Singkamas, Makati

Barangay Singkamas
Barangay
Country	Philippines
Region	National Capital Region
City	Makati City
District	1st district of Makati City
Established	1960
Government
• Type	Barangay
• Barangay Captain	Ramon C. Espeña
Population (2007)
• Total	6,623
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
Postal Code	1204
Area code(s)	2

Barangay Singkamas is a barangay located in Makati City. It is a residential area with a population of 6,623 in 1,324 households recorded by the 2007 census. The name derived from the word singkamas, a local term for jicamas.

Barangay Singkamas is the 2nd smallest Barangay in Makati in terms of land area with a land area of 12.59 hectares.

History

Barangay Singkamas was an integral part of Barrio Tejeros. It was then a sitio with about 200 houses of light materials and 150 houses of stronger built. In 1960, after the passage of Republic Act No. 2370 (Barrio Charter), Barangay Singkamas was officially recognized as a separate barrio from Barrio Tejeros. Inspired by their independent status, the inhabitants built their own house of worship — the Holy Cross Chapel —which became the rallying point of neighborhood rehabilitation. This landmark also became the center of public forum and festivities, like Christmas and Barrio Fiesta Celebrations. Being the smallest Barangay of Makati City, Barangay Singkamas struggled to sustain its existence by depending on its meager income or revenue derived from tax collections, IRA and RPT entitlements.

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 1950s 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.

City of Makati

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Areas	Bangkal Bel-Air Carmona Cembo Comembo Dasmarinas East Rembo Forbes Park Guadalupe Nuevo Guadalupe Viejo Kasilawan La Paz Magallanes Olympia Palanan Pembo Pinagkaisahan Pio del Pilar Pitogo Poblacion Post Proper North Post Proper South Rizal San Antonio San Isidro San Lorenzo Santa Cruz Singkamas South Cembo Tejeros Urdaneta Valenzuela West Rembo

Divisions	Legislative Districts: West District East District Commercial Districts: Makati Central Business District Makati Poblacion

Metro Manila Philippines Italics indicate disputed areas (part of Fort Bonifacio).

Populated places in Metro Manila

Cities and municipalities

Barangays and districts

Capital District	Binondo Ermita Intramuros Malate Paco Pandacan Port Area Quiapo Sampaloc San Andres San Miguel San Nicolas Santa Ana Santa Cruz Santa Mesa Tondo

Eastern Manila District	Bagong Silangan Barangka Batasan Hills Calumpang Camp Aguinaldo Marikina Heights Onse Payatas Pinyahan San Antonio Santa Elena Ugong UP Village

Southern Manila District	Alabang Ayala Alabang Baclaran Bel-Air Village BF Homes Parañaque Carmona Dasmariñas Village Forbes Park Makati Poblacion Muntinlupa Poblacion New Lower Bicutan San Isidro Singkamas Tunasan Upper Bicutan

CAMANAVA District	Arkong Bato Bagong Silang Bagumbayan North Bagumbayan South Balangkas Bangkulasi Bignay Bisig Daanghari Dalandanan Isla Karuhatan Lawang Bato Malanday Navotas East Navotas West Northbay Blvd. North Northbay Blvd. South Palasan Pariancillo Villa Polo Punturin San Jose San Rafael Village San Roque Sipac-Almacen Tagalag Tangos North Tangos South Tanza Tinajeros Tugatog Veinte Reales

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Central business districts	Makati CBD Ortigas Center Bonifacio Global City

Secondary business districts	Alabang Araneta Center Bay City Binondo Eastwood City Ermita Makati Poblacion Malate Triangle Park

Other mixed-use areas	Arca South Ayala Center Capitol Commons Century City Circuit Makati Entertainment City Eton Centris Newport City Riverbanks Center Robinsons Cybergate Rockwell Center San Lazaro Tourism and Business Park U.P.–Ayala Land TechnoHub

See also: Administrative divisions of Metro Manila

Coordinates: 14°34′N 121°01′E / 14.567°N 121.017°E / 14.567; 121.017

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