BARANGAY PAJO, Alfonso, CaviteRapid AppraisalDee, Maramba, Santos

OBJECTIVESCommunity Core To explore the communitys history. To identify the communitys demographic characteristics. To identify religious / spiritual establishment and activities in the community.

Subsystems To establish rapport with the barangay officials and barangay health workers. To assess the communitys physical environment and housing qualities. To identify health and social services available in the community. To identify business establishments that is utilized by the community. To identify the communitys various means of transportation. To locate recreational facilities within the community.

Perceptions To evaluate how the residents feel about their community. To identify the groups perceptions on the general situation of the community- their health status, strengths, and limitations.

METHODS Ocular survey of the community (Learning About the Community on Foot) Observational checklist Interviews Barangay officials Barangay health workers (BHWs) Residents Records review Health center records Barangay records

COMMUNITY COREHISTORICAL BACKGROUNDPajo is one of the the 32 barangays in the Philippine Municipality Alfonso in the province Cavite in Region IV-A CALABARZON, which is part of the Luzon group of islands.

DEMOGRAPHICS Barangay Pajo has a land area of 258.34 hectares. The total population of Barangay Pajo as of May 2010 is 1,885 (2010 Census of Population and Housing, National Statistics Office). Based on the 2015 Barangay Census, the total population of Barangay Pajo is 2,251 (1,137 males and 1,114 females). The total number of household is 494.

Age and Sex Distribution (2015 Barangay Census)AgeMaleFemaleTotal

0 - 11 mos.211940

1 - 2 yo.293463

3 - 4 yo.413475

5 - 6 yo.383977

7 - 8 yo.413576

9 - 10 yo.423577

11 - 12 yo.403777

13 - 14 yo.374885

15 - 16 yo.503787

17 yo.231740

18 yo. and above7787761,554

ETHNICITY Most of the people in Barangay Pajo speak Filipino (Tagalog). The group did not see any indigenous or any foreigners during the ocular survey.

VALUES AND BELIEFS There are a variety of religions in the barangay such as Roman Catholic, Christian, Iglesia ni Kristo, etc. There is a Catholic Church (San Isidro Labrador Church) along Montenegro Street, which is at the center of the barangay. There is also a Christian Church (Church of Christ) along Virata Street.

SUBSYSTEMSPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT The air is generally clean. Most of the houses are made of concrete. Some houses are made of mixed materials (wood & concrete). Few shanties were seen, which are located in Kalye Onse and Saluysoy street. There is no housing congestion. There are minimal scraps of trash and animal feces on the roads. According to some residents, they dispose their trash by burying it with soil or by burning/pagsi-siga. The gutters are generally clean. Various types of plants and trees were seen. Most houses have their own backyard / farms. Stray dogs are common, especially in Kalye Onse. Some homes have a pet dog and/or cat. Some homes also have chickens, roosters and pigs in their backyard. Presence of flies is seen. According to the barangay officials and BHWs, this only occurs when a nearby barangay performs space fumigation. These flies would eventually disappear after 3 days.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Health facilities available in the barangay includes the barangay health center located at Purok Uno of Barangay Pajo and various dental clinics found across the barangay The Rural Health Unit and Animal Bite Center and Poblete Memorial Hospital located at Poblacion Uno are also accessible to the residents Barangay officials and health workers stated that they will be implementing various health programs such as mass vaccinations and deworming scheduled at the last week of January Barangay midwife stated that only few people resort to traditional medicine (manghihilot)

ECONOMY Barangay Pajo is generally not depressed barangay. The community appears to be thriving. The community members are diligent in working in their own farms. The most popular products of the barangay are coffee and cacao (one town, one product or OTOP). However, they also produce other fruits and vegetables such as dragon fruit, lettuce, corn, papaya, coconuts, and the like. There are a few animal farms such as for pigs and chickens. A lot have chickens in their backyards as pets or as food. The community appears to be thriving. The community members are diligent in working in their own farms. The most popular products of the barangay are coffee and cacao (one town, one product or OTOP). However, they also produce other fruits and vegetables such as dragon fruit, lettuce, corn, papaya, coconuts, and the like. There are a few animal farms such as for pigs and chickens. A lot have chickens in their backyards as pets or as food. There are: 21 Sari-sari stores 4 Food stalls 1 Fruit/vegetable stand 1 Main water tank 1 Water refilling station 1 Hotel/Lodging 3 Dental clinics 3 Schools 1 Internet shop 6 Farm (Private) 1 Cockfighting chicken farm 2 Pigsty 1 Furniture shop 2 Industry/Factory 1 Bus operator garage 5 Talyer 1 Carwash service 1 Barangay hall 1 Barangay health center 1 Barangay police outpost

TRANSPORTATION Observed means of transport includes mainly of tricycle, jeepney, and private vehicles such as motorcycles and cars. Residents also get around by walking.

