COMMUNITY PROFILE

I.

Introduction
Barangay Sun Valley was created under Presidential Decree No. 1326 dated April 3, 1978. Sun
Valley, Marimar, Monte Villa de Monsod, Sta. Ana and Continental Village Subdivision in Barangay La Huerta were
detached and separated to form and constitute a distinct and independent barangay. It was created to be known as
Barangay Sun Valley. As part of Paranaque city, Barangay Sun Valley has proved to be a diverse community. Its
large land size has become the home of several different citizens, organizations, religions, and lifestyles. An in-depth
view of these cultures and community characteristics can be shown through the community profile that follows. And
through these are shown how exactly these variables affect the economic status of each living being, and the ways
they are able to express their consumer rights.

II.

Aspects of the Community

A. Ecological Aspects
Physical Condition
Total land area
Barangay Sun Valley, covers a total land area of 1.77km, or 177.75 hectares.

B. Division/Cluster (zone or purok)

Paranaque City in Metro Manila is divided into 16 barangays, with Sun Valley being one of them under
District 2. Barangay Sun Valley has 15 subdivision/villages and 13 developing/mission areas/puroks.

C. Boundaries
Barangay Sun Valley is located at the Eastern boundaries of Km. 12 to Km. 17, West Service Road, South
Superhighway, Paranaque City. In September 1989, Municipal Mayor Hon. Walfredo N. Ferrer certified
that all areas at the northern part of Dona Soledad Avenue from Better Living Subdivision 1 to the South
Superhighway are under the jurisdiction of Barangay Sun Valley to clarify the definite boundary of
Barangay Sun Valley.

D. Maps

Barangay Sun Valley is located in Paraaque City, beside the West Service Road.

E. Landmarks

1. SM City Bicutan

Part of the countrys biggest chain of malls

2. SM City Sucat

Part of the countrys biggest chain of malls

3. St. Andrews Cathedral (Barangay La Huetra)

The seat of the Diocese of Paranaque and the Shrine of Nuestra Senora del Buen Suceso

4. Ninoy Aquino International Airport

The primary airport serving Metro Manila and main international gateway of the Philippines

5. Baclaran Redemptorist Church

Officially the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, it is considered the most visited
church in Asia, and of the biggest and most active churches in the country where devotees flock
to hear mass every Wednesday

6. Manila Memorial Park

The country's first memorial park and resting place to some of the country's most celebrated
personalities

7. Loyola Memorial Park

Part of one of the countrys chain of memorial parks

F. Type of houses
The types of homes people reside in in Sun Valley depend on the subdivision they belong to, given that
there are both urban and rural areas in the Barangay. With there being 15 villages alongside 14 depressed
mission areas, approximately half of the homes in Sun Valley are of concrete or cemented base structure
with a solid foundation for those residing in the urban areas, as well as sturdy roofing framework. On the
other hand, half of the house structures in the more rural areas of the society, such as Villa Paraiso are
made of galvanized corrugated metal roofing, or more commonly known as yero which serves as both
the walls and roofing of people's homes. Majority of informal settler dwellings are made of light

Profile of the People

Population (Number of households per zone)

a. Age
This is based on the entire Paraaque City: The number of male compared to the number of female varies
for different age groups. There are more males from the under 1 year age of age up to the 14 years of age
group. Meanwhile, the females outnumber the males between the ages of 15 years old until 85 years of
age. When narrowed down per barangay, the same goes to show.

b. Sex composition
Barangay Sun Valley, with a population of 36,668, has its gender distribution of 18,524 males and 20,144
females, with a percentage rank of distribution of 6.41.

