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Barangay Bantigue 2005-2006 Socio-Economic Profile 1

Historical Background

Barangay Bantigue is one of the historical places in the province. Devotees from the Province and from different parts of the Philippines come to the miraculous Sta. Felomina as their promise (panata) to the saint not only during her feast days but anytime they need her intercession for supplications.

Before World War II, Masbate seas

were already known all over the Philippines for the abundance of its big and varied kinds of fish. This news has attracted residents of Panggangan Calape, Bohol. So they ventured fishing in Masbate hoping that its fish will give them abundance for a comfortable and luxurious life.

In 1935, four families of fishermen sailed 5 days and nights to Masbate. The weather was windy causing their trip to be a bit rough (mabalud). When they arrived, they found a place they liked. They found the owner and asked permission to reside in his land. Fortunately, the owner agreed with some conditions: that they farm, plant coconuts and other productive plants.

Months after, one of these migrant’s child got sick. The native doctor (albularyo) applied several medications but to no avail. The child remained sick. One day, the native doctor brought leaves and bark of a buro-bantigue tree as a last remedy. He however, gave the condition that should the child get cured, the place should be named after this tree. In desperation after hearing this, the parents cried and promised that if their child gets well of this last remedy, they will dance the child in front of the Santa Felomina on her feast days. A tradition they do in Bohol. After a few days, the child miraculously got up and ate, sign that the child got well. Thus, the place was called Bantigue in fulfillment of the medic condition.

When the Saint’s feast came, the parents danced their child in front of Santa Felomina unmindful of the tears, sweat and tiredness felt to fulfill their promise. From then on, people asking and receiving favors through her intercessions attend her feast celebrations to dance in front of her. Sta. Felomina has been known to be miraculous and intercedes for those needing

BARANGAY BANTIGUE

Barangay Bantigue Facade


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help not only on her feast days but also on ordinary days. Eventually, the dance has become a tradition not only for this family but for all those she has touched.

Geographic Location

Bantigue is bounded by Masbate Pass and Brgy. Cawayan Exterior in North, Masbate Harbor in South, Masbate Pass and Masbate Bay in East and Brgy. Batuhan in West.

Land Area

Brgy. Bantigue has a total land area of 209.9736 hectares representing 1.11% of the total land area of the City of 18,789.23 hectares. Land Use Trends

Almost 94% of the land area is

generally used for agricultural purposes.

GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE

Figure 1: Map of Barangay Bantigue

Agricultural land



Table 1 Land Use, Barangay Bantigue

Masbate City, 2003

Land Use Area/Has % Share

Agricultural Residential Institutional Commercial

199.2857 1.2866 9.4013 -

94% 0.60% 5% -

All land uses 209.9736 100% Source: CLUP, 2002

Figure 2

Land Use Potentials A large portion of land is suitable for agricultural activities. It is being utilized for planting vegetable crops like eggplant, beans, okra, squash, camote tops, etc., which provides daily sustenance for families and additional livelihood. There are portions potential for forestry and fruit-bearing trees plantation. The opening of road is the cutting edge of progress in the barangay. It significantly leads to more land use potentials. One, it allows efficient delivery of goods to other barangays through its farm-to-market road. Second, is the influx of commercial establishments due to accessibility to other nearby barangays. Further, it is utilized to facilitate easy transport of materials needed by the barangay for the implementation of significant infrastructure projects that lead to its socio-economic advancement.

Brgy Bantigue Land Use

95%

1% 4% 0%

Agricultural Residential Institutional Commercial


Political Subdivision Barangay Bantigue is a coastal barangay which is composed of 7 (seven) puroks. The number and name of each purok are as follows: Purok 1- Sibobog, Purok 2- Lao-Lao, Purok 3- Turingan, Purok 4- Boraw, Purok 5- Bangkulis, Purok 6- Tilapia and Purok 7- Bolinao. Each Purok is represented and administered by barangay councilor and Purok president in all barangay concerns.

Natural Characteristics: (Physiography and Slope) Barangay Bantigue shared the city’s general terrain of a surface configuration ranging from slightly undulating to rolling and from hilly to mountainous. It has a narrow to broad hydrosols, flat coastal plains and alluvial fans are frequent indentures of the rugged and irregular coastline. Soil

The coastal rolling and mountainous area soil that embraces Barangay Bantigue is mostly Bolinao Clay Loam of about 400.63 hectares, Himayangan Sandy Clay Loam of about 200.3 hectares and Hydrosol of about 200.33 hectares respectively. The solum of Bolinao Clay provides a good foothold for crops. The surface soil, being friable and fine granular clay loam, contains a fair amount of organic matter. It is easily prepared to good tilt under optimum moisture condition. The soil is sufficiently deep for planting any crop.

The subsoil possessed a high water holding capacity because of its heavy texture, good granulation, and slight compactness. The internal drainage is fair due to its good structure. Hydrosols type of soil are also found in this coastal barangay which is generally characterized by a brackish aqueous horizon of surface water ranging in depth 5 to 100 centimeters or more depending upon the rise and fall of the tide. Underneath this aqueous layer is the sub-aqueous horizon equivalent to horizon “A” in the normal profile. It is slimy, yellowish brown, grayish brown to gray, fine sandy clay, silty clay to clay with plenty of under composed organic matter. The depth ranges from 20 to 70 centimeters. The sub-aqueous layer is underlain by the basal or “B” horizon of ashy gray, slimy, coarse candy clay from 20 to 60 to more than 160 centimeters depth.


