Fiel Clan House in Dapok

One of the oldest houses in Dapok is owned by the well-known

Mr. Lupe and Julie Fiel.

This is the wedding picture of Lupe and Julie.

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This has been the Lupe’s residence since 1930′s in Dapok, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur.
Few years ago, the Fiel Clan reunion was held here.
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Lope Fiel died on January 2, 2009.

This is Lola Julie with her grandson, Jaime.

San Jose Basketball Court

(Photo Credits: Madelyn Franca)

Kiblawan-Matanao Boundary

This is the boundary that divides the town of Kiblawan and the town of Matanao.
The “bebes” on the river are usually raised by farmers who are owning rice fields.
These little, gentle animals help in decreasing the “golden kohols” that inhabits the ricefields.

Coconut Plantations of Kiblawan

(Photo Credits: Madelyn Franca)

Kiblawan is blest with the bounties of nature.
Most of our products are copras and bananas.
Our cyber tour guide,
proudly shows us the boundary of Ihan and San Jose.
Nindot di ba?

Immaculate Conception Parish

Kiblawan’s parish is named Immaculate Conception Parish.
Beside the parish is the Holy Cross of Kiblawan.
Our patronal fiesta is December 8.


(Photo Credits: Madelyn Franca)

Waterfalls of San Jose

Unknown to many of us who spent much of our lives in Kiblawan,
going to the highlands is one of the most rewarding experiences.
It will truly make you proud and appreciate the beauty of our yutang natawhan.
There are many waterfalls in Balasiao and Abnate.
This small waterfall is taken in San Jose.

Mutya ng Kiblawan 2009

Master Click Digital Studio, the first and only mobile studio in Mindanao posted in their blog the Mutya ng Davao del Sur 2009, and our representative was captured in their lens. More pictures here.

Mutya ng Kiblawan 2008

Got this on flickr.com from username mkryanortega.

This girl represented our town in Mutya ng Davao del Sur 2008.

Parish Convent of Kiblawan

If you have been away from Kiblawan for a long time, you will be surprised to see the parish convento. It is more beautiful now. The parish office has become more organized. The main door is no longer at the side of the parish Church. Sa atubangan na jud. Tiles na pod ang taas.

Nobody, Nobody But You sa Kiblawan

Hep, Hep, Hurray sa Kiblawan

Kiblawan Cemetery

It might give us a creepy feeling seeing this picture in this blog,
but don’t you ever forget that our departed kib-abayans peacefully rest in this spot.
This place experienced traffic only once a year --
that is, during November 2.

Oopppps, Checkpoint

This is where we often meet!
This is the checkpoint.
At its side is the Dura-Tibas store.
Tan-awa, ang mga tawo sa picture, naghulat na sa jeep nga alas puno molarga.

Poblacion Covered Court

Before the municipal gym was built, the Matas Park served as the official venue for basketball leagues, sports tournaments, beauty contests, and even disco nga buntagay!
Kahinumdum pa mo nga kung manisco ta, manglusot ra ta sa sako? Hahaha.

Serapion C. Basalo

SCBMFC – stands for Serapion C. Basalo Memorial Foundation College.
One of the colleges in our dear town.

Holy Cross of Kiblawan

Holy Cross of Kiblawan, circa 2010.
This is where many Kiblawenyos and Kiblawenyas build their dreams.

SMI, Kimlawis

I am pretty sure that very few Kiblawenyos reached the hinterlands of Kimlawis. Lately, a foreign-backed Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI) operated in that part of our town.



Environmentalists criticized its presence in our town. Apprehensions and anxiety were also felt among indigenous and rural communities. In the SMI website, however, it says that they were geared toward community infrastructure support. They single out that in Kimlawis, SMI supported the construction of a hanging footbridge to ensure the safety of the community members and project workers when crossing the Mal River.



(Photo Credits: Jer Anthony Pascual)

Market! Market!

Kaila Pa Ba Ka?


Indeed, there are many changes in our dear town. Mao na jud ni ang highway sa atong palengke karon. Atbang ni sa ilang Calma. The other one is atbang sa bakery ni Maggie Fiel. Glad to see tricycles in our town. Haha, I miss riding one



Gunit Jud sa Tricycle Day!



Kanto Ila Alinton Padung sa Terminal

(Photo Credits: Madelyn Franca)

The Kiblawan Central School

This is where Poblacion’s youngsters go. It cannot be denied also that the Central School improved tremendously. Concreto na jud ang building. During the early 90′s, dako pa kaayo ang front ground anang Central. Diha pa tanan nga mga pupils mag-flag ceremony. This school is indeed widening.

The New Kiblawan Municipal Hall

Yes, this is how our municipal hall looks like this year 2010. I grew up visiting our municipyo often since my mother works with Mrs. Anita Calope. But looking at the picture, dako na jud ang kalahian. Yesterday’s municipal hall is made of wood, today is very much concrete. Like any of our kib-abayans, we hope more progress with the new municipal administration.

Bacaca Basketball Court

(Photo Credit: Rosilyn Repulles Marticion)

This is the beautiful basketball court of Bacaca Uno - a favorite gathering place of youth and not-so-youth who are into basketball. Thank you to Rosilyn Repulles Marticion for uploading the photo.

Municipal Officials' Oath-Taking

Our Kiblawan new officials had their oath-taking last June 30, 2010.

Municipal Mayor – Atty. Marivic CAminero-Diamante
Vice Mayor – Dr. Edgar Gan
SB Members:
1. Joel Calma
2. Cipriano Sarona
3. Jessie Pandian
4. Marlon C. Brabat
5. Ivy P. CAminero
6. Victoria M. Dicdican
7. Edmundito N. Rama
8. Fidel E. Mamingao

One facebook user from Kiblawan referred to this very important ceremony as “the portal of the new beginning . ..” She hopes and wishes that, “this transition of d new government would also be true and bring not just refreshment to the constituents but more of a genuine satisfaction that would leave a mark in the lives of each Filipino forever.”

(Photo Credits: Mary Flor Llenado Villanueva)

Kiblawan Product Won in Manila

SUPREME MUSCOVADO SUGAR, product of BABAFARBEMPCO of ARC BABANBO, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, bags the “BEST PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCT” during the 8th Agraryo Trade Fair held in Manila on June 4-11, 2009. Proud product of ARBs in Davao del Sur!

Source: DAR-Davao del Sur website

San Pedro River, A Sight to Behold

If you go southbound from the Poblacion, the barrio of San Pedro will be your first stop. This barrio is a haven of sugarcane and coconuts. Aside from the products it boasts of, hardly unnoticed is the humble and serene sight of the San Pedro River. From the centro which is located on a higher scale, you will go down and this beautiful river welcomes you as you continue your travel to the next barangay -- which is Dapok.

Kiblawan Profile

Kiblawan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 41,275 people in 8,339 households.


Kiblawan Arch in Tanwalang Area

Kiblawan is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.

• Abnate
• Bagong Negros
• Bagong Silang
• Bagumbayan
• Balasiao
• Bonifacio
• Bunot
• Cogon-Bacaca
• Dapok
• Ihan
• Kibongbong
• Kimlawis
• Kisulan
• Lati-an
• Manual

• Maraga-a
• Molopolo
• New Sibonga
• Panaglib
• Pasig
• Poblacion
• Pocaleel
• San Isidro
• San Jose
• San Pedro
• Santo Niño
• Tacub
• Tacul
• Waterfall
• Bulol-Salo