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Barangay Paraorao History
Barangay Paraorao was once surrounded by a thick forest, rich with trees, wild orchids, and wildlife. Transportation was difficult in the area until the 1930s when the Mangente family owned a wooden sailing boat called “Parao” (meaning “sailing boat” in Bicol). The boat was used to travel to Negros Occidental, Lucena, and Manila, engaging in barter trade of products like sugar, rice, and canned goods in exchange for lumber, which was abundant in the area. This barter system, which lasted across three barangays, eventually ended when the boat encountered problems and became stranded on the shoreline, eventually breaking down. Over time, the name “Parao” evolved into “Paraorao,” which is the current name of the barangay.
The patron saint of Barangay Paraorao is San Antonio de Padua, and the annual fiesta is celebrated every 4th of January. The first leader of the barangay was Kapitan Del Barrio Sixto Beato, and the current leader is Punong Barangay Cherry B. Renolayan.
Pararao Barangay Profile
This website forms part of the project “Strengthened Resilience to the Effects of Climate Change of the Disaster-Affected Population in Balatan, Camarines Sur, Philippines,” an initiative aimed at enhancing community resilience, disaster preparedness, and climate change adaptation at the local level. The project is implemented through a collaborative partnership between the Local Government Unit of Balatan, Fundación Religiosos para la Salud (FRS), and Siervas de Jesús de la Caridad (SJC), with funding support from the Generalitat Valenciana (GV).
As part of the project, this website serves as a central platform for early warning information, disaster preparedness guidance, and risk awareness, supporting efforts to reduce the vulnerability of communities to climate-related and disaster hazards. It provides accessible and up-to-date information on early warning systems (EWS), preparedness measures, response protocols, and other risk reduction resources, contributing to informed decision-making and increased community readiness.Through this partnership, the project promotes inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven approaches to disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Balatan.