Samal
Samal
The Island of Samal was created with the merger of the municipalities of Babak, Samal, and Kaputian by virtue of Republic Act. No. 8471 which was approved by former President Fidel V. Ramos on January 30, 1998 and later ratified by its residents on March 7 of the same year.
Politically , Island Garden City of Samal is a component City of Davao del Norte Province. As a result of the merger, the three municipalities involved in the creation ceased to exist, thus the newly created city acquired all the physical characteristics of the former municipalities which now become its three political districts. Babak as District l , Samal as District ll where the center of the city government is located , and Kaputian as District lll.
GETTING THERE
For International Visitors, you can fly direct to Davao City, Philippines via Cebu Pacific Airlines or SilkAir from Singapore. Or if you're entering the Philippines via the capital city of Manila, take a domestic flight to Davao City. The domestic flight to Davao City from Manila is serviced by four(4) major airlines with a combined frequency of fourteen(14) flights daily. More flights are expected as another airline is slated to open its domestic route in Davao City.
Upon arrival in Davao City, choose your preferred route in going to Samal Island from the available choices as that of a Local Visitor.
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