Barangay Officials

History

Each places has its own story to tell and a history that was a big factor of that
places’ success and stability all throughout the years. A history that would express how
diverse the place is but how unified people were to achieve success and social camaraderie.
With that, this chapter will tell us about the rich history of the barangay and how it achieved
its name.
Coloso Street Barangay VI was known before as Kalye Ilahod (a place that is
situated near with a body of water most especially a river) situated along the Ilog River
when the first Orgnization of Municipal Government was organized by Mr. Alejo Coloso
and also elected as Cabesa Mayor (Barangay Captain or Chieftain) of Kalye Ilahod also
known as Kalye Paterno before and after World War II. Later that time
KalyePaterno/Ilahod changed its name into Kalye Coloso to honor the Chieftain Alejo
Coloso that brings life and hope to the community. The dialect that widely used by the
people of the barangay is Hiligaynon and the language that people speak were English and
Filipino. The Barangay is subdivided into seven sub-villages ( Purok) namely Purok Indian
Mango, Purok Sambag, Purok Tar Apple, Purok Mangga, Purok Chico, Purok Avocado
and Purok Pili.
The Barangay Annual fiesta was commemorated every 31st day of May in honor of
Blessed Virgin Mary in connection of Flores de Mayo.

Land Area

• 125.25 hectares

Map

Total Population

• 3,086

Number of Households

• 657

Education Health and Services Facilities

• Day Care Center
• 1 Private Medical Clinic and
• 1 Laboratory
• 1 Barangay Health Centers