SOCIAL STUDIES: COMMUNITY DATA
I. INTRODUCTION
We are 11 students from De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, and we have created a community profile to further elaborate the different aspects of Barangay Sun Valley. Enhancing our knowledge regarding the community would help us understand more about their way of living and everything in between. We are to dig deeper and analyze the different problems of the barangay so we may recommend possible solutions. Through this community profile, Barangay Sun Valley may determine how best to accommodate and manage its projected growth, as well as any redevelopment of its older neighborhoods and industrial areas.
II. ASPECTS OF THE COMMUNITY
A. Ecological Condition
1. Physical Condition
a. total land area
- 177.75 hectares
b. division/cluster (zone or purok)
- 15 subdivisions:
1. Annex 41 Subdivision
2. Annex 45 Subdivision
3. Countryside VVI. Phases 1 To 5
5. Happy Glen Loop 6. Lion's Park .
7- Marimar Village 1 & 2
8. Moonville Subdivision
9. Montevilla Subdivision
10. Sun Valley Subdivision
11. Parkview Homes Subdivision
12. Ramos Compound
13. Road 32
14. St. Louis Compound
15. Sta.Ana Village
c. boundaries
- Robinson’s Supermarket
- West Service Road or SLEX
d. Maps
- refer to google maps
e. landmarks
- Johnson & Johnson Philippines Inc
- The Generics Pharmacy Head Office
- Rudolf Lietz, Inc
- Zuellig Pharma Inc
- Robinson’s Supermarket
- Lamoiyan Corporation
- Toyota Bicutan
- Fortune Motors
- Siena Residences
- Other condominiums
f. type of houses
- concrete houses
- 14 areas/puroks
1.Brotherhood Compound
2. Sta. Niño de Cui do Sac
3. Cul de Sac Rotonda
4. Cherry East Block 1 to 5
5. Pumk Manggahan
6. Purok Camachiie
7. Lower Sta. Ana Zone I to G
8. Sapang Maligaya
9. Putok Kaiorse
10. Riverside
11. Villa Paraiso
12. Sitio Bagong Pag-Asa
13. Bukid Area
14. Camachile
2. Profile of the People
a. population (no. of households by zone)
- total population: 60,000
villa paraiso ‐ 6,089
camachile ‐ 400
b. age
- all ages
c. sex composition
- all genders
d. income
- highest paid salary/income of employees in Paranaque: P7200
- others are paid P5000
- “Sun Valley has good management;” therefore, the barangay has an effective budget
plan
e. occupation
- small‐business owners
- factory workers
f. educational attainment
- college education
- skills
- sewing
- entrepreneurial [computer shops, opening of their own businesses]
- home conditions (toilet, electricity, water)
g. religion
- catholic
- non‐catholic
h. place
i. dialects
- tagalog / Filipino
3. Service Institutions (churches, schools, parks, recreational halls, stores, health
centers, markets, cemeteries, public libraries, etc.)
a. Religious Institutions
• Churches/Chapels
• Catholic
o Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Parish
o Sto. Nino Chapel
o Holy Family Chapel
o Sacred Heart Chapel
o Our Lady of Fatima Chapelo
o Sta. Cruz Chapel
o St. Joseph The Worker Chapel
• Non‐Catholic
o Sun Valley Christian Church
o Jesus the Gospel Ministry International
o Jesus is Lord Church
o Jesus the Foundation Christian Fellowship
o Jesus Christ the Savior Christian
Fellowship
o Jesus the Gospel Purok Manggahan
o The Living Church
o Baptist Church
o Looking Unto Jesus Christian Church
o Chella Developmental School, Inc.
