COVID-19 Crisis – New Quarantine Facility in Muntinlupa Opened
The City Government of Muntinlupa announced today that the recently turned-over quarantine center within the city (Barangay Sucat) from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has officially started accepting local residents who tested positive for COVID-19, as well as those who were suspected to have contracted the said virus for isolation. The facility opened on July 8.
Mayor Jaime Fresnedi inspects the facility in Barangay Sucat. (source – Muntinlupa PIO)Fully equipped personnel working at the facility. (source – Muntinlupa PIO)A look at the Barangay Sucat facility that officially opened on July 8. (source – Muntinlupa PIO)
Already two units of Emergency Quarantine Facility (EQF) in Barangay Sucat serve as an isolation facility and additional triage to decongest hospitals in Muntinlupa as part of local government’s efforts to curb COVID-19 in the communities.
As of July 9, has 542 confirmed cases with 310 recoveries, 192 active cases, 40 deaths, 338 probable cases, and 228 suspect cases.
Latest City Government of Muntinlupa details sourced from their official media release.
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COVID-19 Crisis: Muntinlupa imposes ‘Extreme Localized Community Quarantine’ in Alabang community
The City Government of Muntinlupa placed an entire community in Barangay Alabang under lockdown, the fourth localized community quarantine in the city, due to the alarming doubling time of COVID-19 transmission and confirmed cases in the area.
Mayor Jaime Fresnedi signed Executive Order 27 s.2020 ordering a 15-day Extreme Localized Community Quarantine in two residential buildings in Filinvest Socialized Housing complex, Bldg. 1 and Bldg. 7, in Brgy. Alabang starting July 7, 12:00 p.m. until July 22, 12:00 p.m.
Muntinlupa City Health Officer Dra. Tet Tuliao said Buildings 1 and 7 have a total of 15 active cases of which 14 are active cases and two are admitted in the hospital. She said the doubling time is narrow for both buildings at at 3 days for Building 1 and 1.95 days for Building 7.
Doubling time refers to the number of days for local coronavirus cases to double in number. Tuliao noted that the standard rate of transmission should be at 7-30 days.
She added that the community shows clustering of cases as housing units are close to one another. The community also has a high-risk population of children, pregnant women, PWDs and senior citizens.
Filinvest Socialized Housing is an 18-building residential complex. The two buildings to be placed under ELCQ house 80 families with 303 individuals.
Other residential buildings in the housing complex will be considered as containment zone and are subject to strict quarantine measures following IATF guidelines. CHO eyes using the newly turned-over quarantine facility in Brgy. Sucat as an isolation center.
Residents in the compound were advised to buy essential goods including food, medicine, and basic supplies. While the local government will provide additional relief food packs and other basic goods during the effectivity of the ELCQ.
CHO will also conduct a mass testing in the community and will intensify its detection, isolation, and treatment strategies. Barangay Alabang has conducted disinfection activities in the area.
Mayor Jaime Fresnedi asks for the cooperation of Flinvest Socialized Housing residents and urged them to observe health protocols such as frequent hand-washing, wearing of face masks, and physical distancing.
Further, the City Government raises concerns over rising COVID-19 cases among residents aged 19 years old and below. As of July 5, the 19 y/o and under age group recorded the highest distribution of COVID-19 positive patients among city residents.
City Health Office reminds the youth and their parents to exercise vigilance and strict compliance to IATF guidelines and health protocols.
Muntinlupa City has 505 confirmed cases with 306 recoveries, 160 active cases, 39 reported deaths, 234 suspect cases, and 377 probable cases as of July 6.
This is an official Press Release issued by the City Government of Muntinlupa. Some parts were edited for this website.
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Las Piñas City Police Force at Work – July 7, 2020 (news video included)
The Las Piñas City Police Department continues to serve the local constituents by means of securing places, implementing rules and helping those who need assistance. Check out these recent media releases and pay close attention to the details written.
First, let’s start with this news video.
Now here are the recent photo releases.
