Discover the Rich Heritage of Sitio Matabang

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from Cotabato City, the capital of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Take the Cotabato - Davao Road (also known as the Davao-Cotabato Highway) heading southeast. Continue on this road for approximately 4 hours until you reach the junction for Davao Oriental. Follow the signs towards Manay. Once in Manay, use GPS navigation to locate Sitio Matabang at coordinates (7.2622202, 126.342991). There may be minor local roads leading directly to the site, so be attentive to local signage.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  For those using public transport, take a bus from Cotabato City to Davao City. Buses leave regularly from the bus terminal and the journey takes around 5 to 6 hours depending on traffic. Once you arrive in Davao City, head to the Ecoland Bus Terminal and catch a bus that goes to Manay, Davao Oriental. The bus ride from Davao City to Manay will take about 2 to 3 hours. After arriving in Manay, you can hire a local motorcycle taxi (habal-habal) to take you to Sitio Matabang. Make sure to negotiate the fare beforehand, which should be around 100-200 PHP.

• Combination (Car and Habal-Habal)

  If you have access to a vehicle but cannot reach Sitio Matabang directly, you can drive to the nearest accessible point and then hire a habal-habal. For example, you could drive to Manay and park your vehicle at a local establishment. From there, take a habal-habal to Sitio Matabang. Ensure you agree on the fare before the ride, which typically ranges from 100-200 PHP, depending on the distance.