BARANGAY CARICARAN

BRIEF HISTORY
Ever since 1754, when the town of Bacon was born,
Caricaran was called such which was derived from a local tree
known as “Caricaran” although by then the place was not yet an
official barrio. Caricaran is the overlaying portion of Pigsabunan,
Bacon, Sorsogon (now Pigsabunan is part of Poblacion, bacon
District, Sorsogon City.) Later on, Caricaran became a sitio of
Barangay Bogňa.

Finally on September 11, 1961, Caricaran was born as a

legitimate barrio after an election was held by the inhabitants. The
barrio election was done in Caricaran with the opposition of the
Bacon Municipal Mayor Salvador Deduque.

The barrio officials that time was the late Emilio Ducay Dig
as the Barrio Lieutenant (Tenyente del barrio), Roger Juan O.
Dioquino was the top councilor by then. It was throughtheir primary
initiative that Barangay Caricaran was found. Other members of the
Barangay Council include Fidela Jacobo and Gregorio Dineros
among others. Malabog, Libjo and Gogon are within the metes and
bounds of Caricaran when it became legitimate barrio.

The final completion of the chapel was made during the

time of Barangay Captain Silverio B. Dulay. The patron saint of the
Barangay is St. Joseph the Worker (San Jose) and it is often
celebrated on the 1st day of May. However, the acquisition of the
land for the construction of chapel was still during the leadership of
Barangy Captain Mateo D. Dig.
 Now, Barangay Caricaran is on its 56th year and the place
is known for its famous beaches known as “Tolonggapo” and
“Halabang Baybay”

PHYSICAL SETTING

The physical characteristics of the Barangay has its famous beaches known as “
Tolonggapo ” and “ Halabang Baybay “.
Barangay Caricaran is one of the coastal barangays of Bacon District, Sorsogon City.
It is 1 kilometer away from Barangay Poblacion facing gulf and situated 16
kilometers away from the City proper. It can be accessed through various means of
transportation particularly public utility jeepneys, tricycle, single motorcycle or other
private vehicles as well as motorized and non-motorized boats. Caricaraan is a rural
barangay and bth an upland and coastal barangay where fine beaches can be found.

Barangay CARICARAN has a total land area of 167.5343 hectares. Land use is
dominantly related to agriculture, residential, infrastructure beaches area for local and
commercial resorts.

The most common means of livelihood activities in the Barangay includes fishing
and farming. Some of them owns a small business such as sari-sari store and beach
resorts. There are some who engaged on handicraft making.

Infrastructures like the Barangay Hall, Barangay Health Center, day Care Centers,
Chapels are located on Purok 4. There are twenty (20) resorts that can be found in Purok
2 and 3 of the Barangay. And a Barangay Tanod Post at Purok 2.

FACILITIES NO. TYPE OF LOCATION

FACILITY
1. Barangay Hall 1 Governance Purok 4

2. Barangay 1 Governance Purok 4

Health Center
Health
 3. Day Care 2 Educational Purok 4 & 7
Center
4. Chapel 1 Religious Purok 4

5. Kiosks 1 Governance Purok 5

6. Tanod Post 1 Governance Purok 2

7. Resorts 20 Economic Purok 2 & 3

8. Bridge 2 Governance/Infr Purok 1 & 4

astructure
9. National Road 1 Governance/Infr Purok 1 & 7
astructure
10. Vulcanizing 1 Economic Purok 1
Shop
Table- the list of facilities in Barangay Caricaran

Barangay CARICARAN has two (2) Daycare Centers.

As part of their health management, people from different

Puroks enjoy the benefit that coming from the Barangay Health
Center that they have. This health facility contribute a lot on their
implementation of programs and servicesfor the welfare of their
society.

The Barangay is being served by a water and an electrical

company. There is a total of 352 households that is being served by
PRIME WATER. The electrical supply on the other hand comes
from the SORECO II Cooperative and served 540 household. Other
Sources of Drinking Water in the community are the Barangay
Water System and an Artesian Well, SCWD.

DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
Barangay CARICARAN has a total population of human resources of 2, 648.
where in 1, 344 of it were male and the other 1, 304 were female. There is a
total of 540 household.

