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Muntinlupa City at a Glance
HISTORICAL FOCUS
The origin of the name "Muntinlupa" came from at least three versions. First, its association with the thin top soil in the area thus the term Muntinlupa. Second, residents, purportedly replying to a question by Spaniards in the 16th century what the name of their place was, said Monte sa Lupa apparently mistaking the question for what card game they were playing. Third, the topographical nature of the area, where the term Monte or mountain was expanded to Muntinlupa or mountain land. Read More at Muntinlupa City website
ABOUT THE SEAL
Designed by Manuel Amorsolo, son of a national artist, the City Seal features the Philippine Eagle – the biggest, the strongest and the highest flying bird of the Philippine Republic – a bird that symbolizes our dream, one day, to make Muntinlupa one of the leading investment hubs in the country.
VISION
We envision Muntinlupa City as one of the leading investment hubs in the country, with educated, healthy and God-loving people living peacefully and securely in a climate change-adaptive and disaster-resilient community, under the rule of transparent, caring and accountable leadership.
MISSION
- To promote a broad-based economic growth and business-friendly environment for sustainable development;
- To protect every person from natural and man-made hazards by ensuring strict enforcement of necessary safety measures;
- To provide quality social services that include education, health care, livelihood and employment, socialized housing, and social assistance, among others; and
- To institutionalize community participation in local governance, environmental protection, and economic development.
Muntinlupa City Officials
"Without a vision, the people perish (Proverbs 29:18)"
PERSONAL DATA
Name: Atty. JAIME DELA ROSA FRESNEDI Address: Villa Carolina, Brgy, Tunasan, Muntinlupa City Date of Birth: April 27, 1950 Place of Birth: Brgy. Poblacion, Muntinlupa City Spouse: Loreta Obong Fresnedi Father: Demetrio Fresnedi Sr. Mother: Dolores Dela Rosa Child: Jose Mari Fresnedi
POLITICAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE
2013 - Present City Mayor of Muntinlupa 1998 - 2007 City Mayor of Muntinlupa 1995 - 1998 Municipal Vice Mayor of Muntinlupa 1987 OIC - Municipal Vice Mayor of Muntinlupa
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