Online Services of the Municipality of Cateel
Streamlined services for business and construction needs
Business Permit
Efficient processing of business registration and licensing for all commercial establishments.
- New business registration
- Renewal of permits
- Online application available
- Business zoning verification
Building Permit
Approval process for construction projects to ensure compliance with safety and zoning regulations.
- New construction permits
- Renewal of permits
- Structural compliance review
- Electrical and plumbing plans
Certificate of Occupancy
Official document certifying a building's compliance with building codes and suitability for occupancy.
- New building certification
- Change of use approval
- Safety inspection clearance
- Final compliance verification
LGU at Glance
Cateel, considered as one of the oldest towns in Region XI, was once a part of the Encomienda System during the Spanish regime. The Province of Caraga was composed of four Encomiendas, namely: Encomienda de Butuan, Encomienda de Surigao, Encomienda de Tandag and Encomienda de Bislig. Cateel formed part of Encomienda de Bislig.
In 1840, Governor Luis Lardezabal sent an expedition to the eastern Mindanao to organize municipalities/settlements with considerable number of inhabitants. Cateel was one of those organized. Several events happened in the succeeding years. In 1856, the townsite was moved from Lapad to the seacost, its present site-Poblacion.
After the Spanish regime in 1901, the American Military Government was established with Remegio Magno as the first Municipal President. The American Civil Government followed under the Military Government with the appointment of Mariano Dacuycuy as Municipal President.
