HISTORY
The City of Muntinlupa is located in the southernmost part of the National Capital Region (NCR). On the North, this city is bordered by Taguig City; Paranaque by the northwest; on its west is the city of Las Pinas; Bacoor on its southwest; San Pedro, Laguna and Laguna de Bay to the east. This city falls on the classification of a Highly Urbanized City with a population of 400,000 and is often called as the “Emerald City of the Philippines” by the tourism establishment.
Muntinlupa or “Munti” was once known to be the location of the insular jail here in Metro Manila, which is the new Bilibid Prison, where the country’s prime criminals are imprisoned. Despite the negative image, Muntinlupa still became one of the most progressive cities in the country.
One of the country’s biggest and most exclusive residential communities, Ayala Alabang Village, is located in Muntinlupa alon with the best commercial establishments in the metro.
Plastic bags and Styrofoam for packaging are now banned in the city. So if ever you are planning to shop here, don’t forget to bring your own bag.
The Filinvest Corporate City and Ayala Land’s Madrigal Business Park, transformed the fields of cow pasture in the late 1980s into new residential, business, industrial and commercial establishments. It was a transformation similar of Makati City’s development some 30 years prior.
The Alabang Town Center, the Festival Supermall, the Insular Life Towers, the Asian Hospital and Medical Center, and the Northgate Business District, are important places of interests and landmarks of the city as well as some of the country’s premier shopping centers. Nightlife in the City of Muntinlupa is calmer and settled if you are going to compare it to its neighboring cities in Metro Manila like Taguig, Makati and Manila.
Muntinlupa or “Munti” was once known to be the location of the insular jail here in Metro Manila, which is the new Bilibid Prison, where the country’s prime criminals are imprisoned. Despite the negative image, Muntinlupa still became one of the most progressive cities in the country.
One of the country’s biggest and most exclusive residential communities, Ayala Alabang Village, is located in Muntinlupa alon with the best commercial establishments in the metro.
Plastic bags and Styrofoam for packaging are now banned in the city. So if ever you are planning to shop here, don’t forget to bring your own bag.
The Filinvest Corporate City and Ayala Land’s Madrigal Business Park, transformed the fields of cow pasture in the late 1980s into new residential, business, industrial and commercial establishments. It was a transformation similar of Makati City’s development some 30 years prior.
The Alabang Town Center, the Festival Supermall, the Insular Life Towers, the Asian Hospital and Medical Center, and the Northgate Business District, are important places of interests and landmarks of the city as well as some of the country’s premier shopping centers. Nightlife in the City of Muntinlupa is calmer and settled if you are going to compare it to its neighboring cities in Metro Manila like Taguig, Makati and Manila.
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 is 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 compound 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.
§ 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.