Bunguiao is a Barangay of Zamboanga City within Zone IX in the Zamboanga Pensinsula, Mindanao, Philippines.
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While Google may show that Bunguiao is in Zamboanga del Sur, this is an uncorrected government error. Zamboanga City is an independent chartered city.
Bunguiao
Area in Hectares: 2,562.0727
Population (2020 Census): 7,952
Population (2015 Census): 7,287
Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.86%
Bunguiao, Zamboanga City, Philippines
Bunguiao is about 2562 Hectares wide.
Location of Bunguiao, Zamboanga City
Distance from CITY PROPER: 34.00 Kilometers Location: East Coast – West side of the Highway
- Bunguiao is an interior Barangay located some 3.75 kms. from the national highway at Pamingitan on the boundary shared by Barangays Sangali and Bolong. It is bounded on the north by Barangay Dulian-Bunguiao, on the east by Barangay Bolong, on the south by Barangay Sangali and on the west by the DENR protected areas of Upper Bunguiao.
It consists of five (5) zones, which comprise the Barangay proper and fourteen (14) sitios.
Ninety-five percent (95%) of the population is Roman Catholic and the rest is Muslims. Although religion has never been an issue or source of conflict among the residents, still religious bigotry and prejudice are discouraged. Source: Zamboanga City Government
History of Bunguiao, Zamboanga City
Bunguiao became a Barangay of Zamboanga City by Virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 39, series of 1937.
The Barangay elected its first Barrio Lieutenant after the enactment of Republic Act 1254 (June 10, 1956). Prior to that year, Bunguiao was under the leadership of a Cabeza del Barrio.
It started as a small community in the late 19th or 20th century. During the 1930’s, Bunguiao had its first community chapel constructed under the able leadership of Mr. Jacinto Lovo. The first chapel was built at Zone 4 area where the present house of Mr. Arturo Pangilinan now stands, and was constructed of light materials of wood and nipa.
When World War II broke out, the chapel was temporarily transferred to Sitio Siguinan on the lot of Mr. Jacinto Lovo. After the war, it was transferred back to its original site. By then, the surrounding area of the chapel became filled with residential houses that.
It was around the 1950’s that the chapel was transferred to its present location on the lot of the late Doña Valeria Camins Paulino, mother of the present Punong Barangay.
Bunguiao became a parish in 1992 and on the same site where the last chapel was built, now stands the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church.
Past and Present Barangay heads of Bunguiao
From 1952 up to the present
1. Toribio Natividad Cabeza del Barrio 1952- 1956
2. Anastacio Divinagracia Teniente del Barrio 1956- 1960
3. Teofilo Perez Teniente del Barrio 1960- 1964
4. Macario Basilio Teniente del Barrio 1964- 1968
5. Jesus Salazar Barangay Captain 1968- 2002
6. Col. Armando C. Paulino PAF (Ret.) Barangay Captain 2002- 2007 Source of information: Zamboanga City Government
The origin of the name Bunguiao and how it came about
The folklore goes: There was a hunter with a rifle. He shot a wildcat, did not kill it but simply wounded it. The sound of the rifle and the cry of the cat, “Bung” + “Ngiao”, became a nick name for the hunter who lived in the area, because he was such a “bad-shot”. So whenever anyone was asked where they were heading, and if it’s the direction of the hunter’s house, they would reply “towards Bung-Ngiao’s place”. The name stuck. Hence, the name “Bunguiao” was born.
Fiestas and Traditions of Bunguiao, Zamboanga City
Fiesta: February 11
People of Bunguiao, Zamboanga City
- Population of Bunguiao as of 2020 Census: 7,952
- Population of Bunguiao as of 2015 Census: 7,287
- Population of Bunguiao as of May 1, 2010 Census: 7,368
- Total Population of Bunguiao as of 2007 census: 7,978
- Number of Household in 2007: 1,345
Elected Government Officials of Bunguiao, Zamboanga City
- Elected Officials of Bunguiao for the term of 2018 – 2020
- Punong Barangay Chairman/Captain : Leo Araneta Resurreccion
- Nonito Salazar Francisco
- Reynerio Tan Arquiza
- Marilou Payat Colorado
- Baybina Aramal Gregorio
- Flordelina Araneta Saddalani
- Rogie Arquiza Francisco
- Albin Enriquez Francisco
- Elected Officials of Bunguiao for the term of 2013-2016-18
- Punong Barangay Chairman/Captain : Atilano, Nestor Horton
- Barangay Kagawad Tarroza, Bienvenido Ibanez
- Barangay Kagawad Resurreccion, Leo Araneta
- Barangay Kagawad Francisco, Nonito Salazar
- Barangay Kagawad Gregorio, Baybina Aramal
- Barangay Kagawad Arquiza, Reynerio Tan
- Barangay Kagawad Alviar, Joebirth Aizon
- Barangay Kagawad Saddalani, Flordelina Araneta
- Elected Officials of Bunguiao for the term of 2010-2013
- Bunguiao, Barangay Chairman, Nestor H. Atilano
- Bunguiao, Kagawad 1, Benjamin S. Francisco Jr.
- Bunguiao, Kagawad 2, Bienvinido I. Tarroza
- Bunguiao, Kagawad 3, Leo A. Resurreccion
- Bunguiao, Kagawad 4, Felina E. Resola
- Bunguiao, Kagawad 5, Albin E. Francisco
- Bunguiao, Kagawad 6, Ester T. Galvez
- Bunguiao, Kagawad 7, Nonito S. Francisco
- Bunguiao, SK Chairman, Alrich E. Francisco
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The barangay system is one of the best government systems in the world.
