Adiangao is one of the coastal barangays in San Jose, Camarines Sur. It is located at 28 kilometers and 15 kilometers by water, away from the Poblacion of San Jose, eight kilometers from barangaySabang and with a distance of eight kilometers by land. It is bounded on the north by cocoland and northeast by Barangay Ayugao, Presentacion, Camarines Sur where Talidtidon Falls and Kawa Rivers lies. On the west by barangay Maangas, Presentacion, Camarines Sur where Gipangpang River also lies. On the south is barangay Lagha, Presentacion, Camarines Sur. This barangay has the potential in tourism because of a cave with underwater river hidden in a virgin forest. The annual fiesta celebration is on May 15.
Etymology
The word was derived from a tree called "dadiagnao" which was used by the people for lighting as torch, also as firewood. During the Spanish time, the Spaniards changed it to "Adiagnao" due to difficulty of utterance.
Historical account
This barangay is controversial since it is geographically located in between the barangays of Maangas and Lagha, both of Lagonoy before, and now of Presentacion. Hence, it was then part of Lagonoy but its territorial jurisdiction was eventually transferred to San Jose purposely to provide the then newly established town a forest where it can make use of the resources there such as rattan and firewood. It said that Adiangao was thick with "dadiagnao", a tree from which "salong" was taken. The people used this salong as lighting material or torch. It was told by old folks that this barangay was a witness to Moro raids which the people's settlement had been transferred more frequently from the different parts of the place due to these attacks. Now, the present settlement of the people is near the sea making fishing as the main source of livelihood.
Geography and demographics
The barangay has a total population of 1,997, 345 households and 782 registered voters. It is located about 28 km. by land or 15 km. by water away from the population of San Jose. It is also 8 km away from barangay Sabang and with a distance also of 8 km away from the municipality of Presentacion when you travel by land. It has 7 purok/zones and a total land area of 400 hectares with rolling agricultural land and forest mountains. It is bounded on the north by cocoland and northeast by barangay Ayugao, Presentacion were the Talidtidon Falls and Kawa River lies. On the west by barangay Maangas, Presentacion where Gipangpang River can be found. On the south is barangay Lagha also of Presentacion.
Economic profile
Adiangao is basically an agricultural and fishing barangay. Coconut, abaca and tiger grass production are the main livelihood of its residents. However, others derived their income from fishing, labor, self-employment and public employment. The other areas of place are planted with various vegetables and roof crops. It has also a labor force of 337 economically productive people, or about 98.76% of its total household. About 80% earns less than ₱3,000 a month with each earner supporting an average of 2 dependents. On income dependency ration, more than half of the families are estimated to be living below the poverty threshold line. Most of these families own their own home lots which are usually built with light and mixed materials, and some are concrete.
Education
The barangay has one public elementary school, a high school, and a Day Care Center. The Adiangao Elementary School is under the San Jose District of the Camarines Sur Division Office of the Department of Education; while the Adiangao High School is presently an annex school of the San Jose National High School. For the school year 2014-2015, the total enrollment in the elementary is 266, high school is 187 and the Day Care is 61.
Religion
Barangay Adiangao is a community of Catholic faithfuls numbering around 1,162. It is followed by Protestants with 45, Born Again Christians with 28, Grace Gospel with 9, and Jehovah's Witnesses with 8.
Tourism spots
Barangay Adiangao has beautiful spots and sceneries to offer to both local and foreign tourists, namely: Adiangao Cave, Talidtidon Falls, Kawa Falls, Star Falls, Parina Falls and Gipangpang River.
Facilities
The place has already been fully electrified with a lot of sari-sari stores. It also has a Barangay Health Center which caters the immediate health needs of the residents. Most significant of all is that it has already caught up with the use of modern communication facilities as residents have already been enjoying the services of Smart and Globe telecom companies for all their mobile phones and gadgets. For entertainment, people are fond of enjoying music through karaoke/videoke houses. The means of transportation in the barangay is by land and water. On land, two major concrete roads are the main transportation arteries going in and out of the barangay. One road connects the place to the town of Presentacion and the other to the town of Lagonoy. There are two privately owned passenger jeepneys that are regularly plying from Adiangao to the town of Goa and vice versa. On water, there are three motorized bancas regularly traversing Lagonoy Gulf waters from Adiangao to barangay Sabang and vice versa which trips are only done for at least an hour during the day.
Government
The elected barangay officials for 2018-2021 are as follows: Manuela P. Fernandez-Punong Barangay and the Barangay Councilors are: Josephine M. Señar, Vicente C. Alfon, Noli P. Dianela, Rodrigo F. Valencia, Ledelina P. Remoto, Arnulfo C. Royo, and Guilberto Tomas D. Fernandez. The appointed barangay secretary and treasurer are: Merlene M. Señar and Gerald P. Pana, respectively. On the other hand, the Sanggunian Kabataan for 2018-2021 are: Angelica P. Antonia as the SK Chairman and its SK Kagawad are: Jestoni S. Alarcon, Pia N. Alarcon, Mary Joy S. Mata, Bertito Barbado, Azel A. Penino, Jobilly P. Arroyo, and Corina M. Bas. The barangay employs 10 tanods, 13 barangay health workers, 1 Day Care Worker, and 8 Lupon members.
