PAQUIBATO DISTRICT: THE PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH PROGRAM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

A. An overview of Davao CityA.1. The imageA.2. Territorial profileA.3. Population and workforceA.4. Economic and job growth centers

II. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE DIFFERENT BARANGAYS OF PAQUIBATO

1. Colosas2. Tapak3. Salapawan4. Mapula5. Pandaitan6. Lumiad7. Paalum8. Paradise Embak9. Paquibato Proper10. Mabuhay11. Malabog12. Sumimao13. Fatima

III. PROFILE OF PAQUIBATO

A. Demographic ProfileB. General Profile

IV. THE QUEST FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN PAQUIBATO DISTRICT

A. the militants sideB. the government side

V. JOINT EFFORTS OF THE PNP AND AFP IN ENSURING PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT IN PAQUIBATO

I.Introduction

This first part of the case study report provides an overview of Davao City in terms of its image, area, population, economic activities, and job growth prospects. The second part focuses on the historical background of Paquibato District with its 13 barangays, the development and services of the government extended to this district and the continuing efforts of the government to preserve the peace and development of Paquibato.

A. An overview of Davao City

A.1. The image

Davao City is one of the most competitive cities in the Philippines, and perhaps in the whole of Asia. The strategic position of the city, situated at the south-eastern tip of the Philippines and on the rim of Asia Pacific, makes it a natural centre of commerce, trade and services, not only for Southern Mindanao but also for the developing trading hub of the so-called Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia- Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). It has a well-developed port and an international air terminal, which provide regular air, sea, and land linkages to major destinations in the Philippines and regular direct air linkages to both Singapore and Manado, Indonesia. It has been cited by tourism organizations as the Most Peaceful City in Southeast Asia where people of diverse cultural backgrounds, religions, ideological beliefs and dialects can live harmoniously and prosper.

A.2. Territorial profile

Davao City is an independent city located in the south-eastern part of the Mindanao region lying at the southern end of the Philippines . It is widely regarded as being one of the most progressive cities in the Philippines and serves as the commercial centre of the Davao Region (Region XI). It is bounded on the north by the province of Davao del Norte; on the northeast by the municipality of Sta. Cruz, on the south by the province of Davao del Sur; on the east, the Gulf of Davao and Samal Island; on the west, Mt. Apo and the province of North Cotabato; and on the northwest, by the province of Bukidnon.

It is a sprawling city covering a total land area of 244,000 hectares (ha) or 2,440 square kilometers, making it one of the largest cities in the world by area. In terms of land use, around 77 per cent is dedicated to agricultural and pasture use with plantations devoted to banana, pineapple, coffee, and coconut taking a substantial portion of the total. Another 11.3 per cent is forest land and 6.4 per cent is set aside for conservation purposes. Only 6 per cent is classified as built-up and settlement area for residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial uses. Under the citys approved land use plan, 15.1 per cent of the total area has been allocated for settlement use; reducing to 67.2 per cent the land that can be maximized for agriculture.

The remaining 17.7 per cent must be retained and devoted to forest and conservation. Davao is gifted with a moderate climate. The land is extremely fertile with mineral-rich soil well suited to tropical and semi-tropical produce. It has unique flora and fauna, and an abundant source of potable water regarded as being equal to the best quality in the world. The city, within its natural terrain, is home to the world's largest bird, the Philippine Eagle with its sanctuary at the foot of Mt. Apo, the highest peak in the country. It is a home also to the rare and fascinating queen of orchids known as Waling-waling likewise found at the foot of the mountain. It is blessed with exquisite beaches accessible by banca (an out-rigger boat) or land travel. It has beach and mountain resorts with amenities for relaxation, recreation, sports, conventions and business activities. As a result, Davao is also becoming regarded as a local and regional tourism hub.

The city has three congressional districts and 11 administrative districts governing a total of 182 component barangays (a barangay is the smallest geo-political unit in the country).

A.3. Population and workforce

According to the year 2000 census, Davao had a population count of 1,147,116 across240,057 household units. The daytime population count however is higher, as it includes workers who commute to the city from surrounding areas. During work days the population is estimated to reach almost two million, since the city is the centre of trade, commerce, and services for the Southern Philippines region. The average annual population growth rate recorded between the years 1995 and 2000 was recorded at 2.8 per cent while population density was given at 470 persons per square kilometer.7 This growth rate was higher than the national average.For the same reference year, slightly over 50 per cent of the total population were women; 32.5 percent of them were in their reproductive years. In terms of age, 34.9 per cent of the population were 7 According to the 2007 census, the population had increased by 19 per cent to 1,363,337 giving an intercensal annual growth rate of 2.5 per cent, slightly above the national average for the period. Children ages 014 and 31.8 per cent were youth ages 1530.8 Combining the sizes of children and the youth cohorts, young people constitute 66.7 per cent of the population making the city relatively young in terms of age distribution.

Again using 2000 as the base year, about 55.4 per cent (635,412 of 1,147, 116) of the total population were in their working years, (ages 1864 years) with around 89 per cent of them were employed and 11 per cent were unemployed and not in the work force. The latter group consisted mostly of young women and young men with limited access either to tertiary education or to school-to-work transition services.

A.4 Economic and job growth centres

Major agriculture-based activities of the city include the production of fruits such as durian, banana, pineapple, pomelo, mangosteen, mango, rambutan, and marang.10 High-value commodities such as cut-flowers, vegetables, industrial fibre, oil crops and beverage crops are grown, together with production of livestock that includes poultry, dairy, fishing. Forestry, coconut, rice, and corn growing are also common activities. Aside from agriculture, major industrial activities of the city include the manufacture of industrial goods, food processing, furniture and joinery, metalwork, and the manufacture of gifts, toys, and household goods.

Export and domestic marketing activities for the three years to 2006 were mainly in support of production activities in the following sub-sectors: The banana, which remained the leading export commodity of Davao City. It has traditionally accounted for two-thirds of the total value of all the citys export goods. Davao holds the distinction of being the largest producer and exporter of the Cavendish banana in the country making the Philippines the third largest producer of bananas in the world. Fresh and canned pineapple which ranked next to banana and which was followed closely by the rubber cup, activated carbon, banana chips, cement, tuna, desiccated coconut, finished wood products, coconut oil, and scrap steel or iron. Together, these constituted the top commodities in terms of value share in the export market sector. High-value cut-flowers, a sector which has grown in scale and which has positioned the city as a major domestic producer capable of supplying 60 per cent of the total demand in the Philippines.

There has been a continuing demand for these same commodities. Data from Region XI Bureau of Customs in Davao City shows that for 2008, the top 10 products originating from the city included: (i) fresh banana; (ii) fresh/dried/canned pineapple; (iii) rubber; (iv) banana chips; (v) activated carbon; (vi) desiccated coconut; (vii) gold with silver; (viii) chilled/frozen tuna; (ix) charcoal, coconut shell/briquettes; and (x) coconut oil/fatty acids.

Paquibato (Pob.)

Barangay ofDavao City

Island GroupMindanao

RegionDavao Region

ProvinceDavao Del Sur

CityDavao City

Area 66,242

Population 42,068

- Total2,124

- Density/km

Urbanisationrural

PAQUIBATO DISTRICT

In Davao City there are 3 Legislative Districts, in which the District of Paquibato belongs to the second Congressional and one of the 11 administrative districts, with a total land area of 66,242 and a total population of 42,068 based on the PRA Workshop as of the year 2010.It is composed of 13 barangays namely: Barangay Colosas, Fatima, Lumiad, Mabuhay, Malabog, Mapula, Panalum, Pandaitan, Paquibato Proper, Salapawan, Sumimao and barangay Tapak. Paquibato belongs to the barangays of the highly urbanized City of Davao in the province of Davao Del Sur in Davao Region and which is part of the Mindanao group of islands.

IIHISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE DIFFERENT BARANGAYS OF PAQUIBATO

1. BARANGAY COLOSAS

In 1960, Felipe Melicor, a Boholano and a Christian, was the first inhabitant in the place which they named Upper Kiling. Later, some lumads came and settled there. Felipe Melicor became the first Teniente Del Barrio. He was also the first leader who initiated the developments in the place and made it a better place to live in. Datu Madjaong, a lumad, was the leader of the group of lumads who lived in Upper Lising. Their livelihood was farming and tilling the lands for food since their place was located alongside the big riverbank.

In 1961, Carlos Poe, a Lumad, succeeded Felipe Melicor as Teniente Del Barrio until 1972. In 1964, the first school was constructed in Purok 2 during his term. A school was also constructed in Upper Colosas. The first teachers were Mr. Osyo, Mrs. Somosa and Mrs. Oyong. In 1965,year when the school became an elementary. In 1967, yhe first church was built. In 1972, Marcelo Perez became the elected barangay captain. There was also a big influx of Christians who resided in the place. They later decided to change the name of the barangay to Colosas, a word which they got from the bible. During this time, the population of Colosas doubled. A chapel was constructed in Panaga. In 1978, a year when inhabitants of the remote places in the barangay evacuated and slept in the poblacion or Centro because of fear from Pangayaw (tribal war) which usually occurred during nighttime. They returned to their places at daytime. In 1972 1976, the term of office of Marcelo Perez as Barangay Captain. It was noted that during his term, he never went or visited any sitios and puroks especially the far flung places. In 1976 1984, the term of office of Gerardo Barnes as an elected Barangay Captain. In 1984 1988, Cepriano Verano became the appointed Officer in Charge in the barangay. It was told that he has neither accomplishments nor improvement in the barangay due to his drunkenness.

In 1988 1994, term of office of Canuto Villegas as barangay captain. His work and accomplishments were only focused in his area, Colosas Proper. He is also adrunkard. In 1993, Construction of Day Care Center in Barangay Colosas Proper and Mrs. Vivian Dura was its first teacher. 1994 Construction of Day Care Center in Apalili. 1996 Construction of Panaga National High School Annex of Paquibato Operation of a Day Care Center in Panaga even without a building. Year when generators for electricity were introduced. In 1998, there was a referendum wherein all the activities of the barangay in Colosas Proper were transferred to Panaga thereby making it as the center of barangay activities. In 1994 2007, term of office of Antonio Bellera. All his accomplishments are focused only in Panaga. Some are in Marugaan and a little in Surayan. Some far flung areas are neglected. Present agricultural products in the barangay are corn, coconuts, bananas, coffee and cacao. In 2007 2010, Term of Office of PB Leah C. Bellera, the first female Punong Barangay herein barangay Colosas; On her term, GULAYAN SA BARANGAY reaches three (3) consecutive victory for Rural Category of Davao City; Purok Clean and Green Beautification Contest were established. In 2009, Farm to Market Road opening with a distance of 4.9 km. from Maruga-an to Alexandra both of Sitio Galacia, this barangay; Farm to Market Road opening with a distance of 3 km. from Tibungol Proper to Colosas Proper; Installation of Box Culvert at Purok 5, Sitio Galacia & Purok 6, Sitio Panaga. 2009 2010 Construction and Completion of Electrification Project along Magwawa Panaga Road; - Energized/Beneficiaries: PUROKs / SITIOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 of Sitio Panaga and 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 of Sitio Galacia.

