1. BARANGAY LUNOCAN PROFILE
1.1 LOCATION
Barangay Lunocan is located in the northern part of the municipality of Manolo
Fortich, Bukidnon. It is bounded to the north by Barangay Minsuro and part of the
municipality of Malitbog, to the west by barangays Alae and Mantibugao, to the south by
Barangay San Miguel and to the east by Barangay Sto. Nino. It is composed of ten (10)
sitios namely: Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone 3 in Lunocan Proper, Pulog Hill (Purok 4),
Cebucawan (Purok 5) Kitam-is (Purok 6, Awol (Purok 7), Salvan, San Isidro and
Calaniogan (Purok 10).
Barangay Lunocan is located along Sayre Highway, the national highway. It is the
second barangay of Manolo Fortich from Cagayan de Oro City. The distance of the
barangay from the town proper is 9 kilometers and it is 64 kilometers from the provincial
capital which is Malaybalay City. It is 29 kilometers from Cagayan de Oro City, the
nearest growth and commercial center.
1.2 PHYSICAL FATURES
1.2.1 Land Resources
Barangay Lunocan has a land area of 2,034.2600 hectares of which 1,933.26
hectare is declared Alienable and Disposable (A&D). Land use category is shown in the
following table.
Table 1. Land Use Category
Land Use Categories
Land Area (has.)
Land Area Existing
Proposed
2005
1999
34.7960
47.6200
4.690
6.1900
3.3910
1.5800
Residential
Commercial
Institutional
Open Space
Tourism
Industrial
Agro-industrial
32.9317
Agricultural
1,295.3323
Pastureland/Timberland/Forest
541.000
Vacant/Open grassland
78.2000
Roads:
National/Provincial/Municipal/Barangay
42.1600
Utilities: Cellsites
0.0200
Landfill/Water
Reservoir/Tank/H.E.P./Air Strip
TOTAL
2,034.2600 2,034.2600
Unutilized
Area
12.8240
1.5610
(1.8110)
22.5300 (10.4017)
380.6000 (914.7323)
(541.000)
(78.2000)
21.6300
2.000
(20.5300)
1.980
484.6600 (1,549.6000)
(Source: Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2006-2015)
1.2.2 Topography and Altitude
Barangay Lunocan is 433 meters above sea level (ASL). The topography is
generally plain. A sizable portion of the land is rocky/stony, preventing most of the
farmers from mechanizing farm activities.
1.2.3 Soils
Adtuyon clay is generally found in the barangay and pH range is 5.1 – 5.5,
indicating that the soil is generally acidic.
1.2.4 Water Resources
Barangay Lunocan has two rivers, the Lunocan River, which traverses the
barangay and part of the Tagoloan River, along Sitio Calaniogan. Lunocan River cannot
be utilized for drinking for animals due to continued dumping of animal wastes from the
cattle feedlot of Del Monte Philippines which is located upstream.
Barangay Lunocan has a micro watershed area located at Pulog Hill. This
watershed area is the source of existing water systems for the barangays of Alae,
Mantibugao, Lunocan and part of Mambatangan. There is another spring, the Run Pump
Spring which is located at sitio Tagbalula and Tagbalula Spring, which can be a potential
source of water if properly developed.
1.2.5 Climate
Barangay Lunocan has fine weather or sunny climate classification. Wet season is
during the months of May to October and dry season from November to April. The
coolest months are December to January and hottest months are March, April and May.
1.3 POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC FEATURES
Based on the latest Population Census (NSO, 2007 Census of Population), the total
population is 5,573, with 1,737 households.
Table 3. Number of Households and Population by Gender by Sitio
Sitio
Households
Population
Male
Female
Zone 1
117
265
238
Zone 2
89
201
189
Zone 3
168
236
359
Pulog
84
210
186
Cebucawan
80
170
160
Total
508
390
595
396
330
Kitam-is
189
440
Awol
150
389
Salvan
78
181
San Isidro
166
377
Calaniogan
25
Total
1,737
(Source: Barangay Data: Actual Survey, August 2008)
457
339
192
400
897
728
373
777
Cebuanos and Boholanos (90%) comprise the dominant ethnic group of Barangay
Lunocan.
The dominant dialect spoken by the residents is Cebuano
. The dominant religion is Roman Catholic with 80% of the total population. The
rest are Baptists, Seventh Day Adventist and other religions.
2. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Barangay Governance
The Barangay Assembly is the highest body in the Barangay. The Barangay is
headed by a Punong Barangay.
