Laboratory Activity 2.1.

: Assessment of Barangay Profile

I. Introduction to Barangay Profiling

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 Barangay Pagbalican Key Indicators

Population: 727

Employment:

Self-employed: 133
Employed: 150
Education:
 College: 10.17%
Elementary: 39.11%
Vocational: 0.22%
High School: 32.07%
Kinder: 1.12%
Daycare: 4.24.%
Unschooled: 11.95%
ALS: 1.12%

Health: The Barangay does not have health facilities, but they have two (2)
Barangay Health Workers (BHW) and one(1) Barangay Nutrition Scholar
(BNS)

Infrastructure: Barangay Hall, Elementary School, Basket ball court, waiting

shed, Reservour, Pumping Station,

Environment: Flooding

II. Methodology

The study utilized a descriptive research method to analyze the demographic,

economic, educational, health, and infrastructure data of Barangay
Pagbalican. Primary data were gathered through surveys conducted among
households, key informant interviews with barangay officials, and direct
observation. Secondary data were collected from barangay records and The
data were categorized and analyzed using percentage distribution, tables, and
comparative analysis to determine key insights.

III. Data Collection & Data Analysis

A. Population

1. Total of Population 2023 : 895

2. No. of Households : 210
3. No. of Families : 237
 4. Ave. Household size :5

Table 1
Age Distribution of Population
Age Bracket Male Female Total Percentage
0-4 yrs. old 54 48 102 11.40%
5-9 yrs. old 58 39 97 10.84%
10-14 yrs. old 55 41 96 10.73%
15-19 yrs. old 54 44 98 10.95%
20-24 yrs. old 47 44 91 10.17%
25-29 yrs. old 35 45 80 8.94%
30-34 yrs. old 29 26 55 6.15%
35-39 yrs. old 27 24 51 5.70%
40-44 yrs. old 32 24 56 6.26%
45-49 yrs. old 14 16 30 3.35%
51-54 yrs. old 20 16 36 4.02%
55-59 yrs. old 15 18 33 3.69%
60-64 yrs. old 15 10 25 2.79%
65-69 yrs. old 12 7 19 2.12%
70-74 yrs. old 7 7 14 1.56%
75-79 yrs. old 4 2 6 0.67%
80 Above 1 5 6 0.67%
Total 479 416 895 100.00%

The Table 1 shows the age distribution of male and female with five (5) years
of interval: 0-4 years old comprising 102 individuals with 11.40%; 5-9 years-
old composing 97 individuals with 10.84%; 10-14 years-old consisting of 96
individuals with 10.73%; 15-19 years-old composed of 98 individuals with
10.95%; 20-24 years-old consisting of 91 with 10.95% with 10.17%; 25-29
years-old comprising 80 individuals with 8.94%; 30-34 years-old composing
55 individuals with 6.15%; 35-39 years-old consisting of 56 individuals with
5.70%; 40-44 years-old comprising 56 individuals with 6.26%; 45-49 years-old
composing 30 individuals with 3.35%; 50-54 years-old consisting of 36
individuals with 4.02%; 55-59 years-old consisting of 33 individuals with
3.69%; 60-64 years old comprising 25 individuals with 2.79%; 65-69 years old
consisting of 19 individuals with 2.12%; 70-74 years-old composing 14
individuals with 1.56%; 75-79 years-old comprising 6 individuals with 0.67%;
and 80 years-old above composing 6 individuals with 0.67%. Thus, it
concludes 895 population overall.

Educational Attainment of Population

Table 2
Educational Attainment of the Population
Educational Attainment Male Female Total Percentage

Unschooled 60 47 107 11.96%

Early Childhood Care and 21 17 38 4.25%
Development
Kindergarten 4 6 10 1.12%
Grade 1 37 11 48 5.36%
Grade 2 22 20 42 4.69%
Grade 3 27 16 43 4.80%
Grade 4 30 19 49 5.47%
Grade 5 31 20 51 5.70%
Elementary Graduate 60 57 117 13.07%
1st year high school 13 3 16 1.79%
2nd year high school 7 13 20 2.23%
3rd year high school 7 81 15 1.68%
High school Graduate 32 50 82 9.16%
Grade 7 18 13 31 3.46%
Grade 8 15 11 26 2.91%
Grade 9 18 8 26 2.91%
Grade 10 14 8 22 2.46%
Grade 11 10 18 28 3.13%
Grade 12 5 16 21 2.35%
1st year college 10 10 20 2.23%
2nd year college 2 9 11 1.23%
3rd year college 5 5 10 1.12%
College Graduate 26 24 50 5.59%
 2 years vocational course 1 1 2 0.22%
ALS graduate 4 6 10 1.12%
Total 479 416 895 100%

