SAN RAFAEL EAST
Barangay San Rafael East was formerly a part of Barrio San Rafael prior to its division into two (2) barangays.
In 1972, then President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued a Presidential Decree that led to the further division of Barrio San Rafael into three (3) barangays, namely; San Rafael East, San Rafael West; and San Rafael Centro. The (3) barangays is now commonly known as San Rafael District.
Barangay San Rafael East comprises the Sitio Marintec, Sitio Parbo , and Sitio Malasin. Sitio Marintec is the center of the barangay and its name derived from the sound of a “Mangarmang” bird. Sitio Parbo, derived its name from the word “Pamuay” which means to produce while Sito Panfila, formerly Sitio Malasin, was named in honor of Mrs. Panfila Serquina Descargar, who was then the owner of huge residential and farm lands in the area. The inhabitants of Ilocos were the early settlers that arrived in the area to seek better economic opportunities. Farming is the predominant means of livelihood prior to the arrival of the settlers, the area was grassland but fertile enough to produce a good variety of agricultural products.
Barangay San Rafael East is also considered as among the top agricultural products producer barangay in the municipality of San Nicolas, Pangasinan ranging from rice and corn to variety of vegetables.
Today, Barangay San Rafael East is flourishing by its abundant farmlands. Inhabitants living there at are predominantly farmers with a common vision that their children will become very fruitful in farming through the use of modern technology and advance trends of farming coupled with the implementation of the Country’s Energization Program of the National Government under Hon. Conrado M. Estrella III, then NEA Administrator.
Prominent families of San Rafael East are the Gomez, Cayaban, Dotimas, Malapit, Camatayan, Jordan, Bedana and Bucao among others. Prominent barangay leaders of the barangay elected as municipal councilor includes Don Cresencio Gomez and Don Julio B.Tamayo.
In 1972, then President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued a Presidential Decree that led to the further division of Barrio San Rafael into three (3) barangays, namely; San Rafael East, San Rafael West; and San Rafael Centro. The (3) barangays is now commonly known as San Rafael District.
Barangay San Rafael East comprises the Sitio Marintec, Sitio Parbo , and Sitio Malasin. Sitio Marintec is the center of the barangay and its name derived from the sound of a “Mangarmang” bird. Sitio Parbo, derived its name from the word “Pamuay” which means to produce while Sito Panfila, formerly Sitio Malasin, was named in honor of Mrs. Panfila Serquina Descargar, who was then the owner of huge residential and farm lands in the area. The inhabitants of Ilocos were the early settlers that arrived in the area to seek better economic opportunities. Farming is the predominant means of livelihood prior to the arrival of the settlers, the area was grassland but fertile enough to produce a good variety of agricultural products.
Barangay San Rafael East is also considered as among the top agricultural products producer barangay in the municipality of San Nicolas, Pangasinan ranging from rice and corn to variety of vegetables.
Today, Barangay San Rafael East is flourishing by its abundant farmlands. Inhabitants living there at are predominantly farmers with a common vision that their children will become very fruitful in farming through the use of modern technology and advance trends of farming coupled with the implementation of the Country’s Energization Program of the National Government under Hon. Conrado M. Estrella III, then NEA Administrator.
Prominent families of San Rafael East are the Gomez, Cayaban, Dotimas, Malapit, Camatayan, Jordan, Bedana and Bucao among others. Prominent barangay leaders of the barangay elected as municipal councilor includes Don Cresencio Gomez and Don Julio B.Tamayo.
Summary:
Barangay Population No. of Households Land Area Distance from Municipal Hall Facilities Road Condition Public Utility Vehicle Source of Potable Water Source of Electric Power Mineral Resources Tourist Attraction Farm Product |
: San Rafael East : 570 (1995 Census) : 136 (1995 Census) : 638 has. : 2 kms. : Barangay Hall/Chapel/BasketballCourt (Cemented) : Graveled/Cemented : Tricycle/Kuliglig : Shallow Well : PANELCO III : Sand/Gravel/Boulders : : Palay/Corn/Camote |
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