Republic of the Philippines Province of Benguet Municipality of La Trinidad BARANGAY AMBIONG
PHYSICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE
I. PHYSICAL PROFILE
Geographic Location and Land Area
Barangay Ambiong is nestled on the southern part of the municipality of La Trinidad. This rural area is bounded on the north by Barangay Lubas, on the south by Baguio City, on the east by Barangay Beckel, and on the west by Barangay Balili. It covers a land area of 342.0270 hectares, representing 4.23% of the municipal land area.
Political Subdivisions
The barangay is subdivided into seven Sitios namely: Central Ambiong, Paltingan, Riverside Ambiong, Golon, Upper Ambiong, Botiwtiw, and Parapad.
Accessibility
The Barangay is accessible by land transportation thru Public Utility Jeeps and Taxis plying Baguio City to Ambiong. Motorcycles, Private owned vehicles are also plying Ambiong to Lubas, Ambiong to Upper Tomay to Shilan, or Ambiong to K.M. 4, La Trinidad, Benguet.
Cordillera Administrative Region
KIBUNGAN LA TRINIDAD Abra Kalinga KAPANGAN KABAYAN ATOK
TUBLAY Mt. Province BOKOD
Ifugao BAGUIO CITY
Benguet ITOGON TUBA
Philippines Benguet Province
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POLITICAL MAP OF BARANGAY AMBIONG
Not to Scale
Barangay Lubas
Barangay Beckel
Barangay Pico
City of Baguio
Prepared By: MPDO La Trinidad under the CBMS Project, 2013
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Means to Access to Barangay
Table shows the means to access, wherein the minimum fare for the first 4 kilometers is 8.50 for jitneys plying the locality.
Type of transport Preference of Sitio Means to Access Fare per Person services service Central Road PUJ-8.50 PUJ/Taxi Regular Taxi-75.00 Paltingan Road PUJ-8.50 PUJ/Taxi Regular Taxi-67.00 Botiwtiw Road PUJ-12.00 PUJ/Taxi Regular Taxi-110.00 Parapad Foot trail from Central or KM3 Bell Church Upper Ambiong Road PUJ-11.00 PUJ/Taxi Regular Taxi-87.00 Riverside Road PUJ-10.00 PUJ/Taxi Regular Taxi-68.00 Gulon Road PUJ-12.00 PUJ/Taxi Regular Taxi-105.00
II. NATURAL AND PYHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Climate and Rainfall
The barangay has temperate climate. It has an average temperature of 26°C at maximum and 16°C at minimum. It has two pronounced seasons, dry and rainy. Rainy days are from May to September with August being the wettest. It is dry from the rest of the year.
Topography and Slope
The topography is characterized by steep mountains and high terrain. The dominant land area of Ambiong is mountainous. It is characterized with slopes ranging from 19% to 30%. This is followed by upland areas with slopes of 9% to 18%. To the east is a mountain slope above sea level.
Soil Type
There are two types of soil existing in the barangay namely: loam and sandy loam. These are Tacdian loam and Bakakeng loam. The Tacdian loam is very critical to soil erosion. External drainage is good to excessive. Internal drainage is moderately slow. Moreover, great care should be applied to the Bakakeng sandy loam to minimize erosion.
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Water Bodies
Figure shows that Barangay Ambiong with various water sources has an abundant water supply that could cater to the needs of the community. It has 7 creeks and 4 water springs. The water springs mainly the Ambugao Spring is the major water source supplying sitio Central, Botiwtiw, and Riverside. Although majority of the community members avail of the services of the La Trinidad Water District, some still prefer to use water from the spring source.
RIVER • Balili River situated near Parapad
• Gulon Creek
• Upper Ambiong Creek
CREEKS • Guitley Creek
• Pitdawan Creek
• Gulon-Lubas Creek
• Badiwan Creek
• Parapad Creek
SPRING • Ambugao Spring situated at Gulon • Parapad Spring PRINGS • Upper Ambiong Spring • Gulon Spring
Existing Land Use
The Busol Watershed is the predominant land use in the barangay. The specific land uses are as follows:
Land Use Areas in Hectares Percentage Watershed 189.21 55.32 Agricultural 140.50 41.08 Residential 11.70 3.42 Institutional 0.62 0.18 Total 342.027 100.00% Source: Socio-Economic Profile of Ambiong, 1998
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III. DEMOGRAPHY
Population, Growth, Population Estimates The population of Barangay Ambiong in 1975 was 708 and has increased to 894 in 1980, 2,245 in 1990, and 2,543 in 1995. For year 2000, the population was 3,139 and has increased to 5,282 in 2007, and 6,423 in year 2010.
Population: Census years 1975-2010 Census Year 1975 1980 1990 1995 2000 2007 2010 Population 708 894 2,245 2,543 3,139 5,282 6,423 Source: NSO
Between year of 1990 and 1995, Ambiong’s population growth rate was at 2.5%. It went up to 4.61 between year of 1995 and 2000, 7.718 between 2000 and 2007, and drop down to 6.74 between 2007 and 2010.
Intercensal Growth Rate AVERAGE 1990-1995 1995-2000 2000-2007 2007-2010 GROWTH RATE 2.5 4.61 7.718 6.74 5.39 Source: LT Physical and Socio-economic Profile 2012
Using the derived average growth rate of 5.39, the projected population for 2013 is 7,519 persons with an estimated number of households of 1,880. For year 2014, the projected population is 7,924 with 1,981 households. The projected population for 2015 is 8,351 with 2,088 estimated numbers of households.
Estimated Population (2012-2020) Year Projected Population Estimated No. of HHs 2011 6,769 1,692 2012 7,134 1,784 2013 7,519 1,880 2014 7,924 1,981 2015 8,351 2,088 2016 8,802 2,200 2017 9,276 2,319 2018 9,776 2,444 2019 10,303 2,576 2020 10,859 2,715 Source: MPDO Estimates based on NSO Census 1995, 2000, 2007 & 2010
Population Doubling Time : 13 years
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Based on Community-Based Monitoring System survey conducted in 2010, the total population of Ambiong was 5,440 persons. The total male population was 2,741 or 50.39% of the total population, while female population was 2,699, representing 49.61% of the total population. The total number of households was 1,375, with an average household size of 4.
Sex # % Total Number of Households : 1,375 Male 2741 50.39% Female 2699 49.61% Average Household Size : 4 Total 5440 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Population by Sitio
Most of the population in Ambiong resides in Upper Ambiong with 1,148 residents or 21.10% of the total population. This is followed by Central Ambiong with 1,085 residents representing 19.94%. Gulon with 782 or 14.38%, Riverside-Ambiong with 739 or 13.58%, Paltingan with 692 or 12.72%, Parapad with 499, representing 9.17%, and Botiwtiw with 495, representing 9.10% of the total population. Population Sitio/Purok Households # % Central Ambiong 278 1,085 19.94% Paltingan 178 692 12.72% Riverside- Ambiong 185 739 13.58% Gulon 220 782 14.38% Upper Ambiong 273 1,148 21.10% Botiwtiw 121 495 9.10% Parapad 120 499 9.17% Total 1,375 5,440 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Density and Classification
In 1990, the population density of Ambiong was 6.56 persons per square kilometer. This increased to 7.44 in 1995, 9.18 in 2000, and 15.44 in year 2007. From 2007 to 2010, the population density has increased further to 19 persons per square kilometer. Thus, Ambiong is classified as an urban barangay.
Population Density (Persons per Square Km) Census Year 1990 1995 2000 2007 2010 Density 6.56 7.44 9.18 15.44 19 Source: LT Physical & Socio-Economic Profile 2012
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Population by Sex and Age Groups
Females in age group 20-24 have the greatest number, representing 5.88% of the total population. This is followed by males in the age group 5-9 with 318 or 5.85%.
The total sex ratio was 102%, indicating that for every 100 females, there are 102 males. For age group 80 years old and above, the sex ratio is 100%, which means that male population is equal to female population.
A sex ratio higher than 100 indicates that there is predominance of the male population over female population. This can be seen in age groups 0-4, 5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 30-34, 35-39, 40- 44, 50-44, and 75-79. For age groups 20-24, 25-29, 45-49, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70-74, female population is predominant over male population. As for age group 80 and above, male population is equal to female population.
