Damulog Economy & People

HEALTH

The people of Damulog are served by eleven (11) health facilities: one (1) Rural Health Unit/ Family Planning Center located at Poblacion; two (2) Barangay health station and eight (8) self-help Barangay health centers.

EDUCATION

There are three secondary schools in the municipality which include the Old Damulog National High School and Xavier de Damulog High School. Currently, another secondary school is planned to be built in Angga-an. All Barangays have elementary schools.

SPORTS AND RECREATION

Facilities include a skating rink, a tennis court, a gymnasium and an open basketball court. All barangays have basketball courts. There is also a cockpit at Poblacion, which is frequented by cockfighting aficionados.


ECONOMIC SECTOR

Commerce and trade is concentrated in the town proper. It is regarded as the central business district as this is where most business establishments are found. There are 294 business establishments in the municipality. Majority of these are retailers. The LGU operates a bus terminal, a public market, a slaughter house, a motor pool, and a water system under its economic enterprise arm.