Historical Milestone

Origin of Muntinlupa

"Muntinlupa" came from at least three versions. Firstly, its association with the thin topsoil in the
area; secondly, residents, purportedly replying to a question by Spaniards in the 16th century
what the name of their place was, said Monte sa Lupaapparently mistaking the question for
what card game they were playing; and thirdly, the topographical nature of the area, where the
term Monte or mountain was expanded to Muntinlupa or mountain land.

Spanish Era and Colonization

1601: Some 80 years after the arrival at the Island of Philippines by the Portuguese
navigator Ferdinand Magellan, Muntinlupa started being under the religious supervision
of the Augustinians. The religious education of the residents was under the convent of
the Guadalupe Sanctuary until one Quijano Bustamante bought the land of Muntinlupa
from the residents.
1869: A project was made to form towns out of the barrios of Muntinlupa upon the
recommendation of Don Eduardo de Canizare and was also approved by the Civil
Government. During the time of the Spaniards, the population of Muntinlupeno grew
from 3,101 in 1850, 4,654 in 1888 to 5,446 in 1891. In an official document, the town
used different terms for jobs such as Labrador (magsasaka), Costurera (mananahi),
Carpintero (kapintero), Tindera (tindera), Filandura (naghahabi ng tela), Jomalero
(arawang mangagawa), Lavandera(labandera), Servidumbre (utusan sa bahay),
and Pescador (mangingisda).
1898: Muntinlupa played an important role in Philippine History. The town supported the
Philippine Revolution against the Spaniards and formally joined the revolutionary
government headed by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo.
June 10, 1899 General Agapito Zialcita led the 2,000 soldiers which were depot at
Sucat, Muntinlupa. In spite of disadvantages in the situations due to lack of armaments,
ammunitions and manpower, Gen. Zialcita defeated the American army. In his letter, he
described the situations of the battle, he said after a short encounter, the Americans
receded and left their food supplies, mainly due to extreme heat and dehydration.
1901: The Philippine Commission promulgated Rizal Province on June 11, 1901 through
Act 137. Muntinlupa then became a district of Morong, Rizal.

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 1903: Under the American regime, Muntinlupa was incorporated under Act 1008 and
included within the boundary of Laguna province under the municipality of Bian.
Muntinlupenos protested the said Act, and through their town head, Marcelo Fresnedi,
they filed a formal petition to the Governor for the return of the municipality to the
province of Rizal.
1905: March 22, 1905: Act 1308 paved the way for Muntinlupa's return to Rizal province
to become a part of Taguig along with Pateros.
1906: The Americans established a stock farm in Alabang.
1912: The first public elementary school was erected: Sucat Elementary School
1917: The towns leader and few prominent families did not stop their endeavor to make
Muntinlupa a Municipality. The dream to turn their place into a separate municipality
became a reality under the headship of General Francis Burton Harrison through
Executive Law 108 on December 19, 1917.
1918: January 1, 1918: Governor General Harrison's Executive Order 108, which grants
the petition of residents for an independent status of their municipality, takes effect. Vidal
Joaquin, a native of Alabang, served as the first appointed mayor in 1918-1919 followed
by Primo Ticman, native of Poblacion 1919-1922. The first elected mayor was
Melencio Espeleta (1922-1924).
Stock Farm in Alabang 1918: The legislative allocated an amount of PhP 200,000 to
build a modern laboratory to develop serum vaccines. The laboratory was under the
administration and supervision of Dr. G Apacible who was then the secretary of
Agriculture and Natural Resources. In addition, Dr. Otto Schobl managed the operation
of the laboratory which in the long run made serum to cure diseases such as tetanus,
cholera, typhus, dysentery and rabies, among others.
Macondray and Company offered the 1,000 hectares of land to Don Vicente Madrigal.
First, Don Vicente was hesitant to obtain the land because of its conditions (full of grass,
not flat and rocky). However, Don Vicentes wife Dona Susana insisted to acquire the
property because she sees a potential in it. The property became a dwelling place of
livestock such as hogs, cows and chicken; they also planted the area with different fruit-
bearing trees. Alabang Stock farm eventually become the business district of Muntinlupa
also known as Filinvest Corporate City.
1936: January 15, 1936 A historical landmark was about to take place. The City of
Manila offered 351 hectares to build the New Insular Prison which also known as
New Bilibid Prisons. The penitentiary took 5 years to be built. Paulino Santos, the

