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Munting Lupa (Etymology)

A Tagalog term meaning "little soil," associated with the thin topsoil in the area.

Monte sa Lupa (Etymology)

A phrase meaning "mountain on soil," reportedly misinterpreted by residents when asked about their city's name by Spaniards.

Muntinlupa (Etymology)

The name of the city derived from the Spanish term "monte," meaning "mountain," expanded to mean "mountain land."

1987 Philippine Constitution (Etymology)

The legal document that spells the city's name as "Muntinglupa" instead of "Muntinlupa."

Spanish Colonial Era

A period in Philippine history characterized by Spanish rule and influence, beginning with Ferdinand Magellan's arrival in 1521 and lasting until the late 19th century.

Ferdinand Magellan (Spanish Colonial Era)

A Portuguese navigator whose arrival in the Visayas islands in 1521 marked the beginning of Spanish exploration and colonization in the Philippines.

Muntinlupa (Spanish Colonial Era)

A town in the Philippines that was originally composed of friar lands administered by the Augustinians during the Spanish colonial era.

Augustinians (Spanish Colonial Era)

A religious order of friars who administered lands in the Philippines, including Muntinlupa, during the Spanish colonial period.

Estadismo de las islas Filipinas (Spanish Colonial Era)

A two-volume book written by Joaquín Martínez de Zúñiga that describes the demographics and characteristics of Muntinlupa and other areas in the Philippines.

Tribute (Spanish Colonial Era)

A term used to refer to a family unit in the Spanish colonial tax system, with each tribute representing a family of 5 to 7 individuals.

Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish Colonial Era)

The spiritual jurisdiction to which Muntinlupa belonged, connected by rivers to Makati and Manila.

Laguna de Bay (Spanish Colonial Era)

A large lake in the Philippines that served as a waterway connecting Muntinlupa to other regions, including Makati and Manila.

Land Transfer in 1869 (Spanish Colonial Era)

The event when lands in Muntinlupa were transferred from friars to the state and large individual landholders, aiming for better administrative control.

Don Eduardo de Canizares (Spanish Colonial Era)

The individual who recommended the creation of the municipality of Muntinlupa to improve administrative oversight during the Spanish colonial period.

Philippine Revolution (Spanish Colonial Era)

A movement that began in the late 19th century, where towns like Muntinlupa supported the fight against Spanish colonial rule, culminating in the declaration of independence.

Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo (Spanish Colonial Era)

The leader of the revolutionary government during the Philippine Revolution, which Muntinlupa formally joined on August 6, 1898.

Philippine Commission (American occupation era)

A governing body that established Rizal Province on June 11, 1901, through Act No. 137.

Rizal Province (American occupation era)

The province created by the Philippine Commission, which included Muntinlupa after its separation from Manila.

Act. No. 942 (American occupation era)

The legislation that merged Muntinlupa and Taguig with Pateros on October 12, 1903.

Act. No. 1008 (American occupation era)

The act that incorporated Muntinlupa into La Laguna under the municipality of Biñan on November 25, 1903.

Marcelo Fresnedi (American occupation era)

The town head of Muntinlupa who led the protest for the municipality's return to Rizal Province.

Act. No. 1308 (American occupation era)

The law passed on March 22, 1905, that facilitated Muntinlupa's return to Rizal Province.

Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison (American occupation era)

The official who signed Executive Order 108 on December 19, 1917, making Muntinlupa an independent municipality.

Executive Order 108 (American occupation era)

The order that established Muntinlupa as an independent municipality effective January 1, 1918.

Vidal Joaquin (American occupation era)

The first appointed mayor of Muntinlupa, serving from 1918 to 1919.

Primo Ticman (American occupation era)

The mayor of Muntinlupa from 1919 to 1922, a native of Poblacion.

Melencio Espeleta (American occupation era)

The first elected mayor of Muntinlupa, serving from 1922 to 1924.

New Bilibid Prison (Japanese occupation era)

The national penitentiary established on January 22, 1941, in the hills of Muntinlupa.

World War II (Japanese occupation era)

The period during which the New Bilibid Prison was used to detain Filipino political prisoners by Japanese occupation authorities.