The Sangguniang Barangay is the governing body in the barangay. It is
composed of seven (7) kagawads and one SK (Sangguniang Kabataan) Chairman as
members.
FIG. 1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF BARANGAY LUNOCAN
BARANGAY ASSEMBLY
LUPON
PUNONG BARANGAY
SK
SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY
SECRETARY
BPOC
TREASURER
BDC
BDCC
BNC
LUPON
BADAC
TANOD
BSWMC
BCPC
BPFSDC
BHRAO
BPOC
BDC
BADAC
TANOD
BDCC
BSWMC
BCPC
BNC
BPFSDC
BHRAO
FIG. 2. BARANGAY OFFICIALS OF BARANGAY LUNOCAN
LUPON
RONNIE LAROMBE
PangkatLUPON
Secretary
PRESTULO
BONTILAO
RONNIE LAROMBE
AMBROSIO
OMAS
Pangkat Secretary
ISAIAS
MANTILLA
PRESTULO BONTILAO
SANTOS
ROSALES
AMBROSIO
OMAS
LORENZO
ARCEO, Sr.
ISAIAS MANTILLA
LUIS
NIERE
SANTOS
ROSALES
RAYMUNDO
ENGLATERRA
LORENZO ARCEO,
Sr.
JAIME
ALVAREZ
LUIS NIERE
VICENTE
NILLAS
RAYMUNDO
ENGLATERRA
HILARION
SALINGAY
JAIME ALVAREZ
EDITHA
VICENTEENGLATERRA
NILLAS
CAMILO
CANGKE
Sr.
HILARION
SALINGAY
VICENT
OSABEL
EDITHA ENGLATERRA
RODRIGO
GARGARSr.
CAMILO CANGKE
VICENT OSABEL
RODRIGO GARGAR
Sangguniang Kabataan
Chairman:
Hon.Sangguniang
DESIREE MAE
Kabataan
M. TULO
Kagawads:
Chairman:
Hon.
MANTILLA
Hon.CHERRY
DESIREES.MAE
M. TULO
Hon.
RENE MICHO U. TERO
Kagawads:
Hon.
T. ROSALES
Hon. MAYCHELYN
CHERRY S. MANTILLA
Hon.
JED
E.
MANTILLA
Hon. RENE MICHO U. TERO
Hon.
ANTHONY
T.
Hon. MARK
MAYCHELYN
T. ROSALES
VAUGHN
Hon. JED E. MANTILLA
Hon.
VINCENT N.
Hon. THAEL
MARK ANTHONY
T.
CHAVEZVAUGHN
Hon.
ANGELO
Hon. ALLEN
THAEL JEAN
VINCENT
N. A.
CABANG
CHAVEZ
Hon. ALLEN JEAN ANGELO A.
CABANG
Punong Barangay
Hon. FELIX A. SALINGAY
Sangguniang Barangay
Hon. INOCENCIO D. ANIÑON
Hon. MELBA Z. BATOON
Hon. NIEL A. BACAYANA
Hon. ELVIS S. LEYSON
Hon. RUFINO B. GALLEROS
Hon. ANTONIO D. GANAS
Hon. EDELITO A. HERRERA
Hon. DESIREE MAE M. TULO
Barangay Secretary
JENNIFREY L. ABELLON
Barangay Treasurer
ARACELI R. BACAYANA
Barangay Record Keeper
CHERLY T. MICAYABAS
Punong Barangay
Hon. FELIX A. SALINGAY
Sangguniang Barangay
Hon. INOCENCIO D. ANIÑON
Hon. MELBA Z. BATOON
Hon. NIEL A. BACAYANA
Hon. ELVIS S. LEYSON
Hon. RUFINO B. GALLEROS
Hon. ANTONIO D. GANAS
Hon. EDELITO A. HERRERA
Hon. DESIREE MAE M. TULO
Barangay Secretary
JENNIFREY L. ABELLON
Barangay Treasurer
ARACELI R. BACAYANA
Barangay Record Keeper
CHERLY T. MICAYABAS
FIG. 3 BARANGAY BASED INSTITUTIONS (BBIs)
BPOC
Chairman:
FELIX A.SALINGAY
Punong Barangay
Vice-Chairman:
NIEL A. BACAYANA
Chair: Com. on P&O
Members:
DESIREE MAE M.