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 former director dreamed building a Penitentiary outside Manila and envisioned [realized]
that the prisoners could work on rice fields and factories [it has been realized]. When
Paulino Santos got his promotion and became the chief of Staff of the Army, Mayor
Eriberto Misa became the new director.

Historical Landmarks

The Bureau of Corrections Administration Building - This is a prison facade that

houses the offices of the prison administration. The maximum security compound,
consisting of 12 buildings called brigades located at the western side of the facade. The
structures were built in 1941, but it was the area of the medium security compound that
is being shown in movies and in televisions. The maximum security compound was
never shown in TV or in movies, except for the Office of the Director and only the front
view of the Maximum Security Compound.
Jamboree Lake - This is the smallest natural lake in the country; a favorite hang-out
spot for nature lovers; as well as ordinary passers-by looking for a cool respite from the
tropical heat. The lake has been in existence since time immemorial.
Memorial Hill - This is a small hill in the NBP reservation compound that cradles a
World War II Vintage Japanese canon. The hill is likewise the burial place of Eriberto
Misa the famous Prison`s Director from 1937 to 1949.
Director's Quarters - The structure manifests an influence of a pre-war architecture that
characterized the edifice. This was built simultaneously with the Administration Building
in 1941 and also the official residence of the Director of Bureau of Corrections.
The Japanese Garden Cemetery - The cemetery was a burial place of Gen. Tomoyuki
Yamashita, the Japanese general who became famous during the Japanese occupation
in the country.
1941: January 22, 1941: The historic New Bilibid Prison, the national penitentiary was
established through Commonwealth Act No. 67 at the hills of Muntinlupa.

The Agony of Muntinlupeneos under the Japanese Regime

Pedro Diaz, the town official, known for his hospitality and good will, established
good relationship with the Japanese. Japanese built a camp from Putatan to
Bayanan, where they imprisoned and executed captured prisoners. According to

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 documents, instead of killing the prisoners by gun shots they were killed by
letting the dogs chased them and bitten. Muntinlupeneo fought and resisted the
Japanese regime. Some known Guerillas were Baldomero Vinalon, Vicente
Gilbuena and Francisco Gibuena. Anacito Nofuente, Marcelo Cabesas, Marciano
Arciaga, Juan Dacutan and Lucio Loraya also fought against the Japanese
regime. After General Douglas MacArthur had landed in Leyte 1944, the
Japanese became more ruthless. Based on the recollection of Nolasco Diaz,
Guerillas went to their place asking his father to leave because the Japanese will
capture him; but Pedro Diaz insisted to stay. December 6, 1944 Japanese
soldiers stopped at their home and took his father and brother; until now there
has been no trace of their existence.

1945: After the World War II, the government began constructing infrastructure in the
town. Municipal hall, residentials, housing, factories and other business establishments
were built. The 4, 673-hectare farmland of the municipality was gradually developed. Road
widening and development projects were also undertaken.

1945: Establishment of First Public High School In Muntinlupa: Muntinlupa National High
School
From then on until 1960s, agriculture was the predominant livelihood and economic
sectors in Muntinlupa. Little by little, the economic landscape changed from agricultural
into being industrial when National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) came into the picture.
1960: The Population of Muntinlupenos was 21,893
1960: The primary source of living and occupation of Muntinlupeneos were composed of
the following: 76% office employment, 30% fishing and 30% factory work. Additionally,
78% of the total population were speaking Tagalog.

