BARANGAY 38

Punong Barangay :
Claver, Renato A.
Kagawad:
Mendoza, Manuel
Geroche, Jericho
Reyes, Jose Roy
Agpalo, Gener
Celis, Helen
Pelayo, Portia
Paz, Joey
Contact Numbers: 
0921324-8317

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
     Barangay 38 was officially created in January 5, 1973 into a Barangay by virtue by of P.D. No. 86 and 86-A stating that all barrios and poblacion in the Philippines will be change in to Barangays. Pursuant to R.A. 3590 as amended by P.D. 86 and 86-A all powers vested in the barrios shall henceforth be exercised by strengthen and defining the role of the Barangay. P.D. 86-A provides that the collective vies of the people shall be considered in the formation of national policies and programs.
     In the year 1972 the first designate Barangay Chairman of Barangay 38 was Miss Virgie Alcala and on April 16, 1973. City Mayor Hon Carlos Benares requested an Emergency Citizen Assembly purposely to appoint the corresponding Barangay Officials thru public nomination. Mr. Hilario Paz had been appointed Barangay Captain until the until the time in the year 1982 when PRESIDENT FERDINAND E. MARCOS called an election for barangay captain and councilmen throughout the country. The results of such election for Barangay Officials in accordance with the votes garnered are as follows to with.

     During the administration of OIC Mayor Amado Parreno in 1986-88, all Barangay Official were appointed for positions, Mr. Tibus, Sr. took oath of office asa Barangay Captain and appointment six persons as members of his Barangay Council.
     In 1988 the council of Barangay 38 was conducted as collegial election for barangayb officials. Mr. Agustin Alzaga was voted Barangay Captain and elected six councilmen and KB Chairman namely:

     Mr. Alzaga was not able to finish his terms as Barangay Captain due to his untimely demise. Mr. Romeo Escalona, being the number one kagawad took over the position left by Mr. Alzaga by virtue of succession.
     In line with the 1994 plebiscite election called by the Commission on Election for Barangay Officials. Romeo Escalona was officially elected Barangay Captain. The Barangay Council has appointed Ma. Crestina Montinola as Barangay treasurer and Filipinas Olam   as  Barangay Secretary. The Barangay Councilmen and SK Chairwomen having majority votes were follows.

     In the year 1994 under the leadership of Hon Barangay Captain Romeo Escalona ther were many changes and development in the Barangay and with the aid of a Japanese Foundation, a Barangay Hall was duly constructed in 1996, after the year construction of mini-gym was materialized under the administration of Hon Congressman Romeo G. Guanzon. Barangay 38 made various improvement on the instillation of water facilities electrical and drainage system and road widening.
     Barangay 38 has participated in some civil and private organization and to mentioned Bacolod City most popular fiesta, the MassKara Street Dance contest where they won third place and best in costume for Barangay Category. Famous landmarks of Barangay 38 are: the first Chinese school Tay Tung High School, the Volunteer Chamber Fire Brigade, the oldest department store in Bacolod and Clair Embroidery near Barangay 38 Peoples Hall and other Government offices such as DTI, PAG-IBIG and NLRC.
     Barangay 38 is blessed with productive and efficient politicians like the late Congressman Romeo G. Guanzon, SK federation Chairwoman Cristin Angelie M. Espinosa and presently Hon. City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia.
     Barangay 38 was ran by a set of Barangay Officials from 1997 to2002 as follows.

     Today, there were many changes and development in the barangay under the able leadership of honorable Punong Barangay Renato Claver and with the support of his council, purok officials, barangay constituents and other sectors.
     The Barangay 38 has become the vehicle for delivering basic services to the people such as the installation of water facilities, roads and pathway widening in purok sampaguita and purok Adelfa, the improvement of electrical and drainage system, the construction of Barangay Arc, the solid waste management and the clean and green program was properly implemented.
     Barangay 38 is a drug free awardees and clean and green program awardee.