Brookspoint, Baguio City

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leader_name1 = Hon. David B. Puguon
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Brookspoint is a barangay located in the Aurora Hill district of Baguio City in the Philippines.

Name

Brookspoint was often referred to as the "Workingmen's Village", referring to the land owners during the time of Mayor Luis Lardizabal, until the name was changed to what it is known as today under Resolution 47-1974; Regular Meeting held on February 27, 1974 D-2A6. The name Brookspoint is believed to have originated from its location, bounded by brooks and creeks.

Political division

Originally, the barangay was only a small territory, since its area was composed of only 3 puroks. As time progressed and the number of people increased, houses were built within and around the area, increasing the need to establish its correct boundaries. At present, Brookspoint is composed of seven puroks, and is surrounded by nearby barangays such as Pacdal, East Modernsite, South Central,and Bayan Park.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census of the NSCB, Brookspoint had a total population of 1,477.

Geography

Land Area - The total land area of Brookspoint is approximately 13.64 square kilometers. This is inclusive of parts of the mountains. The landmarks circumscribing the community which roughly delineate its boundaries are:
* East- Busol Watershed
* West- Ledesma, South Central Barangay
* North- East Bayan Park Brgy
* South- Pacdal Barangay

Language and Dialects

The residents of Brookspoint are a mixture of different peoples of different cultural and ethnical backgrounds who speak varied languages. The most common spoken language is Ilocano, with a large number of residents from the Tagalog ethnic group.

Developments

Brookspoint is one of only ten barangays in Baguio City currently covered by Smart Communications' 'Me Na Me' mobile television service.

Education

*Dona Aurora Annex - Brookspoint Elementary School. Any time this year, 2008, the Department of Education Baguio City Office will implement project to establish a primary school in the barangay that will cater to Grades 1 to 3.

Barangay Officials

Current

The current Barangay Captain, the Barangay Kagawads and SK Chairman were elected on October 29, 2007.

* David B. Puguon, Barangay Captain

Members of the Sangguniang Barangay
* Carlito B. Lee
* Christina L. Pawid
* Felicidad M. Bunnol
* Danny J. Arnobit
* Flora Flores
* Agripina D. Abayari
* Florentina Mateo
* Alvin Jhet M. Bunnol, SK Chairman/" Ex- Officio"
* Ralph Zosimo B. Leung, Secretary
* Elaine S. Guay, Treasurer

Historical

Barangay Captains

* Mr. Jose Bravo- first Barangay Captain
* Mr. Eleuterio Carbonell- 2nd Barangay Captain, left to work in City Hall
* Mr. Mariano Lee- 3rd Barangay Captain
* Mr. Ramon Valenciano- 4th and longest serving Barangay Captain( 1989-2007)
* Mr. David Puguon- 5th Barangay Captain (2007-present)

SK Chairmen

* Mr. Gamaliel Sepulchre (1996-2002)
* Mr. Joel Batara (2002-2007)
* Mr. Alvin Jhet M. Bunnol (2007-present), elected to the SK Federation Baguio City as SK Federation PRO holding the Committee on Tourism and Special Events.