1960: Home economics, a public library building, and a public toilet were proposed in
barrios of Sucat, Buli, Cupang, Alabang, Putatan, Bayanan (proper of Katihan) and
Tunasan. The completion of Public Market at Alabang and the repair of existing Dams in
Alabang were also proposed.
1970 November 7, 1975: Muntinlupa became a part of Metropolitan Manila by virtue of
Presidential Decree No. 824 issued by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

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 1970 The Population of Muntinlupa was 65,223. From 1960 to 1970 there has been a
significant increase in population of 4,333 individuals yearly.
1977 March 21 The Second Public High School was established: Pedro E. Diaz High
School
1980
1981 April 23 Inauguration of Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
June 13, 1986 President Corazon C. Aquino appoints Atty. Ignacio R. Bunye,
Officer-In-Charge of Muntinlupa as part of a nationwide revamp of local
government units following the EDSA Revolution in February that year. He takes
his oath of office six days later. He served the local government for three
consecutive terms. Together with Vice Mayor Atty. Jaime R. Fresnedi, the
administration undertook various projects that converted the municipality into a
very progressive town in the far south. In the ratification of the 1986 Constitution,
Muntinlupa, together with Las Pias, formed one political district. Muntinlupa was
divided into two districts; District I that includes Barangays Tunasan, Poblacion,
Putatan and Bayanan and District II that covers Barangays Alabang, Cupang,
Buli, Sucat and New Alabang.
December 6, 1988 President Corazon C. Aquino, by Proclamation 351,
declared on the 19th of December as Municipality of Muntinlupa Day.
1989: The establishment of Muntinlupa Scholarship Trust Fund Ordinance # 89-
81 to aid financially challenged students
1989 October 10 The lyrics of Muntinlupa March was written by Mr. Renato Dilig
1989 Manuel Amorsolo, son of prominent painter Fernando Amorsolo, designed
the City of Muntinlupa
1990 the Population of Muntinlupa was 278,411
1990 In the early 1990s Filinvest Corporate bought Alabang Stock Farm.
Filinvest eventually became a home of Global Business Community
1990: Ordinance No. 90-180 authored in order to implement the collection of
P5.00 and P1.00 from buses and jeepneys using Alabang Terminal, the proceed
will be for Muntinlupa Scholarship Trust Fund
1991 May 29 the Municipal Council of Muntinlupa passed a Resolution No. 91-
191 and Resolution No. 91-192 officially creating a government run college- The
Muntinlupa Polytechnic College

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 March 1, 1994 During the Bunye Administration, Muntinlupa signed a sisterhood
pact with Gunma Japan. The covenant called the Muntinlupa-Gunma
Sisterhood Pact that established bilateral relations between the two
Municipalities.

Muntinlupa towards Cityhood

February 16, 1995: House Bill No. 14401 converting the Municipality of Muntinlupa into a
highly urbanized city and has been approved by the House of Representatives. Then on
March 1, Muntinlupa becomes the 65th city in the Philippines as signed into law by
President Fidel V. Ramos, its conversion into a highly urbanized city by virtue of
Republic Act No. 7926.
1995: Groundbreaking of Hospital ng Muntinlupa
1998 June 29, 1998 Atty. Jaime R. Fresnedi took his oath of office as the new mayor of
the City of Muntinlupa by election.

The rapid increased of population in Muntinlupa demands more facilities for public
education such as elementary and high school.

