Curuan Zamboanga City Philippines

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Located on the east coast of Zamboanga City. The distance from CITY PROPER is about 50 Kilometers. It borders the barangay of Quiniput to the south and Buenavista to the north.

Curuan is the largest Barangay in Zamboanga City. It covers over 7,216 hectares or 72.16 square kilometers or 6 kilometers by 12 kilometers in dimension. It is also a school district seat. It manages over 19 other barangays. The elementary school of Curuan itself has an enrollment of about 1400 students.

As you drive down the highway and you come to the curuan border, you will see rice fields on both sides of the highway. Curuan is a farming community but steadily modernizing its commercial center.

Curuan has a large fishpond industry. Most of the fishponds are located by the estuary where most of the mangroves used to be. Curuan must learn to take care of its mangroves or it will lose a major part of its natural resources(2005). People continually cut the mangrove trees to sell them as fence posts. This practice must stop.

The curuan river provides irrigation to hundreds of hectares of ricefields to both curuan and quiniput areas.

List of the 17 Regions in the Philippines
National - Capital Region ● I - Ilocos ● II - Cagayan ● III - C. Luzon ● IV-A - Calabarzon ● IV-B - Mimaropa ● V - Bicol ● VI - W. Visayas ● VII - C. Visayas ● VIII - E. Visayas ● IX - Zamboanga ● X - N. Mindanao ● XI - Davao ● XII - Soccsksargen ● XIII - Caraga ● XIV - CAR ● XV - BARMM

Within these 17 regions in the Philippines, there are 42,027 barangays, 1486 municipalities, 148 cities, 82 provinces. It has a democratic form of government and the freedom of speech is upheld by law. English is the "lingua franca" and is the mode of instruction in all high schools, colleges and universities. Laws and contracts are written in English.

Minimize corruption and maximize prosperity with a Guarantee of One Senator per Region. They divided the Philippines into REGIONS, but kept SENATORIAL representation national with no accountability to any regions.. No wonder many regions remain poor. Petition for a regional senatorial election. All regions will have senatorial representation.

98 Barangays of Zamboanga City within Region 9 - Mindanao in the Republic of The Philippines
Arena Blanco-D2 ● Ayala-D1 ● Baliwasan-D1 ● Baluno-D1 ● Boalan-D2 ● Bolong-D2 ● Buenavista-D2 ● Bunguiao-D2 ● Busay-D2 ● Cabaluay-D2 ● Cabatangan-D1 ● Cacao-D2 ● Calabasa-D2 ● Calarian-D1 ● Camino Nuevo-D1 ● Campo Islam-D1 ● Canelar-D1 ● Capisan-D1 ● Cawit-D1 ● Culianan-D2 ● Curuan-D2 ● Daap ● Dita-D2 ● Divisoria-D2 ● Dulian Bunguiao-D2 ● Dulian Pasonanca-D1 ● Guisao-D2 ● Guiwan-D2 ● Kasanyangan-D2 ● La Paz-D1 ● Labuan-D1 ● Lamisahan-D2 ● Landang Gua-D2 ● Landang Laum-D2 ● Lanzones-D2 ● Lapakan-D2 ● Latuan Curuan-D2 ● Licomo-D2 ● Limaong ● Limpapa-D1 ● Lubigan-D2 ● Lumayang-D2 ● Lumbangan-D2 ● Lunzuran-D2 ● Maasin-D1 ● Malagutay-D1 ● Mampang-D2 ● Manalipa-D2 ● Mangusu-D2 ● Manicahan-D2 ● Mariki-D1 ● Mercedes-D2 ● Muti-D2 ● Pamucutan-D1 ● Pangapuyan-D2 ● Panubigan-D2 ● Pasilmanta-D2 ● Pasobolong-D2 ● Pasonanca-D1 ● Patalon-D1 ● Putik-D2 ● Quiniput-D2 ● Recodo-D1 ● Rio Hondo-D1 ● Salaan-D2 ● San Jose Cawa-Cawa-D1 ● San Jose Gusu-D1 ● San Ramon-D1 ● San Roque-D1 ● Sangali-D2 ● Sibulao Curuan-D2 ● Sinubong-D1 ● Sinunuc-D1 ● Sta. Barbara-D1 ● Sta. Catalina-D2 ● Sta. Maria-D1 ● Sto. Niño-D1 ● Tagasilay-D2 ● Taguiti-D2 ● Talabaan-D2 ● Talisayan-D1 ● Talon-Talon-D2 ● Taluksangay-D2 ● Tetuan-D2 ● Tictabon-D2 ● Tictapul-D2 ● Tigbalabag-D2 ● Tolosa-D2 ● Tugbungan-D2 ● Tulungatung-D1 ● Tumaga-D1 ● Tumalutab-D2 ● Tumitus-D2 ● Victoria-D2 ● Vitali-D2 ● Zambowood-D2 ● Zone I-D1 ● Zone II-D1 ● Zone III-D1 ● Zone IV-D1

