BARANGAY 12

Punong Barangay :
Demapanag, Harry A.
Kagawad:
Francisco,Edmundo
Diarota, Reynaldo
Timtiman, Virgie
Alcantara, Liberty
Agravante,Rodolfo
Ricablanca, Noel
Casiano, Rene
Contact Numbers: 
435-1717

INTRODUCTION
     Barangay 12 became the basic governmental unit in the nation's political structure year 1973, Presidential Decree No. 86-86A created Barangays to provide popular participation in shaping up public policy. All powers, functions, duties and responsibilities of Barrios, Assembly, Councils and Officials enumerated in the revised Barrio Charter (R.A. 3590) was assimilated by the Barangay. On December 17, 1985, City Ordinance No. 08 was created approving and adopting the recommeded delineation of Sixty One (61) Barangays in the City of Bacolod.

LAND AREA / LOCATION
     Barangay 12 is one of the Urban Barangay which is geographically located within the heart of the City Proper wherein big commercial establishments abound. It has a total land area of 8.0763 hectares. Under our jurisdiction, it is formed a letter J Barangay which consist of Two (2) Puroks namely Purok Malipayon and Purok Masinadyahon. It is bounded on the Northwest by Barangay 10, on the East is Barangay 21, passing along Gonzaga - San Juan Streets. On the North, along Rizal - Lacson Streets is Barangay 11 and on the Southeast along Locsin Street is Barangay 37, and on the Southwest is Barangay 13 along Luzuriaga - Locsin Streets. The fanous 'Manokan Country' can also be found in the Barangay native delicacy of the residents of Bacolod. 

SOCIAL WELFARE
     Barangay 12 has one (1) Day Care Center located below it's Barangay Hall. The Day Care Center catering the needy pre-school children and families with the assistance of the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), the Barangay Nutrition and Health Scholar.

HEALTH
     The health of the residents of Barangay 12, is one of the main program of the Barangay. Most of it's  indigent residents especially children suffer from all forms of malnutrition due to lack of food and proper sanitation.