The year 1985 is a landmark in the history of the Mira-Nila Subdivision and the Mira-Nila Homeowners Association. It is the 10th year from the opening of the subdivision and the 5th year anniversary of the Association. It is for this reason that this brochure is being published, and this brief history included.
The Mira-Nila Subdivision was officially opened by its developer, Siska Development Corporation, in July 1975, when it was certified by the National Housing Corporation as ready for occupancy for the lot-buyers. In 1974, the first residence was constructed by Mr. and Mrs. Wilfredo Villanueva at Kasay-Kasay St. They were followed in 1975 by Mr. and Mrs. Igmedia Gagalac, Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Belleza, Ms. Mandac and Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Morales, in that order. By 1980, the residential houses have grown to 50 in number, and in 1985, there are 85 residential houses in the subdivision.
Cognizant of the need to promote closer cooperation and camaraderie among the residents, some homeowners organized the Mira-Nila Residents association as a non-stock, non-profit corporation which was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 1981. The organizing members and directors were Rolly Estrella, Chito Francisco, Cesar Evangelista Fortunato Dela Rosa, Bert Medina, Pablo Pablo, Bien David and Pete Resurreccion. Rolly Estrella became the first president of the association, followed by Agnes Magpale in 1982, James Ramirez in 1983, Willy Vergara in 1984 and the incumbent President, Biboy Bautista in 1985. During its general membership meeting in December, 1984, the name of Association was changed to Mira-Nila Homeowners Association, and the number of directors increased from nine (9) to fifteen (15) directors.
From the time of its organization, the Association has introduced several improvements to the subdivision by the cooperative effort of the members. The year 1981, being the organizational year, was devoted to the enlistment of additional members to include all the residents, In 1982, regular garbage collection was initiated, mail delivery was started a general plan for the development of the free area was made, and the portion of the Congressional Avenue extension leading to the subdivision was asphalted. The following year, additional street lamps and sodium lighting were installed, street humps were constructed, and a basketball court in the free area was built. In 1984, new street signs were installed, permanent plastic house numbers were given to all residents, and multi-purpose center was constructed beside the basketball court. The Association, from its organization, has also worked for the early installation of the telephone service and water connection for the entire subdivision. Continuing studies are being made to secure the subdivision from burglaries and theft.
To assist their parents in their cooperative effort to make our subdivision a wholesome and safe place to live in, the Youths of Mira-Nila have also organized themselves into the Mira-Nila Youth Group. The Youth Group has initiated the publication of the Mira-Nila Newsletter in 1983, and coordinated the physical, social and cultural activities of the young people in the subdivision.
As the years will pass, the Association is committed to continue its work to promote a closer cooperative effort among its members for the betterment of the Mira-Nila Subdivision. It is hoped that with this brochure, the homeowners will have the chance to know their neighbors better and achieve the purpose of our organization.