Table - shows the total population in each Purok

Populatio
Purok Gender Population Purok Gender n

M=144 7 (2nd M=106

1 F=141 285 Batch) F=114 220

M=111 7 (3rd M=235

2 F=125 236 Batch) F=224 459

M=129
3 F=125 254

M=129
4 F=123 252

5 M=65
(A) F=52 117

5 M=105
(B) F=106 211

M=170
6 F=168 338 Total = 2,648
Household per-purok:

Purok 1 = 67
Purok 2 = 51
Purok 3 = 54
Purok 4 = 59
Purok 5(A) =29
Purok 5(B) = 43
Purok 6 = 38
Purok 7(1st Batch) = 57
Purok 7 (2nd Batch) = 48
Purok 7 (3rd Batch) = 94


Total Male = 1344
Total Female = 1304

Purok 1- Male = 144 Female = 141

Purok 2- Male = 111 Female = 125
Purok 3- Male = 129 Female = 125
Purok 4- Male = 129 Female = 123
Purok 5(A)- Male = 65 Female = 52
Purok 5(B) Male = 105 Female = 106
Purok 6 Male = 170 Female = 168
Purok 7(1st Batch) Male = 150 Female = 126
Purok 7 (2nd Batch)Male = 106 Female = 114
Purok 7 (3rd Batch) Male = 235 Female = 224
INSTITUTIONS/ ORGANIZATIONS
There are nine credit institutions present in Barangay CARICARAN.

Name of Credit Institutions Services

1.PALFSI

2.FUNDLINE

3.TSPI

4.BLESS

5.CARD BANK INC.

6.SMH

7.ARDCI

8.2HELP

9.FISHER FOLK


Total Population = 2648

Purok 1 = 285 Purok 5(A) = 117 Purok 7(2 nd

Batch) = 220
Purok 2 = 236 Purok 5(B) = 211 Purok 7(3rd
Batch) = 459
Purok 3 = 254 Purok 6 = 338
Purok 4 = 252 Purok 7(1st Batch) = 276


INDUSTRIAL PROFILE
Tolong-Gapo Beach

Sorsogon is gradually gaining recognition as a province with of some

of the most elegant beaches in Asia and even the world. Its many
spectacular beaches from its extensive coastline that stretches hundreds
of miles are definitely some of many reasons why the province has
become one of the most favorite destinations for many locals and
foreigners alike. Tolong-Gapo Beach, located in Barangay Caricaran, is
one destinations where many tourists have chosen to spend leisure
time.

A day at Tolong-Gapo Beach

Tolong-Gapo is a picturesque beach with fine white sand against

usually placid blue waters. The beach is lined with palm trees swaying
in the breeze. There are cottages available for those who wish to stay a
while and various stores and eateries offering the freshest seafood One
can simply just explore the surroundings, take a walk around and take in
the fresh, cool sea breeze.

Legends of Three Stones – Tolong-Gapo

Locals tell of the story of how three curiously-shaped rock formations

became the basis for the name of the beach. there are some who say
that the rocks were once a cat, a boy and a carabao who was turned by
lightning, some say a fairy, some say a mermaid, into their current form.
How to get there

Tolong-Gapo Beach is about 15 minutes away from Sorsogon City.

The city is an entry point to the Bicol Region if you're coming from the
Philippines' south. Your travel options to this province include air, or
land travel.

By Land:

There are lots of buses in Manila that travel to the province of Sorsogon,
with the trip taking around 14 hours. From Sorsogon going to Bulusan,
you can ride an Irosin-bound jeepney from the terminal with a 1-hour
travel time. From Irosin you can rent a tricycle that will take you to
Bulusan.

By Air: By plane, you need to go first to Legazpi City. From Manila to

Legazpi City, the trip is 45 minutes to an hour. From Legazpi city, you can
take a tricycle going to the terminal of buses and vans going to different
routes, one of them going to Sorsogon City.
Tolong-Gapo Beach
Sorsogon is gradually gaining recognition as a province with of
some of the most elegant beaches in Asia and even the world. Its
many spectacular beaches from its extensive coastline that
stretches hundreds of miles are definitely some of many reasons
why the province has become one of the most favorite destinations
for many locals and foreigners alike. Tolong-Gapo Beach, located
in Barangay Caricaran, is one destinations where many tourists
have chosen to spend leisure time.
Tolong-Gapo is a picturesque beach with fine white sand
against usually placid blue waters. The beach is lined with palm
trees swaying in the breeze. There are cottages available for
those who wish to stay a while and various stores and eateries
offering the freshest seafood. One can simply just explore the
surroundings, take a walk around and take in the fresh, cool sea
breeze.

The beach is also known as Tolongapo because of the 3

protruding rocks during low tide.
Along the shore of the resort, one can find the staircase of the
old municipal town of Bacon back in the Spanish time (at least, this
is what I’ve heard from the old timers).
In the foreground is the staircase of old municipal building of Bacon. In the
background is the pier for unloading passengers and seafood products.

Another good thing about Bacon beach is its manageable

current due to the location of Rapu-Rapu island (it was formerly
under Bacon, but for some reasons, it was transferred to Albay in
the old days) – the beach is not exposed to the open sea, unlike
Rizal Beach in the municipality of Gubat.

Legends of Three Stones – Tolong-Gapo

Locals tell of the story of how three curiously-shaped rock formations became
the basis for the name of the beach. there are some who say that the rocks
were once a cat, a boy and a carabao who was turned by lightning, some say
a fairy, some say a mermaid, into their current form.