The educational attainment data of the population reveals significant insights

into the barangay’s literacy and academic progression. A notable portion of
the community (11.96%) remains unschooled, indicating a need for literacy
programs and educational support. While many residents have completed
elementary education (15.07%), fewer have pursued higher levels, with only
8.16% reaching high school graduation and 5.29% obtaining a college
degree. The declining numbers in secondary and tertiary education suggest
possible barriers such as financial constraints, accessibility, or lack of
opportunities. And the presence of vocational and alternative learning system
(ALS) graduates highlights the need for flexible education pathways. This data
emphasizes the importance of strengthening educational programs,
scholarship opportunities, and skills training to enhance the barangay’s
human resource development and economic prospects.

Health
1. Health Facilities
a. Health Center :
b. Mini Health Center:
c. Main Health Center:
2. Number of Health Personnel
a. Doctor :
b. Dentist :
c. Nurse :
d. Midwife :
e. BHW : 2
f. BNS : 1

Table 3
House Ownership
Ownership Frequency Percentage
Owner 195 92.86%
Renter 11 5.24%
Sharer with Family their 4 1.90%
family relatives
Total 210 100%

Table 3 presents data on house ownership among 210 respondents,

categorizing them into owners, renters, and those who share a residence with
family or relatives. The majority, 195 respondents (92.86%), own their house,
indicating a high level of homeownership within the community. A smaller
portion, 11 respondents (5.24%), are renters, and 4 respondents (1.90%)
share their living space with family relatives
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Table 4
Wallings
Walling Materials Description Frequency Percentage
Cement Strong 34 16.19%
Materials
Plywood Light Materials 123 58.57%
Nipa Shingles Light Materials 15 7.14%
Tarpauline Light Materials 7 3.33%
Bamboo Light Materials 11 5.24%
Coconut Timber Light Materials 16 7.62%
G.I Sheet Light Materials 4 1.90%
Total 210 100%

Table 4 presents data on the walling materials used in the houses of 210
respondents, categorizing them as either strong materials or light materials.
The majority, 123 respondents (58.57%), have houses made of plywood,
which is classified as a light material, suggesting a reliance on affordable and
accessible construction materials. A smaller portion, 34 respondents
(16.19%), have cement walls, indicating that only a fraction of the population
uses strong materials for their houses. Other light materials such as nipa
shingles (7.14%), tarpaulin (3.33%), bamboo (5.24%), coconut timber
(7.62%), and G.I. sheets (1.90%) are also used, reflecting a variety of housing
conditions. The high percentage of light materials suggests that many
households may be more vulnerable to environmental factors such as
typhoons or strong winds, which could impact the durability and safety of their
homes.

BASIC ECONOMIC SECTOR

A. Main Occupation of Male Employed Population
Table 5
Occupation Male Percentage
Construction Worker 88 40.93%
Motorcab Drivers 39 18.14%
Garlic Vendors 2 0.93%
Farmers 13 6.05%
Managing Sari-sari store 1 0.47%
Private Drivers 3 1.40%
Fish Vendor 7 3.26%
Fisherman 1 0.47%
Carpenters 7 3.26%
Brgy. Offiicials 6 2.79%
Fruit Vendor 3 1.40%
Household manager 1 0.47%
Merchandiser 2 0.93%
Snack/Food vendor 1 0.47%
 Engineers 4 1.86%
Brgy. Utility worker 1 0.47%
Online seller 1 0.47%
Truck Helper 1 0.47%
Hardware Seller 1 0.47%
Lemon Vendor 1 0.47%
Service Crew 1 0.47%
Medical Secretary 1 0.47%
Catering server 1 0.47%
Pastors 2 0.93%
Barbecue Vendor(Pork, chicken and 1 0.47%
Frozen Goods)
Dress Tailoring 1 0.47%
Teacher 1 0.47%
Overseas filipino worker 1 0.47%
Aircon technician 1 0.47%
Medical secretary 1 0.47%
Department of public work and highway 1 0.47%
utility worker
Tamarind vendor 1 0.47%
Graphic artist 1 0.47%
Production Staff 1 0.47%
Department of Agriculture assistant 1 0.47%
Factory helper 1 0.47%
Brgy. Tanod 1 0.47%
Gasul delivery boy 1 0.47%
LGU Calbayog job order employee 1 0.47%
Radio technician 1 0.47%
Baker 1 0.47%
Barber 1 0.47%
Security Guards 2 0.93%
Dispatcher 1 0.47%
Carwash 1 0.47%
Personal collection collector 1 0.47%
Warehouse staff 1 0.47%
Painter 1 0.47%
Seaman 1 0.47%
Water district clerk 1 0.47%
Total 215 100%

