Our balay-balay (house-to-house) visits are a meaningful part of our commitment to walk with the people of Kauswagan — because we believe that the most genuine way to understand a community is to be present in it, right at its doorstep. 🏡✨

These conversations allow us to listen closely, understand lived realities, and identify what truly matters to the people. From these shared moments, we begin to co-create solutions that are not only meaningful, but firmly rooted in the strengths, values, and experiences of the community.

Purok Santol is considered the center of Barangay Kauswagan, as it hosts key establishments such as the barangay hall, covered court, and other community facilities. With 101 households, it is the most populated among all the puroks.

The primary sources of income here revolve around commerce, including small sari-sari stores, pig farming, and poultry. Some residents are also engaged in rubber tree farming, copra production, and fishing. The purok is home to many of the barangay officials and has a notable number of residents working in both the government and private sectors, making it a dynamic and active hub of the community.

Purok Manga marks the boundary between Barangay Kauswagan and Barangay Malipayon, making it a strategic and easily accessible area as the main road runs through it. It has 48 households and is notable for its unique demographic—being the only purok where females outnumber males.

Livelihoods in the area are diverse, with many residents relying on rubber tree farming as a primary source of income. Others are employed in government work or as private employees, while some engage in copra production and fishing. This mix of occupations reflects the varied economic activities and adaptability of the community.

Purok Malipayon, the farthest purok in Barangay Kauswagan, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, is a small and serene community with approximately 41 households. Nestled in a more mountainous and lush area compared to the other puroks, it offers a greener and more secluded environment.

The residents primarily rely on copra production and small-scale fishery work for their livelihood, making use of the natural resources that surround them. Its distance and terrain contribute to its peaceful atmosphere, setting it apart as a quiet yet hardworking part of the barangay.