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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On the East Coast Hwy: The barangay before Curuan is Quiniput and the one after Curuan is Buenavista

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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.

Picture taken by Frank Maletsky in April of 2007. Planting Rice in Curuan

Curuan Public Health Center

Catholic Church of Curuan

Multi purpose school hall, Curuan

Located on the east coast of Zamboanga City. Distance from CITY PROPER is about 50 Kilometers. Borders the barangay of Quiniput to the south and Buenavista to the north.

You start your journey from Zamboanga City proper going east to Curuan on a car, you will pass by many, many barangays along the Maria Clara Lobregat highway. You will not get bored on this long trip as this highway will provide you the challenge and entertainment. Most Public Market are built along the highway. In fact some business stalls are on top the road. Vendors and buyers alike are doing their daily business with little concern on passing cars.

Driving on this road requires good concentration not only because of unconcern pedestrians but because of reckless drivers of pedi-cabs, motorcycles, tricycles, cars, vans, not to mention big buses and trucks zooming on all sides and on every directions. But its not continuous as this condition only happen where every Public Market exist. Traffic would slow down near Bolong Barangay but road would start ascending and zig-zaging to Lubigan Barangay.

Somewhere on this road you can stop and take a glimpse of a beautiful valley down below. Savor the scenery for a while. On your left, are mountain ranges, full of trees down to the foot of the mountain then coconut trees are neatly lined up that seems to follow the contour of the land to the edge of rice paddies. An open field with hues of greens,yellows and browns of various rectangularity. On your right is the fish pond area that appears brownish black with puddles of grayish water. It is enclosed by mangrove trees which snaked the shorlines of the sea. What a sight to behold but you have to continue your journey because somewhere down that marvelous landscape is Curuan.

A few more kilometers you will be there. But these few kilometers might be your most challenging of them all as it is narrow, continuously descending, winding, and blind curves are common occurrence. Some curves you have to stop completely to let the other incoming car to pass by first. Do not look down on your right shoulder if you have acrophobia. But all will be okay with careful driving. After a few minutes of descending you will hit the first flat road. A very welcome relief but it is not yet Curuan, but Quiniput Barangay.

At this point you can relax and casually cruise until you come to open space of rice field and on the center of this open space, a cluster of houses, buildings and busy with lives then you can rest assure you are on the threshold of wonderland of Curuan. A barangay situated and surrounded by mountains from the north to the west and to the south and with an opening to the east facing the sea. Topographically or imaginary aerial view these mountains form a big capital letter "C" and within that letter C, flourished a humble, proud barangay called "CURUAN".

by: Amadeo Ledesma

History of Curuan, Zamboanga City

Long before the Spaniards came to Zamboanga City, Curuan was already a well-established settlement. The inhabitants were the Samals along the river banks towards the interior, while the Yakans lived along the coast beside the mouth of the Curuan River. Majority of the early settlers were Mohammedans. Fishing was the main source of living.

It is said that these early inhabitants were very religious and often pass away their time reading the Koran. When the Spaniards arrived at this place, the first man they saw was reading the Koran. When asked what the name of the place was, the man thought he was being asked the name of the book he was reading; therefore he answered “KORAN”. The Spaniards thought this to be the name of the place and so the place was henceforth was named “Curuan”, coming from the Muslim Bible “Koran”.

People and population of Curuan, Zamboanga City

Population of Curuan as of 2020 Census: 11,954
Population of Curuan, ZAMBOANGA CITY as of 2015 census: 8,796
Population of Curuan as of May 1, 2010 Census: 7,378
Population of Curuan as of May 1, 2007 Census: 5,920

Elected Government Officials of Curuan, 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.