Hydrogeology The quality of water of Barangay Bantigue is rated poor to fair with sediments content. This is due to the fact that their main source of water comes from shallow and deep well. Potable water is sourced from spring in Sitio Purang. Even though their drinking water is naturally produced, proper care must be exercised. Natural Resources (Coastal/Marine and Forest) Barangay Bantigue is blessed with natural resources. They have forest and coastal/marine resources. The forest resources are found mainly on the rugged slopes of the barangay. Some important commercial forest trees in the area are narra, acacia, gemilina, ipil-ipil, etc. Unfortunately, some areas were denuded for barangay road widening, opening of road and occupation of houses. There are areas being reforested and protected. In fact, a watershed will be established to secure the barangay with an ample supply of water. The trees plantation is niche for some fauna like snakes and birds like seagull (“lapay”) and flora like wild orchids. The coastal/ marine area of Bantigue hosts to a wide variety of fishes, soft and hard corals, and other marine life creatures. Commonly found fish species are sardine, milkfish, sigarid, terapon, stingray, needle fish, mullet, tuna,

barracuda, shells and other species that are found in the sea of Masbate. There is also an existing large area of mangroves and areas to be developed for mangrove reforestation area. These mangroves serve as protection to sea-life creatures from flood, typhoon and other related risks. The deployment of Bantay Dagat within the barangay secures the proper protection and management of their coastal resources.


Population Size, Number of Households, Population Growth As of 2005, the total population of Barangay Bantigue stands at 2564 with 532 total number of households. The number of households per purok is enumerated in table 3. Average annual population growth rate is 1.202% in 1995-2000 and projected to decrease at 1.235% in 2000-2005 to 1.150% in 2005-2010.

Table 2

Number of Households by Purok Barangay Bantigue

Purok Total Households Total Members Total Members Male

Total Members Female

Purok 1 89 391 202 189

Purok 2 70 354 183 171

Purok 3 92 608 305 303

Purok 4 61 121 63 58

Purok 5 66 349 202 147

Purok 6 65 305 145 160

Purok 7 89 436 234 202

TOTAL 532 2564 1334 1230 Source: CBMS, 2005

The breakdown of ages in the barangay is reflected on the table below.

Table 3

Age Breakdown Barangay Bantigue

Age Breakdown Total Population

Infants Birth (less than 1 yr old) 64

Children 0-5 yrs old 447

Children 6-12 yrs old 589

HH members 13-16 yrs old 248

HH members 6-16 yrs old 837

HH member 10 yrs old and above 1790

HH members of the labor force 780 Source: CBMS, 2005

DEMOGRAPHY


Figure 3

Population Density Actual population density of Barangay Bantigue is 1221 person per square kilometer. It is projected to increase in the years to come. Contributory factors on its increase are the urban populace shifting to rural areas like barangay Bantigue, due to land constraints and high land prices. The presence of coastal road to and from the city is big factor in the increasing population density of this barangay. Likewise, Barangay Bantigue is one of the rural barangays that is in close proximity to poblacion.

Fertility: Child-Woman Ratio A total fertility rate of 0.97 or 97 children aged 0-4 0 to women of reproductive age (15-49 years old) child to woman ratio. This data indicate that it has a relatively higher fertility rate as compared to urban barangays and some rural barangays.

Brgy Bantigue Age Breakdown

64 447

589

248

8371790

780

Infants Birth (less than 1 yr old) Children 0-5 yrs old

Children 6-12 yrs old HH members 13-16 yrs old

HH members 6-16 yrs old HH member 10 yrs old and above

HH members of the labor force


Roads

Road is critical to development since it facilitates the mobility of products and people in the area. It promotes economic activity.

In Barangay Bantigue, roads like

farm to market road are rough and graveled. Pathways are concrete

connecting different puroks, others are narrow and rough.

The coastal road on the other hand is rough and graveled. This road has a

huge impact on the socio-economic development of the barangay. Road improvement is a priority of the present administration. Port

To facilitate docking of small motor

boats coming from barangays of Masbate City and other municipalities, a 1.50meters wide and 54.00 meters long port is

constructed which is located in Purok 3.

Drainage and Sewerage Drainage and sewerage are practically non-existent. All natural drains go directly to the rivers.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES

Barangay Road

Barangay Port


Other Infrastructures Table 4

Other Infrastructures Barangay Bantigue

INFRASTRUCTURE PUROK DESCRIPTION

Barangay Hall 2 -1-storey concrete building, area (5.40mX6.20m=33.48sq.m)

Barangay Plaza and Court 3 -area (30.30mX35.70m=1081.71sq.m) -concrete stage, area (4.50mX8.60m=38.70sq.m)

Church/Chapel 3 -concrete building, area (5.50mX12.30m=67.65sq. m)

Day Care Center 3

Tinago

Sabang

-1-storey concrete building -area (6.00mX4.00m=24sq.m) -Light materials -area( 4.50mX5.60m=25.20sq.m) -Light materials -area( 6.00mX4.70m=28.20sq.m)

