Background of the Community
The Barangay Ditay is situated in the municipality of Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay—known as a 4th class municipality which has 22 barangays. The barangay is formerly known as “Ditas” named after the daughter of Subanen chieftain. The barangay has an estimated land area of about 1,516.57 hectares. The total number of population is around 2,820 people with more or less 549 households.
In terms of ethnicity, majority are Visaya that is, 38% Boholanos, 21% Cebuano, 15% Subanens, 10% Ilocanos and 16% from other tribes. For their religion, mostly are Christians from different sec, that is, Catholic, Apostolic Church, Church of Christ, among others.
The place is abounding with rice fields, hence, majority of the people are into farming, around 95%, as their source of income. -A.Sauti
