Barangay La Huerta has a total land area of 121.72 hectares to include Freedom Island, which is composed of 21 streets and divided into 4 puroks (areas). The barangay is mostly composed of residential and commercial establishments. The three main roads mentioned above are elevated from the community.
Its main sources of livelihood are primarily general commerce, followed by fishing, vending, and salt-making
Location
Barangay La Huerta is located at the southern street of Quirino Avenue of the City of Paranaque. It is bounded on the north by Bgy. Don Galo and the Paranaque River, on the east by Bgy. Sto. Niño, Bgy. San Dionision on the south, and the waters of Manila Bay on the west.
There are three main roads that traverse the barangay, namely E. Aguinaldo Hi-way (formerly the Manila-Cavite coastal road), Quirino Avenue and the Ninoy Aquino Avenue.
Historical background
La Huerta is a Spanish word which means "orchard", a place thick with fruits, flowers and trees. A long time ago, the barrio was like a garden where people picked flowers, fruits and trees that offered a breath-taking sight. It had a very beautiful garden where young ladies and men strolled together. Even the friars, Spaniards and señoritas enjoyed spending time in the garden. People from as far as the southern province of Batangas could not refrain from stopping and admiring the place.
However, since there was no one to maintain the famous garden, the orchard slowly deteriorated. Hence, at present, not even a trace of those trees and plants can be found.
Officials
ERNESTO B. JOSE
Barangay Chairman
ALEXANDER ANTONIO C. BERNABE
ALEXANDER S. DANDAN
CESAR F. SEBASTIAN
PETER J. BOBADILLA
ANA RUTH G. MENDOZA
ARMANDO V. SALAZAR
EDILBERTO G. MENDOZA
Councilmen/Kagawads
GAY ANN S. MENDOZA
SK Chairman
ERNESTO M. DELOS REYES
Barangay Secretary
AMELITA H. ATIENZA-CAINGAT
Barangay Treasurer
Barangay landline
(632) 8296152
Demography
| Population | 7,035 |
| No. of Households | 1,489 |
| Registered voters | 5,415 |
Special events
Caracol
The caracol is basically a festivity on boats. Beautiful ladies and handsome gentlemen ride in decorated boats and parade along the Parañaque river. A musical band plays at the end of the procession with the hermana and hermano mayors (sponsors) in one of the boats waving and smiling to all. Fruits like corn, chico, mango and santol are thrown by the hermanas to the other boats and to those swimming to cause chances inside the boats.
Salubong
Feast of Resurrection where the townspeople keep vigil from Black Saturday to Easter Sunday.
Flores de Mayo
A procession of young pretty girls escorted by local gentlemen. The last lady, usually the loveliest and best attired, represents Sta. Elena (Queen Helena) with her son Constantine as the escort holds a crucifix symbolizing the cross of Christ.
Sunduan
The root word, 'sundo', means 'to fetch'. The tradition was originally a parade of the loveliest gowns (called ternos) made by the better known couturiers in Manila. The ladies' escort, before entering the lady's house, was made to wait for some time. Hence, the lady deliberately makes the men wait. To hasten the ladies, a marching band would be called in to play.
Town fiesta
The feast day of St. Andrew is when the town fiesta is held.
Places of interest
St. Andrew's Church
The oldest church in Parañaque, it also serves as its main place of worship for Roman Catholics in the city.
Bulungan sa La Huerta
Famous fisherman's wharf where fish catch from all over the northern part of the country are delivered and bartered wholesale. This is where vendors from Southern Metro Manila get their fresh sea products at low prices.
Schools
| St. Andrew's School | Quirino Ave. | Tel. (632) 8262129 |
| St. Paul's School | Quirino Ave. | Tel. (632) 8263116 |
| La Huerta Elementary School | Ninoy
Aquino Ave. | Tel. (632) 8262095 |
| Parañaque Nat'l High School (Annex) | Quirino Ave. | Tel. (632) 8262095 |
| Sagrada Familia | P. Dandan St. | Tel. - |
| House of Lourdes | Quirino Ave. | Tel. (632) 8290175 |
Churches
St. Joseph chapel
St. Andrew's church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel
Hospitals and clinics
| Parañaque Community Hospital | Quirino Ave. | Tel. (632) 8254902 |
| Fidela Health Center | Quirino Ave. | Tel. - |
| Ison Medical Clinic | M.H. Del Pilar St. | Tel. - |
| Holy Child Medical Clinic | P. Dandan St. | Tel. (632) 8265559 |
| Macaraig Medical Clinic | P. Dandan St. | Tel. (632) 8202126 |
Transportation
The Public Utility Jeep (PUJ) or passenger jeepney is the most common means of transportation. These vehicles ply the major thoroughfares 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tricycles (motorcycles with passenger cabs attached to them) are also used to reach interiors. Public Utility Buses (PUBs) also traverse La Huerta's main thoroughfares.
Community organizations
Parañaque Development Foundation
Catholic Women's League
Parañaque Women's Club
La Huerta Community Association
Perpetualy Youth Organization
La Huerta Credit Cooperative, Inc.
Apostolado ng Panginoon
Kaptiran Kristiyano
Couples for Christ
Singles for Christ
WESTY (Worship Education Service Temporalities Youth of San Nicolas Chapel)
Buensuceso
Fishermen's Organizations
Samahang Mandaragat K/B Inc.
PALABA - Samahan ng Parañaque, Las Piñas at Bacoor
SAMAKIBA
KASAMPA
Parañaque Seafoods Terminal
Parañaque Fisherman's Cooperative Inc.
Baclaran Fishermen's Cooperative
La Huerta FARMC
La Huerta Rice Dealer Association
Resources courtesy of the Barangay Administration of La Huerta, Parañaque.
