Feast of Sr. Sto. Niño
LGU Malita employees celebrated the feast of Sr. Sto. Niño with a mass then followed by a procession. Highlights of the event are shown below.
Current Events
Mayor Stands Strong in Support of Community During Challenging Times
Continuing a tradition of giving support personally led by our Honorable Mayor Bradly Bautista and Maam Jean Bautista, together with a team from LGU Malita went to Brgy. Little Baguio, Malita, Davao Occidental – to provide basic household necessities and medicines to its constituents. Faced with challenging terrain due to recent inclement weather, the team reached Sitio Faglidong. Councilor Baliota is also present during this activity.
Malita Flooding
On the night of the 26th of December 2024, the Municipality of Malita experienced sudden flash floods that quickly flooded the streets of Brgy. Poblacion, particularly at the bus terminal, public market, and nearby areas. Evacuation measures were quickly raised by LGU Malita through the office of the Municipal Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office headed by Maam Marlou Ompod. Also responded to the rescue efforts by other local agencies from the Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippines National Police, and the 73rd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army. There were several other barangays reported who have suffered severe flooding especially those who are along the river areas. Relief operations were immediately implemented at the evacuation center at the Malita Gym with the aid from the Municipal Social Welfare Development Office, DSWD, and other local agencies.