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History

The History of Barangay Pinda over the Years

Barangay Pineda is one of the 30 barangays in Pasig. It is situated in the western part of the city. It is bounded by Barangay Kapitolyo in the North, Brgy. Bagong Ilog in the east, Mandaluyong in the west and Makati in the South. The name Pineda, is believed to be derived from a Spanish official who served for the barrio during old days. It used to be a settlement for families from Malapad-na-Bato, a barrio across the Pasig River. During the 1800s, Ventura Oliveros, Epifania Cruz and Miguel Cruz were barrio lieutenants during the Spanish regime. At that time, Pineda remained insignificant. However, just before the Philippine Revolution, it became a refuge for the Tulisanes, fugitives and rebels from nearby provinces like Bulacan, Cavite and Laguna. It was said that a lot of Andres Bonifacio’s followers are from there. During the American regime, inhabitants of Pineda washed the clothes and uniforms of the American soldiers (stationed at Fort McKinley – now Fort Bonifacio) in the Pasig River.

The Doña Geronima's Cave

The Cueva de Doña Geronima and the Buwayang Bato from Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere are found in the Pineda. According to old folks of Pineda, the cave used to be the home of a woman hermit named Geronima. The Buwayang Bato was a real buwaya turned into stone by St. Nicholas (patron saint of Guadalupe Viejo) when it attacked a Chinese devotee.

Social Affairs

It is in the Phase III Park where all the social affairs of the Barangay, including Community Day festivities, Bingo Socials, Valentine’s Dance, KST Program, Easter Egg Hunt, and Trick or Treat events, are held. A regular event in the Covered Court is the Saturday Anticipated Mass, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve Masses. The conference pavilion has become the favorite of Makati City Hall for seminars.

Open Space Parks

The village has two open space parks, one in Phase II, and the other in Phase III. The Association and Barangay offices are in the Phase III Park. The park in Phase II has an open air basketball court, playground equipment, and a pavilion. Phase III’s park contains a covered basketball court, playground equipment, health gym, conference pavilion, and an employees’ cooperative canteen.

Commercial Streets

The village has two open space parks, one in Phase II, and the other in Phase III. The Association and Barangay offices are in the Phase III Park. The park in Phase II has an open air basketball court, playground equipment, and a pavilion. Phase III’s park contains a covered basketball court, playground equipment, health gym, conference pavilion, and an employees’ cooperative canteen.