AGE-SEX PYRAMID 2010
80+
70-74
60-64
50-54 Female Male 40-44
30-34
20-24
10-14
0-4 400.0 300.0 200.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 0-4 5-9 10-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-79 80+ Female 274. 292. 267. 273. 320. 256. 196. 176. 140. 153. 116. 83.0 65.0 45.0 24.0 8.0 11.0 Male -288. -318. -274. -293. -281. -233. -218. -183. -169. -151. -117. -77.0 -56.0 -39.0 -23.0 -10.0 -11.0
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Age Total Male Female % Male %Female Sex Ratio 0-4 562 288 274 5.29% 5.04% 105% 5-9 610 318 292 5.85% 5.37% 109% 10-14 541 274 267 5.04% 4.91% 103% 15-19 566 293 273 5.39% 5.02% 107% 20-24 601 281 320 5.17% 5.88% 88% 25-29 489 233 256 4.28% 4.71% 91% 30-34 414 218 196 4.01% 3.60% 111% 35-39 359 183 176 3.36% 3.24% 104% 40-44 309 169 140 3.11% 2.57% 121% 45-49 304 151 153 2.78% 2.81% 99% 50-54 233 117 116 2.15% 2.13% 101% 55-59 160 77 83 1.42% 1.53% 93% 60-64 121 56 65 1.03% 1.19% 86% 65-69 84 39 45 0.72% 0.83% 87% 70-74 47 23 24 0.42% 0.44% 96% 75-79 18 10 8 0.18% 0.15% 125% 80+ 22 11 11 0.20% 0.20% 100% Total 5440 2741 2699 50.39% 49.61% 102%
Age Group Male Female Both Sexes Proportion 0 10 8 18 0.33% 1 67 62 129 2.37% 2 73 69 142 2.61% 3 72 62 134 2.46% 4 66 73 139 2.56% 5 68 62 130 2.39% 6 58 56 114 2.10% 7 54 67 121 2.22% 8 77 50 127 2.33% 9 61 57 118 2.17% 10 56 61 117 2.15% 11 61 44 105 1.93% 12 55 51 106 1.95% 13 49 52 101 1.86% 14 53 59 112 2.06% 15 60 43 103 1.89% 16 59 62 121 2.22% 17 52 59 111 2.04% 18 56 60 116 2.13% 19 66 49 115 2.11% 20 64 66 130 2.39% 21-25 264 304 568 10.44% 26-30 235 243 478 8.79% 31-35 214 202 416 7.65% 36-40 178 174 352 6.47% 41-45 163 128 291 5.35% 46-50 148 146 294 5.40% 51-55 105 109 214 3.93% 56-60 68 87 155 2.85% 61-65 55 55 110 2.02%
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66 & over 74 79 153 2.81% All ages 2741 2699 5440 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010 Age Dependency
The total number of individuals who belong to working age group is 3,556, representing 65.37% of the total population. The total dependents are 1,884, which is comprised of 1,713 young-aged dependents and 171 elderly, representing 34.63%.
Dependency Ratios # % to Total Ratios Young-Age Dependency Ratio (0-14) 1,713 31.49% 48.17 Old-Age Dependency Ratio (65+) 171 3.14% 4.81 Age Dependency Ratio (Total Dependent) 1,884 34.63% 52.98 Working Age Group (15-64) 3,556 65.37% 47.02 Source: CBMS 2010
Median Age
The median age of the population of barangay Ambiong was 24 years old. This means that half of the population belongs to the young population ages 24 years old and below.
Migration
Ambiong had 2,091 total numbers of migrants, which comprised of 1,028 males and 1,063 females, representing 38.44% of the total population. The In-migration rate is very high at 325.52 indicating that Ambiong is an in-migration area.
Migration by Sex # % Male 1,028 49.16% Female 1,063 50.84% Total to Population 2,091 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
In-Migration Rate : 325.52
Length of Residency
Out of the total population, 2,094 individuals have resided in Ambiong for 0-5 years, representing 38.49%. There were 1,243 persons who have resided in the barangay for a period of 6-10 years, representing 22.85% of the total population. Some 594 individuals are residents for a period of 11-15 year, representing 10.92%. Residents for 16-20 years accounted to 448, representing 8.24%.
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Length of Residency # % 0 - 5 Years 2,094 38.49% 6 - 10 Years 1,243 22.85% 11 - 15 Years 594 10.92% 16 - 20 Years 448 8.24% 21 - 25 Years 268 4.93% 26 - 30 Years 203 3.73% 31 - 35 Years 155 2.85% 36 - 40 Years 116 2.13% 41 - 45 Years 62 1.14% 46 - 50 Years 80 1.47% 51 - 55 Years 54 0.99% 56 - 60 Years 44 0.81% 61 - 65 Years 26 0.48% 66 Years and Above 53 0.97% Total 5,440 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010 IV. SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
A. CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
Religious Affiliation More than half of the population in Ambiong, or 63.40% belong to Catholic religion. There were 427 members of Anglican Church, representing 7.85%. Protestant Church members were at 235 or 4.32%, and members of Assembly of God Church were at 181 or 3.33% of the total population. Religion Total % Religion Total % Aglipay 2 0.04% Jehovah’s Witnesses 101 1.86% Ang Dating Daan 1 0.02% KKMI 47 0.86% Anglican 427 7.85% Living Stone Church 14 0.26% Assembly of God 181 3.33% Lutheran 6 0.11% Baptist 104 1.91% Methodist 8 0.15% BCCP 2 0.04% Mormon 16 0.29% Born Again Christian 141 2.59% Penaster 5 0.09% Catholic 3,449 63.40% Pentecostal 54 0.99% Channel of God 3 0.06% Phil. Bethel Church 1 0.02% Church of Christ 149 2.74% Presbyterian 4 0.07% Church of God 3 0.06% Protestant 235 4.32% CSPI 14 0.26% Sabatista 2 0.04% Espiritista 6 0.11% Seventh Day Adventist 36 0.66% Evangelical 5 0.09% United Church of Christ of the Phil. 61 1.12% Free Believers 9 0.17% None 33 0.61% Iglesia ni Cristo 151 2.78% Not Stated 6 0.11% Islam 164 3.01% Total 5,440 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
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Members to a Community Organization (10 years old and above)
In terms of community affairs participation, 380 are members of a community organization representing 8.91% of the total population. Out of the total members, 183 were males and 197 were females. While a total of 3,886 or 91.09% individuals were not members of any organization with 1,952 males and 1,934 females.
Membership to a Community Organization Male Female Total % Member 183 197 380 8.91% Non-Member 1,952 1,934 3,886 91.09% Total 2,135 2,131 4,266 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Out of the 380 members of the organizations, 104 or 27.37% were members of Senior Citizen Association. There were 56 who are members of Youth Group, representing 14.74%. Women’s Organization accounted to 50 or 13.16%, and Civic Association accounted to 49 or 12.89% of the total members of organizations.
Type of Community Organizations Male Female Total % Religious Group 22 25 47 12.37% Youth Group 27 29 56 14.74% Cultural Group 1 0 1 0.26% Political Group 0 0 0 0.00% Women's Organization 2 48 50 13.16% Agriculture-Based Organization 14 7 21 5.53% Labor Organization 11 1 12 3.16% Civic Association 31 18 49 12.89% Cooperative 18 15 33 8.68% Senior Citizen Association 53 51 104 27.37% Others 4 3 7 1.84% Total 183 197 380 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Ethnicity
Most of the population in Ambiong belongs to Kankana-ey ethnic group with 1,777 or 32.67% of the total population. This is followed by the Ibaloi ethnic group with 1,620, representing 29.78%. Ilocanos were at 653, representing 12% of the total population. The rest belong to various 42 other ethnic groups.
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Indigenous Tribe # % Indigenous Tribe # % Abra 4 0.07% Ibanag 48 0.88% Aeta 6 0.11% Ifugao 42 0.77% Applai 135 2.48% Ilocano 653 12.00% Badjao 3 0.06% Ilongo 3 0.06% Bago 44 0.81% Isneg 40 0.74% Balangao 13 0.24% Itaois 1 0.02% Barlig 2 0.04% Kalanuya 22 0.40% Bataan 3 0.06% Kalinga 117 2.15% Bauko 7 0.13% Kankanaey 1,777 32.67% Besao 3 0.06% Kapampangan 16 0.29% Bicolano 7 0.13% Kiangan 3 0.06% Bisaya 20 0.37% Mandaya 2 0.04% B'laan 2 0.04% Mangyan 7 0.13% Bontoc 153 2.81% Moro 5 0.09% Bukidnon 4 0.07% Palawano 7 0.13% Bulacaṅo 13 0.24% Pangasinense 4 0.07% Cagayan 8 0.15% Surigno 130 2.39% Camiguin 1 0.02% Tagalog 5 0.09% Cebuano 4 0.07% Tagbanuas 107 1.97% Cimaron 5 0.09% Waray 7 0.13% Danao 3 0.06% Zambaleṅo 7 0.13% Eskaya 1 0.02% Not Stated 5 0.09% Gaddang 1 0.02% No to Indigenous Tribe 370 6.80% Ibaloi 1,620 29.78% Total 5,440 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
B. EDUCATION
Literacy (10 years old and above)
Barangay Ambiong had a literacy rate of 98.15% of the total population who are 10 years old and above. There were a total of 4,187 who are literate, of which 2,098 were males and 2,089 were females. There were 79 illiterates, 37 males and 42 females, representing 1.85%.
