Barangay West Rembo, Makati City

INTRODUCTION

Barangay West Rembo is located in the Second District of Makati and situated at the North East Cluster along with Cembo, Northside and Guadalupe Viejo.Based on the 2010 Census of Population conducted by the National Statistics Office, West Rembo has a total of 28, 406 population and percentage share of 5.4% versus the city’s population with an estimate of at least 5,681 households. By population density, on the other hand, considering its land area and population count, the barangay has 52 person per square meters.

 

This barangay has a total land area of 0.552 square kilometer and predominantly residential. Barangay West Rembo is known to house several institutional lots such as the Makati Parks and Garden and University of Makati.

 

 

HISTORY

Barangay West Rembo is one of Fort Bonifacio's first barangays. It was established in the early 1950's when military authorities headed by B/Gen. Alfonso Arellano, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines designated Fort Bonifacio as home of the Philippine Army. Gen. Arellano met the residents of the nearby barrio and informed them to transfer the houses to a more convenient area, which is along the Pasig River and Pateros Road (now J.P. Rizal extension), west of the historical river and Rembo meaning Riverside Enlisted Men's Barrio.

 

Led by the working and very capable barangay leaders who came mostly from the Philippine Army, West Rembo worked the way to be one of the most peaceful and progressive barangays in Makati today. On January 7, 1986 then President Ferdinand Marcos proclaimed the separation of the seven barrios from the military reservation and was made a part of the Municipality of Makati. Today, with the support of the City Government of Makati, the Barangay boasts of modern public schools, a Barangay Hall, Sports Complex, Health Center, concrete roads and gutters with improved drainage systems.

Barangay Tejeros, Makati City

INTRODUCTION

Barangay Tejeros is one of the four barrios comprising San Pedro Macati (Guadalupe, Olympia, Pio del Pilar and Tejeros). It belongs to Makati City's first district and a member of the Northwest Cluster or Cluster 3 of Makati. The barangay used to be composed of five sitios namely Carmon (Crystal), Kasilawan (Suaboy or Bakahan), Singkamas, La Paz and Sta.Cruz (Paltok).

 

Based on the 2010 NSO census, there are 13,868 residents in Tejeros, which is 2.60% of the total population of Makati. With a total land area of 0.2832 square kilometers which is almost 1% of the City’s land area and population density of 49 residents per 1,000 square meters.

 

Up to now, Tejeros remains as one of the city’s main residential areas providing low cost housing facilities for its residents (Makati Homes I and Tejeros Garden BLISS). 

 

 

HISTORY

In 1565, Miguel Lopez de Legaspi found a balahghai or barangay near a lake (Sta. Clara Creek) which was ruled by Lakan Tun-aw or Catunao. The said balanghai of Lakan Tun-aw was called Maluarbuco kingdom (Tejeros) which is a part of the Namayan Kingdom (Sta. Ana de Sapa) in the year 1470. Lakan Tun-aw ruled his balangai for 71 years (1527 – 1598).

 

In year 1592, a group of Franciscan priests built the Church of Paseo de Tamo (now known as Dambana ni Cristobal at D. Gomez St.) wherein Lakan Tun-aw was baptized or Almezen dela Fe.

 

In 1598, while Fr. Juan de Plasencia was traveling along the Maluarbuco kingdom he was bitten by an insect known as “tungaw” by the locals and since then he named the Maluarbuco Kingdom as “Barangay Ma-tungaw”.

 

Some parts of Barangay Ma-tungaw are muddy field known as lamang-kati which was use in making "tisa" (bricks) and was one of the main source of livelihood of many residents of barangay Ma-tungaw, thus, the name “Tejeron” (Tejeros) was derived meaning long straight path full of tile-makers.  

 

In 1835, the historical “Sta. Cruz” (Holy Cross) was found by G. Manuel Cadedoc, a sakatero, in the Sta. Clara Creek making Sta. Cruz or Via-Cruisis the patron of Tejeros. 

 

In 1893, Tejeros become one of the four barrios comprising San Pedro Macati (Guadalupe, Olympia, Pio del Pilar and Tejeros).

 

When the Americans occupied the Philippines, Tejeros became a popular recreation place of American Service men (1915). A dancing hall made of bamboo and nipa materials was constructed at H. Santos Street. Since then it became the favorite hang-out of American soldiers.

 

In 1918, a new building was constructed in the same place by the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company. It was finished in 1921 and Mr. John Canson Sr., called it Sta. Ana Cabaret. It stood there for 49 years until it was destroyed by typhoon Yoling in 1970.

