Municipal Tourism,Cultural Heritage and Arts Office

04/06/2026

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 | 𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐘𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐀. 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀 & 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 👑🌈✨
A meaningful milestone has been reached as the official candidates of Mutya ng Sta. Maria 2026 and Miss Pride Sta. Maria 2026 were formally presented and sashayed during the Sashing Ceremony held this afternoon at RedBox Express.
The event was graced by the presence of the respective barangay officials who proudly showed their support for their candidates as they embark on this inspiring journey toward the crown. More than a symbol of competition, the sash represents commitment, purpose, confidence, and pride in representing their barangays and communities.
As the candidates take this significant step forward, we celebrate not only their beauty, individuality, and potential but also the values of empowerment, inclusivity, unity, and community spirit that these pageants uphold.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all the candidates, barangay officials, organizers, partners, and supporters who contributed to the success of this memorable event.
The journey continues, and the crowns await. 👑✨

03/06/2026

𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒' 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐘𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐀. 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀 & 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 👑🌈✨

The journey officially begins!

Today marked the successful Candidates' Orientation for the aspiring titleholders of Mutya ng Sta. Maria 2026 and Miss Pride 2026. The orientation served as an opportunity for the candidates to become acquainted with the pageant guidelines, schedules, expectations, and the meaningful purpose behind this year's search.

As they embark on this exciting journey, may they continue to embody confidence, grace, authenticity, and pride while representing their respective barangays and communities.

We extend our gratitude to all the candidates, organizers, and LGU staff who contributed to the success of today's orientation. Stay tuned as we witness these remarkable individuals shine in the upcoming activities and events.

The road to the crown has begun.

03/06/2026

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 | 𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐘𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐀. 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀 & 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 👑🌈✨

A meaningful milestone has been reached as the official candidates of Mutya ng Sta. Maria 2026 and Miss Pride Sta. Maria 2026 were formally presented and sashayed during the Sashing Ceremony held this afternoon at RedBox Express.

The event was graced by the presence of the respective barangay officials who proudly showed their support for their candidates as they embark on this inspiring journey toward the crown. More than a symbol of competition, the sash represents commitment, purpose, confidence, and pride in representing their barangays and communities.

As the candidates take this significant step forward, we celebrate not only their beauty, individuality, and potential but also the values of empowerment, inclusivity, unity, and community spirit that these pageants uphold.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all the candidates, barangay officials, organizers, partners, and supporters who contributed to the success of this memorable event.

The journey continues, and the crowns await. 👑✨

02/06/2026

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 | 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀. 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 👑✨

Meet the remarkable candidates who will proudly represent their respective barangays in the search for the next Miss Pride Sta. Maria 2026!

Join us as we officially kick off their journey with the Candidates' Orientation in the morning, followed by the Sashing Ceremony in the afternoon on June 3, 2026. Witness the beauty, confidence, advocacy, and pride of our candidates as they take their first step toward the crown.

Let us show our support and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment in this year's pageant.

🕘 Orientation Program – Morning | SB Session Hall
👑 Sashing Ceremony – Afternoon | RedBox Express

Who will shine the brightest and emerge as the next Miss Pride Sta. Maria? Stay tuned and cheer for your favorite candidate!

02/06/2026

#𝟓𝟖𝐭𝐡𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐧𝐠𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 | 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐧

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐔𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒! 🏃‍♀️🎭

Be part of the 𝟱𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 and experience a morning filled with fitness, fun, and colorful costumes!

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠
𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹

🏃 5KM Category (7 years old & above)
🏃 10KM Category (15 years old & above)

🏅 Medals await the first 75 finishers in each category.
🎉 Come dressed in your most creative, funniest, or craziest costume!

⚠️ 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐋𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄!
Registration will automatically close once all slots are filled.

Don't wait until it's too late!

📲 Scan the QR code or register here:
https://forms.gle/bKq9mbyS2przj1Bz5

Gather your family, friends, teammates, and running buddies. Let's paint the streets of Sta. Maria with color, energy, and community spirit!

#𝟓𝟖𝐭𝐡𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐧𝐠𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 | 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐧

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐔𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒! 🏃‍♀️🎭

Be part of the 𝟱𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 and experience a morning filled with fitness, fun, and colorful costumes!

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠
𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹

🏃 5KM Category (7 years old & above)
🏃 10KM Category (15 years old & above)

🏅 Medals await the first 75 finishers in each category.
🎉 Come dressed in your most creative, funniest, or craziest costume!

⚠️ 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐋𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄!
Registration will automatically close once all slots are filled.

Don't wait until it's too late!

📲 Scan the QR code or register here:
https://forms.gle/Jvu4TxMkPYWyYEmY8

Gather your family, friends, teammates, and running buddies. Let's paint the streets of Sta. Maria with color, energy, and community spirit!

02/06/2026

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 | 𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐘𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐀. 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ✨👑

Get to know the exceptional candidates who will proudly represent their respective barangays in the search for the next Mutya ng Sta. Maria 2026!

Join us as we formally begin their journey with the Candidates’ Orientation in the morning, followed by the much-awaited Sashing Ceremony in the afternoon on June 3, 2026. Witness grace, confidence, and purpose as our candidates take their official step toward the crown.

Let us come together in support of empowerment, unity, and celebration of Sta. Maria’s finest.

🕘 Orientation Program – Morning | SB Session Hall
👑 Sashing Ceremony – Afternoon | RedBox Express

Who will rise above and be crowned Mutya ng Sta. Maria 2026? Cheer for your favorites and be part of the excitement!

02/06/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝟒 𝐎'𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭 (𝐓𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐤 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦)

Sulod sa tibuok bulan sa Hunyo, ang tanang empleyado gimandoan nga moapil sa adlaw-adlaw nga inspeksyon ug pagpanglimpyo sa ilang mga lugar sa trabaho ug sa palibot matag alas-4:00 sa hapon aron makatabang sa pagpugong sa pagkatap sa mga sakit nga dala sa lamok.

02/06/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐃

Gipahibalo sa tanan nga sugod Hunyo 3, 2026, ibalik na ang regular nga oras sa trabaho sa mga opisina sa Munisipyo sa Sta. Maria. Lunes hangtod Biyernes | 8:00 sa buntag hangtod 5:00 sa hapon.

Daghang salamat sa inyong padayon nga kooperasyon ug pagsabot.

02/06/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐌𝐓. 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐈 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 38, Series of 2026, signed by Mayor Dinko Bautista, an order mandating the temporary closure of Mt. Tanggali to the public and the suspension of all tourism, recreational, educational, and related activities within the area until further notice, to allow the conduct of environmental assessments, rehabilitation activities, safety improvements, and the implementation of sustainable ecotourism management measures aimed at preserving the mountain’s natural resources, protecting its biodiversity, and ensuring the safety of visitors and the general public, effective immediately upon issuance of the said Executive Order.

02/06/2026

🎉👏𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚ñ𝐞𝐭𝐞! 👏🎉

The Municipal Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Arts Office of Santa Maria proudly congratulates 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚ñ𝐞𝐭𝐞, a 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 student from the 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 (𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓), for successfully completing his 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦.

His dedication, creativity, and willingness to learn have significantly contributed to the improvement of our operations and services in the promotion of tourism, preservation of cultural heritage, and advancement of the arts in Santa Maria, Davao Occidental.

We sincerely thank you for your dedication and service. Best wishes on your future endeavors and continued success in the field of Public Administration! 🎉👏