Literacy by Sex Male Female Total % Literate 2,098 2,089 4,187 98.15% Illiterate 37 42 79 1.85% Total 2,135 2,131 4,266 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
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There were 1,736 individuals who are still attending school, representing 31.91% of the total population. This is composed of 875 males and 861 females. While a total of 3,704 or 68.09%, with 1,866 males and 1,838 females, were not attending school (includes all age brackets).
Attending School by Sex Male Female Total % Attending School 875 861 1,736 31.91% Not Attending School 1,866 1,838 3,704 68.09% Total 2,591 2,559 5,440 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Educational Attainment of Population Aged 3 Years Old and Above
As to educational attainment, a total of 393 individuals were not able to go to school with 203 males and 190 females, representing 7.63% of the total population aged 3 years old and above. There were 124 who are able to go to day care, of which 60 were males and 64 were females, representing 2.41%. Some 113 were able to enter nursery or kindergarten or preparatory with 54 males and 59 females, representing 2.19%.
A sum of 874 individuals was able to enter elementary. 325 individuals or 6.31% were able to graduate in elementary, with 192 males and 133 females. There were 650 persons who were able to attend high school. Seven hundred ninety nine (799) graduated from high school, where 407 were males and 392 were females, representing 15.51%.
Educational Attainment (3 y/o +) Male Female Total % No Grade 203 190 393 7.63% Day Care 60 64 124 2.41% Nursery/Kindergarten/Preparatory 54 59 113 2.19% Grade 1 92 76 168 3.26% Grade 2 93 65 158 3.07% Grade 3 87 70 157 3.05% Grade 4 73 63 136 2.64% Grade 5 90 64 154 2.99% Grade 6/7 50 51 101 1.96% Elementary Graduate 192 133 325 6.31% 1st Year High School 99 76 175 3.40% 2nd Year High School 108 92 200 3.88% 3rd Year High School 81 89 170 3.30% 4th/5th Year High School 49 56 105 2.04% High School Graduate 407 392 799 15.51% 1st year Post Secondary 9 6 15 0.29% 2nd year Post Secondary 30 11 41 0.80% 3rd year Post Secondary 9 9 18 0.35% Post Secondary Graduate 44 39 83 1.61% 1st year College 80 112 192 3.73%
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2nd year College 120 141 261 5.07% 3rd year College 90 87 177 3.44% 4th year College or Higher 70 71 141 2.74% College Graduate 398 540 938 18.21% With units Masters/Doctors 0 3 3 0.06% Doctors/Masters Degree 3 1 4 0.08% Total 2,591 2,560 5,151 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010 There were 771 individuals who were able to reach college. 938 were able to graduate from college with 398 males and 540 females, representing 18.21%. Three females had obtained units in masters or doctorates, representing 0.06%. Four (4) persons, 3 males and 1 female were able to finish their doctors and or Masters Degree, which represents 0.08% of the total.
Educational Attainment of Those in School
For those who were attending school, grade 1 had the most number of enrollees, with 73 males and 67 females, representing 8.06% of the total number of those in school. This is followed by grade 2 with 139 enrollees, of which 81 were males and 58 were females, representing 8.01%. Grade 3 had 129 enrolled pupils where 73 were males and 56 were females, representing 7.43%.
Some 118 students were enrolled in first year high school, comprising of 61 males and 57 females, representing 6.80%. Second year high school had 104 enrollees or 5.99% with 50 males and 54 females. Third year had 82 enrollees, of which 37 were males and 45 were females, representing 4.72%. Fourth year level had 85 enrolled students, 39 males and 46 females, representing 4.90% of the total.
Grade/Year Level Of Those In School Male Female Total % Day Care 44 53 97 5.59% Nursery/Kindergarten/Preparatory 51 60 111 6.39% Grade 1 73 67 140 8.06% Grade 2 81 58 139 8.01% Grade 3 73 56 129 7.43% Grade 4 51 54 105 6.05% Grade 5 66 54 120 6.91% Grade 6/7 44 40 84 4.84% 1st Year High School 61 57 118 6.80% 2nd Year High School 50 54 104 5.99% 3rd Year High School 37 45 82 4.72% 4th/5th Year High School 39 46 85 4.90% 1st year Post Secondary 10 6 16 0.92% 2nd year Post Secondary 2 3 5 0.29%
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3rd year Post Secondary 3 4 7 0.40% 1st year College 52 72 124 7.14% 2nd year College 57 45 102 5.88% 3rd year College 35 46 81 4.67% 4th year College or Higher 45 40 85 4.90% Post Graduate with Units 0 1 1 0.06% Not Stated 1 0 1 0.06% Total 875 861 1736 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
A total of 124 students were enrolled in First Year College, which composed of 52 males and 72 females, representing 7.14%. Individuals enrolled in Second Year College were 102, 57 males and 45 females, representing 5.88%. Third Year College had 81 enrollees or 4.67%, with 35 males and 46 females. For fourth year, 85 were enrolled or 4.90%, where 40 were males and 45 were females. One individual was enrolled with some units in master or doctorate.
Attending School by Age Group (3 to 21 years old)
There were a total of 2,232 members of the community belongs to school going age of 3 to 21 years old. This composed of 1,137 males and 1,095 females. A total of 1,638 persons or 73.39% were in school and 594 or 26.61% were not in school.
For those in the pre-school age, only few were in school. Those in the elementary ages of 6 to 12 years old, more than 93% were in school except for age bracket of 6 years old were only 77.19% were in school. For those in the ages appropriate for high school, at least more than 90% were in school. For those ages appropriate for college, there were less compared to those in the lower school levels.
Attending/Not Attending School by Age Group (3 to 21 years old) Sex In School Out of School
Both In % To Age Out Of % To Age Age Group Male Female Sexes School Group School Group 3 72 62 134 10 7.46% 124 92.54% 4 66 73 139 30 21.58% 109 78.42% 5 68 62 130 64 49.23% 66 50.77% 6 58 56 114 88 77.19% 26 22.81% 7 54 67 121 112 92.56% 9 7.44% 8 77 50 127 122 96.06% 5 3.94% 9 61 57 118 114 96.61% 4 3.39% 10 56 61 117 117 100.00% 0 0.00% 11 61 44 105 104 99.05% 1 0.95% 12 55 51 106 103 97.17% 3 2.83% 13 49 52 101 98 97.03% 3 2.97%
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14 53 58 111 107 96.40% 4 3.60% 15 60 43 103 95 92.23% 8 7.77% 16 59 62 121 109 90.08% 12 9.92% 17 52 59 111 96 86.49% 15 13.51% 18 56 60 116 90 77.59% 26 22.41% 19 66 49 115 77 66.96% 38 33.04% 20 64 66 130 64 49.23% 66 50.77% 21 50 63 113 38 33.63% 75 66.37% 3-21 1137 1095 2232 1638 73.39% 594 26.61% 22-25 214 241 455 76 16.70% 379 83.30% 26-30 235 243 478 16 3.35% 462 96.65% 31-35 214 202 416 3 0.72% 413 99.28% 36 & over 791 778 1,569 3 0.19% 1566 99.81% Total 2,591 2,559 5,150 1,736 3,414 Source: CBMS 2010 Educational Facilities and Enrollment
Enrollment School Level Name of School Category (2011-12) Elementary Ambiong Elementary School 407 Public Immanuel Family Learning Institute of the Philippines, Inc. 15 Private Pre-school Ambiong Elementary School 66 Public Day Care Central Day Care Center 20 Public Parapad Day Care Center 8 Public Gulon Day Care Center 48 Public Total 549 Source: DepEd-LT, TESDA, 2012
Type of School Enrolled In
Out of 1,736 total numbers of those in school, there were 1,242 enrollees in public schools, representing 71.54%. Private schools had a total of 492 enrollees, representing 28.34%.
