BARANGAY PROFILEx
I. INTRODUCTION:
This document presents the updated profile of Barangay Poblacion, Makati City as of 2024.
The brief history of the Barangay painted a picture of Makati City's humble beginnings as Poblacion, like any other Spanish colonial settlement, was the center of the town when it was founded more than three centuries ago. Designed in a typical "pueblo" set-up, this is where all the important institutions are located. Remnants of these edifices can still be found in modern-day Poblacion. The rich heritage of the community mirrored by the observance of the town fiesta and the Holy Week in the traditional way is also presented here.
II. HISTORY:
| Barangay Poblacion is the first settlement of the City of Makati. In fact, when you mentioned San Pedro Macati during the pre-war period, it indicated Barangay Poblacion. Since it was the original community of the town, it became the center of the local government and has remained as such today. |
In 1620 the San Pedro Church was built by the Jesuits as the center of the Catholic Faith of then San Pedro Macati. The residents corrupted this name to "Sampiro" and used this moniker to refer to both the church and the town. |
HISTORICAL SITES:
Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Church - built in 1620 by the Society of Jesus. Its architectural design is baroque, typical of colonial churches. | |
Museo ng Makati - formerly the Presidencia, Makati's seat of government and is now the repository of the city's cultural and heritage treasures. | |
Plaza Cristo Rey - fronting the Sts. Peter and Paul Church, formerly the San Pedro Macati Cemetery. | |
| Poblacion Park - formerly the site of Casa Hacienda, the offices of the precursor of the Ayala Corporation.
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Poblacion also has a number of heritage houses, most of which were built during the turn of the 20th century. |
FEAST DAYS:
- Second Sunday of Lent - Feast of Sto. Niño de Pasion
- March 16 - Feast of the Canonical Coronation of the Virgen de la Rosa de Macati
- June 29 - Barangay Day and Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
- June 30 - Barangay Day and Feast of the Virgen de la Rosa de Macati
OUTSTANDING FEATURES
- Poblacion is the cultural and heritage district of Makati
- It is the City's seat of government then and now
- It is also a secondary business district and lucrative investment area
- Poblacion is known as home to a number of educational institutions
III. BARANGAY VISION AND MISSION:
VISION
Barangay Poblacion is the premier barangay in Makati by 2040 - a drug free, disaster resilient and vulnerable sector friendly community of God-loving and productive citizens, uplifting the quality of life for all, ensuring every family that thrives in a safe, healthy, and harmonious environment, with access to essential services that foster well-being and development, contributing to a progressive and sustainable economy anchored on tourism and heritage conservation reinforced by modern infrastructure, balanced ecology, and technologically abled capacity and resources under the collaborative governance of its accountable leaders and diverse constituency.
MISSION
It is the mission of the Barangay Government of Poblacion to foster a safe, inclusive, and progressive community through transparent governance, responsive social services, and sustainable development initiatives. We aim to empower every resident, promote peace and order, enhance environmental stewardship, and provide opportunities for growth and well-being. By actively engaging our citizens and collaborating with local and national stakeholders, we will work toward a vibrant and resilient Barangay Poblacion, ensuring a higher quality of life for all.