TULO
ROMELDO BORCES
ISAIAS R. MONTILLA
RAYMUNDO
ENGLATERRA
EGAR SACLOT
RONIE LAROMBE
ROBINSON
SAROMINES
JESUS OPALLA
LEONORA ROSALES
MA. ELISA YATOR
BDC
Chairman:
FELIX A. SALINGAY
Members:
Barangay Council
INOCENCIO ANIÑON
MELBA Z. BATOON
NIEL A. BACAYANA
ELVIS S. LEYSON
RUFINO B. GALLEROS
ANTONIO D. GANAS
EDELITO A. HERRERA
DESIREE MAE M. TULO
Non Gov. Org
EDINA SACLOT
Sr. Citizens Org.
LEONORA PAGALAN
Farmers’ Ass.
ROMELDO BORCES
Chief Tanod
VIRGINIA MANTILLA
Brgy Nutrition Scholar
BADAC
TANOD
BORCES, ROMELDO
ENGLATERRA, EPIFANIO
ABADINAS, DIONESIO
ALVAREZ, ALLAN
MABILIN, CONSTATINO
LUMANSOC, ADRIANO
LASTIMOSA, NOAH
MIÑOZA, EDGARDO
LASMARIAS, ALEJANDRO
ARCEO, DEMETRIO
PAGTALUNAN, PAULINO
RAVIDAS, HERMILO
CABANDOG, JUNICO
LEYSON, NILO
PACANA, BARTOLOME
MANTUA, JOVENCIO
Chairman:
FELIX A. SALINGAY
Punong Brgay.
Vice-Chairman:
NIEL A. BACAYANA
Chair. Com. on P&O
Members:
DESIREE M. TULO
SK Chairman
ROMELDO BORCES
Chief Tanod
Ptr.AMADEO DIGNOS, Jr.
Lunocan Baptist Church
RUFINO B. GALLEROS
GPTCA President
ARMANDO BATOON
Lunocan Motorist Ass. Pres.
ROBINSON SAROMINES
Principal, Lunocan Elem
School
Sitio Chairmen:
PRESTULO BONTILAO
Zone 3
AMBROSIO OMAS
San Isidro
LORENZO ARCEO
Pulog
TEODORO BUTAL
Salvan
CASIMIRO NIERE
Kitam-is
EDDIE ROSALES
Awol
PAUL PAGTALUNAN
Calaniogan
HERMILO RAVIDAS
Cebucawan
MARIEVIC A. FUTALAN
Zone 2 Representative
BSWMC
Chairman:
BSWMC
FELIX
A. SALINGAY
Chairman:
Punong
Barangay
FELIX
A. SALINGAY
Vice
Chairman:
Punong Barangay
MELBA
Z. BATOON
Vice Chairman:
Chair.
Com
on Social
MELBA
Z. BATOON
Services
Chair. Com
on Social
Services
FIG. 4. BARANGAY BASED INTITUTIONS (cont’d)
BDCC
Chairman: BDCC
FELIX
A. SALINGAY
Chairman:
Punong
Barangay
FELIX A.
SALINGAY
Vice-Chairman:
Punong Barangay
ELVIS
S. LEYSON
Vice-Chairman:
Chair:
on Agri. & Nat. Res.
ELVISCom
S. LEYSON
Members:
Chair: Com on Agri. & Nat. Res.
PRESTULO
Members: BONTLAO
Zone
3
PRESTULO
BONTLAO
LORENZO
ARCEO
Zone 3
Pulog
LORENZO ARCEO
TEODORO
BUTAL
Pulog
Salvan
TEODORO BUTAL
CASIMIRO
NIERE
Salvan
Kitam-is
CASIMIRO NIERE
PAUL
PAGTALUNAN
Kitam-is
Calaniogan
PAUL PAGTALUNAN
EDDIE
ROSALES
Calaniogan
Awol
EDDIE ROSALES
HERMILO
RAVIDAS
Awol
Cebucawan
HERMILO RAVIDAS
Cebucawan
BNC
Chairman:
FELIX A. SALINGAY, Punong Brgy.
BNC
Vice
Chairman:
MELBA
Z. BATOON,
Kagawad
Chairman:
FELIX
A. SALINGAY,
Punong
Brgy.
BNS:
VIRGINIA
E.
