City of Muntinlupa Lungsod ng Muntinlupa
—  City  —
Skyline of Alabang, Muntinlupa
Nickname(s): Emerald City of the Philippines, Munti
Motto: Lakas, Talino at Buhay Strength, Wisdom and Life
Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Muntinlupa City
City of Muntinlupa Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°23′N 121°3′E / 14.383°N 121.05°E / 14.383; 121.05Coordinates: 14°23′N 121°3′E / 14.383°N 121.05°E / 14.383; 121.05
Country	Philippines
Region	National Capital Region
Districts	Lone district of Muntinlupa City
Barangays	9
Incorporated (town)	1601
Incorporated (city)	March 1, 1995
Government
• Mayor	Aldrin L. San Pedro (Partido San Pedro-National Unity)
• Member of the House of Representatives	Rodolfo Biazon (Partido San Pedro-Liberal)
• Vice Mayor	Artemio A. Simundac (Partido San Pedro-National Unity)
• Sangguniang Panlungsod	Councilors 1st District Allen F. Ampaya Dan Hubert A. Barlis Patricio L. Boncayao, Jr. Raul R. Corro Alexander B. Diaz Margarita Amythyst P. Labios Baldomero D. Niefes Ringo A. Teves 2nd District Robert A. Abas Joselito V. Arevalo Roberto P. Baes Luvi P. Constantino Elmer S. Espeleta Neptali S. Santiago Rafael T. Sevilla Vergel C. Ulanday ABC President Adorado San Pedro SK Federation President Eulogio Diokno II
Area
• Total	46.70 km2 (18.03 sq mi)
Elevation	16.0 m (52.5 ft)
Population (2007)
• Total	452,943
• Density	9,699/km2 (25,120/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	1771 to 1780
Area code(s)	2
Website	www.muntinlupacity.gov.ph

The City of Muntinlupa (Filipino: Lungsod ng Muntinlupa) is the southernmost city in Philippine National Capital Region. It is bordered on the north by Taguig City; to the northwest by Parañaque City; by Las Piñas City to the west; to the southwest by the city of Bacoor, Cavite; by the city of San Pedro, Laguna; and by Laguna de Bay to the east, the largest lake in the country. It is classified as a Highly Urbanized City^[1] with a population of more than 400,000^[2] and is given the nickname "Emerald City of the Philippines" by the tourism establishment.^{[citation needed]}

Muntinlupa was once notoriously known as the location of the national insular penitentiary, the New Bilibid Prison, where the country's most dangerous criminals were incarcerated. Consequently, Muntinlupa or "Munti" became synonymous with the national penitentiary although it has largely shaken-off this negative image to become one of the most progressive cities in the country.

Muntinlupa is also home to some of the best commercial establishments in the metropolis and is the location of Ayala Alabang Village, one of the country's biggest and most expensive residential communities, where many of the wealthy and famous live.

Muntinlupa is also the very First City in the Philippines to Ban the use of Plastic bags and Styrofoam for Packaging.

Economy and development[link]

Barangay Alabang, part of the second district of Muntinlupa, has undergone tremendous growth mainly due to a development boom in the late 1990s. The development of two large scale commercial real estate projects namely; the Filinvest Corporate City and Ayala Land's Madrigal Business Park, changed the landscape of Muntinlupa City from what was once vast fields of cow pasture in the late 1980s, into a supercity that houses new residential, business, industrial and commercial establishments. It was a transformation reminiscent of Makati City's development boom some 30 years prior.

Some of the country's premier shopping centers, including the Alabang Town Center and the Festival Supermall, the towering Insular Life Towers, the Asian Hospital and Medical Center, and the Northgate Business District, which specializes in hosting information and technology industries, are important places of interest and landmarks of the city. Nightlife is still relatively staid compared to those of its neighbors, and younger residents often flock to other cities in Metro Manila, particularly Makati, Taguig, or Manila, during the weekend to enjoy the night out. This city has recently acquired the status "Most Competitive City" and the "Most Improved City" in the Philippines.^{[citation needed]}

Shopping Centers[link]

Shopping malls plays an important role in the economy of Muntinlupa.

Alabang Town Center main atrium.

Alabang Town Center is a shopping mall owned by Ayala Malls in Muntinlupa. This shopping mall has become popular for the people for the citizens of Southern Manila particularly those from Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, and Parañaque.

The mall includes a number of international chains, including Marks & Spencer, Gap, and Rustan's Department Store.