On August 06, 2010, an ambushed occurred to ATADI President/Tribal Datu Ruben Labawan, resulted into death on spot of two (2) armed forces (ARMY), 3 civilians injured but 1 of them passed away at SPMC. The incident resulted also a threat of Pangayaw(tribal war). The history was again repeated; the inhabitants from remote places in the barangay evacuated and slept in the poblacion or CENTRO. They returned to their places and/or go to their farm during daytime and must be with a company.

On September 14, 2010 Chief tanod/former Barangay Captain Antonio B. Bellera carry out an expedition at Sitio Mangani of Barangay Tapak together with the tanod, secretary and tribal datu for a particular purpose which was settling down Pangayaw(tribal war).

2. BARANGAY FATIMA

Historical Background (written in Bisaya Dialect)

Ang Barangay Fatima, kanhi Binowang sa sinugdan. Bunyag kini gikan sa mga netibong ata nga maoy ninimuyo niining dapita. Sumala sa asoy sa mga katigulangang ata basi sa pangidaron ug bana-bana, kining maong lugar napuy-an sa mga lumad niadtong tuig 1920 hangtud sa tuig 1935, wala pa ang ikaduhang gubat sa kalibutan. Kining maong mga lumad nga nanimuyo dinhi, kaliwatan kini gikan sa matigsalog, Bagobo, ug Samal-anon. Pulos kini sila native of Davao o Davaonon. Samtang nag galas sila sa yutang patag tampi sa mga sapa nga gitawag ug yutang napo kon delta soil, kasagaran ilang napukan ang dagko kaayong mga kahoy nga gitawag nila ug Binowang. Lingin ug dagko ang dahon niini, baga ang panit, habog ang mga dalid, ug tag-as nga pagkakahoy kini sama sa lawaan ug apitong. Kamatu-oran niini, may usa ka dakong kahoy nga Binowang hangtod karon nga wala tumbaha sa diha sa yuta ni Francisco S. Wanal, Sr. nga nahimutang sa Sitio San Isido ning maong Barangay.

Kani-adto adunay usay dako nga punu-an sa Binowang nga nahimutang sa yuta ni Teo Intos Olimpos. Kini nahimong silunganan ug pahulayanan sa mga ata kon sila magabaktas gikan sa kabukiran padulong sa ubos nga bahin. Usab, kon gikan sila sa Barangay Lasang ug Bunawan, inig agi nila sa maong dakong kahoy, mopahulay gayod kini sila niini tungod kay naa man kini nahimutang daplin sa dalan ug gituyuan gayod kini pagbuhat ug lantay-lantay palibot samaong punu-an sanglit habog man ug dako ang daling-daling niini. Tungod niining kasaysayan, ang maong lugar gibunyagan sa mga netibong ata ug BINOWANG.

Ang mga lumad nga nanimuyo niini nga maoy nag-okupar sa mga patag tampi sa sapa nga Nahimo ug Sitio Binowang sakop sa Barrio Malativas, nga sakop sa Lungsod sa Panabo Probinsya sa Davao del Norte. Nahurot kini ilang kayuta-an sa pagbaligya ngadto sa mga kristiyanos ug nanibog sila pagpuyo ngadto salayong kabukiran, ug mao kini sila: 1) Mansunong Ata, 2) Binukaya Ata, 3) Pangilon Ata, 4) Mabungkal Ata, 5) Diamas Ata, 6) Awat Ata, 7) Kumapas Ata, 8) Salin-ag Ata, 9) Dompon Ata, 10) Pinantas Ata, 11) Kanuto Ata, 12) Dalinu-og Ata, 13) Danuway Ata. Mga datu: Datu Matundo (Datu sa Binowang), Datu Banato (Datu sa Latungan), Datu Dalanya (Datu sa Mariagas), Datu Duyan (Datu sa kinatibuk-an isip gobernador sa tanang datu ning lalawigan sa Davao).

Ang unang mga kristiyano nga misulod sa pagtipon sa mga ata kani-adto mao sila Balbino Pantonial ug Pedro Baugbog kauban nila ang ilang mga asawa niadtong 1937. Gisundan ni Apolonio Gamol ,Arcadio ug Pedro Gohetia niadtong 1947, gisundan ni Aleopas Baugbog niadtong 1950. Gikan niining mga tuiga hangtod 1965 misunod pa ang mga kristiyanos nga nagdala sa mga bansagong Pinggoy, Lindayao, Tinaja, Cozo, Villa, Paete, Binggan, Zamora, Naraga, Aurel, Sulla, Mirafuentes, Maligsasa, Suod-ong, Patoc ug mga Serondo. Niadtong 1949, Hulyo 1, ang Barangay sa Malativas Nahimo kining usa ka regular nga Barrio sa Lungsod sa Panabo, kay ang Barrio Panabo Nahimo nang Lungsod nga bag-ong sipak sa gikan sa Lungsod sa Mag-ugpo nga karon gitawag na ug Tagum, Capital Town sa Davao del Norte. Samtang ang Malativas Nahimo nang regular nga Barrio, ang Balangay saBinowang gihimo kining dakung Sitio sakop sa Malativas ubos sa pagmando ni kanhi Miguel Acto nga mao ang Teniente del barrio.

Pait ug lisod ang kahimtang sa mga lumolopyo sa niining dapita kay wala pay kalsada niadtong panahuna. Ang ilang lugsunganan mao ang Lasang ug Bunawan nga may gilay-ong 20 kilometros diin adto nila dalha ang ilang mga produkto sama sa lanot sa abaka, humay ug mais nga mao kini ang principal nga produkto niining panahuna. Babahon kini sa ilang likod inig lugsong, mogikan sayo sa buntag ug mupauli halos sa tunga sa kagabhi-on maka abot niining lugara agi sa dalan nga lapukon kay lagi kalasangan paman ang kasagarang maagi-an sa higayon nga adunay masakit, entero taga barrio ang modayong niini dalhon ngadto sa Lasang aron matambalan sa Doktor ug kon aduna usay mamatay, tibook taga barrio gihapon ang magdayong padulong sa sementeryo sa Bunawan tungod kay wala pamay sementeryo ang Binowang ug Malativas.

Sa laing bahin, sa pagligid sa mga katuigan nga milabay hangtud sa midangat sa tuig 1962, Nahitabo ang relocation sa utlanan sa mga Siyudad ug probinsiya sa Davao ug ang Sitio Binowang , tunga sa Barrio Malativas. Gitudlo gilayon kini nga sakop sa probinsya sa Davao del Norte. Sa pagdumala ni kanhi Pedro Gohetia uban sa iyang mga konsehales nga mao sila Epefanio Paete,Terezo Cozo, Cesario Alestre, ug Mariano Baugbog. Nakita nila ang dakong problema sa Katawhan nga nagtikad sa yutang Timberland nga walay kasiguruhan nga maangkon nila sa hingpit. Apan sa usa ka higayon, nibisita si Mrs. Gulanes sa pobring panimalay ni kanhi Pedro Gohetia alyas Indong ug matod pa ni anhing Indong Mrs. Gulanes, tabangi mi kay ikaw gayud ang tag iya sa concession niining dapita, ug mitubag si Mrs. Gulanes sa pag ingon, Dong, paabuta lang sulod sa lima ka bulan , igong mahurot nako pagkuha ang dagkung kahoy dinhi kay irekomenda ko kining lugara nga mahimong alienable and disposable area, apan kinahanglan nga mopasaka mo ug petition ngadto sa Bureau of Forestry ug Bureau of land nga i-release kining maong lugar kay uyunan ko kini ngadto sa opisina.

Sulod sa pipila ka bulan sulod sa Session sa Konseho, gi-motion ni Kag. Diosdado Limbaro nga paga ilisan ang pangalang Binowang sa pangalan sa Patron sa simbahan sa Binowang nga FATIMA. Kini gisigundahan sa pipila ka Membro sa konseho ug naaprobahan sa tanan, ug gipasa gilayon sa City Council ug naaprobahan niadtong Marso 25, 1964. Apan ang tungha-an sa Elementarya ug Sekodarya, wala paga utruha niining dapita agig handumanan sa lintunganay nga pangalan sa BarangayFatima.

Sa laing bahin, ang Barangay Fatima adunay kinatibok-ang sukod nga 2,877.44 ka ektarya. Aduna kiniy walo ka Sitio nga mosunod: San Isidro, Sta. Maria, Upper Bintuin, Lower Bintuin, Quimotod, Upper Latungan, Lower Latungan, San Pablo ug Pulo ka Purok nga mosunod: Purok 1,2,3,4,5, Purok Salagunting, Sampaguita, Anahaw, Bagong Silang, San Antonio. Mao kini ang kasilinganan nga mga lugar sa Barangay Fatima: Sa sidlikang bahin, mao ang Barangay Malativas, Panabo City. Sa may sidlakan ug norteng Bahin, mao ang Barangay PAQUIBATO DISTRICT, Consolacion, Panabo City. Sa may Norte nga bahin, mao ang Barangay Mabuhay, Davao City. Sa norte ug Kasadpang bahin, mao ang Sitio Panulawan sa Barangay Malabog, Davao City. Sa kasadpang bahin, mao ang Barangay Sumimao ug Barangay Dominga, Davao city. Sa may Habagatang bahin, mao ang Barangay Dalagdag ug Callawa, Davao City. Sa may Silangang habagatang bahi, mao ang Barangay San Roque, Panabo City.

3.BARANGAY LUMIAD

In 1930 before Lumiad came into existence, this place named Palangag. It was then a settlement area of indigenous residents who belong to the Ata tribe. In 1955, a group of Visayan people particularly originating from the province of Cebu led by Mr. Vicente Corrales went to this place and settled for good.