Income

TOTAL NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS, AVERAGE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

BY INCOME CLASS
City of Paranaque,
CY 2013

INCOME

NUMBER
OF

AVERAGE
INCOME(P

AVERAGE
EXPENDITURE

PERCENT
AGE

CLASS(per
anum)
Under
40,000
40,00079,999
80,000119,99
120,000249,999
250,000over
Total

HOUSEH
OLD
1,102

hp)

(Php)

42,903

48,083

0.74

7,431

68,739

82,752

4.99

31,900

113,951

112,779

21.42

59,570

206,836

196,054

40.00

48,922

748,193

572,313

32.85

148,925

356,657

295,058

100.00

Average income of families in Paranaque in 2012 reached PhP 356,657 thousand while average
expenditure reached Php 295,058 thousand. Average savings of families in Barangay Sun Valley was
estimated at an average of PhP 61,599 thousand. The families with seven or more members had the
highest average annual income, while those families with only one member had the lowest average annual
income. Families with seven or more members also had the highest average annual expenditure per year,
while families with only one member had the lowest yearly. Families in Paranaque with seven or more
members had the highest average annual savings, estimated at Php 61,599 thousand, while families with
only one member had the lowest with only Php 29 thousand. About 75% of the total working population
is working under minimum wage; meanwhile the remaining percentage is living on or above the
minimum wage.

E. Occupation
The following information are the majority of occupations of the students parents in Barangay Sun
Valley who are coming from the developing or rural areas, according to their student profiles.

FATHERS WORK

MOTHERS WORK

1. Driver

1. House wife

2. Factory worker

2. Dress maker

3. Carpenter

3. House maid

4. Vendor

4. Factory worker

5. Security guard

5. OFW

Below are majority of the occupations of those employed in the more urban and middle class
subdivisions.

FATHERS WORK

MOTHERS WORK

1. Business man

1. Office clerk

2. Manager

2. Sales representative

3. Doctor

3. Doctor

4. Lawyer

4. Flight Attendant

5. Call center agent

5. Call center agent

E. Educational Attainment
The highest education attained by majority of the population of those residing in Barangay Sun Valley are
high school graduates, which take up 33% of the total population in that area. It is then followed by
elementary school, then college undergraduates.

F. Skills
Many of those residing in Villa Paraiso are skilled construction workers and are very experienced in the
fields of carpentry, which is why majority of the males in the barangay take the occupation of a carpenter

G. Home Conditions
The home conditions of those residing in Villa Paraiso are made of galvanized corrugated metal roofing,
or more commonly known as yero which serves as both the walls and roofing of people's homes.
Majority of informal settler dwellings are made of light materials; only a few are made of concrete and
semi-concrete materials. This puts them at higher risk to danger in times of natural disasters, especially
the most frequent ones such as typhoons. The houses are easily destructable, and provide minimal
protection against bad elements that may compromise their safety. The area is not very sanitary, as
pollution is very evident around the area. Sicknesses can easily be picked up if proper personal health
care is not observed.

H. Religion
In the City of Paraaque overall, 9.036% of the population consists of Roman Catholics, with a total of
545, 706 from the 603,862. The rest of the religions remain in the 0-2% percentile rank.It is evident that
majority of those residing in Sun Valley are religiously affiliated as Roman Catholics.

J. Place
Barangay Sun Valley Villa Paraiso

K. Dialects
The household population by mother tongue or dialect holds the majority of speaking Tagalog, followed
by Bisaya, Kankanel, and Cebuano, respectively. The following table shows the number of households
according to dialect spoken in Paraaque City overall, which Barangay Sun Valley is under.

Service Institutions

Public Library
Barangay Sun Valley Library, Sun Valley Drive, Bgy. Sun Valley
Avelino Tolentino Memorial Gym - Sun Valley Subdivision
Marimar Village Gym
Health Center
Barangay Sun Valley Health Center

- Health Clinics
Pedia Clinic
Sun Dental Clinic
Sun Valley Dental Clinic
Dr. Bacani Dental Clinic

 Dr. Preciosa Tanagon-Pintago Dental Clinic

Allan Julius Bugayon Dental Clinic
Victorio Y. Guzman Medical Clinic
Gerlanda Cruz Medical Clinic
Del Mundo Childrens and Medical Clinic
Pintado Medical Clinic
Gerlando E. Cruz Medical Clinic
-Drugstores
Harlor Drugs
Botica Sun Valley
Signature Brands Corp. Pharmacy
Class Drug
RVCJ Pharmacy

