Bacolod History 2

BARANGAY 1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND When Martial Law was declared by the deposed Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos, it was that barangays has been created. LOCATION AND LAND AREA Barangay 1 is located at the northwest coast of Bacolod City. Barangay Banago bound it on the north on the northeast by the barangay Mandalagan, on the east by the barangay 5, on the southeast by the barangay 4, on the south by barangay 3, on the southwest by the barangay 2 in the west by the Guimaras Strait. BARANGGAY 3 BACKGROUND Barangay 3 is an urban community locates in the heart of the City of Bacolod with a total land area of 14,668 hectares and a population of 4, 980 people. The brand name is WATER RANCH because the barangay catches water from the areas during rainy season, settle in the community as it is known as a catch basin. During the early years the barangay is a ranch (cuadra) because of the abundance of cogon like grasses to feed the horses. There are swampy areas in the barangay and serves as a source of livelihood for they used it as a fish pond. The boundary landmarks are Andres Bonifacio Elementary School along 18 Gatuslao Street, the mansion of hotelier the late Lourdes Ciocon and Caltex Depot along San Juan Streets. Barangay 3 is composed of 7 puroks, 1 class B and class C subdivisions. Each purok celebrates their own fiesta in honor of saints which the devotees has chosen package with so many entertainment. BARANGAY 5 PHYSICAL PROFILE Barangay 5 is one of the forty-one (41) urban barangays which was created in 1973, under Ordinance No. P.D. 86-86-A. Modified on December 17, 1985 under City Ordinance No. 08, approving and adopting the Recommended Delineation of Boundaries of Sixty One (61) Urban and Rural Barangays. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES: Barangay 5 is located within the City Radius. It is bounded by Lacson Street on the West, Mandalagan Bridge on the North along Riverside River on the Northeast and East side, La Salle Avenue on the Southeast and 17th Street on the South. BARANGAY 10 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Barangay 10, like most of the urban barangays of Bacolod is situated at the heart of the city. It was created by virtue of the Presidential Degree

promulgated by then President Marcos in 1973. Its progenitor was the citizen’s assembly. Its natural and physical boundaries consist of Mambuloc Bridge on the South, Gatuslao Street on the East, Bacolod Fire station in the North and the Bacolod Reclamation Area on the West. Barangay 10, metamorphosed from its notorious past into a bustling community of peace-loving and friendly people. Its original settlers include rice traders from the Municipality of Dumangas, Province of Iloilo, whose business provides ample employment opportunities to the resident of the community. On the other hand, a number of inhabitants of the place engaged in fish vending and fish drying that had survived until this time. Under the able and pro-active leadership of Hon. Felixberto P. Verba Jr., the incumbent Punong Barangay and through the collaborative efforts of the members of the Barangay Council as well as the support of the constituents of the community, Barangay 10 became a recipient of numerous awards that were the source of the constant inspiration and admiration among various Barangay in the city. Foremost among this awards are the: The cleanest and Greenest Barangay in the city in 1997 and the champion in the Masskara Dance Parade Competition in the Barangay category in 1998. The community was also cited for its contribution during the Centennial celebration of the Philippine Independence in 1998. Indeed much is needed to address the various problems confronting the community, but with the continued support and cooperation of the constituents as well as the effort of the barangay and purok officials, these difficulties can be overcome. BARANGAY 11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Barangay 11 is one of the forty one barangays which was created by virtue of Presidential Decree, by then, President Marcos in 1973. Its progenitor was the infamous citizen's assembly. Barangay 11 is the seat of the San Sebastian Cathedral. Under the able and pro-active leadership of Hon. Ares Raul Dueñas Punong Barangay a neophyte in Politics (1997) and through a collaborative efforts of the Members of the Barangay Council as well as with the support of its constituents in the community, Barangay 11 was branded as the "Cathedral of Faith" in the City of Bacolod in 1999. Barangay 11 was awarded 3 prize as the cleanest Barangay in 1999. The Barangay was also cited for its participation in the MassKara Street Dance Compeittion in 2001. It is a mainland barangay within the heart of the city. PHYSICAL PROFILE LOCATION: Barangay 11 is situated within the heart of the city. It is bounded on the North by Burgos St., Brgy. 9; on the East, by Locsin St., Brgy. 21; on the Southeast by Rizal St.; and on the West, by San Juan - Galo St., Brgy. 12 and Gatuslao - Galo St. Barangay 11 landmark is the Bacolod San Sebastian Cathedral and the La Consolacion College. BARANGAY 12 INTRODUCTION

