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A STUDY OF THE SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MINALIN, PAMPANGA

A Project Report Submitted As Partial Requirement In SOCIO 1 (General Sociology) By: UNIHORNY SANCHEZ BST 2-1 rd 3 Trimester / SY 2009-2010 To: Mr. J.S. Amarillas Instructor

I. GEOGRAPHY Minalin is a 4th class municipality in the province of Pampanga which is located at Region 3, also called Central Luzon. It has an area of 48.27 square kilometers

Coordinates:

1458N 12041E/ 14.967N 120.683E

History of Minalin Minalin which used to be called Minalis is a peaceful town of about 39,194 people as recorded by the Philippine National Census of 1995. It has a land area of about 48.27 square kilometers and it is located southwest of the capital town of San Fernando. According to Don Mariano Hensons "The Province of Pampanga and Its Towns", the four founders of this town namely, Mendiola, Nucum, Lopez and Intal negotiated with the Datu of Macabebe to acquire an initial piece of land as far as the boundary now called Lacmit and named the place as Santa Maria in honor of the four founders respective wives named Maria. When a church was about to be built in Santa Maria and the lumber was piled up already, the flood waters carried the construction materials to another site called Burol (Hilly Place) where the church was finally constructed. Since then the community was called Minalis meaning moved to" until the 18th century when an error was made by the then Capitan Mayor Diego Tolentino who inadvertently wrote the name of the town as "Minalin" instead of the original name "Minalis". However, according to some documents on file in the office of Mr. Ricardo G. Santos, the current Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator of Minalin, this present town originated as a Malayan settlement under the leadership of Kahn Bulaun, a descendant of Prince Balagtas. This settlement was called Tigip but when the Spaniards came who looted the town and raped the women, they renamed the settlement as "Mina Linda de las Mujeres" because of

the many pretty women they encountered in the settlement. A Chinese merchant from Wawa (Guagua) who established a general store in this town mispronounced the name of the town as "Minah Linah Neh Lah Muchele" but the town people shortened it as Minalina. Records at the Minalin Municipal Hall indicate that the township comprising the old community of Santa Maria and the newly-created barrios of Santa Monica, San Nicolas, Santo Rosario, Santa Catalina, San Francisco, Santa Rita, San Pedro, San Jose, San Pablo, San Bartolome and San Vicente was created on May 4, 1700 with the approval of Spanish Governor Fausto Cruzat y Gongora and with Don Diego Tolentino as the first capitan mayor . He was succeeded as capitan mayor in the next twenty years from 1701 to 1721 by distinguished gentlemen such as Nicolas Mendiola, Rufino Carlos, Simeon Dimacali, Lorenzo Bondoc, Nicolas Timbol, Martin Dimacali, Diego Laqui, Cristobal Lumanug, Nicolas Lumanug, Gaspar Zapata, Juan Nuqui, Tomas Tayag, Pedro Calaquian, Nicolas de la Cruz, Agustin Pangan, Romulo Carlos, Sebastian Sanchez, Nicolas Catacutan, Bartolome Munoz, Jose Lopez and Gregorio Laxamana. From 1722 to 1899 there were many more Minalin leaders who were designated as capitan mayor commencing with Don Tomas Tayag and ending with Don Juan Yabut, the last town executive who held on to that government title. There was no organized municipal government in 1900 and 1901 because of the Revolution against Spain and the Philippine-American War. When the American civil government was established in 1902, Don Martin Mercado was appointed as Municipal Resident. When the town of Santo Tomas was created by the administration of Governor General Robert Taft in 1903, Minalin was annexed to Santo Tomas under its jurisdiction and Gregorio Pineda was appointed as Municipal President. On July 26, 1904, for economy and efficiency, Minalin was consolidated with the capital town of San Fernando. However, through the effort and influence of Don Andres Lagman, Don Martin Mercado and a local revolutionary hero, Don Cristino Lagman, Minalin was returned to its former status as a separate municipality in 1909 when Governor Macario Arnedo of Apalit was still the provincial executive. Don Cristino Lagman, a brave Katipunan commander served as municipal president of Minalin during the American regime under the administration of Governor Generals James F. Smith and W. Cameron Forbes. Martin Mercado, Gregorio Santiago, Fortunato Galang, Francisco Lopez, Benito Mercado, Julian Mercado and Celestino Macapinlac served also as municipal presidents. The present energetic and popular town mayor, Honorable Santiago M. Yabut, Jr. succeeded many well-known municipal mayors such as Urbano Pineda, Julian Lagman, Jaime Lopez, Francisco G. Flores, Agapito Magat, Feliciano Pacia, Sabas N. Pingol, Juan T. Macapinlac, Domingo Sagmit and Francisco Flores. Minalins first Catholic Church was erected in 1650 during the term of Spanish Governor General Diego Fajardo. Minalin has also the distinction of having one of the first thirteen Augustinian missions in Pampanga before the close of the 17th century.