• Congregations
o Passionist Congregation
o Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Victory
o Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrow
o Holy Face Sister
• Organizations
o Parish Pastoral Council
o Knights of Columbus
o Catholic Women’s League
o Laus Deo Community
o Adoracion Nocturna Filipina
o Apostleship of Payer
o Legion of Mary (Senor Presidium)
o Marriage Encounter
o Christian Family Movement
o Couples for Christ (CFC)
o Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD)
o Singles for Christ (SFC)
o Catholic Lay Evangelization Program
o Parish Renewal Eexperience
o El Shaddai
o Catholic Youth Ministry
o Legion of Mary
o Knights of the Altar (KOA)
o Chiro Youth Movement
o Youth for Christ (YFC)
o Kids for Christ (KFC)
o Passionist Youth Organization (PAYO)
b. Schools/Learning Centers
• Preparatory (Private)
o Mother of Divine Grace Learning Center
o St. Francis Possenti Tutorial & Learning
School
o Sacred Heart School
o Kids Play Camp Learning Center
o STI Learning Center
o Child’s Haven School
o Little Moppet School
o Gift of Advance Learning Montessori
School
o Chella Developmental School, Inc.
• Elementary (Private)
o St. Francis Possenti Tutorial & Learning
School
o Gift of Advance Learning Montessori
School
o Christian Harvest Academy
o Great Christian Academy
o Sun Valley Montessori School
o Jesus the Gospel Christian Academy
• High School (Private)
o Gift of Advance Learning Montessori
School
o Christian Harvest Academy
o Great Christian Academy
o Sun Valley Montessori School
o Jesus the Gospel Christian Academy
• Learning Centers
o Alternative Learning System (ALS)
Training Center – Sun Valley Drive
o Alternative Learning System (ALS)
Training Center – IPC Cul de Sac
c. Day Care Centers
o Sto. Nino Day Care Center
o Holy Rosary Day Care Center
o T. Relucio Day Care Center
o Villa Paraiso Day Care Center
o G. Bautista Day Care Center
o St. Joseph Marimar 1 Day Care Center
o Sta. Ana Day Care Center
o Drugmakers Day Care Center
o Camachille Day Care Center
d. Parks/Playgrounds
o Sun Valley Park/Sun Valley Kiosk
o Avelino Tolentino Memorial Gym
o Marimar Village Gym
o Countryside Phases 1, 3 and 5
o Parkview
o Moonville
o Annex 41
o Executive Heights
o Lower Sta. Ana
o Montevilla Gym
o Annex 41 Gym
o Riverside
o Villa Paraiso
o IPC Sto. Nino
e. Recreational/Multi‐Purpose Halls
o Lower Sta. Ana
o Montevilla Subdivision
o Villa Paraiso
o Sto. Nino Cul de Sac
o Manliclic Multi‐Purpose Hall
o Countryside Village Phase 1
f. Health centers/clinics
o Barangay Sun Valley Health Center
o Pedia Clinic – Sun Valley Drive
o Sun Dental Clinic
o Sun Valley Dental Clinic
o Dr. Bacani Dental Clinic
o Dr. Preciosa Tanagon‐Pintago Dental
Clinic
o Allan Julius Bugayon Dental Clinic
o Victorio Y. Guzman Medical Clinic
o Gerlanda Cruz Medical Clinic
o Del Mundo Children’s and Medical Clinic
o Pintado Medical Clinic
o Gerlando E. Cruz Medical Clinic
g. Markets/Stores
o MTG – Sun Valley Drive
o A & B General Merchandise
o Mini Stop Mini Mart
o Barangay Sun Valley Multi‐Purpose
Cooperative Store
o Carmona Grocery
o Shoe Mart Department Store
o Harlor Drugs
o Botica Sun Valley
o Signature Brands Corp. Pharmacy
o Class Drug
o RVCJ Pharmacy
h. Cemeteries
i. Public Libraries
o Barangay Sun Valley Library
o Dr. Arcadio Santos National High School
o Barangay Sun Valley Elementary School
4. Transportation
- Barangay Sun Valley has 2 tricycle terminals and 1 taxi terminal.