Barangay 12 became the basic governmental unit in the nation's political structure year 1973, Presidential Decree No. 86-86A created Barangays to provide popular participation in shaping up public policy. All powers, functions, duties and responsibilities of Barrios, Assembly, Councils and Officials enumerated in the revised Barrio Charter (R.A. 3590) was assimilated by the Barangay. On December 17, 1985, City Ordinance No. 08 was created approving and adopting the recommended delineation of Sixty One (61) Barangays in the City of Bacolod. LAND AREA / LOCATION Barangay 12 is one of the Urban Barangay which is geographically located within the heart of the City Proper wherein big commercial establishments abound. It has a total land area of 8.0763 hectares. Under our jurisdiction, it is formed a letter J Barangay which consist of Two (2) Puroks namely Purok Malipayon and Purok Masinadyahon. It is bounded on the Northwest by Barangay 10, on the East is Barangay 21, passing along Gonzaga - San Juan Streets. On the North, along Rizal - Lacson Streets is Barangay 11 and on the Southeast along Locsin Street is Barangay 37, and on the Southwest is Barangay 13 along Luzuriaga - Locsin Streets. The fanous 'Manokan Country' can also be found in the Barangay native delicacy of the residents of Bacolod. BARANGAY 35 INTRODUCTION Barangay 35 was created in 1973 by the virtue of Presidential Decree No. 86 and 86-A stating that all Barrios and Poblacion in the Philippines will be change into Barangays. This was a significant day for the Barangay because with the decree. They were given status as the basic government until in the nations Political Structures. The Barangay 35 was first known as “Tambakan Alley” or dumped site area and it was converted into residential land and later in year 1987, in the virtue of Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution No. 172 dated August 4, 1987, it was distributed to 600 families with perpetual occupancy by former City Mayor Amado “Rematche” Parreno, Jr. Today, Barangay 35 is one of the most promising Barangay of 61 Barangays of Bacolod City. This has come to be under the able leadership of HONORABLE RAYMUNDO P. SAPA, SR. PUNONG BARANGAY and with the full cooperation of the members of the Barangay Council and also with the full support and cooperation of the Purok Official and other sectors and most of all the people of the Barangay. The Barangay 35, today tagged with the most prestigious and modern cockpit arena in the whole Negros Occidental, The NEGROS COLISEUM located at the Reclamation Area covered by the land area of the Barangay 35. The Barangay 35 produced one famous former MBA Basketball Player, Maui Huelar, Jr., of the Negros Slashers. Barangay 35 also produced prominent individuals that help our city such as former City budget Officer, Mr. Manfredo Montaño and former PESO Manager, the late Mr. Renato Villarmia, Jr. Barangay 35 was also known as the “SLAUGHTER CAPITAL OF THE CITY”. Last November 6, 2006 under the leadership, hardwork and full cooperation of Punong Barangay Raymudo P. Sapa, Sr. the BARANGAY 35 was declared as THE DRUG FREE BARANGAY in the whole Philippines and it was declared by PDDG Edgar Aglipay, Deputy Chief for Admin/AID-SOFT and it

