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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 Area (has.)

Land Use Categories Land Area Existing

2005

Proposed

1999

Unutilized

Area

Residential 34.7960 47.6200 12.8240

Commercial 4.690 6.1900 1.5610

Institutional 3.3910 1.5800 (1.8110)

Open Space

Tourism

Industrial

Agro-industrial 32.9317 22.5300 (10.4017)

Agricultural 1,295.3323 380.6000 (914.7323)

Pastureland/Timberland/Forest 541.000 (541.000)

Vacant/Open grassland 78.2000 (78.2000)

Roads:

National/Provincial/Municipal/Barangay

42.1600

21.6300

(20.5300)

Utilities: Cellsites 0.0200 2.000 1.980

Landfill/Water

Reservoir/Tank/H.E.P./Air Strip

TOTAL 2,034.2600 2,034.2600 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 Total

Zone 1 117 265 238 508

Zone 2 89 201 189 390

Zone 3 168 236 359 595

Pulog 84 210 186 396

Cebucawan 80 170 160 330

Kitam-is 189 440 457 897

Awol 150 389 339 728

Salvan 78 181 192 373

San Isidro 166 377 400 777

Calaniogan 25

Total 1,737

(Source: Barangay Data: Actual Survey, August 2008)

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

BPOC BDC BDCC BNC

BADAC BSWMC BPFSDC

TANOD BCPC BHRAO

LUPON

BARANGAY ASSEMBLY

PUNONG BARANGAY SK

SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY

SECRETARY TREASURER

LUPON

FIG. 2. BARANGAY OFFICIALS OF BARANGAY LUNOCAN

BPOC BDC BDCC BNC

BADAC BSWMC BPFSDC

TANOD BCPC BHRAO

Sangguniang Kabataan

Chairman:

Hon. DESIREE MAE M. TULO

Kagawads:

Hon. CHERRY S. MANTILLA

Hon. RENE MICHO U. TERO

Hon. MAYCHELYN T. ROSALES

Hon. JED E. MANTILLA

Hon. MARK ANTHONY T.

VAUGHN

Hon. THAEL VINCENT N.

CHAVEZ

Hon. ALLEN JEAN ANGELO A.

CABANG

LUPON RONNIE LAROMBE

Pangkat Secretary

PRESTULO BONTILAO

AMBROSIO OMAS

ISAIAS MANTILLA

SANTOS ROSALES

LORENZO ARCEO, Sr.

LUIS NIERE

RAYMUNDO ENGLATERRA

JAIME ALVAREZ

VICENTE NILLAS

HILARION SALINGAY

EDITHA ENGLATERRA

CAMILO CANGKE Sr.

VICENT OSABEL

RODRIGO GARGAR

Sangguniang Kabataan

Chairman:


Kagawads:

Hon. CHERRY S. MANTILLA

Hon. RENE MICHO U. TERO

Hon. MAYCHELYN T. ROSALES

Hon. JED E. MANTILLA

Hon. MARK ANTHONY T.

VAUGHN

Hon. THAEL VINCENT N.

CHAVEZ

Hon. ALLEN JEAN ANGELO A.

CABANG

LUPON RONNIE LAROMBE

Pangkat Secretary

PRESTULO BONTILAO

AMBROSIO OMAS

ISAIAS MANTILLA

SANTOS ROSALES

LORENZO ARCEO, Sr.

LUIS NIERE

RAYMUNDO ENGLATERRA

JAIME ALVAREZ

VICENTE NILLAS

HILARION SALINGAY

EDITHA ENGLATERRA

CAMILO CANGKE Sr.

