Social Work Field Instruction II Working

with Communities

2023 Community Case Study

Social Work Intern:
Jayson Tibayan
Teresita Bautista
Juliet Constantino
Barangay Sinalhan, Reyna Almazora
Santa Rosa City
The Objective of the Community Study

The main objective of this study is to make people aware of various issues and
concerns in the community, help them to provide knowledge about the main causes that
affect their social life, and to create motivation and interest in community welfare among
the people. This study will also serve as a future reference for community organizing.
 I. COMMUNITY PROFILE Nuestra Señora
A. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COMMUNITY de los Ángeles de
● Once upon a time, there was a farmer who Sinalhan
was riding the back of his carabao slightly August 2, 1908
treading on a grass field.

● He dug the soil and found an image of

Nuestra Señora Delos Angeles and brought
it to the Barrio.

● He told the barrio people about the event

and they decided to worship her as their
patron.
In Santa Rosa City, Laguna, in
the peaceful barangay of
● Several years passed; it was the time of the
Sinalhan, where people lived a
Japanese-Filipino War.
simple life, there is a holy place
where people go to worship
● They thought of their patron and they
their amazing little patroness,
agreed to name their barrio "Sinalhan".
Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
de Sinalhan.
References: https://pintakasi1521.blogspot.com/2017/08/nuestra-senora-de-los-angeles-de_3.html
II. BACKGROUND OF THE COMMUNITY

A. Physical/Demographic Sinalhan, a 105-hectare barangay in

Santa Rosa City, is an urban area
MAP 1: MAP OF BARANGAY
with an active fishing community. It
SINALHAN
is located near the seashore and is
flood-prone. The barangay has a
main road connecting it to Binan and
Aplaya, providing fast and reliable
transportation services. The
Quingus Series is abundant in the
lakeshore area. The community
comprises women, men, the elderly,
children, youth, disabled individuals,
solo parents, fishermen, farmers,
professionals, and tricycle drivers.
 Size and number of
Illustration 1. households. Size as well as
Number of Households in Sinalhan the total number of homes.
The data from the City
Purok Total Number of Households per Population of Santa Rosa City
Purok (Census 2020) were used for
Purok 1 2,115 this analysis. Purok 1 has the
Purok 2 808 most households, with 2,115
while Purok 3 has the least
Purok 3 493
number of households. The
Purok 4 1,722
total population of Barangay
Purok 5 662 Sinalhan is 26,274 people,
Purok 6 1,928 and there are 7,728
Total No. of Household 7,728 households.
Illustration 2: Kinds of Shelter
Kinds of Shelter. Based on
the data from the
barangay, 37% of houses
are semi-concrete, 27% of
houses are made of
concrete, 21% of houses
are made of wood, and 15
% of houses are made of
light materials such as
metal sheets, plywood, and
bamboo.
B. Political-Structural

Mission, Vision, and Goals

Mission
“Maiangat ang antas ng pamumuhay ng mga mamamayan at mapanatili ang isang
mapayapang pamayanan. Magkaroon ng tapat na pamamahala upang makamit ang
kaayusan at kapayapaan ng pamayanan.”

Vision
“Maging mataas ang antas ng pamumuhay at pagkatao ng bawat isang mamamayan
ng Barangay Sinalhan na may kaayusan at kapayapaan.”

Goals
“Maisaayos ang pamumuhay ng bawat mamamayan ng Barangay Sinalhan.
Illustration 3. Organizational Chart of Barangay Sinalhan
● The Liberal Party and the PDP Laban are
two of the political parties present in the
barangay.
● The Barangay Captain, who serves as the
community's chief executive, directs,
administers, and makes decisions for the
entire barangay.
● They cooperate with the elected council, the
appointed secretary, and the appointed
treasurer.
● The Sinalhan Barangay Council develops
community programs, policies, and
resolutions.
● Barangay Hall is accessible every day of the
week, round the clock.
Illustration 5. Leaders and Organization in Sinalhan
Using Venn Diagram ● This Venn diagram depicts
the relationship between
two organizations.
● The Punong Barangay
works directly with the
barangay officials,
barangay health workers,
and barangay nutrition
scholars, as well as the
barangay tanod, lupon, and
Sangguniang Kabataan.
● In education, the principal
and teachers have direct
interaction with the officers
of the Parent-Teacher
Association.
● They collaborate on
projects to improve the
school's appearance and
development.
C. Socio-cultural

Communication. Because it's convenient and modern, most barangay

residents use mobile phones to communicate. Most homes and
businesses have telephones. Internet access is also available, and its use is
rising as one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to communicate
locally and globally. PLDT, Globe, Smart, Digitel, and BayanTel serve the
barangay.