Saint Monica became the towns patron saint and the town people of Minalin celebrate their town fiesta on the 11th of May of every year. Like a typical town located in the Pampanga delta, the principal industries of Minalin are farming and fishing. Despite of the damages caused by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo and the occasional flow of lahar during rainy seasons, the industrious people of Minalin manage to maintain and continue the economic development of their beloved hometown. Currently, poultry and swine raising is also a major industry in this locality. Many Minalenians answered also the call of duty of their beloved country by enlisting in the Armed Forces of the Philippines in defending the motherland against foreign invasion and in preserving a democratic form of government. It is to be noted that the town of Minalin is the birthplace of the Huk Regiment of the USAFFE under Colonel Bernardo Poblete known as Commander Jose Banal which was organized in 1944 within the compound of the Minalin Parish Church with the approval and blessings of the Spanish priest, Fr. Daniel Castrillo. This regiment was trained in Minalin by United States Army officers under the command of Colonel Horton V. White and Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) agent William Owens. After a few months of intensive training, this regiment assisted the American and Filipino Liberation Forces in restoring and maintaining peace and order in Central Luzon and helped capture Japanese stragglers hiding in Corregidor. Accessibility: You may access Minalin from Manila by taking the North Luzon Expressway and exiting at San Fernando, Pampanga.

II. POLITICS / GOVERNMENT

Hon. Edgardo G. Flores Municipal Mayor MAYOR EDGARDO G. FLORES PROFILE

MUNICIPAL COUNCILORS

Councilor Francisco Batac

Councilor Hilarito Isip

Councilor Florendo Juico Jr.

Councilor Crispin Lagman

Councilor Nilo Pingol

Councilor Larry Santos

Councilor Alex Sitchon

Councilor Cherilou Duque-Canlas

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Ma. Sharon M. Cortez Municipal Budget Officer

Catalina P. De Jesus Municipal Assessor

Engr. Eduardo M. Rivera MPDC Officer

Prosperidad Pangilinan MSWD Officer

Engr. Eden Santos Municipal Engineer

Ana Galang Municipal Registrar

Evelyn Lacap Municipal Treasurer

Engr. Danilo Carreon DILG Officer

Raquel L. Figueroa Municipal Accountant

Edna Manlapaz Municipal Agriculturist

Dra. Rinna Pilao Regional Health Officer

Carolina Tungul SB Secretary / Personnel Officer

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN

SK Chairman LIZIENNE MARLIES G. FLORES

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS SAN NICOLAS: STO. ROSARIO: Erika Jay D. Canlas Lizienne Marlies G. Flores

STA. RITA: Ryan Eli N. Cunanan SAN PEDRO: Rovvy L. Dimatulac STA. CATALINA: Larry Boy N. Pingul SAN FRANCISCO I: Jessica G. Garcia

BULAC: Jonel Sunga DAWE: SAPLAD: Raymond W. Mendoza Ivy Jane Cruz Gutierrez Karen T. Ocampo

STO. DOMINGO: LOURDES:

Ansbert N. Tizon

SAN ISIDRO: Queencilyn Nunag SAN FRANCISCO II: RoseAnn S. Ortiz

STA. MARIA: Amarie D. Melejor MANIANGO: Elibert A. Ocampo BARANGAYS: Minalin is composed of 15 Barangays. Four in Coastal Areas- Bulac, Dawe, Saplad, Maniango. Some barangays were separated in road connections but still connected in river channels Sto. Domingo, Lourdes, Sta. Maria, San Isidro. San Nicolas: Area: 241.54 Population: 3,586