Table 5 shows the Occupational Category of the Male employed population

summarized from Table 23 (MAIN OCCUPATION OF MALE EMPLOYED
POPULATION): 86 males are self employed with 40%; 6 males are
professionals with 2.79%; 111 are Private Employees with 51.63%; 3 males
are Government and Job Order Employee with 1.40%; 8 males belong to the
category of Brgy. officials and employees with 3.72%; and 1 male belongs to a
semi-government company with 0.47% comprising a total of 203 employed
males.
B. Main Occupation of Female Employed Population
Table 6
Occupation Male Percentage
Motorcab Driver 1 1.11%
Garlic Vendors 14 15.56%
Farmer 1 1.11%
Managing Sari-sari stores 12 13.33%
Fish Vendor 2 2.22%
Brgy. Offiicials 5 5.56%
Fruit Vendors 3 3.33%
Household managers 4 4.44%
Merchandisers 3 3.33%
Snack/Food vendor 4 4.44%
Laundry women 3 3.33%
Brgy. Utility workers 2 2.22%
Online sellers 2 2.22%
Hardware Seller 1 1.11%
Lemon Vendor 1 1.11%
Service Crew 1 1.11%
Broom Vendors 2 2.22%
Catering server 1 1.11%
Street sweepers 2 2.22%
Massage therapist 2 2.22%
Manucurista 2 2.22%
Barbecue Vendor(Pork, chicken and 1 1.11%
Frozen Goods)
Seamstress 1 1.11%
Teacher 1 1.11%
Cook 1 1.11%
Overseas filipino worker 1 1.11%
Telepeneur corporation loader 1 1.11%
School tanod 1 1.11%
M-Lhuillier outler teller 1 1.11%
Curtain maker 1 1.11%
Substitute teacher 1 1.11%
Street food vendor 1 1.11%
Human resource manager 1 1.11%
Philippine airline employee 1 1.11%
Dishwasher 1 1.11%
Accountant 1 1.11%
Nipa shingles maker 1 1.11%
CPC coordination 1 1.11%
Marlboro corp. staff 1 1.11%
Total 90 100%

Table 6 shows the Occupational Category of the Femaale employed

population summarized from Table 24 (MAIN OCCUPATION OF FEMALE
EMPLOYED POPULATION): 53 females are self-employed with 58.89%; 3
females are professionals with 3.33%; 18 are Private Employees with 20%; 3
females are Government with 3.33%; 12 females belong to the category of
Brgy. officials and employees with 13.33%; and 1 male belongs to a semi-
government company with 1.11% comprising a total of 90 employed females

C. Income and Family Category

Table 7
Household Monthly Income Distribution
Income Bracket Frequency Percentage
2,001-3,000 8 3.81%
3,001-4,000 3 1.43%
4,001-5,000 20 9.52%
5,001-6,000 12 5.71%
6,001-7,000 20 9.52%
7,001-8,000 20 9.52%
8,001-9,000 14 6.67%
9,001-10,000 13 6.19%
10,001-11,000 25 11.90%
11,001-12,000 15 7.14%
12,001-13,000 11 5.24%
13,001-14,000 3 1.43%
14,001-15,000 4 1.90%
15,001- Above 42 20.00%
Total 210 100%

Table 8
Income Category
 Income Category Frequency Percentage
2,900.00-Below Severe Poverty 8 3.81%
3,000.00- Food Threshold 35 16.67%
6,000.00
6,000.01- Poverty 125 59.52%
14,000.01 Threshold
15,000.00-Above Stable Family 42 20.00%
Total 210 100%

According to the Philippine Statistic Authority, it was declared in 2021 the new
standards of Family Income Category in the Philippines that will be presented
below based on the study conducted in the barangay.

Table 8 shows the income and category of every family in the barangay
summarized from Table 7 (Household Monthly Income Distribution): 42
families whose level of income belongs to 15,000.00-Above belongs to the
Stable Families; 125 whose income level belongs to 6,000.01-14,001 is
categorized as Poverty Threshold; 35 households whose income belongs to
3,001-6,001 is categorized as Food Threshold; and 8 households whose
income corresponds to 2,900.00-below belong to Severe Poverty. Thus,
majority of the households in the barangay belong to Poverty Threshold which
is an indicator that the families can suffice food and non-food requirements.

