Given the present population level of Baras and using a desirable ratio of 1 policemen for 500 persons, the municipality needs a total of 49 policemen. Assuming the same 1995 population distribution per barangay, Barangay Pinugay requires about 22% of the demand. Read the rest of this entry »
Secondary Level
There is one public high school in Baras that started in 1997. The school was temporarily housed in the new municipal building and was transferred to Sitio Malalim. The present enrollment is far below the 2,071 population of persons aged 13-16 years old. Though there are also three other private secondary schools as mentioned above. It should also be noted that neighboring Tanay town also offers a viable alternative for secondary education. Before the establishment of Baras NHS in 1997, most students go to Tanay for their secondary education. Read the rest of this entry »
Assuming the same 1995 age-sex distribution for census year 2000, about 40.79% of the total population falls within the schooling age (6 to 24 years old). 17.20% is considered within the elementary level, 8.68% in the secondary level and 14.91% in the tertiary level. Read the rest of this entry »
The inadequacy of personnel and facilities contribute to the unmet needs of the people of Baras especially those who can not afford the services of available private practitioners. For instance, the recorded deliveries done by untrained personnel is 9.23% and 7.24 % in 1998 and 1999 respectively. This means more dangerous exposure to the mothers. A survey among 4445 houses in 1997 showed that 8.59% of the respondents have deliveries not attended by trained personnel, with Barangay Pinugay registering the highest contribution. This can be related to the inaccessibility of services and the incapacity of some respondents to shoulder the expenses. Read the rest of this entry »