Barangay Captain: Kagawad:

Buenaventura Deang Benazel N. Canlas Anita M. Lopez Robert M. De Jesus Ernesto M. Nuqui Justino M. Mandap Willie C. Pangilinan Rey M. Pangilinan

Sto. Rosario Area: 123.82 Population: 3,300

Barangay Captain: Kagawad:

Melchor Pingol Raul C. Flores Crescenciano Tongol Eduardo S. Estrada Jesus W. Mercado

Priscilla G. Daite Victor G. Naguit Venancio P. Mandap

Sta. Rita Area: 224.62 Population: 4, 389

Barangay Captain: Kagawad:

Ely. D. Tongol Natividad M. Pingol

Luciano D. Salangsang Emily G. Mercado Lamberto M. Siojo Rainier M. Pingol William S. Deang Alfonso T. Quito

San Pedro Area: 365.07 Population: 2,195

Barangay Captain: Kagawad:

Efren M. Dimatulac Anita A. Galang

Billy G. Nunag Godofredo C. Basilio Nelson M. Deang Jose E. Santos Larry G. Lacsina Rico L. Yutuc

Sta. Catalina Area: 231.28 Population: 2,239

Barangay Captain: Kagawad:

Genie M. Magat Rene Z. Laxa

Elmer S. Tongol Romeo D. Lagazon Leonardo Q. Datu Restituto C. Magat Fred S. Pingol Johnny A. Sarmiento

San Francisco I Area: 154.42 Population: 1,691

Barangay Captain:

Jaime G. Garcia

Kagawad:

Zandro L. Magat Roy W. Bondoc, Sr. Valeriano T. Deang Rico W. Manansala Alfonso S. Garcia Pedro G. Mendoza, Jr. Nestor G. Lugtu

San Francisco II Area: 62.23 Population: 964

Barangay Captain:

Elias N. Magat

Kagawad:

Ana C. Mandap Christopher T. Salamat Allan M. Mendoza Henry L. GArcia

Bulac Area: 164.42 Population: 844

Barangay Captain:

Domingo P. Gregorio

Kagawad:

Rogel P. Sawat Felipe M. Sawal, Jr. Rolly S. Azarcon Salvador P. Arrubio Maximo S. dela Cruz Rodrigo C. Sicat Norberto M. Waji

Dawe Area: 291.76 Population: 1,004

Barangay Captain: Kagawad:

Romeo A. Laxa Richard V. Zorilla

Orlando F. Zorilla Rolando M. Navarro Efren S. Manabat Reynaldo M. Flores Romeo D. Manalili Eduardo M. Sabado

Saplad Area: 528.68 Population: 1,449

Barangay Captain:

Rene T. Zablan

Kagawad:

Rafael L. Meneses Lino G. Sunga Jose D. Manabat Nicolas P. Cano Elmer I. Cortez Domingo M. Cunanan Carlito T. Cano

Maniango Area: 508.50 Population: 1,902

Barangay Captain:

Mario Q. Macalino

Kagawad:

Ruben S. Mallari Lazaro D. Isip Danilo L. Flores Domingo T. Yanga Rosario Y. Umlas Mario T. Bautista Felisicimo S. Talavera, Jr.

Sto. Domingo Area: 228.22 Population: 4,549

Barangay Captain: Kagawad:

Gregorio Maria Tulud Yambao Jeffrey A. Ocampo Eden dela Pea Dagdag Michael John D. Manalo Abel A. Ocampo Jose Almario A. dela Pea Omar Y. Sabado Marivic G. Carino

Lourdes Area: 255.76 Population: 4,563

Barangay Captain: Kagawad:

Pedro S. Sotto Angelino D. Mendoza Joel M. Fabian Elizabeth R. Sawal Jessie F. Mendoza Eduardo T. Silva Mario Z. Tizon Fernando D. Manalili

Sta. Maria Area: 467.53 Population: 4,235

Barangay Captain: Kagawad:

Danilo S. Sunga Fernando I. Pingol Dante I. Miclat Mariano F. Pingol Leoncio D. de Leon Melquides R. Sabado Gilbert I. Calilung Primitiva M. Malonzo

San Isidro Area: 979.05 Population: 2,294

Barangay Captain: Kagawad:

Alfredo C. Garcia Rodrigo L. Talavera Francis S. Bautista Edgar G. Garcia Domingo P. Tizon Bernard P. Sumang Aurelio H. Pabustan Jose L. Aguilar

III.FAMILY According to the latest census, Minalin currently has a population of 40,084 people. Sex ratio remained at 103 males for every 100 females Of the 1,909,041 household population of Pampanga, 50.7 percent were males and 49.3 percent were females. This translated to a sex ratio of 103 males for every 100 females. The sex ratio in 2000 was also 103 males for every 100 females. Median age increased to 23 years The household population of Pampanga had a median age of 23 years, which means that half of the household population were below 23 years old. This median age is one year higher than the median age of 22 years recorded in 2000. Persons under 15 years old comprised 33.6 percent of the total household population. The proportion of those in age group 5 to 9 years was the highest at 11.5 percent, followed by those aged below 5 years (11.3 percent) and 10 to 14 years (10.8 percent). There were more males than females in the age bracket 0 to 54 years, while more females than males were observed in age bracket 55 years and over.

Three in five household population were of voting age Three in five (60.0 percent) of the household population of the province were in the voting age group (18 years old and over). The distribution of voting-age population by sex showed that males (50.1 percent) outnumbered females (49.9 percent). Overall dependency ratio decreased to 61 dependents per 100 persons in the working age group The proportion of household population in the working age group (15 to 64 years) was 62.1 percent, young dependents (0 to 14 years) comprised 33.6 percent, and old dependents (65 years and over) accounted for 4.2 percent. TThe overall dependency ratio was 61, which means that for every 100 persons in the working age group, there were 61 dependents (54 young dependents and 7 old dependents). In 2000, there were 65 dependents (58 young dependents and 7 old dependents) for every 100 persons in the working-age population. There were more males than females among the never-married Of the household population 10 years old and over in 2007, 49.7 percent were married while 42.0 percent were never-married. The rest of the population were either widowed (4.2 percent), in

common law/live-in marital arrangement (2.5 percent), divorced/separated (1.3 percent), or had unknown marital status (0.4 percent). Among never-married persons, there were more males (54.5 percent) than females (45.5 percent). Females outnumbered the males in the rest of the categories for marital status. More females had higher levels of education Of the household population 5 years old and over, 35.0 percent had attended or finished elementary education and 36.2 percent had reached or completed high school. The proportion of academic degree holders was 8.5 percent, an increase of 4.3 percentage points from 4.2 percent in 2000. Apparently, more females had reached higher levels of education. The proportion of females was higher among those with academic degrees (57.8 percent) and those with post baccalaureate courses (58.2 percent). Among the household population 5 to 24 years old, 63.0 percent attended school at anytime during the School Year 2007 to 2008. Of the total females aged 5 to 24 years, 63.3 percent attended school at anytime during the said school year, while attendance for males was lower at 62.7 percent of the total males aged 5 to 24 years.

Ratio of households to occupied housing units remained at 102 From a total of 300,465 occupied housing units in 2000, the number of occupied housing units reached 374,307 in 2007, showing an increase of 24.6 percent. The ratio of households to occupied housing units in 2007 was 102 households for every 100 occupied housing units. The same ratio was recorded in 2000. In terms of the number of persons per occupied housing unit, the ratio in 2007 was 5.1 persons per occupied housing unit. In 2000, the ratio was 5.4 persons per occupied housing unit. Most occupied housing units were made of strong materials An increase in the use of strong materials for the outer walls was observed in 2007. The proportion of occupied housing units with outer walls made of concrete/brick/stone increased from 56.5 percent in 2000 to 64.9 percent in 2007. The use of half concrete/brick/stone and half wood for outer walls slightly increased from 21.7 percent in 2000 to 21.9 percent in 2007. The proportion of occupied housing units in 2007 with roofs made of galvanized iron/aluminum increased to 86.1 percent from 82.4 percent in 2000. On the other hand, the use of cogon/nipa/anahaw for the roof decreased from 4.3 percent in 2000 to 2.0 percent in 2007.