MANTILLA
Vice Chairman: MELBA Z. BATOON, Kagawad
Members:
BNS: VIRGINIA E. MANTILLA
ANTONIO
ELVIS LEYSON
Members: GANAS
KagawadGANAS
Kagawad
ANTONIO
ELVIS
LEYSON
EDELITO
HERRERA
JUANITA
CATINGAN
Kagawad
Kagawad
KagawadHERRERA
BHWCATINGAN
EDELITO
JUANITA
CLARIZA
MA. BHW
ELIZA YATOR
KagawadMINOZA
BHW
BHW
CLARIZA MINOZA
MA. ELIZA YATOR
ELSA
CATALINA
BHWPESCADERO
BHW ENGLATERRA
BHW
BHW ENGLATERRA
ELSA PESCADERO
CATALINA
LAURENCIA
SUICO
JOSITA
ENGLATERRA
BHW
BHW
BHW
BHW
LAURENCIA
SUICO
JOSITA
ENGLATERRA
LEONORA
PAGALAN
FE SAROMINES
BHW
BHW
BHW
Dep. Ed. Teacher
LEONORA
PAGALAN
FE SAROMINES
VIVIAN
MURILLO
MARILOU
BHW
Dep. Ed.YATOR
Teacher
Dep.
Ed
Teacher
Dep.
Ed.YATOR
Teacher
VIVIAN MURILLO
MARILOU
EDGARDO
MINOZA
EDUARDO
Dep. Ed Teacher
Dep. Ed.NILLAS
Teacher
Tanod
Sitio Leader
EDGARDO MINOZA
EDUARDO
NILLAS
CORAZON
U. TERO
JEZZER
HERRERA
Tanod
Sitio Leader
CWL Pres.U. TERO
YouthHERRERA
Org. Pres.
CORAZON
JEZZER
CWL Pres.
Youth Org. Pres.
BCPC
Chairman: FELIX
BCPCA. SALINGAY
PunongA.
Barangay
Chairman: FELIX
SALINGAY
Vice Chairmn:
DESIREE
MAE M. TULO
Punong
Barangay
SK Chairperson
Vice Chairmn:
DESIREE MAE M. TULO
Members: SK Chairperson
ROSARIO
Members: ESCALERA - MSWDO
LORETA
- RIC
Pres.
ROSARIOBONITA
ESCALERA
- MSWDO
MELBA
BATOON
–
Chair,
Com on
LORETA BONITA - RIC Pres.
Social
Services
MELBA BATOON – Chair, Com on
EDITHASocial
ENGLATERRA
– Lupon Member
Services
LEONORA
PAGALAN - –BHW
Pres.
EDITHA ENGLATERRA
Lupon
Member
LOU
JANE SACLOT
– Child
Advocate
LEONORA
PAGALAN
- BHW
Pres.
JULIET
LASTIMOSA
Day Care
Worker
LOU JANE
SACLOT ––Child
Advocate
JULIET LASTIMOSA – Day Care Worker
BPFSDC
BPFSDC
BHRAO
HILMARBHRAO
V. SALINGAY
Human
Rights
Officer
HILMAR V. Action
SALINGAY
Human Rights Action Officer
Other Barangay Based Institutions (BBIs) are the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Barangay Development Council (BDC)
Barangay Peace and Order Council (BPOC)
Barangay Disaster Coordinating Council
Barangay Nutrition Council (BNC)
Barangay Anti – Drug Abuse Council (BADAC)
Barangay Solid Waste Management Council (BSWMC)
Barangay Physical Fitness and Sports Development Council (BPFSDC)
Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC)
Barangay Human Rights Action Officer (BHRAO).
Other organized volunteer groups in the barangay are the:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Barangay Tanods who are under the Barangay Peace and Order Council (BPOC)
Barangay Health Workers (BHW)
Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS)
Barangay Service Point Officer (BSPO)
Rescue Team
Although these groups are well organized, they have identified the following problems;
1. Lack of relevant trainings
2. Lack of uniforms
3. Lack of communication facilities (i.e. hand held radios, cell phones)
4. Lack of service vehicles
5. Lack of Health Posts in sitios
6. Lack of materials for bill boards in every sitios for information purposes.
Barangay Lunocan has also the following community organizations:
1. Rural Improvement Club – composed of rural women of the barangay
2. Parents Teachers Association (PTA) – These are school related organizations
3. Catholic Women’s League – composed of he devoted women of the Roman
Catholic Church
4. Mt. Pulog Multi Purpose Cooperative
5. Kitam-is Multipurpose Cooperative
6. Oclarba Consumers Cooperative
The sitios are already organized.
2.2. Revenue Generation
2.2.1 Public Market
There is a public market in the barangay; however, this is not fully utilized. The
building is incomplete and depreciating. At present it is rented by two businessmen who
put up their stores in the building. The present Barangay Government plans to fully
utilize this by establishing a Barangay Market Day and contracting prospective vendors
to lease stalls.