- One tricycle terminal is located at Edison Avenue, and one tricycle terminal and taxi
terminal located at Sun Valley Drive. (Sun Valley Tricycle Administration)
- Few private vehicles
- Jeepneys
• 3 jeepneys are provided to students for free
- Ambulances
*Based on the information given, we can say that most people live in the vicinity of
Edison avenue and Sun Valley Drive, as well as tricycles are the most used mode of
transportation.
5. Lifestyle
- Modern
- Based on the community profile, the
barangay established 11 clinics and 5
drugstores. Apart from that, they also have
a standard operating procedure in the
health center. Preparedness during flooding is of utmost importance for the
residents due to fact that they have created
procedures to follow.
• The barangay promotes a healthy lifestyle
full of awareness to problems which
may thrive in our society and economy.
6. Tempo of Life (rhythm or pace of the life of people)
- Slow‐paced
7. Infrastructure (road, drainage system, electricity, water system, telephone, waiting
shed, etc.)
a) traffic/roads
- no problems or issues with internal
traffic
b) drainage systems
- in good condition
- there are floods although they subside
quickly
-they practice a “bayanihan system”
where they dig on their own [“sariling
hukay”], but the materials are provided
-the whole barangay of Sun Valley
is under Maynilad
c) telephone
- telephone wires are in good condition
d) electricity
- electricity is assumed to be
working well
- there are 3‐4 hour blackouts during
floods/typhoons
- street lights
- LG with cooperation of barangay
chairman
8. Technology (TV, DVD player, computer, etc)
- computer shops are the no.1 business among
the residents in the barangay
- there is a computer literacy program in Sun
Valley
9. Livelihood (fishing, farming, sewing, etc)
- sewing is common in the area
- factory‐workers are common as
well since there are several nearby
factories
10.Resources
a) NATURAL: none present since it is an
urban area
b) HUMAN: there are many job
opportunities
c) CAPITAL: factories
• Vibrant: soap and perfume
• Zuellig Pharma
B. Structural Aspects
1. Family Structure
• Roles
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Father: The father is usually the provider of the family but today the mother can also provide. He is also an authority figure and usually the final decision maker.
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Mother: Traditionally, the mother is the one that keeps the family united. She is the one that takes care of everyone and deals with the emotional issues happening in the family. Nowadays, mothers support the family too like the fathers, depending on the type of family they have.
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Children : For as long as the children are living under their parents’ roof, then they must live under their rules.
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Eldest child : He/she is the one assigned to take responsibility of his/her younger sibling/s. (if any).
• Composition
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It usually consists of the wife, husband and children (if any)
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Different types:
single parent
married couple
kin co‐residence
• Decision making process
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On a bigger scale, the parents of the child decides for him/her. (Ex. choice of school, location of house, etc.)
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On a smaller scale, the child/children have a say as to what their passions are. (Ex. The child would like to pursue dancing, the child would like to join a varsity team, etc) Although they must always ask for the consent of their parents first before pursuing with the final decision.
• Relationship to the family
Father ‐ provider
Mother ‐ guides the family (“ilaw ng tahanan”)
Children ‐ followers
• Relationship to the community
Father ‐ serves as support system or works to provide (depends on the situation)
Mother ‐ moral support or provider (depends on the situation)
Children ‐ studies to have a better future as well as to benefit our country
2. Political Structure
• Composition
Elected officials of Sun Valley for term 2013‐2016
Punong Barangay : Santos, Daniel Santos
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Barangay Kagawad :‐> Budayao, Edwin Orfano
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Barangay Kagawad :‐> Garcia, Emelinda De Sagun
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Barangay Kagawad :‐> Cortez, Christopher Marius San Jose
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Barangay Kagawad :‐> Bitonio, Rolando Umipig
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Barangay Kagawad :‐> Formentera, Marinelle Pamplona
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Barangay Kagawad :‐> Abaya, Kristoffer Allan Rempis
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Barangay Kagawad :‐> Billones, Egmedio Jr Macadini
• Roles
To be able to improve the condition of the community and boost the different aspects
Punong Barangay
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A punong barangay is responsible for implementing all ordinances, resolutions and laws in the barangay. They are in charge of governance, financial stability, development provisioning, leading the barangay legislation or workforce and ensuring peace and order within the community.