Elementary School Tinago

Health Center 3 -1-storey concrete building -area( 8.20mX5.20m=42.64sq.m)

City Agriculture Field Office

3 -concrete building -area (6.30mX4.60m=28.98sq.m)

Source: Office of the Barangay Captain, 2006

Water

Water supply within the barangay may be rated as poor to fair with the population largely dependent on shallow well, deep well and even springs and creeks. The waters from deep well areas are, in general, of good quality. Care must be exercised, however, in limestone formations where calcium carbonates are

the major content. The aquifers are generally susceptible to pollution caused by the activities of man and animals. As reflected on the table 3, 51%% or 126

households don’t have access to safe water facility vis-à-vis drinking water.

In order to promote the general well-

being of the people, Level II or the community water system-shared was developed with spring (bukal) as its main source. This will ensure that the populace will have a source of drinking water that is accessible and potable. With this, the occurrence of water borne-diseases is

expected to decrease particularly among children who are vulnerable to these kinds of diseases.

Community Level Water System


The barangay has a power generated water system. It has an elevated

water tank of about 3mX3mX3m with a 3.5kms pipeline from the source to distribution lines. Five communal faucet were constructed from it

Table 5 Inventory of Water Facilities

Barangay Bantigue

Type of water facility Total 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Total 532 89 70 92 61 66 65 89

Community water system-own 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Community water system-shared 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Deep well-own 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Deep well-shared 12 1 1 2 0 0 8 0

Artesian well-own 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Artesian well-shared 518 87 69 130 21 66 57 88

Dug/shallow well-own 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Dug/shallow well-shared 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

River, stream, lake, spring, bodies of water 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bottled water 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Source: CBMS, 2005

Table 6 Access To Safe Water

Barangay Bantigue

PUROK Total Households

Households W/ Access

To SWS

Percentage Household W/O Access

To SWS

Percentage

01 89 88 98.88 1 1.12

02 70 70 100 0 0

03 92 132 100 0 0

04 61 21 100 0 0

05 66 66 100 0 0

06 65 65 100 0 0

07 89 88 98.88 1 1.12

TOTAL 532 530 99.60 2 0.40 Source: CBMS, 2005


Power Supply/Electricity

The barangay has no MASELCO connection. However private and barangay generators served the 280 households with electricity. It operates from 6:00PM to 10:00PM.

Table 7 Inventory of Electric Facilities

Barangay Bantigue

PUROK With

Electricity Without

Electricity

1 55 34

2 52 18

3 73 59

4 11 10

5 27 39

6 25 40

7 37 52

TOTAL 280 252 Source: CBMS, 2005

Transportation

Boat or banca is the main mode of transportation of the residents from their barangay to poblacion. With the opening of coastal road, the barangay can now be accessed by motorcycles and other land transportation to and from the barangay.

Table 8 Inventory of the Modes of Transportation

Barangay Bantigue

Mode of Transportation Number Schedule or Frequency of Travel

Banca or boat 17 6:30 AM-6:00PM daily

Source: Office of the Barangay Captain,2005

Barangay Solar Power

Motorboat transportation


Communications

Mobile phone is the only communication facility in the barangay. It is powered by SMART Communications and GLOBE.

Cemetery

Barangay Bantigue has no burial grounds. Residents bury their dead at the new cemetery in Barangay Nursery.

Solid Waste Management The majority of solid wastes within the barangay are composed of household wastes, agricultural wastes like leaf litters and coconut husks and other biodegradable materials can also be found.

The wastes are often dumped or burned by residents in backyard pits. Those residing near the sea or along the coastline just dumped their garbage at the sea. Some dispose wastes literally anywhere. There are some households that practice recycling and composting. Compost wastes are used as fertilizers.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE


Summary of CBMS Indicators

Barangay Bantigue

Area of Concern

Indicator Number Proportion Rank

Health

1. Proportion of children 0-5 years old who died.

2 0.40 13

2. Proportion of women who died due to pregnancy related-cause.

1 1.50 12

Nutrition 3. Proportion of children 0-5 years old who are moderately and severely underweight.

109 24.40 5

Shelter

4. Proportion of households who are squatters. 139 26.10 4

5. Proportion of households with makeshift housing.

29 5.50 9

Water & Sanitation

6. Proportion of households without access to safe water. 2 0.40 11

7. Proportion of households without access to sanitary toilet facilities. 382 71.80 2

Education

8. Proportion of children 6-12 years old not in elementary. 128 21.70 6

9. Proportion of children 13-16 years old not in high school. 180 72.59 1

Income

10. Proportion of households with income less than the poverty threshold.

167 31.40 3

11. Proportion of households with income less than the food threshold.

111 20.90 7

12. Proportion of households who eat less than three meals a day. 57 10.70 8

Employment 13. Unemployment Rate 35 4.50 10

Peace and Order

14. Proportion of household members victimized by crime. 0 0 14

Source: CBMS, 2005

POVERTY PROFILE


Based on the table above, it revealed that the top five Minimum Basic Need of Barangay Bantigue are the following: 1) Proportion of children 13-16 years old not in high school; 2) Proportion of households without access to sanitary toilet facilities; 3) Proportion of households with income less than the poverty threshold; 4) Proportion of households living in squatter areas 5) Proportion of households with members 0-5 who are malnourished. It can be derived that poverty poses the main concern of the barangay as well as the city. Hence, programs and projects developed by the city government should be geared towards poverty reduction.