was duly honored by no less than her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Punong Barangay RAYMUNDO P. SAPA SR, was given an appreciation and recognition as one of the OUTSTANDING PUNONG BARANGAY in the whole Philippines. PROFILE Location: Barangay 35 is classified as an Urban Barangay. It is located in Western side of Alunan and Corazon, bounded on the south by Lupit River, Guimaras Strait and Rodriguez Bay-bay and bounded on the east by Barangay 36 and on the north by Barangay 16. Land Area: Barangay 35 formerly has 10 hectares land area but due to the reclaimed area another 1 hectare added, it is relatively plain in Topography. It is Classified as Urban Barangay. BARANGAY 36 INTRODUCTION Barangay No. 36 was officially created in 1973 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 86-A stating that all Barrios and Poblacion in the Philippines will be changed into Barangays. Pursuant to Republic Act 3550 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 86 and 86-A become the Barangay chapter This Decree further provided that a Barangay development fund be created solely for community development projects which meet the requirements set forth by secretary of local government and community development .All the specification on the powers, functions, duties and responsibilities in the old charter were automatically adopted by the Barangay as a bases for administrative policies. On December 17,1985, City Ordinance No. 08 was created approving and adopting the recommended delineation of boundaries of six-one Barangays in the City of Bacolod. BARANGAY 38 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Barangay 38 was officially created in January 5, 1973 into a Barangay by virtue by of P.D. No. 86 and 86-A stating that all barrios and poblacion in the Philippines will be change in to Barangays. Pursuant to R.A. 3590 as amended by P.D. 86 and 86-A all powers vested in the barrios shall henceforth be exercised by strengthen and defining the role of the Barangay. P.D. 86-A provides that the collective vies of the people shall be considered in the formation of national policies and programs. In the year 1972 the first designate Barangay Chairman of Barangay 38 was Miss Virgie Alcala and on April 16, 1973. City Mayor Hon Carlos Benares requested an Emergency Citizen Assembly purposely to appoint the corresponding Barangay Officials thru public nomination. Mr. Hilario Paz had been appointed Barangay Captain until the time in the year 1982 when PRESIDENT FERDINAND E. MARCOS called an election for barangay captain and councilmen throughout the country. The results of such election for Barangay Officials in accordance with the votes garnered are as follows to with. Barangay Captain-Felix de Oca Barangay Kagawad -Quintino V. Tibus, Sr. Barangay Kagawad -Minda P. Lobaton Barangay Kagawad -Agustin O. Alzaa Barangay Kagawad -Herminia P. Espe

Barangay Kagawad

-Lordes B. Labay

During the administration of OIC Mayor Amado Parreno in 1986-88, all Barangay Official were appointed for positions, Mr. Tibus, Sr. took oath of office as a Barangay Captain and appointment six persons as members of his Barangay Council. In 1988 the council of Barangay 38 was conducted as collegial election for barangay officials. Mr. Agustin Alzaga was voted Barangay Captain and elected six councilmen and KB Chairman namely: Barangay Kagawad -Romeo Escalona Barangay Kagawad -Emmanuel Alagao Barangay Kagawad -Mariano Relota Barangay Kagawad -Rogelio Romo Barangay Kagawad -Henry Palma (resigned) -Renato Claver (replacement) KB Chairman -Noe King Mr. Alzaga was not able to finish his terms as Barangay Captain due to his untimely demise. Mr. Romeo Escalona, being the number one kagawad took over the position left by Mr. Alzaga by virtue of succession. In line with the 1994 plebiscite election called by the Commission on Election for Barangay Officials. Romeo Escalona was officially elected Barangay Captain. The Barangay Council has appointed Ma. Crestina Montinola as Barangay treasurer and Filipinas Olam as Barangay Secretary. The Barangay Councilmen and SK Chairwomen having majority votes were follows. Barangay Kagawad -Joey Paz Barangay Kagawad -Roselia Alzaga Barangay Kagawad -Emmanuel Alagao Barangay Kagawad -Eduardo Alagao Barangay Kagawad -Rudy Saludar Barangay Kagawad -Noel King Barangay Kagawad -Antonio de Oca SK Chairwomen -Jocelyn Trinidad In the year 1994 under the leadership of Hon Barangay Captain Romeo Escalona ther were many changes and development in the Barangay and with the aid of a Japanese Foundation, a Barangay Hall was duly constructed in 1996, after the year construction of mini-gym was materialized under the administration of Hon Congressman Romeo G. Guanzon. Barangay 38 made various improvement on the instillation of water facilities electrical and drainage system and road widening. Barangay 38 has participated in some civil and private organization and to mentioned Bacolod City most popular fiesta, the MassKara Street Dance contest where they won third place and best in costume for Barangay Category. Famous landmarks of Barangay 38 are: the first Chinese school Tay Tung High School, the Volunteer Chamber Fire Brigade, the oldest department store in Bacolod and Clair Embroidery near Barangay 38 Peoples Hall and other Government offices such as DTI, PAG-IBIG and NLRC. Barangay 38 is blessed with productive and efficient politicians like the late Congressman Romeo G. Guanzon, SK federation Chairwoman Cristin Angelie M. Espinosa and presently Hon. City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia. Barangay 38 was ran by a set of Barangay Officials from 1997 to2002 as follows. Barangay Kagawad -Romeo Escalona Barangay Kagawad -Eduardo Alagao