Day Care Centers

Sto. Nio Day Care Center
Holy Rosary Day Care Center
T. Relucio Day Care Center
Villa Paraiso Day Care Center
G. Bautista Day Care Center
St. Joseph Marimar 1 Day Care Center
Sta. Ana Day Care Center
Drugmakers Day Care Center
Camchile Day Care Center

Preparatory Schools (Private)

Mother of Divine Grace Learning Center
St. Francis Possenti Tutorial & Learning School

 Sacred Heart School

Kids Play Camp Learning Center
STI Learning Center, Bicutan
Childs Haven School
Little Moppet School
Gift of Advance Learning Montessori School
Chella Development School Inc.

Elementary School (Private)

Saint Francis Possenti Tutorial & Learning School
Gift of Advance Learning Montessori School
Christian Harvest Academy
Great Christian Academy
Sun Valley Montessori School
Jesus the Gospel Christian Academy

- High School (Private)

Gift of Advance Learning Montessori School
Christian Harvest Academy
Great Christian Academy
Sun Valley Montessori School
Jesus the Gospel Christian Academy
Sun Valley Drive
IPC Cul de Sac

Supermarkets/ Minimarts/ Department Stores

MTG
A&B General Merchandise
Mini Stop Mini Mart

 Barangay Sun Valley Multi-Purpose Cooperative Store

Carmona Grocery
Shoe Mart Department Store

- Gasoline Stations
Shell
Southway Petron

- Postal Station
Barangay Hall, Barangay Sun Valley

- Public Telephone
PLDT (2 Booths) Annex 41 Subdivision
PLDT (1 Booth) Sun Valley Subdivision
SMART (1 Booth) - -Sun Valley Drive

- Tricycle Terminal
Sun Valley Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association Sun Valley Drive
Edison Paraaque Operators and Drivers Association Edison Avenue

4. Transportation
1 Taxi Terminals
2 Tricycle Terminals
Emergency Transportation:
6- Wheeler Elf Dumptruck with Driver and Crew
Rescue-Ambulance 111 with Driver
10-Wheeler Dumptruck with Driver and Crew (if necessary)

Transportation Contact
Chairman Barangay Council Rodolfo N. Cortez

5. Lifestyle
Modern:
- Recreational
Sun Valley Park
Avelino Tolentino Memorial Gym - Sun Valley Subdivision
Marimar Village Gym
Parkview
Montevilla Gym
Annex 41 Gym
Countryside Phases 1, 3 and 5
Moonville
Annex 41
Executive Heights
Lower Sta. Ana
Riverside
Villa Paraiso
IPC Sto. Nio
- Multi-Purpose Hall
Lower Sta. Ana
Sto. Nio Cul de Sac
Manliclic Multi-Purpose Hall - Marimar Village 2
Montevilla Subdivision
Villa Paraiso
Countryside Village Phase 1
- Public Library
Barangay Sun Valley Library, Sun Valley Drive, Bgy. Sun Valley
Avelino Tolentino Memorial Gym - Sun Valley Subdivision
Marimar Village Gym
- Health Center
Barangay Sun Valley Health Center
- Health Clinics
Pedia Clinic
Sun Dental Clinic
Sun Valley Dental Clinic
Dr. Bacani Dental Clinic