As they interacted with the indigenous residents during the leadership of Datu Gumansing Gumatao in 1960, an idea of building a school unanimously conceived by them so that in 1964 they were able to build a primary school along the side of Lumiad River. The name of the river was a derivation of the name Datu Lumiad who lived along the side of the said river. In 1965, Datu Gumansing Gumatao donated a 4 hectares school site at sitio Palangag that used to be their economic center or market and now dubbed as purok 1 or Centro. Consequently, they transferred the school to the new location. They gave a name to the school called Lumiad Primary School. It was Mr. Narciso Manwales who acted as the first teacher of the school. When the natives recognized the leadership potential of Mr. Vicente Corrales, they decided to endorse him as teniente Del barrio. City Mayor Porras then appointed him as teniente del barrio in 1964. In 1965 by virtue of Republic Act 4354 dated June 29, 1965 the place was created as a regular barangay under the political jurisdiction of Paquibato District.

The barangay named Lumiad taken from the name of Lumiad Primary School. The following year within 1966 the first barangay election was held making Mr. Sulpicio Otida as the first elected barangay captain. The culture of Visayan group influenced some residents to build their first Roman Catholic Chapel at purok centro on August 15, 1967. Consequently, they celebrate every 15th day of August as their parochial fiesta. The first group slowly convinced other Visayan people to settle in the area because the native residents were selling their land at a very cheap price that estimated at 100 pesos per area (an area consisting more or less 3-5 hectares).

The influx of Christian Bisaya group continued until the year 1979 when almost every lumad sold their piece of land and transferred to a higher ground of forested mountain of Paquibato District. There was an incident in 1986 that caused the majority of Lumiad residents to evacuate the place because of the so called Pangayaw a traditional tribal form of revenge by a certain aggravated lumad against the perpetrator by killing the latter including the members of perpetrators family and even his relatives. A year after Pangayaw the people again left the place because of the danger wrought by the war between the Philippine Government Forces (Philippine Army) and the New Peoples Army (NPA) of the Communist Party of the Philippines.

4.BARANGAY MABUHAY

In 1942-1946 Japanese era / occupation in the Philippines. Some Japanese lived in Mabuhay until the Phil. Independence Day. Then in 1950 Mabuhay was still a Sitio during those times. It was named Sitio Mamay under the jurisdiction of Panabo, Davao del Norte. In 1950-1959 Mr. Jose Callo was the first leader or teente del Barrio in Sitio Mamay.And in 1960-64 the term of second Teente del Barrio was Mr. Hilario Guerra .Then in 1964-1970 the term Mr. Victor Bernal was the third Teente del Barrio.During June 17, 1971 The people passed a resolution creating Sitio Mamay to become a barangay with its new name, Mabuhay. The name Mabuhay was chosen because the people felt that in spite of all the hardships that came upon them, they all survived and lived happily ever after. The first election was held. Mr. Silverio Gambuta was chosen as the first Barangay Captain. The settlers were the muslims, Boholanos, Waray, Cebuanos, Ilonggos. Mabuhay has an estimated number of 210 households with a population of 1,008 .The dominant religion in the area was the Roman Catholic. Mr. Victor Bernal donated two (2) hectares of land for school site. Mabuhay Elementary School was also constructed. Barangay roads were opened leading to Panabo City .

In 1980 Construction and opening of some roads. Land dispute with Carmen, Davao del Norte also arise during this time. Carmen claimed part of Mabuhays land area. In 1990 Barangay Day Care Center was constructed under the leadership of Barangay Captain Badawe Serapio. He was also the second elected Barangay Captain. A drier was constructed in Purok Kaimito. And 1994 the third election of barangay captains was held. Mr. Rogelio Bernal won as the new barangay captain. There were lots of improvements / developments that were accomplished during his term.

Also in 1997 a new school building with three (3) rooms and a basketball court were constructed.Lighting facility also became available in the barangay with the help of the local government. In 2000 the fourth election was held. Mr. Bernal again won as barangay captain. A drier was again constructed in Purok Bayabas. A basketball court was also built in Purok Nangka. The national government allotted P 1,000,000.00 for the barangays water system. Congressional funds given to the barangay paved the way for road concreting projects.

And in 2001 Barangay hall was constructed. Mr. Constantino Candia succeeded as barangay captain upon the death of Rogelio Bernal.In 2002 the fifth election was held. Mr. Salvador Serapio won as barangay captain. Developments such as 85 meters of road concreting, construction of health center in Purok Kaimito and rehabilitation of water system were implemented Until 2003-2010.

5. BARANGAY MALABOG

Before 1957 the original settlers of the area were clans of Ombis, Aglas, Bangcas, Pinon Aglas. They were ruled by the chieftain, Datu Bantulan. He was the first settler in the area. The lumad (natives of the area), called the place Malabog meaning Tabunok nga Yuta in the Visayan dialect or fertile soil in English translation.

In 1957 the christians composed of the families Garcia, Villarosa, Villarmente, Man-on, Traya & Camanse came to Malabog.And in 1959 Malabog became a logging concession of the Gulanes family. Then in 1962 Cerilo O. Garcia became the Teniente del Barrio. Malabog Primary School was established. Mr. Anastacio Pahutahog was the first head teacher. Establishment of Malabog Elementary School with 54 pupils. San Roque Chapel was built. Then in 1968 Mr. Porferio Santos became the first barangay captain. The first barangay fiesta was celebrated on August 14-16. The Davao Gulf Fiesta was done on November 21-22. Logging Concession was the center of primary economic activity in the barangay. Mr. Pelagio Acquitania became the first principal of the Malabog Elementary School. The Seventh Day Adventist Church was constructed.

In 1971 the Malabog Barangay High School (MBHS) was constructed. By the year 1972-1973 the 2nd Barangay Captain in the person of Mr. Godofredo Concepcion was elected. However in 1973, he was appointed as Deputy Mayor of Paquibato District. Councilor Antonio Tonog was appointed as barangay captain. Robin Vivero was the first Kabataang Barangay Chairperson. Then in 1979 the 59th P.C. Coy, 61st P.C. Coy and 56th P.C. Coy Local Command operated in the area. In 1983 Presence of 61st Marine Brigade in Sumimao and Malabog.

Then in Nov. 22, 1983 the First Araw ng Malabog was celebrated. In 1984 the Malabog San Roque Parish was established. Tranquilino Dagalla was elected as the 3rd Barangay Captain of Malabog. On the other hand, Gregorio L. Basilan was installed 1st KB-Kabataang Barangay. In 1986 the Philippine Army became visible in the area. And in 1987 Fermin Garcia succeeded the post of Tranquilino Dagalla (Barangay Captain). In 1989 Arturo G. Tripoli elected as the 4th Barangay Captain PNP Detachment was established in the area. In 1993 Wendel B. Manos became the first Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairperson. In 1994 Malabog Lying-In was constructed and established as a primary hospital.

In 2002 Cheramie O. Canoy was elected as the 2nd SK chairperson. In 2004 Joel B. Orilla was put into office as SK chairperson by law of succession. And in the year 2007 Lemuel V. Tonog was elected as the 5th Barangay Captain and Dyesebel S. Bulauan elected as the 3rd SK Chairperson.In 2009 Residential Lot survey of Malabog Poblacion was finalized. And in 2010 Lemuel V. Tonog was re-elected into office as Barangay Captain and Jessie James Areja elected as the 4th SK chairperson.

6. BARANGAY MAPULA

Mapula was a settlement of the Ata people where Datu Lomboy, Datu Olaniag Arias, Datu Baylon Lumambas, Datu Sanduhan Salanggoy and Datu Amad Sombol were the among the hierarchy of leaderships dominating the tribe. They name the place as Mapula because of a bloodshed that colored the Pagalugan River into red.

According to the legend, there were two tribal leaders, from a Muslim and Ata tribe who were habitually competing for superiority over the other. The rivalry resulted to an armed conflict. One day, the Muslim warriors from Paalum attacked the Ata tribe. The Ata tribe however, ambushed the aggressors on a higher ground using big stones to stop the enemies and cut the huge trees to bar/fall on the attackers. The Paalum River nearby turned red by the bloodshed of the wounded and the dead warriors from both tribes. This influenced the people to name place Mapula. The conflict between the two tribes was settled by an unknown Hadji through a ceremonial agreement called Pakang which means to mend the conflict of both parties. This ceremony has been renewed annually in Paquibato District. The Pakang brought a peaceful situation in Mapula. The residents continued their social and economic activities until 1955 when a group of Christian settlers from Visayas particularly of Cebu Province arrived. The natives usually called them Bisaya. These pioneering settlers were the families of Corales, Nicolas and Sabala. In 1963, a certain Regino Bitor gave a sculpture of San Miguel to a group of Catholic believers and eventually built the first chapel in the name of the saint. This was the same year that a road traversing the place was opened by a logging company. The place then became a part of the logging concession constructed by Philippine Lawaan Industry Corporation (PLICORP). In the same year, Pastor Pedro Ellanas arrived to promote his religious doctrine. Sincere motives of teaching the natives the basic religion convinced the five Datus namely Datu Lomboy, Datu Olaniag Arais, Datu Baylon Lumambas, Datu Sanduhan Salanggoy and Datu Amad Sombol to appoint him as the first Teniente del Barrio in 1964. On June 19, 1965, Republic Act 4354 also known as Revised City Charter of Davao was enacted during the fourth session of the Fifth Congress of the Republic of the Philippines creating Mapula among the others into a regular barangay under the political jurisdiction of Paquibato District. In 1966, the first primary school with Grades 1 and 2 were established at the logging camp where Mr. Orlando Rosalinda was the first teacher. In 1968, Mr. Gellena was the first elected barangay captain. He lost in 1973 against Mr. Roberto Abellena. During the incumbency of Barangay Captain Abellana there was an incident that caused the residents to leave the place. The barangay was in chaos. A series of killings people retaliation from conflicting groups flourished in the area. They called it Pangayaw.

The once peaceful place was again disturbed when Datu Ramon Ali of Barangay Tapak, the adjacent barangay, revolted against the local government of Davao City. Ramon Ali recruited natives to join his cause and those who refused were killed. Thus, the people in Barangay Mapula fled and transferred to a safer ground until 1980. In 1982 another local election was held putting Mr. Alberto Villafuerte as the new barangay captain. Unfortunately, he died in 1984 and Mrs. Irenea Rosalinda succeeded him.

