Poctol, San Juan, Batangas

Poctol is one of the forty-two barangays comprising the municipality of San Juan, Batangas.[1] This barangay is located at the northeastern part of municipality. It is bounded by the barangays of Tipas, Palingowak, Pinagbayanan, and Catmon. As of 2015 census, Poctol has a population of 2,548 inhabitants.[2]

Barangay Poctol, San Juan, Batangas
Barangay
Seal
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceBatangas
MunicipalitySan Juan
Government
 • TypeBarangay
 • Barangay ChairmanHon. Ronel B. Sinag
Area
 • Total5.1259 km2 (1.9791 sq mi)
Population
2,548
Time zoneGMT (UTC+8)
Zip Code
4226

Origin

Poctol was once a widely forested place. According to a legend, there was once a little stream in the area. The natives called it Putol na sapa, for the mere reason that they cannot locate where it starts and where it ends. There are many fish in it. During sunny days, the stream gets dry, and the fish and plants in it disappear. But during rainy days, the fish and plants reappear in the stream.

Sitios

Poctol is subdivided into six sitios. These are:

  • Pontor
  • Lumbangan (Centro)
  • Ugatan
  • Ilaya
  • Canto
  • Bagong Silang

Government

The 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in Poctol were held on May 14, 2018. The elected officials will assume their office on the 30th day of June 2018. Their term will expire on 30 June 2020.

Members of the Sangguniang Barangay ng Poctol (2018–present)
PositionName
Barangay Chairman Ronel B. Sinag
Councilors Reynaldo "Turko" Salimo
Ariel "Baguyboy" Gutierrez
Ruben Escaro
Fermin "Tasyo" Sotengco, Jr.
Fe Sinag Linao
Joelito Giron
Evan "Ampang" Amaquin
Monsour Giron (ex-officio member)
Barangay Secretary Ryan Magadia
Barangay Treasurer Michelle Macatangay
Members of the Sangguniang Kabataan of Poctol (June 30, 2018 – present)
PositionName
SK Chairman Monsour Giron
SK Councilors Joshua R. Sinag
Ruby Anne De Torres
Bryan Scott Anacin
Jemwell G. Mendoza
Jervin M. Plandez

Official Seal
  • Mangrove – The barangay is known for its mangrove forest which is considered as one of the largest in the town.
  • Waves - Symbolize the Tayabas Bay and Malaking Ilog River that define the geographical location of the barangay.
  • Fish – Symbolizes fishing as one of the source of income of the people.
  • Banana Plant – Symbolizes abundant agricultural produce of the barangay.
  • Cattle / Cow – Symbolizes farm animals as part of thriving agriculture industry.
  • Blue, Red, and Yellow colors - Symbolize the barangay as an entity under the Republic of the Philippines

Notable Citizens
  • Don Juan R. Quizon - Former Presidente Municipal from 1919-1922 and 1925-1928 of San Juan, Batangas. The municipal hall was inaugurated during his term.
  • Salvador Q. Quizon - Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Lipa
  • Atty. Carmelo Q. Quizon - Former Provincial Prosecutor of Batangas
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  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-12-11. Retrieved 2020-05-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. https://www.psa.gov.ph/content/highlights-philippine-population-2015-census-population

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