Barangay Kagawad -Roselia Alzaga Barangay Kagawad -Antonio de Oca Barangay Kagawad -Corazon Solinap Barangay Kagawad -Adrian Melocoton Barangay Kagawad -Fred Lamila (deceased) -Manuel Mendoza (replacement) Barangay Kagawad -Renato Claver SK Chairwomen -Cristine Angelie Espinosa In 2002, Barangay election was call per Commission on Election provision and guidelines. The Following are the newly elected set of officers to date. Barangay Captain-Renato Claver Barangay Kagawad -Jericho B. Geroche Barangay Kagawad -Clemente M. Celis Barangay Kagawad -Manuel M. Mendoza Barangay Kagawad -Aries Mar. R. Relota Barangay Kagawad -Jose Roy B. Reyes Barangay Kagawad -Jose Oamar N. Yee (resigned) -Jennifer F. Yee (replacement) Barangay Kagawad -Roselia M. Alzaga SK Chairwomen -Nicole S. Pahilanga Today, there were many changes and development in the barangay under the able leadership of honorable Punong Barangay Renato Claver and with the support of his council, purok officials, barangay constituents and other sectors. The Barangay 38 has become the vehicle for delivering basic services to the people such as the installation of water facilities, roads and pathway widening in purok sampaguita and purok Adelfa, the improvement of electrical and drainage system, the construction of Barangay Arc, the solid waste management and the clean and green program was properly implemented. Barangay 38 is a drug free awardees and clean and green program awardee. BARANGAY ALIJIS BARANGAY PROFILE Sometimes in year 1962 when the Honorable City Mayor transmitted his first endorsement to the City Council of Bacolod a map prepared by the City Engineers which contains and indicate therein the different boundaries of the proposed Barrios, it was then that ORDINANCE NO. 116, series of 1962 was approved. In 1995, Barangay Alijis started to boost up its name from the rest of the Barangays in the City because of its landmark, the St. Jude Thaddeus Shrine. The invincible Barangay Captain Hon. Pepito T. Malapitan from 1994 until the present, recognizes it as "THE SHRINE OF HOPE" because of its full support to the development of the Barangay as a whole community. Barangay Alijis is one of the best and most progressive Barangay in Bacolod City. The Barangay can be found in the Southern part of Bacolod City and has land area of 360.4476 hectares with a population of 15,771 these composed of 2,628 households. There are now 29 Puroks in Barangay Alijis wherein 30% is the unemployment rate since most of the households are working and 25% of the households are now squatting. Crimes are not much of a problem in Barangay Alijis. An agricultural area gradually improves and develops into an Industrial site. Soon it will be known not only with its Shrine but also with the opening

