Barangay PICAL, Linapacan, Palawan

List of Barangay Officials (2010-2013)

BARANGAY POSITION NAME OF OFFICIAL

PICAL Punong Barangay Robin V. Arcenas

Kagawad Armando E. Mahilum

Kagawad Rodelio T. Serna

Kagawad Arnel G. Gabuco

Kagawad Perfecto Q. Juan

Kagawad Pio C. Apuen

Kagawad Apolonio C. Verano

Kagawad Zaldy V. Tabangay, Sr.

SK Chairman Angelo G. Tabangay

Secretary Ronelyn Y. Garcia

Treasurer Elena L. Lagan

History

Long time ago the inhabitants of this barangay had access to trade from the other part

of Calamian Groups of Island and probably even with the foreign traders like Chinese. According

to the narrative account of the older residents the name Pical came from Percal- a kind of cloth

that Spanish traders brought to this island. As years passed by Percal was shortened to Pical.

Barangay Pical is bounded on the north by Barangay Barangonan; east, Sulu Sea; west,

West Philippine Sea, and in the south by the municipality of Taytay, Palawan. Seventy percent

(70%) of its population belong to Tagbanua tribe.

Catholic is the dominant religion of the inhabitants. They celebrate their fiesta during

May 21-22 in honor of Sta. Rita of Casia as their patron saint.

General Information

POLITICAL INFORMATION

Legal Basis of Creation: RA 1020

Date of Ratification: June 12, 1954

No. Of Registered Voters: 851 (Based on 2010 Election)

No. Of Precincts: 5 (Based on 2010 Election)

PHYSICAL INFORMATION

Land Area: 11.821 sq.km.

Barangay Category: Agricultural and Fishing

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Population: 1, 320 (Based on NSO Census 2010)

Household: 276 (Based on NSO Census 2010)

No. of Labor Force: 726 (Based on CBMS 2008)

BASIC UTILITIES/SERVICE

Power Supply: Private-Owned Generator Sets by Some Households

Water Supply: Dug Well

Means of Transportation: Boats (Sea Transportation)

Means of Communication: Mobile Phone (Smart)