(Sgd.) CARMELITA N. ERICTA Administrator

IV. ECONOMY Minalin poultry trade, known as the Egg Basket of Central Luzon, is producing a million eggs a day and generates P2.5 million in sales daily. It is one of the prime industries in Minalin. Aside from this, it is also known for its fishponds which produces Minalin's major products,

"tilapia", crabs, and prawns. Some of these products are exported to other countries. Minaleos are also known for merchandizing. They are known as "biyaheros" or peddlers. During the 90's, Minalin biyahero's are more active compared to these days. Minalin is one of the fastest rising town in Central Luzon. As of now, the 4th class municipality is aiming for a higher class. It is generating an income of more than 40million a year. It aims to be in third class before the end of the term of the current Local Chief Executive. TOURISM: Minalin is a tourist attraction for its "Belles of Minalin" New Years Celebration in which men dressed as beauty queens ride through town on festive floats. This annual display of beautiful dresses and expertise in womens make up signifies that this town follows the dynamic changes in womens fashion not only in the Philippines but also in Europe, Asia and in other countries. This festival is called Reyna Sanduk.

Minalin celebrates a number of festivals. These include the following: ALDO NING MINALIN This municipality of Minalin, Pampanga has been existing and thriving with natures blessings. It has been blest with many rivers traversing almost all its fifteen (15) barangays. People from all walks of life have always derived several and most of their livelihood from those rivers. They either benefit from fishes caught from the rivers for their daily staple food which is rice cultured from fresh waters from the rivers. Believing that life in Minalin has always benefited by the rivers, people from the civil government and from the Roman Catholic Church, unanimously conceived to set one day each year declaring, August 27 a yearly municipal holiday. Part of the celebration is a fluvial parade with the Patron Saint Sta. Monica as the intercessor. This fluvial parade is commonly known as LIBAD and is believed to show respect and gratitude to the Almighty God for all blessings and graces bestowed upon the people of this peaceful town. Libad indeed is a celebration of thanksgiving and rejoicing for the fortunate Minaleos.

REYNA SANDUK

While the country took a nap in the afternoon of New Year's Day to catch up on sleep lost from the previous night's revelry, guess who quietly slipped into a dress, put on a wig and high heels, and had a ball in the strets? Why, it's the menfolk of Minalin, of course, celebrating their secret, exclusive tradition called Aguman Sanduk - literally, the fellowship of the ladle. The tradition started in 1934 when a group of Minalin men, drinking beer in front of the old municipal hall, thought of a way to end the holiday season with a bang. They cooked lelut manuk, then dared each other to do the ultimate no-no among Kapampangan men: wear a dress and parade in the street. Someone put a pillow under his shirt and feigned pregnancy, another played a midwife and another an anxious husband; they mounted a gareta and the show was on! When it was over in the evening, they did what Kapampangans of yore did best: perform crissotan (verbal jousts where poets composed witty verses on the spot). They also elected the first Aguman queen, Hilarion Serrano, who was described as the pekamatsura (ugliest), maragul atian (pot-bellied) and delanan ane lupa (literally, termite-ravaged face, or pock-marked). Through the years, Aguman Sanduk attracted the rich and famous to join the cross-dressing festivities, including recently retired Sandiganbayan Justice oberto Lagman, ConCon delegate Ricardo Sagmit, Jr. and provincial board member Antonio Mercado. Town mayors were crowned Aguman queens with their vice mayors standing by as consorts. Today, hundred of boys and men unabashedly turn transvestites on this first day of the new year, unafraid of the superstition that what you do on New Year's Day will be repeated throughout the year. There are ten-year-olds wearing their sisters' school uniforms, teens with clutch bags tucked under their armpits and shorts peeking below their micro-minis, and old farmers and fishermen with sunburned skin and toothless grins, their atrocious blond wigs covering their bald heads. Surprisingly, there are no jeers from the crowd, considering Pinoy's penchant for ridiculing transvestites; more surprisingly, there are no gays among the cross-dressers. The womenfolk, instead of freaking out, cheer their sons, husbands and fathers and grandfathers as their freakish procession passes by. The fact that this tradition has endured for almost 70 years now, surviving World War II and lahar, has legitimized it as a genuine cultural heritage. It is truly unique and original Kapampangan festival that deserves to be popularized and duplicated on a grander scale, since it resonates culturally among Kapampangans: it makes fun of Kapampangan machismo and Kapampangan pulchritude, two biases enshrined on the altar of Kapampangan values. But Aguman Sanduk is also a protest against, and liberation from, gender discrimination and repression, which is why it's a lot of fun.

