2014 | Mesmerizing Mati

Events to Watch: Christmas Eve Mass 2014

The Christmas Eve Mass is held annually at the Carmelite Monastery in Sitio Tuatua, Barangay Matiao, City of Mati. December 24, 201...

Retrospective: St. Joseph Retreat House 2002

St. Joseph Retreat House Barangay Dahican circa 2002

Place to Stay: Honey's Hotel

Honey's Hotel Barangay Matiao

Sights and Destinations: San Antonio de Padua Chapel

San Antonio de Padua Chapel Barangay Matiao

Retrospective: Matiao National High School 2002

Matiao National High School Archie Heights, Barangay Matiao circa 2002

Retrospective: Marian Procession 1980s

Devotees of the Blessed Virgin Mary participate in a procession along Lower Salazar, Barangay Sainz. circa 1980s

Retrospective: Mati Baptist Hospital 1970s

This is the Mati Baptist Hospital in the 1970s. It has since been closed. Today, it is the venue of the school Christian Academy in Davao...

Sights and Destinations: Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy is located along Quezon St. and Nazareno St., Baarangay Central. It was founded by the Missionary Si...

Retrospective: Provincial Capitol 2003

The Provincial Capitol Building of Davao Oriental located in Capitol Hills, Barangay Central as it stands in 2003.

Retrospective: Construction of Public Terminal 2003

The construction of the Mati Centennial Transport Terminal Complex started in 2003

Retrospective: Demolition of Mati Public Market 2003

The demolition of the old Mati Public Market was done in 2003 to pave way for the construction of a new public market.

Retrospective: Mati Wharf (circa unknown)

This was purportedly the wharf during the early days after the creation of the Municipality of Mati.

Retrospective: MNCHS 2003

Mati National Comprehensive High School circa 2003

Place to Eat: Shan and Hazel's

Shan and Hazel's is located along Rizal St cor. Kalye Putol, Barangay Central.

Retrospective: Seawall 2003

Before the reclamation to create the FGR Park and Baywalk, this is how the area looked like in 2003. It was squatted by illegal settlers ...

Sights and Destinations: Mt. Hamiguitan

Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary It is located within the boundaries of the City of Mati, Municipality of San Isidro, and Mu...

Place to Eat: Mandarin Tea Garden

Mandarin Tea Garden is located along Quezon St., Barangay Central, adjacent to the FGR Park and Baywalk. It will officially open on Novem...

Retrospective: Chika-Deli 2003

This Chika-Deli Barbecue Stand was formerly located along Bonifacio St., Barangay Central Circa 2003

Retrospective: Inauguration of Mati Municipal Covered Court

The Mati Municipal Covered Court was inaugurated on January 26, 2003 within the City Hall Complex. It was eventually renamed into the Emm...

Retrospective: Mindanao Friendship Games 2003

The Mindanao Friendship Games Press Conference after the Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement and Declaration of Hosting the Mindan...

Retrospective: Mati Public Market 2003

Mati Public Market Madang, Barangay Central circa 2003

Retrospective: Asahan Company Laborers 1964

The Asahan Company laborers taking a rest to pose for a picture in front of their building along Rizal St., Brgy. Central. circa 1964...

Retrospective: San Miguel All Stars Basketball 2003

The San Miguel All Stars Basketball Team, comprising of former PBA players such as Pido Jarencio, Ato Agustin, Chito Loyzaga and Bonel Ba...

Retrospective: Magsaysay SIR Project 1979

Magsaysay Slum Improvement and Resettlement (SIR) Project circa 1979 A Project of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao Orient...

Retrospective: Badas View Deck 2003

The Badas View Deck was constructed to serve as an observation area for people who wants to view the Sleeping Dinosaur and Pujada Bay. ...

Retrospective: Rombohan & Chicka Babe 2003

These food establishments were located along Mabini St., Barangay Central. Circa 2003

Retrospective: EcoChallenge 2005

EcoChallenge, an official activity of the 2nd Pujada Bay Festival. June 20-25, 2005

Retrospective: Mati Bowling Lanes 2003

The Mati Bowling Lanes used to be located in Rizal St., Brgy. Central, beside the former Envir Theater.

Retrospective: Mati Overland Terminal 2003

Before the Mati Centennial Transport Terminal Complex (MCTTC), there was the Mati Overland Terminal located in Madang, Barangay Central, ...

Retrospective: Mati Fashion School 1970s

Mati Fashion School was then transferred along Don Mariano Marcos Avenue from its original location along Burgos St., Brgy. Central.

Wildlife to Witness: Curacha in Dahican

Curacha caught along Dahican Beach, part of Mayo Bay

Events to Watch: Sambuokan 2014 Opening Ceremony

October 22, 2014 City Hall Compound, Nazareno St.

Retrospective: Town Fiesta 1966

Guests and dignitaries of the Town Fiesta in 1966 including the late Mayor Luis G. Rabat, who was still a councilor during this time.

Events to Watch: IHMA Field Demonstration 2014

Field Demonstration held last August 24, 2014 in celebration of the 67th Founding Anniversary of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy ...

Retrospective: NU Wave 2007

Sights and Destinations: Davor (Sperm Whale Skeleton)

"In 2010, a 20-ton sperm whale was found dead along the shores of the municipalities of Governor Generoso and San Isidro. According...

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People to Meet: Faces of Cocolympics 2004

Retrospective: Cocolympics 2004

Cocolympics is a coco sports competition composed of activities such as coconut husking, coco wine drinking as well as the biggest an...

Things to Buy: Dried Danggit (Rabbit Fish)

Product of Sitio Guangguang, Barangay Dahican

Sights and Destinations: Menzi Beach Park and Campsite

Located along Dahican Beach, Barangay Dahican

People to Meet: IHMA Majorettes 2004

Members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy (IHMA) Majorettes in 2004.

Retrospective: Grand Civic Parade 2004

Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines joined the Grand Civic Parade in commemoration of the 101st Araw ng Mati Celebration held ...

Events to Watch: Mural Painting

Mural Painting at the Freedom Wall for the Environment in celebration of the Pujada Bay Festival. It can be viewed along Dona Rosa Stree...

People to Meet: Faces of Fantasea 2014

One of the candidates of Fantasea dressed in a seahorse-inspired costume. Fantasea is one of the activities of the Pujada Bay Fest 2014...

Wildlife to Witness: Slipper Lobster

Slipper Lobster found in Barangay Lanca

Events to Watch: Agri-Tourism Trade Fair

June 15-19, 2014 FGR Park and Baywalk one of the activities of the Citihood & Pujada Bay Fest 2014 participated by all the 26 B...

Retrospective: Matiao National High School 2002

Located in Archie Heights, Barangay Matiao circa 2002

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