Barangay # 8, one of the sixty one Barangay in the city of Bacolod located along the coastal area situated at San Juan Street is bounded on the East by the capitol of Lagoon and the Barangay # 9, Barangay # 6 on the north and Barangay 10 on the south. Statistics records show that the population as of 1998 was 10,635 with an estimated population of 11,250 in the year 2000, based on socio-economic profile of Bacolod city but due to the demolition project of the Provincial Government and the Coscolluela property the population decreases as survey of National Statistics Office and the latest population survey is 2,050.

 

     Barangay # 8, once known as “Punta Capri” to the many, long before and after the World War II, was a place of peace and serenity. Was a swampy place occupied by mangroves, and coconut trees; it was inhibited by its landowners, the Cordova clan, relatives and friends. Squatter houses scattered and distantly located that one could really enjoy the beauty of nature. It was also where the old government officials working with the province of Negros occidental. Most part of the area was devoted to plant nursery belonging to the old bureau of forestry, now the department of bureau of Animal Industry was located. Here, you will find a night “tulahan sa pala-pala”, where people from all walks of life, and even celebrities, come to buy fish and seafood’s and had them cook on native cuisine, like sinigang, grilled, steams and even steaks.

 

     During the martial law years, migrants from the highlands went down to the city for security reasons and those who’s seeking for job opportunities. Some would-be students, after landing a job eventually settled down for good in the city. It was also the time when Punta Capri was flourishing and increasing in population, as the growth rate of population increases, the problems regarding peace and order surfaced. Gang wars erupted among neighboring Purok and Sitios. And it was during the martial law years when our government gave emphasis and importance tops the role of Barangay as the smallest government unit. After martial law, Barangay 8 was headed by the late Quintin Sevilla Sr. as the first Barangay Captain and followed by Estrella Fontanilia who defeated him and later known as Bulawanon Awardee. The 3rd Barangay Captain who headed Barangay 8 was the late Francisco Doctora Sr., upon the administration of the late Francisco Doctora Sr., the collegial government system takes place, it was the late Antonio Burgos, 1st Barangay Kagawad obtains the position as the Barangay Captain but unfortunately he did not finish his term and by the role of succession, Aurora Santander took over his position and served the Barangay for more then 15 years and ended her probationary period last2007. Until the landowners needs there property and they had to demolish illegal occupants. Last quarter of the year 2004 six (6) puroks of the Barangay 8 was demolished and relocated Abada-Escay, today Purok Fire and portion of Purok Narra Baybay and portion of Purok  Pili was left. Presently, Barangay# 8 is headed by its newly elected Barangay Captain or Punong Barangay, Mylene C. Dewara, who won the October 29, 2007 Synchronize Barangay Council, the deliveries of the much- needed basic services were named visible to the constituents of the Barangay up to present.