VICENT OSABEL

RODRIGO GARGAR

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


Punong Barangay

Hon. FELIX A. SALINGAY

Barangay Record Keeper

CHERLY T. MICAYABAS

Barangay Treasurer

ARACELI R. BACAYANA

Barangay Secretary

JENNIFREY L. ABELLON

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 Sitio Chairmen:

Members:

Barangay Council PRESTULO BONTILAO

INOCENCIO ANIÑON Zone 3

MELBA Z. BATOON AMBROSIO OMAS

NIEL A. BACAYANA San Isidro

ELVIS S. LEYSON LORENZO ARCEO

RUFINO B. GALLEROS Pulog

ANTONIO D. GANAS TEODORO BUTAL

EDELITO A. HERRERA Salvan

DESIREE MAE M. TULO CASIMIRO NIERE

Non Gov. Org Kitam-is

EDINA SACLOT EDDIE ROSALES

Sr. Citizens Org. Awol

LEONORA PAGALAN PAUL PAGTALUNAN

Farmers’ Ass. Calaniogan

ROMELDO BORCES HERMILO RAVIDAS

Chief Tanod Cebucawan

VIRGINIA MANTILLA MARIEVIC A. FUTALAN

Brgy Nutrition Scholar Zone 2 Representative

BSWMC Chairman:

FELIX A. SALINGAY

Punong Barangay

Vice Chairman:

MELBA Z. BATOON

Chair. Com on Social

Services

BADAC 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

BSWMC Chairman:

FELIX A. SALINGAY

Punong Barangay

Vice Chairman:

MELBA Z. BATOON

Chair. Com on Social

Services

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

FIG. 4. BARANGAY BASED INTITUTIONS (cont’d)

BHRAO HILMAR V. SALINGAY

Human Rights Action Officer

BNC Chairman: FELIX A. SALINGAY, Punong Brgy.

Vice Chairman: MELBA Z. BATOON, Kagawad

BNS: VIRGINIA E. MANTILLA

Members:

ANTONIO GANAS ELVIS LEYSON

Kagawad Kagawad

EDELITO HERRERA JUANITA CATINGAN

Kagawad BHW

CLARIZA MINOZA MA. ELIZA YATOR

BHW BHW

ELSA PESCADERO CATALINA ENGLATERRA

BHW BHW

LAURENCIA SUICO JOSITA ENGLATERRA

BHW BHW

LEONORA PAGALAN FE SAROMINES

BHW Dep. Ed. Teacher

VIVIAN MURILLO MARILOU YATOR

Dep. Ed Teacher Dep. Ed. Teacher

EDGARDO MINOZA EDUARDO NILLAS

Tanod Sitio Leader

CORAZON U. TERO JEZZER HERRERA

CWL Pres. Youth Org. Pres.

BDCC Chairman:

FELIX A. SALINGAY

Punong Barangay

Vice-Chairman:

ELVIS S. LEYSON

Chair: Com on Agri. & Nat. Res.

Members:

PRESTULO BONTLAO

Zone 3

LORENZO ARCEO

Pulog

TEODORO BUTAL

Salvan

CASIMIRO NIERE

Kitam-is

PAUL PAGTALUNAN

Calaniogan

EDDIE ROSALES

Awol

HERMILO RAVIDAS

Cebucawan

BCPC Chairman: FELIX A. SALINGAY

Punong Barangay

Vice Chairmn: DESIREE MAE M. TULO

SK Chairperson

Members:

ROSARIO ESCALERA - MSWDO

LORETA BONITA - RIC Pres.

MELBA BATOON – Chair, Com on

Social Services

EDITHA ENGLATERRA – Lupon Member

LEONORA PAGALAN - BHW Pres.

LOU JANE SACLOT – Child Advocate

JULIET LASTIMOSA – Day Care Worker

BPFSDC

BNC Chairman: FELIX A. SALINGAY, Punong Brgy.

Vice Chairman: MELBA Z. BATOON, Kagawad

BNS: VIRGINIA E. MANTILLA

Members:

ANTONIO GANAS ELVIS LEYSON

Kagawad Kagawad

EDELITO HERRERA JUANITA CATINGAN

Kagawad BHW

CLARIZA MINOZA MA. ELIZA YATOR

BHW BHW

ELSA PESCADERO CATALINA ENGLATERRA

BHW BHW

LAURENCIA SUICO JOSITA ENGLATERRA

BHW BHW

LEONORA PAGALAN FE SAROMINES

BHW Dep. Ed. Teacher

VIVIAN MURILLO MARILOU YATOR

Dep. Ed Teacher Dep. Ed. Teacher

EDGARDO MINOZA EDUARDO NILLAS

Tanod Sitio Leader

CORAZON U. TERO JEZZER HERRERA

CWL Pres. Youth Org. Pres.

