San Jose, Viga
# San Jose, Viga

Barangay San José or most commonly known as Barangay Oco (PSGC: 052010023) is one of the thirty-one (31) barangays of Viga in the province of Catanduanes, Philippines. It lies for about 43 kilometres (27 mi) away from the Provincial Capital Virac, 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) from town proper of Viga and with the distance of 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) to the nearby town of San Miguel. According to the latest census, it has a population of 1,163 inhabitants (grew from 1,040 in Census 2007). In August 2015 census, the population grew +0.33% from 1,163 to 1,183 inhabitants.

The Barrio Oco was changed to Barangay San Jose with the passage of R.A. No. 5561 on June 21 of 1969.

## Geography

San Jose Oco is mostly rugged and mountainous terrain. The nearest prominent mountain forms with important significance include the ranges are Magkanumpor and Magsumoso. It has a vast area of rice paddies. It is among the agricultural barangay of the municipality of Viga, considered as the rice granary of the province. The two types of agricultural products raised are the food and crops. The food crops being raised are palay, corn, banana, camote and other root crops. The export crops are mainly Abacá. It is the principal source of livelihood by the Oconons.

## Demography

According to 2010 Census, it has a population of 1,163 inhabitants, grew from 1,040 in Census 2007. August 2015 census the population grew for at least +0.33% making 1,183 total inhabitants.

### Viga Interior Barangays

Composed of 10 Barangays and has a total population of 8,425.

* Almojuela
* Burgos
* Del Pilar
* Osmeña
* Pedro Vera (Summit)
* Quezon
* Rizal
* Roxas
* Sagrada
* San Jose Oco †

## Barangay Officials

### Former Elected Barangay Officials

**Teniente Del Barrio/Cabesa de Barangay**

Elected Officials 1945 - 1969

* Hon. Ambrosio Tuquero
* Hon. Segundo Fernandez
* Hon. Julian Tusi
* Hon. Francisco Taule

**Former Barangay Captains (1970-2013)**

* Hon. Nicanor Tuplano
* Hon. Mario Ramos
* Hon. Jose Tubeo
* Hon. Jesus Tuno
* Hon. Honesto Aquino
* Hon. Celso Tuquero
* Hon. Yolando V. Tuquero
* Hon. Willie D. Tapel
* Hon. Rizalino O. Tuplano

### Current Elected Barangay Officials

Barangay Captain

* Hon. Alex L. Alcantara

**Sangguniang Barangay Members**

* Hon. Emmanuel T. Barcel
* Hon. Benigno Olesco Jr.
* Hon. Decery Aquino
* Hon. Ireneo Tusi Jr.
* Hon. John U. Tuplano
* Hon. Joselito F. Tubeo
* Hon. Jovert T. Tuquero
* Hon. Charlyn V. Tolod (SK)

Barangay Secretary

* Mrs. Rosalie O. Tumaque (Appointed)

Barangay Treasurer

* Mrs. Emily P. Tumaque(Appointed)

## Education

### Elementary school

List of public elementary schools in Viga Interior

| School ID | Name of School | Year Established | Location | District | Curricular Class | Class Organization |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 113317 | Almojuela Elementary School | 1978 | Almojuela | Viga West | Kinder & Elementary | Combined Monograde and Multigrade |
| 113319 | Burgos Elementary School | 1920 | Burgos | Viga West | Kinder & Elementary | Monograde |
| 113320 | Del Pilar Elementary School | 1972 | Del Pilar | Viga West | Kinder & Elementary | Combined Monograde and Multigrade |
| 113323 | Osmeña Elementary School | 1984 | Osmeña | Viga West | Kinder & Elementary | Combined Monograde and Multigrade |
| 113324 | P. Vera Elementary School | 1963 | P. Vera | Viga West | Kinder & Elementary | Combined Monograde and Multigrade |
| 113325 | Quezon Elementary School | 1972 | Quezon | Viga West | Kinder & Elementary | Monograde |
| 113326 | Rizal Elementary School | 1993 | Rizal | Viga West | Kinder & Elementary | Monograde |
| 113327 | Roxas Elementary School | 1968 | Roxas | Viga West | Kinder & Elementary | Combined Monograde and Multigrade |
| 113328 | Sagrada Elementary School | 1945 | Sagrada | Viga West | Kinder & Elementary | Monograde |
| 113329 | San Jose (Oco) Elementary School | 1940 | San Jose (Oco) | Viga West | Kinder & Elementary | Monograde |
| 113333 | Summit Elementary School | 1965 | Summit | Viga West | Kinder & Elementary | Combined Monograde and Multigrade |

### National High School

The table below contains the list of all the public senior high schools found in Catanduanes published by the Department of Education or DepEd. Included on the list are the municipalities, school ID, school names, and program offerings.

San Jose Oco National High School is the only public school offering Senior High School curriculum in Viga Interior.

| School ID | Name of School | Year Established | Location | District | Education | Programs | Specialization |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 302097 | San Jose National High School | 1967 | San Jose (Oco) | Viga West | Senior High | General Academic Strand & Technical Vocational Livelihood | Cookery (NCII), Bread and Pastry Production (NC II), Food and Beverage Services (NC II) |