On July 6, 2020, elements of LPCPS led by PCOL RODEL ALCANTARA PASTOR, OIC, LCPS with Pmaj Britanico of Sub station 7 and ten (10) others conducted Ugnayan/Dialogue with Miss Zayden Carlos, CRS supervisor of SM SOUTHMALL with Mr Alvin Tolento, CRS Representative SM SOUTHMALL Las Piñas City. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)On July 6, 2020, elements of LCPS led by PCOL RODEL ALCANTARA PASTOR, OIC, LCPS with ten (10) others conducted beat patrol and strictly implemented social distancing and mandatory wearing of face mask and remind health protocols at Lozada Market, Talon uno Las piñas city as part of visibility patrol. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)At about 8:00PM of July 5, 2020, On the said date and time, elements of Sub-Station 9 under the supervision of PMAJ ALBERT DT AREVALO, SS-9 Commander through the strong leadership of PCOL RODEL A PASTOR, OIC of Las Piñas City Police Station conducted Inspection / Dialogue / PICE manning at PAD, Barangay Quarantine Control Points (BQCP) and Public Market within Barangay CAA, LPC. This activity is being conducted to prevent untoward incidents, establish strong Police presence and security measures to negate criminality within area. likewise to checked personnel on duty. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)
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Las Piñas City Police Force at Work – July 6, 2020
The Las Piñas City Police Department continues to serve the local constituents by means of securing places, implementing rules and helping those who need assistance. Check out these recent media releases and pay close attention to the details written.
On July 4, 2020 at about 8:00 AM, elements of Sub-Station 3 PSSG Ismael R Sayco under the supervision of PMAJ JOEL P GOMEZ, Sub-Station 3 Commander through the strong leadership of PCOL RODEL A PASTOR, COP performed PNP Good Deeds by assisting a person with disability (PWD)in front of Barangay Hall ofPamplona Dos, Las Piñas City. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)On July 4, 2020 at about 9:45 AM, elements of Sub-Station 3 PSSg Julius H Gutierrez under the supervision of PMAJ JOEL P GOMEZ, Sub-Station 3 Commander through the strong leadership of PCOL RODEL A PASTOR, COP performed PNP Good Deeds by assisting a Senior Citizenwhile crossing Alabang-Zapote Rd. in front of Barangay Hall of Pamplona Uno Las Piñas City.This is in connection with the One Commendable Act of PNP personnel for exerting effort to provide assistance to the public. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)On July 5, 2020 at about 10:00AM onwards, in line with PNP Full Alert Status and Presidential Proclamation no 922 “Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines due to COVID-19”, elements of Sub-Station 6 PCpl Lary Reparejo and Pat Efren Fernandez with two (2) augment personnel under the supervision of PMAJ LEO GLENN T CALABIO, Sub Station 6 Commander and under the strong leadership of PCOL RODEL ALCANTARA PASTOR. COIC, conducted monitoring of Social Distancing, Mandatory Wearing of Facemask and Limitation of Mall Goers in compliance to General Community Quarantine at Robinsons Place, Talon Uno, Las Piñas City. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)On July 5, 2020 at 7:00 AM onwards, in line with PNP Full Alert Status and Presidential Proclamation no 922 “Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines due to COVID-19”, elements of Sub-Station 6 PCpl Godfrey Bonom and Pat Sherewin Aspilan under the supervision of PMAJ LEO GLENN T CALABIO, Sub Station 6 Commander and under the strong leadership of PCOL RODEL ALCANTARA PASTOR. OIC, Re: Police Visibility and Implementation of General Community Quarantine,Mandatory wearing of Facemask and Social Distancing at Lozada Market Along Alabang Zapote rd., Talon Uno, Las Piñas City. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)
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Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from official documents published by the Alabang Hills Village Association (AHVA) and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.
Alabang Hills Village HOA: Tirona street gate to reopen July 6, 2020 (Monday)
Hey everyone and fellow residents of South Metro Manila (Muntinlupa, Parañaque and Las Piñas)!
Would you happen to be a motorist looking for ways to travel more efficiently between BF Homes subdivision and Alabang without having to go through the traffic along Alabang-Zapote Road, Concha Cruz Drive and other roads that lead deeper into Las Piñas City?