1998. Muntinlupa Science High School is located at 999 Buendia St. Barangay The first
Science High School in Muntinlupa.
1998: City Ordinance 98-008 passed the instituting of The Iskolar ng Bayan Program - The
implementation of free education at Muntinlupa Polytechnic College (Now PLMUN) for all
High school graduates with a GWA of 85% or higher.
1999: Muntinlupa Business High School was established at Espeleta Street Buli
Muntinlupa
1999: February 16, 1990 the City Government of Muntinlupa in cooperation with Zonta
Club of Muntinlupa established the SAKLOLO AT GABAY NG INAT PAMILYA (SAGIP)
Family Crisis Center which catered victim of different abuses. The said center is located at
Contessa Building at Poblacion.
2000: October 17, 2000. Another Milestone in International relations has been achieved with
another sister-city agreement with Staffanstorp, Sweden.
2000 Population of Muntinlupeneo grew from 278,411 to 379,310.
2001 "Most Business Friendly City" awarded by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce
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 2001 March 1 An act declaring the First Day of March of every year as a special Working
Holiday in the City of Muntinlupa to be known as The Muntinlupa City Charter Day by
virtue of Senate Bill No. 2165
2001 Insular Life Corporate Centre was inaugurated.
2001 April 27, 2001 Establishment of First Public Hospital Ospital ng Muntinlupa.
2002 Recipient of "Most Business Friendly City" as awarded by the Philippine Chamber
of Commerce and Industry
2002: Mayor Fresnedi received the award as Outstanding Local Chief Executive given by
Department of Health
2003: Muntinlupa Polytechnic College become a Pamantasan ng Lungsod Muntinlupa
2004: Liuzhou, the "Dragon City of China", became the third sister city of Muntinlupa. The
letter of intent between the two cities was signed at the city hall led by Liuzhou's Director of
Foreign Affairs Li Xu Xiang and the Honorable Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi. The formal
twinning agreement was inked by the two major cities last November 3-7, 2004 when Mayor
Fresnedi and his delegates went to Liuzhou, China to formally finalize the pact. Cultural
exchanges, technology transfer and trade interactions that boost the city's local economy.
2005: Establishment of Muntinlupa City TechI
2006: Recipient of award as "Most Business Friendly City" by the Philippine Chamber of
Commerce and Industry

New Administration

August 3, 2007: The city hall of Muntinlupa was completely damaged and later abandoned
due to a fire. The fire started from a slum area behind the city hall. Almost all files, important
documents and other references of Muntinlupa were burned.
2008: Ordinance No. 08-055 established the Muntinlupa Scholarship Program (MSP) to be
funded from community Development Fund of the city amounting to 8 million pesos under
the Special Projects Account of the City Mayor
2010 Population of Muntinlupa grew from 379,310 to 459,941

Challenges and Struggles of Muntinlupa: Political instability, debt, and Restoration

2013: Immediately after winning the election, Atty. Jaime R. Fresnedi set his most
priority program which is to improve the basic delivery of services in Muntinlupa. The first
challenge was Financial Management; the city is nearly from bankruptcy due to the

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 mismanagement of Budget of the past Administration. However, the Fresnedis
administration was able to manage the fiscal deficits and pay amounting to more than 2
billion pesos.
2013 Strengthening and Expanding the Scholarship Program of Muntinlupeneos.
Because of his passion and love for Education, Mayor Fresnedi increases the number of
beneficiaries of Scholarship Program. Inclusion of elementary and high schools students
on educational assistance were made possible.
Recently, the city was awarded as the Most Competitive City and the Most Improved
City in the Philippines due to its 9,957 business establishments, large scale commercial
real estate development projects like Filinvest Corporate City by the Filinvest
Development Corporation and Madrigal Business Park by Ayala.
The city is now a super city because of its top premier shopping centers, corporate
office towers, famous hospitals with well-equipped facilities and information-Technology
industries.
2013: Modified Business One stop shop (MBOSS) and Philippine Business Registry
which result to increase in number of business establishments and capitalization in the
city.
2013: Computerization of real Property tax payment in partnership with Landbank of the
Philippine.

