SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PROFILE

A. SCHOOL PROFILE
Name & History
Rapu-Rapunhons had long valued education as the most significant
inheritance they could bequeath to their children. Motivated by this powerful
vision of liberating themselves from the clutches of ignorance & poverty, parents
sent their children to private secondary schools in Legazpi City. Then the 3 hours
ride in a small, motorized boat was beset with danger but it did not dampen their
spirit. The need for higher education was too great to be ignored, the risk & high
cost notwithstanding.
These were the reason why the plan to put up a secondary school in
Poblacion, in Rapu-Rapu was conceived. And in 1962, The Municipal Council of
Rapu-Rapu head by the late Mayor Amando Q. de la Cruz pass the resolution
which sought to create a secondary school in Rapu-Rapu. It was immediately
presented to Provincial Board of Albay for final approval. The following were
some of the provisions in the resolution.
1. The school site will be donated by the municipal government of RapuRapu;
2. The school fund will be provided by the provincial government;
3. The School will be named ALBAY HIGH SCHOOL-RAPU-RAPU will be a
sister school of Albay High school branches in province.
4. Administration and supervision of the school will be under the Bureau
of Public Schools-Division of Albay
So Albay High School-Rapu-Rapu formerly and officially opened in SY 19631964 with two classes, first year with 34 students and second year with 24
students. There were three faculty member and three non-teaching personnel.
The school utilized the donated Gabaldon building which was vacated by
Rapu-Rapu Central Elementary School. There were two rooms used as a
classroom and one big room used as office of the Principal, Support Staff and
Library. Later, two rooms were added to the existing Gabaldon Building.
The first Teacher-In-Charge was Mr. Hermie Melgar and in 1964 he was
replaced by Antonio de la Torre.
In 1965-1966, the first batch of 27 students graduated from Albay High
School-Rapu-Rapu.
In 1969, Bicol Teachers College (BTC) became the Bicol University, The first
State University in Bicol Region. It was implemented through Republic Act No.
5521 on June 29, 1961 sponsored by the late Honorable Carlos Imperial.

The incorporation of the former Albay High School in Rapu-Rapu to Bicol

University was approved by the Bicol University Board of Regents in 1972. Thus
Albay High School became Bicol University Pilot High School (BUPHS).
After staying in Gagabaldon Building from 1963-1974, the school, in SY 19741975, finally transferred to its permanent location (locally owned by BU Site) in a
three hectare-lot donated by Mr. Jose Hizon Sr. at Nagcahubas, Poblacion, RapuRapu, Albay.
Consequently, with the implementation of RA #6655 otherwise known as
FREE Secondary Act of 1989, BUPHS was turned over by Bicol University to the
Department of Education Culture & Sports (DECS). This was made possible
through the memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on May 10, 1989. The
signatories were Secretary Lourdes Quisumbing, BU President Patria Lorenzo and
the Catanduanes State College President. The MOA called for all elementary and
secondary Schools under school Universities and College which were situated
outside their campuses to be turned over to DECS.
In 1989, under DECS Order No. 22, s. 1989, BUPHS was absorbed by DECS
and it became officially known as Rapu-Rapu National High School (RRNHS).
From its humble beginning of 58 students in 1963, RRNHS now has 1,067 and
currently serves the 13 baranggays of Rapu-Rapu Island and four nearby
barangays of Batan Island.

Type of School: National

Curriculum: K12 Curriculum
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS PROFILE
School Year
1963-1964
1964-1965
1965-1971
1971-1972
1972-1987
1987-1989
1989-1994
1994-1995
1995-2001
2001-2002
2002-2006
8/200610/2009
10/200912/2010

School Administrator
Mr. Hermie Melgar
Mr. Antonio de la Torre
Mr. Victor Penida
Mrs. Sonia Balonzo
Mr. Francisco Lorena
Mr. Edgar R. Camba
Mrs. Teresita G.
Guianan
Mr. Nestorio dela Torre
Mr. Pastor B. Binza
Mr. Naciancino
Obsequio
Mrs. Rosa N. Orpilla
Mr. Serapion S.
Gongona Jr.
Mr. Vicente C. Cariso

Designation/Position
Teacher-In-Charge-Albay HS
Teacher-In-Charge-Albay HS
Teacher-In-Charge-Albay HS
Teacher-In-Charge-Albay HS
Teacher-In-Charge-Albay HS
Teacher-In-Charge-Albay HS
Asst. Prof IV/OIC-RRNHS
Officer-IN-Charge-RRNHS
Officer-IN-Charge-RRNHS
Principal II (detailed from
DepEd, Ligao-RRNHS)
Principal I-RRNHS
Principal I-RRNHS
Principal I-RRNHS

1/201105/2015
06/2015present

Mr. Lauro B. Millano

HT III/OIC

Mrs. Cherry L. Satorre

Principal I-RRNHS

B. COMMUNITY PROFILE
MUNICIPALITY OF RAPU-RAPU

Socio-Cultural
Rapu-Rapu is a third class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines.
According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 35,875 people.
The
municipality comprises three islands: Rapu-Rapu Island, Batan Island, and
Guinanayan Island.
According to local folklore, the name Rapu-Rapu was originated from the
name of forest tree which was commonly found in the municipality at the time it
was created. This tree is not visible today and the people do not even know that this
tree existed and how it looked.
Communal agricultural communities thrive in the Municipality Rapu-Rapu.
This community was largely developed due to the presence of productive and lush
land. Cultural practices mirror the agricultural and fishing trade of the locality.