Filipino political prisoners (Japanese occupation era)

Individuals imprisoned by the Japanese during World War II for their political beliefs or actions.

Hunters ROTC guerrillas (Japanese occupation era)

The group that freed the Filipino political prisoners from New Bilibid Prison during the Japanese occupation.

Martial Law (Martial Law - Post Martial Law)

A temporary rule by military authorities, often involving the suspension of normal civil rights and government functions.

Post Martial Law (Martial Law - Post Martial Law)

The period following the end of martial law, characterized by a return to civilian governance and political restructuring.

Presidential Decree No. 824 (Martial Law - Post Martial Law)

The decree issued by President Ferdinand Marcos that transferred Muntinlupa from Rizal Province to Metropolitan Manila on November 7, 1975.

EDSA Revolution (Martial Law - Post Martial Law)

A peaceful uprising in February 1986 that led to the ousting of President Ferdinand Marcos and the restoration of democracy in the Philippines.

Corazón Aquino (Martial Law - Post Martial Law)

The first female president of the Philippines, who appointed Ignacio R. Bunye as Officer-In-Charge of Muntinlupa after the EDSA Revolution.

Ignacio R Bunye (Martial Law - Post Martial Law)

The appointed Officer-In-Charge of Muntinlupa following the EDSA Revolution and a key figure in the local government revamp.

1987 Constitution (Martial Law - Post Martial Law)

The constitution ratified in the Philippines that established a new political framework and redefined local governance, including the formation of political districts.

Political District (Martial Law - Post Martial Law)

A designated area for political representation; Muntinlupa and Las Piñas formed one political district under the 1987 Constitution.

1988 Muntinlupa election protests (Martial Law - Post Martial Law)

Demonstrations that erupted due to disputes over the election results, leading to confrontations and injuries among supporters of mayoral candidates.

Proclamation 351 (Martial Law - Post Martial Law)

The declaration made by President Corazón C. Aquino on December 6, 1988, designating December 19 as "Municipality of Muntinlupa Day."

House Bill No. 14401 (Urbanization)

A bill approved on February 16, 1995, to convert Muntinlupa into a highly urbanized city.

Republic Act No. 7926 (Urbanization)

The law signed by President Fidel V. Ramos that officially converted Muntinlupa into a highly urbanized city. It was signed on March 1, 1995.

Section 62 of R.A 7926 (Urbanization)

A provision that established Muntinlupa and Las Piñas as separate congressional districts for the 1998 elections.

Ignacio Bunye (Urbanization)

The first congressman elected to represent Muntinlupa in the 1998 elections after serving as mayor.

Republic Act No 9191

The law enacted on March 1, 2001, declaring March 1 as "The Muntinlupa City Charter Day," A Special Non-working Holiday in the City of Muntinlupa.

August 3, 2007 (Contemporary)

On August 3, 2007, the Muntinlupa City Hall 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.

Muntinlupa (Topography)

A city in the Philippines bordered by Taguig, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Bacoor, Dasmariñas, San Pedro, and Laguna de Bay.

Taguig (Topography)

The city located to the north of Muntinlupa.

Parañaque (Topography)

The city located to the northwest of Muntinlupa.

Las Piñas (Topography)

The city located to the west of Muntinlupa.

Bacoor (Topography)

The city located to the southwest of Muntinlupa in Cavite.

Dasmariñas (Topography)

Another city located to the southwest of Muntinlupa in Cavite.

San Pedro (Topography)

The city located to the south of Muntinlupa in Laguna.

Laguna de Bay (Topography)

The largest lake in the Philippines, located to the east of Muntinlupa.

Terrain (Topography)

The physical features of Muntinlupa, which is relatively flat to sloping towards the east.

Elevation (Topography)

The height of the land in Muntinlupa, increasing up to 60 meters (200 ft) towards the southwest.

Urbanization (Topography)

The process by which the majority of Muntinlupa's land area has become developed.

New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Reservation (Topography)

A relatively undeveloped area in barangay Poblacion of Muntinlupa.

Barangay Poblacion (Topography)

The location of the New Bilibid Prison within Muntinlupa.

Alabang (Land Reclamation)

The business district of the city where the tallest structures are located.