2.2.2. Presence of Industries
There are agro industries put up in the barangay particularly in the sitios of
Kitam-is and Awol. These are mostly six (6) commercial poultries and five (5) piggeries.
The big farms are also mostly in the underlying sitios. However, there is no income
generated from these industries for the barangay. The Barangay Council plans to impose
fees for incoming and outgoing products from the farms so revenues can be collected.
Table below shows the list of industries in the barangay.
Table 4. List of Industries Present in Barangay Lunocan
Location
Name of Industry
Type
Zone 1
Zone 3
San Isidro
Kitam-is
Cebucawan
Awol
1. Pacific West Farms Inc.
2. LHT – PRO Farm
3. CCC Credit Corporation
4. Helm’s Hatchery
1. TIP Hatchery
2. A. Brown Energy
Resources
Development
Inc.
3. Andre Farm
1. CVT Lucky Five
Piggery Farm
2. REMROSE Poultry
Farm
1. Johann’s Farm
1.
(Source: Barangay Data, 2008)
2.2.3 Solid Waste Management
Owner
Piggery
Piggery/Poultry
Lending
Hatchery
Hatchery
Piggery
Mr. Rufo de Veyra
Dr. Wilfredo Ganas
Poultry
Piggery
Mr. Andrew Bacorro
Mr. Axel Tumulak
Poultry
Mrs. Rosita Dignos
Piggery
Poultry
Poultry
Poultry
Mr..John Casiño
Dr.
San Juan
Mr. Stephen Tan
Mr. Robertino Pizarro
Nancy Blanche Paurillo
Chua
Pursuant to Ecological Solid Waste Management, RA of 2000 (RA No. 9003),
every household is directed to adopt segregation of waste at source. In the barangay, this
is still not being strictly implemented. There is no established Material Recovery Facility
(MRF) and biodegrable wastes are not converted into organic fertilizes. The Barangay
Council proposes to establish a Material Recovery Facility and put up an area where the
biodegrable wastes can be decomposed and converted into organic fertilizers which can
be sold locally. The barangay also proposes to procure a mini dump truck for garbage
collection.
2.2.4 High Grade Sand and Gravel
There is a huge deposit of high grade sand and gravel in sitio Calaniogan, along
the banks of Tagoloan River. If developed, this can add revenue to the barangay.
3. INFRASTRUCTURES
3.1 Roads and Bridges
The road network in the Barangay traverses across its sitios. From Lunocan
proper to Sitio Awol is a provincial graveled road which has a length of 7 kilometers.
However, this road network has the following problems which needs funds for repair and
maintenance;
a. Damaged culvert
b. Undefined road canal
c. Undefined road width
There is also a request to extend the provincial road from Sitio Awol to Sitio
Calaniogan with an estimated length of 4 kilometers.
The barangay roads traversing the sitios are not yet graveled and with substandard
width. Among other problems identified are;
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Lack of street lights
Lack of culverts
Lack of drainage
Undocumented barangay roads
No barangay road connecting Kitam-is Cemetery to CARP Beneficiaries area in
Awol ( approximately 2 kilometers)
f. There is no road connecting Sitio Awol to Balanacon area ( estimated 1
kilometer)
g. Farm to markets roads are severely damaged
The construction or rehabilitation of these roads will serve as a big factor in the
economic development of the barangay.
Lunocan has one Bailey bridge that connects the barangay proper to Sitio Kitam-is
with a length of 30 linear meters. However, the bridge is substandard and dilapidated.
There is a request to convert the Bailey bridge to box culvert.
3.2. Drainage
The absence of a drainage system is one problem in the barangay. There is a
request to construct concrete canals along the national highway traversing the barangay.
The barangay roads don’t have canals causing flooding of streets and some backyards
with run off water during heavy rains.
3.3. Potable Water System
Barangay Lunocan has its own water supply which is connected to individual
households.
The main sources are springs which are developed to each barangay proper.
However, due to increase in population and industries in the area, water supply has been
lacking recently. Water supply has to be augmented especially during dry season by
buying water from the Water System of Barangay Alae. Even during rainy season, the
flow of water supply to households has to be scheduled since it is not enough to satisfy a
24 hour continuous flow.
2.3 Public Buildings
In the barangay are the following public buildings:
1. Barangay Hall – The present Barangay Hall is located within the public plaza
along Sayre Highway. This is where the barangay officials conduct their daily
official business and where visitors of the barangay are being received. However,
the present building is old, dilapidated and congested. There is already a request
for the construction of a New and bigger Barangay Hall.
