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Local History and Governace of Fuentes
Long before, Barangay Fuentes was named Datag (Plain). Later, the natives,
Namely: Bagani, Duglom, Mansaka, Teniente Ganap, Lintoan, Baladiama,
Baltazar, Antoan, Mabiscay, Catog, Canuto, and Dangansina came. They Name
this Barangay as Kiyamkyaman (sapa or river)

After the American-Spanish war, a certain American Major Charles Baker

arrived and occupied some of the lands. Even though, he was not part of the
native he used to defend them. He introduced civilization, cured illnesses and
educated the native. He also introduced some reforms and uplifted like cutting
hair. Those who refused to follow decided to transfer to some other locations.

Baker and his group then subdivided the lands distributed to them to
inhabitants. When the declaration of rights arrived, the natives refused to pay
taxes and such refusal has caused their forced eviction from the area.
During the period 1925 to 1950, the land was leased from the
Government for 25 years. In the past, Barangay Fuentes was
known as Barangay for lease. In 1949, a year before the
expiration of the lease contract, the group of Dela Cerna,
Alcantara and Perez submitted a petition to the court for the
return of the lands to the occupants.

The petitioners then hired Atty. Proculo Fuentes Sr., as

their lawyer. In 1966, the Supreme Court ruling came in favor
of the petitioners. In 1966 up to 1968, the petitioners have been
discussing, and their decided to separate Fuentes from
Barangay Tambongon.
On June 21, 1969, Barangay Fuentes was created as a regular
barangay. By the virtue of Republic act 5590 it was named
after Atty. Proculo Fuentes Sr.

Santiago Alcaria, Bartolome Della Cerna, Esteban Perez and

Diosto Bacus were the people who extended extra efforts to
ensure the said separation.
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5590

An act creating the barrio of fuentes in the municipality of

pantukan, province of davao del norte.

Section 1. The Sitios of Arog, Til-asan, Pinatatagan and Lease in the

barrio of Tambongon, Municipality of Pantukan, Province of
Davao del Norte, are separated from said barrio, and constituted
into a distinct and independent barrio of said municipality, to be
known as the barrio of Fuentes.

Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved: June 21, 1969

In 1967, Mr. Alcaria donated land for primary school site with an area
of 1,650 hectares. The school was named as Fuentes Primary School.
Mr. Noeme Caballero was the first teacher and school-in-charge.
1 Barangay Captain and the
st

Members of the Barangay

Councils
 In the Year 1969 – 1973
First Barangay Captain
• Mr. Diosto Bacus

Members of the Barangay Councils

• Melicio Mejos
• Alejandra Salientes
• Daniel Basig
• Artemio Bacus
• Fructuso Bacus
• Ignacia Baker
• Inocencio Camongay
 In the Year 1973
First Barangay Captain
• Mr. Alipio Limosnero

Members of the Barangay Councils

• Hipolito Belen
• Anacleto Zapanta
• Ladislao Echaves
• Alejandra Salientes
• Gregorio Purisima
• Constantino Bacus
In 1984, Brgy. Captain Limosnero facilitated
electrification of Barangay Fuentes. A legacy he
left two years before his death in 1986.
Constantino Bacus was officially appointed as
OIC-Barangay Captain during this time.
 In the Year 1987
First Barangay Captain
• Alejandra Salientes

Members of the Barangay Councils

• Jose Baker
• Hipolito Belen
• Julius Bacus
• Ladislao Echavez
• Gregorio Purisima
• Lorenzo Duglom
Valentino Mabiscay initiated the donation of the area for
Barangay Hall, Daycare Center, Basketball court, Terminal
and Public market. Fortunately, the said proposal was
realized after the successful negotiation by the late
Barangay Captain Alejandra Salientes with the heirs of
Mauyaman Mabiscay for a deed of donation. Gladly the
Barangay Hall and Daycare Center was complete. The
construction of Health center also took place during the
said year.
 In the Year 1997
First Barangay Captain Barangay Secretary
• Jose P. Baker • Nestor Antonio

Members of the Barangay Councils Barangay Treasurer

• Amal Pinduruan • Poncanciano Ungab
• Alfredo Monreal
• Elizabeth E. Mabiscay First SK Chairman who
• Adronico Bacus served from 1994-1997
• Lurenzo Duglom • Mr. Louie Melchor
• Agustin Pioc Jr.
• Anacleto Zapanta
In the year 2002, 2007 up to this year
The Barangay Captain of Barangay Fuentes
Ms. Elizabeth E. Mabiscay
Barangay Officials
ECONOMY
 Ira
In 2007
Php1,031,183.00

Present
Php3,858,559.00
Historical population
The population of P. Fuentes grew from 2,374 in 1990 to 3,908 in 2020, an increase of
1,534 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a
positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 127 people, from the previous
population of 3,781 in 2015
Barangay Fuentes Establishment and Water Bodies Map
Adjacent Barangays

• Mahayag, Banaybanay, Davao Oriental

• Tag-Ugpo, Pantukan, Davao de Oro
• Napnapan, Pantukan, Davao de Oro
• Tambongon, Pantukan, Davao de Oro
• Pintatagan, Banaybanay, Davao Oriental