 Dr. Preciosa Tanagon-Pintago Dental Clinic

Allan Julius Bugayon Dental Clinic
Victorio Y. Guzman Medical Clinic
Gerlanda Cruz Medical Clinic
Del Mundo Childrens and Medical Clinic
Pintado Medical Clinic
Gerlando E. Cruz Medical Clinic
- Drugstores
Harlor Drugs
Botica Sun Valley
Signature Brands Corp. Pharmacy
Class Drug
RVCJ Pharmacy
- Day Care Centers
Sto. Nio Day Care Center
Holy Rosary Day Care Center
T. Relucio Day Care Center
Villa Paraiso Day Care Center
G. Bautista Day Care Center
St. Joseph Marimar 1 Day Care Center
Sta. Ana Day Care Center
Drugmakers Day Care Center
Camchile Day Care Center
- Preparatory Schools (Private)
Mother of Divine Grace Learning Center
St. Francis Possenti Tutorial & Learning School
Sacred Heart School
Kids Play Camp Learning Center
STI Learning Center, Bicutan
Childs Haven School
Little Moppet School
Gift of Advance Learning Montessori School
Chella Development School Inc.

- Elementary School (Private)

Saint Francis Possenti Tutorial & Learning School
Gift of Advance Learning Montessori School
Christian Harvest Academy
Great Christian Academy

 Sun Valley Montessori School

Jesus the Gospel Christian Academy
- High School (Private)
Gift of Advance Learning Montessori School
Christian Harvest Academy
Great Christian Academy
Sun Valley Montessori School
Jesus the Gospel Christian Academy
- Alternative Learning System Training Center
Sun Valley Drive
IPC Cul de Sac
- Supermarkets/ Minimarts/ Department Stores
MTG
A&B General Merchandise
Mini Stop Mini Mart
Barangay Sun Valley Multi-Purpose Cooperative Store
Carmona Grocery
Shoe Mart Department Store

- Gasoline Stations
Shell
Southway Petron
- Postal Station
Barangay Hall, Barangay Sun Valley
- Public Telephone
PLDT (2 Booths) Annex 41 Subdivision
PLDT (1 Booth) Sun Valley Subdivision
SMART (1 Booth) - -Sun Valley Drive
- Tricycle Terminal
Sun Valley Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association Sun Valley Drive
Edison Paraaque Operators and Drivers Association Edison Avenue
- Taxi Terminal
Sun Valley Drive

6. Tempo of Life
Subdivisions/ Villages:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

Annex 41 Subdivision
Annex 45 Subdivision
Countryside Vill. Phases 1 to 5
Executive Heights Subdivision
Happy Glen Loop
Lions Park
Marimar Village 1 & 2
Moonville Subdivision
Montevilla Subdivision
Sun Valley Subdivision
Parkview Homes Subdivision
Ramos Compound
Road 32
St. Louis Compound
Sta. Ana Village
Depressed/ Mission Areas/ Puroks:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

Brotherhood Compound
Sta. Nio Cul de Sac
Cul de Sac Rotonda
Cherry East Block 1 to 5
Purok Manggahan
Purok Camachile
Lower Sta. Ana Zone 1 to 6
Sapang Maligaya
Purok Katorse
Riverside
Villa Paraiso
Sitio Bagong Pag-Asa
Bukid Area
Camcachile

B. Structural Aspects
Political Structure
Composition
Punong Barangay
Barangay Kagawads

 Sangguniang Kabataan
Roles:
Punong Barangay- Chief Executive or the Barangay Captain; He is in charge of negotiations, laws,
ordinances, and overall economic governance.
Barangay Kagawads- Manages security and handles the barangays projects.
Sangguniang Kabataan- Assembles and manages the overall development of the youth.

Decision-making process
1. Any member of the Sangguniang Barangay may propose an ordinance or project.
2. This filed proposal would then be processed by the Barangay Kagawads, Sangguniang Kabataan, and
other officials to see if it is relevant to any issues being tackled by the community.
3. If majority approves of this proposal, then the Punong Barangay would be encouraged to enact this
ordinance/decision.

Relationship of leaders and members

The leaders of the barangay are the ones who manage the other citizens activities and overall
development of the community. Meanwhile, the citizens are those who vote for the leaders that they trust.
Role in the community
They are those who manage the other citizens and the wellbeing of the barangay in terms of economy,
religion, society, and security. Without them, the barangay would be in disarray.