SAFETY, PEACE AND ORDER The barangay police are led by Chief Tanod Celso J. Salamat along with: Deputy Edgardo Rubio Henry R. Rodis Martin Hermino Alberto Aure Francisco Ferolino Rey Banania Freddie Leyran The barangay police outpost is located at Gov. Remulla Street, Cor. Saluysoy Road. Curfew hours were observed from 10pm-6am. The barangay also has a Lupong Tagapamayama: Amorlito Jimeno Nestorio Jimeno Banaag de Belen, Jr. Marciano Pel Evelyn Aure Antonio Viado Ricardo Erni Rafael Leyran Rodolfo Jimeno Rodolfo Poblete

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT Barangay Pajo is currently under the leadership of Hon. Dante L. Pel as the barangay captain. The following are the barangay officials: Kagawad for Agriculture: Zosino J. Salamat Kagawad for Finance and Appropriation: Myrna H. Romasanta Kagawad for Health and Sanitation: Editha G. Viado Kagawad for Education: Gemma G. Pel Kagawad for Ways and Means / Sports: Mario E. Ilagan Kagawad for Infrastructure: Danilo C. Cacao Kagawad for Peace and Order: Armando R. Rosanes Secretary: Josie P. Obia Treasurer: Maricel R. Noel

COMMUNICATION Majority of households have TVs and radios at home. Many citizens have cellphones. No news stands were noted upon ocular survey.EDUCATION Schools in Barangay Pajo: Pajo Elementary School Nazareth Institute of Alfonso Pajo Day Care Center Barangay profile on education (Jan. - Nov. 2015): No. of children enrolled in day care = 18 No. of children enrolled in kinder = 17 No. of children enrolled in high school = no data No. of out-of-school youth (OSY) = 26

RECREATION Several basketball courts/rings were found in the barangay. The children usually play in their yards and at the streets seldomly passed by vehicles. Some residents stated that the major form of recreation for the adults is chatting and gossiping with each other.

PERCEPTIONSTHE RESIDENTS PERCEPTIONS The residents generally feel safe in their community and there seems to be no prevalent crimes. Some of the residents verbalized: Tahimik lang dito sa barangay namin. Pag dating ng 6 or 7pm na sa kanya-kanya nang bahay. Masarap mabuhay dito sa Pajo. Basta masipag ka lang mabubuhay ka dito. Ang pinaka-problema lang na nakikita ko dito yung high blood at dyabetis. Yung pag simula rin ng PhilPEN ay malaking bagay din na kailangan masimulan. BHW

THE GROUPS PERCEPTIONS The barangay is not depressed in general. Most live in fairly good houses.

HEALTH CENTER RECORDDiagnosisURTIHPNUTIInfected WoundATP

Age GroupMFMFMFMFMF

Under 110151

1 to 43735312122

5 to 93232142241

10 to 141116542211

15 to 1976151

20 to 248105231111

25 to 2944113321

30 to 34251211

35 to 393523211

40 to 442358111

45 to 491431222

50 to 5415912

55 to 591217

60 to 64337171111

65 to 6936161

70 above31811

TOTAL (BY SEX)121144349820251313117

TOTAL (BOTH)265132452618

Most number of consultations according to case.(Retrieved from Pajo Health Center logbook from Jan. 2015 Dec. 2015)

PERCEIVED PROBLEMS The top 3 perceived problems: Hypertension and Diabetes: Older adults and Senior citizens Perceived by the barangay officials and BHWs as the most common health problem of its residents Responses from the random survey of the residents Hypertension ranked second as the highest number of consultation according to case. Upper respiratory tract infection Greatly reflected in the barangay health center records, especially among children According to the BHWs, this problem is easily manageable. Garbage Disposal Perceived by the barangay officials and BHWs as a problem in the community. No garbage collector. According to some residents, they dispose their trash by burying it with soil or by burning/pagsi-siga. There are minimal scraps of trash and animal feces on the roads.