It was also in the year 1987 when Barangay Mapula was declared as No Man`s Land. It was on this year when the Bagyasan-Buwalan families were massacred. It was only in 1989 when the residents of Barangay Mapula came back to their lots. In 1994, the incumbent Irenea Rosalinda was elected as barangay captain and served until 1997. During her term, the barangay celebrated its first Araw ng Mapula on August 25-26, 1995 therafter. It was celebrated annually. After Ms. Rosalindas term, Mr. Cornello Bismanos replaced her. The Barangay Captain served for five years until Isagani Pascual replaced him in 2002.

June 24, 2004 - Mr. Jun Hefervez a civilian, was shoot dead, because of the NPA and Military (73-IB), encountered, at Purok 2 Lower Mapula. In February 16, 2006 Barangay Kagawad of Mapula, Mr. Sulpecio N. Beron murdered at Purok Baliti Barangay Salapawan. And in February 22, 2006 People living in Puroks; Pasian-A, Lower Mapula, Upper Mapula, Kulape-A, Kulape-B and Purok Singko was evacuated because of fear. Killings were rampant during the time.

During 2008 Barrangay election, Mr. Jaime A. Manyauron, won as Brgy. Captain against incumbent Barangay Captain Isagani Pascual. Barangay Hall was constructed and electrification connection was installed in Purok Upper Mapula (Purok 1). In 2009 Davao City declared, State of Calamity, because of Rat attacking the agricultural products in the barangay. And in 2010 Farm to Market road was constructed, from Upper Mapula to Purok Damilag, under the administration of Barangay Captain Jaime A. Manyauron together with his BC.

7. BARANGAY PAALUM

Histories were recalled because of the surge of people settling in an area. When the Americans publicized Davao City as the Land of Promise, people from Luzon and Visayas moved to populate it, Barangay Paalum was known because people settled here in the 1930s. The first inhabitant of the area was led by Datu Maylan. Their source of subsistence were planting bushes, root crops and hunting wild animals. Not only did Filipinos settle here, but also Japanese, who came under the guise as workers of one of the lucrative industry at that time Abaca. In 1935, old-timers well remember that a certain Sam Sia, Onisang and other Japanese men planted and processed the fiber in Paalum. Around five years later, more people set into this area, Christians and Muslims alike. Then the war broke in 1941.

At the end of an almost 5-year siege by the Japanese, it was peaceful again and people continued to pour-in Paalum. Not for long, it had grown into a community needing more than work but also of education. Gregorio Mintel, a veteran of the war encouraged the people to create a school, not for long in 1954 the first two grades in elementary was opened. This was under the tutelage of two teachers, Mr. Vicente Omelo and a certain Mrs. Villaceno; the school was located in the present-day Purok 6.

Three years later, in 1957, Paalum became the name that it bears today. The veteran, Mr. Mintel named the area as Paalum, the same taken from a creek - Panyalon, borrowing the term from the Atas. Then in 1959, a chapel in honor of San Roque was built in Purok 5. A year later, a school building was temporarily built and moved over the lot of Gasing Loyola. As the community grew, the people needing leadership appointed Mr. Jose Maa-on in 1962 as Teniente Del Barrio; unfortunately he did not finish his term.

Again, the location of the school was moved to a permanent lot in 1963, about a hectare of land was donated by Mr. Marciano Amancio; the school was named Paalum Elementary School and still under the School District of Davao del Norte. Teaching in the school around this time was Mr. Jobani Salvo. In that same year, Mr. Takutsi Ranain became the Kapitan Del Barrio, the first elected leader, but like his predecessor, he too did not finish his term and serve only a year. Mr. Ranain was succeeded by Mr. Roberto Santillan, acting as Kapitan Del Barrio, then again, after two years had to leave the post because he transferred to another place. In the turn of events, Mr. Juanito Lizada became Kapitan Del Barrio by virtue of succession. By 1966, Mr. Modesto Lezondra became the Kapitan Del Barrio for the moment; and in 1969 as Paalum was declared a chartered Barangay under Republic Act 4354, Mr. Lezondra ascended to become its first Barangay Captain until 1972. In the early days of being a Barangay, development was not that rapid. There were no fine roads to access the area, farm product had to be ferried downstream on a raft, in fact technology havent penetrated the area for they still use stone-mills to crack corn. Nonetheless, like any other places progress maybe slow but in a constant stream.

Then, by the next election, Mr. Catalino Bacarinas was the first elected Barangay Captain succeeded Mr. Lezondra, and then unfortunately, like the ones before him, did not finish his term. Mr. Gasing Loyola, on the other hand held the position from 1973 to 1988. In his time, the much-awaited construction of a fine road was commenced; a wooden bridge was built over Panimbay Creek in 1980 and two years later was replaced by an iron-framed one.

In 1988, a new Barangay Captain was elected Mr. Ahab Tagma, on which time Two Day Care Centers were built under the jurisdiction of DSWD (eventually devolved under CSSDO in the 1990s). One of the Day Care Centers, Colis Day Care Center, is found in Purok 8. Mr. Tagma was replaced by Mr. Rofino Quilla in 1994 in whose time the concrete road from Conol Creek to Paningabay Bridge was laid in Purok 2. By 1998, Mr. Nicascio Francisco Sr. was the Barangay Captain, and was instrumental for building the Bridge over Malabog Creek, Four Culvert-Type bridges over Conol and Kiyagsay Creeks, laid another concrete road situated in Purok 5 and the installation of electricity in Purok 9.

At present, the Barangay is led by Barangay Captain Julius L. Oasa whom the people credited for the construction of the present Barangay Hall, Health Center, another Day Care Center and a Solar Drier. He was also ascribed for the installation of pipes for Potable Water system in Puroks 2, 4 and 5 as well as in Puroks 5 and 10 and a supply for the Barangay Hall. Another concrete road was laid in Purok 5 and construction of a lane canal in Purok 2 was done in his term. The people of the barangay also lauded the generosity of Mrs. Guellerma Oasa, Mr. Alfredo Lezondra and Mr. Reynaldo Santillan for donating the lot to where the Barangay Hall stands today.

Today, the people of Barangay Paalum are thankful of the recent developments in their community such that their agricultural products, the main source of income of the residents, can be transferred without much damage because of fine roads in the barangay. They are still hopeful of more progress for their community.

8. BARANGAY PANDAITAN

Before 1940s t he place was still a very large virgin forests and very rich with wild animals. The land was so fertile that there is abundance of sources of food. The first inhabitants were the natives of the Atadi Tribe headed by two datus namely Datu Aw-aw and Datu Lantaw. The natives lived simple lives. They get food from planting rice and sweet potatoes. They also hunt wild animals, birds and fishes.

In 1950s the inhabitants of the area called the place Pandaitan that came from the word Pigduwetan which means camaraderie among the people. At this time the migrants started to come in. Majority of these migrants were the Bisayans or Christians as what the natives popularly called them.These Christians recognized a leader in t6he person of Datu Carlos Pagcas an Igorot who came to live in the area. He was a man of courage, knowledgeable and knows how to speak the native dialect. Datu Carlos Pagcas married a native girl and were blessed with ten children. Other known Bisayans or Christians at that time living in the area were Felipe Saramosing, Doroteo Zafra, Ambrosio Cano, Isaac Relampagos and Vitaliano Valentos. This group of people migrated in the area for the purpose of owning a land. They were able to own land through the barter system.

And in 1957-1967 this was the time when the area was made into a regular Barangay. Datu Carlos Pagcas was appointed Tenyente del Baryo. His councilors were Doroteo Zafra, Ambrosio Cao, Vitaliano Balentos, Mr. Bangcas and Mr. Bantao. The Barangay Treasurer at that time was Flaviano Imbo. After the local officials were in place, they applied for registration to be under Panabo which is the nearest municipality. The local officials served the barangay for ten years.

In the year 1967-1970 through the survey made by the Bureau of Lands, it was found out that Barangay Pandaitan is still within the boundary of Davao City. It was then transferred back within the jurisdiction of Davao City. the first election took placed.. There were two aspirants who run for the position of Barangay Captain. They were Carlos Pagcas and Felipe Saramosing. Felipe Saramosing became the barangay captain and his councilors were Cesario Fuentes, Carlos Sampiano, Vicente Zafra, Makisasor Makabilan, Cedonia Relampagos and Peligrina Balentos.The local officials were able to contribute a little development towards the barangay.

In 1970-1981 Sitio Tibungol of Barangay Pandaitan was left behind compared to other sitios in terms of development. This was due to a person who took the initiative of leading the sitio in the person of Felix Medalla. His group facilitated the move to separate the sitio from Barangay Pandaitan. They planned of turning the sitio into a regular barangay. Their proposal was not approved because the size of the area and population was very small. The second barangay election happened and there were two contenders for the highest post in the Barangay government. They were Carlos Pagcas and Felipe Saramosing who was the incumbent barangay captain at that time. Carlos Pagcas became the new barangay captain and the following were his councilors; Henaro Elio, Rafael Dasok, Francisco Fuentes , Cesario Fuentes, Peligrina Balentos, Cedonia Relampagos and Lucio Saligumba. It was September 21, 1972 when Martial Law was declared by President Marcos.

In 1982-1988 the third election for barangay officials took place. The incumbent barangay captain did not anymore run for office at that time, instead he indorsed one of his trusted councilors in the name of Lucio Saligumba. Ruperto Labiaga Sr. one of the contenders won over Lucio Saligumba who worked as security guard in one of the private companies in Compostela Valley. The barangay councilors at that time were Wilfredo Manco, Pedro Aparri, Pedro Pilongo, Frank Sato, Roberto Ruiz ug Florendo Sevilla. Barangay captain Labiaga Sr. did not finish his term because of his sudden death. Wilfredo Manco who was the first councilor became the barangay captain.The barangay council members served their constituents for seven years. There was noticeable change observed in the barangay during their term.

By the year 1989- 1994 Ms. Corazon Aquino became the president of the Philippines. Martial Law was repelled. At this time there were changes made in the Philippine Constitution. One of this changes was in the manner of electing the barangay officials. Voters choose eight people who run for office. The person with highest votes will become the barangay captain. The fourth barangay election took place. Mr. Ananias A. Verzano Sr. became the barangay captain and his councilors were Pedro Aparri, Jose Amban, Claro Abellon, Florendo Sevilla, Bebino Garces and Bernardo. Julio Jr.. They served their constituents for five years. They established some projects during their term.

And in 1994-1997 The fifth barangay election happened. Six peoplewere hopefuls for the position of barangay captain. Mr. Bebino Garces got the post and his councilors were Albino Relampagos, Paulino Verzano, Aquino Mansumilay, Florencio Mangco, Antonio Imbo, Edwin Omo and Ruel Paa.