This is the “Barangay Code of the Philippines – PDF”.
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- Every Government Unit in the Philippines is within a Barangay. The municipal hall, city hall, the provincial capitol building, and even the Malacañang Palace where the president resides is within a Barangay.
The barangay has power and authority over its domain. The improvement of the barangay rests on the barangay officials. The barangay chairman, the barangay council and the local businessmen forge the prosperity of the barangay. Not the president of the Philippines, senate, nor congress. Not the governor of the province, not the mayor nor council of the municipality or city. Poor barangays stay poor because of weak and/or ignorant(uninformed) barangay leaders.
When roads or any infrastructure need to be built, improved or repaired, all the barangay officials have to do is make a resolution and present it to the city or municipality council. The resolution will force the city/municipal council or responsible government office to hear the legitimate demands. “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.”
- Each city or municipality is represented by the “barangay association or federation”. The elected president of the Association of Barangay Council and the President of Kabataan (SK) association each have a seat in the City/Municipality council. Their powers are the same and equal to the elected city/municipality councilors. They are there to help lobby the demands of the barangays. They are not there just to collect a big salary and rub elbows with the regular elected city/municipality council, but to also represent the needs of the barangays.
- The duties of the barangay officials are specifically written in Chapter III(Punong Barangay) and Chapter IV (The Sangguniang Barangay). Read it..PDF file
Practically anything that has to do with the barangay, the barangay officials have a say on it and most likely the authority over it. The majority of the barangay officials are not aware of their duties and power. They depend on the city council or mayor. The elected barangay officials are afraid of the mayor and city/municipality’s “Sangguniang Panlungsod”. They are in fear of being ousted or removed from office. The truth is, the “Sangguniang Panlungsod” does not have the power to remove or suspend any elected barangay officials from office. Only the COURT OF LAW can do this (judicial branch of the government). Elected public officials can’t be suspended by the DILG or the office of the president unless an official complaint has been filed, there must be proof and there must be due process. Republic Act 7160 chapter 4, Section 60 – pdf file. Information is power. Be informed. Do not be intimidated by the president, senator, congressman, governor, mayor, vice-mayor, or councilors. Do your job.
The control of traffic is not up to the city council or chief of police. It is controlled by the barangay. If the barangay needs traffic enforcers, the barangay can make a resolution to demand it from the city or municipality council. When the electric coop or the water district do not maintain their lines, the barangay can directly demand for the maintenance from the utility companies. No need to wait for city council.
The citizens also has the power to make demands to the barangay officials. In case the officials get blinded. Simply file an official complaint with the barangay secretary naming the Punong barangay as the respondent representing the barangay.
Barangay officials are paid to serve the public. So never be afraid to ask them to do anything if it is for the benefit of entire barangay. Even the SK officials are compensated specially the SK chairman.
- If the power lines are sagging, don’t go to the power company, go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the power company.
- If the water lines are busted, don’t wait for the water company, go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the water company.
- If the potholes in the road are not fixed, don’t wait for the The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the DPWH.
- Are you beginning to get the point?
Cleaning the shorelines, drainage systems, streets, rivers, and parks within your barangay is YOUR responsibility. You are accountable for this. It is not the responsibility of the City/Municipality officials. The citizens and officials of the barangay are responsible. Stop blaming others.
- BUDGET: As far as the preparation for the budget expenditures, it starts at the barangay level, then moves on to cities, municipalities, provinces and regions. The barangays need to exercise their authority. They need to put their yearly budget together for their administration and future projects. The majority of the barangays leave this job to the municipality and city. This is so wrong. Then when the budget doesn’t come or is lacking, they complain.
- The budget for the barangays does go to the City or Municipality, but simply for holding and later distribution. The city or municipality DOES NOT approve the budget. It was already approved by congress. The city or municipality simply “distributes” the approved budget.
- The bureau of internal revenue is in cahoots to subdue the barangays, municipalities and provinces. They call the rightful shares to the taxes collected as “Internal Revenue Allotment Dependency”. It is not a dependency. It is the lawful and rightful share of the LGU as specified in “TITLE III, SHARES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN THE PROCEEDS OF NATIONAL TAXES, CHAPTER I, Allotment of Internal Revenue Taxes, Section 284.”
- “IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!”, it does not exist anymore. The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. “Budgetary planning has been DECENTRALIZED since 1991” – pdf file. It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.
- DURING ELECTIONS: Where do City and Municipality politicians go to campaign? They seek the support of the Barangay officials. They plead to the barangay folks for the votes. Even the candidate for president. But after the election they ignore you. Do not ever forget the power of the barangay.
Ignorance keeps the pinoys thinking that Manila rules. Be informed, be educated and make your barangay prosper.
Regional Senatorial Representation – Minimum of One Senator per Region
With the current state of affairs a candidate needs millions of pesos to be a senatorial candidate. Because his/her campaign must be nationwide and is only directed at the most populous cities and municipalities to guarantee the most votes. Plus the comelec is prejudiced in the acceptance of certificate of candidacy. How often have you witnessed the COMELEC declare a provincial senatorial candidate as a nuisance candidate. The comelec is in cahoots with the big time money makers in the metro manila area. Unless the provincial candidate has millions of pesos and big time connections, his/her chance for even being accepted by the COMELEC is hopeless.
The majority of Barangay Captains still think that the mayor is the boss. Wrong!