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A barangay captain also acts as liaison between his community's people and higher government officials such as city or municipality mayors and province governors. They control all meetings and assemblies with the barangay officials, help with the mayor's government obligations and facilitate all basic services in accordance with the law.
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Barangay captains have the power to appoint and remove barangay officials. They organize community programs, facilitate fund‐raising activities and promote the welfare of their community. They make sure that everyone is orchestrated towards the improvement and the betterment of the barangay, their properties, cleanliness and orderliness.
Barangay Kagawad
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A kagawad helps enforce all local policies, projects, programs and procedures within the barangay. They contribute in devising a provision for the betterment and development of their area and the town's people. Their responsibilities include eliminating any illegal transactions such as drugs and drug addiction, preserving all infrastructures and properties, conserving cleanliness, encouraging the welfare of the youth and ensuring peace and order within the community.
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They are designated to be the legislative force of a barangay, meaning they are required to support and assist the barangay captain in executing all mandated procedures, programs and the like.
Decision‐making process
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The barangay captain together with the barangay kagawads formulate with the decision. Final execution or implementation will be according to the barangay captain.
Relationship of the family
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They have developed good relationships with their own families as well as
families of the community.
Relationship of leaders and members
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The leaders and members have established a good relationship since it is essential in having a well‐developed community. The members of the community have voted for their respective leaders and in return, they must be able to do their job properly.
3. Religion
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Composition
Catholics and Non‐catholics
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Roles
To be able to ameliorate the relationship with their god To be able to spiritually express themselves
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Decision‐making process
The decisions regarding their religion are to be made by their respective leaders.
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Relationship of leaders and members
Their relationship is of good condition since the leaders of the church helpthe members through prayers.
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Role in the community
To be able to provide venues where people can worship and pray or attend mass.
4. Education
• Composition
The education in their community is composed of preparatory students, elementary students, high school students, and Alternative Learning System students.
• Alternative Learning System (ALS)
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The Alternative Learning System (ALS) is a free education program implemented by the Department of Education (DepEd) under the Bureau of Alternative Learning System which benefits those who cannot afford formal schooling and follows whatever is their available schedule. The program provides a viable alternative to the existing formal education instruction, encompassing both the non‐formal and informal sources of knowledge and skills.
• Role
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The role of the students is to go to school, to learn, and eventually get jobs. The role of the teachers is to teach students and implement discipline in school.
• Decision‐making process
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On a bigger scale, The Department of Education (abbreviated as DepEd; Filipino: Kagawaran ng Edukasyon) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of basic education. On a smaller scale, school rules and regulations apply whereas the school personnel and teachers are the ones in charge of the students when it comes to decision‐making.
• Relationship of leaders and members
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The school officials, employees and students develop a good relationship since they gain something beneficial from each other. They share a good deal of experience — from their everyday encounter, the students are able to gain new knowledge from their teachers and vice‐versa.
• Role in the community
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To further enhance the capabilities of the students as well as widen their abilities to their utmost potential
5. Economy
• Composition
o Capital resources
o Human resources
Main livelihoods:
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Livestock and Poultry
Livestock and poultry business is still the main source of living of 53
operators in Paranaque. They are mostly goat, duck and poultry.
- Meat/ Market / Talipapa
• Roles
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The role of the economy is to establish formal relationships among people as their daily business of living.
• Decision‐making process
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The leaders of the barangay come together to decide the different ways to control and help their economy grow.
