Manicahan Zamboanga City Philippines

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98 Barangays of Zamboanga City within Region 9 - Mindanao in the Republic of The Philippines
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The Philippines has been a "decentralized" form of government since 1991, contrary to what most Filipinos think. Ever since the creation of Republic Act 7160, each LGU is responsible for its own domain. Even the smallest LGU the barangay creates its own Budget. It is not dependent on handouts from the city, municipality or province. "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". It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.

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When in Zamboanga Visit Fort Pilar Light a candle to your departed loved ones. Say a prayer. Ask them and the blessed Virgin Mary to help you in your quests. Fort Pilar is the symbol of strength against bullies, oppression and Islamic invasion. Muslims(Moros), Christians and other followers of religions are welcome to live in PEACE and unity. Zamboanga City will fight against the Bangsamoro(Nation of Muslim). We will not allow them to invade and take our city either by force or politics.

On the East Coast Hwy: The barangay before Manicahan is Cabaluay and the one after Manicahan is Victoria

Herbal Medicine, Heals Naturally and Maintains good health! Allows us to live Long and Prosper! We are one with Flora. Throughout time humans and the animal kingdom have relied on the healing power of herbs. We used them in several ways: we have ingested them, rubbed them on our bodies, bathed in them, even used them in our cooking to flavor our foods.Herbal Medicine, Heals Naturally and Maintains good health! Allows us to live Long and Prosper! We are one with Flora. Throughout time humans and the animal kingdom have relied on the healing power of herbs. We used them in several ways: we have ingested them, rubbed them on our bodies, bathed in them, even used them in our cooking to flavor our foods.

Manicahan Barangay Hall

Manicahan Barangay Hall

Manicahan Fire Department

Manicahan Health Center

Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion. But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened . Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions. Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE? Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace? WHY?? There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance: The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

Manicahn Police Station

Manicahan National High School

Manicahan National High School Rotunda

Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Manicahan

Aerial View of Manicahan

Aerial View of Manicahan

Manicahan, Zamboanga City, Philippines
Manicahan is 1801 hectares in land area. Manicahan is a coastal Barangay about 20 kilometers from city hall along the coastal highway. Manicahan has about 1801 hecatares and most of it is agricultural. Manicahan has over 2 kilometers of shoreline and beautiful beach front properties.

The Manicahan river is a strong river and provides irrigation to the rice farmers an this allows the rice farmers in Manicahan to plant rice all year round.

Location of Manicahan, Zamboanga City

Distance from CITY PROPER: 20.10 Km.
Location: East Coast

It is bounded by Barangays Lapakan on the west, Victoria on the north, Cabaluay on the south and the islands of Sacol, Tumalutab and Manalipa on the east. Guarded by verdant mountains to the westside, rich fertile land suitable for farming and a coastal area rich in marine resources.

It is divided in 10 sitios comprising of 20 puroks. The sitios are: Poso, Corote, High Zone, Crossing, Busug, Asinan, Sabanita, Central School Zone, Tabuk and Poblacion.

History of Manicahan, Zamboanga City

Barangay Manicahan was created by virtue of R.A. 1245 in 1955. It is one of the oldest Barangays of Zamboanga City.

Before the declaration of Zamboanga City as a Chartered City, Manicahan was one of the municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur Province.

According to a legend authored by Alberto Francisco, the first Maniquenio to become the Municipal Mayor of Manicahan, the place was nameless until 1846. The coastal area near the river was the dwelling place of the "Badjaos" or boat people who passed by the river to take a bath, wash clothes and fetch water for drinking.

In the year 1846, the natives from the Visayas brought by the Spanish missionaries as slaves, arrived and started to migrate into the hinterlands. The Visayans started to toil the fertile sandy soil in the lowlands. They started planting crops fitted for every season. They built their shanties near their farms while the Badjaos living near the shores did the fishing. The Visayans bartered their farm produce with fish and vice-versa. They harmoniously lived without one causing trouble to the other.

One day, a group of Spaniards headed by Governor Cayetano Figueroa together with his men passed by Manicahan. They saw several settlers working in the fields. The settlers were harvesting peanuts. The Spaniards asked the settlers in Spanish, "que se llama este lugar? (What is the name of this place?)" The natives thinking that the Spaniards were asking what they were harvesting answered in Visayan, "Mani nga makaun" (peanuts for foods)". The terms uttered led the Spaniards to think that the place was named "Mani nga makaun". The terms used was handed down from generation to generation until it became "Manikaun" then refined more to "Manikaan" spelled in Spanish as "Manicahan".