Summary of Issues/Concerns and Challenges

1. Proportion of children 13-16 years

old not in high school

Road improvement/concreting to facilitate the access of vehicles that would bring children (13-16 years old) to Malinta where high school is located

Grant scholarship to poor but deserving students.

2. On proportion of households with no access to sanitary toilet facilities.

Almost 73% or 180 households do not have sanitary toilet. This means that there is an indiscriminate dumping of human waste anywhere which may pose hazard to the health condition of the populace. In view of this, the barangay may allocate funds for this problem so that public or a private toilet should be constructed with common septic tank.

3. Proportion of household with

income less than the poverty threshold.

Encourage investors in the barangay to open new livelihood opportunities that will provide the residents job that will give them a permanent monthly income.


Provide capital for food processing projects and other small scale business.

Skills enhancement training for residents in preparation for job opportunities such as welders, mechanics, and other related works.

Intensification of seeds and animal dispersal with fertilizer and agricultural equipment.

4. Other social concern that should be given priority:

Health- upgrade health facilities and provide additional health equipment to provide better heal th care services to those in need. Also increase in the allotment for medicines should be included in the budget of the barangay.

Social Welfare- there is a need to construct an additional day care center to cater children 3-6 years old. Moreover, day care centers should be given budget for the provision of educational materials to children as well as the classroom for better comprehension and familiarization of the pre-school children. For the vulnerable groups, mutual aid system should be given.

5. Proportion of households living in squatter areas

An increase in the population of the barangay calls for the need to expand its barangay site. Thus, acquisition of barangay site should be given priority by the barangay council.

6. Proportion of households with

members 0-5 who are malnourished

Supplemental feeding

Mother’s class


TOP 1

73% Households With Members Not in High School

Figure 4


TOP 2 MBN:

72% Households with No Access To Sanitary Toilet Facility

Figure 5


TOP 3 MBN:

31% Households Living Below Poverty Threshold

Figure 6


TOP 4 MBN:

26% Household Is Squatter

Figure 7


TOP 5 MBN:

24% Households with Members 0-5 Who Are Malnourished

Figure 8


The programs of the city government are geared towards poverty reduction. Developmental social programs and projects are being conceive to provide quality education, better health care, security, and empowering all sectors of the society.

Education

The greatest challenge of the Department of Education with the LGU is to provide quality education among children in elementary and secondary level. It may seem elusive but it can be achieved through provision of programs and projects anchored on academic excellence and education for all.

Bantigue Elementary School is the only primary school present in the

barangay. It caters to children 6-12 years old. However, there are children above 12 years old who still avail elementary education. This is a complete elementary school covering an area of one (1) hectare. It is complemented with1:1 teacher-classroom ratio and approximately 1:47 teacher-pupil ratio. Performance indicators of the elementary school also reflect that it has a graduation rate of 95.65% with almost 0% drop-out rate. Other indicators are found on table 13.

The facilities of Bantigue Elementary School in terms of its classrooms are

basically good with and two classrooms that need repair. However, school facilities deemed necessary for the total development are lacking. Absence of library room, school canteen, and industrial arts, agriculture and and insufficiency of toilets and laboratory facilities are setbacks in the educational system of the school. Thus, there is a need to install/construct such facilities in order to provide better learning and hands-on experience of the lessons being taught to the school children.

The accessibility of elementary and secondary education poses another problem of the barangay. Barangay Bantigue has 128 children (6-12 years old) or a proportion of 21.70 who are not attending elementary education. For secondary or high school, a total of 180 children ages 13-16 years old or a proportion 72.59% who are not attending secondary education.

SOCIAL PROFILE

Bantigue Elementary School


Table 9 Number of Enrollees

Bantigue Elementary School Barangay Bantigue

Grade/Level

Number of Enrollees

2006-2007

I 120

II 98

III 106

IV 93

V 68

VI 79

TOTAL 564

Source: City DEP ED, 2006

Table 10

Inventory of School Facilities Bantigue Elementary School

Barangay Bantigue

School Facilities With Without

Library/Reading Room X

Laboratory X

Sports Facilities/Playground X

School Clinic X

Comfort Rooms X

School Canteen X

Auditorium X

Admin. Office X

Industrial Arts, Agriculture & H.E. room X Source: City DepEd, 2006

Table 11 Inventory of School Classrooms a0d Construction Materials Used


Level

Type of Classroom/Building

Construction Materials Used

Condition

I 4 PRCD For repair

II 4 Macos Type Good

III 4 TEEP-Steel, iron, cement

For repair

IV 4 DECS, Stnc Good

V 4 DepEd Bldg Good

VI 4 TEEP-Steel, iron, cement

Good

Type 1 – Nipa and Wood Type 3 – Masonry and Wood Type 2 – Wood with protective fire new front Type 4 – Steel, iron, concrete and masonry

