Spring is a

barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolita ...

in the Municipality of Alabel, Sarangani Province, Philippines. Based in May 2010 National Census, Barangay Spring had a 1,586 population.

Etymology

The term "spring" literally refers to any natural situation where water flows from an

aquifer An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing, permeable rock, rock fractures, or unconsolidated materials ( gravel, sand, or silt). Groundwater from aquifers can be extracted using a water well. Aquifers vary greatly in their characteris ...

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.

Cemeteries

Two cemeteries were located in Barangay Spring, Alabel, Sarangani Province. A public cemetery in Barangay Spring became burial place of Alabelians for half a century. 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. Alabel Public Cemetery

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.

Lake Beto

Lake Beto was an inland lake located in Barangay Spring, Alabel. 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 A person's livelihood (derived from ''life-lode'', "way of life"; cf. OG ''lib-leit'') refers to their "means of securing the basic necessities (food, water, shelter and clothing) of life". Livelihood is defined as a set of activities essential t ...

to the people. Fish cages for tilapia and

catfish Catfish (or catfishes; order Siluriformes or Nematognathi) are a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the three largest species alive ...

were built. Water Hyacinth in the lake were made into bags and other indigenous crafts.http://ph.geoview.info/road_to_lake_beto,93786375p

November Tax

Every November 1 and 2,

community A community is a social unit (a group of living things) with commonality such as place, norms, religion, values, customs, or identity. Communities may share a sense of place situated in a given geographical area (e.g. a country, village, ...

toll for visitors added to the

IGP Fund.

References

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