Political

Before 1891, Rapu-Rapu was the barrio of Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon and it was
later transferred to Bacon Sorsogon mainly because of its geographical location.
Rapu-rapu was nearer to Bacon than Prieto Diaz. Governor Arlington Betts, the Civil
Governor of the Province of Albay then, created Rapu-Rapu a separate municipality
in 1901. A plebiscite was held when people of Rapu-Rapu were made to choose
whether they will still like to belong to the province of Sorsogon or to be transferred
to the province of Albay. The people choose Rapu-Rapu to be part of Albay, making
it as one of its municipalities.
Elected officials of Rapu-Rapu, Albay for the term 2013-2016
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Councilors
Councilors
Councilors
Councilors
Councilors
Councilors
Councilors
Councilors

Ronald Galicia (NP)

Nora Onate (NP)
Florante Dela Cruz (NP)
Retchell Bajaro (NP)
Larry Batas (NP)
Larry Batas (NP)
Napoleon Bello (LP)
Arturo Ebrada (NP)
Zenaida Guianan (LP)
Gad Galicia (NP)

Political Subdivisions
Rapu-Rapu is politically subdivided into 34 barangays
Barangays
Bagaobawan
Batan
Bilbao
Binosawan
Bogtong
Buenavista
Buhatan
Calanaga
Caracaran
Carogcog
Dap-Dap
Gaba
Galicia
Guadalupe
Hamorawon
Lagundi
Liguan
Linao
Malobago
Mananao
Mancao
Manila
Masaga
Morocborocan
Nagcalsot
Pagcolbon
Poblacion
Sagrada
San Ramon
Santa Barbara

Class
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Urban
Rural
Rural
Rural

Population
722
927
1,172
968
1,040
791
941
708
1,538
349
890
973
2,117
323
1,100
708
918
499
868
1,129
1,226
740
501
987
864
442
5,495
629
1,976
159

Barangay head
Syramae T. Batas
Michael B. Galicia
Jose Rommel B. Villalba
Enida E. Bendal
John B. Dizon
Allan I. Guinto
Romeo A. Bradecina
Eusebio B. Belarmino
Danilo B. Vergara
Emilio D. Entico, Jr.
Irvin G. Santillan
David B. Boncay
Abner A. Berdin
Mario A. Balbin
Abelardo A. Bilaro
Rogelio B. Bonon
Lydia B. Collantes
Randy A. Valenzuela
Carmelita P. Asuncion
Zaldy B. Buen
Rolando B. Barbacena
Teotimo B. Buendia, Jr.
Juan M. Aguilar
Wenifredo B. Bonanza
Natividad B. Bergonio
Wilson A. Eschalas
Erasmo G. Dela Cruz
Oliver G. Raynado
Blesilda B. Bertumen
Conrado D. Balbin

Geographical location

Rapu-Rapu is 374 km (232 mi) southeast of Manila and 36 km (22 mi) east of
Legazpi City, the provincial capital. The small island of Rapu-Rapu and Batan lie to

the east of Luzon and together with the islands of San Miguel and Cagraray, form
the northern rim of Albay Gulf. These islands represent a low monoclonal
continuation of the eastern structural arch into the waters of Lagonoy Gulf. Most of
the land surface of Rapu-Rapu has exposed basement-complex rocks in its interior
consisting mainly of serpentines. Rapu-Rapu has deposits of coal and copper

Demography

Rapu-Rapu is a third class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines.

According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 35,875 people.
Population census of Rapu-Rapu
Year

Pop.

% p.a.

1990

26,232

1995

28,797

+1.76%

2000

29,176

+0.28%

2007

32,646

+1.56%

2010
35,875
+3.49%
Source: National Statistics
Office/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapu-Rapu,_Albay

Economy
The island of municipality is blessed with natural resources. There are forest
areas in the municipality which are abundant vegetation such as ipil-ipil, narra,
bamboo, and fruit bearing trees, and flowers and he home of different species of
fauna. Different type of fish and sea foods are also abundant in the coast of RapuRapu.
The source of income of Rapu-Rapunhons comes from fishing which is
considered as one of the chief occupation mainly because of the presence of large
fishing grounds surrounding the three islands which comprises the municipality.
Another source of income is the wide hectares of land utilizes for agricultural
purposes.

