Barangay Ayala Alabang was created by Batas Pambansa Bilang 219 on March 25, 1982, initially named as
Barangay New Alabang Village. It was originally a part of
Barangay Alabang prior to the separation. In compliance of Section 3 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 219, which provides that "the first barangay officials shall be appointed by the
President of the Philippines and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected or appointed and qualified", then-President
Ferdinand E. Marcos appointed
Enrique Zóbel de Ayala as the first Barangay Chairman, with Gumersindo Leuterio, Benito Araneta, Edgardo Gatchalián, Mario Torcuator, Jaime Matiás, and Íñigo Zóbel as the first seven
Kagawad (councilors). The first elected Barangay Chairman was Vicente Chua who was inducted in 1989, along with the elected
Kagawads Oscar Antiquera, Alfred Xerez-Burgos Jr., Francisco Umali, Wilma Pálafox, Rolando Pineda, and Ramón Fernández. The name was changed to
Barangay Ayala Alabang in November 2003, after a public hearing conducted by the Muntinlupa City Government for this purpose, although New Alabang Village is still used as the barangay's alternative name.
Religion The
Saint James the Great Parish Church, Vicariate of Our Lady of Abandoned, is located at Cuenca corner Ibaan Streets, Ayala Alabang Village, Ayala Alabang. The baroque-style Spanish Colonial-era edifice was constructed in 1991 and finished in 1993. Its interior has a golden
retablo with arched ceiling of square patterns towards the altar which has blue lighting. Its long aisle is lined with simple wooden pews and geometrically-designed tiles. The statues of the Virgin Mary and Jesus guard the church entrance. ==Demographics==