• Relationship of leaders and members
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The economy is as good as the relationships that people have with each other in society on a daily basis. They are optimistic and are keen to interact with each other and work hard to be creative and innovative in order to improve things.
• Role in the community
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To provide the products for the consumption of various people. 6. Different organizations
• Religious Organizations
- Purpose: to practice a form of religious ritual to strengthen their relationship with their God and slowly but surely deepen their faith in Him through the
various activities they have
Parish Pastoral Council
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Women's League
Laus Deo Community
Adoracion Nocturna Filipina
Apostleship of Payer
Legion of Mary
Marriage Encounter
Christian Family Movement
Couples for Christ
Handmaids of the Lord
Singles for Christ
Catholic Lay Evangelization Program
Parish Renewal Experience
El Shaddai
Parish Youth Organizations
Catholic Yourh Ministry
Legion of Mary
Knights of the Altar
Chiro Youth Movement
Youth for Christ
Kids for Christ
Passionist Youth Organization
• Civic Organizations
- Purpose: to improve neighborhoods through volunteer work, this org aims to address the needs of a local community
Barangay Sun Valley Day Care Parents Association
Sun Valley Tennis Club
Bantay Bayan Foundation
Pinagsararong Bicolnon
Barangay Sun Valley Bantay Bata
Barangay Sun Valley Patrol 117 Volunteers
Kapatiran Samahan ng Mabubuting Samaritano
Cul De Sac Sun Valley Association
Samahan ng mga Nanay
Parañaque Illongo Association
Samahang Magkakapitabahay Sa Bukid Area
Guardians International Brotherhood Foundation
Green Ladies of Cherry East
Sun Valley Gay Club
Kayummangi Parañaque
• Youth Organizations
- Purpose: to practice their values and put them into action through volunteer service within the community for the betterment of the society
Sto. Niño Youth Club
Sta. Ana Youth Movement
Sta. Ana Youth Zone 3
Manggahan Youth Organization
Brotherhood Youth Organization
Cherry East Youth Organization
Cherry East Youth Achievement Club
Sitio Bagong Pag‐asa Youth Organization
Villa Paraiso ll Youth Club
Villa Paraiso Youth Organization
Riverside Youth Organization
Camachille Yourh Movement
Monville Youth Organization
Annex 41 Youth Organization
Ferrari Youth Club
Cul de Sac Youth Organization
Anak ng Palanyag
Sapang Maliga Youth Organization
Bukid Area Youth Movement
C. Normative Aspects
1. Conflict Management
- With the several safety procedures present in the community profile, we can say
- Areas of evacuation:
- Possible areas of flooding:
That the barangay is prone to flooding and fires. No infrastructures were made solely
for evacuation purposes being them using schools and gyms as evacuation centers.
Most of the personnel who will help in these procedures with the exception of the
fire, medical, and police department have different occupations such as the daycare
personnel and volunteers.
Sun valley elem. school
St. Gabriel Hall
Goal Montessori
Gym
Etc.
creek along Dandelion St.
Annex 41
2. Cultural beliefs and practices
• fishing
Not applicable in the area since it is an urban community
• fiesta
Celebration of the patron saint
Place is decorated with several colorful designs
Feasts with Filipino food
Accompanied music
• past time
it varies from person to person
• childbirth
If a woman’s stomach is round and pointed, it is said that she would have a boy. Also, if a woman craves for something sour, it means that she would have a boy.
If a woman’s stomach is round and flat, she would have a girl. Also, if a woman craves for sweets, she would have a girl.
• child rearing
The parents teach their children to be independent as they grow older.
They also learn how to incorporate strong family values.
• baptism
You have to have 1 godmother and 1 godfather, and everyone in the family will bless the baby.
