I.

SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
A. Over-all Description of the Barangay
1. History of Barangay Somoroy
In the critical post war era, the natives of Barrio
Canunghan, the former name of Barangay Somoroy , felt
the need for transformation into a barangay.
From 1959-1960, Barrio Canunghan came out of its
shell to become Barangay Somoroy under the vigorous
initiative of Pio Merida, the Municipal Mayor during that
time in the Municipality of Bobon.
Of the 18 barangays of the Municipalty, Barrio
Canunghan which is now popularyknowa Brgy. Somoroy, is
one of the critical Barangays of the said town. It is nested 6
kilometers away from the town proper, one of the oldest
barangays of the municipality, and a home to many early
known people as Verino Morino, Elou Cuanico, Esco
Lagapac, Toregoy Morino and Ceferino Moreno.
From 1956, to the present, Barangay Somoroy has
gone through tangible social and political growth and
developments. It has transformed from a simple barrio to a
Barangay in 1960 by virtue of the power vested on Mayor
Pio Merida. Appointed by him, Atencio was the first
Teniente del Barrio.
Dramatic changes in leadership took place. Alongside
with the peoples need of a peaceful and progressive
barangay, they exerted efforts to choose their leader who
is believed to be worthy. After years of leadership, Atencio
was succeeded by Captain Mollejon. A year after his
election, the barriohanons installed Sergio Agasang into
office as their Barangay Captain. He served the barangay
for several years.
Change
in
leadership
did
not
giggle
the
barriohanons, thus choce another leader in the person of
Frncisco Magno.
Francisco Magno did not last for years, he was
removed from the office for some reason. Cristito Moreno
took over until 1989 when he won the election. Cristito
Moren decided not to re-elect beacause of his health
problem. His younger brother Crisanto Moreno continued
his desired to serve the Barangay residents. Crisanto
Moreno started his leadership in 1997 until 2002.

In 2002, an energetic, humble and truly had a heart

in serving the barangay inhabits in her leadership and
dreamed progress of the barangay commenced. A
barangay hall, electric power, and concrete pathway was
seen in reality during the leadership of Brgy. Captain
Esteletha Soriano.

2. GEOGRAPHICAL SETTING
Barangay Somoroy is one of the 18 barangay in the
municipality of Bobon, Northern Samar. It is
km from
the feeder road bounded by Brgy.
on the north, Brgy.
on the south, Brgy.
on the west and Brgy.
on
the east.

3. TOPOGRAPHY
Barangay Somoroy, relative plain all over the entire
barangay.

4. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

Population Size...
Population Household
Population Distribution by Gender
Male..
Female.
PSC.
Normal.
Underweight
Severely Underweight..
Over Weight.

5. POPULATION DENSITY
Barangay Somoroy has a total land area of 197-75-42
hectares.

6. CLIMATE

Dry Season
Rainy Season

7. SOCIO-ECONOMIC INFORMATION
Family income rage from 200-300/day.
8. NATURAL RESOURCES
Major Products copra, rice, vegetables, and
root crops.
9. HUMAN RESOURCES
PUROK

POPULATION

HOUSEHOL

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1
2
3
4
Total
10. AGRICULTURAL DATA
Rice planted (has.)
Rice
harvested
(has.)
Ave.
Production
Yield
Carabao
Cattle
Swine
Goats
Chicken/Poultry
Ducks/Goose
Dog s
Cats
11. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
There is a complete Elementary grade, from
grade 1 to 6 , teachers and school building.
12. HEALTH FACILITIES
Brgy. Health Center is manned by Midwife, BNS
and BHW and CHT members.
13. POWER
NORSAMELCO is the source of the electricity
in the barangay.
% of Household are having
electricity and some having generator for
emergency uses and some are using kerosene.
14. TRANSPORTATION
Means
of
transportation
motorcycle/tricycle, PD-cab, and truck.

by

15. COMMUNICATION
Most speaks Waray, other Visaya, Tagalog,
English, and Cebuano. Others are using

cellphone and other gadgets as their means of

communication. 80% of the families are using
mobile gadgets.