Barangay Putik

Putik is one of the developing barangays in Zamboanga City. Situated 6 km east of the city proper. The name "putik" is ironic to the bustling economic situation of the barangay. It has, one of the most number of subdivisions and a number (of) public and private offices in that place. A residential, commercial and agricultural area. so to speak.

Historical Background

Long before the coming of the Spaniards to Zamboanga, the place has no name. And this is how Putik got its name….. At the time when the Spaniards occupied Zamboanga, they usually go around to see different places. One day, they met a tradesman who came from Luzon. The tradesman accompanied by the Spaniards went sight-seeing around the place. It was a rainy season that time and the soil seemed like clay, and so it was slippery. While they were walking, one of the Spaniards stumbled down. He suddenly stood up and asked the trader what was the name of the place. He answered “putik”, he meant muddy. That knowing the tradesman does not know Spanish. From that time and until now, they call this place as PUTIK.

Location

Human Resources

Barangay Putik has a total population of seventeen thousand three hundred fifty (17,350) as 2007 National Census. It has a total of two thousand five hundred forty two. Households 2,542.

Education

The barangay has one public elementary schools named: Putik Central School. Putik is also considered as a pilot school for English by DECS, and it is a recipient of different awards in Education. And it has also a private high school named the Santo Niňo Village High School.

Health Services

Church

- Patrion Saint: San Antonio de Padua

Current Officials (2007–2010)

Position	Name
Barangay Chairman	Hon. Romano, Ignacio S.
Secretary	Partosa, Herbert M.
Treasurer	Balderama, Flora J.

Barangay Councilors	Perez, Jerry E.
	Bayoging, Rey B.
	Gutierrez, Antonio G.
	Jalon, Jessica B.
	Chiong, Rey Allain A.
	Divinagracia, Maximo M.
	Rosagaron, Edgardo A.

SK Chairman	Gonzales, Gaylord S.
SK Councilors	Amigos, Rodelyn P.
	Perez, Reaner T.
	Galvez, Grazel Ann G.
	Reyes, Karren B.
	Vebtura, Sherie Ann F.
	Mercado, Aldrian Emmanuel T.
	Sarte, Edlie M.

Cars and Service

- KIA Motors Inc
- Honda Motors Inc

Wet Market

- Andrea Flea Market
- Rosario Flea Market

Yubenco Star Mall is a shopping complex in Zamboanga City located at Maria Clara L. Lobregat Highway (MCLL), Putik, Zamboanga City (fronting the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative Main Plant). Yubenco Star Mall consists of a 5-star restaurant-bar, a wet market, and the main mall. Equitable PCI Bank, Western Union and Jollibee are located outside the main mall but part of the complex.

Developments

The Yubenco Star Mall, originally planned as City Star Mall, was first constructed in 2002 at the former PLDT Branch Building. The mall is the first to be built in the fast-progressive east coast area of Barangays Guiwan and Putik, outside the city center. The mall was opened on December 10, 2005. Yubenco Star Mall's location is reminiscent of the Tutuban Center Complex and Binondo District in Manila in terms of shopping location. Yubenco Star Mall offers products and services at a very low, pang-masa (for the masses) price. Yubenco Star Mall is owned by Yuscom Trading.

List of Shops

Main Mall

1st level:
- 168 Grandmega Sales Center
- 98 Store
- Acebedo Optical
- Air Philippines
- Almar Shell
- Broadway Gems
- Cellsite
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Gibi House
- Grandmega Supermart
- In Da Mix
- Ice-Q softserve ice cream
- Jet travel
- JR Family Computer Center
- Magic Novelty Shop
- Megumi
- Muebles
- Myrna's Bake Shop
- Logo
- Pandog
- Penoy
- Red Ribbon Bakeshop (Booth)
- Smokey's
- Sonic Wear
- Sportsville
- Sure Fit Boutique
- Toys n' Me Play Station
- Turkish Kebab Corner
- Unisales Center
- Unisilver
- Uni-G Pharmacy

2nd level:
- Coffee Mix
- Health & Beauty
- Hotdog on Sticks
- JBC Plaza Department Store(L2)
- Medika
- Vintage Vision
- Food Court
- Aowa
- Bioessence Health Spa

3rd Level:
- Muebles de Zamboanga

Outside of the Mall

A 5-star Restaurant bar (beside the main mall)
Wet Market and Barter Trade
Food Stalls
Western Union
Equitable PCI Bank
Jollibee
Aldea Photo Center
Bojol Grille and Music Bar

Links

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