Holy water is used to bless the baby.
happens in the church
• marriage
The groom should be in the church before bride to avoid bad luck. • courtship
Harana (serenade)
Pag‐akyat ng ligaw (visitation)
Paninilbihan (servitude)
Pamamanhikan (meet the parents)
• curing the sick
oThere are hospitals/clinics in the barangay so when someone is diagnosed with an illness, they are usually rushed to the nearest in the area.
o “Bed rest” at home is applicable when sickness is not severe (ex. slight fever)
o Specific medicines are available for different kinds of sicknesses.
Some of the following are:
Biogesic for headache
Tuseran for cough
Neosep for colds
• death rites
o A burial is organized for the deceased
o For Muslims, the deceased should be buried within 24 hours.
Applicable for Catholics
oWhen a Catholic is approaching death, a priest should be brought in to administer special rites and Holy Communion to
the dying person.
o Funeral Masses may not be held on Holy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter), Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), Holy Saturday (the Saturday before Easter), or Easter Sunday.
o Funeral Masses are also prohibited on the Sundays during Advent (the period starting on the fourth Sunday before December 25 through December 25), Lent (the 40‐day period before Easter), and the Easter Season (the 50‐day period after Easter). A Funeral Mass may be held on Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), though ashes would not be distributed in the church.
o The Vigil is a prayer service usually held the evening before the funeral. Much like a viewing or a wake, family and friends gather in the home of the deceased, in the funeral home, or in the church to pray and remember the deceased. A priest or deacon usually presides over the prayers, though a layperson with knowledge of the prayers and traditions may preside in the event that a priest or deacon is not available.
o Throughout the service, no matter who is leading, laypeople may participate as readers, musicians, pallbearers, ushers, and in other usual roles.
o The music played at the Funeral Mass should be appropriate church music; popular or non‐religious music is not appropriate
• Christmas
o Simbang Gabi is held on the night of December 24
o Noche Buena gathering with families (family reunions)
o gift giving o Children write letters to Santa Claus
• New Year
firecrackers drive the evil spirits away
children jump several times so they can grow taller
feasts/family reunions
• All Souls Day
The relatives will visit the graveyard/s of the deceased
Mass is held for the ones who passed away
• Holy Week
Visit different churches and fulfill stations of the cross
If you go to new church, you have to make 3 wishes
3. Historical origin
Since the year 2000, the population growth has increased to an estimate of 10000 new citizens every 2 years
IV. ANALYSIS OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL REALITIES
Barangay Sun Valley has various aspects in terms of its social realities. Firstly, the community composes of several active religious organizations in the area, which means that the majority of the community is god fearing and respective spiritual beliefs are being practiced. Secondly, based on the well‐planned evacuation plan and set evacuation centers, it is safe to assume that some parts, more specifically the lower part of the community is located in an area with a high risk of flooding, thus causing them to be prepared at all times. Since Barangay Sun Valley is an urban community, we also conclude that there is little to none natural resources present in the area. Moreover, health is given of utmost importance and is considered a vital priority due to the abundance of health centers and clinics. Needless to say, education is essential to them because of the many schools established in the area whether it be preparatory, elementary or high school. However, since the majority are private schools and there are only 2 public schools, this means that the depressed sectors of the barangay are lacking in affordable education which can reduce the quality of their human resources. They also seem to focus on the formation of the youth given the great number of youth organizations which means that they consider social interaction and communication of high importance. Several known landmarks are located within or around the barangay thus it can be easily found — this is geographically recommendable for visitors to further familiarize themselves with the place and prevent getting lost. Aside from that, there are several known businesses around the area such as Johnson & Johnson and The Generics Pharmacy, all of which are beneficial for the residents; they can be referred to as innovation due to several local business put up in the community. In terms of technology, the community is relatively up to date due to computer shops being the number 1 business available. Another vital conflict being experienced by the community is the traffic – necessary precautions must be undergone in order to further improve their traffic scheme. Possible solutions may be proper road construction, additional road safety signs, proper speed limit, etc. Based on these facts, we therefore conclude that Barangay Sun Valley is relatively developed in some aspects of its community however it can be further improved.