School Type # % Public School 1,242 71.54% Private School 492 28.34% Not Stated 2 0.12% Total 1,736 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
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C. HEALTH
Health Facilities
The Barangay Health Clinic is located in Upper Ambiong. The barangay midwife holds clinic on Monday, Wednesday and morning of Friday. During 1st Tuesday of the month, the barangay midwife conducts check-up in Muslim Relocation Site. For 2nd Tuesday of the month, she conducts check-up in Sitio Parapad. The midwife is in the Barangay Hall during 3rd Tuesday of the month. She conducts home visits during 4th Tuesday and Thursdays of the month. Private clinics and hospitals are available at nearby Baguio City which were more accessible for the residents in the barangay.
Treatment for Sickness
In year 2010, a total of 1,367 households had members who got sick. Out of the total, only 307 members of the households who got sick availed of medical treatment, representing 22.33% of the total households. There were 1,060 or 77.09% who did not avail of any medical treatment or cured. Only 8 households or 0.56% had members who did not get sick.
Availment of Treatment/Cure For Sickness # % Yes 307 22.33% No 1060 77.09% Did Not Get Sick 8 0.58% Total 1375 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Access to Health Facilities
Majority or 60.91% received treatment in the municipal or city public hospital. There were 92 patients who received treatment in the private hospital or clinic, representing 29.97% of those who received treatment for sickness. Nineteen (19) patients received medical treatment in the provincial public hospital, representing 6.19%. Place Where Received Treatment # % Public Hospital (provincial) 19 6.19% Public Hospital (municipal/city) 187 60.91% Public Hospital (district) 0 0.00% Public Hospital (national) 0 0.00% Private Hospital/Clinic 92 29.97% Rural Health Units 2 0.65% Barangay Health Station/Center 7 2.28% Total 307 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
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Mortality
There were 7 individuals, with 4 males and 3 females who died in the community in 2010. The causes of death were: disease of the vascular system with a male and a female casualty, a male and a female died due to cancer, representing 28.57% each. There were 3 other deaths recorded, 2 males and a female representing 42.86% of the total deaths.
Cause of Death Male Female Total % Diseases of the heart 0 0 0 0.00% Diseases of the vascular system 1 1 2 28.57% Cancer 1 1 2 28.57% Diarrhea 0 0 0 0.00% Others 2 1 3 42.86% Total 4 3 7 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Nutritional Status of Children (0 to 5 years old) As per record of the Municipal Health Office in 2012, there were 718 children aged 0-5 years old, 397 were males and 321 were females. Out of 718, 710 of them are of normal weight, with 393 males and 317 females representing 98.89%. Six children were underweight, with 3 males and 3 females, representing 0.84% of the total. One female child was severely underweight and a male child was overweight.
Nutritional Status of Children 0-5 Years Old Male Female Total % Overweight 1 0 1 0.14% Normal 393 317 710 98.89% Underweight 3 3 6 0.84% Severely Underweight 0 1 1 0.14% Total 397 321 718 100.00% Source: MHO 2012
Family Planning Method Usage
Out of 960 couples, there were 840 married women of child-bearing age. Of the 840 married women of child-bearing age, only 345 were practicing family planning.
Number of Couples : 960 Number of Married Women of Child-bearing Age : 840 Couples Practicing Family Planning : 345
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Most or 211 couples use pills as a family planning method, representing 61.16% of the total couples practicing family planning. Forty eight (48) couples adapted tubal ligation, representing 13.91%. Injectable is adapted by 42 couples or 12.17%.
Family Planning Method # % Barrier Method 6 1.74% Basal Body Temperature 4 1.16% Billings Ovulation Method 0 0.00% Injectable 42 12.17% IUD 5 1.45% Lactational Amenorrhea Method 7 2.03% Pills 211 61.16% Standard Days Method 9 2.61% Symtothermal Method 1 0.29% Tubal Ligation 48 13.91% Vasectomy 0 0.00% Don't Know 0 0.00% Others 12 3.48% Total 345 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Contraceptive Prevalence Rate : 41.1% of Currently Married Women (CWM) 15-49 Years Old Use Contraceptive Methods
: 39.6% of CWM 15-49 Years Old Use Modern Contraceptive Method
: 1.4% of CWM 15-49 Years Old Use Traditional Contraceptive Method
Environmental Sanitation
Solid Waste Management
Waste Generation. In 2011, a total of 4 metric tons (mt) of waste were generated daily at Ambiong. Some 2.91 metric tons are generated from residential areas, 0.47 metric tons from institutional areas, 0.25 metric tons from business establishments, and 0.10 metric tons are generated from farms. Estimated Total Waste Generated : 4 metric tons(mt) daily Residential : 2.91 mt Commercial : 0.25 mt Institutional : 0.47 mt Agriculture : 0.10 mt Markets : 0 mt Source: MPDO Estimate based on 0.534 kg/person/day
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System of Garbage Disposal. As to system of garbage disposal, Garbage collection is done by 1,323 households, representing 96.22% of the total households. Waste segregation is adapted by 1,254 households, representing 91.20%. Another 1,020 households do recycling and 649 household do composting, representing 74.18% and 47.20% respectively. System of Garbage Disposal # % to total HHs Garbage Collection 1,323 96.22% Burning 313 22.76% Composting 649 47.20% Recycling 1,020 74.18% Waste Segregation 1,254 91.20% Compost Pit with Cover 98 7.13% Compost Pit without Cover 328 23.85% Others 1 0.07% Source: CBMS 2010
Garbage Collection. Majority of the households’ garbage in the community was collected by the barangay garbage collector, with 1,018 households or 74.04%. There were 299 households whose garbage was collected by the municipal garbage collector, representing 21.75%. Garbage of 6 households was collected by private collectors (probably recyclable garbage), representing 0.44% of the total households. Only 2 households or 0.15% are not serviced by any garbage collector at all. Who Collects the Garbage # % Municipal/city garbage collector 299 21.75% Barangay garbage collector 1,018 74.04% Private garbage collector 6 0.44% None 2 0.15% Not Stated 50 3.64% Total 1,375 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Collection Frequency. Garbage truck of the barangay hauls garbage at the designated point of collection during Tuesdays and Fridays of the week. There were 1,085 households in the community, whose garbage was collected twice a week, representing 78.91% of the total households. Garbage of 124 households was collected once a week, representing 9.02%. And 82 households or 5.96% said that their garbage was collected daily. Frequency of Garbage Collection # % Daily 82 5.96% Thrice a Week 32 2.33% Twice a Week 1,085 78.91% Once a Week 124 9.02% Others 0 0.00% None 52 3.78% Total 1,375 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
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Sanitary Facilities
Majority or 78.11% of the total households have their own flush toilets with septic tanks. There were 149 households who shared septic tanks with other households, representing 10.84%. Some 72 households still use closed pits and 78 households use open pits, representing 5.24% and 5.67% respectively.
Kind of Toilet Facility # % Water-sealed Flush to Sewerage/Septic Tank- own 1,074 78.11% Water-sealed Flush to Sewerage/Septic Tank- shared 149 10.84% Close Pit 72 5.24% Open Pit 78 5.67% No Toilet 0 0.00% Others 2 0.15% Total 1,375 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010 D. HOUSING
Residential Construction
There were 17 new buildings constructed in Barangay Ambiong as of 2012, according to records of Municipal Engineering Office. This represents 4.50% of total buildings constructed in the municipality of La Trinidad.
House Ownership
There were 1,091 owners of house and lot representing 79.35% of the total households. Some 143 rent a house or room including lot, representing 10.40%. Another 126 households lived in a rent-free house and lot with consent of the owner, which represents 9.16% of the total. Eight (8) households or 0.58% owned house with rent-free lot and with the consent of the owner.
Households by Tenure Status # % Owner, owner-like possession of house and lot 1,091 79.35% Rent house/room including lot 143 10.40% Own house, rent lot 1 0.07% Own house, rent-free lot with consent of owner 8 0.58% Own house, rent-free lot without consent of owner 3 0.22% Rent-free house and lot with consent of owner 126 9.16% Rent-free house and lot without consent of owner 0 0.00% Other tenure status 3 0.22% Total 1,375 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
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Average Imputed Rent per Month for the House and/Lot: Ᵽ1,933 Minimum Imputed Rent : Ᵽ 100 Maximum Imputed Rent : Ᵽ35,000
Construction Materials of Housing Units
As to the type of materials used for walls, 1,008 households had walls made of strong materials representing 73.31% of the total households. Walls of 263 households or 19.13% of the total were made up of mixed materials, but predominantly strong. There were 91 households who have walls made of mixed materials but predominantly salvage, representing 6.62%.
