It’s Poblacion, not “Pobla.” The barangay resolution said the term is 'offensive and derogatory.'
” when referring to the barangay, Makati City or any other area within its jurisdiction.has unanimously agreed to object to the use of the term, finding the contraction “inappropriate” and a “misuse” of Poblacion’s name., the term “Pobla” “is offensive and derogatory to the community.”
It also said that the residents of Brgy. Poblacion “highly considers the image and values the rich heritage of Poblacion, including its name.” The resolution also recognized that people have been using the term “Pobla” in written and spoken forms, specifically to refer to Makati’s backstreets famously lined with hole-in-the-wall restaurants and rooftop bars.
Cruz, who posted a version on its Facebook, said: “THIS IS BARANGAY POBLACION! STOP USING THE TERM ‘POBLA’!”The resolution earned mixed reactions from Filipinos, with Facebook users and residents lauding the initiative.
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