MISSION
To promote the well – being of Matnoganons through effective and efficient delivery of basic services, enhancement of socio – economic activities, preservation and enrichment of ecologically balanced environment, strengthen people’s participation and effective local governance.
VISION
The world – class gateway to Visayas and Mindanao with God loving and empowered people, globally competitive with resilient and sustainable built – in and natural environment, nurtured by responsive local governance.
The Official Logo of the Municipality of Matnog and Its Explanation
Brief Historical Background of MATNOG
According to history books, the town derived its name from the Bikolano term “MATUNOG” referring to the sound produced by waves breaking at shores. Early settlers of Matnog were probably the seafaring Malays led by the ten Datus from Borneo. The Southern tip of Luzon was said to be included when the Datus purchased the island of Panay. The tribe of Datu Dumanaqui led by his chief Sirangan and his wife Hara-Hara settled at the original site of the town near the mouth of Matnog.
During late 1600s, Moros raided coastal towns plundering whatever wealth that was there. To prepare for the raids, a watchtower was built at Tanauan on a hill overlooking Matnog Bay. The place was later called Banuang-Daan. The remnant of the watchtower is preserved. Matnog was a barrio of Bulusan before it came a pueblo civil in 1800.
During the early days, wooden boats sailed the San Bernardino Straits from Matnog, bringing people and cargo to the country’s Southern parts. Nowadays, there large ferry boats forming the part of the intermodal Pan-Philippine Highway leaving Matnog port regularly. There are also many regular outrigger boats bringing people and supplies to the many islands of Northern Samar.
At the Manto proper, visitors can check the miraculous image of the Holy Infant Jesus inside the Santo Niño Church. It is believed that the image was sent from Spain via Mexico in the late 1700s. When the present church was completed in 1864, the image was enthroned there permanently.
Based on the names of places, particularly the Barangays, which were mostly derived from Bicol terms, one can surmise that the whole of Matnog was explored, and even settled, before on November 21, 1863.
Matnog because of its location has been the link between Luzon and the country’s southern parts. The link was served by wooden boat in the early days sailing across San Bernardino Strait, and presently by large ferry boats forming part of the inter-modal Pan-Philippine Highway (Daang Maharlika) about 1.5 million passengers now go through Matnog manually.
This functional role of being a transshipment point gave Matnog the name “The Gateway Town”.
Matnog has a total population of 41, 101 as of 2015 and will continue to grow while enhancing the performance of its present gateway role. It also looks forward to do other functions as well, like becoming the tourism center of Bicol.
LGU Officials 2023
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Hon. CATTLEYA M. SO – MUNICIPAL MAYOR
Powers and Functions:
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Exercise general supervision and control over all program, projects, services, and activities of the municipal government.
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Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the municipality and exercise of its corporate powers provided for under Section 22 of Local Code 7160, implement all approved policies, programs, projects, services and activities of the municipality.
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Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues, and apply the same to the implementation of development plans, program objectives and priorities as provided for under Section 18 of the Local Code 7160, particularly those resources and revenues programmed for agri-industrial development and country-wide growth and progress.
- 4Ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities as provided in Section 17 of the Local Code 7160.
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Exercise such other powers and performs such duties and functions as may prescribed by law or ordinance.
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
Hon. EMILIO G. UBALDO III- Municipal Vice Mayor
Powers and Functions:
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Be the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Bayan and sign all warrants drawn on the municipal treasury for all expenditures appropriated for the operation of the Sangguniang Bayan;
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Subject to the civil service law, rules and regulations. Appoint all officials and employees of the Sangguniang Bayan except those whose manner of appointment is specifically provided in the Local Code of 7160;
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Assume the office of the municipal mayor for the unexpired term of the latter in the event of permanent vacany as provided for in section 44 of the Local Code 7160.
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Exercise powers and perform duties and functions of the municipal mayor in cases of temporary vacancy as provided for in Section 46, Book I of the Local Code 7160.
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Exercise such other powers and performs such duties and functions as may prescribed by law or ordinance.
Sangguniang Bayan Members
Hon. Recto G. Dulay
Hon. Mercy G. Gata
Hon. Carlos G. Estrelon Jr.
Hon. Salve Frencillo
Hon. Evelyn S. Garalde
Hon. Leopoldo Sabado Jr.
Hon. Joseph O. Go
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Hon. Celema Morata So (ABC President)
Hon. Justine John H. Lagadia (SK Federation President)
Powers and Functions:
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Approve ordinances and pass resolution necessary for an efficient and effective municipal government.
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Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the development plans, programs, objectives and priorities of the municipality as provided in the Sec. 18 of the local code with particular attention to agro-industrial development and countryside growth and progress.
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Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Code , grant franchises, enact ordinances authorizing the issuance of permits or licenses, or enact ordinances levying taxes, fees and charges upon such conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality.
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Regulate activities relative to the use of land, building and structures within the municipality in order to promote general welfare.
- 5Approve ordinances which shall ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the basic services and facilities as provided for under Sec. 17 of the Local Code.