During the year 1997-2002 In the sixth local election, six people aspired to become barangay captain of Pandaitan. Mr. Ananias Verzano Sr.won over the other five and his officials were Mario Tinay, Gloria Cal, Alan Gutierrez, Antonio Imbo, Florencio Mangco and Alfonso Laigo. Rowil Canlobo was the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman. Mr. Rodolfo Tinay was the Treasurer and Mr. Mario Imbo Sr. was the Secretary. They served the people of Pandaitan for five years.

In 2002-2005 The constituent of Barangay Pandaitan still voted for Mr. Ananias Verzano Sr. for Barangay Captain. His councilors were Lorenzo T. Verzano, Rowil Canlobo, Mariolito Tinay, Edwin Omo sr., Crispin Alo Jr., Maio Imbo Sr, and alan Gutierrez. The Sangguniang Kabataan reprsentative at this time is Jenerin Paa. ^The barangay Secretary is Virgilio Braceros and the barangay treasurer is Charlyn Canlobo. There were three non-government//peoples organization representatives in the barangay development council. They were Claro Abellon, Teresita Mangco, Antonio Introso and Danilo Pacatan.

And during the year 2006-2010 still the incumbent Brgy. Captain won over the contenders. Thecouncilors were Lorenzo T. Verzan o, Rowil V. Canlobo, Cecilia V. Baguio,Felisa B. Baucan, Ma. Zenaida B. Paa, Mariolito B. Tinay, Eunice E. Casanoba and the Sk Chairwoman was Herlyn P. Balaquinto..The treasurer was Charlyn Enriquez and the acting barangay secretary is the BRK himself Mr. Ruel G. Paa due to the unexpected tragedy happened to Mr. Virgilio Braceros. He suffered gunshots in his body by the unidentified armed men near in his house.

9. BARANGAY PAQUIBATO PROPER

Before 1956 Ata Tribe was the first settlers of the place .In 1956 Brgy. Paquibato Proper was established in April 1956 under the leadership of Datu Gumansing, Datu Maing and Camini Maudi. Paquibato Proper abounds with natural resources. Most of the forests were unscathed. The first Teiente del Barrio was Mr. Jovito Cabrera. Christian people together with the natives (Aetas) lived peacefully in the place. The name Paquibato came from the word Pakibato which means rocks on the river. Other version said that it came from a sports or game of the natives which they called it Dog-pak-bato, which means throwing of big stones.

In 1963 Primary and Elementary School was established in the place located at Purok Narra. It was made of nipa. Logging concession started on this year.Also in the year 1972 the 2nd elected Brgy. Captain was Mr. Ipitacio Pelayo. Corn Mill, Catholic Chapel and Church of SDA started the establishment of first and second year high school level. There was already a public utility vehicle but a very bad road to travel.

And in 1981-1989 Mr. Celerino Paig was elected as the 3rd Barangay Captain. He accomplished projects like roads, school development, water system, barangay hall, district hospital and multi-purpose building. Civilian Home Defense Force (CHDF) was also established the residents/natives leave/vacated the area in 1987 because of Pangayaw.During the year 1989-1994 Brgy. Captain Melecio Escobidial, the 4th barangay captain, continue in the development of the area like the water system, school building and road maintenance. Establishment of the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) in the barangay.In 1994-2001 During the time of Brgy. Captain Pronilo T. Sorio, he established puroks and Araw ng barangay which falls every January 30. Feast day every April 14. He also initiated infrastructure projects like road concreting and bridges. The first dispersal ofanimal and fruit trees, modern technique of farming from City Agriculturists Office and CityVeterinarians Office. Farm to market road and electricity

And by the year 2001-2004 - present Brgy. Captain Alexander Cardiente is the present administration who also strives hard for the development of Barangay Paquibato Proper.And in 2004-2007 Mr. Alexander Cardiente was elected as a Barangay Captain, he also strives to continue developed our Barangay. In his administration manyinfrastructure project were buil like Gym, and the new building for Day Care Center, Multi purpose building, and three hanging bridges, and road maintenance. Our peace in order were probably at risk sometimes because of the arm conflict between the arm forces and the new peoples army but as far as our barangay status none of our barangay officials helped to improve and developed our barangay.

And during 2008-2010 Mr. Pronillo Sorio was re-elected as a Barangay Captain. He also implemented infrastructure projects in our barangay like box culvert in Purok Acacia; Riprap at Purok Narra, and other road maintenance. Peace in order was also in good condition evenh sometimes bothered of insurgency. Barangay Officials helped each other the improvements of the barangay.

10. BARANGAY PARADISE EMBAC

Old-timers of Paradise Embac could well-remember that in the 1930s this area was once the domain of Embac, a Datu of the Atas, and the father of Macabilan Embac. The natives called this place Kanang-nangan or Wooded Place. When the elder eventually died in 1946, the younger Embac inherited the leadership of his father and led the Atas. Similar to other natives, they live on staples from hunting wild animals and farming. Around this time, a few non-natives, Christians like the Bahusong Family and Muslims like Max Masahod settled in the area this was the start of the growth of the community.

By-the-by, people poured in the area and ten years later, in 1956, a market was established en-route for the steady growth of economic activities of Paradise Embac and the natives started to done clothing of the civilized world. With more people living in the area, it is more fitting to choose leaders that would steer the activities of the community. In such a need, Juan Navarro became the first non-native leader of Paradise Embac or Teniente del Barrio, instated through popular vote by the residents. Two years later, economic activities surged as the Dalisay Logging Concessionaire cleared areas for roads transecting from Paquibato to Mapula, to which case also increased the population in these areas.

As residents came in numbers and families grew, their children had to be educated. In 1959, a school was built using indigenous materials Paradise Embac Primary School, offering Grades 1 and 2, under the School District of Davao del Norte. The first teacher was Mr. Apolinario Talisik. Eventually, the school offered additional grades (3 and 4) as well as new building funded by the Presidential Assistance on Community Development4. On the same year, Diosdado Luayon became Teniente Del Barrio succeeding Juan Navarro. In 1960 a year later, the chapel in Purok 3 was built, in honor of San Vicente Ferrer.Shortly thereafter, in 1964, the community was divided into two jurisdictions one under Davao City and the other to Davao del Norte.

A year after the division, the Primary school ascended to full Elementary, around which time the natives adopted technologies from the outsiders. By 1968, Mario dela Cerna Sr. was elected Barangay Captain who died 9 months later and Ramon Monque succeeded him. In 1969, another building, a Marcos-Type, was built for the school.

The division of the Barangay further worsens the stability of leadership when two Barangay Captain laid claim of the whole barangay. In 1972, Basilio Alfeche and Sergia Baguio created a schism of the resident because each leader was seated barangay captain; the former created his home his office while the latter occupied the newly built Barangay Hall under Davao Citys juridistion. This was the time of great turmoil in the Philippines, when the Martial Law was implemented after supposed threats to the government; subversive activities were also carried-out in Barangay Paradise Embac led by Cesar Araa Sr. around 1978. The District of Paquibato was infamous for this type of activities where until now it is still alleged to be a Hot Spot for clandestine operations of the Revolutionaries or of Rebellious Forces. Whereas Paradise Embac became a chartered Barangay of Davao City in 1979 under the late Elias Lopez, former Mayor of the city - peace and order situation was threatened while the communitys leader, Barangay Captain Capiz was killed in an ambush8. Narciso Seisa took-over his post after the incident. Yet, ascending to Barangay status, threat to the communitys leadership was replicated in 1980 when Basilio Alfeche was also killed in an ambushed allegedly executed by the New Peoples Army (NPA). Aquilina Alfeche was to succeed him until 1983 when Narciso Seisa was elected Barangay Captain, leading the community until 1986.

In 1986, Rosalinda dela Cerna became Barangay Captain who resigned after sometime, succeeded by Genoveva Bunayog. As the nation united to oust a long-time despot, the people of Paradise Embac decided that unity is the key to the communitys progress, (the decision to unite and mend could be the result of the schism in 1972 and the division of 1964). Strengthening the communitys coherence, however, in 1987, the people of the barangay fled the area because of the NPAs increasing pressure on their lives. On 9th of May 1988, Commander Parago disarmed the elements of the Civilian Home Defense Force in the area. From 1987 to 1989, threats and strife between the Government Army and the Rebels ensued; allegedly, the 64th and 59th Infantry Battalions of the Philippine Army harassed the men of Paradise Embac. On 5th of November 1990, a bombing incident took the lives of Ferdinand and Sabas Yanow and wounded another 9 people, because of an encounter between the Rebels and Government forces.

Until this time, the situation of Barangay Paradise Embac is still unclear with regard to peace and order, although the 1990s was relatively silent. Aquilina Alfeche was elected Barangay Captain in 1991 leading the community until 1994 and spearheaded the construction of the Barangay Health Center and Basketball Court. In 1994, Mario dela Cerna Jr. succeeded Mrs. Alfeche and added projects such as concreting roads and construction of another Basketball court, located in Purok 5. Afterwards, in 1997 Alfredo Balansag Sr. was elected as Barangay Captain. Electricity reached the community, as well as water supply as reservoirs were constructed for this purpose. Furthermore, Barangay Captain Balansag also spearheaded the construction of a Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement in Puroks 6 and 7, three Day-Care Centers and the rip wrapping of roadside canals.

Since the Barangay was created on the year 1959 until 2003 we have accomplish projects which is (5) five school building with Elementary teacher, (3) three Day Care Centers with Day Care workers. The cemented road, Sitio road, Office of the ATADE building, Barangay Hall, with 2 storey, Heath Center, Barangay Police Station, (4) four multi-purpose pavements, water system, (2) two community stage, Cooperative and Electricy- DLPC. On-going projects are additional cemented road, expansion of our water system and they open the Paradise Embac National High School started with (4) building and theres (2) barangay paid teachers.

There are four religious sectors in the barangay: Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, One Way Outreach and Islam. ATA Trives are also Christian. The barangay have 11 puroks and seven sitios: Bajada, Tagaytay, Maripon, Lote-Lote, Christorey and Ginubatan. Inahan sa Kanunay Panabang, Sto. Nio, Cristoong Hari is the Saint Patron of the barangay. April 4-5 is the Fiesta celebration of Sr. San Vicente Ferrer. June 29 is the Araw ng Barangay Paradise Embac.

