| 词条 | Spring, Alabel |
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| name = Spring | other_name = | native_name = Alabel Sarangani Province | official_name = | nickname = Spring | image_skyline = | caption = | image_map = | map_caption = A location of the barangays in Alabel | settlement_type = Agricultural/Residential barangay | coordinates = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flagicon|Philippines}} Philippines | subdivision_type1 = Islands | subdivision_name1 = Mindanao | subdivision_type2 = Region | subdivision_name2 = Soccsksargen (Region XII) | subdivision_type3 = Province | subdivision_name3 = | subdivision_type4 = | subdivision_name4 = | leader_title = Punong Barangay | leader_name = | leader_title2 = Punong Kagawad | leader_name2 = | blank_name_sec1 = Spoken languages | blank_info_sec1 = (mostly pure) Cebuano, (mixed with) Tagalog, (mixed with) Ilonggo | blank_name_sec2 = | blank_info_sec2 = | area_km2 = }}Spring is a barangay in the Municipality of Alabel, Sarangani Province, Philippines. Based on May 2010 National Census, Barangay Spring had a 1,586 population.[1] EtymologyThe term "spring" literally refers to any natural situation where water flows from an aquifer to the Earth's surface. It is a component of the hydrosphere. The locals in Alabel particularly the early settlers called the place "pagang", an aged Cebuano term mean holes or hollow because Barangay Spring was the designated location for burial. People dug six feet in the ground for their dead loved ones resting place until cemented box or apartment style burial boxes (locally called pansion) was introduced. CemeteriesTwo cemeteries were located in Barangay Spring, Alabel, Sarangani Province. A public cemetery in Barangay Spring became burial place of Alabelians for half a century.[2] Many prominent Alabelians were buried in the public cemetery among them were Honorio C. Navarro, a former politician and Vice Mayor of Alabel for nine years, Victor Madrazo a.k.a. Paraguay, a General Santos City's Tuna Festival Endorser, and Allan C. Laya, Sr., a parish guitarist.[3] Pryce Garden Memorial was a private cemetery located in front of Lake Beto. Wealthy families in Alabel already reserved lots for themselves. Policemen, politicians and their relatives, professionals and educators were buried in Pryce garden.[4] Lake BetoLake Beto was a inland lake located in Barangay Spring, Alabel.[5] The lake added scenery to the barangay. In 1980's, the lake served as camping and recreational sites in Alabel until cemeteries created creepy stories that scared students and facilitors. Along with its scenic and panoramic features, the lake served as a sources of foods and livelihood to the people. Fish cages for tilapia and catfish were built. Water Hyacinth in the lake were made into bags and other indigenous crafts.[6] November TaxEvery November 1 and 2, community toll for visitors added to the barangay IGP Fund. References
2 : Barangays of the Philippines|Barangays of Alabel, Sarangani |
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