New Lower Bicutan, officially Barangay New Lower Bicutan, is one of the 38 barangays of Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines. As of the 2020 census, the population was 55,928. The barangay was created through a plebiscite on December 28, 2008.
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 Map of New Lower Bicutan and the location of the barangay hall | |
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| Coordinates: 14°30′19.23″N 121°3′55.31″E / 14.5053417°N 121.0653639°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Metro Manila |
| City | Taguig |
| District | District 1 |
| Created (via plebiscite) | December 28, 2008 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Barangay |
| • Barangay Captain | Ernesto Rafael, Jr. |
| • Barangay Councilor |
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| • Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson | Kate Papa |
| Area | |
| • Land | 10.61 ha (26.22 acres) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 55,928 |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 |
| ZIP Code | 1632[3] |
| Area code | 02[4] |
History
editThe Sangguniang Panlungsod of Taguig passed City Ordinance No. 69 on September 15, 2008, which would detach a portion of Barangay Lower Bicutan to form an independent barangay known as New Lower Bicutan.[5] A plebiscite to ratify the creation of the barangay was conducted by the Commission on Elections in the city on December 18, 2008,[6][7] which was then proclaimed by the city board of canvassers 10 days later.[5]
Geography
editNew Lower Bicutan has a total land area of 106,100 square meters (10.61 hectares).[5] The barangay is bordered to the northeast by M.R.T. Avenue (formerly known as Pio Felipe Street), to the east and southeast by Laguna de Bay, to the south by Teodoro Santos Street, Taguig Bethel Temple, and Lots 350, 50, and 249 PLS 272, and to the west and northwest by Barrameda Street, Maguindanao Street, Alfredo Cruz Street, Transmission Line, and Barangay Signal Village.[5]
Demographics
edit| Year | Population | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,897 | — |
| 2015 | 49,829 | +42.8% |
| 2020 | 55,928 | +12.2% |
| Source: National Statistics Office (2010 census)[8] and Philippine Statistics Authority (2015 and 2020 census)[2] | ||
As of the 2020 Philippine census, there were 55,928 people residing in New Lower Bicutan.[2]
Government
editIn May 2009, Nixon Faderog was appointed by Taguig as the barangay captain (Filipino: kapitan ng barangay) of New Lower Bicutan following its creation.[9] Aurelio Padilla, who later served as a barangay captain, was killed in January 2015.[10] Since the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in October 2023, the incumbent barangay captain is Ernesto Rafael, Jr.[1] The current barangay councilors (Filipino: barangay kagawad) are John Aldrin Fermin, Conchita Faderog, Nickson Paguirigan, Ivie Mariano, Alfredo Enano, Princess Darwiza Bayan, and Ruel Dela Cueva.[1] Kate Papa serves as the SK chairperson.[1]
Education
editNew Lower Bicutan encompasses Ricardo P. Cruz Sr. Elementary School, a public elementary school,[11] and Taguig National High School, a public high school.[12] The Philippine Coast Guard has a training school in the barangay located at M. L. Quezon Street.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Hicap, Jonathan (November 8, 2023). "Comelec releases list of winners in barangay, SK elections in Taguig". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on June 8, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c "2020 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. p. 70. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Ricardo P. Cruz Sr. Elementary School". Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024 – via Google Sites.
- ^ "8-digit landline numbers in NCR to start in October". Philippine News Agency. July 24, 2019. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c d House Bill No. 0352 (July 1, 2010), An Act Creating a Barangay To Be Known As Barangay New Lower Bicutan in the City of Taguig, Metro Manila (PDF), archived (PDF) from the original on June 8, 2024, retrieved June 8, 2024
- ^ Memorandum Order No. 292 (December 12, 2008), Expressing Concurrence and Ratification in the Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies and Other Concerned Agencies in Connection with the December 18, 2008 Plebiscite to Ratify the Creation of Barangay San Miguel, Barangay Tanyag, Barangay South Daang Hari, Barangay North Daang Hari, Barangay Central Bicutan, Barangay North Signal Village, Barangay Katuparan, Barangay South Signal Village, Barangay Central Signal Village, Barangay Pinagsama, Barangay Fort Bonifacio and New Lower Bicutan, All of Taguig City, archived from the original on June 8, 2024, retrieved June 8, 2024
- ^ Presidential Proclamation No. 1688 (December 12, 2008), Declaring Thursday, December 18, 2008, as Special (Non-working) Day in the City of Taguig, archived from the original on June 8, 2024, retrieved June 8, 2024
- ^ "2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. p. 49. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Villanueva, Rhodina (May 10, 2009). "Taguig names heads of city's 10 new barangays". Philstar. Archived from the original on June 8, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Frialde, Mike (January 22, 2015). "Taguig barangay chairman shot dead". Philstar. Archived from the original on June 8, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Sarao, Zacarian (March 22, 2022). "Taguig has new school buildings for in-person classes". Inquirer.net. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ "Come, register and be a Tagnatian! The registration for the Academic Year 2024–2025 is finally open from January 27 to February 23, 2024. For the registration process and requirements, please be guided by the illustration below or you may come and visit Taguig National High School from 7:00AM–4:00PM and look for Mrs. Frisa Navarro. What are you waiting for? Register now and join us on this academic journey and secure your future success". Taguig National High School FB Page. January 27, 2024. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ Dela Cruz, Angie (November 11, 2012). "Coast Guard recruit, patay sa heat stroke" [Coast Guard recruit, died to heat stroke]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
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