Educational Structure

Composition

Private Preparatory Schools- 9

Private Elementary Schools- 6

Private High Schools- 5

Alternative Learning System Training Center- 2

Roles:

Education determines the occupation of a person. Due to the percentage of uneducated people, they

land jobs that do not enough suffice their daily needs. Not being able to study in schools may also be the
cause of unemployment, because of their lack of skills that are required for job applications.

Decision-making process
1.

Faculty members and other officials within the schools system may give suggestions on the

improvement of the school in terms of curriculum, facilities, etc.

2.

These suggestions, if important enough, shall be formally proposed to the higher-ranking

officials.
3.

A council then deliberates these proposals.

4.

If approved by the council, then the school principal shall implement and enact it.

Relationship of leaders and members

Education also determines a person's caste or rank in society, consequently this may lead to social

gaps among the leaders and the members of the community who haven't gone through schooling.

Role in the community

Education plays a vital role in the community; it is needed to make the members of the community
become productive citizens and to maximize their potential abilities.

Religious Structure

Composition

Most of the people who reside in barangay Sun Valley are composed of Catholics.

Roles:

As Catholics they are obliged to observe the proper values and apply it in their roles in the society.

Religion, in general, acts as a way for the community to unite under their faith, ultimately influencing

each individuals actions in accordance to their religions teachings.

Decision-making process

A council of people connected to the Church shall discuss issues regarding the barangays Churches.

Once the council has come to a unanimous decision, they may be able to solve these issues with
accordance to the Bibles teachings.

Relationship of leaders and members

Their religion plays an important part in the relationship of the leaders and members. The leaders are

responsible for the welfare of the members in the barangay; therefore the leaders must be principled and
virtuous.

Role in the community

Religion is the basis of goodness in the community and the actions of others depend on the values
they believe in. In Sun Valley people are expected to act accordingly to what their religion expects of
them as individuals.

Family Structure

Composition

Legally married spouses or common law partners; children; and, in the case of economic families,

other relatives
Roles:

Families act as the basis or the foundation of the community.

It is each members responsibility to take care of each other and to make sure that each relative is

given their basic human needs.

Decision-making process

The needs of the family are to be checked by the parents, and decisions concerning the family are to

be determined by the parents as well.

Relationship of leaders and members

It is the leaders duty to make sure that each family is appropriately accommodated and given

opportunities to participate in activities/projects in the barangay.

Role in the community

Family upbringing is the base of their attitude and personality. Their upbringing would define how
they would interact with other people in the community.

Religious Organizations

1. Parish Pastoral Council

Catholic pastors consult pastoral councils in order to be better leaders. Bishops and priests ask
their councilors to investigate some aspect of the church, reflect on it, and recommend their
conclusions. In brief, the work of the pastoral council is pastoral planning. From the official
page of the Parish Pastoral Council (http://www.pastoralcouncils.com/)

The Council is open to parish pastors who would like to interact with other pastors in order to
reflect, study, and aid each other in the various services of the Church.

2. Knights of Columbus

The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and
assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and
intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational,
charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. From the Official
Website of the Knights of Columbus (http://www.kofc.org/un/en/about/index.html)

The membership of the Knights is based on the persons commitment to the order and its good
intentions/values.

3. Catholic Womens League

The Catholic Womens League, Philippines, Inc. is a Church-based Catholic lay womens
organization that traces its roots to the International Union Catholic Womens League, now
known as the World Union of Catholic Womens Organizations or WUCWO. It is a charitable,
religious, socio-economic, civic, non-partisan, non-profit organization that aims at the
sanctification of self and others in order to achieve the total human integral development of self,
family and community. From the official website of the Catholic Womens League Philippines
(http://www.cwlphilippines.org.ph/aboutus.php?page=2&art=1)

The League is open to women who believe in the organizations vision mission, and is willing to
give their time and efforts to serve the Lord and His creations.