The True Value hardware store there was renovated on 2009.

Festival Supermall or Festival Mall is a large shopping mall owned and operated by Filinvest Development Corporation located at the sprawling and vibrant Filinvest Corporate City in Alabang Muntinlupa Cit, and is acknowledged as the first theme mall in the Philippines. The mall opened in the middle of May, 1998, and it became Filinvest’s flagship project, setting the standard for shopping centers in the south of Metro Manila. The whole Festival Supermall complex has an area of 20 hectares, the biggest mall in the south of Metro Manila, with the most number of tenants, and still remains as one of the largest malls in the Philippines.

Festival Supermall is the biggest of all current 5 malls in Muntinlupa City. It is located at the heart of Filinvest Corporate City, a major business district in Alabang. The mall can be easily accessed via South Luzon Expressway from Filinvest Exit, Alabang Exit, and South Station Exit, and also via the National Highway and Alabang-Zapote Road. Festival Supermall is also adjacent to some of the largest malls South of Metro Manila, namely Alabang Town Center, SM Southmall, and other prominent malls like Starmall Alabang (Formerly Metropolis) and Lianas Alabang.

Historical milestone[link]

Historical Landmarks[link]

• 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 are located at the western side of the facade. The structures were built in 1941, but it is the area of the medium security compound that is being shown in movies and in television. The maximum security compount was never shown in TV or in movies, except for the Office of the Director and 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 manifest an influence of a pre-war architecture that characterizes the outstanding edifice. This was built simultaneously with the Administration Building in 1941. This is also the official residence of the Director of Bureau of Corrections.
• The Japanese Garden Cemetery - The cemetery is a burial place of Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, the Japanese general who became famous during the Japanese occupation of the country.
• Insular Life Corporate Centre - Headquarters of the Insular Life Assurance Company, the first Filipino life insurance company where a marker was installed by the National Historical Commission on November 25, 2010, centenary of the corporation's establishment. Notable feature of the building is a bas relief sculpture of Filipino life and business by National Artist Napoleon Abueva mounted on its facade.

Government[link]

Muntinlupa City is governed primarily by the city mayor, the vice-mayor and the city councilors. The mayor acts as the chief executive of the city while the city councilors acts as its legislative body. The vice-mayor, besides taking on mayoral responsibilities in case of a temporary vacancy, acts as the presiding officer of the city legislature. The legislative body is composed of 16 regular members (8 per district) and representatives from the barangay and the youth council.^[4]

The Bureau of Corrections has its headquarters in the New Bilibid Prison Reservation in Muntinlupa City.^[5]

Mayors of Muntinlupa[link]

Districts and Barangays[link]

Muntinlupa City is composed of a lone congressional district, and two legislative districts which are further subdivided into nine Barangay. Legislative District One contains four Barangays in the southern half of the city, while legislative District Two occupies the five Barangays in the northern portion of the city.

While Barangays are the administrative divisions of the city, and are legally part of the addresses of establishments and homes, many residents indicate their subdivision (village) instead of their Barangay. Listed below are the Barangays in each district and known subdivisions.

Subdivisions[link]

Churches of Muntinlupa City[link]

Education[link]

Primary and secondary education[link]

Special Education[link]

• Alabang Elementary School - Special Education School
• Soldiers Hills Elementary School - Special Education School
• The Birthright Educators Foundation, Inc.

Colleges, universities, and technical schools[link]

Transportation[link]

Road Network[link]

Muntinlupa is accessed by these following major roads:

• National Road - Pan-Philippine Highway
• Alabang-Zapote Road
• Daang Hari
• South Luzon Expressway
• Metro Manila Skyway
• C-6 Road

Railway[link]

Muntinlupa is accessed by Philippine National Railways with 2 stations. The following stations are Sucat and Alabang Stations.

The PNR Sucat Station

Sister cities[link]

International[link]

Takasaki, Japan[6]	Carson, California, USA[7]	Piteşti, Romania[8]
Liuzhou, China[9]	Staffanstorp, Sweden

National[link]

Siruma, Camarines Sur	Calabanga, Camarines Sur	Sta. Cruz, Marinduque
Calauag, Quezon

References[link]

External links[link]

Philippines portal

• Muntinlupa City official government website

	Parañaque	Taguig
	Las Piñas		Laguna de Bay
		Muntinlupa    East
	Bacoor, Cavite Dasmariñas, Cavite	San Pedro, Laguna

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