HISTORY OF MALHACAN
As of now, Barangay Malhacan is one of the richest barangay in Meycauayan.Located at the eastern part of the town. It is 0.64 kms.
The name Malhacan came from the word “Mahal na Angkan”. When people doesn’t have there permanent homes. They are like beggars. After many years had passed, there was a slave Spanish came to the place named Don Sebastian de Francia. He lived in that place with his family. Don Sebastian was a quiet, kind, industrious, and cooperative. Because of his attitude, the community people loved him. His livelihood was improved with many people and he attract to live beside him. When Don Sebastian was dead, his son, Miguel inherits all of his treasures and important items. In the time of Don Miguel Francia, he build the “bayan-bayanan” included the Marilao and Lolomboy. In 1588 a strong typhoon and shocking earthquake happened that cause the bayan-bayanan to worry about. After that disaster, “Mahal na Angkan” governance was gone.
When Don Miguel Francia died, his son, Cipriano build a house that looks like a castle. Kapitan
de “francia” was more improved. When he died his treasures were divided into his two sons, named Felipe and Alejo. The word “mga mahal na angkan”get them popular. From that they on, Francia family’s money got bigger and bigger until they called Malhakan that came from the word ”mahal na angkan”.
PROFILE OF BARANGAY MALHAKAN MEYCAUAYAN CITY OF BULACAN
I. GEOGRAPHY
A. Geographical Location – It is one of the 26 barangays of the municipality of Meycauayan. Located at the eastern part of the town. It is 0.64 kms. From municipal building.
B. Land area – 307, 438 sq. meters (3.07438 sq. kms.)
C. Terrain – About 90% of the total area is 0 – 15 slope category and 105 of its part elevated up to 10 meters. Above sea level of categorized slope as 2 – 5%.
D. .Season – Dry and wet.
II. SOCIOLOGY
A. Demography
1. Population
Based on the 1995 Survey on Population, there were 22,495 inhabitants in Barangay Malhakan. The recently concluded 2000 NSO Survey registered 21,509 inhabitants, a decrease of 986 or 4.38%. It is the most populated barangay in Meycauayan with a 13.1927% of the total municipal population of 163,037.
2. Population Projection
The projected population of the barangay up to the year 2005 using the geometric method of computing population growth rate is enumerated below.
Current and Projected Population
Year
|
1995
|
2000
|
2001
|
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
Malhakan
|
22,495
|
21,509
|
22,268
|
23,504
|
23,867
|
24,710
|
25,582
|
3. Household Population – 4,700
4. Population Density – 70/ ha.
B. Literacy and Educational Facilities
Name of School
|
No. of Students SY 2001 - 2002
|
Pre – Elem.
|
Elementary
|
Secondary
|
Holy Savior Study Center
|
17
|
0
|
0
|
John Paul Benedict School of Meycauayan
|
10
|
-
|
-
|
Maria Teresa Learning Center
|
45
|
69
|
0
|
San Isidro – San Roque Academy
|
52
|
264
|
244
|
Meycauayan Adventist Elem. School
|
0
|
103
|
0
|
Malhacan Elementary School
|
91
|
2,001
|
0
|
C. Public Health and Sanitation
1. Health Care Center – 1 Barangay Health Center ; 3 Day care Centers
Private Hospital - E. Lozada Gen. & Maternity Hospital ; Sta. Clara De Montefalco Medical Center
2. Potable Water Supply - Meycauayan Water System Shallow Well & Deep Well
3. Waste Disposal – Through collection by dump truck
D. Peace & Order
Generally normal and peaceful condition/ situation.
III. ECONOMY
A. Family Income – P 5,000.00 average per month (estimate)
B. Sources of Livelihood – Jewerly making and repair shops, trading and employment.
C. Industry & Trade – Mostly are jewelry repair shops, sari – sari atores, Savemore commercial center
D. Commercial Banks – Banco De Oro, Asia Trust Bank, Green Bank (a Rural bank) & Metrobank
IV. INFASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES\
A. Transportation – Jeepney, tricycle
B. Telecommunications – Digitel, Racitelcom, PLDT
C. Electric Energy – Meralco
V. ADMINISTRATIVE SET - UP
SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY
Punong Barangay - DELFIN B. SAN PABLO III
Kagawad DAVID MICHAEL D.S RAMIREZ
ORBEL G. CORNELIO
BASILIO I. ARAÑA
JAIME R. ROZAS
JENNIFER B. CORPIN
NICOLAS P. BOJOS, SR.
PABLITO V. ALTOVEROS
SK Chairman DELFIN B. SAN PABLO IV
Barangay Kalihim CEFERINO S. GUEVARRA, JR.
Barangay Ingat Yaman FELCIANO A. BONIFACIO, SR.
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