Climate

Rapu-Rapu has a tropical climate. There is significant rainfall throughout the

year in Rapu-Rapu. Even the driest month still has a lot of rainfall. According to
Kppen and Geiger climate is classified as Af. The average annual temperature in
Rapu-Rapu is 27.1 C (80.8 F). The average annual rainfall is 2,848 mm (112.1 in).
The driest month is April with 132 mm (5.2 in). Most precipitation falls in December,
with an average of 476 mm (18.7 in). The warmest month of the year is June with
an average temperature of 28.3 C (82.9 F). In February, the average temperature
is 25.7 C (78.3 F). It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year. The
difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 344
mm. The average temperatures vary during the year by 2.6 C.
Typhoons are an especially frequent and destructive menace in the Bicol
region. The months of September, October and November experience the more
destructive of these violent tropical storms. Forty percent of the storms carrying
high-velocity winds in the Philippine pass through Southeastern Luzon where RapuRapu is located

Climate data for Rapu-Rapu

Month Jan

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul

Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Year

Averag 29.1 29.4 30.4 31.4 32.3 32.5 32.0 32.1 32.0 31.3 30.4 29.5 31.03
e high (84.4 (84. (86. (88. (90. (90. (89. (89. (89. (88. (86.7 (85.1 (87.85
C (F) )
9)
7)
5)
1)
5)
6)
8)
6)
3)
)
)
)

Averag 22.3 22.1 22.6 23.3 24.0 24.1 23.9 24.1 23.7 23.3 23.3 23.0 23.31
e
low (72.1 (71. (72. (73. (75. (75.
(75. (74. (73. (73.9 (73.4 (73.95

C (F) )

8)

7)

9)

2)

4)

(75) 4)

7)

9)

Averag
e
303 197 163
141 152 175 154
325 432 476 2,848
rainfall
132
198
(11.9 (7.7 (6.4
(5.5 (5.9 (6.8 (6.0
(12. (17.0 (18.7 (112.1
mm
(5.2)
(7.8)
3)
6)
2)
5)
8)
9)
6)
8)
1)
4)
4)
(inches
)

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapu-Rapu,_Albay

Education

Rapu-Rapu has 36 elementary schools and 7 secondary schools directly supervised by

Department of Education-Division of Albay
Primary Schools in Rapu-Rapu

Acal Elementary School

Bagaobawan Elementary School

Batan Elementary School

Bilbao Elementary School

Binosawan Elementary School

Bogtong Elementary School

Buenavista Elementary School

Buhatan Elementary School

Calanaga Elementary School

Caracaran Elementary School

Carogcog Elementary School

Dapdap Elementary School

Gaba Elementary School

Galicia Elementary School

Guinanayan Elementary School

Hamorawon Elementary School

Lagundi Elementary School

Liguan Elementary School

Linao Elementary School

Malobago Elementary School

Mananao Elementary School

Mancao Elementary School

Manila Elementary School

Masaga Elementary School

Minso Elementary School

Morocborocan Elementary School

Nagcalsot Elementary School

Nstr. Sra De Guadalupe Elementary School

Pagcolbon Elementary School

Rapu-Rapu Elementary School

Sagrada Elementary School

San Ramon Elementary School

Tinocawan Elementary School

Tinopan Elementary School

Viga Elementary School

Villahermosa Elementary School

Secondary Schools in Rapu-Rapu

Batan National High School

Bilbao National High School

Bogtong National High School

Mancao National High School

Rapu-Rapu National High School

San Ramon High School (Rapu-Rapu NHS Annex)

Tinopan National High School

Villahermosa National High School

PROFILE OF BARANGAY POBLACION

I.

General Information
A. Nature of Existence
Name of Sitios/Purok: 6
Adjacent Barangays are: Guadalupe, Carogcog, Malobago,
Morocborocan, Mananao and Buenavisa
B. Distance from:
1. Provincial Capitol

approximately 55 km

Nearest Municipality

Bacacay

C. Population
D. Dialect predominantly Spoken

5, 187
-

II.

Economic Condition
A. Major Source of Livelihood- Farming, Fishing

III.

Status of Educational Facilities

Bicol

Name of Educational
Institution

Type

No. of Teachers

Rapu-Rapu NHS

Public HS

Rapu-Rapu Central
School

Public ES

Rapu-Rapu Day Care

Center

Classrooms

Students
Enrolled

19

1067

LGU
funded

Rapu-Rapu Community
College

Communi
ty
College

BARANGAY OFFICIALS

BRGY. CHAIRMAN

Mr. Erasmo G. del la Cruz

BRGY. KAGAWAD

Mr. Rey A. Chan

BRGY. KAGAWAD

Ms. Jennifer D. Banania

BRGY. KAGAWAD

Mr. Ronald A. Guianan

BRGY. KAGAWAD

Mr. Rolando A. Alvarez

BRGY. KAGAWAD

Mrs. Merly E. Parado

BRGY. KAGAWAD

Mr. Jose E. Agarin

BRGY. KAGAWAD

Mrs. Cresencia G. Ecleo

SK CHAIRMAN
BRGY. SECRETARY
BRGY. TREASURER

BRGY. POBLACION MAP