Location
Geographically located in the 2nd district of San Juan City, with an area of 43.7156 has (hectares), Barangay Little Baguio used to be the Sta. Lucia Subdivision owned by Madrigal Ortigas y Compania. The land consisted mostly of rice paddies, bamboo groves and fruit trees. Sold in 1946, this land became the Barangay we know today. The name Sta. Lucia Subdivision did not gain acceptance from the members of the community back then. Due to the area’s noticeable elevation which is at 240 feet above sea-level and characterized by zigzag roads similar to its namesake Baguio, the community changed the name to Barangay Little Baguio.
Originally planned as a residential subdivision, Barangay Little Baguio now consists of a few industrial firms and small businesses segregated throughout the area. The existence of two major Christian exclusive schools, namely Xavier School (formerly Kwang Chi School) and the Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA), and Mary the Queen Parish Church has significantly contributed to the accelerated development of the Barangay.
Currently Barangay Little Baguio has, approximately, a population of 6,221. In the San Juan records, as of 2007-2008, Barangay Little Baguio has a population of 5,484. The difference between the local tally and the national census is due to the non-participation of some citizens in the census.
The Barangay’s population ranges from social classes A to E. In turn, there are a number of prominent individuals living in the Barangay that are considered from the social class A as well as depressed areas that consist of the members of Social class E. A notable characteristic of the population of the Barangay is the prominent number of middle class citizens taking residence in the area. One can find the stratification of social classes in the division of streets. Certain streets namely Barasoain and Gen. Mascardo streets are those of the lower social class. While other streets, such as V. Ibañez Street are mostly occupied by the middle and upper class residents of the Barangay.
GovernanceOriginally planned as a residential subdivision, Barangay Little Baguio now consists of a few industrial firms and small businesses segregated throughout the area. The existence of two major Christian exclusive schools, namely Xavier School (formerly Kwang Chi School) and the Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA), and Mary the Queen Parish Church has significantly contributed to the accelerated development of the Barangay.
Currently Barangay Little Baguio has, approximately, a population of 6,221. In the San Juan records, as of 2007-2008, Barangay Little Baguio has a population of 5,484. The difference between the local tally and the national census is due to the non-participation of some citizens in the census.
The Barangay’s population ranges from social classes A to E. In turn, there are a number of prominent individuals living in the Barangay that are considered from the social class A as well as depressed areas that consist of the members of Social class E. A notable characteristic of the population of the Barangay is the prominent number of middle class citizens taking residence in the area. One can find the stratification of social classes in the division of streets. Certain streets namely Barasoain and Gen. Mascardo streets are those of the lower social class. While other streets, such as V. Ibañez Street are mostly occupied by the middle and upper class residents of the Barangay.
The Barangay council of Barangay Little Baguio consists of eleven (11) officials namely, The Barangay Chairman or more commonly known as the barangay Captain or “Cap” for short, followed by seven (7) Kagawad officers that consist of the main body of the Council. The remaining officials include the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairperson, the Treasurer and the Secretary of the barangay.
The Barangay Chairman or Captain acts as the head of the barangay council and oversees the functions and projects of the barangay. While the members of the barangay council themselves each have a designated role in the numerous committees of the barangay. The names of the officials and their positions are the following:
Notably, the current Barangay Council of Little Baguio is manned by officials from younger generations as compared to the previous council. This change in governance must be noted, for with the inception of younger generation of officials came the implementation of changes in the Barangay that was not even addressed in the earlier council.
The Barangay Chairman or Captain acts as the head of the barangay council and oversees the functions and projects of the barangay. While the members of the barangay council themselves each have a designated role in the numerous committees of the barangay. The names of the officials and their positions are the following:
Allen Christopher M. Silvano Barangay Chairman
1. Anthony Ruiz Caw Kagawad
2. George Gerald P. Ejercito Kagawad
3. Cesar Sanchez Bautista Kagawad
4. Anna Rhea T. Sanchez Kagawad
5. Ricardo Maraya Silvano Kagawad
6. Federico A. Aleman Kagawad
7. Niña Clarival M. Tocino Kagawad
Cherish Hannah C. Adelan Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson
Francisco L. Velazquez Treasurer
Sesinando T. Dela Cruz, Jr. Secretary
1. Anthony Ruiz Caw Kagawad
2. George Gerald P. Ejercito Kagawad
3. Cesar Sanchez Bautista Kagawad
4. Anna Rhea T. Sanchez Kagawad
5. Ricardo Maraya Silvano Kagawad
6. Federico A. Aleman Kagawad
7. Niña Clarival M. Tocino Kagawad
Cherish Hannah C. Adelan Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson
Francisco L. Velazquez Treasurer
Sesinando T. Dela Cruz, Jr. Secretary
Notably, the current Barangay Council of Little Baguio is manned by officials from younger generations as compared to the previous council. This change in governance must be noted, for with the inception of younger generation of officials came the implementation of changes in the Barangay that was not even addressed in the earlier council.
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