Source: City DepEd, 2006


Table 12 Number of Teachers and Classroom per School and Level


School/Level No. of Teachers No. of Classrooms

I 3 3

II 3 3

III 3 3

IV 2 2

V 2 2

VI 2 2

1 special teacher 1 EPP/HE Room

TOTAL 16 16 Source: City DepEd, 2006

Table 13 Performance Indicators Bantigue Elementary School SY 2006-2007

INDICATOR RATE

Participation Rate 77.24

Retention Rate 86.60

Transition Rate 97.14

Cohort- Survival Rate 58.27

Repetition Rate 2.91

Dropout Rate 0

Graduation Rate 95.65

Completion Rate 50.38 Source: City DepEd, 2006


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BANTIGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Figure 9

SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN


Literacy

The proportion of literates in Barangay Bantigue stands at 95.30%. It shows that only 4.70% are not literate. Of the total population of 10 years old and above, there are 84 individuals who are not able to do simple reading and writing. Of these 84, there are 43 female and 41 male. Purok 3 has the highest number of not literates with 20 while Purok 4 has the lowest with only 6 household members.

Table 14 Literates 10 Years Old And Above

Barangay Bantigue

Purok Literate Not Literate Total Percentage

Male Female Male Female

01 139 131 8 7 15 5.26

02 123 113 6 4 10 4.06

03 212 183 10 10 20 4.82

04 42 36 4 5 9 10.34

05 134 89 7 6 13 5.51

06 107 101 3 9 12 5.45

07 153 143 3 2 5 1.66

Total 910 796 41 43 84 4.70 Source: CBMS, 2005

Health

The health services offered by the city government are being accessed by the people of Barangay Bantigue in the Health Center. The health center of the barangay is equipped with weighing scale, table and chair, BP Apparatus and posters. It has one (1) midwife and nine (9) Barangay Health Workers. It also has 1 traditional birth attendant (TBA) who helps in maternal deliveries. The health providers don’t just implement health programs, they too monitor and visit households to conduct health services. The city doctors, nurses and dentists are also conducting a monthly visit to give medical services to the barangay.

Barangay Health Center


With the existing facilities of the health center, patients of the barangay with minor medical and dental needs sought care at BHS while major cases are being brought to any government or private hospitals at Masbate poblacion where there is adequate facilities and equipment. One of the problems encountered by the barangay is the insufficiency of medical supplies and other basic health equipment and facilities such as examination bed, sphygmanometer, etc. Morbidity rate is 354/1000 population and Mortality rate is 387/1000 population. The leading causes of morbidity:

1. Acute Respiratory Infection 2. Hypertension 3. Parasitism 4. Wounds 5. TB Suspect

The leading causes of mortality:

1. Pulmonary Tuberculosis 2. Renal Diseases 3. Senility

The proportion of malnourished children of barangay Bantigue is high. In fact, it is on the top five minimum Basic needs of the barangay. As reflected on Table 15, it as a malnutrition rate of 24.40 0r 109 0-5 year -old children is severely or moderately underweight. Adequate food and proper nutrition for the children is very important so that they would grow healthy and develop fully particularly the mental and

physical aspects.

Table 15 Malnutrition Rate

Barangay Bantigue

Purok Malnourished Children Total Percentage

Male Female

1 7 7 14 23.33

2 1 8 9 12.86

3 13 20 33 43.42

4 5 8 13 28.26

5 6 6 12 17.91

6 0 3 3 5.45

7 15 10 25 34.24

Total 47 62 109 24.40 Source: CBMS, 2005

Children looking for shells to eat


Family Planning Method

14%0%0%0%0%0%

55%

0%6%

24%1%

Rhythm method Mucus Body temperature

IUD Condom Diaphragm

Pills Injectible Vasectomy

Tubal ligation Other (withdrawal)

Health is likewise concern with the use of contraceptive among couples in Barangay Bantigue. The barangay has 532 couples. Of the said number, only 143 couples are practicing family planning methods. Among the enumerated methods below, the majority use pills. With small number of couples engaged in family planning method, there is a big possibility that the population will continuously increase. Thus, advocacy on responsible parenthood, proper care for children, etc. is needed. This is necessary to help parents realize their important roles to their families.

Table 16

Couples Engaged in Family Planning Method Barangay Bantigue

Source: CBMS, 2005

Figure10

Family Planning Method

Total Number Couples Engaged in Family Planning

Rhythm method 20

Mucus 0

Body temperature 0

IUD 0

Condom 0

Diaphragm 0

Pills 80

Injectible 0

Vasectomy 8

Tubal ligation 34

Other (withdrawal) 1

Total 143


Sanitary Toilet

Based on Community Based Monitoring System of 2006, 71.80% or 180 of the 532 total number of households don’t have sanitary toilet facility with Purok 7 having the highest with 74 households. Among the puroks, Purok 3 has the highest access to toilet facilities with 48 households of the 150 total households with toilet facilities.

