#TEAMSICPAO
Change. Self-reliance. Better and brighter DCM.
#barangaydanielcmantos
Barangay DCM is located in southern portion of Mahayag. It is composed of seven (7) puroks with five hundred thirty one (531) households. It is bounded by Barangay Puguan on the north; Barangay New Oroquieta on the west side and Barangay Tongawan Sominot on east accompanied by Barangay San Jose. An eight kilometer distance away from Mahayag to be able to reached the center of market place.
#historicalbackground
#geography&climate
Sixty years ago, Barangay DCM was a virgin forest. Diverse animals inhabited in the area ranging from avian to mammalian taxonomies. The barangay had undergone major division and distribution of land areas to interested farmers. In 1940, the land was sub-divided into 10 hectares by Bureau of Lands conducted by Mr. Fabian.
During ocular survey, Mr. Fabian discovered a kaingin from a Subanen ethnicity named Andungos. Andungos informed the group that the place was called Sicpao which connotes a fishnet in Visayan due to abundance of fish in bodies of water such as in Dipolo River and Sicpao Creek. A variety of fish includes catfish, fargo and eels.
In 1941, distributions of land were accomplished. Distributions failed due to transpiration of Second World War where Japanese forces bombed areas of Davao. In 1946, peace was restored. Many of the residents returned to the area, where Cebuano, Boholano, Leyteno and Misamisnon acquired farmlands and stayed permanently.
Moreover, Barangay Lantawan and New Oroquieta were part of Sicpao and are now part of Baranagay Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur.
In 1948, Daniel C. Mantos which is the Father of Sicpao initiated a “Thanksgiving Feast”. This initiation was the first religious gathering of the barangay since there was no patron saint to give adoration and reverence.
In 1993, Barangay Council of Sicpao discussed about significant achievements of the Father of Sicpao. The council submitted a resolution and was voted. By acclamation, barangay Sicpao was changed to Barangay Daniel C. Mantos.
The municipality of Mahayag is located in the northern portion of Zamboanga del Sur and situated at latitude between 7°31”1” north and 123°19”39” east. It is classified as a third class municipality with a population of 42, 462 with 8, 026 households.
Barangay DCM has a land area of 875.1 hectares. Eighty percent (80%) of which is flat and twenty percent (20%) is moderately sloping. The land is composed of Adtuyon Clay Loam and a climate of type IV.
The climate of Barangay DCM is classified as Type four (IV) which described with no dry season. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. Regular rain is observed in the months of May to November. Temperature ranges from 22.7 to 32.7°C and is relatively constant throughout the year. There is variability in temperature recorded due to microclimate.
#population
According to National Statistics Office 2000 National Census, Barangay DCM has a population of 2,943 residents. But 2007 Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Survey results showed 3, 171 residents and yield to an increase of 228 residents with an annual growth of 0.75. Population density yielded to 3.62 per person.
#political
The political subdivision of the Municipality of Mahayag is defined by Executive Order No. 393 dated March 9, 1960 created by Former President Carlos P. Garcia who appointed Saturnino Mendoza as the first Municipal Mayor.
Barangay DCM is governed by Honorable Pedro C. Mantos with the support and assistance of seven (7) kagawads. Each kagawad head a committee to have an empowered and well established core group system among barangay officials and the community. Each puroks is headed by certain purok leaders for easy referral of certain concerns and problems.
#health
#education
#religiousaffiliation
Barangay DCM has one health center with one (1) Midwife, two (2) Barangay Health Workers and one (1) Barangay Nutrition Scholar. These health workers render services to the community at least twice a month for immunization and prenatal health services.
There is only one Rural Health Unit located at the back of the Municipal Hall of Mahayag headed by Dr. Wilson Lumapas.
Barangay DCM has four schools namely: Daniel C. Mantos Elementary School, DCW-1, DCW-2 and Pre-School. There were fourteen (14) teachers in DCM Elementary School, one (1) in DCW-1and 2 as well as in Pre-school
Most common religious affiliations of the community are Roman Catholic with 1, 485 individuals, Seventh day Adventist with 832 and Islam with 4.
#economic
People living in the locality are engaged in farming which serves as their main source income. Most of the residents (637 farmers) rented certain land area for agricultural cultivation such as rice, banana, mangoes and vegetables. Aside from agricultural cultivation, commercial establishments such as Sari-sari stores, bakery and welding shop are also found in the community.
#communication
#transportation
#recreation
The major sources of information of the community are through television, radio and mobile phone. The only purok that lacks energy connection is Purok 7. Due to this, the people in Purok 7 are unable to grasp information from the barangay official. Purok 7 is also inaccessible for information dissemination due to rough and stiff road. Information dissemination of barangay activities and projects are done through the help of purok leaders and through announcements, posters and house to house visits.
