Municipal Planning and Development Office - Dumaran

20/08/2026

🌊 Discover Barangay Bacao, Dumaran! 🐙

Famous for its bountiful fisheries, particularly its abundant octopus catch, Barangay Bacao is one of the economically vibrant barangays of Dumaran. Beyond its thriving fishing industry, Bacao is blessed with pristine, long stretches of beach that offer visitors a peaceful and scenic coastal escape.

What makes Bacao even more special is its rich cultural character, where Cuyunon and Bisaya (Cebuano) communities live together, creating a unique blend of traditions, language, food, and local way of life.

From its productive seas to its beautiful beaches and welcoming people, Barangay Bacao is truly a must-visit destination in Dumaran—where nature, livelihood, and culture come together. 🌴🐚🌊

Bacao, Dumaran — where the sea provides, culture connects, and beauty welcomes. 💙

Courtesy to Mr. Walter Arenio
Song Title: "Mapamista Kita"

17/08/2026

Nestled in the interior of Dumaran Island, Barangay Santo Tomas is a peaceful rural community where agriculture remains at the heart of local life and livelihood. Surrounded by lush landscapes and productive farmlands, the barangay reflects the hardworking spirit of Dumaran’s farming communities. From the fields to the homes, Santo Tomas is a community rooted in the land, sustained by its farmers, and growing with hope for a more prosperous future.

Music by: Mica & Lhor

12/08/2026

Bgy. Poblacion, Dumaran. Banua Y ang Dumaran

TITLE SONG: Run at Dumaran
COMPOSER: CHRISTOPER ADAJO

27/05/2026

14/05/2026

𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭! Hit that submit application button!

The Application period for the 2026 Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) is closing soon. Submit your applications before the deadline and seize the opportunity to become a DOST Scholar!

🌐 Application Link: JLSS E- Application System - https://jlss.science-scholarships.ph/
📅 Last Day of Application Submission: May 15, 2026

Who can apply?
✔ Incoming regular 3rd year college students enrolled in a DOST-SEI priority S&T course
✔ Must have a GWA of at least 83% (or its equivalent) with no failing or conditional grades from 1st Year of the 1st Semester to 2nd Year of the 1st Semester, including any midyear terms.
✔ Must be a natural-born Filipino citizen.
✔ Must be of good moral character and in good health.
✔ Should not have previously availed of any DOST-SEI scholarship. (Applicants who applied before but didn’t qualify or didn’t avail themselves of the award may still apply.)

Scholarship Benefits:
🔵₱40,000/year - Tuition and school fees
🔵 ₱10,000/year - Learning Materials/Connectivity Allowance
🔵₱8,000/month - Monthly Living Allowance
🔵1 round-trip economy fare - Transportation Allowance
🔵Premium - Group Accident & Health Insurance
🔵 ₱10,000 - Thesis Allowance
🔵₱1,000 - Graduation Allowance

For a walk-through of the E- Application System, you may watch the step-by-step guide video:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1XA5fdQxao/

13/04/2026

The Municipal Planning and Development Office conducted a three-day training, held from April 13 to 15, for its Barangay Support and Planning Unit focused on barangay planning. The training aimed to enhance the participants’ capacity in the preparation of barangay development plans, equipping them with the necessary skills to effectively assist barangays in formulating their respective plans. The activity was facilitated by MLGOO Rosemarie Rogas EnP of the DILG Dumaran Field Office.

02/04/2026

The Local Government Unit of Dumaran, Palawan conducted Two (2) Days Planning Workshop for the Formulation of the Annual Investment Program (AIP) for Calendar Year 2027.

The activity aimed to identify, prioritize and consolidate programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) that were aligned with the municipality’s development goals and strategic priorities.

The workshop was facilitated by Ma’am Rosemarie N. Rogas, EnP. Municipal Local Government Operations Officer, who guided the participants throughout the planning process and ensured that the discussions remained focused, participatory and aligned with established planning standards and guidelines.

It was further supported by the Municipal Planning and Development Office of Dumaran which provided technical assistance in the preparation, consolidation and documentation of the proposed PPAs.

The workshop served as a vital platform for collaboration among various stakeholders, ensuring that the proposed interventions were responsive to the needs of the community and were consistent with existing plans such as the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) and the Local Development Investment Program (LDIP).

All concerned offices, departments and stakeholders actively participated and contributed to the discussions, resulting in a comprehensive, inclusive, and results-oriented AIP for CY 2027.

23/03/2026

On Day 2 (March 19, 2026), the Local Project Monitoring Committee, headed by the Municipal Planning and Development Office, continued its project monitoring and evaluation of both LGU and DILG-funded projects across Dumaran.

The projects inspected include:

1. Rural Electrification Project (41 Units Solar Street Lights – Brgy. Sta. Teresita

2. Construction of Pasalubong Center – Brgy. Sta. Teresita

3. Concreting of Circumferential Road – Brgy. Sta. Teresita

4. Construction of Barangay Health Center – Brgy. Culasian

5. Improvement of Water System – Brgy. Magsaysay

6. Improvement of Roads (So. Talisay–Community–Pantalan) – Brgy. Magsaysay

7. Construction of Agri-Drying Facilities and Equipment (MPDP Flat Bed Drier) – So. Bolo, Brgy. Itangil

8. Improvement of Water System – Brgy. Itangil

9. Construction of Agri-Drying Facilities and Equipment (MPDP Flat Bed Drier) – So. Malonlon, Brgy. Tanatanaon

10. Improvement of Water System – Brgy. Tanatanaon

11. Provision for Construction of Multi-Purpose Hall – Villaferma, Brgy. Ilian

The LGU of Dumaran continues to actively monitor all ongoing and completed projects to ensure that these are implemented according to approved plans and standards, in line with the municipality’s commitment to deliver quality services and infrastructure for its constituents.

23/03/2026

Last March 18, 2026, the Local Project Monitoring Committee (LPMC), headed by the Municipal Planning and Development Office, conducted a Project Monitoring and Evaluation of LGU-funded PPAs across selected barangays in Dumaran Island.

The projects monitored include:

1. Provision for Construction of Multi-Purpose Building – Bohol

2. Improvement of Water System Phase II – Catep

3. Purchase and Installation of 10 units Solar Street Lights – Catep

4. Improvement of Water System – Bacao;

5. Purchase and Installation of 10 units Solar Street Lights – San Juan

6. Provision for Improvement of Road/Installation of Riprap – San Juan–Lagan Road

This activity ensures that all implemented projects are aligned with the municipality’s development plans and are carried out accordingly. It also reflects the LGU’s commitment to deliver programs and projects that directly address the needs of the people