2. Public Market – The public market is located in the commercial center of the
barangay. However, it is already starting to depreciate and lacks facilities like
lights and water systems. Aside from two businessmen who now occupy the
frontage, the market is not fully utilized.
3. Multipurpose Covered Court- An unfinished Multipurpose Covered Court is
established within the Barangay Center. This is utilized for social and sports
events and this is also where Barangay Assemblies are being conducted.
4. Waiting Shed - There are three (3) waiting sheds located on the three intersections
in the barangay proper along the highway. However, there are no waiting sheds in
the sitios.
5. Health Center – There is one Health Center in the Barangay proper which serves
the primary medical services for the whole barangay. It is located near the stage.
Since the location of the building is deemed improper, the barangay plans to build
another near the Barangay Hall.
6. Day Care Centers – There are four Day Care Centers in the barangay. These are
located in the following; one in the Barangay proper and the other three, each in
Sitios Kitam-is, Awol and Cebucawan.
7. Public Elementary Schools – There are three elementary school buildings in the
barangay. One is located in the Barangay Proper, one is in Sitio Kitam-is and the
other one is in Sitio Awol. These three are located along the provincial road.
2.4 Energization
Power in the Barangay is being provided by the Bukidnon Second Electric
Cooperative (BUSECO).
Among the problems identified on energization are;
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lack of electrical posts
Lack of street lights
Lack of transformers
Lack of high tension wire
4. ECONOMIC SECTOR
4.1. Tourism
The barangay has some potential sites for development for tourism. These are the
following;
4.1.1 Lawis
Lawis is part of Sitio Awol overlooking the scenic Tagoloan River Canyon. A
view deck can be constructed from a vantage point, where one can have a breathtaking
view of the canyon which is traversed by Tagoloan River. It has also a potential for being
develop into an area suited for sports like rappelling.
4.1.2 Pulog Hill Caves
In the Pulog Hill is a cave which can be turned to a tourist destination if
developed. At present, these are visited by some youngsters who enjoy going around the
cave. There are no organized tours. Development of the site is important so visits can be
organized and the area will be preserved and protected.
4.1.3 Pulog Hill Trekking
For more than ten years now, Pulog Hill is attracting scores of visitors who are
making their annual trek to the top of the hill during Holy Week, particularly, Maunday
Thursday and Good Friday. Some opt to stay overnight in the area. At present, the visits
are unorganized, leaving litters and garbage in the area and causing some untoward
incidents to some trekkers.
Since the activity has been ongoing, it is proposed that the area be developed by
putting up 13 Stations of the Cross and a view deck at the top where one can have an
awesome view of the community and landscape below. A 1 - 2 hectare camping site with
facilities like water, toilets and first aid stations can be designated. These will be planted
with trees.
The place can also be opened to entrepreneurs who will be allowed to put up
merchandise in the area. Selling of souvenir items of the place will be encouraged.
Development of this site will be a potential revenue generating project both for the
community and the barangay government. At the same time the place will be protected
and preserved. It will attract visitors not only during Holy week but also other times when
one wants to relax and unwind whether individually, with friends or with families.
4.1.4 Possible sites for Green belting
Green belting of the bank of Lunocan River is highly recommended. These can be
planted with trees and bamboos. Other areas suitable for green belting will be along the
roads within the barangay.
4.2 Agriculture Sector
4.2.1 Major Crops
Barangay Lunocan has two major crops; corn and cassava. The area covered for
corn is 1,031 hectares with an average yield per hectare of 5 tons per cropping season. An
approximate of 303 hectares is planted with cassava with an average yield of 8 tons per
hectares. As observed, the yield per hectares is decreasing as compared to the yield 5-10
years ago which was an average of 10 tons per hectare.
4.1.2 Minor crops
Other crops grown in the barangay are pineapple, 60 hectares, (on a contract
growing basis with Del Monte Philippines Inc.) tropical vegetables, banana and coconut,
mangoes, durian and palm oil.
4.2. Poultry
Barangay Lunocan has six (6) commercial poultry farms which are contract growers of
big companies like Tyson and San Miguel Corporation. Range chicken and game fowls
are raised on back yards.
4.3 Livestock
There are five (5) commercial piggeries in the barangay. These farms are for
fattening. Other livestock are raised in backyards are draft animals (cattle), swine, goat
and horses.
