UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA
Don Toribio Street, Tetuan, Zamboanga City
School of Allied Medicine
LOCAL HISTORY RESEARCH OF
BARANGAY AYALA,
ZAMBOANGA CITY
Submitted By:
Caminos, Keen Jude B.
BSN 1F
Submitted To:
Mr. Cecilio J. Esona
GEC 2 Instructor
History
The area of Ayala was inhabited mostly by Subanons and later by Moros who rely
on fishing for their livelihood. The people mostly lived by the estuary, since the fishing is
always good where the Dumalon river of Ayala meets the sea. Flora and Fauna was
abundant and the people did not have to go far to hunt or fish. The Subanons who lived in
Ayala did most of the farming.
These people were ruled by a Datu. In 1865, a Spanish priest, Father Martin,
arrived in the place and was welcomed by the Datu with hospitality. The priest told the
villagers that he came from a place in Spain called Ayala and suggested the same be
named of their place. Agreeing to this, with the influence of Spain and the desire of the
people to learn the new language, the people shouted, "Ayala! Ayala!"
About Ayala
Ayala is located in the west coast of Zamboanga City.
Ayala is approximately 16 kilometers from the main city hall of Zamboanga City.
Ayala is 529 hectares wide.
Ayala is the Sardine production capital of the Philippines. Nine out of the twelve
sardine companies in the Philippines operate in Ayala. The canning facilities meet
international standards.
Barangay Fiesta and Traditions
Most of the people were converted to Christianity and to this date Ayala's
population is mostly Christian. The church also influenced the people into celebrating a
fiesta date in honor of a patron saint, the lady of Mt. Carmel. The Barangay Fiesta is
celebrated on 16th of July every year.
Fonda de Ayala
Fonda de Ayala, founded in 1982, is a monthlong festivity held from the 8th to the
30th of December, every year. Before the season starts, a stage is set up on a large field
and around 20 makeshift stalls are built encircling the area. A tall Christmas tree, adorned
with colorful decors and lights is then erected in the middle of the open ground. Every
night, people from Ayala and the neighboring barangays would swarm the field to
witness live band performances, dance or singing contests, pageants, and a variety of
entertaining shows that typically will run throughout the night. Traditionally, Fonda de
Ayala is held at the field fronting the Ayala Police Station. Nowadays, the yearly
celebration takes place beside the Ayala Gymnasium open field. Fonda de Ayala would
become so popular that other barangays in Zamboanga City started their own Fonda-
inspired festivity as well. (e.g., Fonda de Tetuan, Alegria na Pasonanca, Fonda de Sta.
Maria, etc.)
Population
Barangay de Ayala, or more commonly Ayala, is one of the 98 barangays in
Zamboanga City. It is located 16.5 kilometers west of the city proper and is easily
accessible by land and sea. Generally regarded by Zamboangueños as one of the most
developed barrios in the west coast, Ayala spans 5.29 square kilometers wide and houses
several canning factories.
Ayala is still classified as a Rural barangay by the National Statistical Board
(NSCB) and as per the census of 2010, it has a population of 20,096. However,
Ayala has its own district for the Police Department and an extension of City Hall.
Most of the sardine Factories are located in Ayala and Ayala tax wise generates
lots of income for the City.
Total Population of Ayala as of 2015 Census: 22,547
Total Population of Ayala as of 2007 Census: 16,929
Majority of the people in Ayala are Christians
Elected Government Officials of Barangay Ayala
Elected Officials of Ayala for the term of 2018-2020
Punong Barangay Chairman/Captain: Adan Ortega Olaso
Barangay Kagawad/Councilors:
1. Imelda L. Dumdum
2. Alexis T. Ortaga
3. Khymer Adan t. Olaso
4. Rene j. Agustin
5. Dolores c. Ebol
6. Anthony m. Juaton
7. Oscar j. Espinosa
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK officials)
SK Chairman: John Rey S. Jubilan
SK kagawad:
1. Vina Atilano
2. Bernie Juaton
3. Kristine Enriquez
4. Jeanette Castro
5. Glenda Serna
6. John Paul Bernardo
7. Mythel Gonzales
Barangay Secretary: Maria Victoria Macaso
Barangay Treasurer: Jasmine C. Caguimbal
Aministrator: Jose Eden J. Ortega
Barangay Record Keeper: Feliper D. Bacabag Jr.
Elected Officials of Ayala for the term of 2013-2016-18
Punong Barangay Chairman/Captain : Diosterides S. Librero
Barangay Kagawad/Councilors:
1. Alex C. Macapili
2. Alexis T. Ortega
3. Edgar T. Torralba
4. Victoria G. Padernal
5. Reynier J. Salanguit
6. Edgar F. Enriquez
7. Dolores C. Ebol
Elected Officials of Ayala for the term of 2010-2013
Punong Barangay Chairman/Captain : Diosterides S. Librero
Barangay Kagawad/Councilors:
1. Imelda L. Dumdum
2. Edgar T. Torralba
3. Alex C. Macapili
4. Joseph D.C. Ebol
5. Edgar F. Enriquez
6. Victoria G. Padernal
7. Aurora E. Anastacio
Secretary: Cecilia E. Ebol
Treasurer: Jhoan P. Coronel
Elected Officials of Ayala for the term of 2007-2010
Punong Barangay Chairman/Captain : Alexis T. Ortega
Barangay Kagawad/Councilors:
1. Imelda L. Dumdum
2. Diosterides S. Librero
3. Joseph D.C. Ebol
4. Vicente J. Gregorio
5. Edgar T. Torralba
6. Edgar F. Enriquez
7. Esther S. Quilala
Secretary: Cecilia E. Ebol
Treasurer: Jasmine C. Caguimbal
Ayala also has the following Government extension Offices:
City Agriculture Office
Agrarian Reform Office
Ayala Police Station
Fire department.
City Hall extension. People from the west coast now do not have to travel to the
downtown cityhall to pay their taxes. They can settle them directly at the Ayala
extension city hall.
Businesses in Ayala
Auto and Motorcycle dealers
Banks and Financial Institutions in Ayala
Clinics and Hospitals
Mednet Family Clinic
Convenient Stores, Hardware and Supplies, General Stores
Department Stores and Appliance Stores
Hotels, Motels, Pension Houses and Boarding
Pharmacies or Drug Stores
Repair Shops
Restaurants, Carenderias, Coffee Shops and Resorts in Ayala
Salons and Barber Shops
Supermarket, wet market
Dreamville Super Market
Budget Wise Supermarket
Ayala has four canning factories namely:
Permex Producer and Exporter Corp.
Ayala Seafoods
Universal Canning
Jordan Fishing Corporation
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayala,_Zamboanga
https://www.philatlas.com/mindanao/r09/zamboanga-city/ayala.html
https://www.zamboanga.com/z/index.php?title=Ayala