Language. Most communication is in Tagalog. Their family and

"kababayan" from their province utilize the remaining languages.
 Illustration 6. List of Infrastructure in Barangay Sinalhan
Infrastructure Total Location For the community
Number
Barangay Hall 2 Purok 3 and Purok 5
Education
Basketball Court 2 Purok 3 and Purok 5
Pre-School 1 Bayshoreville
Child Development 2 Purok 3 Barangay Hall Churches 3 Purok 3, and purok 4
Center Compound
Water 2 Deep Wells, Laguna water
Elementary School 2 Purok 2, and Purok 4

Integrated High School 1 Purok 4 Fish Port 1 Purok 2 Phil. Coast Guard

ALS 1 Purok 3
Roads 2 Sinalhan Road, and
Health Subdivision

Health Centers 2 Purok 3, and Purok 5 Power 1 Meralco, Power

Supply/Electricity generators
Map 2. Social Infra Map of Barangay Sinalhan
Religion. Iglesia ni Cristo and Roman Catholic chapels are in Barangay Sinalhan. At the
intersection of Sinalhan Road and Sinalhan (Ibaba) Road stands the Nuestra Senora
de Los Angeles Chapel, a major church in this barrio.

Illustration 7: Religion in Barangay Sinalhan

Illustration 8: Tradition/Beliefs in Barangay Sinalhan

Community Gawi (Behavior) Tradition Paniniwala (Belief)

Traditions/Beliefs (Tradisyon)
● Bilayakid Festival Fiesta 2nd To Celebrate the blessings from
(Biyaya ng Lawa, day of natural resources that come from
Yaman ng Bukid) August the lake and rice fields, and Nuestra
Señora De Los Ángeles De Sinalhan
Fiesta
● Celebration of their
Bangkarera Boat Racing during the feast of
Patron Nuestra
Nuestra Señora De Los Ángeles De
Señora De Los
Sinalhan
Ángeles
Map 3. Resource Map of Barangay Sinalhan
Illustration 9: Population of Barangay Sinalhan

16,656 more people lived in Sinalhan in 2020 than in 1990. The 2020 census
showed a growth rate of 4.01%, or 4,477 more people than the 2015 census,
which was 21,797. See the example:
III. ASSESSMENT
A. Issues and concerns
Based on the focus group discussion with the community members, these are the
problems identified by the people per component/ sector:
Illustration 10: Issues and Concerns
Sector/Component ISSUES AND CONCERNS
Fishermen ● Insufficient funds for livelihood opportunities
● Leadership style (i.e personality differences)
● Low self-esteem among members
Farmers ● Limited access to agricultural technology
● Climate change issues
● Lack of trainings and seminar on alternative farming
Senior Citizen ● Health concerns
● Financial insecurity

Person with Disability ● Lack of financial resources

● Lack of cooperation
Education ● Lack of financial support/educational assistance
As perceived by the members of the
community
● Although there are livelihood opportunities in the barangay, it is not enough
to sustain the daily needs of the people.
● Alteration of weather conditions and migration of fish results in fishermen
looking for another source of income to meet their families' daily needs.
● However, the farmers also have the same problem as the fishermen.
● People in the community see education as an equally important need for
children.
● However, due to the insufficiency of income of most parents, the financial
support for the education of the children is also not enough.
● Despite the challenging financial situation, parents still strive to send their
children to school believing that finishing school can provide better
opportunities for them.
Workers
Perception