People of Manicahan, Zamboanga City

• Total Population of Manicahan Per census of 2020: 11,999
• Population of Manicahan, ZAMBOANGA CITY as of 2015 census: 10,081
• Total Population of Manicahan Per census of 2010: 9,129
  • (As of May 1, 2000, NSO) 7,702 with Number of Household: 1,479

The Barangay is resided by multi-ethnic people with 85% Chavacano, Visayan, Tagalog and Ilocano dialect spoken, while 15% Muslims who are Samals, Yakans and Tausugs. Most of the people live by farming, gardening, fishing and small time business while some are professionals employed in the city and abroad.

With the influx of transients from Sacol Island for the last three decades and they considered Manicahan as their home place, the port area and the Manicahan river bank are now congested with houses.

It has its own source of potable drinking water. The Manicahan Water System caters not only to the basic needs of the Manicahan residents but that of the adjacent barangays of Victoria, Bolong and part of Sangali.

Elected Government Officials of Manicahan, Zamboanga City

Republic Act No. 11462 Approved: 03 December 2019: That the barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections on the second Monday of May 2020 shall be postponed to December 5, 2022. In October 2022, a legislation was enacted to postpone the originally scheduled election for December 2022. Subsequently, a new date for the election was established for October 30, 2023. Consequently, the incumbent barangay officials, who were elected on May 14, 2018, will continue to serve in their positions until the conclusion of 2023.

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Elected Officials of Manicahan for the term of 2018 - 2020

• Punong Barangay Chairman/Captain : Crisencio Escudero Natividad
• Barangay Kagawads/Councilors:

1. Guzman Asaral Baring
2. Nenita Falcasantos Clemente
3. Mervin Gonzales Muyong
4. Severo Toribio Camins
5. Loreta Rosas Sta Teresa
6. Restituto Agustin
7. Butch Jeorge Jacinto Angeles

• Sangguniang Kabataan (SK officials)
  • SK Chairman: ?
  • SK kagawad:
    • 7 members: need their names

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Elected Officers of Manicahan for the term of 2013 - 2016-18

• Punong Barangay Chairman/Captain : Natividad, Crisencio Escudero
• Barangay Kagawad Escudero, Aquino Jr Natividad
• Barangay Kagawad Muyong, Mervin Gonzales
• Barangay Kagawad Sta. Teresa, Loreta Rosas
• Barangay Kagawad Clemente, Nenita Falcasantos
• Barangay Kagawad Baring, Guzman Asaral
• Barangay Kagawad Agustin, Restituto Dulatre
• Barangay Kagawad Barredo, Ernesto Ocampo

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Elected Officers of Manicahan for the term of 2010 - 2013

• Manicahan, Barangay Chairman, Crisencio E. Natividad
• Manicahan, Kagawad 1, Abrecito P. Canaria
• Manicahan, Kagawad 2, Loreta R. Sta. Teresa
• Manicahan, Kagawad 3, Nenita F. Clemente
• Manicahan, Kagawad 4, Garry Dennis G. Natividad
• Manicahan, Kagawad 5, Ernesto O. Barredo
• Manicahan, Kagawad 6, Mervin G. Muyong
• Manicahan, SK Chairman, Charisse N. Billones

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Elected Officers for the term of 2007 - 2010

• Punong Barangay: Editha O. Casiño
• Barangay Kagawad:
  1. Crisencio E. Natividad
  2. Restituto D. Agustin
  3. Abrecito P. Canaria
  4. Arturo B. Cuartocruz
  5. Romeo G. Atilano
  6. Ernesto O. Barredo
  7. Abdulajid S. Bahasuan
• Secretary: Severo T. Camins
• Treasurer: Ma. Nida Rose N. Alo
• SK Chairman: Sheena Mae Natividad Alo
• SK Kagawad:
  1. Rossaine F. Baring
  2. Mary Jane A. De la Cruz
  3. Sheryl Bejerano
  4. Elmon E. Saavedra
  5. Deanna Trix V. Natividad
  6. Chriselle May B. Bucoy
  7. Mary Joy Demao

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Barangay's power and authority: A must read for all barangay officials

This is the "Barangay Code of the Philippines".

A Barangay Clearance is NEEDED in order to get a Business License. So why is the barangay name not in most business addresses? Ask your Barangay Captain/Chairman to create a Resolution to make it mandatory to put the barangay name in all Business addresses.

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..

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. 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.

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". 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.