When the time come to elect a new set of Barangay Officials during the 2010 National and Local elections the former Barangay Captain was run for the position of Brgy. Councilor because he is in 3rd tern as Baranagy Captain ,instead of Brgy. Captain. While his retired Public Teacher wife Mrs. Charito B. Balansag declared as the new Barangay Captain. In her two years now for being the head of the barangay. She made the Brgy. as good as before she is now presently handling the continuous peace and order, making good projects, support the clean and green program and harness the undying support of the local government as well as National Program. The Barangay is now blooming for better future specially for the economic factor in which the Barangay exist.

11. BARANGAY SALAPAWAN Barangay Salapawan, long ago, was once a picture of abundance and had sufficiently nurtured the Ata Tribe who roamed about its land. In the 1920s, Datu Laidan was known to have led the Atas innurturing their individual families and was revered for his leadership. Like most of the native tribes, they farm the lands by clearing the forest through Slash and Burn method (Kaingin). Every abundant harvest is followed by a Sahako-on or a thanksgiving ritual to the gods for the favorable yield.

Sometime in 1932, a marketplace was built in the area which was called Tando-an (market). The place had no name yet and was commonly called sa lapawan (in the overflow) because people popularly go there on market day. Lapaw is a Visayan term for Over. The word Salapawan is coined because of a phenomenon in the river nearby where a perfectly cone stone beautiful and shiny is seen when the water is low and will eventually be overflowed (malapawan) when flood came. Sa lapawan eventually became Salapawan and the name got hooked-up with the area then on. By the early 50s, Datu Laidan died. He was succeeded by Datu Bayanban, who was also named first Teniente Del Barrio of Salapawan. At this time, the lush forest in Salapawan began to denudate because of the constant slash and burn method.

In 1958, a group of Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) arrived in Salapawan and provided the community with the first Primary School and evangelization by establishing the SDA Church. Josue Layon, an Adventist was respected as the first teacher of the school.

The introduction of formal education and religious doctrines brought some changes to the natives in their aspirations for the community. The appointed officials to lead them and drafted a petition for the creation of Sitio Salapawan into a regular Barangay to the office of the Presidential Arm on Community Development (PACD), now known as the Department of Internal and Local Government. Finally, on the 19th of June 1965, the 5th National Congress of the Republic of the Philippines approved the Revised Charter of Davao City (Republic Act 4354) creating _____ localities into Barangays, including Salapawan, designating it under the Political District of Paquibato.

Five years later, in 1970, Mario Umbaloy was appointed Capitan Del Barrio, replacing Datu Bayanban.For 9 years he led the community and facilitated the establishment of the first Barangay Hallin Salapawan during his last term in 1979. Later that year, Ali Acalan took over the leadership of the Barangay. Also in 1979, a rebellion-cum-pangayaw (tribal war) against the government of Davao City erupted from a Barangay nearby. Datu Ramon Ali of Barangay Tapak rampaged with indiscriminate killings within his Barangay, including the neighboring communities, causing mass evacuation by the residents to farther areas. For almost a year, the uprising continued, until a negotiation settled the unrest and the inhabitants began to return in the area. In 1980, most of those who settled back reside at Sitio Kinsikinsi; they proposed that the Barangay site should be transferred to Pungko Hill, between Centro Salapawan and Sitio Kiman-anaw. The proposal was not fulfilled because of some circumstantial deterrents and the Seat of Government was still in Centro Salapawan.

For many decades, Barangay Salapawan at last instate Lorenzo Pendio as its first elected Barangay Captain in 1989. It was during this year that the Barangay Council set the first Araw ng Salapawan (Salapawan Day) on August 24-25 and it was celebrated annually since then. Barangay Captain Pendio continued to discharge his duties and responsibilities aiming at the direction of real and true development. This desire of improving Barangay Salapawan was continued by Domingo Bucayla after succeeding Lorenzo Pendio in the 2002 Local Elections.

In2003 Barangay Captain Doming Bucayla was elected .Development of Roads to school, for health assistance and etc. Transfer the barangay Salapawan to Upper Salapawan for immediate construction of road connecting to Barangay Mapula. And in 2007 Bragy. Health Center was constructed, Day Care Center, Elementary School, Tribal Hall, Rice and Corn Mill.

And in the year 2010-2013 Membership of BDC Doming Bucayla, Saidon Cayogan, Manuel Gumaanon, Maglandao Unsad, Benjamin Panaloy, Pepe Pendio, Doro Eway, Mercy Manlangan Sangguniang Kabataan Representative,Simboy Dumalay Barangay Secretary ,Ana Adang BarangayTreasurer,Banawan Guilingan ,Congressman Representative Mylene Garcia NGOs / POs Representatives Leonardo Apad,Teban Gelingan ,David Matalla .

12. BARANGAY SUMIMAO In 1959, Barangay Sumimao was a growing community of natives and outsiders, settling in the area. In that year, under the leadership of Otay Apino appointed Teniente Del Barrio of the community decided to adopt the name of Sumimao for the area a decision convened by the Atas and Visayan settlers. Their lives were simple, thriving on sweet potatoes and cassava, planting corn to sell and the profit to buy rice for staple. The Filipinista build the first church in the area.

A year after the adaptation of the name for the community, Nimesio Villejo succeeded Otay Apino of the leadership. In 1962, three years after the community was formally known as Sumimao, it had also ascended into Barangay Status and the third Teniente Del Barrio, Domingo Montealto became its first Barangay Captain. In 1970, a Health Center was built to serve the people of Barangay Sumimao along with a new building for the Sumimao Elementary School. Yet, Communist Revolutionaries also dominated the area when in that same year Revolutionary Taxes were collected from the people. Routes were blocked by NPAs resulting to constant encounters with the paramilitary Civilian Home Defense Force. Sotero Mahilum was the first resident to have died in these encounters and many more were killed afterwards. For many years, this specter never leaved the barangay. Even so, the religious never failed to reach the barangay, in 1981 a chapel was built Dedicated to San Isidro Labrador; Demas Oxtero was to deal with the charges of the chapel. In 1983, a Basketball Court was laid. Progress was slow lest encounters of the NPAs and the Military might ignite anytime. Yet, the people did not fret to fight back, for in the 9th of March 1987 the Alsa Masa started to operate led by Leonardo V. Robleda, to drive away the Revolutionaries. From that year on up to the present, March 9 became Araw ng Sumimao and Celebrated annually.

For almost 27 years, Domingo Montealto led Barangay Sumimao and in 1989 passed on the leadership to Gomercindo Villejo. In Villejos time he was able to procure a Water System for the community (located at Puroks 1 and 2) in 1990 and the concreting of roads in 1992. Sumimao Day Care Center was opened on 18th of July 1994, on a temporary site. In 1995 the Multi-Purpose Building was built. In December 1, 1997, a new Primary School was opened in Bacsarpa. The barangay built a Solar Dryer in 1998 as well as another Day Care Center. They built the Stage a year later (1999, along with a comfort room for the facility), and in 2000 extended the water system to include Puroks 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Then in 2003 Jessielito C. Areja became Barangay Captain where he added more projects for the Barangay. He was able to procure a water reservoir; more roads are concreted, extended the water supply and another Day Care Center. In July 2003, Sumimao National High School was opened. In that same year the present Barangay Hall was also built as seat for the leaders of the barangay.

The recent decade saw a fast tracked infrastructure development in Barangay Sumimao, but strife between the military and the NPAs still looms the area. On May 16, 2004 PFC Angel Alfeche died in an encounter between these forces; three months later in August 27 another encounter was to happen. It was then the leadership of Barangay Sumimao, aspiring for peace, order and progress for the community formed the CVO and trained people to safeguard these aspirations.

13. BARANGAY TAPAK

Somewhere in the Municipality of Panabo, Davao del Norte, a place named Sungkulan was inhabited by the Ata indigenous people lead by Datu Gapaw who at the same time gave such name of their domain from the word sungkulan which means a small river. It was traced back sometime in the early 50s based on the narration by one of the participants in Participatory Rapid Appraisal Workshop.

Later in 1960s under the regime of Datu Giamala Onsilag as recalled by one of the elderly, Sungkulan was replaced by the name Tapak. Accordingly, based on the parable, there was a man from the adjacent place dubbed as Ilang-ilang and part of the Municipality of Talaingud, Davao del Norte, seeking for help from the leaders of Sungkulan. A man was wearing a tattered pant that badly needed for a repair.

Out of the benevolence of Datu Onsilag and other elderly leaders of the place, they eventually repaired the pants of that man. They even help solved the other problems of that man and send him home to Ilang-ilang bringing carabao, horse and agong as assistance for him to start his life anew. Since then, giving interventions by the elderly of Sungkulan to the people coming from other places became an eventual tradition which influenced in the coining the new name of Tapak.

The new name Tapak was derived from the dialect term tapak which means in English word - to repair tattered clothing. The totality of the word tapak evolved a connotation for a helping hand of the residents of the said place ready at all times when somebody seeks for their assistance. It was the very reason why Sungkulan was replaced by the word Tapak. As they continue their social, political and economic undertakings with their enthusiasm to improve their lives, together with the government they were able to establish the first Tapak Primary School built in 1963. The school was headed by the first teacher named Mr. Roberto Echeveria who hailed from Malagunan, Sirawan, DavaoCity. At the same time, some missionaries from the FOURSQUAREGOSPELCHURCH established the first Christian church in the place and started to invite the indigenous people to join in their mission to promote the good doctrines of their religion. As a result, the sect of Four Square dominated in the place in terms of membership over other religion. It was only until 1965 by virtue of the power of the City Council of Davao and by the proposition of Tapak Ata tribal residents under the leadership of Datu Giamala Onsilag, Tapak became a regular barangay of DavaoCity under Paquibato District.

Sometime in 1979 Datu Ramon Ali succeeded Datu Giamala Onsilag. He was then appointed as the first tenyente del baryo on the same year. During this period, with reference to the celebration of Araw ng Barangay held by other barangays of DavaoCity, the leadership of Datu Ramon Ali with the concurrence of the first appointed barangay councilors decided unanimously to join also in such celebration. Thus, they passed a resolution declaring unspecific date of the Araw ng Tapak celebration in 1974. Barangay Captain Warlito Pandia was re-elected in 1997 and this latest barangay election dated July 15, 2002. In 1991 Barangay Captain Ramon Ali died. And also in 1991-1994-Ben G. Allan, became the barangay captain .

