LNB Malita headed by Hon. Richard Fab F. Peralta Jr. together with Board Member Brett L. Bautista, MLGOO Djamyla M. Caballero, MPA conducted the 2nd LIGA ng mga Barangay meeting on January 13, 2023 at LNB DILG Office, Barangay Poblacion, Malita, Davao Occidental.
MOA Signing between LGU-Malita and Universal Power Solutions, Inc. (San Miguel Global Power) on ER1-94 Energy/Power Generator, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project. Special Gratitude to SB Members and Vice-Mayor Estefanie Bautista-Dumama for granting the Local Chief Executive, Hon. Bradly L. Bautista the Authority to Sign MOA for this project.
Being PDEA certified and awarded as DRUG-CLEARED MUNICIPALITY…and, for institutionalizing Balay Silangan Reformation Center- a temporary refuge to drug offenders and surrenderers with the utmost desire to make them self-sufficient and law-abiding citizens. The awards are concrete results of resolute efforts made by our Mayor Bradly L. Bautista, Vice-Mayor Estefanie Bautista-Dumama, Sangguniang Bayan Members, DILG-MLGOO, Brgy. Captains and Kagawads, Dept. Heads, PDEA, PNP, and all other partner agencies and stakeholders.
The Gaginaway Festival is celebrated in full moon date of November every year by the three major ICCs/IPs in Malita (Tagakaulo, Blaan & Manobo) and the Muslim groups.
Event highlights of the 85th Araw ng Malita.
A yearly celebration of the founding anniversary of the Municipality of Malita.
According to folk etymology, the name “Malita” is derived from the Spanish word “maleta” which means suitcase. It is said that purportedly Don Mariano Peralta, a retired veteran of the Spanish–American War who ventured to the place, decided to live on the vast, fertile plain across the river.