Table 17

Inventory of Toilet Facilities Barangay Bantigue

PUROK NAME

TOTAL # OF HH’S

HOUSEHOLDS W/ STF

PERCENTAGE

HOUSEHOLDS W/O STF

PERCENTAGE

1 89 26 29.21 63 70.79

2 70 32 45.72 38 54.28

3 92 48 52.17 44 47.83

4 61 13 21.31 48 78.69

5 66 10 15.15 56 84.85

6 65 6 9.23 59 90.77

7 89 15 16.86 74 83.14

TOTAL 532 150 28.20 382 71.80

Source: CBMS, 2005

Social Welfare

Improved quality of social services is one of the major concerns of the city. It aims to provide all the essential needs of the people particularly to those who are underprivileged. Social services are geared to reach even the remotest barangay of the city. Services such as family counseling, gender and development, pre marriage counseling, day care services, senior citizens, and self employment assistance and emergency assistance are provided. On one hand, for the children’s welfare, three day care centers are presently existent in the barangay with three day care workers. These are located in the Proper, Sitio Tinago and Sitio Sabang. The number of enrollees in the Proper is 90, Sitio Tinago-72 and Sitio Sabang 48. There are three community organizations present in the barangay. These are Women’s Organization, Senior Citizen and Youth Organization (MCYC). These organizations remained strong and continue to help in empowering women and youth alike and support to elders.


Persons with disabilities are also a main concern of the social welfare. The barangay has a total of 21 physically challenged individuals.

Table 18

Persons with Disabilities Barangay Bantigue

Purok Number of persons with Disabilities Type of Disability

I 6

-Blind (one eye) -Diasbled (hand

II 9

-Mongoloid -Blind (one eye) -Paralysis -Mute -Deformity -Polio -Mental Impairment

III

7

-Disabled (hand) -Paralysis -Cleff palate -Deaf -Blind and Mute -Deformity

IV 2

-With Cleff Palate -Paralysis

V

5

-Blurred vision -Paralysis (hand) -Deaf -Paralysis

VI 5

-Mongoloid -Mute and Deaf

VII 2

-Blind (one eye) -Blind and Mute -Mental Impairment

Total 36

Source: CBMS, 2005

Housing

Housing or shelter is not much a concern of the barangay. Based on Community Based Monitoring System conducted by the LGU, of the 532 total number of households only 29 households have shelter made of makeshift materials (barong-barong). This signifies that their shelter is not durable in the next five years on any natural calamities and other related causes.


Also, there are only 139 households or 26.10% are squatters in the barangay. This signifies a relatively hi gh number. The rest of the households are tenants or have permission to construct their houses on a particular land/lot from the landowner.

Table 19 Households Living in Blighted Areas

Barangay Bantigue

Purok Total

Households Number of Squatters

Percentage

1 89 7 7.85

2 70 39 55.71

3 92 70 76.08

4 61 18 29.51

5 66 5 7.57

6 65 0 0

7 89 0 0

Total 532 139 26.1 Source: CBMS, 2005

Table 20 Households with Makeshift Housing

Barangay Bantigue

Purok Total

Households

Households With

Makeshift Materials

Percentage

1 89 1 1.12

2 70 6 8.57

3 92 18 13.63

4 61 0 0

5 66 0 0

6 65 1 1.54

7 89 3 3.37

Total 532 29 5.5 Source: CBMS, 2005

Protective Services

A total of 13 Barangay Police were assigned to different puroks of Barangay Bantigue. These police personnel are armed with police paraphernalia to effectively implement peace and order in


the barangay. All puroks have a regular on duty Barangay Police or “tanod” with five (5) members of Barangay Unified Force (BUF) assigned to assist them in monitoring the barangay especially during night time in order to assure the residents of a safe and peaceful community.

The barangay has an organized

barangay justice system headed by Lupon assigned. Through this justice system, petty crimes can be resolved in barangay

level. This is reflected on the 0% crime rate or zero crime was reported in Barangay Bantigue in 2005.

Table 21 Inventory of Barangay Police Personnel

Barangay Bantigue

Purok No. of Barangay Police Assigned

I 2

II 1

III 2

IV 2

V 2

VI 1

VII 3

Total 13 Source: Office of the Barangay Captain,2006

Table 22

Inventory of Police Personnel Paraphernalia Barangay Bantigue

Paraphernalia Number

Night Stick 12 pieces

Flashlight 12 pieces

Handcuffs 12 sets

Arnis 12 sets

Whistle 5 pieces

Uniform 12 sets

Multicab none Source: Office of the Barangay Captain, 2006

Barangay Police Personnel


Sports and Recreation

One of the programs of the city government is to provide recreational facilities in every barangay for the development of the youth. It is also a mechanism that will veer them away from vices. The barangay plaza and basketball court present in the barangay serve as their sports facilities. These are the venue where they can play basketball and other games. The children likewise utilize the sports facilities in their elementary school. Some

residents opt to spend their spare time on videoke or movie house.

Below is the inventory of recreational

facilities present in the barangay.

Table 23

Inventory of Sports and Recreational Facilities Barangay Bantigue

Purok

Name of Facilities Present

Type

Condition Public Private

03, 04, 07 Plaza, Basketball Court

X Good

03 and 05 Playground X Good

03 Videoke House X Good

03 Movie/Video House X Good

03 and 06 Billiard Hall Source: Office of the Barangay Captain,2006

School Playground

Barangay Plaza and Court


Religion and Culture

Although the people of Barangay Bantigue are predominantly Catholic, there are other religions present. These are Seventh Day Adventist, Born Again, Jehovas Witness, Muslim, Baptist and Iglesia Ni Cristo.