Elected Officials of Curuan for the term of 2018 - 2020

Punong Barangay Chairman/Captain : Noel Balber Perez
Barangay Kagawads/Councilors:

Joselito Atilano Falcasantos
Ronel Pajarto Perez
Ronaldo Tee Angeles
Jhon Marc Falcsantos Adil
Harold De Leon Baco
Delia Dela Cruz Garcia
Carmelito Falcasantos Manalo

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

Elected Officials of Curuan for the term of 2013-2016-18

Punong Barangay Chairman/Captain : Perez, Noel Balber
Barangay Kagawad Angeles, Rommel Natividad
Barangay Kagawad Manalo, Carmelito Falcasantos
Barangay Kagawad Rosal, Jose Bazan
Barangay Kagawad Adil, Aksa Igasan
Barangay Kagawad Paragas, Danilo Jumawan
Barangay Kagawad Angeles, Ronaldo Tee
Barangay Kagawad Falcasantos, Joselito Atilano

Elected Officials of Curuan for the term of 2010-2013

Curuan, Barangay Chairman, Noel B. Perez
Curuan, Kagawad 1, Rommel Faustino N. Angeles
Curuan, Kagawad 2, Nelson T. Carroz
Curuan, Kagawad 3, Erolino F. De Los Reyes
Curuan, Kagawad 4, Jefferson J. De Los Reyes
Curuan, Kagawad 5, Danilo J. Paragas
Curuan, Kagawad 6, Benjamin B. Tabamo Jr.
Curuan, SK Chairman, Sean Vergel F. Altea

Elected Officers for the term of 2007 - 2010

Punong Barangay or Barrio Captain: Carmelito F. Manalo
Barangay Kagawad:
Secretary: Delica D. Garcia
Treasurer: Juliet S. Heresilles
SK Chairman: Krysthalane G. Carroz
SK Kagawad:
Curuan has its own Police force extension. In addition to the Police force, there is also an army detachment in a place called "Sampaloc" for the security of the barangay.

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.

Picture Gallery of Curuan Barangay Hall

Curuan Health Center

Curuan has its own public health center. The nursing students from the universities and colleges of Zamboanga City during their 3rd and 4th year of college with the supervision of a registered nurse, usually volunteer their time to the neighboring barangays with their own public health center. People can have their blood pressure checked, and pregnant women also get free pre-natal services.

Businesses in Curuan, Zamboanga City

There are businesses in Curuan. Most of the shopping needs of the community are met right in Curuan. Except for specialty items, most of the stuff that you need are all available in Curuan. Cururan has textile stores, hardware stores, department stores, supermarket, open market, copra and seaweed dealerships, rice mills and corn mills, fish ponds, piggery, poultry, and several types of small farms.

Water Purifying Company: Zambosprings "water purifier" Corporation

It was concieved in 2005 in Stockton,California,USA. That was the same year when the "Pracletos", the singing Priests of Zamboanga City was in America on concert tour to raise funds. Their host in Stockton was from Curuan. During days that the Priest were not performing, they and their host and some visitors talk about Zamboanga City from morals to economic conditions specially about Curuan.

One topic got interesting and it is about, "bottled water" People prefer to drink purified water than the faucet potable water even it cost them P50.00 for the 5 gallon container. Businessmen buy it from the City at P30.00. But if there is a water purifier company in Curuan to produce the same or even better quality of purified water and at the same City price, it will save the people of Curuan P20.00 per 5gal container.The company will provide additional jobs,tax paying establishment.

After a month of discussing the pros and cons the host and his sister decided to invest 2 million pesos on this project to be managed by the Priests. With the honest and simple agreement that (A) the net profit would be devided into three equal parts. 1. Maintenance 2.Parish and Curuan Community 3. pay back the capital. (B) To serve the Curuan community in any manner it can. With a shake hands and in good faith the Zambosprings Corporation was built and started the operation November 2006.

Zambosprings "water purifier" Corporation is not all business venture but more on to serve the community. As it demonstrated last 2007 when The Curuan Parish Water System experienced management problem, the Zambosprings Corporation offered it's assistance in management to keep the water flowing in Curuan up to this date.

Viajero Halal Foodstop - Buntod Buenavista, Curuan
Sulu Pawn Shop, Curuan

Curuan, 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>>>

Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Curuan, Zamboanga City

If you have real estate property, whether its commercial, residential, farm land, or just an empty lot in Curuan, 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

Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Curuan, 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.

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.

There are several religions in Curuan. The dominant one is Christianity.

