Bantayan Cebu Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cebu Philippines, within Region VII – Central Visayas, in the Republic of the Philippines.
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Barangays of Bantayan, in the Cebu province, within Region VII–Central Visayas in the Republic of The Philippines Atop-Atop • Baigad • Bantigue (Poblacion) • Baod • Binaobao (Poblacion) • Botigues • Doong • Guiwanon • Hilotongan • Kabac • Kabangbang • Kampingganon • Kangkaibe • Lipayran • Luyongbaybay • Mojon • Obo-ob • Patao • Putian • Sillon • Suba (Poblacion) • Sulangan • Sungko • Tamiao • Ticad (Poblacion)
Bantayan, Cebu, Philippines
Area in Hectares: 8166
Population (2020 Census): 86247
Population (2015 Census): 79084
Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.83%
Bantayan 2022 Elected Officials
Mayor: Arthur Eric F. Despi
Vice Mayor: Ronald B. Iway
Councilors:
- Ronnie C. Arcenal
- Manuel V. Arcenas
- Glenn F. Batiancila
- Leovigildo B. Lumasag
- Rey M. Mansueto
- Ma. Theresa S. Ortega
- Jovito T. Requina
- Ruel S. Ybañez
Bantayan, Cebu 2019-2022 Elected Officials
- Municipal Mayor: Despi, Arthur E.
- Municipal Vice-Mayor: Montemar, Antonio Y.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Desamparado, Abraham S.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Tan, Josette S.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Layese, Orlando F.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Yap, Dorah D.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Hubahib, Janet M.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Barretto, Jeffrey Q.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Umbao, Leopoldo A.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Mansueto, Markham Y.
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*Cities (9) in the Province of Cebu: Bogo City • Carcar City • Cebu City • Danao City • Lapu-Lapu City • Mandaue City • Naga City • Talisay City • Toledo City
Featured News of the Philippines
January 7, 2026
1️⃣ Andas for Traslación 2026 now ready, with upgrades
The Andas carrying the Black Nazarene for January 9 Traslación features new steering wheel and reinforced underchassis to handle massive devotee crowds safely.
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NDRRMC reports 3,515 people from 964 families evacuated in Albay due to recent magmatic eruptions, ashfall, and pyroclastic flows; all in permanent danger zone.
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