ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT OF

BARANGAY OLD BALARA,

Nerlizabel Rose C. Caspe BS Biology 4-1D CONTENTS

I. Introduction

II. Background of the study

a. History of the barangay

b. Barangay profile

VII. Family Health Problem and Nursing Problem (with Problem Tree) VIII. Analysis of Problems identified using the Problem Tree IX. List of Family Problems according to Priority X. Family Nursing Care Plan XI. Learning Insights XII. Recommendation XIII. Appendices

IV. Significance of the Study a. Student Nurse b. Family c. Community d. Barangay Health Worker e. Clinical Instructor INTRODUCTION History of the Barangay

BARANGAY OLD BALARA

The Origin of Barrio Balara

Over a hundred years ago, there was a small but peaceful village where several wild trees and thick cogon grass abound. There were only a handful of natives in this forest-like village who had been leading a happy life tending their farms. In one stretch of big trees covered land there were three little houses and solitary chapel at a distance. In front of the chapel was a big shady tree. One day, a troop of Spanish soldiers looking tired and weary, apparently after several miles of hiking, dashed into village and right there and then decided to put up a temporary camp under the big shady tree in front of the chapel. After taking several minutes of siesta in their newly natives there were confused of what the name of the tree was. While he was pointing to the tree, two tiny rats sneaked into one of the holes in the trunk of the tree. The poor native, who evidently did not understand the soldier’s query, perplexingly answered, “Nabara! Nabara!” which means “the rats could not get inside the hole”. The astonished soldier thought “Nabara” could only mean the name of the place. Thereafter, upon return of the troop to their headquarters, the Spanish soldier relying merely on his vague memory, reported to his superior the name of the place where they had been which referred to later as “Balara”. As the years go by however, in order to preserve the original name of the village which was popularly known as Balara, the later generation referred to the place as Old Balara, indicating that there is a “New Balara” where at present, NAWASA Filtration Plant is located.

Source: Souvenir Program (May 8-9, 1989) “Old Balara Barrio Fiesta in Honor Of Nuestra Senora Dela Paz y Buenviaje Quezon City Public Library, Q.C Barangay Profile

Barangay Council Of Barangay Old Balara (2010-present)

Barangay Officials: 40 Barangay leaders

Barangay Chairman: BEDA T. TORRECAMPO

Barangay Kagawads: BENJAMIN E. REYES Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Ways & Means Chairman, Committee on Education, Socio Cultural & Religious Affairs

ELMA P. ABUDA Chairman, Committee on Livelihood, Trade & Commerce Chairman, Committee on Public Works & Infrastructure

SALVACION “SALLY” C. DE JESUS Chairman, Committee on Urban Poor Affairs and Peoples Participation Chairman, Committee on Women & Families

SABINO “BHONG” C. PAMPLONA JR. Chairman, Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs

NIDA V. SISTONA Chairman, Committee on Health, Sanitation and Environment RENATO “IMA” A. GRANADA Chairman, Committee on Public Order and Safety Chairman, Committee on Ethics and Blue Ribbon

ALLAN P. FRANZA Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Communication Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson:

KEVIN C. AQUINO Chairman, Committee on Youth and Sports Development

Barangay Treasurer: FE S. TOLENTINO

Barangay Secretary: THERESA T. TAPADO-SISTONA

Barangay Health Worker:

1. Belen Manggahoc 4. Remigla Lingatong 2. Leonila Irabon 5. Victoria Litusquen 3. Concorcia Aldave 6. Salvacion Cullera

SK Officials:

1.Jericho Torrecampo 5. Michael Bernolla 2. Jonel Camacho 6. Michael Angelo Juanson 3. Terence Caindoy 7. Jonalyn Calanuga 4. Princess Manalastas 8. Joshua Aguilar DEMOGRAPHIC DATA: Total Population: 70,112 as of 2007 census No. of Households: 15,807 Barangay Boundary North: Holy Spirit & Pasong Tamo West: Brgy. Culiat & U.P Campus South: & Pansol East: Batasan No. of Registered Voters: 29,620 as of May 2004 election Total Precincts: 152 Polling Place:  Old Balara Elementary School  Old Balara Elementary School Annex  Balara Academy  North Susana Clubhouse, North Susana Executive Village  Ayala Heights Clubhouse, Ayala Heights Village

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES: Barangay Hall  Barangay Matandang Balara Hall Commonwealth Ave. corner Damayan St., Old Balara, Quezon City

Health Center  Old Balara Health Center Tandang Sora Ave., Old Balara, Quezon City

Private Hospital  Gen. Miguel Malvar Hospital 531 Commonwealth Ave., Old Balara, Quezon City

Basketball Court/ Volleyball/ Tennis/ Others  Talipapa Basketball Covered Court Tandang Sora Ave. corner Capitol Hills Drive Police Stations  Barangay Police Community Precinct Beside Barangay Hall

Churches • Iglesia ni Cristo Area 4 Luzon Avenue, Old Balara, QC

• Bethel Youth Fellowship 5 Doña Pilar St., Villa Beatriz Subdivision, Old Balara, QC

• Sons of Charity Laura St., Old Balara, QC

• Our Beloved Christ Christian Church (OBCC) Lakas St., Old Balara, QC

• Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the (Maranatha Foursquare Gospel Church) Purok 3 Area 5 Laura St., Old Balara, QC

• Luzon Avenue Foursquare Church 103 Area 1 Luzon Avenue, Old Balara, QC

• Balara Tabernacle Baptist Church Area 1-B Old Balara, QC

• City Lighthouse Christian Ministries 307 Crissant Bldg., Old Balara, QC

• Luzon Living Faith Church 58 Samar St., Luzon Avenue, Old Balara, QC • Shiloh Fundamental Baptist Bible Church 104 Capitol Hills, Old Balara, QC

• Christ to the Philippines (Balara Chapter) 22 Road 2 Sapang Kangkong, Old Balara, QC

• Fullness of Christ International Ministries 7 South Zuzuaregui St., Old Balara, QC

• Apostolada De Maria Twin Heart of Jesus & Mary Religious Group 254 DMMA, San Rafael St., Old Balara, QC

Educational Institutions

Public  Old Balara Elementary School Tandang Sora Ave., Old Balara Quezon City

 Old Balara Elementary School Annex Laura St., Old Balara Quezon City SOCIO-POLITICAL PROFILE

GENERAL INFORMATION: Name: Barangay Matandang Balara Area: 15 District: III Manner of Creation: Quezon City Ordinance Date created: May 10, 1962 Barangay Fiesta: every second Tuesday of May Patron Saint: Nuestra Senora Dela Paz y Buenviaje

GEOGRAPHIC DATA: Land Area: 521.6842 hectares Boundaries: North- Republic Avenue and its eastward prolongation to Marikina River (The north boundary was amended by BP 343 ANS 546 creating and Holy Spirit respectively) East- Marikina River (boundary of Quezon City) South- Quisenda creek and southwest boundary line of Piedad Estate West- Commonwealth Avenue and Luzon Avenue

Terrain: The Barangay’s topography is largely alternating ridges and lowlands. It has a low grade terrain and scattered steep slopes.

Climate: Distinct dry seasons from December to April and wet seasons from May to November. Average temperature is lowest at 25C in January and highest at 29 C in May

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