 

Tejeros used to be composed of five sitios namely Carmon (Crystal), Kasilawan (Suaboy or Bakahan), Singkamas, La Paz, and Sta. Cruz (Paltok). In 1960, under the mayorship of Maximo Estrella, Republic Act 2370 known as the Barrio Charter Act was enacted by the Philippine Congress. This Act called for the election of barrio officials by secret balloting. At that time, Barrio Lieutenants were appointed by the incumbent Mayor.

 

This act also stated that any sitio with 500 inhabitants can be a separate barrio by way of resolution of the inhabitants. So by virtue of this act, the abovementioned five sitios became independent barrios.

 

Up to now, Tejeros remains as one of the progressive barangays in Makati. The people have continually been provided with their basic needs. To provide low cost housing facilities for its residents, a BLISS housing project was constructed on the former site of Sta. Ana Cabaret. There is also a Barangay Health Center which gives a free medical assistance to the residents.

Barangay Singkamas, Makati City

INTRODUCTION

Barangay Singkamas is one of the seven (7) barangays comprising the Westside Cluster or Cluster 2. It has a land area of 0.1293 square kilometers which is 0.5% of the City’s total land area. Based on the 2010 census of population released by the National Statistics Office, Singkamas has a percentage share of 1.4% or 7,426 versus the City’s population with a density of 57 persons per 1,000 square meters. This barangay is predominantly a residential area.

 

Singkamas is bounded by Manila and Barangay Tejeros in the North, Barangay La Paz in the south, Barangay Tejeros in the east, and City of Manila in the west.

 

Recognized structures located in the barangay include F. Benitez Elementary School III, Playhouse for Early Education and Holy Cross Chapel among others.

 

 

HISTORY

Barangay Singkamas is the 2nd smallest Barangay in Makati in terms of land area. Singkamas is a former sitio of Barrio Tejeros and was officially recognized as a separate barrio in 1960 by virtue of Republic Act 2370. The first move towards this independent status was taken in the early 1950's when the residents felt it would be more beneficial for them to have their own set of leaders and the autonomy to manage their own affairs especially its Barrio Fiesta.  

As a result of the separation, the residents of Singkamas decided to build their own chapel, the Holy Cross. 

In the past, Singkamas had the unique tradition of hanging fresh and succulent turnips instead of the usual buntings during their fiesta. This practice gave the place its distinct name, Barrio Singkamas.

Barangay San Antonio, Makati City

INTRODUCTION

Barangay San Antonio is one of the seven (7) barangays comprising the Westside Cluster or Cluster 2. It has a land area of 0.8958 square kilometers which occupies 3.3% of the City’s total land area. Based on the 2010 census of population released by the National Statistics Office, San Antonio has a percentage share of 2.2% or 11,443 versus the City’s population with a density of 13 persons per 1,000 square meters.

 

San Antonio is bounded Barangay La Paz in the north, Barangays Pio Del Pilar and San Lorenzo in the south, Barangays Sta. Cruz and Bel-Air in the east, and Barangay Palanan in the west.

 

Barangay San Antonio once housed the Makati Polytechnic University or Pamantasan ng Makati before it was relocated to Brgy. West Rembo and converted to now University of Makati. Other recognized structures located in the barangay include the San Antonio National High School,  San Antonio Elementary School, National Shrine of the Sacred Heart, and St. Paul the Apostle Sanctuary and ST. PAULS - an international Catholic religious congregation composed of priests and brothers. Moreover, the most notable personality residing in Barangay San Antonio is Vice President Jejomar C. Binay and his family.

 

Predominant land use of Barangay San Antonio is commercial and can be seen through the wide array of business establishments ranging from banks, restaurants, shipping companies, wine/liquor stores, recruitment agencies and condominiums/apartelles among others. 

 

 

HISTORY

There was once a story about the origin of San Antonio Village. The story goes that in 1952, a Roman Catholic Church was built in this place. It was called Pasong Tamo Church and had a traditional cemetery beside it. The officiating priest was one Father Fernandez who possessed great occult power that he was said to be able to say mass in his native Holland, only an hour or so after he said mass in Pasong Tamo Church in Camachile on Sunday mornings. He was also said to be keeping something which was originally of the Lord Christ himself. Somehow, the priest came to be known as no other than Saint Antonio De Padua. Because of his miraculous identity, the people of Camachile here were moved to decide as one to claim him as patron saint.

 
Only a few knew that before San Antonio Village became known as such, it was called Barrio Camachile. At present, the name Camachile is confined to the street where most of the original settlers such as the Ibañezes and Alzonas chose to establish themselves. As the population of Barrio Camachile grew, its inhabitants petitioned in 1958 that it be declared an independent barrio, separate from barrio Pio Del Pilar (formerly known as Barrio Culi-Culi). They proposed the name San Antonio Village after San Antonio de Padua, the barrio's patron saint. In the following year, 1959, Barangay San Antonio was declared independent by the Municipal Council of Makati and thus began to live its legal life, showing itself today as not only alive and kicking but with a promise of greatness in the youth of its leaders. 