• Absolutely NO need for FEDERALISM. It is a ploy to give the Bangsamoro an Islamic State where the religion of Islam is financed by the Philippine government. Bangsamoro will be a HOMELAND not for all Filipinos but for only the Muslim Filipinos. It violates the constitution's "separation of church and state". Religion is always good for the people but it should never be embraced or financed by government. Tax exemption is not tantamount to financing. Every non-profit organization is tax-exempt.

Manicahan Fire Department

Manicahan is proud to have its own Fire Department. The Manicahan fire department also takes care of the nearby barangays. As of 2009 there is only one fire engine in Manicahan.

Businesses in Manicahan, Zamboanga City

• We invite you to list your business located in Manicahan.
• Give your business a good description. Add your address and contact number if available.
  • Resorts, restaurants, pension houses, or hotels are welcome to be listed here.
  • Bakery, Mechanical Shop, Bicycle Shop, Tailor shops can be listed here.
  • If you have a pharmacy or gas station, it can be listed here too.
  • Hardware stores, Agrivets, salon, spas, etc. are welcome to be listed.
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Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Manicahan, Zamboanga City

• If you have real estate property, whether its commercial, residential, farm land, or just an empty lot in Manicahan, you can list that property for FREE HERE in Z-wiki.
• You can list your House and lot or farm land for sale or lease for free here in Z-Wiki

Manicahan, Zamboanga City supports Philippine Cycling

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Bike Safety: Be aware of your surrounding. Get a headlight and a small flashing rear red light. Even for daytime riding, a bright white light that has a flashing mode can make you more visible to motorists who might otherwise bump you. Don't ride against traffic. Ride with traffic, in the same direction. Don't stop in the blind spot of a vehicle.'

Philippine Cycling is about cycling in the Philippnes. Philippine Cycling helps promote bike races, cycling clubs, bicycle tours, and the development of bicycle trails. Activities are coordinated with bike shops and cycling clubs throughout the Philippines to promote the fun of riding bikes. Philippine Cycling will be coordinating events with tour of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Road biking and mountain bikings will be promoted by Philippine Cycling.
Cycling Activity to Participate In

Your cycling activity can be posted here and it will be shown in all the Provincial, City, Municipal and Barangay pages. Your 2015 Cycling Race or Activity can be Posted here.

• ILOILO CITY, April 27-May 2, 2015 (PNA) – Some 5,000 bikers are expected to join the second Iloilo Bike Festival slated April 27-May 2, 2015 as the city continues to aspire to become a bike-able walkable metropolis. The activity that supported by the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) and Megaworld Iloilo aims to promote Iloilo as a safe and bike friendly city, promote the share-a-road movement encourage Ilonggos to commute via biking and raise Ilonggos awareness on the benefits of biking on health, safety and environment concerns. Read More....
• CYCLING Le Tour de Filipinas 2015 set as country celebrates 60 years of top-caliber cycling Feb 1 to Feb 4 2015 - View the result of the race: A four stage race. Stage 1 starts in Balanga and back to Balanga for a 126K race Feb 1, 2015 (Sunday); stage 2 starts in Balanga, Bataan to Iba, Zambales for a 154.7 K race Feb 2, 2015 (Monday); stage 3 starts in Iba, Zambales to Lingayen, Pangasinan for a 150.1K race Feb 3, 2015 (Tuesday); stage 4 starts in Lingayen, Pangasinan to Baguio City, Benguet for a 101.7K race Feb 4, 2015 (Wednesday). For a total distance of 532.5 Kms. Read More >>>
• Ronda Pilipinas: Feb 8 - 27 2015:>> Discovering young riders for the national team will be the main objective of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2015 when the country’s premiere cycling race hits the road on Feb. 8 in Butuan City. Ronda Pilipinas executive project director Moe Chulani said the international multistage bikathon, which ends on Feb. 27, will have two qualifying legs of four stages each in Mindanao and the Visayas where the top riders will advance to face a tough foreign challenge in the six-stage Luzon finale. Read More>>>

Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Manicahan, Zamboanga City

The name of your church, mosque, or place of worship can be listed in this community page. Take a picture of the facade of your church or place of worship and it can be posted here. We can even provide you with a free webpage. You can enter the data (story about your place of worship) here yourself, email the information or pictures to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or via Facebook.

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• FILIPINOS WAKE UP! THE TAXES YOU PAID ARE USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO EXCLUSIVELY FINANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM.
  Freedom of religion, yes. Equality, yes. But no favoritism.

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• Catholics:
  • Our Lady of Fatima Parish - (Founded: 1967)

Schools in Manicahan, Zamboanga City

• Take a picture of your school building(s) and send your pictures via email to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or message me via Facebook. I will then post the pictures in this page.