V. EDUCATION Minalin has a literacy rate of 92 %. Minalin currently consists of only elementary schools. They are: Minalin Central School The Minalin Central School was established first at San Nicolas, in the lot owned today by the late Lucio Deang. San Pedro Elementary School History of the School San Pedro Elementary School is a complete elementary school located in Barangay San Pedro, Minalin, Pampanga. It is (2) two kilometers away from the center of the Municipality. As of June to October 2008, it has a total enrolment of one hundred ninety three (193) pupils from grades I to VI. So far, there are no transferees and dropped outs. Definitely we got the same number of pupils from June 2007 to March 2008. It has regular teachers for each grade level, and (1) one subject-teacher and a reliever.

It has (6) six concrete classrooms and one room for the principal's office. An (H.E. and I.E.) Home Economics and Industrial Arts building was of no use which was devastated by lahar due to the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo and the school area became the catch basin of flood. However,through the initiative and effort of the Head Teacher, (3/4's) three-fourths of the land area was devasted already which was donated by the Municipal Mayor, with the elevation of the 2-room building (CDF) and was extended with the 2-room Marcos type building.

In 1908 the school they call colegio was built beside the old Municipal Building now the Museum and Library of Minalin in the town proper. It was during the administarion of Don Martin S. Mercado (1907-1910) when the school was built. In the early part of 1930s construction was made under the Municipal mayor then, Mayor Celestino D. Macapinlac. It was patterned in American style school building.

School site is composed of 11,651 square meters; 2,646 sq. m. of it is presently occupied by buildings. As of school year 2008-2009, the school has a total of nine hundred thirteen (913) students from grades 1-6, and twenty eight (28) faculty members headed by their principal Mrs. Violeta Lagman. Sta. Rita Elementary School History of the School Sta. Rita Elementary School was established in the year 1920. The school is located along the provincial road with 14,573 sq. meters and it was donated by Singian Brothers. The school started from primary level but after the World War II it became a complete elementary. At present it has 6 school buildings consisting of 17 classrooms and a separate room for office. They have their own communal comfort rooms with running water. A new stage was

built, a joint project by the mayor, barangay and the school. At present, the school staff composed of 16 teaching personnels, 15 classroom teachers, 1 reliever, 1 janitor and 1 principal that manages 639 pupils from Grades I to VI. Lourdes Elementary School During the first three decades of the century, the parents were almost reluctant to send their children to school. it was enough for them if their children knew how to read and write the dialect spoken. There was no school in the barrio. Parents who wanted to send their children to school had to bring them to town a two-hour ride in bancas. The A B C D E there were only two grade VII graduates in the barrio and only a little English and Arithmetic. In 1940, a public primary school was opened and classes were held at the chapel. the pioneer teacher was Miss Rufina Bondoc, who later became the wife of barrio resident. The yearly increased of pupils prompted the barrio people to request for more school buildings and a school site.

Mr. Ignacio Puig, with their barrio people were able to secure a lot donated by Florencia Salgado Palomo. By the school year 1962-1963 the school became a complete elementary, which is now Lourdes Elementary School. From 1962, then different principals headed the school with different school-year terms. From Mr. Rodolfo FAbian, Mr. Adolfo Cunanan, Mr. Zacarias Valencia, Mr. Jopse I. Puig, Mrs Zosima A. Olalia and at present Mr. Ernesto A. Talucod.