And in the year 1994-2006-Warlito T. Pandia was the barangay captain elect. -primary school in purok Mirol-o was established.-solar drier was constructed in some puroks-reservoir was put up during the time -40 meters of road concreting-SK building in Purok Lubo was constructed -Day Care center was constructed o 2006-2010-Barangay Captain Epefania A. Pandia the wife of ex-barangay captain Warlito T. Pandia o 2010-Truck for barangay property service National High School building was constructed in Tapak Proper.-120 meters road opening of purok Paraiso-6 meters concrete road in purok Butay 2010-2013-Rolly G. Latawan is the present Barangay Captain.

IIIPROFILE OF PAQUIBATOa. DEMOGRAPIC PROFILEAreaTotal PopulationAve. Annual Growth RatePopulation Projection

2000200120022003200420052006

Paquibato District35,2702.2636,06736,88237,71638,56839,44040,331

Colosas4,148(0.81)4,1144,0814,0484,0153,9833,950

Fatima (Binowang)2,501(1.81)2,4562,4112,3682,3252,2832,241

Lumiad1,2391.881,2621,2861,3101,3351,3601,385

Mabuhay9527.571,0241,1021,1851,2751,3711,475

Malabog10,7062.3610,95911,21711,48211,75312,03012,314

Mapula1,8208.901,9822,1582,3502,5602,7873,036

Panalum1,2244.971,2851,3491,4161,4861,5601,637

Pandaitan2,7941.972,8492,9052,9623,0213,0803,141

Paquibato (Poblacion)1,8451.451,8721,8991,9261,9541,9832,011

Paradise Embak2,0284.502,1192,2152,3142,4182,5272,641

Salapawan9294.909751,0221,0721,1251,1801,238

Sumimao1,4514.911,5221,5971,6751,7581,8441,935

Tapak3,6332.093,7093,7863,8663,9464,0294,113

Total35,27036,12837,02937,97538,97140,01741,118

b. GENERAL PROFILE

IVTHE QUEST FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN PAQUIBATO DISTRICT

a. The Militants Side:The peace advocacy group Exodus for Justice and Peace is calling for the immediate pull-out of military troops staying inside the community in Paquibato District as it has caused fear among residents. The group presented in a press briefing their peace mission in Barangay Pandaitan where they found soldiers belonging to the 69th IB of the Philippine Army using the barangay hall as post and detachment.Bishop Modesto Villasanta of the United Church of Christ in thePhilippines (UCCP) and EJP convener said this is endangering the lives of civilians especially children.This purposeful and witting act by the military to undermine the local government functions and civilian supremacy and the gross violation of the rights of women and children go beyond what is humane, Christian-like and what is mandated in the International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Villasanta said.The groups peace mission was able to document the 69th IB encamping and using of the second floor of the barangay hall in Pandaitan where a day-care school is using the first floor.In a video presented during the briefing, the day-care teacher Mutya Acosta said the children are in constant fear due to the presence of the army in the barangay hall. She added that some children do not like to attend classes because they can see uniformed men with high-powered firearms roaming around.The 69th IB commander Lt. Col. Inocencio Pasaporte told Davao Today that the soldiers are staying in an abandoned barangay building which was offered by the local officials for the conduct of the peace and development outreach program.This was refuted by Bishop Villasanta, The 4,200 individuals living in Barangay Pandaitan share this collective suffering and affliction wrought by the Oplan Bayanihans peace and development program.Villasanta said the EJP will lobby with local and national government agencies and other human rights groups for the pullout of troops in Paquibato District.Childrens advocacy group Kabiba Alliance for Childrens Rights also urged the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commisson on Human Rights (CHR) and the local government of Davao to support EJPs call.During the peace mission, Kabiba hung a streamer at the main gate of the barangay hall to protest the soldierss presence in the building. The streamer came from the United Nations Childrens Fund (Unicef) and invoked Republic Act (RA) 7610, which said Ang paaralan ay lugar ng kapayapaan. Huwag gamitin bilang command post, barracks, detachment, supply post. (A school is a place of peace. Do not utilize it as command post, barracks, detachment, supply post).RA 7610 provides for stronger deterrence and special protection against child abuse, exploitation and discrimination, and for other purposes.In a statement, Kabiba spokesperson Lovely Caragdao said an estimated 2,800 children are victims of military encampment and violations of the rights of the child. We must save our children and our childrens school to protect their rights to safety and development, Caragdao added.The mission noted Barangay Pandaitan has 702 families or 11,509 individuals with 5,708 of these are children.

b. The Government Side:Local residents of Paquibato District, Davao City denounced support to the CNN and participated in the Peace building Seminar initiated by the 1003rd Brigade thru the 69th Infantry Battalion in partnership with the City Government of Davao on May 15-17, 2014 at Paquibato Elementary School.The 3-day seminar aimed to reinforce the longing of the Paquibato residents to Peace and sustainable development in their locality. There were lectures from National Statistics Office-Davao City, DA, DENR and DSWD for the participants information on their current Thrusts and programs.The seminar concluded with a thousand of Paquibato Peace advocates with the thirteen barangay captains led by the ABC President Hon Bebot Nio pronouncing their support to the AFP and to the Government as a whole. Thanks to the AFP for facilitating this kind of activity and to the government, this is the right time to talk about peace not just with the government but among us, the residents of Paquibato one of the participants said.The AFP as well as the local sectoral leaders proclaimed their unending commitment to Peace and Development in Paquibato District, Davao City during the closing ceremony of Peace Building seminar on May 17, 2014 at Paquibato Elementary School. The ceremony was attended by the Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte represented by Ret. Col. Yusof Jimlani; commander Eastern Mindanao Command Lt. Gen. Ricardo Rainier Cruz III AFP; commander 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Maj. Gen. Ariel B Bernardo AFP; and commander 1003rd Infantry Brigade, Col. Harold N. Cabreros. The participants and the AFP with the City government of Davao city made the symbolic flying of white balloons and doves as an emblem of peace and freedom from armed struggle.The AFP with the support of the City government of Davao will stay committed to the conduct of Peace and Development Outreach Program in Paquibato with our Project QUEPEPA (Quest for Peace in Paquibato) especially that we already gain the cooperation of the locals in Paquibato Col Harold N Cabreros said during the closing ceremony.

Tired of the incessant extortion and harassment being conducted by the New People's Army (NPA), residents of Paquibato District, Davao City have expressed their collective anger against the rebel group and vowed to do everything they can to prevent the latter from setting up base camps in their locality. This was revealed by 1003rd Infantry Brigade commander Col. Harold Cabreros in a statement forwarded to the Philippines News Agency Tuesday. He said that this statement by Paquibato District residents came out during their "Peace-Building Seminar" which was held in conjunction with the 69th Infantry Battalion and City Government of Davao last May 15 to 17. Cabreros stated that the three-day seminar was aimed at providing peace and sustainable development in the locality. There were also lectures from National Statistics Office-Davao City, Department of Agriculture, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Department of Social Welfare and Development for the participants information on their current thrusts and programs.

The seminar concluded with a thousand of Paquibato Peace advocates with the participation of 13 barangay chairmen led by Association of Barangay Captains president Bebot Nio stressing their support to the military and to the government. The Armed Forces of the Philippines with the support of the City Government of Davao will remain committed to the conduct of Peace and Development Outreach Program in Paquibato with our Project QUEPEPA (Quest for Peace in Paquibato) especially that we already gain the cooperation of the locals in Paquibato, Cabreros concluded.

H E A D Q U A R T E R S1003RD INFANTRY (RAPTOR) BRIGADE10TH INFANTRY (AGILA) DIVISION, PABrgy New Visayas, Sto Tomas, DDN

LIST OF NEUTRALIZED CNN PERS FOR CY 2012

Nr.NAMEAGEALIASADDRESSFRONT/UNITPOSITIONDATE OF ENTRY IN THE CTMDATE OF SURRENDER/NEUTRALIZATIONUNIT RESPONSIBLEREMARKS/STATUS

01Noel Soro27@NoelBrgy Osmena, Compostela CVPPBC1MBR20 Jan 12103MICO

02Socel Serondo Bacordo@BADIDAY, (NPSRL)Brgy Fatima, PDDCPBC 1, SMRCMEDIC241400 Jan 2012HTFD (with CDR)

03Robin Gumalay Y Guling18@TomasSo Malicongcong, Brgy Marilog, Marilog Dist Davao CityPBC-1, SMRC (RI)102000 Feb 1284IB (with CDR)Use as guide

03Rene Casal27@RENEBrgy Datu Davao, Laak, CVPPBC-1Elements05 March 2012DNPPO/1003Bde (With CDR)

04Richie Butig16So Mnipis, Paquibato proper, PDDCPBC 1MemberMar 201015 Apr 1269IBCustody of 69IB

05Rechie Buntig (NOBL)@ RICHIEManipis, Paquibato Dist, DCPBC1Elements-151700 April 1269IBCustody in 69IB

06Ruel Inangoy Y Landas36@Jingoy 2So Kalayaan Brgy Tamugan MDDCPBC 1TL Baking, Tresira,Basil Pltn15-16 Sep 1212 May 1284IB

07Resty Malaras Montargo19@AseroPrk Maligaya, Brgy Saloy,Calinan DCPBC 1PG,1ST Sqd Basil PltnJAN 201101 Jun 12TFDavao

08Rey Luyocan 17 @poloyProper PDDCPBC1Mbr28 July 12PAF

09Aljonh Ampan Y Camatura17@DodongSo Kabagtukan,Calinan,DDCPBC1Revolutionary Integration19 May 1212 Oct 1284IB

10Eliniza Garcia Y Lumantas22@SaysaySo Bajada, Brgy Paradise Embac, PDDCPBC 1NPAApril 1123 Oct 12103 MICO

11Robin Mandakawan Y Utang@ UtangBrgy Tapak PDDCPBC1Mbr25 Oct 12PAF

12Rodolfo Velos Lugas29@BunsoNew Pandan Panabo CityPBC1TL Baking,2 Sqd, Andoy Plt5n19 April 1230 Oct 12TF Davao

13Ricardo Mangitngit Y Toreno23@KardoLw Pandaitan,Paquibato DDCPBC1Baking TM, Primera Sqd01 Aug 1222 Nov 1260 IB

LIST OF SURRENDERY AS OF THE YEAR 2012

INCIDENTS

YEAR 2012

OOA 160900H May 2012, one (1) squad led by SSg Nepomoceno B Danga Jr (Inf) PA 69IB, 7ID,PA onboard one (1) civilian vehicle (Jeepney type) and two (2) motorcycles left the Bn Hq 69IB, Brgy Dalisay, Panabo City, DDN and proceeded towards Brgy Paradise Embac CAA Detachment Paq Dist, DC to deliver supplies and for other admin matters, While on their way, at vicinity So. Maripon Brgy Paradise, Paquibato District, Davao City one (1) improvised landmine exploded and followed by gun fire from the undetermined number of CTs. Troops of 69IB retaliated towards the enemy position. Said incident resulted to two (2) WIA: SSg Nepomoceno B Danga Jr (Inf) PA and Cpl Robert J Aquino (CE) PA, undet on enemy side and no casualties on the civilians. Wounded EP were immediately brought to Rivera Hospital Panabo City, DDN for proper medication and further evacuation to Panacan Station Hospital.