BDCC Chairman:

FELIX A. SALINGAY

Punong Barangay

Vice-Chairman:

ELVIS S. LEYSON

Chair: Com on Agri. & Nat. Res.

Members:

PRESTULO BONTLAO

Zone 3

LORENZO ARCEO

Pulog

TEODORO BUTAL

Salvan

CASIMIRO NIERE

Kitam-is

PAUL PAGTALUNAN

Calaniogan

EDDIE ROSALES

Awol

HERMILO RAVIDAS

Cebucawan

BCPC Chairman: FELIX A. SALINGAY

Punong Barangay

Vice Chairmn: DESIREE MAE M. TULO

SK Chairperson

Members:

ROSARIO ESCALERA - MSWDO

LORETA BONITA - RIC Pres.

MELBA BATOON – Chair, Com on

Social Services

EDITHA ENGLATERRA – Lupon Member

LEONORA PAGALAN - BHW Pres.

LOU JANE SACLOT – Child Advocate

JULIET LASTIMOSA – Day Care Worker

BPFSDC

BHRAO HILMAR V. SALINGAY

Human Rights Action Officer

Other Barangay Based Institutions (BBIs) are the following:

1. Barangay Development Council (BDC)

2. Barangay Peace and Order Council (BPOC)

3. Barangay Disaster Coordinating Council

4. Barangay Nutrition Council (BNC)

5. Barangay Anti – Drug Abuse Council (BADAC)

6. Barangay Solid Waste Management Council (BSWMC)

7. Barangay Physical Fitness and Sports Development Council (BPFSDC)

8. Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC)

9. Barangay Human Rights Action Officer (BHRAO).

Other organized volunteer groups in the barangay are the:

1. Barangay Tanods who are under the Barangay Peace and Order Council (BPOC)

2. Barangay Health Workers (BHW)

3. Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS)

4. Barangay Service Point Officer (BSPO)

5. 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 Owner

Zone 1 1. Pacific West Farms Inc. Piggery Mr. Rufo de Veyra

2. LHT – PRO Farm Piggery/Poultry Dr. Wilfredo Ganas

3. CCC Credit Corporation Lending

4. Helm’s Hatchery Hatchery Dr. San Juan

Zone 3 1. TIP Hatchery Hatchery Mr. Stephen Tan

2. A. Brown Energy

Resources Development

Inc.

Piggery Mr. Robertino Pizarro

3. Andre Farm Poultry Mr. Andrew Bacorro

San Isidro 1. CVT Lucky Five

Piggery Farm

Piggery Mr. Axel Tumulak

2. REMROSE Poultry

Farm

Poultry Mrs. Rosita Dignos

Kitam-is 1. Johann’s Farm Piggery Mr..John Casiño

Cebucawan Poultry

Awol 1. Poultry Nancy Blanche Paurillo

Poultry Chua

(Source: Barangay Data, 2008)

2.2.3 Solid Waste Management

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. Lack of street lights

b. Lack of culverts

c. Lack of drainage

d. Undocumented barangay roads

e. 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. Lack of electrical posts

2. Lack of street lights

3. Lack of transformers

4. 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. There is lack of classrooms in Awol Elementary School

2. Classes in the three schools are oversized.

3. Some classrooms in the 3 elementary schools need repair and improvement.

4. 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 pre-

natal 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

sealed

Open Pit

(Antipolo)

No toilet Under

construction

Eco-San UDD

Zone 1 100 7 10

Zone 2

Zone 3 160 0 8

Pulog 29 21 34

Cebucawan 14 21 26 1

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 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 Number

Below normal, very low 2

Below normal 50

Normal 726

Above Normal 1

(Source: Barangay Data, August 2008)

The incidence of malnourished school children in the barangay is shown in the following

table:

Table 10. Number of Malnourished School Children

Case Number

Below normal, very low None

Below normal 255

Normal 632

Above Normal 1

(Source: Barangay Data, 2008)

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. Lack of sports equipments and facilities

2. No concrete plans and programs on sports development

3. Unorganized Sports Development Council

4. 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.

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