Paloyon
Barangay Paloyon (also known as Sagrada and Paloyon Proper) is a first-class barangay in Nabua, Camarines Sur. The name "Paloyon" is came from the Rinconada Bikol word paroyan which means ricefield. It is composed of eight zones: Centro (Zone 1), Roadside A (Zone 2-A), Roadside B (Zone 2-B), Sempeterno (Zone 3), Camalignon-Nalilidong (Zone 4), Bagasacan (Zone 5-A), Maogma (Zone 5-B) and Bagong Sikat (Zone 6).
Barangay Paloyon | |
|---|---|
| Paloyon | |
| Motto(s): Kisi-Kisi Para Diri Mauri! | |
| Coordinates: 13°22'30.6"N 123°22'39.6"E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| District | 5th District |
| Town | Nabua, Camarines Sur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Barangay |
| • Punong Barangay | Archibald Escuro |
| • SK Chairman | Don Jay Raluta |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 2,964 Philippine Statistics Authority |
| Demonym(s) | Paloyoeño |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4434 |
| PSGC | |
| NDC | 54 |
| Vehicle registration | EXX XXXX / EX XXXXX |
| Native Languages | Rinconada Bikol Tagalog |
| SK Members | Marisol Tagle
Julie Anne Braga Sean Andre Almazan Christian Joe Velitario Gemma Garcia Arjo Moreno Jean Gomez Jinky Mae Celebrado - Sec. Dahn Elbert Mamansag - Treas. |
| SB Members | Alma Niebres
James Lañada Jaime Vizconde Algin Refugio Alex Pontillas Benjie Moreno Salome Paranal Anna Abonita - Sec. Maria Estefanie Hugo - Treas. |
| Electorate (2019) | 1,702 |
Location
Barangay Paloyon is located at the southeastern part of Nabua, particularly abound by the barangays of La Opinion (southwest), Santiago Young (northwest), Lourdes Young (north), Paloyon Oriental (east) in municipality of Nabua, and barangays of San Vicente (south) and Masoli (southeast) in the nearby municipality of Bato.
Geography
Barangay Paloyon is said to be a part of the Mount Iriga ridge land, which is elevated steppe.
Climate
As part of the municipality of Nabua, it possesses a climate belonging to the 4th type wherein rainfalls are more or less evenly distributed throughout the years. Its rainfall is classified as TYPE B or HUMID characterized by rains well or evenly distributed throughout the year with at most three dry months. General wind direction prevailing the municipality is from northeast to southwest at an average velocity of eight knots.
The barangay has a dry, a cold, and a wet season. From June to November, the town experiences heavy rains. The cold season comes every December to February. Then, from March to May, the dry season commences.
Religion
Most of the people at that area are followers of Catholicism, in which the patron saint is the Holy Family where the distinctive nickname of the said barangay takes place: the Sagrada. Also, it is under the Catholic Church of Nuestra Señora de Katipanan Parish, which is also situated at Roadside A.
Some people also followers of Iglesia ni Cristo, Members Church of God International, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Jehovah's Witnesses and other minority sects.
Language
Most of the constituents speaks in Rinconada Bikol as their lingua franca and Central Bikol and Tagalog as their major alternative dialects.
Trade
Primary Production
Paloyon is better known for agricultural production, intensifying the major crops in the area, particularly rice, corn, cassava, sweet potatoes and coconut. That's why some of the compradas and rice mills are situated in these areas.
Livestock
Paloyon has large production of livestock, particularly in poultry, piggery and cattle industry. Most of the commercial chickens are sold in the wet markets and in the major food corporations.
One Town, One Product
Paloyon brings the edge in producing one town, one products and has a greater impact on exporting in the world market, especially the Puto Bugas (baked rice pastry), Puto Seco (baked milk macaroons), dried katnga (taro leaves), turones (peanut sticks) and amrian (steamed rice cakes).
Metallurgy
Artisans from Sempeterno are known in their talents in making bolo, knives and swords in the blacksmith's house.
Economy
Small and Medium Enterprise
Some of the proprietorships are common in convenient stores and cooperatives. One of the branches of Nabua Multipurpose Food Terminal is situated at Paloyon.
Energy
Paloyon has a sole petroleum station named Bicol Petroleum owned by Mrs. Erowena P. Belleza[4]
Construction
Paloyon has construction corporations. One of these is the GLD Builders, Construction and Supply owned by Engr. Domingo A. Bartolome, Jr. and has a branch in Mandaue City, in Cebu.
Water, Electricity and Cable Services
Most services in the households come from Nabua Water District [5] (water), Camarines Sur 3 Electric Cooperative[6] (electricity), some internet providers and some cable operators.
Transportation
The most convenient means of transport in this area is by means of public utility vehicles such as jeepneys, buses, and tricycles using the Pan-Philippine Highway. There is also the usage of rail trolleys in alternative for the trains of the Philippine National Railways.[7] It has also a transport services named Jhobel Transport owned by Mr. Jose Moreno.
