ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT OF

BARANGAY OLD BALARA, QUEZON CITY

Nerlizabel Rose C. Caspe

BS Biology 4-1D
 CONTENTS

I. Introduction

II. Background of the study

a. History of the barangay

b. Barangay profile

VII.
Family Health Problem and Nursing Problem (with Problem Tree)
VIII. Analysis of Problems identified using the Problem Tree
IX.
List of Family Problems according to Priority
X.
Family Nursing Care Plan
XI.
Learning Insights
XII.
Recommendation
XIII. Appendices

IV.
Significance of the Study
a. Student Nurse
b. Family
c. Community
d. Barangay Health Worker
e. Clinical Instructor
INTRODUCTION
History of the Barangay

BARANGAY OLD BALARA

The Origin of Barrio Balara

Over a hundred years ago, there was a small but peaceful village where several wild trees
and thick cogon grass abound. There were only a handful of natives in this forest-like village who
had been leading a happy life tending their farms.
In one stretch of big trees covered land there were three little houses and solitary chapel
at a distance. In front of the chapel was a big shady tree.
One day, a troop of Spanish soldiers looking tired and weary, apparently after several
miles of hiking, dashed into village and right there and then decided to put up a temporary camp
under the big shady tree in front of the chapel. After taking several minutes of siesta in their newly
natives there were confused of what the name of the tree was. While he was pointing to the tree,
two tiny rats sneaked into one of the holes in the trunk of the tree. The poor native, who evidently
did not understand the soldier’s query, perplexingly answered, “Nabara! Nabara!” which means
“the rats could not get inside the hole”. The astonished soldier thought “Nabara” could only mean
the name of the place.
Thereafter, upon return of the troop to their headquarters, the Spanish soldier relying
merely on his vague memory, reported to his superior the name of the place where they had been
which referred to later as “Balara”.
As the years go by however, in order to preserve the original name of the village which
was popularly known as Balara, the later generation referred to the place as Old Balara, indicating
that there is a “New Balara” where at present, NAWASA Filtration Plant is located.

Source: Souvenir Program (May 8-9, 1989)

“Old Balara Barrio Fiesta in Honor
Of Nuestra Senora Dela Paz y Buenviaje
Quezon City Public Library, Q.C
Barangay Profile

Barangay Council
Of
Barangay Old Balara
(2010-present)

Barangay Officials: 40 Barangay leaders

Barangay Chairman:
BEDA T. TORRECAMPO

Barangay Kagawads:
BENJAMIN E. REYES
Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Ways & Means
Chairman, Committee on Education, Socio Cultural & Religious Affairs

ELMA P. ABUDA
Chairman, Committee on Livelihood, Trade & Commerce
Chairman, Committee on Public Works & Infrastructure

SALVACION “SALLY” C. DE JESUS

Chairman, Committee on Urban Poor Affairs and Peoples Participation
Chairman, Committee on Women & Families

SABINO “BHONG” C. PAMPLONA JR.

Chairman, Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs

NIDA V. SISTONA
Chairman, Committee on Health, Sanitation and Environment
RENATO “IMA” A. GRANADA
Chairman, Committee on Public Order and Safety
Chairman, Committee on Ethics and Blue Ribbon

ALLAN P. FRANZA
Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Communication
Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson:

KEVIN C. AQUINO
Chairman, Committee on Youth and Sports Development

Barangay Treasurer:
FE S. TOLENTINO

Barangay Secretary:
THERESA T. TAPADO-SISTONA

Barangay Health Worker:

1. Belen Manggahoc 4. Remigla Lingatong

2. Leonila Irabon 5. Victoria Litusquen
3. Concorcia Aldave 6. Salvacion Cullera

SK Officials:

1.Jericho Torrecampo 5. Michael Bernolla

2. Jonel Camacho 6. Michael Angelo Juanson
3. Terence Caindoy 7. Jonalyn Calanuga
4. Princess Manalastas 8. Joshua Aguilar
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA:
Total Population: 70,112 as of 2007 census
No. of Households: 15,807
Barangay Boundary
North: Holy Spirit & Pasong Tamo
West: Brgy. Culiat & U.P Campus
South: Loyola Heights & Pansol
East: Batasan
No. of Registered Voters: 29,620 as of May 2004 election
Total Precincts: 152
Polling Place:
 Old Balara Elementary School
 Old Balara Elementary School Annex
 Balara Academy
 North Susana Clubhouse, North Susana Executive Village
 Ayala Heights Clubhouse, Ayala Heights Village