Alabang Stock Farm (Land Reclamation)

The former location of a stock farm in Alabang.

Land reclamation

The process of creating new land from bodies of water, done along Laguna Lake for city developments.

Laguna Lake (Land Reclamation)

A body of water where land reclamation occurs and which experiences seasonal water level changes.

Dry season (Land Reclamation)

A period when the water level in Laguna Lake subsides, exposing soil for farming.

Dry Season (Climate)

The period from November to April characterized by low rainfall.

Wet Season (Climate)

The period from May to November characterized by high rainfall.

Peak Wet Season (Climate)

The month of August when the wet season reaches its highest rainfall levels.

Maximum Rainfall (Climate)

The highest amount of rainfall in Muntinlupa typically occurs from June to September.

Average Annual Rainfall (Climate)

The total average rainfall in Muntinlupa is 2,014.8 millimeters (79.32 in).

Peak Monthly Rainfall (Climate)

The month of July experiences the highest rainfall with 420.0 millimeters (16.54 in).

Lowest Monthly Rainfall (Climate)

The month of April has the lowest rainfall at 26.9 millimeters (1.06 in).

Highest Temperature (Climate)

The warmest months are April and May, with temperatures reaching 34 °C (93 °F).

Lowest Temperature (Climate)

The coldest months are January and February, with temperatures dropping to 24 °C (75 °F).

Muntinlupa (Barangays)

A city composed of a lone congressional district and two legislative districts.

Congressional District (Barangays)

A political division represented by a member in the national legislature.

Legislative Districts (Barangays)

Subdivisions within a city for the purpose of local governance and representation.

Barangays

The smallest administrative division in the Philippines, serving as the basic unit of local government.

1st Legislative District (Barangays)

Includes barangays Bayanan, Putatan, Poblacion, and Tunasan located in the southern half of Muntinlupa.

2nd Legislative District (Barangays)

Comprises barangays Alabang, Buli, New Alabang Village, Cupang, and Sucat situated in the northern portion of Muntinlupa.

Barangays

Administrative divisions in a city, named after local botanical characteristics, topographical features, and historical events.

Tunasan (Etymology of barangays)

A barangay named after the plant "tunas."

Putatan (Etymology of barangays)

A barangay named after the tree called "putat."

Cupang (Etymology of barangays)

A barangay named after the cupang tree.

Buli (Etymology of barangays)

A barangay named after the buri palm.

Alabang (Etymology of barangays)

A barangay named after the river that flows through it.

Ayala Alabang/New Alabang Village (Etymology of barangays)

A barangay created from Barangay Alabang by Batas Pambansa Bilang 219.

Sucat (Etymology of barangays)

A barangay named from the vernacular word "sukat," meaning "measurement," reflecting its historical measurement during the Spanish era.

Etymology of barangays

They were named from botanical characteristics, topographical features, and historical events that had been observed in the area when it was named.

Muntinlupa Governance (LGU)

Governed by the city mayor, vice mayor, and city councilors.

Chief Executive (LGU)

The mayor acts as the chief executive of Muntinlupa.

Legislative Body (LGU)

The city councilors serve as the legislative body of Muntinlupa.

Vice Mayor Role (LGU)

The vice mayor presides over the city legislature and assumes mayoral duties in case of vacancy.

City Council Composition (LGU)

The legislative body consists of 16 regular members and representatives from barangay and youth council.

Bureau of Corrections (LGU)

Headquarters located in the New Bilibid Prison Reservation in Muntinlupa.

Business Friendly Awards (LGU)

Muntinlupa was awarded "Most Business Friendly City" in 2001, 2002, and 2006.

Plastic Ban (LGU)

Muntinlupa was the first city in the Philippines to ban plastic bags and styrofoam for packaging.

BYOB Campaign (LGU)

The city government encourages the "Bring your own Bag" initiative to reduce plastic use.

ISO Certification (LGU)

Muntinlupa acquired ISO 9001:2000 certification in 2004 and re-acquired ISO 9001:2008 in April 2015.

Philippine Eagle (City Seal)

Symbolizes the City of Muntinlupa soaring into new heights in terms of progress and prosperity, embodying nurturing qualities akin to a mother.