BARANGAY 8

Punong Barangay :
Dewara, Mylene C.
Barangay Kagawad:
Torres, James G.
Ramos, Roberto B.
Marañon, Jimmy D.
Jerry Ocana
Emma Plotena
Aurora Santander
Rose Ann Alipato

Population - 10,633
Land Area - 11.8444 has.
No. of Puroks -8
No. of Day Care Center/s -1

CREATION OF THE BARANGAY
     Barangay 8, one of the sixty-one (61) barangays in the City of Bacolod located along the coastal area situated at San Juan Street, is bounded on the East by the Capitol Lagoon and Barangay 9, Barangay 6 on the North and Barangay 10 on the South. Statistics record show that the population as of 1998 was 10,635 with an estimated population of 11,250 in the year 2000, based on Socio-Economic Profile of Bacolod City.
     Barangay 8, once known as "Punta Capri" to the many, long before and after the World War II, was a place of peace and serenity. Once a swampy place occupied by mangroves and coconut trees, it was inhabited by its landowners, the Cordova clan, relatives and friends. Squatter houses scattered and distantly located that one could really enjoy the beauty of nature. It was also where the old government cottages were built that served as home for government officials working with the Province of Negros Occidental. Most part of the area was devoted to a Plant Nursery belonging to the old Bureau of Forestry, now the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. It was then were the office of the Bureau of Soil and the Bureau of Animal Industry were located. Here, you will find a night spot called Tulahan sa Pala-pala, where people from all walks of life, and even celebrities, come to buy fish and seafoods and had them cooked in the native cuisine, like sinigang, grilled, steams and even steaks.
     During the Martial Law years, migrants from the highlands went down to the city for security reasons and those seeking for job opportunities. Some would-be students, after landing a job eventually settled down for good in the city. It was also the time when Punta Capri was flourishing and increasing in population. As the growth rate of population increases, the problems regarding peace and order surfaced. Gang wars erupted among neighboring puroks and sitios. And it was during the martial law years when our government gave emphasis and importance to the role of barangay as the smallest government unit. Presently, Barangay 8 is headed by its Barangay Captain or Punong Barangay. Aurora S. Santander. As Punong Barangay, in coordination with the members of the Barangay Council, the delivery of the much-needed basic services were made visible to the constituents of the barangay.

1. Purok Pili
2. Purok Aguho
3. Purok Narra Baybay
4. Purok Narra Bukid North
5. Purok Narra Bukid South
6. Purok Alcamphor North
7. Purok Alcamphor South
8. Purok Fire

     POPULATION PROFILE