of FOOD TERMINAL and SOUTH BOUND TERMINAL wherein most of the constituents look forward for the job opportunities it can offer. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND BARANGAY ALIJIS is a thriving rural barangay in Bacolod City. Hailed as one of the best Barangay of Bacolod. Alijis boasts of its glorious pasts. The named Alijis was taken from the word “AGIHIS”, a shell used to abound in the area. During the Spanish Era, Spaniard found it hard to pronounce “Agihis”, was formed. Through the years, the name alijis was used by the folk and adopted as the name of the place up to the present. In accordance with section 3 of republic Act 2264, the City Council of Bacolod has the power to create barrios within its territorial jurisdiction and defined its boundaries. It was April 5 of the year 1962 when the honorable City Mayor transmitted his first endorsement to the City Council of Bacolod a map prepared by the City Engineer, which contains and indicate therein the different boundaries of the proposed barrios. It was then that ORDINANCE NO. 116; series of 1962 was approved and shall take effect on the first day of May. The first concrete road was two kilometers long from the high-way but it served as the barangay’s main road and access road for cargo vehicles going to Murcia. It was only 3rd quarter of 1994 when things began to change for Barangay Alijis. The newly elected Barangay Officials to change Alijis for a better Barangay. As years go by, Barangay Alijis is known not only to Bacolenos but also to the other provinces and countries because of the St. Jude Thaddeus Shrine which was constructed the year 1995. PHYSICAL PROFILE Barangay Alijis is located at the southern part of Bacolod City, which a total land area of 360.4476 hectares. It is composed of 27 puroks. It is also as one of the Industrial sites in Bacolod City. Almost 70 % of the agricultural area was gradually converted into residential area. Barangay Alijis is four kilometers away from the heart of the City. It has the land area of 360.4476 hectares. It is surrounded by the five Barangays. Bounded in the south by Barangay Taculing, by Barangay Mansilingan in the north, East by Barangay Handumanan, and Tangub in the south and by Singcang in the west.

BARANGAY ESTEFANIA HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Barangay Estefania before and until now is widely known for its large tracts of agricultural lands, more commonly called haciendas, owned by prominent families known for their benevolent in donating some of their properties for social and charitable purposes. These families include, among others, the Maravilla and Gonzaga clans. Estefania Maravilla, considerd the matriarch of the Maravilla family was a spinster and Roman, his nephew, was fortunate to inherit all her properties after her death. When communities were organized to become barrios the name Estefania came in handy and the birth or Barrio Esrtifania came in to being. Said name was found further social acceptance when Roman Maravilla donated portion of his property for the establishment of the Estefania Elem. School. During the Marcos era, when barangay were organized, Barrio Estefania became Barangay Estefania as it is now.