Table 24 Inventory of Religious Center

Barangay Bantigue

Religion With House of

Worship Without House

of Worship

Roman Catholic X

Seventh Day Adventist

X

Born Again X

Jehovas Witness

X

Muslim X

Iglesia Ni Cristo X

Baptist X Source: Office of the Barangay Captain,2006

The importance of religion in the life of the people in barangay Bantigue is reflected on their five fiesta celebrations. It is celebrated in January, April, May, August and December. These are in honor of their Patron Saints- Sta. Felomina, St. Ferrer, Sto. Niño,Immaculate Concepcion and St. Raphael de Archangel.

Barangay Chapel

Part of the tradition of the feast of St.

Felomina

St. Felomina-Patron

Saint


Agriculture

Fishery

The major livelihood of the residents is fishing. The fishing ground of the barangay covers Masbate Pass and areas of its neighboring barangays. Almost all fish species found in Masbate City can be found along the area of Barangay Bantigue. Commonly found fish species are sardine, milkfish, sigarid, terapon, stingray, needle fish, mullet, tuna, barracuda, and shells. A tidal flat of about 10 hectares is found at the barangay where shells are in abundance.

The main problem of some fishermen is insufficient materials and equipment such as fishing net, banca or motorboat for fishing as well as capital. It’s also a threat for fishermen in the barangay problems of illegal fishing, cyanide fishing and “lanit”. Two fishponds are found in the barangay. These are located in Purok Sabang and in Purok 3 (near the fishing ground of Masbate Bay). Some residents are employed in fishpond as laborers. They tend the fishpond owned by some private individuals.

Farming

Another major livelihood of the residents is farming. Barangay Bantigue utilizes 199.2857 hectares for agricultural purposes comprising 94% of its total land area. The major livelihood of the people are farming and fishing. The major crops produced are corn, cassava, banana, taro, and sweet potato coconut-copra.

ECONOMIC PROFILE

Barangay Fishing Ground

Agricultural Farm


Table 25 Crop Production (2006)

Barangay Bantigue

Crops Production/year

1.Rice (cavans) Irrigated

Rainfed

Upland

2. Corn (cavans) 400

3. Rootcrops (MT) 132

4. Vegetables (MT) 15

5. Fruit Trees(MT) 60

6. Coconut-Copra (MT)

450

Source: City Agriculture Office,2006

Many residents are also engaged in livestock and poultry production. The livestock (swine and carabao) and poultry are provided by the city government to those who want to engage in swine and poultry raising.

Table 26 Inventory of Livestock/Poultry Dispersal

Barangay Bantigue

Livestock No. of Heads

Cattle 15

Carabao 20

Pig 150

Horse 10

Goat 30

Chicken 200

Duck 25 Source: City Agricultures Office, 2006

Table 27 Inventory of Farm Machineries and Post Harvest Facilities

Barangay Bantigue

Farm Machineries

No. and Ownership

Owned by Barangay/Coop

Privately Owned

Drier -

Tresher -

Tractor -

Warehouse -

Rice/Corn Mill -

Farm Reservoir -

Irrigation -

Vargas Plow 30 Source: City Agricultures Office, 2006


Despite the efforts of all farmers to improve farm management and production, many problems are encountered which affects the sustainability and productivity of their farm harvests. The problems that emerged are 1) irrigation; 2) insufficiency of machineries or farm facilities to have a better harvest; 3) far distance of the place where they trade their products and related concerns and 4) insufficient seedlings and fertilizers.

Other livelihood sources of people are carpentry and doing labor. Microfinance

To provide source of income for families in Barangay Bantigue, a microfinance institution is established. This is the Community on Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) and Tulay sa Kabuhayan Incorporated (TSKI), financial entities providing capital for women to start a small business.

Trade and Commerce

Being a coastal barangay, fish trading is the dominant economic activity.

Fish are traded to the different parts of the province and can reach as far as Bicol Mainland and Manila. Copra is also a product traded or sold in the buying stations located in Kinamaligan, Bapor, Tugbo and F. Magallanes. There are no other major business establishments within the barangay. Small-scale businesses such as sari-sari store abound within the barangay.

Aside from fishes, other tradable products of this barangay are agricultural farm produced. These products are mainly traded to flea market in the Masbate City every Friday- Sunday. Some are just sold within the barangay. There are no other major business establishments within the barangay. Sari-sari stores abound within the barangay.

Some families are also engaged in boat

making sold to buyers coming from different barangays.

Boat Making


Employment Due to its geographical location, the populace is dependent on agriculture

and marine resources as farmers and fishermen. However, others are employed as salesladies, construction workers, household helpers, traders etc. Professionals constitute a very low percentage of the population. The table below shows the unemployment statistics of the barangay which constitutes for only 15 years old and above populace.

Farming and fishing is still play a dominant livelihood of the residents.

However, due to inadequate employment opportunities at the barangay, some local populace look for jobs in urban areas after being equipped with basic education at school. There are employed as salesladies, traders. Some are employed as construction workers, household helpers, laborers, etc.