Households by Type of Materials Used for Walls # % Strong Materials 1,008 73.31% Light Materials 3 0.22% Salvaged/Makeshift Materials 2 0.15% Mixed but Predominantly Strong 263 19.13% Mixed but Predominantly Light 6 0.44% Mixed but Predominantly Salvage 91 6.62% Not Stated 2 0.15% Total 1,375 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
For type of materials used for the roof, there were 1,006 households who used strong materials for their dwelling representing 73.16% of the total households. Some 267 households used roofs made of mixed materials but predominantly strong, representing 19.42%. House roofs made of mixed materials but predominantly salvage was used by 89 households or 6.47%.
Households by Type of Materials Used for Roof # % Strong Materials 1,006 73.16% Light Materials 3 0.22% Salvaged/Makeshift Materials 2 0.15% Mixed but Predominantly Strong 267 19.42% Mixed but Predominantly Light 6 0.44% Mixed but Predominantly Salvage 89 6.47% Not Stated 2 0.15% Total 1,375 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Imputed Rent: if the house and lot is owned or being used for free, the imputed rent refers to the amount the owner would charge to rent the housing unit.
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Household Conveniences The television is the commonly owned appliances with 1,246 households, representing 90.62% of the total households. This is followed by cellular phones with 1,238 households or 90.04%. Radio or radio cassette is owned by 1,228 households, representing 89.31%. Another 1,179 households owned LPG Gas Stove/Range, representing 85.75%.
There were 1,113 households who owned CD/VCD/DVD player, representing 80.95%. Refrigerator or Freezer is owned by 732 households or 53.24%. Households who own electric iron were at 503 households representing 36.58% of the total. And personal computer is owned by 389 households representing 28.29% of the total households. Households With Appliances/Durables # % Radio/Radio Cassette 1,228 89.31% Television 1,246 90.62% CD/VCD/DVD 1,113 80.95% Stereo/Component 306 22.25% Karaoke 172 12.51% Refrigerator/Freezer 732 53.24% Electric Fan 154 11.20% Electric Iron 503 36.58% LPG Gas Stove/Range 1,179 85.75% Washing Machine 821 5.38% Microwave Oven 207 15.05% Personal Computer 389 28.29% Mobile Phone/Cellular Phone 1,238 90.04% Landline Telephone 39 2.84% Air-conditioner 15 1.09% Sewing Machine 74 5.38% Car, Jeep, Motorcycle and Other Motorized Vehicles 184 13.38% Source: CBMS 2010
E. SOCIAL WELFARE
Day Care Center Facilities There are four (4) Day Care Center Facilities in Barangay Ambiong: Central Ambiong Day Care Center Parapad Day Care Center Gulon Day Care Center Ambiong Relocation Site DCC
Clientele Groups
Solo Parents In 2010, a total of 52 solo parents were documented consisting of 22 males and 30 females. The most top reason for being a solo parent is abandonment of spouse, with 15 solo parents representing 28.85%. Another 14 were due to non-marriage, representing 26.92%. Due to death of spouse accounted to 12 or 23.08%.
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Reasons For Being A Solo Parent Male Female Total % Death of Spouse 4 8 12 23.08% Imprisonment of Spouse 0 0 0 0.00% Legal Separation from Spouse for At least One Year 3 5 8 15.38% Annulment of Marriage 0 1 1 1.92% Abandonment of Spouse for At least One Year 7 8 15 28.85% Unmarried Mother/Father Who Preferred to Keep the Child Instead of Others Caring for Her/Him 8 6 14 26.92% Duly Licensed Foster Parent of DSWD/Duly Appointed Legal Guardian 0 1 1 1.92% Assumes the Responsibility of the Head of the Family 0 1 1 1.92% Other Reason 0 0 0 0.00% Total 22 30 52 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Persons with Disability There were a total of 39 persons with disability recorded in Ambiong, where 35 were males and 4 were females, representing 0.72% of the total population. Five (5) or 12.82% have mild cerebral palsy, with 3 males and 2 females. There were 4 males who are totally deaf, representing 10.26%. Three individuals, 2 males and a female were regularly impaired by mental illness, representing 7.69%. Another 3 individuals, all males, were severely intellectually impaired by mental illness, representing 7.69%. Persons with Disability by Type: Male Female Total % Partial Blindness 1 0 1 2.56% Totally Deaf 4 0 4 10.26% Hard of Hearing 2 0 2 5.13% One Hand 1 0 1 2.56% One Leg 1 0 1 2.56% No Legs 1 0 1 2.56% Mild Cerebral Palsy 3 2 5 12.82% Severe Cerebral Palsy 1 0 1 2.56% Regularly Intellectually Impaired 1 1 2 5.13% Severely Intellectually Impaired 1 0 1 2.56% Regularly Impaired by Mental Illness 2 1 3 7.69% Severely Intellectually Impaired by Mental Illness 3 0 3 7.69% Severely Multiple Impaired 1 0 1 2.56% Others 13 0 13 33.33% Total 35 4 39 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
As to cause of disability, there were 16 males whose disability were in-born, representing 41.03% of the total number of disabled person. Another 17 were due to illness, with 13 males and 4 females, representing 43.59%. Six individuals who were all males were due to accident, representing 15.38% of the total.
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Cause Of Disability Male Female Total % In-born 16 0 16 41.03% Illness 13 4 17 43.59% Accident 6 0 6 15.38% Others 0 0 - 0.00% Total 35 4 39 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Medical Assistance was received by 11 disabled persons representing 28.21% of the total number of disabled persons. Financial assistance was received by 3 persons or 7.69%. Two (2) individuals received gifts and another 2 received moral support, representing 5.13% each. The sources of assistance received were from government having 6 recipients, 6 from non- government agency and 6 from other sources.
Assistance Received # % Medical Assistance 11 28.21% Financial Assistance 3 7.69% Gifts 2 5.13% Moral Support 2 5.13% Total 18 46.16% Source: CBMS 2010 Source of Assistance Received # % Government 6 15.38% NGO 6 15.38% Others 6 15.38% Total 18 46.14% Source: CBMS 2010
Senior Citizens There were a total of 248 senior citizens with 176 males and 72 females, representing 4.56% of the total population of Ambiong. Seniors who have their identification cards accounted to 159, 110 males and 49 females, representing 64.11% of the total number of seniors. Eighty nine (89) seniors with 66 males and 23 females do not have their identification cards, representing 35.89%. Members who were able to use their identification cards accounted to 110 individuals, of whom 78 were males and 32 were females, representing 44.35%. Senior Citizen Male Female Total % Members Who Has Able to Use ID 78 32 110 44.35% With Identification Card 110 49 159 64.11% Without Identification Card 66 23 89 35.89% Total 176 72 248 4.56% Source: CBMS 2010
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Access to Government Programs
Out of 1,375 households of Ambiong, only 304 or 22.11% of the total households were able to benefit from all various types of the Government programs. Of the 304, there were 160 households who were recipients of the Philhealth for Indigents, representing 52.63%. The Credit program had 59 recipients representing 19.41%. Some 44 households or 14.47% were recipients of Health Assistance program. Skills or Livelihood Training program had 23 beneficiaries, representing 7.57%. Given these programs, majority or 91.45% said the effects of the programs are good.
Types of Programs Received/Availed by the HHs # % Recipient of CARP 1 0.33% Philhealth for Indigents 160 52.63% Supplemental Feeding Program 5 1.64% Health Assistance Program 44 14.47% Education /Scholarship Program 8 2.63% Skills or Livelihood Training Program 23 7.57% Housing Program 2 0.66% Credit Program 59 19.41% Other Types of Program 2 0.66% Total 304 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Program Effect Rating # % Positive 278 91.45% No Effect 20 6.58% Negative Effect 6 0.02 Total 304 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
F. PUBLIC SAFETY
Peace and Order
Last 2012, a total of 28 incidents of crime were recorded in Ambiong. Most of which are physical injuries at 9 or 32.14%. This is followed by non-index crimes accounted to 6, representing 21.43% of the total incidents of crime.