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES:
Barangay Hall
 Barangay Matandang Balara Hall
Commonwealth Ave. corner Damayan St., Old Balara, Quezon City

Health Center
 Old Balara Health Center
Tandang Sora Ave., Old Balara, Quezon City

Private Hospital
 Gen. Miguel Malvar Hospital
531 Commonwealth Ave., Old Balara, Quezon City

Basketball Court/ Volleyball/ Tennis/ Others

 Talipapa Basketball Covered Court
Tandang Sora Ave. corner Capitol Hills Drive
Police Stations
 Barangay Police Community Precinct
Beside Barangay Hall

Churches
• Iglesia ni Cristo
Area 4 Luzon Avenue, Old Balara, QC

• Bethel Youth Fellowship

5 Doña Pilar St., Villa Beatriz Subdivision, Old Balara, QC

• Sons of Charity
Laura St., Old Balara, QC

• Our Beloved Christ Christian Church (OBCC)

Lakas St., Old Balara, QC

• Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines

(Maranatha Foursquare Gospel Church)
Purok 3 Area 5 Laura St., Old Balara, QC

• Luzon Avenue Foursquare Church

103 Area 1 Luzon Avenue, Old Balara, QC

• Balara Tabernacle Baptist Church

Area 1-B Old Balara, QC

• City Lighthouse Christian Ministries

307 Crissant Bldg., Old Balara, QC

• Luzon Living Faith Church

58 Samar St., Luzon Avenue, Old Balara, QC
 • Shiloh Fundamental Baptist Bible Church
104 Capitol Hills, Old Balara, QC

• Christ to the Philippines (Balara Chapter)

22 Road 2 Sapang Kangkong, Old Balara, QC

• Fullness of Christ International Ministries

7 South Zuzuaregui St., Old Balara, QC

• Apostolada De Maria Twin Heart of Jesus & Mary Religious Group

254 DMMA, San Rafael St., Old Balara, QC

Educational Institutions

Public
 Old Balara Elementary School
Tandang Sora Ave., Old Balara Quezon City

 Old Balara Elementary School Annex

Laura St., Old Balara Quezon City
 SOCIO-POLITICAL PROFILE

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Name: Barangay Matandang Balara
Area: 15
District: III
Manner of Creation: Quezon City Ordinance
Date created: May 10, 1962
Barangay Fiesta: every second Tuesday of May
Patron Saint: Nuestra Senora Dela Paz y Buenviaje

GEOGRAPHIC DATA:
Land Area: 521.6842 hectares
Boundaries: North- Republic Avenue and its eastward prolongation to Marikina River
(The north boundary was amended by BP 343 ANS 546 creating Batasan
Hills and Holy Spirit respectively)
East- Marikina River (boundary of Quezon City)
South- Quisenda creek and southwest boundary line of Piedad Estate
West- Commonwealth Avenue and Luzon Avenue

Terrain: The Barangay’s topography is largely alternating ridges and lowlands. It has a low
grade terrain and scattered steep slopes.

Climate: Distinct dry seasons from December to April and wet seasons from May to
November. Average temperature is lowest at 25C in January and highest
at 29 C in May

DEFINITION OF TERMS:
Immunization- is the process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against
an agent (known as the immunogen).
Extended - (or joint family) is a term with several distinct meanings. First, it is used synonymously
with consanguineous family. Second, in societies dominated by the conjugal
family, it is used to refer to kindred who does not belong to the conjugal
family.
Cohabiting- families that want to test their compatibility before they commit to a legal union
Decision making - is the natural or artificial removal of surface and sub-surface water from a
given area
Pollution- is the introduction of contaminants into an environment that causes instability, disorder,
harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e. physical systems or living
organisms .
Income- refers to consumption opportunity gained by an entity within a specified time frame,
which is generally expressed in monetary terms.
Human waste disposal - the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal, and
monitoring of waste materials
Garbage disposal - is a device, usually electrically-powered, installed under a kitchen sink
between the sink's drain and the trap which shreds food waste into pieces small enough
(generally less than 2mm)[1] to pass through plumbing
Congested- overfilled or overcrowded
Drainage- is the natural or artificial removal of surface and sub-surface water from a given area
Organization - is a social arrangement which pursues collective goals, which

controls its own performance, and which has a boundary separating it from its
environment.