Barangay DECABAITOT, Linapacan, Palawan

List of Barangay Officials (2010-2013)

BARANGAY POSITION NAME OF OFFICIAL

DECABAITOT Punong Barangay Edmundo F. Frianeza

Kagawad Myrna L. Del Rosario

Kagawad Medardo V. Abina

Kagawad Saludaria A. Paculdas

Kagawad Oscar A. Abrera

Kagawad Bressie Y. Maloloy-on

Kagawad Freddie C. Abina

Kagawad Salvador L. Dela Cruz

SK Chairman Joven G. Edoria

Secretary Lea C. Ladao

Treasurer Olivia G. Edoria

History

Barangay Decabaitot is unique in its setting. Its inhabitants reside at the higher portion

of the island more or less ten (10) meters above sea level. This barangay is located north of

Depallan Island, east of Tres Reyes, west of the island of Culion and south of Binalabag Island. It

has an approximated distance of 21.5 kilometer from the town proper. The original name of

this barangay is “Demewit” from Demeterio- the first settler and Tagbanua tribe leader.

Natural resources of this place are its tropical rainforest, pebbles, beaches, rocky

terrains and waterfall at the eastern part of the island. The main sources of livelihood of the

residents are fishing and seaweeds farming.

General Information

POLITICAL INFORMATION

Legal Basis of Creation: RA 1020

Date of Ratification: June 12, 1954

No. Of Registered Voters: 360 (Based on 2010 Election)

No. Of Precincts: 2 (Based on 2010 Election)

PHYSICAL INFORMATION

Land Area: 4.645 sq.km.

Barangay Category: Agricultural and Fishing

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Population: 591 (Based on NSO Census 2010)

Household: 110 (Based on NSO Census 2010)

No. of Labor Force: 244 (Based on CBMS 2008)

BASIC UTILITIES/SERVICE

Power Supply: Solar, Private Owned Generator Sets by Some Households

Water Supply: Level 2 and Dug Well

Means of Transportation: Boats (Sea Transportation)

Means of Communication: Mobile Phone (Limited Access from Smart signal)