Daanbantayan, Cebu

Daanbantayan is a 2nd Class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It includes several barangays including the island of Malapascua. Daanbantayan is derived from the words "Daan" meaning old and "Bantayan" which means a look-out station since this used to be a look-out station for Moro raiders before the Spaniards obtained control of the Town.

Population: 73,254 (2007 census)

Area: 105.45 sq. Km.

Zip Code: 6013

Political subdivisions of Daanbantayan (20 barangays)

Agujo
Bagay
Bakhawan
Bateria
Bitoon
Calape
Carnaza
Dalingding
Lanao
Logon
Malbago
Malingin
Maya
Pajo
Paypay
Poblacion
Talisay
Tapilon
Tinubdan
Tominjao

 

Municipal Officials as of May 2010

Mayor: Ma. Luisa (Inday Malou) Judal Loot
Vice-Mayor:Renato (Bobo) Rosell Te

Councilors:
Marylou E. Pepito, Samuel P. Moralde, Teodoro C. Luche, Enrique A. Abucay Jr., Zenas C. Dublin, Gilbert M. Arrabis Jr., Juanito P. Ybanez, Maria Bregidorietta M. Tancawan

Previous Municipal Officials (2007)

Mayor: Sun J. Shimura
Vice Mayor: Ma. Luisa J. Loot

Councilors:
Renato Te, Enrique Abucay Jr., Teodoro Luche, Simplicio Mantos, Mamerto Rodrigo, Lenas Dublin, Guilberto Arrabis Jr., Benatiro Hiram

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