Victims of Crime # % Child Abuse 3 10.71% Other Non-index 6 21.43% Physical Injuries 9 32.14% Robbery 1 3.57%
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Theft 2 7.14% VAWC 4 14.28% Vehicular Accidents 3 10.71% Total 28 100.00% Source: PNP-LT, 2012 Data
Calamity
There were 80 households who said that they were affected by natural and/or man- made disasters in year 2010. Most or 70 households were affected by typhoon, representing 87.50%. Three households or 3.75% were due to floods and 1 or 1.25% was due to earthquake.
Types of Calamities # % Typhoon 70 87.50% Flood 3 3.75% Drought 0 0.00% Earthquake 1 1.25% Volcanic Eruption 0 0.00% Armed Conflict 0 0.00% Fire 0 0.00% Others 6 7.50% Total 80 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
V. ECONOMY
A. SOURCES OF INCOME
Entrepreneurial Activities
There were 513 households engaged in entrepreneurial activities including agriculture activities. Some 212 households were engaged in wholesale and retail trade activities with an average income of Ᵽ88,952 annually. Crop farming and gardening accounted TO 178 households with an average annual income of Ᵽ82,935.
Households Income (Ᵽ) Entrepreneurial Activities by Income # % Minimum Average Maximum Crop Farming and Gardening 178 12.95% Ᵽ3,000 Ᵽ82,935 Ᵽ360,000 Livestock and Poultry Raising 8 0.58% 1,500 26,813 67,000 Fishing Activities 0 0.00% 0 0 0 Forestry and Hunting Activities 1 0.07% 240,000 240,000 240,000 Wholesale & Retail Trade Activities 212 15.42% 1,000 88,952 1,200,000 Manufacturing Activities 15 1.09% 5,000 45,427 72,000
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Community, Social & Personal 16 1.16% 5,000 218,663 1,200,000 Transportation, Storage, and Communication Services 41 2.98% 7,500 174,368 720,000 Mining and Quarrying Activities 14 1.02% 20,000 94,714 200,000 Construction 14 1.02% 30,000 106,643 250,000 Other Activities 14 1.02% 2,500 102,679 250,000 Total 513 Source: CBMS 2010
A number of 41 households were in Transportation, storage, and communication services, having an average income of Ᵽ174,368. Community, social, and personal activities were the sources of income for 16 households, with an average income of Ᵽ218,663.
Salaries and Wages
Most of the households in Ambiong were wage earners with 917 households or 66.69%. These 917 households have an average income of Ᵽ157,431 annually. Households Income (Ᵽ) Salaries and Wages by Income # % Minimum Average Maximum Salaries and Wages 917 66.69% 3,500 157,431 17,280,000 Source: CBMS 2010
Additional Sources of Income
Aside from their main source of income, 562 households had other sources of income. Some 225 households received remittances of Overseas Filipino Workers with an average annual income of Ᵽ131,577. There were 78 households who had additional income from cash receipts, support, assistance and relief from domestic sources with an average income of Ᵽ37,511 annually.
Number Minimum Average Maximum Additional Sources of Income of HHs Income Income Income Net Share of Crops, Livestock, and Poultry Raised by Other Households 76 Ᵽ200 Ᵽ31,667 Ᵽ185,000 Remittances from Overseas Filipino Workers 225 1,200 131,577 1,200,000 Receipts from Abroad 30 500 69,750 325,000 Receipts from Domestic Sources 78 1,200 37,511 240,000 Rentals Received 60 1,500 58,545 600,000 Interest Earned 7 5,000 37,857 84,000 Pension and Retirement Received 63 1,200 71,284 480,000 Dividends from Investment 11 600 29,524 120,000 Other Sources 12 500 26,027 600,000 Total 562 Source: CBMS 2010
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Another 76 households received additional income from net share in crops, livestock, and poultry being raised by other households with Ᵽ31,667 average annual income. There were 63 households who received additional income from retirement pensions with Ᵽ71,284 average annual income. Sixty (60) households received additional income from rentals of agricultural lands, spaces, buildings and other properties with an average annual income of Ᵽ58,545.
Annual Per Capita Poverty Threshold
In 2010, Ambiong had 140 households or 10.18% who have annual per capita income of less than Ᵽ15,820 (poverty threshold). The annual per capita poverty threshold is the minimum annual income required to be spent by each member of a family to satisfy their nutritional requirements and other basic needs. There were 2 households who said that they experienced food shortage for the past 3 months due to typhoons. Agriculture
Ambiong had 178 households who were engaged in agriculture activities, representing 12.95% of the total households.
Tenure Status. Most or 88.76% of the households engaged in farming owned the agricultural land they were tilling. Twelve (12) households do not own the land they were cultivating, representing 6.74%. Eight (8) households rent the agricultural land they were working on, representing 4.49%. Tenure Status(Agricultural Land) # % Owned or owner-like possession 158 88.76% Rent 8 4.49% Not owned but with consent of owner 12 6.74% Not owned and without consent of owner 0 0.00% Other 0 0.00% Total 178 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Agricultural Land Area. Some 172 households worked on an agricultural land area less than 1 hectare representing 96.63% of the total farmers. Six (6) households were cultivating 1-3 hectares of agricultural land, representing 3.37%. Area of Agricultural Land # % Less Than 1 Hectare 172 96.63% 1 - 3 Hectares 6 3.37% 3.1 - 5 Hectares 0 0.00% More Than 5 Hectares 0 0.00% Not Specified 0 0.00% Total 178 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
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Agricultural Implements. There were 276 farmers who owned the equipment and facilities they used, representing 95.17% of all farmers. Fourteen (14) farmers said that they do not own the equipment and facilities they used representing 4.83%. The most common equipment or facility used is the insecticide or pesticide sprayer with 133 or 45.86%. This is followed by irrigation pump having 71 owners, representing 24.48%. Plow was owned by 19 farmers representing 6.55%. Ownership of Equipment/Facilities # % Yes 276 95.17% No 14 4.83% Total 290 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010 Type of Agricultural Equipment/Facilities Used # % Beast of Burden 9 3.10% Plow 19 6.55% Harrow 18 6.21% Mower 9 3.10% Thresher or Corn Sheller 1 0.34% Insecticide or Pesticide Sprayer 133 45.86% Farm Tractor 3 1.03% Hand Tractor 7 2.41% Turtle or Mud Boat 1 0.34% Planter or Transplanter or Dryers 1 0.34% Mechanical Dryer 1 0.34% Warehouse Granary 2 0.69% Farm Shed 15 5.17% Irrigation Pump 71 24.48% Source: CBMS 2010
Livestock Raising
Only 8 households were engaged in livestock raising. Six (6) of them raised hog for fattening representing 75%, and other 2 or 25% raised chicken. Livestock Being Raised by Households # % Hog for Fattening 6 75.00% Sow 0 0.00% Goat 0 0.00% Carabao 0 0.00% Cow 0 0.00% Chicken 2 25.00% Chicken for Egg Laying 0 0.00% Duck 0 0.00% Other Livestock/Poultry 0 0.00% Total 8 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
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Households who were engaged in livestock or poultry raising produced 51 heads of live animals and 170 kilograms of meat annually.
Volume of Production of Livestock/Poultry Volume of Production Live animals 51 heads Meat 170 kgs. Milk 0 liter. Eggs 0 pc. Source: CBMS 2010
B. EMPLOYMENT
Labor Force
Ambiong has a potential labor force of 3,556 persons (15 to 64 years old), with 1,778 males and 1,778 females. The actual labor force is 1,995 individuals, which does not include those unable, not available and not looking for work (such as students, disabled, housewives, retired persons and seasonal workers). There were 1,884 persons who were employed with 1,838 individuals (15-64 years old), 1 person who is below 15 years old, and 45 persons (who are 65 years old and above). The employment rate is high at 94.44%. While 111 individuals were not employed due to various reasons, representing 5.56% of the actual labor forces.
Labor Force Male Female Total % Potential Labor Force (15-64 years old) 1,778 1,778 3,556 Actual Labor Force Employed 1,214 670 1,884 94.44% Employed Members (15-64 Years Old ) 1,184 654 1,838 92.13% Employed Members (14 Years Old & Below) 0 1 1 0.05% Employed Members (65 Years Old & Above) 30 15 45 2.26% Unemployed Members Who are Looking for Work 56 55 111 5.56% Actual Labor Force 1,270 725 1,995 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Nature of Employment
Of the total number of employed, majority or 58.60% were employed on a short-term, seasonal and/or casual basis. Only 747 individuals were permanently employed composed of 428 males and 319 females representing 39.65%. There were 32 persons who worked on different jobs on day to day or week to week basis representing 1.70%.
