BARANGAY CITRUS: A HISTORY
Barangay Citrus, used to be called Bagong Buhay G, was one of the relocation areas in Sapang Palay Resettlement Project established in 1974 for squatter families of Metro Manila. Barangay Citrus was once a part of Bagong Buhay A of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. It is located about 30 kms. North of Manila. Its land area is about 800,000 sq. meters with an approximate population of 15, 000 residents.
Bagong Buhay G became a separate barangay in 1980 and was named “CITRUS” which mean “Centralized Institute of Technology for Rural Urban Squatters”. This barangay has one complete elementary school, National Housing Authority, Rural Health Clinic adjacent to Barangay Hall. Citrus was chosen “Huwarang Barangay of San Jose del Monte in 1993 and fifth placer in whole Bulacan”.
The occupation of the people of this barangay varies. A few self-employed, others are laborers, some are contract workers abroad and the rest are professionals who are employed either in the government or in private.
With the educational institutions in its vicinity and 2 hours ride from Manila, this barangay will continue to grow as a progressive community.
A GLIMPSE OF BBG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bagong Buhay G Elementary School (BBG ES) was established in 1974 to educate and cater good and quality education in line with the DepED Mission , Vision and Core Values to the children who were relocated from the different parts of Metro Manila. It started only with a few members of teachers handling classes from Grades I to VI. Since the school buildings were still under construction at that time, classes were held under the residential houses and under the trees. It was only in the later part of the school year when the school children were moved to the newly completed classrooms.
The first head of school was a young and intelligent male administrator, Mr. Ruperto F. Tecson. Through his leadership and resourcefulness, he was able to make the school progressive and surpass the educational needs and challenges of the community despite of the limited resources.
BBG ES grew up very progressively. It started with only six (6) classrooms with the total enrollment of 313 pupils were handled by six teachers. Presently enrollment was raised with a total of 3135 pupils, constituted of 66 classes and 76 teachers including with four janitors, two guard, one admin aid and two canteen helpers.
BBG ES is still providing the needs of learners and expanding the horizon of school-community as well. Besides, the school is creating a global village to reach out all the young Filipino children, particularly those who resided at Barangay Citrus and the neighboring communities.
Hereunder is the list of the school administrators who greatly served in this school from 1974 up to present administration and management.
YEAR SCHOOL HEAD
1974 to 1977 Ruperto F. Tecson
1977 to 1983 Teresita M. Sanchez
1983 to 1994 Mario S. Bareo
1994 to 1995 Obdulia B. Vergara
1995 to 2002 Alfredo F. Santiago
2002 to 2004 Sofronio P. Macawile
2004 to 2008 Oriel I. Cuenco
January to May 2008 Angelina F. Lim
April to September 2010 Rolly Sotelo
2008 to 2013 Gregorio U. Francisco
2013 to June 2016 Maria Theresa M. Dela Cruz
July 2016 to July 2019 Marissa M. Solomon
July 2019 to PRESENT Reneerose R. Sahurda
Barangay Citrus, used to be called Bagong Buhay G, was one of the relocation areas in Sapang Palay Resettlement Project established in 1974 for squatter families of Metro Manila. Barangay Citrus was once a part of Bagong Buhay A of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. It is located about 30 kms. North of Manila. Its land area is about 800,000 sq. meters with an approximate population of 15, 000 residents.
Bagong Buhay G became a separate barangay in 1980 and was named “CITRUS” which mean “Centralized Institute of Technology for Rural Urban Squatters”. This barangay has one complete elementary school, National Housing Authority, Rural Health Clinic adjacent to Barangay Hall. Citrus was chosen “Huwarang Barangay of San Jose del Monte in 1993 and fifth placer in whole Bulacan”.
The occupation of the people of this barangay varies. A few self-employed, others are laborers, some are contract workers abroad and the rest are professionals who are employed either in the government or in private.
With the educational institutions in its vicinity and 2 hours ride from Manila, this barangay will continue to grow as a progressive community.
A GLIMPSE OF BBG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bagong Buhay G Elementary School (BBG ES) was established in 1974 to educate and cater good and quality education in line with the DepED Mission , Vision and Core Values to the children who were relocated from the different parts of Metro Manila. It started only with a few members of teachers handling classes from Grades I to VI. Since the school buildings were still under construction at that time, classes were held under the residential houses and under the trees. It was only in the later part of the school year when the school children were moved to the newly completed classrooms.
The first head of school was a young and intelligent male administrator, Mr. Ruperto F. Tecson. Through his leadership and resourcefulness, he was able to make the school progressive and surpass the educational needs and challenges of the community despite of the limited resources.
BBG ES grew up very progressively. It started with only six (6) classrooms with the total enrollment of 313 pupils were handled by six teachers. Presently enrollment was raised with a total of 3135 pupils, constituted of 66 classes and 76 teachers including with four janitors, two guard, one admin aid and two canteen helpers.
BBG ES is still providing the needs of learners and expanding the horizon of school-community as well. Besides, the school is creating a global village to reach out all the young Filipino children, particularly those who resided at Barangay Citrus and the neighboring communities.
Hereunder is the list of the school administrators who greatly served in this school from 1974 up to present administration and management.
YEAR SCHOOL HEAD
1974 to 1977 Ruperto F. Tecson
1977 to 1983 Teresita M. Sanchez
1983 to 1994 Mario S. Bareo
1994 to 1995 Obdulia B. Vergara
1995 to 2002 Alfredo F. Santiago
2002 to 2004 Sofronio P. Macawile
2004 to 2008 Oriel I. Cuenco
January to May 2008 Angelina F. Lim
April to September 2010 Rolly Sotelo
2008 to 2013 Gregorio U. Francisco
2013 to June 2016 Maria Theresa M. Dela Cruz
July 2016 to July 2019 Marissa M. Solomon
July 2019 to PRESENT Reneerose R. Sahurda