Date chartered: May 1, 1962 Bacolod City Ordinances No. 109 Series of 1962 PHYSICAL PROFILE Land Area - 1,082.3512 hectares/10,823,512 sq. m. Topogaphy - Relatively plain w/ Cabacuan and Ngalan River passing along the Brgy. BOUNDARIES North Municipality of Talisay Northwest Barangay Bata West Barangay Mandalagan Southwest Barangay Villamonte South Barangay Vista Alegre East Barangay Granada BARANGAY GRANADA HISTORICAL BACKGROUND GRANADA, 10 kilometers north-east of the heart of the City of Bacolod with the total area of 2,984.621 hectares and a population of 18,923 ( in 2004). Its legend has two (2) versions. One was that of a Spanish soldier who approached the native who was then planting and asked about the name of the place. The native conversant of Spanish language, thought he was asked the name of the tree and so he answered "GRANADA". The other one was that, when the Spaniards set foot in this place they saw a fruit-bearing tree abundantly growing which looks like a guava. They identified the tree as "Granada" and so, they find it comfortable to call the place "Granada". In 1854, Granada was proclaimed by the Spanish Queen as an independent municipality annexed to Negros Occidental which is then a civil province with thirty four (34) municipalities. Its first appointed Presidente Municipal was Aquilino Sausao. However, by circumstances his descendants later changed their family name to Sause. In 1902, under the American Rule, the Civil Governor of the province was Leandro Locsin while the First Philippine Commission was established with Jose Ruiz de Luzuriaga as appointed member, Locsin recommended to the Commission that the number of municipalities be reduced to twenty one (21) since the province could no longer financially support all of them, especially the smaller ones. And so became, on April 21, 1902 by virtue of Commission Act 762, Granada along with the other municipalities were transformed into a barrio annexed to Bacolod City. Alangilan, Estefania and Vista Alegre were formerly part of Granada. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION As been describe, Barangay Granada is among the rural barangay but classifies as first class barangay of the City of Bacolod. It is bounded in the east by Barangay Alangilan; in the west by Barangay Estefania; in the north by the City of Talisay; in the southeast by the Municipality of Murcia and in the southeast by Barangay Vista Alegre. This barangay is among the biggest barangays in terms of land area. It has a total land area of 2,984.621 hectares. Of this area, 25% is residential; 70% is agricultural and 5% utilized for other needs. Barangay Granada is known for its coolness attributed by its basically being agricultural area. Travelling around the Barangay will provide a scene

for agricultural production. Soil is suited for planting and its natural coolness contributes to the production of seasonal fruits such as kaimito, santol, lanzones, and rambutan, to name few. BARANGAY TACULING Barangay Taculing is the second largest barangay in the city in terms of population. With 22 subdivision in its domain. It is considered as the "Land of Subdivisions". It is where the Bacolod City National High School is situated. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND According to a legend, there was an ex-captain of a ship who brought a large tract of land in a place which is now known as Barangay Taculing. For sentimental reason, he named his newly acquired property Taculin in memory of his ship, Taculin. Form his land grew in abundance wild grapes called Bicang. Its fruit was glossy black when ripe in which the people called it tuling in their native dialect. Because of this, the native called their place Tuling before it was purchase by the ex-captain. There was confusion as to the name of the place. Some people called it Tuling while others called it Taculin. But as the years went on the people gradually called the place Taculing for proper identification. In order to officially identify the place, the Barangay Council of 1964-1968 passed a resolution sponsored by Councilmen Ivar Solidom and Rodolfo Aspan to officially name the barangay as Barangay Taculing. The offices of the City Mayor, City Council, City Superintendent of Schools, City Treasurer, Division Superintendent of Schools of Negros Occidental and the Secretary of Education, Manila were each furnished a copy of the resolution. Since then, the place is called, Barangay Taculing. PHYSICAL PROFILE Location Barangay Taculing is geographically located in the central part of Bacolod City, that is 3.3 kilometers away from City proper. It is bounded on the Northwest by the City Proper, on the east by Barangay Mansilingan, on the south by Barangay Alijis, on the southwest by Barangay Singcang, and on the northeast by Barangay Villamonte and Vista Alegre. BARANGAY TANGUB HISTORICAL BACKGROUND A story handed down form the early residents of Barangay about hew this place got its name. Long ago, the Barangay was covered with thick forest with wild animals and birds. One day while the villagers were having their noonday rest in their cogon huts, they heard an unusual sound. The strong and brave, curios to know what the sound was, left their huts in hurry with their spears and dogs and proceeded to the direction of sound. It was not long before they caught sight of the biggest deer in the world. They set a strong trap near the south of the Magsungay creek because they believed that the deer must be very thirsty and they anxiously watched the trap. After a while they heard a faint rushing sound and it get louder and louder and a few seconds later the biggest deer in the world was running towards the trap. The villagers had a big feast after that, since that time, people called the place “TANGAB” Which means trap in English.

It was on 1950 when the Mayor of Bacolod appointed the first Barrio Lieutenant and in 1967 it was formally made a Barrio and the name TANGUB was adopted by the residents.