Well, if you have a vehicle with a VALID vehicular sticker of BF Homes and Alabang Hills, you will be delighted to know that the Alabang Hills Village Association (AHVA) in Muntinlupa City announced very recently via their Community Bulletin (#53) that the shared gate along Tirona street will reopen on Monday (July 6, 2020). The said gate was supposed to reopen on July 1 via the announcement by the BF Homes federation but something happened that prevent it.
Check out the images below I took from their village clubhouse bulletin board.
As it is seen in the above images, AHVA’s Community Bulletin #53 is loaded with lots details about varied matters. Tirona Gate, which has been closed for the past few months due to the COVID-19 crisis, is specifically listed under item #3 on the first page.
The Tirona street gate shared by Alabang Hills Village Association and BF Homes.
For the newcomers reading this, Tirona Gate (pictured above) is shared between AHVA and the federation of BF Homes subdivision. Tirona street is a long stretch of road that leads and connects to Aguirre Avenue within the jurisdiction of Parañaque City (which has a major COVID-19 problem of its own so if you visit the city, be extra careful to avoid infection. As of this writing, Parañaque has more COVID-19 confirmed cases than Las Piñas and Muntinlupa cities combined).
As written in the Community Bulletin, Muntinlupa City Health Officer Dr. Teresa Tuliao met with AHVA’s top officials – President Tiggs Caronongan, General Manager Lanie Rosas and Director Zenaida Celestino) – and in relation to Tirona Gate (identified as Gate 2), Tuliao emphasized that the mere passing of vehicles through village gates DOES NOT raise the risk of infection of COVID-19.
On the other hand, there is more risk of getting infected by visiting places where social distancing was not properly observed.
That being said, a decision was made by AHVA (in coordination with Barangay Cupang) to reopen Tirona Gate on July 6 although there is nothing written about what time exactly will it happen that day (a Monday).
So, there you have it! Unless something drastic or a major last-minute change would happen, Tirona Gate will reopen this coming Monday and the motorists who will benefit are those who have valid non-resident, pass-thru stickers of both AHVA and the BF Homes federation. As such, let me remind you motorists to always respect and follow the in-village traffic rules and speed limits.
To motorists of BF Homes and other Barangay BF Homes communities (example: Tahanan Village), do you plan to go to Alabang by passing through the Tirona Gate on Monday? For reactions, please post in the comments below.
If you have questions or suggestions for AHVA, you are free to contact them at landlines 8850-8254 and 8850-9631, and email address ahvainc08@yahoo.com.
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Las Piñas City Police Force at Work – July 4, 2020
The Las Piñas City Police Department continues to serve the local constituents by means of securing places, implementing rules and helping those who need assistance. Check out these recent media releases and pay close attention to the details written.
July 3, 2020/3:00pm – Misting/Disinfection of Las Pinas City Police Station conducted by Las Pinas City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO). (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)July 3, 2020/4:00 PM SCADS personnel PCpl Ivan Rei S Penes, Action PNCO led by PEMS Michael S Holanda OIC, SCADS/PIO under the supervision of PCOL RODEL A PASTOR, OIC conducted PNP Good Deeds by providing grocery items held at SCADS Office, Las Pinas City Police Station. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)July 03,2020 at about 10:10 AM – The Las Piñas City Police Station Community Affairs & Development Section PCpl Jamalodin M. Maruhom, SALAAM PNCO, SCADS under the leadership of PCOL RODEL A PASTOR, OIC Chief of Police, Las Pinas City CPS conducted ugnayan dialogue and distribution of End of Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) Flyers. The activity aims to educate the citizen to be aware and vigilant at all times pertaining to the Communist Terrorist Groups. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)July 3, 2020/5:00 pm -The Las Piñas CPS under the supervision of PCOL RODEL A PASTOR, OIC represented by PEMS Michael S Holanda PNCOIC, SCADS/PIO conducted PNP GOOD DEEDS/ONLINE DALAW to the Persons Deprive of Liberty (PDL) held at this station. This is to ease the worries of their loved ones who could not visit them due to Pandemic COVID-19. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)
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COVID-19 Crisis: Muntinlupa to implement cost-cutting measures to fund programs vs COVID-19
The City Government of Muntinlupa is set to implement economic and austerity measures to continue funding its programs in curbing the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the city.
Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi signed City Ordinance No. 2020-105 providing cost-cutting measures and realignment of funds to augment budgetary requirements for COVID-19 response.
The approved measure follows the recommendation of the Local Finance Committee to reduce expenses and conserve necessary resources from the 2020 Annual Budget by channeling funds to programs and projects towards COVID-19 initiatives.
Under the local ordinance, overtime pay to employees is suspended while hazard pay in relation to COVID-19 would be covered only until May 15 for qualified personnel.
However, health workers and other essential personnel assigned at the City Health Office, Ospital ng Muntinlupa, City Veterinary Office and Muntinlupa Traffic Management Bureau would continue to receive their hazard pay.
Honoraria of personnel involved in Technical Working Groups and other committees are also suspended while allowances of officers and staff members of national government agencies would be reduced by 50 percent.
The City Government of Muntinlupa is also set to impose a freeze on the hiring of new personnel except for front-liners in health, law enforcement, sanitation, social services and other essential departments.
Further, local and foreign travels for all officials and staff are prohibited while civic celebrations, cultural events, and the purchase of supplies not related to the city’s COVID-19 response are put on hold.
Muntinlupa City Hall employees will also no longer get rice allocation of one sack per employee which is given every December.
Budget Committee chairman Coun. Raul Corro said if the economy continues to worsen due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the cost-cutting measures of the local government will be sustained until next year or even longer than that.
“This is a test of the city government’s ability to spend funds wisely. Because we will not get the income we were expecting, we need to cut our expenses and allot enough for funds for our primary needs,” Corro said.
As of July 2, Muntinlupa City has 440 confirmed cases with 291 recoveries, 111 active cases, 38 reported deaths, 137 suspect cases, and 350 probable cases.
This is an official Press Release issued by the City Government of Muntinlupa. Some parts were edited for this website.
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NCRPO Chief praises Muntinlupa City Government for Continued Support to PNP
Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi and NCRPO chief PMGen Debold Sinas led the ribbon-cutting ceremony today. (photo contributed by Muntinlupa PIO)
Today the City Government of Muntinlupa was praised by National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief PMGen Debold Sinas for the continued support given to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The praise for Muntinlupa was made during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a PNP Sub-Station quarters. PMGen Sinas and Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi led the ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony of MCPS Sub-Station 4 building in Upper Sucat, Muntinlupa.
Mayor Fresnedi and others during the blessing inside the police sub-station. (photo contributed by Muntinlupa PIO)Mayor Fresnedi, NCRPO chief Sinas and others seated during the program. (photo contributed by Muntinlupa PIO)A high view of the MCPS Sub-Station 4 building in Upper Sucat. (photo contributed by Muntinlupa PIO)
In recent times, the NCRPO also recognized Muntinlupa LGU for constructing a state-of-the-art headquarters for MCPS. Also in attendance at the ceremony were MCPS chief PCol Hermogenes Cabe, Southern Police District director PBGen Emmanuel Peralta, and Brgy. Sucat Capt. Rafael Sevilla.
Latest City Government of Muntinlupa details sourced from their official media release.
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Las Piñas City Police Force at Work – July 1, 2020
The Las Piñas City Police Department continues to serve the local constituents by means of securing places, implementing rules and helping those who need assistance. Check out these recent media releases and pay close attention to the details written.
