04/02/2026
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
For my 8 years as the Tribal Deputy Mayor- Obu-Manuvu Tribe, I am beyond grateful to all who help me and support me throughout my service and serving our community in this capacity has been a profound honor and responsibility.
During my term, I endeavored to uphold the values, traditions, and aspirations of our tribe by supporting community-led initiatives, strengthening local governance, and advocating for programs that promote cultural preservation, unity, and sustainable development.
I have worked closely with all the Punong Barangay with their respective Barangay Council, all the Tribal Council Elders and Leaders, from Barangay Tamugan, Barangay Suawan, Barangay Bantol, Barangay Dalag, Barangay Salaysay, Barangay Magsaysay, Barangay Malamba and Barangay Marilog Proper and community members to ensure that our decisions reflected shared values and the collective welfare of our people.
I am grateful for the trust and cooperation extended to me throughout my service.
The experiences and lessons I have gained from working with our tribal leadership and constituents will remain with me, and my commitment to the growth and empowerment of our community will continue even beyond this role.
I extend my sincere appreciation to the City Mayor Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte , the Vice Mayor Hon. Rigo Duterte II and 3rd District Congressman Hon. Isidro Ungab and all the honorable City Councilor from the 18th City Council until 21st City Council of Davao City, and the entire community for the opportunity to serve.
I extend my sincere thank you to H.E Vice President Inday Sara Duterte, for guiding and helping me since the day that I assumed the position of my late father Deputy Omelis Duyan.
I extend my sincere appreciation and helping me throughout my service to all my colleagues of 11 Tribal Deputy Mayor
Davao City Muslim Affairs Office
Chairman: Deputy Gabriel Nakan, MAGUINDANAUN TRIBE
Vice Chairman: Deputy Sheryl Uy-Anino, BAGOBO-TAGABAWA TRIBE
Members:
Deputy Roel Arthur Ali, Jr., ATA TRIBE
Deputy Erwin Adolfo, BAGOBO-KLATA TRIBE
Deputy Carlito A. Guinto, Jr., MATIGSALUG TRIBE
Deputy Pamikiren Arumpac Jr., IRANUN TRIBE
Deputy Michael A. Mohamad @, KAGAN TRIBE
Deputy Rahima Usman-Polao, MARANAO TRIBE
Deputy Estrellita T. Mahamud, SAMA TRIBE
Deputy Edyamein T. Ahalul, TAOSUG TRIBE
I extend my sincere appreciation to all the partners, agencies and department of City Government of Davao from the CMO, BCCAD, PEACE 911, CCRO- MOBILE REGISTRATION TEAM, PSA, BARANGAY AFFAIRS, DCTOO Davao City Tourism Operations Office and many others.
I wish the leadership and our tribe continued strength, wisdom, and progress in the years ahead.
I hereby respectfully resign from my position as Tribal Deputy Mayor, effective.
Respectfully,
Anthony L. Duyan
Former Deputy Mayor
Obu- Manuvu Tribe