4. Laus Deo Community

5. Adoration Nocturna Filipina

The Goal of ANF is To Know, Love, Adore, Serve, and Proclaim Our Eucharistic Lord Jesus in
the Blessed Sacrament in the Philippines and in the world. From the official website of
Adoration Nocturna Filipina (https://sites.google.com/site/adoracionnocturnafilipina2/about)

To qualify as an Adorer, one must be of the Catholic religion, be committed to the cause, and be
at least 18 years of age. He/She must also undergo the Apostolic Formation and accomplish
application forms.

6. Apostleship of Prayer

The mission of the Apostleship of Prayer is to encourage Christians to make a daily offering of
themselves to the Lord for the coming of God's Kingdom and for the Holy Father's monthly
intentions. This habit of prayer encourages a Eucharistic spirituality of solidarity with the Body of
Christ and loving service to others. Nourishing this spiritual program is the love of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus. From the official website of the Apostleship of Prayer
(http://apostleshipofprayer.org/mission/)

One can become a member by supporting the Apostleships volunteer programs or by applying
into the Apostleship.

7. Legion of Mary (Senior Presidium)

The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members
developed by prayer and active co-operation, under ecclesiastical guidance, in Mary's and the
Church's work of crushing the head of the serpent and advancing the reign of Christ.
(http://www.legionofmarytidewater.com/index.htm)

8. Marriage Encounter

9. Christian Family Movement

The Christian Family Movement (CFM) is a community of families called to be witnesses to

Christ. Its mission is to be evangelized and to evangelize families and communities through its
various family and life programs. (http://www.cfmphilippines.org/cfm-mission-vision.html)

10. Couples for Christ (COC)

The organization aims to unite couples under a mutual love for God.

11. Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD)

Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD) target mature women, regardless of status, or situation, from
ages forty-one (41) and above. The ministry has a three-fold mission: personal transformation,
evangelization to bring her family and others especially women to a renewed life in the Lord, and
wholehearted service to bring glad tidings to the poor. It provides a strong teaching track, special
teachings for women in different states of life, and a leadership program to equip leaders to be

more effective and better servants. The mission express promotes the missionary spirit among
leaders to realize its vision. (https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/hold.aspx)

12. Singles for Christ (SFC)

The organization aims to unite individuals, who are single, with others in order to serve the Lord
through various volunteer services.

13. Catholic Lay Evangelization Program

14. Parish Renewal Experience (PREX)

The Parish Renewal Weekend is a conversion experience. It is a strong recall into belonging to
the people of God, the Church. The reestablishment of belonging occurs through an emphasis on,
and an experience of, reconciliation. It is an attempt to respond to the search for direction and
approaches to strengthen and deepen the life of our parishes. It advances the parishes (priests,
religious and laity together as a family) toward the goal of a faith community.
(http://www.prexnapps.org/what_is_prex.asp)

15. El Shaddai

El Shaddai is the largest Catholic Charismatic Renewal group in the Philippines that aims to
spread love, share blessings and show care for one another as children of God.

Anyone who is compassionate and willing to exert effort in order to serve the community and
other creations of the Lord is capable of being part of El Shaddai.

History
According to the first settlers, the area used to consist of wide farms, many trees bearing fruits, and clean
streams which is the source of water, laundry, bath, and many more. A child plays happily and it serves as
a place for them to live in. It has a very clean environment and has a cool breeze. For them, it was
paradise, and that is why it is called Villa Paraiso.
After many years, infrastructures and buildings were built. The stream that used to be clean is now a place
where they threw there thrash and It is now a sewage place for them.