Golden age of Construction 2014

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

2014: Creation of the different offices to ensure safely and welfare of citizens: namely
Muntinlupa City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Gender and
Development Office and the contribution of our Muslim brother Muntinlupa City
Muslim Affairs Office.
2014: Enhancing the basic delivery of services of National Agencies the establishment of
Satellite offices in Muntinlupa located at Starmall Alabang will fasten the day to day
transaction. (National Bureau of Investigation , Comelec , National Statistics Office,
LRC and Police Clearance)
2014: Receiving award, The Seal of Good Local Governance, particularly on Good
Financial Housekeeping from the DILG

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 2014: Muntinlupa City Awarded as the Best Crime Solution Efficiency in the 24th
Founding Anniversary of National Capital Region Office.
2014: Even before President Rodrigo Roa Duterte take his oath last July 1, 2016 and
intensify his Programs against illegal Drugs, the city of Muntinlupa has already an
existing program to counter illegal Drugs.
2014: ALCUCOA Accreditation on the courses offered in Pamantansan ng Lungsod ng
Muntinlupa: Level 2( Business Administration Arts and Science and Teaching Education)
and Level 3 ( Criminal Justice)
2014: Improvement of Communication Infrastructures and Facilities of PLMUN-
Installation of PBX phone system and Wifi-Connection
2014: Acquisition of New Medical Equipment of OsMun- 4 anesthesia, machines,
Cardiac monitors and dialysis equipment.
2014 Acquisition of equipment for Disaster Response chainsaw, spreader, thermal
camera, life detector and so forth: medical supplies, container van and Motor boats were
also obtained.
2014: Modernization of fire station and facility and acquisition of fire trucks and
equipment
Constructions of Major infrastructure projects:

Putatan Health Center and Rehabilitation Center

Health Center in Laguerta, Tunasan
5 covered basketball courts
5 multi-purpose halls
PNP Headquarters ( Phase 1)
Fire Station at Susan Heights, tunasan
2 day care Centers
Children in conflict with the Law Rehabilitation Center
Resiliency Building
Construction of housing units in partnership with Shell Foundation- 24
family beneficiaries
Construction of housing units at MRH compound, through the help of
Manulife Philippines- 36 housing units

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 2015

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Animal Bite Treatment Center Poblacion and Alabang

Buntis Package 6,100 pregnant women
Full immunization for children 9,000 children
Provision of Deworming Capsules 110,000 children
Reproductive Health & Wellness Center Room 101 STI/HIV/AIDS counselling and
testing
Creation of Local Aids Council
Operation of Reproductive Clinic 87,000 couple beneficiaries
Wellness Center on Wheels or Mobile Clinic 5,500 women beneficiaries
Partnership with National Government Agencies - DOH, DSWD, and DepEd, among
others
Partnership with Non-Government Organizations / InstitutionsMuntinlupa Devt.
Foundation, Hapag-Asa, Kiwanis, parishes, and Gising Muntinlupa Foundation
Plaques of Recognition from DOH for the Infant and Young Child Program
Quality Health Care Services through Ospital ng Muntinlupa
No Balance Billing at OsMun
ISO 9001:2008 Certification of the Ospital ng Muntinlupa
Ospital ng Muntinlupa recognized as Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital by DOH
Model LGU Hospital as nominated by DOH and PhilHealth
OsMun as 1st Hospital in the Philippines to be a drug-free Workplace by PDEA

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education - 6,316 children (SY 2014-2015); Muntinlupa City

recognized by the Early Childhood Care and Development(ECCD) Council as a pilot city
within the country for the citys best practices in providing childhood services
Day Care Centers renovation - 46 out of 92
Construction of JPA Daycare Center the first child development center
Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance awardee
Educational Financial Assistance:
o Awarding of 10 Most Outstanding Students (MOST) includes medals, trophies,
PhP10,000 cash award and full college scholarship amounting to PhP30,000 per
semester
o Continuing educational financial assistance provided to 11,974 elementary
students and 8,026 high school students
o PhP25,000 per semester financial assistance given to 200 scholars students
from public high schools entering the University of the Philippines, and those
taking DOST Priority Courses