4.4 Fisheries
There are five units of Small Farmers Reservoir (SFR) constructed un the
barangay. These are utilized as fishponds and stocked with Tilapia nilotica fingerlings.
4.5. Timberlands
Timber trees are planted along boundaries of individual farms/lots by landowner.
Some trees are also planted along roads and creeks. There is also a one hectare
reforestation project at Pulog Hill watershed area which is mostly planted with bamboos.
4.6. Related Support Services
Extension Services are rendered by the Municipal Agriculture Office, and The
Department of Agrarian Reform or agricultural projects. The Department of Environment
and Natural Resources handles the extension service for Agro-forestry projects.
The Barangay Officials are open to any private institution rendering service to the
farmers regarding farm technology. Some technicians conduct farmers meeting to impart
the new technology and methods on preparing land and access to marketing assistance.
Marketing of products is usually done either through traders usually for corn and
cassava or directly particularly for fruits and vegetables.
4.7 Pre and Post harvest Facilities
There are _____available post harvest facilities in the barangay. For government
owned facilities, there are 6 unit solar dryers.
4.8 Credit Support
Farmers in the area usually get financial support for their farms by getting credits
from the traders which are also the market for their products. Formal Financing
Institutions like banks have also extended credit support to some. However, due to bad
credit records, some farmers can no longer avail of these services.
4.9 Constraints
In the agriculture sector the problems identified during the SWOT Analysis are
the following; lack of Post Harvest Facilities, mostly driers; lack of capital for farm
production and other agriculture related livelihood projects and lack of working animals.
5. SOCIAL SECTOR
5.1 Education
5.1.1 Literacy Rate
Barangay has 90% literacy and 10 % illiteracy rates compared to national and
regional level
5.1.2
School facilities
There are three complete elementary schools in the barangay; the Lunocan
Elementary School, Kitam-is Elementary School and Awol Elementary School. These are
manned by competent teachers. However, due to the annual increase in population the
following problems have been identified.
1.
2.
3.
4.
There is lack of classrooms in Awol Elementary School
Classes in the three schools are oversized.
Some classrooms in the 3 elementary schools need repair and improvement.
There is insufficient supply of water in Kitam-is Elementary School while Awol
Elementary School has no water system.
5. Awol Elementary school is not fully energized and its site is flooded during rainy
season..
6. The three schools have no stage
7. Perimeter fences of all 3 are unfinished, posing the threat of theft and robberies of
school properties.
8. One of the biggest problems of the schools is the lack of pertinent documents
thus; the school officials are requesting the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) for the titling of the properties of the 3 schools.
9. Lack of teaching materials and references
10. Lack of Teachers item in Awol Elementary School.
11. No computer sets in the three schools.
There is a school playground but there are no sports facilities/equipments available in
the 3 school campuses. The students-classroom ratio is 50:1 and the teacher-student ratio
is 1:50.
Pupils who live near the schools just walk to and from home to school. For pupils
who live far, they take motorcycles (habalhabal) while some who can’t afford fares will
have to walk.
The three schools in Kitam-is, Awol and Barangay Lunocan have high enrollment
while the drop-out rate is low. Enrollment to drop-out rate is .02%.
Most of the school children complete their elementary education. Of the total
elementary graduates, 75% proceed to enroll in secondary education; however, some
students have to stop schooling after a few months due to household and farm work and
lack of financial support. After graduation in high school, some pursue college degree in
Cagayan de Oro City or in Malaybalay City. Some also start to look for jobs to support
their personal needs. A number are finding contractual employment in REBISCO
Company in the adjoining barangay of Alae.
5.2 Health
5.2.1 Primary Health Services
Barangay Lunocan has one unit Health Center. At present, there is no permanent
midwife assigned to the barangay. There are12 Barangay Health Workers (BHW) and
one Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS). They are trained to service the primary health
care needs of the population of the Barangay. Regular immunizations are being
conducted for 0-6 years old. Family Planning Program is also undertaken including prenatal services for pregnant women. There is a health posts in Sitio Awol but none in the
other sitios.
There is also the presence of a well trained Rescue Team in the barangay.
Other problems pertaining to health identified during the SWOT Analysis are:
1. Lack of medical facilities and equipments
2. No emergency vehicle;
3. No permanent midwives;
4. Lack of medicines and first-aid kits.
5. Lack of Uniform
5.2.2. Sanitation
Sanitation includes the proper disposal system of both human and household
wastes.
The toilet facilities in the barangay are shown in the following table.
Table 8. Number of Toilet by Type by Sitios.
