilon, Maya, and Poblacion. From Poblacion there are regular trips to the island of Kinatarcan; The Maya RoRo Port services seacraft going to Logon, and Calbayog, Samar. From Tapilon Wharf are daily trips to the island of Carnaza.

Daanbantayan is a top tourist and diving destination, owing to its two island paradise: the island barangays of Malapascua and Carnaza. Malapascua Island is world-renowned island known for its fine white sands, clear waters, and the perfect diving spots to see the Thresher Sharks and Japanese shipwrecks; Carnaza is a turtle-shaped island where one can experience pure rest and relaxation in the beach and with nature. When in the island, tourist can also visit Isla La Manok’s long stretch of sand bar, Dakit-Dakit islet, Skull Cove, and Carnaza EcoPark.

Daanbantayan is also known for its Haladaya Festival, which is a part of the annual fiesta celebration in honor of the town’s patron saint, St. Rose of Lima. Haladaya is coined from two Cebuano words “halad” which means offering and “Daya” which is derived from the name Datu Daya, the valiant victor who protected Daanbantayan from its invaders during the Spanish era. Haladaya Festival is a street dancing competition and grand showdown where participants perform ritualistic dances clad in intricate costumes and props—and shimmering shields and colorful headdresses.

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SHRINE AND KAPILYA NI STA. ROSA DE LIMA

The culmination of the week-long celebration of the 164th Daanbantayan Annual Fiesta on August 30, 2022 was marked by some historical moments.

First, the official declaration of Sta. Rosa de Lima Parish as the first-ever Archdiocesan Shrine in the Philippines dedicated to St. Rose of Lima.

Second, the Blessing of Kapilya ni Santa Rosa de Lima where the miraculous and oldest image of the parish is enshrined. The Kapilya becomes a heritage landmark and site for religious pilgrimage and center for devotion.

The solemn ceremony was officiated by The Most Reverend Jose D. Palma, D.D., Archbishop of the Diocesan of Cebu.

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Ribbon Cutting and Turnover Ceremony of Kandaya Food Park

 Ribbon Cutting and Turnover Ceremony of Kandaya Food Park with Mayor Sun Shimura, Vice Mayor Ali Abucay, SB Member Jupjup Rosell, SB Member Boy Mantos, SB Member Bredgitte Tancawan, SB Member Wendell Rosell, SB Member Rex Novabos, SB Member Mawi Luche, department heads, stall owners, and contractor MCDHENNIZCE Builders. The improvement of food park is funded by the office of Governor Gwen Garcia, Board Member Kerrie Shimura and Board Member Raci Franco. 8/8/2022

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BLESSING OF LGU RESCUE VEHICLE AND AMBULANCE
LGU officials led by Mayor Sun Shimura and Vice Mayor Ali Abucay witnessed the blessing ceremony of 1unit ambulance and 1 unit rescue vehicle held today, September 14, 2022 at the Municipal Hall grounds.
Equipped with medical supplies, the land ambulance was donated by the Department of Health with Rural Health Unit as the end user; while the rescue vehicle, which was purchased by the LGU through MDRRMO, has an array of special equipment such as generator, chain saw, stretcher, radio base set, hydraulic cutter and spreader, full body harness, and electric drill and winch.
The service vehicles will further boost the municipality’s medical emergency responses and 24/7 technical rescue operations.
Gracing the blessing ceremony were Municipal Councilor JupJup Rosell, Municipal Councilor Bregitte Tancawan, ABC Pres. Mowy Luche, SKF Pres. Jade Earl Conag, and Municipal Health Officer Dra. Merle Visda.
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HON. SUN JUDAL SHIMURA

 

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, USC
  • 3rd year, Bachelor of Laws, USJR

Awards and Achievements:

  • The Outstanding Cebuano Awards 2019 – Government Service
  • Municipal Mayor – 2007 to 2010
  • Provincial Board Member – 2010 to 2019
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Daanbantayan is now known for its pristine, white powder-like sandy beaches – one of which is Malapascua Island. With its vast and rich marine resources, it hosts a long string of dive sites offering unique marine life and beauty.

As a tourist destination, Daanbantayan stages the Haladaya Festival every year as an added attraction to local vacationers, holidaymakers, Filipino expatriates, and foreign tourists from as far away as North America, South America, and Europe.

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