Manzana, San Jose
Manzana is one of the coastal barangays in San Jose, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is about 7 km from the town center. The barangay celebrates its annual fiesta to honor its patron saint, Nuestra Señora del Rosario, every 7 May.
Etymology
According to stories propagated by word of mouth by the old folks, barangay Manzana was just a small sitio of barangay Telegrafo because of its small population. As time went on, the population grew until it was eventually separated to become a new barangay. The name "manzana" was accordingly derived from the Spanish word "mansanas". During those times, the "kanumoy" trees were abounding in the place and when the Spaniards saw its fruits which looked like an apple, they named the place after it and, as time evolved, the name of the place was changed from "mansanas" to "Manzana".Geography and demographics
Barangay Manzana is composed of six zones with a total land area of 109.490457 hectares of which 187 hectares are rice fields which is the main source of livelihood among its people. The place is bounded in the north by barangay Telegrafo, south by barangay Kinalansan, west by Lagonoy Gulf and east by barangay Danlog. It has a population of 1,298 composed of 286 households or 325 families. The descendants of the families residing at the place originated from the pioneer families of the Beringuela, Pomar, Delas Alas and Parone.Economy
The main sources of income of the people include farming, fishing nad trade in agricultural products. The most common type of dwelling unit is constructed with light materials and the source of drinking water is jetmatic pumps. The area is about 80% electrified and about 75% of residents use mobile phones. There are school and health facilities like Day Care Center and Barangay Health Center which is about to be renovated. The most common sanitation facilities include water-sealed toilets and motorcycles for local transportation.The main source of income for the barangay government include shares from real property taxes, internal revenue allotment, business and other taxes being imposed and collected by the local government unit. At present, the facilities being provided and utilized in local governance include the barangay hall, covered court, a mini-plaza, farm-to-market road, free-flowing water system, day care center, barangay outpost and street lights.
Government
The elected barangay officials are Marcelino P. Paa Jr.-Punong Barangay and the Barangay Councilors are: Salvador F. Pasa Jr., Julie P. Prestosa, Eddie F. Delas Alas, Rodolfo P. Remorozo, Rammil P. Pomar, Vilma D. Beringuela. The appointed barangay secretary and treasurer are Narnie B. Rodriguez and Annecit P. Remorozo, respectively. The barangay employs twelve tanods, five barangay health workers, a day care worker, an electrician and ten Lupon members.Former leaders
The following are the former leaders of the barangay:| Names | Term of office | Title/position |
| Claro "Laloy" Beringuela | - | Tenyente del Barrio |
| Maximiano "Maxi" Beringuela | - | Tenyente del Barrio |
| Delfin Mendez | - | Tenyente del Barrio |
| Basilio Delas Alas | - | Barangay Kapitan |
| Manuel Abragan | - | Barangay Kapitan |
| Marcelino P. Paa J. | 1989 - 1994 | Barangay Kapitan |
| Vicente San Buenaventura | 1994 - 1997 | Barangay Kapitan |
| Marcelino P. Paa Jr. | 1997 - 2010 | Barangay Kapitan |
| Perfecto P. ParoneJr. | 2010 - June 12, 2014 | Punong Barangay |
| Marcelino P. Paa Jr. | June 13, 2014 to 2016 | Punong Barangay |