HISTORY OF BARANGAY DAY-AS

Before the Spanish colonization even began, fishing was one of the main sources of livelihood of
Cebuanos. It was the most convenient source of livelihood since Cebu is surrounded by large bodies of salt
water. The barangay’s name came from a group of fishermen who lived in a small village named Day-as,
situated in the island of Mactan at the town of Cordova. These fishermen had substantial number of consumers
located along the inner parts of Imus Street which made them visit the place more often. As they become
known to the natives from that certain part of Imus Street, they began to the call the place “Barangay Day-as”

BARANGAY PROFILE

Barangay Day-as was officially established during the year 1910. It is located between Barangay
Zapatera and Barangay Pari-an, which is situated at the heart of the city. Its boundaries start from the borders
of the streets of Bonifacio and D. Jakosalem and branches out to the borders of Sikatuna Street. The other parts
that could be seen along the way are the Imus street, Bonifacio, T. Padilla, and Imus avenue.
According to the barangay statistical data of 2016, the barangay covers a 17.8 hectares total land area . The
barangay has a total population of 5,286 and a total voting population of 4,386. The estimated numbers of
families or household present decreased to 546. The barangay is presently composed of 10 sitios namely: Imus
(Lower Day-as) and Day-as (Upper Day-as), Sabah, Beavers, Feathers, S.Y.M.W.A. (Sikatuna Young Men &
Women’s Association), S.Y.C. (Sikatuna Youth Club), Peralta Compound, ULIDAMIN (Ulitaw, Dalaga, ug Minyo)
and Tender Heart.

Barangay Facilities:
A. Barangay Hall
B. Barangay Health Center
C. Barangay Dental Room
D. Barangay Birthing Room
E. Barangay Library
F. Barangay Conference Room
G. Lupon Tagapamayapa Office
H. Barangay Day-care Center
I. Barangay Sports Complex
J. Barangay Garbage Truck