● Typhoons had a great impact on the Fishermen and Farmers of Barangay

Sinalhan.
● Fishing activities had become limited because of the owner of the fishpond
● Seniors contribute to national growth, but they also have larger health concerns,
benefits, and legal rights demands.
● Senior Citizens of Barangay Sinalhan report 2218 members, including non-
registered, but only 200 are indigent seniors who receive social pensions.
● Sinalhan has 250 PWD. Members say free haircuts, pedicures, medical
missions, and dental missions are not enough for daily living.
● Due to their situation, the majority of PWD are unemployed.
● They wish to have a livelihood program for those like them who are disabled but
can still work.
 IV. INTERVENTION PLAN
Goal: To empower the community and promote initial sustainable development projects through
these intervention plans from February 2023 to June 2023.
Objectives Specific Activities Strategies Time Resources People Involved
(from-to) Needed/Budget
To identify -Initial visit, -Building rapport Feb 25, to -Transportation budget FI2 Intern
the sectoral -Collateral -Interview -Active listening March 26, -Mobile phones Sectoral groups
groups in the -Courtesy call -Documentation 2023 -Laptop
community -Observation -Ball pen & Notebook
-Sending invitation
To meet the -Introduction -Sharing / March 31, -Transportation budget FI 2 Intern
core group -Group formation Brainstorming 2023, 10:00 -Food budget Core group
leaders -Open forum -Prioritization of AM -Laptop Leaders/
-SWOT Analysis needs and -Mobile phones Representative
problems -Manila paper & pen
To conduct a -SWOT Presentation -Sending Invitation April 15, -Venue FI 2 Intern
General -Team building letters 2023 -Table & chairs Core Group
Assembly activities -Group sharing 10:00 AM -Sound system Leaders
-Problem Tree Analysis -Focus group -Laptop & projector Core Group
-Creation and discussion -Foods Members
presentation of -Group participation -Certificate of Barangay
committees Recognition Officials
CONTINUATION
Objectives Specific Activities Strategies Time Resources People
(from-to) Needed/Budget Involved
To implement -Self-Awareness -Observation April 22 & -Venue FI 2 Intern
relevant training Training -Participation 29 2023, -Tables and Chairs Core Group
in the community -Leadership -Focus Group - May 6, May -Sound System Leaders
Training Discussion 13, May 20, -Laptop & Projector Resource
-Livelihood Training 2023 -Certificate of Speaker
on Basic participation
Hydroponics
-To gain Self-Awareness -Lecture/Discussion April 29, -Venue FI 2 Intern
understanding Training -Activities (Johari 2023 -Tables and Chairs Sectoral
and insight into Window) -Sound System Committee
their personality, -Laptop & Projector
attitude and -Certificate of
behavior participation

To develop their Leadership Training -Lecture/Discussion May 6, -Venue FI 2 Intern

personal -Activities (Paper 202313, -Tables and Chairs Sectoral
management and Tower) 2023 -Sound System Committee
leadership skills -Laptop & Projector
CONTINUATION

Objectives Specific Strategies Time Resources People Involved

Activities (from-to) Needed/Budget

To learn and Hydroponics -Lecture/ May 13, Venue FI 2 Intern

understand the Livelihood Discussion 2023 Tables and Chairs Sectoral
advantage, benefits Training -Actual Sound System Committee
and processes of demonstration of Laptop & Projector
Hydroponics Hydroponics Certificate of
participation

To partner with Educational Screening and May-June Venue FI 2 Interns

Ang Bahay Parola Assistance Selection 2023 Tables and chairs ABP Social
and Taiwan Fund Sustainable Data Gathering Sound System workers and
for Children and Livelihood Interview Laptop volunteers
Families (TFCF) in Program General Assembly/ TFCF Service Form
the implementation Capacity Orientation
of various Building
programs to 100
children
V. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION & EVALUATION

● The implementation of the intervention plan is from February to May 2023.

● From June 2023 and onwards the sectoral committee and the core group
leaders will facilitate the re-echo of the training and the continuous
implementation of the plans with the support of Barangay Sinalhan officials and
in partnership with Mission to the World Philippines and Taiwan Fund for
Children and Families.
● Evaluation will be done at the end of every training activity.
● Continuous monitoring will also be done.
VI. RECOMMENDATION

Based on the experiences, findings, and difficulties mentioned by the community members,
these are the recommendations:

● Maintain a good working relationship amongst different sectoral leaders in the

community through continuous community empowerment and capacity building.
● Create an avenue to re-echo the training on self-awareness, leadership and basic
hydroponics
● Duplicate basic hydroponics to other sectors in the barangay and become a source to
generate income for the family and community
● Strengthen the partnership between Brgy. Sinalhan, Ang Bahay Parola and Taiwan
Fund for Children and Families in promoting the sustainable development projects in
the community.
● Involvement of barangay officials to become more attentive to the needs of the
community members
THANK YOU!