ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY QUEZON CITY Aurora, Blvd.

Quezon City

Intensive Nursing Practicum Community Nursing at Brgy. Parang, Marikina City

Ma. Isabel B. Barredo IV- BSN

HISTORY OF PARANG

Before 1880, Parang, a sprawling estate of forest, farm, plains and low-lying regions, was part of Barrio Bayan-bayanan. Initially, only 25 families, mostly orchard farmers, settled in the area. It was host to small sugar cane plantations and home to a forest area that was a good source of lumber, fruits, and wild life. When the railroad system reached its vicinity, specifically in the area between the sitio and its mother barangay, transport of farm products to Manila became easier. The legacy of this once-productive era can still be gleaned from the Daang Bakal tradition the place continues to remember. The arrival of the Americans at the turn of the 20th century would have a long-term impact on Parang (Tagalog for thicket or bush). Sugar cane plantation would give way to the cultivation of undergrowths, which in turn were developed as grazing farms for cattle, carabaos, and deer. This development, which made sprawling lands into grazing areas, would eventually give the place its name. Later, warehouses for stacking of fodders and serving as garage for tractors were built in the district. Coconuts, which were easy to cultivate and required lesser effort on the part of farmers, were introduced, slowly transforming the landscape of the place. Parang, given its dense forest, became a secure hangar for Japanese planes, and it was also made into a shelter for fleeing Imperial soldiers who were pursued by Allied Forces from Manila. But through it all, the barangay at once recovered from the travails of the conflict. Projects like houses started to make headway in the area and new shoe factories such as Eduardson Shoe Factory were opened. Barangay Goals and Objectives: To attract private investors that will provide employment and tax revenue. To involve everyone in the planning and implementation of development programs of the barangay, making them co-owner of the collaborative inputs. To ensure that the children and youth are treated with respect and utmost care and that they have a place for their recreational activities in the community where they belong. To sanctify the families and assist them in their day to day living. To closely monitor if all children ages five (5) years and above are attending school whether formal or non-formal education. To transform Barangay into a safer and happier place to live in while protecting its environment, making it hazard-free. VISION Barangay Parang is a prime residential and industrialized destination in the City of Marikina, with a well trained, skilled, educated, God-loving and law-abiding citizenry, proud of their regionalist culture, values and orientation, respectful of the rights of the children, enjoying a state of well-being and committed to harmonious relationships. MISSION To enrich Barangays social, economic, cultural, and human resources through good governance and effective partnership with the stakeholders to finally increase potential investments and competitiveness.