Community Organization:
 Women’s Association
 Senior Citizens Association
 Service Group Parents Officers
 School Parents Teacher’s Association (SPTA)

Community Problem Identified

 Table 9
Community Problem Frequency Total no. of Percentage Rank
Households
Streetlights 164 210 78.10% 1
Water system 115 210 54.76% 2
Solid waste 43 210 20.48% 3
Comfort room 40 210 19.05% 4
Drainage 26 210 12.38% 5
Peace and Order 24 210 11.43% 6
Flood 19 210 9.05% 7
Road 15 210 7.14% 8
Work/Job(Lack of 9 210 4.29% 9
Opportunities)
Lack of Community 8 210 3.81% 10
Facility(Patrol car,
Evacuation center,
covered court)
Health needs(Medicine) 6 210 2.86% 11
Gambling 6 210 2.86% 12
Birth control 6 210 2.86% 13
Tenure ownership 5 210 2.38% 14
Inactive barangay 4 210 1.90% 15
official
Brgy. Tanod(Failure to 4 210 1.90% 16
comply daily duties)
Abuse 2 210 0.95% 17
women/children(Verbal
abuse)
Teenage Pregnancy 1 210 0.48% 18
Children in conflict the 1 210 0.48% 19
law
Illegal drugs 1 210 0.48% 20
Inability to send children 1 210 0.48% 21
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The table presents the community problems identified in a barangay, ranked

based on frequency and percentage of affected households. The most
pressing issue is the lack of streetlights (78.10%), which poses safety
concerns for residents. Following this, problems with the water system
(54.76%) and solid waste management (21.43%) indicate deficiencies in
essential services. Other significant issues include comfort room availability
(19.05%), drainage problems (12.38%), and flooding (9.05%), suggesting a
need for infrastructure improvements.

Security-related concerns, such as peace and order (7.14%), lack of job

opportunities (7.14%), and absence of community facilities (3.81%), highlight
socioeconomic challenges. Health concerns, including access to medicine
(2.86%) and birth control (2.38%), also impact residents’ well-being. And
social issues like gambling (2.38%), abuse (0.95%), teenage pregnancy
(0.48%), and illegal drugs (0.48%) require targeted interventions.

IV. Results

Population Barangay Pagbalican has a total population of 895, with 479

males and 416 females. The majority of the population falls within the age
group of 0-24 years old (54.09%), indicating a young population structure. The
average household size is 5 members, and the barangay consists of 210
households and 237 families.

Education attainment data reveal that 11.96% of the population remains

unschooled. The highest level of education attained by most individuals is
elementary education (39.11%), followed by high school (32.07%). Only
10.17% have completed college, and vocational education is notably low at
0.22%. These findings indicate a need for more accessible higher education
opportunities and vocational training programs.

Employment and Economic Status Out of the 895 residents, 305 are
employed, with 139 being self-employed and 166 engaged in formal
employment. The majority of employed males work as construction workers
(40.93%) and motorcab drivers (18.14%), while female employment is
concentrated in self-employment sectors such as vending (15.56%) and sari-
sari store management (13.33%). The data suggest a reliance on informal
employment and a need for economic diversification.

Health and Infrastructure The barangay lacks health facilities but has two
Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and one Barangay Nutrition Scholar
(BNS). This limitation may affect access to primary healthcare services,
requiring intervention for improved healthcare access. The barangay’s
infrastructure includes a barangay hall, an elementary school, a basketball
court, a waiting shed, a reservoir, and a pumping station, but it remains
vulnerable to flooding, which may impact residents' safety and livelihood.

Housing and Living Conditions Housing data indicate that 92.86% of

households own their homes, with the majority of houses constructed using
light materials such as plywood (58.57%). This suggests that many homes
may be susceptible to environmental hazards such as typhoons and strong
winds.

V. Recommendation

1. Education Enhancement Implement literacy programs, scholarship

opportunities, and vocational training to increase educational
attainment beyond elementary and high school levels.
2. Employment Opportunities to encourage skill-based training and
livelihood programs to enhance economic stability, particularly for self-
employed individuals and informal workers.
3. Healthcare Improvement Establish a barangay health station or mobile
health services to provide essential healthcare access.
4. Infrastructure Development to Strengthen flood mitigation measures,
including drainage improvements and disaster preparedness programs,
to address environmental challenges.
5. Housing Improvement iIntroduce housing assistance programs to
support the use of durable materials for home construction, reducing
vulnerability to natural calamities.
6. Community Empowerment to Strengthen local governance by
engaging residents in participatory planning and development
programs to improve the overall quality of life in the barangay.