Tag: Mati City

  • Mati City Grapples with Economic Challenges Due to Davao Oriental’s Budget Standoff

    In Davao City, Mati City Mayor Michelle Rabat has expressed deep concerns about the ongoing budget deadlock in the Davao Oriental provincial government, which she claims is severely impacting the local economy. During her weekly radio show, Magtanong Kay MNR, Rabat highlighted that the provincial budget, which has been reenacted, has resulted in around PHP120…

  • Mati City Honored with Prestigious Kalasag and SGLG Awards

    Mati City, located in Davao Oriental, has been celebrated for its outstanding achievements in governance and disaster management, receiving the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) and the Gawad Kalasag Seal. The awards were presented in ceremonies held in Davao City and Manila, respectively. City Administrator Alan Andrada and Charlemagne Bagasol, head of the City…

  • Red Tide Alert Issued for Balite Bay in Mati City

    Mati City’s Mayor Michelle Rabat has issued a stern warning to both residents and tourists about the dangers of red tide in Balite Bay, following an advisory from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 11. On November 27, 2024, BFAR-11 confirmed the presence of the toxic dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense, which is known…

  • Mati City and Davao Oriental State University Join Forces to Boost Halal Tourism

    In a significant move to enhance halal tourism and hospitality, Mati City and Davao Oriental State University (DORSU) have formalized a partnership through a five-year memorandum of agreement (MOA). The signing ceremony, held on Monday, November 18, 2024, was led by Mati City Mayor Michelle Rabat, who emphasized the city’s ambition to become a beacon…

  • New PHP46.6-Million Evacuation Center in Mati City Enhances Disaster Preparedness

    The Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Region (DPWH-11) has officially handed over a state-of-the-art Regional Evacuation Center (REC) in Mati City, Davao Oriental, marking a significant step forward in the region’s disaster management strategy. The ceremony took place on Friday, November 8, 2024, in Barangay Badas, where the center is strategically located to mitigate…