The stature of Poblacion East as a barangay started way back in 1958 under the administration of the late Mun. Mayor Buenaventura Rillorta . Of the 4 barangays in the town proper . Poblacion East falls within its jurisdiction important landmark like the municipal hall and the public plaza ,the public market and the different churches .

            Existing records documents show that the first set of officers of the barangay has its chairman , vice chairman and councilmen. The first set of barangay officials included Mr. Teofilo Songcuan , as chairman , Crispin Anchiboy ,Ernesto Magabo, Patrocinio Martinez , Dr. Porfirio Gonzales , Pedro Ortiguero , Bonifacia Serquiña ,members of the barangay council.

Summary: 

Barangay                               :  Poblacion East

Population                            :  2556 ( 1995 Census)

No. Of Households             :  503 ( 1995 Census)

Land Area                             :  94 has.

Distance from Munical Hall :  1^st km.

Facilities                                :  Brgy.Hall/ Brgy. Health Center/Day Care Center/Basketbell Court

(Cemented )

Road Condition                   :  Cemented /Asphalted

Public utility Vehicle           :  Jeep/ Tricycle

Source of Potable Water    :  Shallow Well/ SANIWAD

Source of Electric Power    :  PANELCO III

Mineral Resources             :

School                                   :  Elementary /High School

Farm Product                       :  palay/corn