Catholics:
- St. Stanislaus the Kotska Parish - ( Founded: 1984 )
  - Fr. William Quiamjot - Parish Priest
  - Fr. Louino Alejandro - Parochial Vicar

Curuan Parish Church: St. Stanislaus the Kotska Parish

Patron Saint of the Catholic Church is Saint Stanislaus Kostka.

This is the newly renovated Curuan Catholic Church under the Supervision of Fr. William Quiamjot during his period of assignment in Curuan Parish(2008)

Schools in Curuan, 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.

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.

Universal Stewardship Academy
Bagacay Elementary School
- Founded in the year 1999. It is one of the 22 schools of Curuan District.
Camp Pilar Elementary School

Curuan Elementary School

The curuan Elementary school still has a lot room for the children to be involved in sports or simply run around and enjoy life being children. Most of the Elementary schools in Zamboaga City due to lack of planning and forsight gave up the greenery for more buildings. Curuan has the option now to expand their school land area because some of the neighbors are still willing to negotiate.

Curuan National High School

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The Curuan National High School has about 1000 students. The curuan high school has a great potential. The development of the school comes from the suport of the Alumni/alumnae of the Curuan High School. Curuan high school has produced many succesful businessmen, business women and other successful professionals. The Curuan National High School Alumni Association are now looking for the ways and means to be able to utilize the resources from the graduates to better improve the High School. The government provides the yearly budget to support the school and the CNHSAA supplements this. The graduates of Curuan National High School will show the way.

Photo Gallery of Curuan High School

Curuan Auditorium

The project to build this auditorium started in 2004. The pictures below were taken in June of 2007. That's how they left the auditorium building in 2004.

Economy of Curuan, Zamboanga City

The economy of Curuan is growing very fast. The copra dealership business is booming and so is the agar-agar (Seaweeds). Improvements were made to the local public supermarket. Palay is still king in Curuan.

Natural Resources of Curuan, Zamboanga City

There is gold and silver in Curuan. People pan for gold in the hills of Curuan.

In Zamboanga City, Curuan is only a barangay, but if you compare the GDP of Curuan with some of the municipalities of Sibugay or Zamboanga del Sur, Curuan is ahead of them by a mile.

The river of Curuan has been dammed at the location called "Presa". The dam is about 50 feet wide and the river runs over it. The dam was basically built to divert water for irrigation. Next to the Dam is a new steel bridge that's about 30 feet wide.

The diverted water from the dam irrigates most of the ricefields in Curuan and Quiniput. This same river runs through the "poblacion" of barangay Curuan. The "poblacion" is like the municipality proper where most of the Curuan commerce is transacted. This river running through Curuan-Main is a great resource for tourism in Curuan for the future. However, lack of planning is devasting this beautiful river. The buildings and houses near the banks of the Curuan River dump their garbage and sewer into the river. There is no law in Curuan against the abuse of this beautiful natural resource.

It will be a sad day in Curuan when the future generation will see the Curuan river just like the current Sucabon River in downtown Zamboanga City. The Sucabon River is the Sewer River of 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!

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.

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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

Potable Water

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

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.

Curuan Water District

Office Location: The Curuan Parish Water System operates it's ofice within the ZamboSpring Water Purifier Building.

The name of the water servicing the barangay is Curuan Parish Water System. The water source comes sitio Campo Dos. There is a huge reservoir in Ranch Narra.

THE CURUAN PARISH WATER SYSTEM...The first time I heard this name, I said to myself, why not "The Curuan Barangay Water System"?. After all it is managed by Curuan Barangay Officials. But after a few explanations and fact finding, I agreed with present name.

I was informed that there was once a Water System by the name of CURWASA. Financed by some government agency, manage by Curuan Barangay Officials and some important local people but it did not last long it went bankrupt for some complicated and mysterious reasons. This was the time when the Parish Priest of Curuan, Fr.Cris Manongas was encouraged to build another Water System entirely independent from the "Curwasa".

Fr. Cris Manongas, who is a Monsignor now, wrote a letter to a non-profit organization called MANOS UNIDAS-SPAIN to seek for financial help. With the help of God the funds was alloted to build this Curuan Parish Water System. At first not all Curuanos were excited and optimistic this will succeed especially with the amount of just more or less of 16 million pesos to build. Yet with the strong leadrship and faith of Msgr. Cris Manongas and the loyalty of Hatiben Red Silven and the few Curuanos who influence the rest of the populace they started to build in 1996.