VISION Lourdes Elementary School, pictures pupils who are skilled, well rounded citizen and God loving as guidd and facilitated by highly appreciated and dedicated teachers which lead by an effective and committed school administrator and supported by an active and supportive P.T.C.A., N.G.O's ans S.G.C. MISSION LES guided by the mission to produce graduates who are highly knowledgeable skilled and

competent individuals, self-reliant, productive, proper values and patriotic citizens, through the collaborative efforts of the competent effective treachers under theleadership of the administrators and generous support of the active invlovement of P.T.C.. and S.G.C. San Pedro Elementary School History of the School San Pedro Elementary School is a complete elementary school located in Barangay San Pedro, Minalin, Pampanga. It is (2) two kilometers away from the center of the Municipality. As of June to October 2008, it has a total enrolment of one hundred ninety three (193) pupils from grades I to VI. So far, there are no transferees and dropped outs. Definitely we got the same number of pupils from June 2007 to March 2008. It has regular teachers for each grade level, and (1) one subject-teacher and a reliever. It has (6) six concrete classrooms and one room for the principal's office. An (H.E. and I.E.) Home Economics and Industrial Arts building was of no use which was devastated by lahar due to the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo and the school area became the catch basin of flood. However,through the initiative and effort of the Head Teacher, (3/4's) three-fourths of the land area was devasted already which was donated by the Municipal Mayor, with the elevation of the 2-room building (CDF) and was extended with the 2-room Marcos type building. San Isidro Elementary School San Isidro Elemntary School was founded early 60's with an enrollment of only more than 20 pupils. During those times the people of barangay San Isidro with the leadership of the officials and oldfolks talk together . The purpose of this meeting is to put up school and this was realized through their oneness and cooperation to ech other. The first classroom then was the barangay chapel which was made up of nipe and "ilib". Until they were able to construct a decent classroom to accomodate the learners. it was started with only 1 teacher with combination classes of grades I and II. After a year additional 1 teacher. According to the oldfolks if the children want to pursue theior schooling after completing the primary level in this school, they will continue this at Sta. Maria Elementary School also located at Minalin, Pamapnga. Because during this tiem only Sta. Maria had a complete elementary. After a year this school was completed up to grade VI. The first graduation was held S.Y. 1968-'69 with 5 teachers headed by a T.I.C. Now the SIES is run by a Principal 1 with 13 teachers, with newly organized Pre-elem for five years old children, implementing the Re-structured Basic Elementaryu Curriculum.

Montesorri School Arises Staffed with teachers who came from Montessori schools, Apung Monica de Minalin Montessori School holds four classes under Grade I, nursery and kindergarten classified into Junior Casa and Senior Casa. The Principal Mrs. Joana C. Peralta came from St. Scholasticas Academy, San Agustin, City of San Fernando. Apung Monica de Minalin Montessori School is a member of International Montessori Council. VI. RELIGION Minalin is a predominantly Christian town. Most of these Christians follow the Roman Catholic Faith. Minalin boasts one of the most beautiful churches in the countrythe Sta. Monica Churchwhich features a most unique faade, mimicking that of a giant retablo. A 1619 mural also can be found on one wall of the church, featuring nave drawings of mysterious origins. Then again, Minalins past has always been replete with legendssuch as the time that pieces of lumber stocked at Sta. Maria and meant for the construction of the church were carried away by floodwaters to a hilly place called Burol. This mystifying event gave the town its name minalis la ding dutung, minalis ya ing pisamban (the lumber moved, and so must the church). A certain town head, Diego Tolentino, somehow erred in writing down minalis, and the town was referred to as Minalin ever since.

VII.

CONCLUDING STATEMENT

All I could say about Minalin is that it is a very peaceful and vibrant town. Steady development is being seen like for example the putting concrete pavement on the roads that used to be dirt trails. Its industry and livelihood are also slowly improving. One of the major problems of this municipality though is its flooding problem during the rainy season and it is this reason why it has slowed the development of the municipality. Fortunately this too is being taken cared of.

VIII. REFERENCES / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

http://www.geocities.com/balen_net/aguman.htm http://en.wikipedia.org http://minalin.gov.ph http://pampangacapitol.com http://www.census.gov.ph