Chapter II – Target Community Profile

2.1 Geographic Identifiers

2.1.1 Historical Background
Boalan is located near the East Coast of Zamboanga City and is along the main highway. It is
approximately 8 kilometers from City Hall.
The story goes that during the Spanish era, a group of Spanish soldiers came upon this place
and they saw a small nipa hut which happened to be inhabited by a Chinese. When they
approached the Chinese, the soldiers inquired about the name of the place, the Chinese who
hardly understand Spanish replied by uttering the word “bolang” which means in Chinese
language as “no people”, thinking that he was being asked about the other people living in the
neighborhood. That time rare are the individuals living in the place. Hence, the Spaniards took it
as the answer to their question and even went to the extent of understanding it as “Boalan”
instead of Bolang. Then and there, the word Boalan sprung as the name of this Barangay.
The majority of the people from Boalan can trace back their lineage to the original
Zamboangueños, Filipino by ancestry, professing Roman Catholic religion and their medium of
communication is Chavacano. Most of the people are engaged in farming as their means of
livelihood. The people are educated in English schools. Sports is their main recreation. The
Baranagy itself is a tourist spot because it is the only Barangay where the rice fields are planted
all year round.
2.1.2 Organizational Chart of Barangay Boalan

Teresita C. Francisco Angelica G. Inot Jan Tristan A. Santiago

Barangay Secretary BARANGAY CAPTAIN SK Chairman

Cherryl S. Tubo
Benjamin E. Limen Alicia F. Cabayacruz Jesus F. Inot
Barangay Treasurer
Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad

Javier C. Atilano Jr. Rommel T. Enriquez Jocelyn G. Enriquez Wilfredo F. Inot

Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad
 2.1.3 Organizational Chart of Barangay Boalan Health Center

Rosanna L. Arquiza, MD, MHA

Medical Officer IV

Jocelyn G. Alavar, RN
District Nurse

Ralf N. Garcia
Sanitary Inspector

Eleonor E. Toribio Edlyn G. Cabayacruz

Barangay Health Barangay Health Cristy S. Mariano, RM
Volunteer Volunteer Midwife II

Terany Mae H. Maristela, RN John Vincent F. Alvarez, RM

DOH – Human Resource for Health NDP/RHMPP

Tracy Anne S. Delos Reyes Milabel Lacastesantos Marilen F. Atilano Marites A. Galvez
Barangay Nutrition Scholar Barangay Health Worker Barangay Health Worker Barangay Health Worker

Mercidita F. Divino Ella G. Barillo Benildes F. Fernandez Dominiciana R. Gaspar

Barangay Health Worker Barangay Health Worker Barangay Health Worker Barangay Health Worker
2.1.4 Community Organizing Officers

Angie Fabian
PRESIDENT

Lucile Fernandez Teresita Francisco

VICE - PRESIDENT SECRETARY

Casper Arabani Cheryl Tubo

P.I.O TREASURER
2.1.5 Group Officers

Sheryhan Tahir Bayle Gracelle Erica Fabian Reem Arabani

PRESIDENT VICE - PRESIDENT SECRETARY

Francesca Gonzales Sheena Babe Esperat Zefanie Fernandez

TREASURER Auditor P.I.O

Mariah Erika Faye Francisco Franchesca Pia Yumol Anton Yanga

PROJECT MANAGER PROJECT MANAGER DOCUMENTOR

Freha Viloria Muse Arakani Kathleen Mae Flores

DOCUMENTOR DOCUMENTOR DOCUMENTOR
2.1.6 Spot Map of Boalan