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Nature Of Employment Male Female Total % Permanent 428 319 747 39.65% Short-term, seasonal, casual 764 340 1,104 58.60% Worked on different jobs on day to day/week to week 22 10 32 1.70% Not Stated 0 1 1 0.05% Total 1,214 670 1,884 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Employment by Sector
Some 398 individuals were employed in wholesale, retail trade, and vehicle repair representing 21.13%. Agriculture, mining and forestry had employed 306 persons, with 218 males and 88 females, representing 16.24%. There were 12.85% or 242 individuals were employed in construction areas, with 237 males and 5 females.
Employment By Sector/Industry: Male Female Total % Agriculture, Mining, and Forestry 218 88 306 16.24% Fishing 5 4 9 0.48% Mining and Quarrying 35 0 35 1.86% Manufacturing 17 29 46 2.44% Electricity, Gas, and Water Supply 24 10 34 1.80% Construction 237 5 242 12.85% Wholesale & Retail Trade, Vehicle Repair 190 208 398 21.13% Hotel and Restaurants 23 25 48 2.55% Transportation, Storage, and Communication 168 13 181 9.61% Financial Intermediation 18 23 41 2.18% Real Estate, Renting, and Business Activities 27 39 66 3.50% Public Administration and Defense 60 25 85 4.51% Education 36 81 117 6.21% Health and Social Work 13 28 41 2.18% Community, Social, and Personal Activities 69 49 118 6.26% Private HHs with Employed Persons 57 36 93 4.94% Extra- territorial Organization 17 7 24 1.27% Total 1,214 670 1,884 100.01% Source: CBMS 2010
Transportation, storage, and communication employed 181 individual, where 168 were males and 13 were females, representing 9.61%. There were 118 persons employed in community, social and personal activities with 69 males and 49 females, representing 6.26% of the total. The education sector employed 117 people with 36 males and 81 females, representing 6.21%.
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Primary Occupation or Business
There were 508 persons who were laborers and unskilled workers with 411 males and 97 females, representing 26.96%. Service workers and shops and market sale workers accounted to 387 persons or 20.54%, where 175 were males and 212 were females. Some 262 individuals or 13.91% were farmers, forestry workers, and fishermen with 192 males and 70 females.
Type Of Primary Occupation Or Business M F Total % Officials of Gov't and Special-Interest Organizations, Corporate, Executives, Managers, Managing Proprietors &Supervisors 51 34 85 4.51% Physical, Mathematical and Engineering Science Professionals 107 135 242 12.85% Technician and Associate Professionals 39 16 55 2.92% Clerks 13 47 60 3.18% Service Workers and Shop and Market Sales Workers 175 212 387 20.54% Farmers, Forestry Workers and Fishermen 192 70 262 13.91% Trades and Related Workers 31 28 59 3.13% Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers 132 5 137 7.27% Laborers and Unskilled Workers 411 97 508 26.96% Special Occupations 63 26 89 4.72% Total 1,214 670 1,884 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010 Physical, Mathematical and engineering science professionals were 242, with 107 males and 135 females, representing 12.85%. A number of 137, 132 males and 5 females, were plant and machine operators and assemblers, at 7.27% of the total. Eighty nine (89) individuals were employed in special occupations, of which 63 were males and 26 were females, representing 4.72%.
Class of Worker
Most of the employed labor force, or 754 persons worked for private establishments, with 506 males and 248 females, representing 40.02%. This is followed by 437 or 23.20% with 252 males and 185 females, who were self-employed without employees. Workers for a household accounted to 270, 182 males and 88 females, representing 14.33%. Class Of Worker M F Total % Worked for a household 182 88 270 14.33% Worked for a private establishment 506 248 754 40.02% Worked for government/ government corporation 109 87 196 10.40% Self-employed without employees 252 185 437 23.20% Employer in own family-operated farm or business 99 42 141 7.48% Worked with pay on own family operated farm/business 27 7 34 1.80% Work without pay on own family operated farm/business 39 13 52 2.76% Total 1,214 670 1,884 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
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Professionals
Professional teachers have the greatest number among professionals in barangay Ambiong with 86 individuals (72 males and 14 females), representing 36.60% of the total number of professionals. Nurses come as second with 40 people, where 33 were males and 7 were females, representing 17.02%. There were 17 persons (all males) who were criminologist which represents 7.23% of the total.
Sixteen (16) individuals were civil engineers, with 15 males and 1 female, representing 6.81%. Electronics and communication Engineers were at 11, 10 males and a female, representing 4.68%. There were 9 individuals, all males, who were certified public accountants representing 3.83%. There were seven (7) who are attorney-at-law (all males), representing 2.98% of the total number of professionals.
Members Who Are Professionals Male Female Total % Aeronautical Engineer 1 0 1 0.43% Agriculturist 3 0 3 1.28% Attorney-at-Law 7 0 7 2.98% Certified Public Accountant 9 0 9 3.83% Chemical Engineer 2 0 2 0.85% Civil Engineer 15 1 16 6.81% Criminologist 17 0 17 7.23% Dentist 4 1 5 2.13% Elect. And Comm. Engineer 10 1 11 4.68% Forester 4 0 4 1.70% Geodetic Engineer 3 0 3 1.28% Master Electrician 1 0 1 0.43% Mechanical Engineer 2 1 3 1.28% Medical Technologist 0 1 1 0.43% Midwife 3 1 4 1.70% Mining Engineer 4 0 4 1.70% Nurse 33 7 40 17.02% Pharmacist 1 0 1 0.43% Physical Therapist 1 0 1 0.43% Physician 2 0 2 0.85% Professional Electrical Engineer 1 0 1 0.43% Professional Teacher 72 14 86 36.60% Social Worker 5 0 5 2.13% Other Profession 5 3 8 3.40% Total 205 30 235 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
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Unemployment and Job Search Method
In year 2010, a total of 111 individuals were searching for work, where 56 were males and 55 were females. About 41 individuals registered in private employment agency as their method of searching for job, with 19 males and 22 females, representing 36.94% of the total unemployed. There were 24 or 21.62% (where 17 were males and 7 were females) who approached the employer directly, 21 or 18.92% (with 11 males and 10 females) approached relatives or friends, and 11 individuals or 9.91% (with 5 males and 6 females) placed or answered private advertisement. Other 6 with 2 males and 4 females registered in public employment agencies, representing 5.41%. Job Search Method Male Female Total % Registered in public employment agency 2 4 6 5.41% Registered in private employment agency 19 22 41 36.94% Approached employer directly 17 7 24 21.62% Approached relatives/friends 11 10 21 18.92% Placed or answered private advertisements 5 6 11 9.91% Others 2 6 8 7.21% Total 56 55 111 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010 Reason for Not Searching or Applying for a Job Out of 3,556 potential labors force aged 15 to 64 years old, a total of 1,607 persons with 538 males and 1,069 females were not searching or applying for work. Most of them were students, which accounted to 685 with 344 males and 341 females, representing 42.63%. Some 643 individuals were not searching or applying for work due to housekeeping duties, with 24 males and 619 females, representing 40.01%. Reasons For Not Looking For Work Male Female Total % Believes no work is available 17 8 25 1.56% Awaiting results of previous job application 45 28 73 4.54% Temporary illness/disability 17 7 24 1.49% Bad Weather 4 2 6 0.37% Waiting for rehire/job recall 15 4 19 1.18% Too young/old, retired, permanently disabled 64 47 111 6.91% Housekeeping 24 619 643 40.01% Schooling 344 341 685 42.63% Other reasons 8 13 21 1.31% Total 538 1,069 1,607 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
There were also 111 persons who were either too young or too old, retired, and/or permanently disabled, where 64 were males and 47 were females, representing 6.91%. Seventy three (73) individuals (45 males and 28 females) were waiting to be rehired, at 4.54%. About 25 persons believed that no work is available for them and 24 persons were waiting for results of previous job application, representing 1.56% and 1.49% respectively.
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Overseas Employment
A total of 269 Overseas Filipino Workers who were formerly members of the households were recorded in Ambiong in year 2010. This is composed of 154 males and 115 females.
Most of the workers were in Hong Kong with 52 individuals, representing 19.33% of the total number of OFWs. This is followed by Saudi Arabia with 43 or 15.99% employed workers. United Kingdom hired 20 individuals, representing 7.43%. There were 18 workers in Canada which represent 6.69%.