Sitios
Water
Open
Pit No toilet Under
sealed
(Antipolo)
construction
Zone 1
100
7
10
Zone 2
Zone 3
160
0
8
Pulog
29
21
34
Cebucawan
14
21
26
Kitam-is
100
4
85
Awol
79
13
45
Salvan
18
9
49
4
San Isidro
87
23
49
2
Calaniogan
7
18
(Source: Barangay Data, Actual Survey, September, 2008)
Eco-San UDD
1
Eco-San UDD or Ecological Sanitation Urine-Diversion Dehydration Toilet is a
communal type of toilet. It is a project of the Xavier University College of Agriculture of
which Sitio Cebucawan is one of its recipients.
There is no garbage collection and disposal system in the barangay. Every
household takes care of the disposal of their own waste materials. Some throw them in a
garbage pit or burn them at their respective backyards, while some practice Solid Waste
Management by segregating their garbage in their homes. Recyclables are sold to some
individuals doing house to house buying of empty bottles, plastic containers, tin cans and
other recyclables. Biodegradable or kitchen wastes are left to rot in pits or under fruit
trees planted in their backyards.
5.2.3 Nutrition
Malnutrition is one of the problems in the barangay affecting both pre-schoolers
and school children.
The incidence of malnourished pre-schoolers in the barangay is shown in the
following table.
Table 9. Number of Malnourished Preschoolers
Case
Below normal, very low
Below normal
Normal
Above Normal
(Source: Barangay Data, August 2008)
Number
2
50
726
1
The incidence of malnourished school children in the barangay is shown in the following
table:
Table 10. Number of Malnourished School Children
Case
Below normal, very low
Below normal
Normal
Above Normal
(Source: Barangay Data, 2008)
Number
None
255
632
1
There is feeding program in the barangay that is funded by the Local Government
Unit of Manolo Fortich but funds are not enough to sustain the project.
To combat malnutrition, the National Nutrition Council through the
implementation of the Municipal Nutrition Council, requires every household in the
barangay level to have a home garden and every sitio to establish a communal garden.
The presence of three to five types of vegetables planted in a backyard is considered a
home garden. The communal garden on the other hand, requires at least an area of
4mx4m and planted with vegetables representing the “Go, Grow, Glow” foods.
One problem identified in this sector is the lack of area for communal garden.
5.3 Sports Development
There are sports minded citizens of all ages in the barangay. This is well shown
during barangay sponsored, particularly by the SK, activities where it is greatly well
participated in and enjoyed by big audience. Basketball and volleyball are among the
most participated in games. Badminton is also being played by some. Aside from ball
games, there are groups who are interested in individual sports like boxing, karate and
other self defense sports. During early mornings, some are seen jogging or doing brisk
walking around barangay plaza.
Some problems identified on this sector are the following;
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lack of sports equipments and facilities
No concrete plans and programs on sports development
Unorganized Sports Development Council
Lack of LGU support.
5.4 Welfare and Development
5.4.1 Day Care Centers
There are four Barangay Day Care Centers and are located in Barangay Proper, Sitios
Kitam-is, Awol and Cebucawan. Problems on this sector are:
1. Lack of learning facilities and equipments in the 4 centers
2. Insufficient space in the 4 centers
3. There are no Day Care Centers in San Isidro, Calaniogan, Salvan and Pulog Hill
5.4.2. Organized Out-of School Youth
The Out-of-School youths in the barangay are organized. They are mostly
undergraduates in basic education. However, there is no non-formal or Alternative
Learning System for this group in the barangay. It is proposed that the barangay will
request funding from the Provincial Governor for the honorarium of an Alternative
Learning System Coordinator and DSWD for the honorarium of the instructional
manager. It is also proposed to request funding from the Municipal Mayor and SB
members for livelihood and skills training for this group.
5.4.3 Organized Senior Citizens
The group of the Senior Citizns in the barangay is already organized. They meet
every Friday. However, in the sector, the following are there complaints;
1. They don’t have a Day Center where they can hold their meetings and other
activities.
2. There is no day designated for Senior Citizens’ medical check up.
3. They don’t have Senior Citizen’s Booklet which entitles them to a certain
discount on some grocery items in stores.
In view of this, they are requesting the following;
1. Hon. Lago, SP Member for funding the construction of Senior Citizen Day Care
Center.
2. Health Officers to provide schedule for medical check-up for the Senior Citizens
3. Office of DSWD and the Office of the Mayor to facilitate the issuance of Grocery
Booklet.