C. Normative Aspects
Problems

Presence of "Dugo Dugo Gang"

"Akyat Bahay" and petty crimes are common
Flooding happens frequently when it rains hard
Canals are clogged with trash which attracts flies and causes health problems

Solutions

Implementation of additional security guards to add security and protection for residents
Cleaning of canals in order to stop flooding
Cleaning of the environment to prevent sicknesses from spreading

Mediator

Barangay Sun Valley Patrol 117 volunteers

Barangay Sun Valley's Officials

Cultural Beliefs, and Practices

Fishing, farming and other type of occupations

Tricycle Driver
Construction Worker
"Tindahan" Manager
Security Guard
Maid
Personal Driver

Fiesta

Sunduan Festival (Feb.7-13)

17th Paranaque Cityhood
Paranaque Day (Feb.13)

NCR Palaro hosted by Paranaque City

Flores de Mayo
Santacruzan
Sambalilo Hat Festival

SUNDUAN FESTIVAL

PARAAQUE DAY 2012

NCR PALARO

SAMBALILO FESTIVAL
Past time

Basketball
Filipino Games (ex. Patintero, ice water etc.)
Computer Games (DOTA)
Clash of Clans (Phone Games)

Childbirth

Higher percentage of childbirth in these areas

Using Coconut Water can lessen the pain
Usually done in the Hospital

Child rearing

They would show love and care when taking care of their children
They would let them play outside
They try their best to be able to make their children go to school

Baptism

Majority are Catholics so most gets baptized in a Catholic Church

There are also other types of religion where they get baptized in their own churches

Marriage

Two people cannot be married in the dame year (called Sukob)

The guests hang money on the newly wed as they dance
If Catholic they usually get married in a Catholic Church

Other religions like Born Again Christian do not have their marriage in a church so different religions
have different ways

Courtship

They would usually make what we call "ligaw" to the girl they like
They would give roses and chocolates on valentines
They would accompany them and talk to them almost everyday

Curing the sick

They would go to the hospital

They would buy the prescribed medicine
They would call a herbalist

Death Rites

A wake is held with the body of the diseased displayed in an open coffin and the friends and family visit
and console the grieving family and offer their condolences.
Snacks are offered to the visitors during the wake.
The body is then cremated and kept in a urn.
A mass is held before they bury the diseased.

Christmas

Participates in Simbang Gabi

They have their own Noche Buena where they would have "salo salo"
They would drink beer to celebrate in what we call "inuman"
They would have gifts for their children (ex. New clothes)

New Year

They celebrate Bisperas nang Bagong Taon

"Paputok" such as "Pop pop" and "Piccolo"
Noisemakers
They prepare food such as "pancit" and other Filipino delicacies
Your entire family gathers together to celebrate the holiday together

All Souls Day

Days before November 2 some would go the graves of their loved ones and clean it
Food is prepared but will be eaten in the graveyard of their dead relatives
They celebrate it in the graveyard of their loved one

Holy Week

Palm Sunday commemorates the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, Filipino Catholics bring palaspas
(palm fronds) to church to be blessed by the priests
Catholics stop eating meat and turn off their radios and TVs especially after Tuesday
Salubong is also celebrated every Easter Sunday
Stations of the Cross is also done by some where they would visit different Churches (either 7 or 14) and
pray the stations of the cross
Early Years

Wide farms
Many trees bearing fruits
Clean streams which is the source of eater
Children playing everywhere
Clean environment
Cool breeze
For them, this was paradise, and that is why it is called Villa Paraiso.

Now

Infrastructures and buildings built

Clean streams became dirty and eventually became a sewage place

III. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ENCOUNTERED BY THE

COMMUNITY
Just like any normal community, many issues plague Barangay Sun Valley. Often these are related to the
environment, politics, and social issues. These affect each of the various members of the community,