Sixteen (16) individuals were hired in Korea, representing 5.95%. There were 12 OFWs employed in United Arab Emirates, comprising 4.46% of the total. United States of America hired 10 workers and another 10 were in Italy, representing 3.72% each.
Country of Work # % Country of Work # % Algeria 1 0.37% Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 4 1.49% Australia 6 2.23% Malaysia 3 1.12% Bahrain 1 0.37% New Zealand 1 0.37% Belgium 1 0.37% Oman 1 0.37% Bermuda 1 0.37% Qatar 5 1.86% Canada 18 6.69% Saudi Arabia 43 15.99% China 3 1.12% Singapore 8 2.97% Cyprus 7 2.60% South Africa 1 0.37% France 7 2.60% Spain 2 0.74% Germany 1 0.37% Switzerland 7 2.60% Hong Kong 52 19.33% Taiwan 4 1.49% Indonesia 2 0.74% Timor-Leste 1 0.37% Ireland 1 0.37% Thailand 5 1.86% Israel 4 1.49% United Arab Emirates 12 4.46% Italy 10 3.72% United Kingdom 20 7.43% Japan 9 3.35% United States of America 10 3.72% Korea 16 5.95% Kuwait 2 0.74% Total 269 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Kind of Work Abroad
With regards to work abroad, there were 87 individuals who were laborers and unskilled workers, with 64 males and 23 females, comprising 32.34%. Special Occupations accounted to 45 individuals, 29 males and 16 females, representing 16.73%. Some 43 or 15.99% were physical, mathematical and engineering science professionals, where 21 were males and 22 were females. There were 30 persons, 17 males and 13 females, who were service workers in shops and market, representing 11.15% of the total number of OFWs.
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Kind Of Work In Abroad Male Female Total % Officials of Gov't & Special-Interest Organizations, Corporate Executives, Managers, Managing Proprietors & Supervisors 0 0 0 0.00% Physical, Mathematical & Engineering Science Professionals 21 22 43 15.99% Technician and Associate Professionals 2 5 7 2.60% Clerks 3 1 4 1.49% Service Workers and Shop & Market Sales Workers 17 13 30 11.15% Farmers, Forestry Workers and Fishermen 2 3 5 1.86% Trades and Related Workers 5 1 6 2.23% Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers 11 31 42 15.61% Laborers and Unskilled Workers 64 23 87 32.34% Special Occupations 29 16 45 16.73% Total 154 115 269 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
C. INFRASTRUCTURE & UTILITIES
Electricity
A total of 1,328 households or 96.29% of the total population have electrical connections. There were 1,324 households who have electrical connections with BENECO, representing 96.29%. Two (2) households or 0.15% have generators as their source of electricity. Another 2 households’ source of electricity is solar, representing 0.15%. The average monthly electrical bill was at Ᵽ746.00.
Number of Households with Electricity Connections: 1,328 (96.58% of total HHs) Number of Households w/o Electricity Connections: 47 (3.42% of the HHs) Average Monthly Electric Bill : Ᵽ746.00
Source of Electricity # % Electric Company 1,324 96.29% Generator 2 0.15% Solar 2 0.15% Battery 0 0.00% Others 0 0.00% None 47 3.42% 1,375 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
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Means of Communication
• Digetel Telephone
• Globe • Smart
• TM Mobile Phone/
• Icom Radio
Access to Safe Drinking Water A total of 416 households have access to safe drinking water (where 49 were bottled water and 367 were from spring). There were 713 households or 51.85% whose water are connected to the community water system and 64 households or 4.65% have shared water system. Eighty (8) households shared dug or shallow well to other households, representing 5.82%. Some 60 households have their own deep well, representing 4.36% of the total. Source of Drinking Water # % Community Water System-own 713 51.85% Community Water System-shared 64 4.65% Deep Well-own 60 4.36% Deep Well-shared 15 1.09% Artesian Well-own 1 0.07% Artesian Well-shared 1 0.07% Dug/Shallow Well-own 2 0.15% Dug/Shallow Well-shared 80 5.82% River, Stream, Lake, Spring 367 26.69% Bottled Water 49 3.56% Tanker Truck/Peddler 16 1.16% Others 7 0.51% Total 1,375 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Majority of the households or 62.76% had sources of water just within their premises. Some 370 households had sources of water outside their premises but just around 250 meters or less, representing 26.91%. Households whose source of water is outside their premises, and more than 251 meters, were at 70 households or 5.09%.
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Distance of Source of Drinking Water # % Within Premises 863 62.76% Outside Premises But 250 Meters/Less 370 26.91% 251 Meters or More 70 5.09% Don't Know 5 0.36% Not Stated 67 4.87% Total 1,375 100.00% Source: CBMS 2010
Domestic Water System
Majority of the households in Ambiong are served by the La Trinidad Water District (LTWD). According to records of LTWD, there were 935 households being served by their domestic water system.
Roads Length Road Area of Name of Road Remarks (km) ROW (M) Jurisdiction Bayan Park-Ambiong-Lubas- Provincial Concrete/Gravel/Dirt Tawang Road 6.962 4.000 Road Agilba-Gulon-Ambiong Road 0.791 2.760 Brgy. Road Ambiong Selino Road 0.400 2.640 Brgy. Road Ambiong-Songyap Road 0.325 2.580 Brgy. Road Ambiong Proper-Botiwtiw Road 0.805 2.740 Brgy. Road Concrete/Gravel Ambiong Proper-Tiptop Road 2.043 2.910 Brgy. Road Concrete/Gravel Balada-Gulon-Ambiong Road 1.520 2.650 Brgy. Road Botiwtiw-Cemetery Road 0.450 2.870 Brgy. Road Lamut E/S Road 0.338 2.880 Brgy. Road Concrete Tiptop-Laguiman Road 0.300 2.600 Brgy. Road Source: CLUP 2000-10 &2013-2023
Cemetery
There is one cemetery owned by the barangay which is located in Sitio Botiwtiw Ambiong.
VI. GOVERNANCE
Vision
We envision Barangay Ambiong to become a model of a just, clean, progressive, and fully developed barangay, where people live harmoniously, and enjoy the fullness of God’s love.
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Mission To bring about the delivery of adequate and responsive services thru peoples involvement, empowerment and networking with GO’s, NGO’s, and PO’s by utilizing available resources.
Goal To uplift and improve the quality of life by sustaining community mobilization in the barangay development activities.
CBMS Indicators of Poverty
The most felt problem in Ambiong is low income where a total of 140 households were affected. There were 18 in Botiwtiw Ambiong, 33 in Central Ambiong, 6 in Gulon, 12 in Paltingan, 10 in Parapad, another 10 in Riverside Ambiong, and 53 in Upper Ambiong.
Another most felt problem among the residents is unemployment wherein a total of 101 people are not employed. This composed of 13 unemployed individuals in Botiwtiw Ambiong, 15 persons in Central Ambiong, 2 in Gulon, 25 in Paltingan, 12 in Parapad, 23 persons in Riverside Ambiong, and 11 individuals in Upper Ambiong.
Some 95 households were living in makeshift houses. Most of them were located in Upper Ambiong with 63 households. While there were 18 in Botiwtiw Ambiong, 9 in Gulon, 3 in Riverside Ambiong, 1 in Paltingan, and another 1 household in Parapad.
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HHs w/ number of Unmet Needs
Poverty Indicators/Sitio Botiwtiw Botiwtiw Ambiong Central Almbiong Gulon Paltingan Parapad Riverside Ambiong Upper Ambiong Total A.EDUCATION Children Not Attending E/S 3 5 7 1 2 2 3 23 Children Not Attending High School 2 6 5 0 1 4 5 23 B.HEALTH & NUTRITION Children (0-5 years old) who died 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Women who Died 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Malnourished Children 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. HOUSING HH Who are Squatters 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 5 HH in Makeshift Housing 18 0 9 1 1 3 63 95 D.INCOME & LIVELIHOOD HH w/ incomes Below Poverty Threshold 18 33 6 12 10 10 51 140 HH w/ incomes Below Food Threshold 9 15 1 10 12 4 23 74 HH who Experienced Hunger 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Unemployed 13 15 2 25 12 23 11 101 E.WATER & SANITATION HH without Access to Safe Water 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HH with No Sanitary Toilet 7 7 3 2 0 5 53 77 Source: CBMS 2010, as verified by Barangay Officials in 2012
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