Bahay, San Jose

Bahay is one of 29 barangays or villages in the municipality of San Jose, Camarines Sur in the Philippines.[1]

Bahay
Barangay
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol
ProvinceCamarines Sur
MunicipalitySan Jose
District4th District
Government
 • TypeBarangay
 • Barangay CaptainEdgar O. Fernandez
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)

Etymology

The word "bahay" refers to a small house.[2] During the early days, there were many small houses built around this place, so people named the place after the numerous houses that can be found there.

Geography and Demographics

Barangay Bahay is classified as a rural place and is composed of 3 puroks or zones. It is generally described as plain with uplands with a total land area of 55.470000 hectares.[3] It is bounded to the north by Tiagao (Camagong), south by Camagong (Boclod), east by Boclod, and in the west by Taytay, Goa, Camarines Sur. Its major source of livelihood is agriculture. It has a total population of 429, with 70 households, 96 families, and 229 registered voters.

Government

Elected barangay officials are as follows: Edgar O. Fernandez- Punong Barangay; barangay councilors: Salvacion O. Ortinero, Ceserio T. Ortinero, Rosie P. Rebuya, Nonilyn P. Pamorca, Andres P. Clutario, Remegio LL. Milan Sr., and Zosimo P. Abner. On the other hand, Sanggunian Kabataan elected officers include the following: Joshua O. Baul as the SK Chairman and the SK Kagawad are: Darwin V. Abner, Johnrey D. Fernandez, Arjohn D. Boitizon, Remegio C. Milan Jr., Jenky G. Peñalosa, John Francis V. Paa and Charlotte O. Ortinero. The appointed barangay secretary and treasurer are: Maribel O. Baul and Jocelyn O. Azor, respectively. Barangay personnel include 11 barangay tanod, 2 barangay health workers, 1 nutrition scholar, 3 purok/zones leaders, 1 day care worker and 3 utility workers.

References
  1. MPDC, LGU San Jose (2014). "CBMS Barangay Profile". Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Nieva, Lourdes Lobis (February 2010). San Jose at its Great Serenity and Pride (1st ed.). San Jose, Camarines Sur: Local Government of San Jose. p. 45.
  3. LGOO, DILG (2014). "Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Profile". Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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