Barangay Post Proper Northside, Makati City

INTRODUCTION

Post Proper Northside is included in the Second Congressional District of Makati. It completes the Cluster 6 or the North East Cluster along with Guadalupe Viejo, Cembo and West Rembo. This barangay occupies the whole Bonifacio Global City and Makati City Jail. This barangay is predominantly mixed-use because of the presence of the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and International Schools.

 

It has a total land area of 2.376 square kilometers and consist of 6,010 population based on 2010 Census Population conducted by the National Statistics Office. In addition, it has a percentage share of 1.14% versus the city’s population with an estimate of at least 1,202 households.Considering its land area and population count, the barangay has a population density of 22 person per 1,000 square meters.

 

 

HISTORY

Barangay Post Proper Northside was created as a result of Presidential Decree No. 86 on December 11, 1972. On this premise, two barangays were created inside Fort Bonifacio namely Northside and Southside Post Propers. On September 21, 1974, Presidential Decree No. 577 was issued adopting RA 2400 known as the Barrio Charter, thus legitimizing the abovementioned barangays. Since 1973, Barangay officials of Barangay Post Proper Northside were appointed by the Post Commander of Fort Bonifacio.

 

On March 28,1989, the Barangay held its first election with Mr. Isagani M. Delgado as its first Barangay Captain who is undefeated until 2002 Barangay Elections. In 2007, new set of Barangay officials has been elected led by Barangay Chairman Mariuslex G. Sangalang. His council composed of the Barangay Kagawads Marissa Santos, Roland V. Cabrera, Daniel M. Corpuz, Melani C. Jagonio, Maribel T. Antonio, Alfredo B. Cacho Jr., Dioscoro L. Javellana III, SK Chairman May Cyryll Louiese D. Obelio, Barangay Secretary Beverly May F. Cacho and Treasurer Ronald D. Baguyo.

Barangay Pio del Pilar, Makati City

INTRODUCTION

Barangay Pio del Pilar is one of the seven (7) barangays comprising the Westside Cluster or Cluster 2 in the first district of Makati. It has a land area of 0.8809 square kilometers which is 3.2% share to the City’s total land area. Based on the 2010 Census of population released by the National Statistics Office, Palanan has a percentage share of 5.1% or 27,035 versus the City’s population with a density of 31 persons per 1,000 square meters.

 

Pio del Pilar is bounded by Barangays San Isidro and San Antonio in the north, Barangays Bangkal and San Lorenzo in the south, Barangay San Lorenzo in the east and Pasay City in the west.

 

One of the major means of transportation in Barangay Pio del Pilar is the Pasay Road Station of the Philippine National Railways. Other recognized structures located in the barangay include Pio del Pilar Elementary School, Koliseyum ng Bayan, Don Bosco Parish Church, Waltermart and Citimotors.

 

Predominant land use of barangay Pio del Pilar is commercial which can be seen through wide arrays of business establishments such as banks, gas stations, restaurants, apartelles, hotels and drug stores among others. 

 

 

HISTORY

Pio del Pilar, formerly known as Culi-Culi was once a vast rice field where fruit trees and vegetables abound. It was not a horse ranch but there were more than a hundred horses used to service calesas or karitelas which was the main transportation then.

It was renamed Pio del Pilar after the hero, General Pio del Pilar, who was a resident of the place, through the effort of Atty. Ponciano Binay on June 1962.

Formerly a red light district, Pio del Pilar was developed into one of the most prestigious and progressive barangays.

Barangay Palanan, Makati City

INTRODUCTION

Barangay Palanan is one of the seven (7) barangays comprising the Westside Cluster or Cluster 2 in the first district of Makati. It has a land area of 0.6499 square kilometers which occupies 2.4% of the City’s total land area. Based on the 2010 Census of population released by the National Statistics Office, Palanan has a percentage share of 3.3% or 17,283 versus the City’s population with a density of 27 persons per 1,000 square meters. This barangay is a predominantly residential area.

 

Palanan is bounded by the City of Manila in the north, Barangay San Isidro in the south, Barangay San Antonio in the east and Pasay City in the west.

 

Recognized structures located in the barangay include Palanan Elementary School, Fire substation located at Casino St. and the Police Station Precinct 2.

 

 

HISTORY

Palanan in the early 50's was sparsely populated. Latest record shows that Palanan's population has reached 40,000 and with more and more businesses being set-up along main roads such as Filmore, Dian and Bautista Streets. The Barangay is fast becoming a business center as well as being a residential community.