Available Resorts and Ameneties

The sign of Boanerges Hideaway Resort. It offers several cottages with a tree house for kids; it has
4 cottages for overnight stay with aircon units. Finally, it has enough space for the kids to run
around.

Along the beach, there are several resorts. It’s common to find
resorts that offer overnight accommodation like Boanerges
Hideway or the Fisherman’s Hut down the road. Or one can rent
the cottage for a whole-day stay.

If you want freebie accommodation, just leave your stuff in the

sand and simply go dip in the water; just be sure somebody is
watching your valuable things. There are no guards or life guards
for that matter.

Water-based activities are not yet popular. There’s a hotel down

the road that caters to foreign tourists. One time I’ve seen their
scuba equipment and jet ski, but I am not sure if they rent it to their
guests. I am not even sure if there’s good diving sites in Bacon; the
last time I checked a topo map of Bacon, most of the places nearby
are muddy or sandy unless you go several hundred meters from
the shore – the depth suddenly drops to more than 50 meters.
One can notice the inclined beach. For those who are use to leveled ground, one can
sprain his or her ankles here. But then, one can argue that this makes it more fun.
Signboards of different resorts:

New Seabreeze Beach Resort.Situated at the famed Tulong

Gapo Beach area of Bacon District in Sorsogon City, New Seabreeze
offers you modern comforts in this rustic beach getaway with its simple
but tasteful amenities and facilities.
Frolic in the fine sands, clear water and the vast expanse of Sorsogon
Bay in the horizon.
SIRANGAN BEACH RESORT

Sirangan Beach Resort is an excellent choice if you’re visiting

Bacon, Sorsogon. With its high-quality services, get ready to be
pampered for days, even weeks. Sirangan Beach Resort offers
massage services and babysitting services so you can make the
most of your stay without worries. Rooms are cozily designed, as
comfortable as a dream home. Activities you may enjoy with the
resort’s facilities and services are: swimming, canoeing, hiking,
fishing, scuba diving, and many more.

Signboards of different resorts:

Alpina Resort
Alvic Beach Resort

Dino Beach Resort

Dioneda Beach Resort

Dizon Beach Resort

 Duka Beach Resort

How to get there

Tolong-Gapo Beach is about 15 minutes away from Sorsogon City. The city is
an entry point to the Bicol Region if you're coming from the Philippines' south.
Your travel options to this province include air, or land travel.

By Land:

There are lots of buses in Manila that travel to the province of Sorsogon, with
the trip taking around 14 hours. From Sorsogon going to Bulusan, you can ride
an Irosin-bound jeepney from the terminal with a 1-hour travel time. From
Irosin you can rent a tricycle that will take you to Bulusan.

By Air:

By plane, you need to go first to Legazpi City. From Manila to Legazpi City, the
trip is 45 minutes to an hour. From Legazpi city, you can take a tricycle going to
the terminal of buses and vans going to different routes, one of them going to
Sorsogon City.
  There are 51 barangay personnel in our barangay.
Barangay Officials:

Punong Barangay: Reynaldo C. Taladtad

Barangay Kagawads: Nestor D. Jacobo

Arnulfo Ayo

Noel D. Dioneda

Ariel Domer

Jose Aljun Dizon

Betty D. Sermona

Edwin Rodolfo

Barangay Secretary: Margie V. Domer

Barangay Treasurer: Joan D. Dorado

Personnel:

Barangay Police:
BHW:

1. Christian Ebio 11. Arnol Dematera 1.

Rosalie Deocarez 11. Nidy Diesta
2. Jeorge Ayo 12. Alexander Morco 2.
Arlene Futalan 12. Mary Ann Bonto
3. Edwin Domer 13. Abundio Ebio 3.
Susana Garcia
4. Eddie Docot 14. Lucio Raguin Jr. 4.
Chile Rodriguez
5. Hilario Dioquino 15. Arjay Dominguez 5.
Josephine Bodopol
6. Romeo Dioquino 16. Joel Jamolin Jr. 6. Jessie
Desalisa
7. Roel Dioquino 17. Marlon Dioneda 7.
Agnes Dioneda
8. Armando Bodopol Jr. 18. Willy Vallespin 8. Josephine
Morco
9. Charlie Docot 19. Sarah Mouan
9. Ma. Paz Desuyo
 10. Roberto Deocarez 20. Mario Detera 10.
Gerlina Dineros

UTILITY/STREET CLEANER: BNS:

DCW:

1. Jocelyn Dimaano 1. Delia Violeta

1. Victoria Competente
2. Edgardo Edma 2. Iris Palamara
2. Gina Domer
3. Emma Deocarez
4. Vivian Dino
5. Lorna Ducay CBRV:
Marivic R. Tolin