Customs and Tradition
Paloyon has customs and tradition that were regularly exercised.
In January
- Vesperas - It is traditionally the annual barangay fiesta's eve, in which the people is preparing the venue of the celebration, especially the popular terms where they are familiar thereto: Sambayan (the tent preparation); Pagbuno (the slaugthering of cattle, poultry and pigs); Pagkarsutso (the native rice pastry making); Rabus (the general cleaning), Pagtatakod (the design making); and Pagrurugop (the men's non-profit work).
- Kapistahan - It is the feast day of their patron, the Holy Family. The mass is celebrated every hour starting from the end of the procession in the dawn. Most of the occasions are pabonyag (child's christening), pasalamat (the thanksgiving party), pakasal (the nuptial), pakumpil (the confirmation), panganam or pangadyi (the offertory prayer to the dead and petitions) and pagsulo (the offertory candle lighting).
- Pabayle - In the social evening of feast day, the barangay council holds a dance extravaganza for the teenagers.
- Cantora - This is the night where the ladies chorale sings with praise and worship walking and kneeling towards the altar.
- Segunda Dia - This is the day after of the feast day. This also celebrates the important day of recreation of the couples, bachelors and bachelorette, senior citizens and the balikbayans from abroad. This holds in the evening with special guests and they plays old-time favorites songs and music.
In February
- Valentines' Ball - in some, they called it as Mr. and Mrs. Night. They celebrate it on the night of Valentine's Day.
In March and April
- Estacion quin Cuaresma - The Nuestra Señora de Katipanan Parish conducts a stations of the cross or Via Crucis in the premises of their church. This is usually held in the Sundays of Lent.
- Pasion - This is the tradition that the Catholic elders sing the passion book of the Lord Jesus Christ in Bicol.
- Procession quin Miercoles / Viernes Santo - This is the procession depicting the passion of Lord Jesus Christ every dusk of Holy Wednesday and Good Friday.
- Soledad - This is the Good Friday late night procession where they commemorate the seven sorrows of Virgin Mary.
- Pagbalo-balo - The Easter's eve celebration.
- Pagtonton - The Easter Sunday celebration where the Catholic followers do the depiction of the resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ through the angel cantors.
In summer time
- Paliga sa Barangay - the Sangguniang Kabataan and the Paloyon Youth Organization organizes a sports fest.
The little angel saying the verses (in Pagtonton)
In July
- Pintakasi sa Katipanan - This is celebrated in the week of the feast day of the parish's patron saint, Nuestra Señora de Katipanan.
In August
- Parish Day - It is celebrated on August 28, annually at the Nuestra Señora de Katipanan Parish.
In November
- Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament
In December
- Misa de Gallo - This is celebrated in the novena of the birth of Lord Jesus Christ.
- Novena ag Dotoc - This is the novena and cantorship before the feast day of the Holy Family in January.
- Masquerade Ball - This is held during the New Year's Eve. They showcase their talents while dressed by their creations and masks.
The Fragmentation of Paloyon in Two Distinctive Barangays
Sitio Paloyon Oriental was finally detached to its mother barangay, known today as Barangay Paloyon Oriental based on the Batas Pambansa Blg. 128 last April 28, 1981 and confirmed by the Presidential Proclamation No. 2102, s. 1981 by former President Ferdinand Marcos[8]
"Section 1. The Sitio of Paloyon Oriental in Barangay Paloyon, Municipality of Nabua, Province of Camarines Sur, is hereby converted into a distinct and independent barangay of the said municipality, to be known as Barangay Paloyon Oriental."
Batas Pambansa Blg. 128 (AN ACT CREATING BARANGAY PALOYON ORIENTAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NABUA, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR)[9]
Education
Paloyon has three educational institutions: the Nabua Christian School Foundation, Inc., Paloyon Day Care Center and the Paloyon Elementary School.
Organization
| Organizations | Logo |
|---|---|
| Highway-Paloyon Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (HIPALTODA) |  |
| Mr. and Mrs. Club | |
| Paloyon Youth Organization (PYO) |  |
| Paloyon Barangay Senior Citizens Association (BASCA) | |
| Paloyon Elementary School Alumni Association (PESAO) | |
| Triangle Married Set Association
(TMSA, affiliated association composed of barangays Paloyon, La Opinion and Santiago Young) |
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| Lakas ng Kababaihan | |
| Rabus Officials | |
| Bagasacan Youth Organization
(BYO, partner organization with barangay Lourdes Young) |
Demographics
| Census Year | Population | Growth Rate |
| 1990 | 2,197 | - |
| 1995 | 2,392 | 1.61 % |
| 2000 | 2,721 | 2.80 |
| 2007 | 2,735 | 0.07 |
| 2010 | 2,932 | 2.56 |
| 2015 | 2,964 | 0.21 |
In 2015 Census, the Paloyon has a population of 2,964.[10]
Electorate
In the last 2019 Philippine Senate election, the electorate of Paloyon is 1,702[11]
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