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Due to Covid19: Pursuant to the instructions of President Roa Duterte, and as recommended by the DepEd, classes for the year 2021-2022 will be opened but will be monitored.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Why pretend that the National language of the Philippines is Tagalog? It should be English. To be a Teacher, doctor, lawyer, engineer, architect, nurse, computer technician; what books do you learn from? English books of course. All your tests are in English. The constitution of the Philippines is written in English. All the laws and new laws introduced by congress are in English. For that matter, you can't be a teacher in a school system unless you know English. The "Licensure Exam for Teachers" is in ENGLISH! Who are these people forcing Tagalog down our throats? Tagalog is simply one of the many dialects of the Philippines. Keep your dialects but learn and be fluent and proficient in ENGLISH.

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• Universal Stewardship Academy
• Manicahan National High School
• Poso Elementary School

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• Celso gifts Manicahan with projects on foundation day

Sunday, August 9. 2009

by Sheila Covarrubias

Source: www.zambotimes.com

Mayor Celso Lobregat yesterday morning turned over another infrastructure project to the Manicahan barangay, the third project in a week’s time, highlighting the celebration of the village’s 11th foundation anniversary.

Unveiled was Manicahan Central Elementary School newly constructed open stage, which now forms part of the covered court, another city-initiated project turned over last January. Lobregat said the series of inauguration of projects not only in Manicahan but in other barangays as well, is proof that the city government is doing everything possible to bring progress and development in the barangays, contrary to claims of administration critics. Just last Wednesday, August 5, the mayor turned over to the same barangay, a P6 million package of school projects that consisted of the newly constructed two-storey six-classroom building worth P5.5 million at Manicahan Poblacion Elementary School and the 112-linear meter fence amounting to P497,161.67 at Manicahan Poso Elementary School, which has never had a fence since its founding 40 years ago (1969).

“Falta el dia na un ano para inagura el maga proyekto que ta implimenta el gobierno local”, the mayor told residents and guests during the program marking the 11th Dia de Manicahan held at the Manicahan Central School open stage yesterday.

Before gracing the Manicahan activity, the mayor unveiled two other projects earlier. The first was the Café del Sol, a coffee and snack house owned by businessman Pocholo Soliven at the Paseo del Mar while the second was the newly constructed City Civil Registrar’s Office at Pettit Barracks. Lobregat said his administration will continue pursuing its plans and programs as mandated under the law despite the unrelenting criticisms from some quarters.

The mayor was in the company of Councilors Rey Candido, Nonong Guingona, Rudy Lim and Eddie Saavedra and other city officials in his visit to Manicahan. Meanwhile, Editha Casino, Manicahan barangay chairperson expressed all out gratitude to the city government especially Mayor Lobregat for the many projects being implemented in her barangay.

“Todo este maga proyekto ta beneficia gayot mucho con el di aton maga constituente na barangay”, the chairwoman said.

The Manicahan Barangay Council prepared a series of activities in celebration of the 11th Dia de Manicahan themed “Unity through diversity for community advancement”.

The celebration kicked off with the walk for a cause followed by a thanksgiving mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Serge de la Noche and the commemorative program which was highlighted by the turn over of the open stage and the search for Gng. Mancahan ’09. The celebration was capped by bingo social, ballroom dancing and disco at sundown.

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2007/09/26

Zamboanga turns over Manicahan school building
Zamboanga City (September 26) -- Pursuing commitment to assist the educational sector, the city government of Zamboanga, lead by Mayor Celso Lobregat, turned over on Tuesday to school officials the newly constructed Manicahan National High School.

Costing P3.5 million, the two-storey six classroom building, was the third school facility to be inaugurated since September 14 and is part of the over P60 million school building program of the city government for this year.

Lobregat said the assistance to the educational sector will continue without let up in a bid to improve the quality of education in Zamboanga. "Never in the history of Zamboanga City has any administration placed so much emphasis on education than now".

While it is the primary responsibility of the Department of Education to provide classrooms and other facilities to public elementary and secondary schools, the city government will pursue its commitment to assist and support the educational sector.

In his message during the turn over, Lobregat acknowledged the support of the City Council to his program for the education sector and hoped that the august body would continue to back his programs.

For his part, Manicahan National High School Principal Dr. Ronilo Martinez praised the local government for sharing its resources to the DEPED through the construction of school facilities and other infrastructures in public schools.

"Mayor Celso Lobregat has done his part in assisting the youths", Martinez declared stressing that the school building project in Manicahan is "another physical facility that will shelter our students."