The table below shows the unemployment statistics of the barangay

which constitutes for the 15 years old and above populace. The unemployment rate of the barangay is 4.50% or 35 household members are currently unemployed of the 710 total labor force. Purok 7 has the highest number of unemployed with 23 household members while Purok four and six have none.

Table 28 Unemployment Rate 15 Years Old and Above

Barangay Bantigue

Purok Unemployed Total Percentage Total Labor Force

Male Female Male Female

01 2 0 2 1.61 88 36

02 3 0 3 2.70 74 37

03 3 0 3 1.75 130 41

04 0 0 0 0 25 14

05 0 4 4 3.77 79 27

06 0 0 0 0 0 31

07 19 4 23 17.97 97 31

Total 27 8 35 4.50 493 217 Source: CBMS, 2005

Tourism

Every August of the year, Barangay Bantigue is flocked by people from different parts of Masbate and other parts of the Philippines to celebrate Sta. Felomina feast. Devotees believe that this saint intercede on their prayers as well as for supplication. Part of the festivity is their local celebration of Lapay Bantigue Festival where they invite elementary and high school children from various schools of Masbate City. The lapay is a bird commonly found in the threshold of Bantigue, thus Lapay Bantigue is derived.

Original Lapay Bantigue

Dance by Lola Felisa


Vision

Barangay Bantigue is a progressive barangay with cooperation from the people, God-fearing constituents and be the center of tourism of Masbate City.

Mission

As public servants, we are committed to serve, protect, and manage to improve the lives of the constituents and the generations to come.

Barangay Officials 2006 Barangay Bantigue

Roberto Guhilde Sr. - Barangay Captain Agapito B. Aragona - Barangay Kagawad Elmer G. Lusanta - do Arturo V. Magallanes - do Pantaleon O. Polo Jr. - do Antonio Regalado Sr. - do Wilma Guhilde - do Dario Dumas - do Roberto Guhilde Jr. - SK Chairman Pedro Rebuta Sr. - Barangay Treasurer Marilyn G. Regalado - Barangay Secretary

Table 29

List of Barangay Captains for the Last 20 years Barangay Bantigue

Names Term

Juan Parabas 1963

Angel Lebios 1963-1967

Emilio D. Garay 1967-1970

Cresencio D. Garay 1970-1976

Pantaleon Polo Sr. 1976-1979

Eleno R. Refamonte 1979-1982

Pantaleon Polo Sr. 1982-1986

Roberto A. Guhilde 1987-to present Source: Office of the Barangay Captain,2006

LOCAL GOVERNANCE


Barangay Captains for the Last 20 Years

Barangay Bantigue

1.) 2.)

Juan Parabas Emilio D. Garay 1950 – 1963 1967 – 1970

3.) 4.)

Angel Lebios Cresencio D. Garay 1963 – 1967 1970 – 1976

5.) 6.) 7.)

Pantaleon Polo, Sr. Eleno R. Refamonte Pantaleon Polo, Jr.

1976 – 1979 1979 – 1982 1982 – 1986

8.) 9.)

Soledad Buenvenida Roberto A. Guhilde (OIC) 1987 – up to the present

1986 - 1987


The total revenue of Barangay Bantigue posted an increase in 2006 as compared to the previous year. It can be attributed to the increase of their Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA). Nevertheless in the last three years, there is an increase of the said IRA of the barangay. For expenditure, personnel services cover the highest for the last three years. It can be observed that the expenditures for 2006 is higher than its income.

Table 30 Total Revenue of Barangay Bantigue for the Last Three Years

Item 2004 2005 2006

IRA 692,242.00 747,281.00 918,148.00

Real Property Tax 3,243.10 10,141.38 4,365.65

Operation and Service Income

0.00 0.00 0

Business Taxes and Licenses

0.00 0.00 577.90

Miscellaneous Income 4,020.66 2,365.53 1,734.35

Aids and Grants and Subsidies

110,000.00 175,000.00 100,000.00

Total 809,505.75 934,787.91 1,026,831.9 Source: City Budget Office, 2006

Table 31 Total Expenditure of Barangay Bantigue for the Last Three Years

Item 2004 2005 2006

Personal Services 356,104.00 392,684.00 388,504.00

Maintenance and Other Operational Expenses

302,622.88 301,714.56 273,448.86

Capital Outlay 69,817.00 520,275.00 114,999.00

Total 728,543.88 1,214,673.56 778,957.86 Source: City Budget Office, 2006

Table 32

20% Annual Development Plan Barangay Bantigue (2004)

Name of Project Location Amount Status

Const. of Basketball Court 39,817.00

Install. Of Water Pipe -

Fencing of Brgy. Plaza 30,000.00

Const. of Health Center -

Source: City Budget Office

FINANCIAL REPORT


Table 33 20% Annual Development Plan

Barangay Bantigue (2005)


Const. of Health Center 264,115.00

1 Unit Motorbike ( Grants ) 54,000.00

Fish Gill Nets 75,000.00

Flooring Brgy. Plaza 21,690.00

Basketball Court ( SK Proj. ) 105,470.00


Table 34 20% Annual Development Plan

Barangay Bantigue (2006)


Aid to Health Services 59,848.00

Concrete benches 15,000.00

Medicine 15,396.00


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