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 o PhP8.04 Million financial assistance provided to:
2,930 Iskolar ng Bayan
42 PLMun Graduate Studies students
10 EDGE scholars
50 athletes and students with special skills and talents, and
42 PNP-dependent students
o PhP2 Million worth of Technical Vocational financial assistance to 402 MCTI-
TESDA Students
o PhP5,000 per semester financial assistance to 520 scholars studying in various
state universities and colleges
Educational Assistance - 52,000 pieces of school bags provided to incoming Grade 1
students
Cash / Financial Incentives to graduates and honor students
o PhP5,000 cash vouchers, amounting to PhP25 Million in total, distributed to
5,073 graduating public high school students
o Cash incentives given to 300 honor graduate students from both public
elementary and high school students
o Mayor JRF Medal of Excellence and cash incentives amounting to PhP433,300
given to 68 students with honors and 45 Latin honor graduates
ISO 9001:2008 Certification of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun)

Skills training for Out-of-School Youth (OSY) 195 scholars

MCTI Technical-Vocational Skills Training 3,374 beneficiaries
Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) 376 out of 970 employed
Scholarship Programfor MCTI Trainees 229 trainees
NC II Review (Pre-Assessment and Assessment Test) 684 NC II passers out of 759
examinees

PEACE AND ORDER

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management thru the DRRM Office

Purchase of DRR and Rescue Equipment (radios, personal thermal imaging device,
mobile patrol, and 9-in-1 backhoe loader)
Logistical support to local PNP - provision of 24 mobile patrols and other protective gears

SOCIALIZED HOUSING

Plaque of Appreciation from the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP)
Completion of GK Manulife Housing Project
Construction of two (2) additional buildings in GK Laguerta Villages Project
Organization of Dreamhome Ville in Tunasa 220 family beneficiaries

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 PhP80 Million grant through the DILG for the construction of Micro Medium-Rise
Building (MRB)
Community Mortgage Program through the Socialized Housing Financing
Corporation (SHFC) for various Community Associations

SOCIAL WELFARE

OsMun recognized as Most PWD-Friendly Establishment in the City of Muntinlupa

Establishment of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) Help Desks in all
barangays

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Labor Education Program 2,984 graduating student beneficiaries

Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) with DOLE 571 students
Periodic Job Fairs (for 2015, 24% hired on the spot 3,677 out of 15,208 applicants)
Mega Job Fair with 50 80 company participants
PhP28.1 Million allocated for Joint Resource Financing Program
PhP1.41 Billion tax revenue collected for the registration of 13, 255 business
establishments
Top 10 Business Tax Payers recognition
Strengthening of cooperatives through loan grants (PhP 800,000)

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

PhP415.9 Million for completed infrastructure projects

PhP685.8 Million allocated for on-going infrastructure projects
Construction and/or concreting of pathways in 6 barangays
Construction and/or improvement of drainage systems in 7 barangays
Construction and rehabilitation of roads in 8 barangays
Construction of City Health Office
Construction of Department of Education Schools Division Office
Construction of Tunasan Elementary School
Construction of 22 Covered Basketball Courts
Construction of 9 Multi-purpose Halls
Construction of Health Centers in Barangay Bayanan, Buli, and Sucat
Construction of City Access Road Entry/Exit System (CARES)
Construction of Day Care centers, viewing chapel, motorized deep well pump, waiting
sheds, footbridges, fencing in 8 barangays
Renovation and improvement of PLMun facilities

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) in Poblacion and Sucat

Enactment of Tree Cutting Ordinance guidelines for planting, maintenance and
removal of trees, and providing penalties thereof
Tree planting activities in partnership with private companies, schools, and
organizations
Installation of solar panels in the City Hall Main Building
Service operations of electric jeepneys