In two years time there was running water in every house of Curuan. What a WATER SYSTEM. The water is coming out from the mountain spring, constant water pressure 24/7, no rationing. It even provide free water for the whole Quiniput Barangay Water System. It extended its services to most part of Buenavista Barangay too. Three Barangay for 16million pesos. UNBELIEVABLE!, but AMAZINGLY TRUE. This is the best thing that ever happened to Curuan Barangay, a pure blessing from above as the Curuanos contaminated and destroyed their River, their main supply of fresh water.

The water source of Curuan Parish Water System comes from Campo Dos, Masaba, Quiniput. It is more or less 325 meters above sea level. The force of Gravity is the only force that distribute the water all over the three Barangays. A very simple but very brilliant idea that Quiniput, Curuan, and Buenavista Barangays has SPRING WATER in their home.

But this great water system is getting old,12 years old to be exact. Most of the tubings are wearing out and pretty soon they will start to break down and eventually the end will come...unless...the people of Curuan, Quiniput and Buenavista will have to come together to support the management of Msgr.Cris Manongas, assist and cooperate with him in any ways they could in the MAINTENANCE of this great water system. Appreciate and be proud, take good care of this water system as they take care of their own life because this is their life.

Tourists Attractions of Curuan, Zamboanga City

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Landmarks are usually photographed a lot by visitors. Send your pictures via email to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or via Facebook.

Curuan has great sites for tourism. Curuan has the mountains, the beaches, mangroves, the estuary, the ricefields, and the plantations.

Fiestas and Traditions of Curuan, Zamboanga City

Barangay Fiesta: November 13
Patron Saint of the Catholic Church is Saint Stanislaus Kostka

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Submitted_by: Canty Muñoz
email: cantimuoz@yahoo.com

Patron Saint of the Catholic Church is Saint Stanislaus Kostka. Parish priest is Fr William Quiamjot. Two schools in the barangay are Curuan Central School and Curuan National High School. The name of the water servicing the barangay is Curuan Parish Water System. The water source comes sitio Campo Dos. There is a huge reservoir in Ranch Narra. In addition to the Police force, there is also an army detachment in a place called Sampaloc for the security of the barangay.

amado dagalea ledesma jr
aledesma209@yahoo.com
Friday, 5. October 2007

My name is Nony ledesma,second batch of Curuan Barrangay HS(1969-70) married to Norwesa Marsonia Paragas of Presa,Curuan. We have 3 daugthers, Amplenor, Aleanor, Analea.

Amplyn still lives in curuan, married with one son. Badiding is a nurse here in St.Joseph Hospital in Stockton, California. An-an is a student nurse here in Delta College in Stockton. Norwie is our house commander. I am semi-retired and dreaming to go home to Curuan, well until Badiding & An-an settles down.No place like home.

I am so happy to see a site that deals specifically about Curuan. How I hope we can do something to Curuan for which I believe is not growing as it should be.I left Curuan in 1983 and came back 2001.It was not the Curuan I envisioned in my mind after 18 years out. Curuan should be better than what it is today.

With all the energetic, resourcefull, intelligent people of Curuan, I do not see why not. But then maybe it should come from people who left Curuan to do the job to make Curuan a better place. Like YOU. With your SITE, you can start leading people of Curuan descend to group together and brainstorm to do something for Curuan, I will be one of your followers...WILL YOU DO IT? please...

Miguel Delos Reyes Enriquez Jr
miguel.enriquez@aramco.com
Wednesday, 23. May 2007

This place remains a wonderful memmories in my life. I spent the great time during my childhood with my Aunt's and Uncle, cousins and friends specially in Presa Curuan. My mother grew up here. I'm from the clan of Delos Reyes Family. Our Lolo Porfirio & Hacoba Delos Reyes. Eroll Delos Reyes is one of my cousins. I really miss the place of Curuan. I hope someday I could meet you all my cousins again like the old times. I miss you all.

Families of Curuan, Zamboanga City

List of Families whose names are deeply rooted in Curuan.
Amado, Angeles, Bucoy, Carroz, Dagalea, De los Reyes, Garcia, Gallardo, Guevarra, Heresilles, Ledesma, Manalo, Muñoz, Paragas, Perez, Quintos, Rarugal, Rebollos, Tabamo, Tabar

Curuan, Zamboanga City

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