including the families, students, etc, an ultimately, the barangays economic status. Although, necessary
actions are being performed by the barangay in order to address the issues.
Social Problems
Common issues regarding the society in Barangay Sun Valley include the lacking of proper
educational attainment for every member, which is usually due to poverty and lack of job
opportunities/unemployment.
How can the community address this? To begin, the members of the community should be well
informed regarding their consumer right to education/basic needs, because this ensures that every
one of them should be given the opportunity to have education. With this, parents must be
encouraged to seek help in order to find more fulfilling jobs in order for them and their children
to receive the education that they need.
Environmental Problems
The barangay suffers a poor drainage system, and it suffers other manmade issues including
pollution.
How can the community address this? According to the consumer right to a healthy environment,
the government and members of the community must implement a stricter policy regarding
pollution/waste disposal or management.
Political Problems
Corruption is a never-ending issue, and because of this plague, many workers and other citizens
suffer from lack of proper wage and other inequalities that corruption has created within the
economy.
How can the community address this? The barangay leaders can facilitiate programs and activies
that can raise the awareness of the people regarding their rights as consumers, and programs that
can also tackle the poverty within the community, such as outreaches in collaboration with
outside schools (ex. De La Salle Santiago Zobel School).
Economic Problems
Issues of unemployment/underemployment are evident in the working population, considering
that a large part of this merely have contractual jobs.
How can the community address this? Possible solutions, similar to that of the previously
mentioned social issue, is the opening of more opportunities for people to be more educated,
since education is an integral part of ones working qualifications. Apart from this, the
government should find a way to have programs that can help them in finding jobs that fit their
interest and qualifications. Also, these offered jobs should be checked because not all jobs can
offer workers the proper wage that they need in order for them to purchase their everyday needs.

IV. ANALYSIS OF THE COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL REALITIES

The members of the community, in general, experience little issues with one another, making unity
between the members evident in this barangay. But of course, the community experiences various
economic, social, political and environmental issues. In regard to these issues, the community has been
setting up programs and outreach activities in order to address the economic issues here, and is
strengthening their waste management programs in order to lessen the abundance of trash in the
surroundings.. Although, evident is the barangays proneness to extreme flooding due to the clogging of
the drainage systems. To counter this, measures have been taken in order to lessen waste, which in turn
would unclog their drainage systems. Regardless of the issues, the barangay is filled with various
organizations that help in forging bonds between members, and through these organizations, each member
is given the opportunity to contribute to the communitys strive for improvement and positive change
With this being said, the barangay leaders are doing what they can in order to educate the people of the
current issues they are experiencing, and the organizations ensure that everyone has a chance to belong in
something, and that everyone has a chance to solve the issues evident in Barangay Sun Valley.

V. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the stated community profile, it can be said that the population of Barangay Sun Valley consists
of people fitting in the lower class and middle class. This is due to their issues of poverty, unemployment,
and pollution. Also concluded is the members strive for unity with one another, which is shown through
the abundance of organizations and programs inclined to solve the communitys problems. There are
several service institutions present in the barangay in order to cater to the various needs and wants of the
people, whether it is related to transportation, religion, etc. but these are shadowed by the lack of proper
care for the environment. To solve this, it is recommended for the barangay leaders to implement stricter
waste segregation and waste management regulations within the community, as this can also solve the
issue of flooding/clogging of drainage systems.
One of the largest issues of the community is poverty and the lack of stable households, since many of
them live in households that are not capable of lasting for many years. Various outreach programs and
feeding programs should then be facilitated in order to supply the people with their basic human needs
and wants, so that they may be able to live a comfortable and humane lifestyle, regardless of their
economic struggle.
With regards to the stated economic, political, environmental and social issues, many of these actually
showcase the violation, or the lack of exercising, of a persons rights as consumers. This then means that
not everyone in the community is fully aware of their rights, thus they should be well educated by the
government on what exactly their rights are and how they should practice it. Considering that the
community suffers from poverty, it is important for them to know their opportunities as consumers in the
market.
Other than those stated, Barangay Sun Valley is a peaceful and united community full of people coming
from different dialects, ethnicities, religions and beliefs. As the years pass, it is hoped that the issues of
the community will be properly addressed, so that in the near future, unemployment, poverty and
pollution will not be as prominent as it is today.

VI. REFERENCES
Sources:

Paraaque City Official Website Projected Population (2014, June 30). Retrieved September 8,
2015, from http://paranaque.gov.ph/category/projected-population/Paraaque City Official
Website Barangay Sun Valley (2014, October 13). Retrieved December 15, 2015, from
http://paranaque.gov.ph/category/barangay-sun-valley/
The given information regarding the contents of Barangay Sun Valley

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