History

 

Barangay BagongNayon was created only in 1989 thru Batas Pambansa 798. The young barangayis bounded by Tulaken River in the north, Marcos Highway and Barangay Sta. Cruz in the south, Inalsan Road in the east and Barangay Cupang and Nangka River on the west. The 1995 census showed a total of 27, 200 residents as population of the barangay comprised of diverse interests and belonging to the different strata of society.

 

Today, after more than fifteen years, the census ballooned to more or less 50,000, 90% of whom are migrants from different areas in Metro Manila. Integrating this people into one cohesive group had been a big problem, but what used to be a frustrating situation in the history of the barangaywas guided with the blazing light of hope and the continuing faith and confidence of the residents to the Barangay Councilwhich was hitherto led by the first Barangay Captain Carmen R. Lazarte who was elected in March 28, 1989.

 

In August 15, 2002, MA. ROSARIO CAMACHO-BIAGTAN was elected by the community as its second Barangay Captain. The barangay was thence headed by a strong willed and uncompromising leader.

 

Mission

 

Provision of the highest standard of public service in attaining the best quality of life through the formulation and implementation of socio-economic programs consistent to the collective goals and interests and responsive to the dreams and aspirations of the citizenry.

 

Geographical Location

 

Barangay BagongNayon, one of the eight (8) newly created barangay with eight (8) other existing barangay of Antipolo is 15 km. from Cubao, Quezon City, 6 km. from the City of Marikina, 5 km. from the Provincial Capitol ofRizal. It is bounded on the north by Tulakin River, on the south by the Marcos Highway and Barangay Sta. Cruz, on the east by the Inalsan Road and on the west by the Barangay Cupang and Nangka River.

 

Classified as an urban area, barely 35-minute drive from Quezon City, accessibility to Barangay BagongNayon is through the Marcos Highway, past Sta. Lucia and Robinson Mall and the Masinag Market until Gate I of BagongNayon and up to Gate II. Barangay BagongNayon is just a walking distance to Gate 2 where the CMVC Plaza and other commercial and business establishments like COGEO Shopping Mall and the City Mall of Antipolo are situated. These are the primary commercial centers in Lower Antipolo.

 

With a total land area of 301.34 hectares, BagongNayon is within the heart of Lower Antipolo. As of now, BagongNayon is composed of thirty seven(37)sitios, consisting of 15 clusters in BagongNayon I, five (5) phases of COGEO Village and other surrounding sitios.

 

Population

 

Today, Barangay BagongNayon’s population has grown considerably to70,000. Hence, prospective sudden growth may occur notably in the coming future.

 

Economic Activities

 

Major Sources of Livelihood

 

With the emerging development of the Barangay, the primary source of income is salary or wage where white collar workers practice their profession either within or outside Antipolo City, while the blue collar laborers and workers are employed in constructions, factories and other industries comprises the 70% of the total adult population belonging to the labor force potentials. About 20% are business men while the remaining 10% do not engage in the labor force. These are the retirees and volunteers.

 

Poultry and Livestock-Raising

 

Poultry and livestock-raising can be rarely found in some households within the barangay.

 

Industry

 

Due to the rapid growth rate in population and households, the demands also increases in terms of employment and services. Remarkable increase in industries and commercial establishment has been noticeable most especially along the stretch of Marcos Hi-Way and in Gate 2 that is within the territorial boundary of the barangay. 

 

Barangay Officials