Pintuyan · Southern Leyte
Barangay Balongbalong
Barangay Balongbalong forms part of the municipality of Pintuyan in Southern Leyte, Philippines. It had a population of 142 in the 2020 Census.
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Population & Statistics
From the 2020 Census of Population and Housing
- Population (2020)
- 142
- Population (2015)
- 158
- Growth (2015 → 2020)
- -10.1%
Classification: Rural barangay
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About Barangay Balongbalong
Barangay Balongbalong is a very small barangay in the municipality of Pintuyan, located in the province of Southern Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balongbalong had a population of 142. This made it the 23rd largest of 23 barangays in Pintuyan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balongbalong accounted for approximately 1.39% of the total population of Pintuyan, which stood at 10,202 in the same census year.
The barangay recorded 158 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 142 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -10.1%, consistent with a contracting settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Balongbalong as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pintuyan is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balongbalong, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Southern Leyte, which contains 500 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Balongbalong ranks 488th by 2020 population. Southern Leyte is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Balongbalong is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
City / Municipality
Pintuyan (Municipality)
Province
Region
Contact Information & Officials
✓ Verified- Punong Barangay
- Alvin P. Cortes(2023 - 2026 term)
- Barangay Secretary
- Peloton G. Novie
- Barangay Treasurer
- Bernie A. Telen
- SK Chairperson
- Christian B. Baldos
Sangguniang Barangay Members (Kagawads)
- • Teofilo Avila Prisco
- • Zosimo P. Legista JR.
- • Desideria B Avila
- • Elmer M. Salazar0
- • Celso L. Bongcayao
- • Ursina D. Lopez
- • Ernesto D. Bongcayao
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Balongbalong
Where is Barangay Balongbalong located?▾
Barangay Balongbalong is a barangay in the municipality of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balongbalong hall?▾
Barangay Balongbalong is located in Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balongbalong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balongbalong is Alvin P. Cortes (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balongbalong?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Balongbalong is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pintuyan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Balongbalong part of?▾
Barangay Balongbalong is one of 23 barangays in Pintuyan, a municipality in Southern Leyte, Philippines.
When are the next barangay elections in the Philippines?▾
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, per COMELEC Resolution No. 11191. All barangay officials including the Punong Barangay, Kagawads, and SK officials will be elected. Under Republic Act 12232, officials elected will serve a four-year term.
Helpful Guides for Residents of Barangay Balongbalong
- 2026 Barangay Elections GuideEverything about the November 2, 2026 BSKE — positions, terms, and key dates.
- How to Get a Barangay ClearanceStep-by-step requirements, fees, and processing time at your barangay hall.
- Cedula (CTC) GuideCommunity Tax Certificate — where to get it, requirements, and cost.
- How to File a Barangay BlotterProcess, requirements, and what happens after filing.