June 29, 2020/3:00 PM onwards – PBGEN EMMANUEL B PERALTA, District Director through the Las Pinas City Police Station headed by PCOL RODEL A PASTOR, OIC with PLTCOL YAHYAH B YUSUP, ACOPA, and PMAJ JOSE A ANAZ, ACOPO with Chief of Offices and PCP Commanders led the scheduled Courtesy Call/Ugnayan with Hon. Mayor Imelda T Aguilar and Hon. Vice Mayor April Aguilar held at the Office of the Mayor, Las Pinas City Hall. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)On June 30, 2020 at about 10:00AM, elements of Sub-Station 9 led by PSSg Dianna Princess Dela Cruz with PCpl Melford Olorosisimo under the supervision of PMAJ ALBERT DT AREVALO, Sub-Station 9 Commander through the strong leadership of PCOL RODEL ALCANTARA PASTOR, OIC conducted Distribution of IEC Materials re: Safety Precautionary Measures against Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19), Health Advisory Flyers, General Community Quarantine Flyers, Anti-illegal Drugs Flyers and Anti-Rape Flyers at PAD Saging along J Aguilar Avenue corner Saging St., Barangay CAA, Las Piñas City under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) in relation with the Presidential Proclamation No. 922 “Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines due to COVID-19”. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)On June 30, 2020 at about 6:00 AM, elements of SS-8 led by PCpl Petallar and PCpl Fajardo using MC 448hi lux under the supervision of PMAJ JERIC M TILAON, SS-8 Commander, through the strong leadership of PCOL RODEL ALCANTARA PASTOR, COP, provides free transportation to residents of Las Piñas City in relation with the Presidential Proclamation No. 922 “Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines due to COVID-19”. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)June 30, 2020/1:00 PM – PCOL RODEL A PASTOR, OIC attended the Las Pinas City Peace and Order Council (LPCPOC) coordinating meeting presided by Hon. Mayor Imelda T. Aguilar and Hon. Vice Mayor April Aguilar together with LPC Department Heads and Councilors held at Mayor’s Office, Las Pinas City Hall. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)June 29, 2020/2:30PM – Assumption of Office for the incoming Officer in Charge PCOL RODEL A PASTOR presided by PBGEN EMMANUEL B PERALTA, District Director, SPD held at Chief of Police Office, Las Pinas City Police Station. (source – Las Piñas City Police Station)
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COVID-19 Crisis: Muntinlupa to lift enhanced quarantine in Sucat sitio due to improving COVID-19 condition
The City Government of Muntinlupa is set to lift the Enhanced Localized Community Quarantine in a sitio in Brgy. Sucat ahead of schedule due to improving situation of COVID-19 in the area.
Muntinlupa City Health Officer Dra. Teresa Tuliao recommended the lifting of the localized quarantine in Sitio Pagkakaisa Zone 3 Interior in Brgy. Sucat, on June 29, 11:59 PM, four days before the set deadline of the lockdown for the community.
Earlier, the City Government placed the area in ELCQ starting June 13, 12:01 AM until July 3, 11:59 PM due to the alarming increase of COVID-19 cases.
Tuliao reported that out of 29 confirmed cases, 14 have already recovered while 15 residents were admitted to Ospital ng Muntinlupa for isolation and treatment. All residents who tested positive for COVID-19 are now recovering and have shown improving conditions.
Further, the local health officer noted that the doubling time in Sitio Pagkakaisa Zone 3 Interior has slowed down.
During the lockdown, CHO conducted a mass testing in the community and strengthened its detection, isolation, and treatment strategies. The local government has also provided relief food packs to cover all meals and other basic supplies during the effectivity of the lockdown.
Residents of Sitio Pagkakaisa are urged to continue observing social distancing and other health protocols such as wearing of face masks, and frequent washing of hands.
Sitio Pagkakaisa Zone 3 Interior in Brgy. Sucat is the second community to have completed an ELCQ following Morning Breeze Homes in Brgy. Alabang last June 16. Localized lockdowns in Muntinlupa started after the implementation of the General Community Quarantine in Metro Manila.
Meanwhile, the City Government continues to monitor Block 35 Excess Lot, Soldier’s Hills in Brgy. Putatan, the third community to be put under lockdown which is set to end on July 7, 11:59 PM. Muntinlupa LGU eyes to conduct more localized community quarantine in several areas in the city to curb the alarming transmission of COVID-19 in the communities.
Mayor Jaime Fresnedi pleads to city residents not to be complacent amid the GCQ and to avoid going out unless necessary. The local exec reminds the public to observe stringent personal hygiene and to follow preventive measures such as physical distancing and hand washing.
Muntinlupa City has 410 confirmed cases with 267 recoveries, 106 active cases, 37 reported deaths, 77 suspect cases, and 409 probable cases as of June 28.
This is an official Press Release issued by the City Government of Muntinlupa. Some parts were edited for this website.
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