Bel-Air at 60: A family-centered community
DIAMONDS. Brgy. Bel-Air officers Cynthia Cervantes, Carminda Regala, Ope Lopez, Aileen Dionisio, Nene Lichauco, Pinky Uy, Corie Gomez and Malyne Lorayes.
Here’s a diamond that sparkles in the heart of the city.
“Bel-Air sparkles at 60 as a family-centered community,” said barangay captain Constancia “Nene” Lichauco, beaming from ear to ear with pride and gratitude, at the recent Pasinaya, a yearly festivity at Bel-Air Village in Makati City. She has faithfully served as captain of Bel-Air since 1989 and is considered a mother figure for the barangay.
The village’s 60th year called for a diamond celebration aptly titled Kumikinang. This thanksgiving fiesta succeeded in uniting the proud villagers for a weekend celebration culminating in a night of spectacular dance production. Enthusiastic performers aged three to 93 gave their best and were gratified to receive wild applause for all efforts to show their neighborly love.
Joey Camus, finance governor for Bel-Air Village Association, lauded the tireless efforts of the ever resourceful Women of Bel-Air Foundation Inc., whose members have successfully organized and mounted projects such as the popular Saturday Community Market in Salcedo Village and the Concert at the Park series.
“What started out as simple projects to enliven the community have now become a yearly calendar of events that serves not just Bel-Air but is enjoyed by all of Makati. This is another testament to working together successfully as a family-centered community,” Joey said.
One of the most significant Bel-Air projects with committed villagers working as volunteers is the Kabalikat sa Tahanan program. This 25-year-old program is so focused on assisting household helpers improve their lives through skills development and intensive formation sessions.
As the Bel-Air residents look forward to another 60 years, the Bel-Air Village Association commits to nurturing the values — community centeredness, family, commitment and dynamism — that have made this village one of the best in the country to live in.
Congratulations to the Bel-Air community!
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