Discover Barangay Bel-Air
About Barangay Bel-Air.
Who we are, what we work for, and the people and groups who have shaped Bel-Air.
Who we are
Barangay Bel-Air covers 171.2 hectares (1.7121 km²) in Makati's central business district. It takes in Bel-Air Village, built in four phases (Bel-Air I to IV), Ayala North, Buendia Avenue Extension, Ayala Triangle and all of Salcedo Village. Most of the land is used for homes and business. The barangay belongs to Cluster 1, the Central Cluster, of Makati. The council and officers are listed on the Barangay Council page.
Our mission
We commit to:
- governance that is responsible, open to everyone and transparent;
- welcoming the community's diversity, and seeking agreement, partnerships and shared effort;
- a culture of taking part, talking and working together with other groups, in Makati and beyond.
Our vision
A community of distinction and excellence: peaceful, drug-free, caring for the environment and progressive, that makes life better for its residents and its neighbours.
Past and present Punong Barangay
| Years | Punong Barangay |
|---|---|
| 1964–1974 | Marilou C. Soriano |
| 1974–1980 | Arsenio M. Villavicencio |
| 1980–1989 | Sigrid Sibug |
| 1989–2007 | Constancia Q. Lichauco |
| 2007–2010 | Victor T. Gomez Jr. |
| 2010–2023 | Constancia Q. Lichauco |
| 2023–present | Cynthia D. Cervantes |
Organizations
BAVA
Bel-Air Village was developed by Ayala Development Corporation and registered with the SEC in 1957. It has four phases, 950 lots and two parks, each with a basketball court.
MACEA (Makati Commercial Estate Association)
Founded in 1963. A non-profit civic group of property owners, businesses, banks and professional groups. It takes no part in politics.
FORA
Registered with the SEC as a non-stock, non-profit organization on 10 April 1996. It speaks for its member associations on zoning, security, waste management and the local economy, and supports them in disputes with government agencies and other groups.
WOBA
A community group in Bel-Air Village that supports women and builds friendships through its programs.