San Miguel, Lobo

San Miguel (officially Barangay San Miguel) is a 5th class barangay and one of the 26 barangays constituting the municipality of Lobo, Batangas, Philippines.^[3] It is a rural community situated north of the municipality and is about ten minutes drive from Poblacion. Barangay San Miguel is politically subdivided into five sitios: Centro, Banbanan (Banbanan I, Banbanan II), Dayapan (Dayapan I and Dayapan II).^[4]

San Miguel Barangay San Miguel
Barangay
From left to right: Sitio Centro, San Miguel Barangay Hall
Seal
Map of San Miguel, Lobo, Batangas
San Miguel
Coordinates: 13°41′N 121°13′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Calabarzon
Municipality	Lobo, Batangas
District	2nd District
Established	October 28, 1959[1]
Government
• Type	Barangay
• Punong Barangay	Roosevelt G. Dueñas
Area
• Total	3.214 km2 (1.241 sq mi)
Population  (2020)
• Total	769[2]
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
Postal Code	4229

Etymology

According to a legend, the origins of Barangay San Miguel are connected with Barangay Tayuman. As the story goes, while a group of respected elders were strolling through a bamboo forest one day, they were surprised by a sight—a divine image of Saint Michael manifested before their eyes. Overwhelmed by the sacredness of the encounter, the wise elders bestowed the name San Miguel upon the place. With the passage of time, the once-inseparable part of Barangay Tayuman underwent remarkable growth and development, ultimately gaining its independence as a thriving barangay. This remarkable journey from its humble beginnings to an independent community exemplifies the enduring legacy of San Miguel.^[5]

History

In the year 1959, Barangay San Miguel was once part of Tayuman along with now Balatbat, and Poblacion until it was created by the Republic Act No. 3383^[6] (also known as the Act Converting the Sitio of Viga in Tayuman, Lobo, Batangas into the Barrio of San Miguel) in Lobo, Batangas. It is located in the north of the town and is considered a place of livelihood of the citizens. During this time, most of the residents were engaged in farming and growing crops such as rice and coconut. At that time, Barangay San Miguel consisted of three sitios - Centro, Banbanan, and Dayapan. In each sitio, there are servants (now known as "Councilors") assigned to look after the welfare of their residents. The existence of sitios shows the organizedness of the community despite the challenges of life in those times. In the political field, Barangay San Miguel is constantly changing. During the creation of municipalities and barangays under the Republic of the Philippines in 1959, Barangay San Miguel became part of the town of Lobo. In the following years, the population of the area continued to increase and the livelihood of the community continued to expand. Currently, Barangay San Miguel continues to integrate with the activities of the Municipality of Lobo.

Geography

San Miguel is situated at a distance of 4.80 kilometers from the town proper, with the municipal hall located a few kilometers away. It is surrounded by neighboring areas, with Barangay Malapad na Parang to the north, Barangay Calo to the west, Barangay Balatbat to the south, and Barangay Tayuman and Barangay Nagtaluntong to the east.

Sitios

In the barangay of San Miguel, located in the municipality of Lobo, Batangas, you will find a total of 5 distinct sitios. Among them, a single sitio stands out as the urban center (bold), while the other 4 sitios is known to be simple and rural. Each sitio carries its unique nickname like for instance, in Sitio Centro, locals refer to it as "Ilaya".

Sitios	Councilors
Sitio Banbanan I	Jenelyn Celino
Sitio Banbanan II	Rosalie Delica
Sitio Centro	Gil Catipon
Sitio Dayapan I	Marsina Manalo
Sitio Dayapan II	Racil Salamat

Demographics

Population census of San Miguel

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	654	—
1995	723	+1.90%
2000	740	+0.50%
2007	978	+3.92%
2010	732	−10.01%
2015	802	+1.75%
2020	769	−0.82%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9]

Infastracture and utilities

BATELEC II brings electricity to Barangay San Miguel while telephone communication and internet connection is given by Globe Telecom. The Lobo Water District is the water supply provider for this barangay.

Until today, projects are made like: Improving Of Barangay Access Road, Slope Protection, and Road Improvement. These projects helps tourists and locals of the community so they can be safe. They also put lights on the center of the road so when it's dark, you can still see where your going. It is also one of the only barangays that has a bridge named San Miguel Bridge.^[10]

Gallery

Chapel

San Miguel Bridge

Barangay hall

Slope Protection

References

1. "About San Miguel | Lobo Batangas Tourism Website". ilovelobo.ph. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
2. "2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH) Population Counts Declared Official by the President | Philippine Statistics Authority". psa.gov.ph. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
3. "Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) | Philippine Statistics Authority". psa.gov.ph. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
4. "Philippine Standard Geographic Code for Barangay San Miguel (PSGC) | Philippine Statistics Authority". psa.gov.ph. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
5. "About San Miguel | Lobo Batangas Tourism Website". ilovelobo.ph. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
6. "Republic Act 3383 | LawPH". lawphil.net. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
7. Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
9. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
10. "Batangas's 2nd District Bridges | Department of Public Works and Highways". DPWH.gov.ph. Retrieved 6 March 2023.