Republic of the Philippines

MUNICIPALITY OF BALATAN

Mga pangunahing hazards na nakakaapekto sa Barangay Luluasan

HAZARDS	PROBABILIDAD	EPEKTO	RANK
1. Tropical cyclone	Kadalasan ng bagyo at sama ng panahon sa lugar.	70% ng mga bahay ay gawa sa magagaang na materyales.	1
2. Storm surge	Ang Zone 1, Zone 2, at Zone 3 ay malapit sa dalampasigan.	Mataas ang mga baybayin.	2
3. Drought	Kalbong kagubatan.	Nakaaapekto sa mga pananim, hayop, populasyon, kalikasan, at sariwang hangin sa balanse ng suplay ng tubig at sikat ng araw.	3
4. Flash Flood	Ang ilang komunidad ay matatagpuan sa mga mabababang lugar.	Ang mga kabahayan at pasilidad ng gobyerno ay matatagpuan sa mga lugar na mapanganib.	4
5. Landslide	Mabundok at maapog ang lugar.	Ang mga kabahayan ay matatagpuan sa paanan ng mga bundok na lubhang mapanganib.	5
6. Fire	Maraming nakatira sa baybaying-dagat.	Ang mga bahay ay gawa sa magagaang na materyales at may	6

Early Warning System

Level ng Alerto	Sitwasyon	Pag-monitor sa tamang detalye tungkol sa darating na sakuna	Mga paghahanda at dapat gawin ng pamilya	Mga paghahanda ng BDRRMC	Responsible agencies/person
Alert 0	Maghintay ng update sa PAGASA. Paghahanda ang paparating na masamang panahon	Magbandilyo, Magbantay ng tubo, Mag house-to-house	E-balde, Go bag, Mag importanteng dokumento, Cash, flashlight, cell phone	Magpulong ang mga brgy. council, Mag-monitor/evacuate, Ihanda na sasakyan ng mga barangay officials	BDRRMC / BLGU / Volunteers
Alert 1	I-anunsyo/pamalita sa komunidad	Magbandilyo, Mag house-to-house	Bawal na pumalaot! Ilikas na rin ang mga st. citizen, bata, PWD at mga buntis	Magbigay na rin ng relief goods, I-monitor ang mga evacuees sa evacuation center	BDRRMC / BLGU / Volunteers
Alert 2	Isang araw bago dumating ang sakuna, ipagbigay alam na sa buong komunidad para sila’y makapaghanda	Magbandilyo, Kalembang ng sampung beses sa isang araw	Maghanda at sabihin ang pamilya na pumunta na sa Evac Center, Maki-ugnay sa TV o radyo	Force evacuation	BDRRMC / BDRRMO / BLGU
Alert 3	Magbanta sa balita galing sa PAGASA at tumutok	Magbandilyo, Megaphone, Gumamit ng red flag senyales sa mga tabing kalsada, TV/radyo	Siguraduhing makapunta sa Evacuation Center ang buong pamilya	Bibigyan ng ayuda / relief ang mga nasa Evacuation Center	BDRRMC / BDRRMO / BLGU / Volunteers
Safe / Ligtas	Base sa ulat ng PAGASA ay nakaalis na ng PAR ang bagyo	Magbandilyo sa mga evacuees na makakauwi na sa kanilang bahay, Magbandilyo sa buong brgy. na ligtas na sabihing ay safe ang community	Makipag-ugnayan sa BDRRMC at BLGU, Bago umalis ay linisan at ibalik ang gamit sa Evacuation Center	Magdeklarang pwede na umuwi sa mga kanya-kanyang bahay ang mga evacuees, Clearing operation	BDRRMC / BDRRMO / BLGU / Volunteers

Barangay Luluasan History

Before it became an independent town, Balatan in Camarines Sur was merely a sitio (small community) under one of the barangays of Nabua, known as Sitio Siramag. Today, this area has evolved into Barangay Poblacion, the central barangay of Balatan.

Barangay Luluasan derives its name from the Bicol word “luasan,” meaning “a passageway.” This term refers to the entry route from Cabañatuan to Sitio Siramag. In earlier times, reaching Siramag required a long walk through dense forests, mountains, and clearings. Word of mouth tells us that Luluasan had established itself as a barangay even before Balatan became an independent municipality. Over time, this entryway became known as Luluasan, later officially recognized as Barangay Luluasan.

The barangay’s patron saint is St. Joseph the Worker, who was donated through the generosity of Mrs. Cresencia Sonias, who felt inspired to bring the saint to the community. Under the leadership of Mr. Jesus B. Bania, who served as Barangay Captain, a chapel was gradually constructed. The feast day of St. Joseph is celebrated on March 19 each year. As part of the celebration, from March 17 to 18, the barangay hosts a basketball tournament for young adults and traditional Filipino games (Palaro ng Lahi) for children.

Barangay Luluasan has had seven administrations since formal leadership began. The first three leaders, known as “Teniente del Barrio” (community leaders generally chosen by local consensus), were Gonzalo Casano Sr., Jovito Lorzano, and Luis Tuyay, although no records exist of the exact dates of their terms.

Following Tuyay’s term, the title shifted to “Capitan del Barrio,” who was elected by majority vote. This change in structure led to three subsequent leaders: Thomas Barredo Sr. (1977–1993), Jesus B. Bania (1993–2007), and Charlito T. Roman (2007–2018). During Roman’s term, the elected leader’s title changed to “Punong Barangay” (Barangay Captain). Currently, the barangay is led by Punong Barangay Nechitas A. Bermas, who has served since 2018.

The residents of Luluasan primarily make a living through fishing, particularly those near the shoreline. Small-scale trading and fish vending are common occupations, supplementing household income. For those living closer to the mountains, coconut and crop farming are predominant, along with income from forest by-products. The families in the barangay live a simple life with limited amenities and infrastructure, maintaining a resilient community despite these constraints.

Populasyon ng Luluasan

Zone	HH/Families		Individual
	Household	Families	Male	Female	Total	Senior Citizen	Pregnant	Pwd
1	116	-	250	351	588	104	91	228
2	82	-	207	159	357	54	80	90
3	155	-	296	322	606	110	104	184
4	405	-	1,031	942	1,944	330	370	531
5	247	-	546	497	1,034	177	191	283
6	59	-	159	157	306	45	48	99
7	320	-	636	661	1,313	229	235	380
Total	1,384	1,448	3,125	3,089	6,148	1,049	1,119	1,795

Luluasan Barangay Profile