OOA 160950H May 12, Scout pltn led by 2LT MALINAO PA proceeded at the vic and scoured the area. At About 1200H 7EOD team led by Msg Olata PA, arrived in the scene and recovered: one (1) un-exploded landmine, one (1) blasting cap and MOL 78meters of wires at Brgy Paradise, Paquibato District, Davao City.

OOA 010650H August 2012, twelve (12) personnel of PDT Paquibato Proper, Brgy Paquibato Proper, Paquibato District, Davao City led by Sgt Luna D Mossilet of 69IB,7ID,PA while conducting combat patrol at vicinity Paquibato Proper, one (1) landmine exploded followed by sporadic gunfires from NPA believed to be under PBC1 that resulted to one (1) KIA Pfc Ricky T Estabillo while undetermined on enemy side. Said troops immediately returned fire toward enemy position and firefight lasted for about two (2) minutes. Enemies withdrew toward northwest direction.

OOA 012125H September 2012, grenade throwing incident at Brgy Fatima, Paquibato District, Davao City perpetrated by an unidentified person or group of persons while a circus show is performing at the said Brgy. PDT members who rendered security assistance reported that fifteen (15) civilians were wounded and no casulties on the Govt troops. Said wounded civilians were immediately evacuated to the nearest hospital in Panabo City, Davao Del Norte.

OOA 151830H Oct 12, a loud explosion of Improvised Landmined was heard at So Kimotod, Brgy Fatima, Paquibato District, Davao City. The victim was identified as Analyn Ballena, 23 years old, married, resident of So Kimotod, Brgy Fatima, Paquibato District, Davao City, was injured by blast coming from Improvised Landmine. Said blast occurred while her husband was burning the garbage of their surrounding. Said victim was brought to the nearest hospital.

YEAR 2013

OOA 120600H February 2013, one (1) squad, PDT Lumiad, C Coy under 2LT BRIAN J MALINAO (INF) PA of 69IB,7ID,PA situated at Brgy Lumiad while conducting patrol at vicinity So. Basak, Brgy Lumiad, Paquibato District, Davao City, a landmine exploded and followed by gun fires from the undetermined number of CTs. Troops retaliated toward enemy position. Said incident resulted to three (3) WIA: namely Cpl Aritalla (Inf) PA, Pfc Policarpio (Inf) PA and Pfc Cangayda (Inf) PA while undetermined on enemy side and no casualties on civilians.

OOA 120730H Feb 13, troops under 2LT MALINAO recovered more or less 60 meters of wires at the site. At about 0800H, said troops conducted Pulong-pulong to the residents of So Basak and So Tubod of Brgy Lumiad, Paquibato District, Davao City. Before the incident occurred, the PDT was scheduled to conduct Feeding Program activity at the Brgy.

OOA 241245H May 2013, joint operation of 69IB,7ID,PA and army intel at Brgy Upper Mabuhay, GC 51NYJ 794106, Paquibato District, Davao City led by Cpl Jerome A Padayao 853409 (INF) PA of 69IB intercepted at a checkpoint at Brgy Upper Mabuhay, Paquibato District, Davao City one (1) TMX motorcycle carrying six (6) IEDs (landmine) driver/courier was identified as Joey Atienza initial questioning revealed that subject was tasked to deliver the said items to SO. Tubod, Brgy Lumiad, Paquibato Dsitrict, Davao City..OOA 260600H Aug 13, one (1) Squad composed of one (1) CAA and eight (8) CVO Bahani led by CAA Loreto Dalag DS-G10-444498 of C coy 72IB,10ID, PA, assigned at Butay Det SO Butay, Brgy Tapak, Paquibato Dist, Davao City jump off Mangani Patrol Base and conduct combat Patrol at vic SO Laburon, Brgy Matupi, Bukidnon.

OOA 0900H Aug 13, while on their way going back to Mangani PB an Improvised Landmined attack at Vic SO Laburon and SO Mangani, resulted to WIA of CVO Julian Mandacawan of C Coy 72IB PA, on his head and CVO Onded Ambuas of C Coy 72IB PA, (KIA) was hit on his back body that caused his instantaneous death.

OOA121230H September 2013, one (1) Section, 69IB,7IB,PA under 2LT MANDA (INF) PA on against undetermined numbers of PBC 1 under @ Parago at vicinity So. Pag-asa, Brgy Paquibato, Paquibato District, Davao City. Firefight lasted for about twenty five (25) minutes afterwhich towards southern direction while MOL 5-8 NPAs were monitored proceeding towards north and northeast direction. Results of encounter: One (1) WIA Pfc Leo D Casiano 865387 (Inf) PA, incurred slight wounds on his face and some parts of his body caused by pieces of sharpnel while undetermined number on the enemy side. Troops recovered two (2) landmines, two (2) blasting caps, one (1) trigger device, personal belongings (sweat shirt, etc.), two hundred (200) mtrs

YEAR 2014

OOA 071230H March 2014, troops of B Coy, 69IB under LT ROSALEJOS (INF) PA, CO, B Coy, 69IB while onboard one (1) KM450 vehicle and traversing Malabog to KM 26 road was ambushed by MOL four (4) NPA's believed to be members of PBC 1 at vicinity KM 19, Brgy Malabog, Paquiobato Dist, Davao City followed by explosion of Improvised landmined. Troops immediately retaliated with fires that lasted at about five (5) minutes after which enemy withdrew towards north west towards Brgy Lumiad, Paquibato Dist, DC.Result of encounter: One (1) WIA (Cpl Elma (Inf) PA) on right shoulder while undetermined to the enemy side.

OOA 251615H April 2014, troops under 1LT FRANCISCO PONDOYO JR (INF) PA of A Coy, 69IB, while onboard one (1) KM250 and traversing the road at So. San Pablo, Brgy Fatima, Paquibato District, Davao City a landmine exploded, the vicinity perpetrated by two (2) NPAs members of PBC1 who immediate fled after the explosion toward northern direction. Result: No casualty was reported on the government troops and civilians. Discovered at the scene are the following items: MOL fifty (50) meters of wire; eight (8) pcs drycell batteries (1.5v); and one (1) cell phone.

OOA 170538H May 2014, 3rd Pltn (-), A Coy under 2LT ERIK GLEN A SANCHEZ (INF) PA, of 69IB encountered undetermined num of enemy at vicinity PUROK Mangga, Brgy Malabog, Paquibato District, Davao City. The NPA used improvised landmined and withdrew towards south direction going SO. Kiblatong, Brgy Paalun, Paquibato District, Davao City and firefight lasted for about Ten (10) minutes. At about 0700H same day, Two (2) WIAs were evacuated to Camp Panacan Station Hospital, Davao City for treatment by One (1) field ambulance of 69IB. the wounded personnel were Cpl Viado (INF) PA, and Pvt Ragasa (INF) PA both suffered splintered wounds on their right cheek caused by shrapnel from the IED attack Recovered MOL 100 Mtrs wire at the encounter site.

UPDATED CNN VIOLENT INCIDENTS AND MONITORED ACTIVITIES01 JAN 2014 - TODATE

MPS/CPSType of IncidentDate/Time and Place Identified CNN Group/AOR Synopsis/SummaryRemarks

PS7EncounterMay 23, 201410 mbrs of PBC-1On May 23, 2014 at about 3:00PM at Sitio San Miguel, Malabog, Paquibato District this City wherein COY of 69IB led 2LT AmadManda INF PA while conducting Reconnaissance, a group of estimated ten (10) LAGs believed to be under PBC-1 under LeoncionPitao alias PARAGO/TATAY encountered and firefight within 15 minutes. After, the enemy withdrew towards westward direction. Further, no casualty on both government and enemy side.Disseminated to all concern units

PS7landminingMay 17, 2014five (5) members of LAGsOn May 17, 2014 at about 5:30AM at PrkMangga, BrgyPaquibato District this City that 69th IB, PA led by 2LT Eric Glen Sanchez conducted a road security TGA peace Bdgl seminar at BrgyPaquibato Proper. While traversing to PrkMangga, BrgyPaquibato District a landmine exploded at the right side of the road then retaliated a firefight which took 10 mins to unknown group with estimated five (5) members of LAGs. For the government side, there are two (2) slightly wounded namely: CPL Rodrigo Viado and PVT Ragasa. Further, recovered from the explosion site are 150 meters electrical wire.

Disseminated to all concern units

PS7EncounterMay 1, 2014PBC-1On May 1, 2014, Scout Platoon under 69IB, PA led by 2LT ARANGO, 69IB, PA encountered undetermined number of LAG under BASIL Platoon of PBC-1 at SitioBintuin, Brgy Fatima, Paquibato District this City. Further, four (4) members of 69IB, PA were slightly wounded. Recovered from the scene: one (1) black pack and 100 meters electrical wire.

Disseminated to all concern units

PS7landminingApril 25, 2014PBC-1On April 25, 2014 at about 4:15PM, troops under 1LT Francisco B PonduyoJr CO of 69IB, PA while onboard on their KM450 truck traversing the road at Sitio San Pablo, Brgy Fatima, Paquibato District this City from Brgy Fatima Proper conducting lecture on the ongoing BPAT training upon their returned to base at said place were landmine by two (2) members of lawless armed group (LAG) believed to be members of PBC-1. Then after the landmine the CTs fled towards northern direction. However, no casualty was reported to both government side and local populace.

Disseminated to all concern units

PS7LandminingMarch 7, 2014four (4) members of undetermined NPA groupOn March 7, 2014 at about 12:30PM, troops under 69TH IB, PA while on board 1 km 450 truck while enroute bound to km 26 particularly at Upper KM 18, BrgyMalabog, Paquibato District was ambushed by estimated four (4) members of undetermined NPA group. Said troops immediately returned fire that lasted five (5) minutes to which the enemy drew towards Northwest of BrgyLumiad. Further, said ambush resulted to wounded of CPL Glenn H Emata and PFC Philip Moste