Last September 14, Lobregat turned over four school projects at the Maasin Learning Center and a week after inaugurated the Bolong National High School two-storey six classroom building.

For next year, the city government has allocated over P100 million for school building program.

Also present during the turn over in Manicahan yesterday were Councilors Roel Natividad, Eduardo Saavedra, Rodolfo Lim and Rey Candido, Assistant City Engineer Rodrigo Rebollos, City Schools Superintendent OIC Norma Vecina and Manicahan barangay chair Editha Casino and her councilmen.

Economy of Manicahan, Zamboanga City

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Natural Resources of Manicahan, Zamboanga City

Protect the environment

• Sewer Systems of the Philippines

It is sad but true that as of the year 2012 the rivers of the Philippines continue to be the #1 Sewer Systems of the Philippines.

Protect & Save the Rivers. Do not let your sewer drain into the river. Your community can be the first to initiate this project.
Build your riverbank protection with a built-in gutter system. Reforest within Ten Years - Guaranteed!

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• Plant More Trees

Let us plant more trees in every barangay in the entire Philippines. It does not make any difference if the barangay is urban, partially urban or rural; we need more trees. Trees will prevent erosion, provide oxygen, prevent green house effect, and even a place of business for the shade tree mechanic.

The Philippines is a tropical country and practically anything will grow. The DENR has the planting trees project that goes on every year. Lots of picture taking for the media. Planting trees one by one is the "human" way of doing it. This individual planting of trees is good if done to "line" the roads and highways with trees or along fences or property divisions, or if you have a plantation.

To reforest the nation of the Philippines we have to plant trees the "mother nature" way. Sow the seeds during the rainy season. Go deep into "bald" forests and plant trees by sowing seeds. If there's not enough volunteers to do this, use the military helicopters to fly over the designated areas and sow the seeds.

Guaranteed within a few years, The Philippines will be lush again. >>Read More

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• Save The Rivers in the Philippines. They are Dying.

We are using our rivers as our sewer system. If you ask a Filipino, "Are the Filipinos a clean people?" The answer is an automatic, "Yes!". However, the Filipinos are suffering from the same disease or attitude as most people do, and that is the "NIMBY" disease or "NIMBY" attitude. (NIMBY) Not In My Back Yard. So it is OK to dump my garbage and sewer there. Not mine! Someone else will take care of it.

This attitude is killing our rivers. Your great-grandparents, grandparents or parents were once proud to tell the stories of how they enjoyed swimming in the river behind your house or nearby. However, you can't say the same or tell the same stories to your kids or grand kids. Why? Because your generation is killing the river.

Contact:

• Secretary Roy Cimatu - since May 8, 2017
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources
• Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
• +63-2-929-6626
• osec@denr.gov.ph

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• Potable Water

We have so much water in the Philippines and yet very little to drink.

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• Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Instead of relying too much on Diesel fuel and Coal to generate the majority of Philippine's Electrical energy Supply, we can concentrate more on renewable and sustainable source of energy such as: Hydro Power, Solar Power, and Wind Power and thermal energy conversion. We have too many black outs.

Tourists Attractions of Manicahan, Zamboanga City

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Fiestas and Traditions of Manicahan, Zamboanga City

Barangay Manicahan has 3 Catholic Chapels, one built in Poso, with Poso and Corote celebrating its fiesta on the 22nd of May, in honor of San Isidro de Labrador.

Another is at Poblacion, with Asinan, Sabanita and Tabuk celebrating its fiesta on the 19th of March, in honor of St. Joseph, patron of universal church.

And the third one is at Crossing with High School Zone, Busug, Crossing and part of Asinan celebrating its fiesta on the 13th of May, in honor of Our Lady of Fatima.

Your Story about Manicahan, Zamboanga City

Create you own personal page about the barangay in the municipality or City you live in. Title it like so for specificity: "Mybarangay, MyCityMunicipality, Myprovince, Philippines by MyFirstname Mylastname". You can update and edit this page anytime and anyway you want. It does not have to follow the standard format of the main wiki. It is your page. A link to your page will be inserted in this main barangay page. Here is an example page.

If you want the tittle to be more generic then do this: "Philippines by Your name". You can insert your picture of anywhere in the Philippines in this page. This will be your personal WIKI social media page.

You can talk about your personal experiences, your advocacies, the environmental conditions of your barangay, municipality, city or province.

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  Rodrigo and his friends

Families of Manicahan, Zamboanga City

List of Families whose names are deeply rooted in Manicahan.
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Featured News of The Philippines

Updated: February 5, 2024

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Manicahan Zamboanga City Photo Gallery

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