Institutional Development
Electronic Jeepney Ride for Free for Care Card holders
Loyal Aware given to 418 City Hall employees
Semi-Annual Conduct of Free Civil Service Eligibility Review Sessions for
employees
Recognition of Outstanding Citizens of Muntinlupa
Compensation for former employees (PhP 83.8 Million)
Conducted Islamic Awareness Drive (for Muslim constituents of Muntinlupa)
ISO 9001:2008 Certification of the City Government of Muntinlupa
Seal of Good Local Governance awardee
Single Window Transaction Modified Business One Stop Shop (SWiT-MBOSS)
Program for Business Permits Processing Recognized in the International
BestPractice Competition as one of the top 5 winners among 23 contenders from
different countries
Seal of Child Friendly Local Governance awardee
Most Business Friendly LGU Award - Special Citation from the PCCI-Muntinlupa
Chapter
Jose Rizal Award Recipient for the regular blood donation program of the City
1st LGU to be lauded with Kampyeon ng Wika Award by the KomisyonsaWIkang
Filipino (KWF)
2015: The City Government of Muntinlupa was re-certified for ISO 9001:2008 by AVA
BRS on April 2015 along with the Seal of Good Local Governance(SGLG) by the
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
.The Seal assessed the Citys programs on areas of Financial Administration, Disaster
Preparedness, Social Protection, Peace and Order, Environmental Management,
Business Friendliness and Competitiveness, and Tourism, Culture and Arts.

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 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

2016: PhP522 Million utilized for infrastructure projects

Groundbreaking Ceremony of MCTI Annex
Groundbreaking Ceremony of Muntinlupa City Central Fire Station
Inauguration of completed infrastructure projects:
Sentro ng Pangkalusugan II
F. De Mesa Elem School Building
Muntinlupa Business High School Sucat Annex
Mututal Homes Covered Court
Muntinlupa High School Main Gymnasium
Muntinlupa Elementary School Unit 1
Bayanan Elementary School (BES) Main Building
Muntinlupa Science High School Senior High Building
Completed 3-storey PNP headquarters at Laguerta, Tunasan
On-going construction of major infrastructure projects, among others:
2-storey Day Care Center in Bayanan Baywalk
Renovation of OsMun
Contessa Building in Poblacion
3-storey MCTI Southville, Poblacion
Men and Womens Center in Putatan
Fire & Rescue Station in Tunasan
Motorpool & Heavy Equipment Garage in Tunasan

2017: June 30 received the World Peace Award from the Rotary International. Best
Customer Experience Award for E-Jeepney Project from the Union Internationale des
Transports Publics in Montreal Canada, in close partnership with Lingkod Muntinlupa
Foundation. Furthermore, the same project received E-Mobility Award during the 1st
ASEAN Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Summit in World Trade Center, Pasay City.
2017: 50,000 Muntinlupenos from all age groups and levels benefited from Muntinlupa
Scholarship Program.

100 years after, Muntinlupa City grew into a Super City because of the scenic places,
historical landmarks and business-friendly city. In addition, the continuous building of

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 infrastructure and coming of local and foreign investors are signs of its development and
progress. Muntinlupa City faced a lot of challenges and struggles since then, which made
the Muntinlupenos resilient. Muntinlupa City was known before as National Penitentiary
because of its notorious prisoners, but its Endeavour, Excellence, and Leadership
demonstrated in the local governance transform the city into a top destination.

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Books

- Camagay, Dr. Ma. Luisa T. (2004) Kasaysayan ng Muntinlupa, Printed by HS Grafik

print, Cainta, Rizal, Philippines.

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Magazines/Articles/Periodical/Journals

- Abat Mercado, Rosalinda A.

- Muntinlupa City Accomplishment Report July 2013
- Highlights of 2014 Accomplishment Reports
- Accomplishment Report 2015
- One to 100 Muntinlupa 2016 Annual Report
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- Planning Office , Division of Muntinlupa City
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