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Muntinlupa City Bags Seven Honors At DILG Urban Governance Exemplar Awards

November 8, 2025November 5, 2025carlocarrasco

Excellence of the City of Muntinlupa has been realized in the form of seven honors bagged by the City Government during the recent Urban Governance Exemplar Awards (UGEA) 2025, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Muntinlupa City government bagged seven awards at the Urban Governance Exemplar Awards (UGEA) 2025 given by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Nov. 4.

Mayor Ruffy Biazon and Vice Mayor Stephanie “Phanie” Teves-Wong attended the awarding ceremony along with city officials.

UGEA recognized the accomplishments of local government units (LGUs). The Muntinlupa City government received the following awards:

• Local Council for the Protection of Children Performance Year 2024 – Top Performer

• Sangguniang Panlungsod of Muntinlupa – 2025 Local Legislative Award for Exemplary Performance

• Peace and Order Council & Anti-Drug Abuse Council – Significant and Invaluable Partner in Advancing the Vision of a Safe, Secure, and Drug-Free NCR

• Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children 2025 Functionality Audit – Highly Functional

• 2024 Manila Bay Clean-Up, Rehabilitation and Preservation LGU Compliance Assessment – Highly Compliant

• 2024 Manila Bay Clean-Up, Rehabilitation and Preservation LGU Compliance Assessment – Top Performer (Informal Settler Families Cluster)

• 2024 Manila Bay Clean-Up, Rehabilitation and Preservation LGU Compliance Assessment – Top Performer (Liquid Waste Management Cluster)

Biazon said the awards reflected the efforts of every city employee and leader in delivering high-quality public service.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you delighted to see the City Government achieve more awards? Do you see any excellence in the local governance in relation to urban developments?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Muntinlupa City Prioritizes People Through Governance

November 4, 2025October 28, 2025carlocarrasco

The City Government of Muntinlupa made clear through its executive budget and goals that it is putting the people first, according to a news article by the Manila Standard.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Standard. Some parts in boldface…

In an era of cynicism toward government, Muntinlupa City is proving that good governance is still good politics.

Mayor Ruffy Biazon champions social justice through strong health and education spending — proving that clean, compassionate, and competent governance works.

As budget debates heat up nationwide, Muntinlupa City is standing tall for all the right reasons. Under the leadership of Biazon, the city has made human development, not grandstanding or prestige projects, its number one priority.

In the city’s P8.8-billion 2025 executive budget, a remarkable 22 percent is devoted to health and 18 percent to education, directing nearly P4 out of every P10 toward people-centered programs.

These figures far surpass national benchmarks where the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) assigns around 16.7 percent to education and less than 6 percent to health.

Based on comparative data from the Department of Budget and Management and DILG, Muntinlupa consistently ranks among Metro Manila’s highly urbanized cities with the highest proportional investments in health and education, a reflection of the city’s deep commitment to human capital development.

In a time when the public is more watchful than ever about where every peso goes, Muntinlupa is setting the gold standard for purposeful and transparent spending.

“As we close the year, Muntinlupa can say with pride that our budget reflects our conscience,” said Biazon. “We chose people over politics, essentials over excess, and impact over impression.”

Through his 7K Agenda, Biazon has kept his focus sharp: Kalusugan (health) and Karunungan (education) lead the city’s spending priorities, backed by strong fiscal performance.

“A good budget is not about how much we spend, but how many lives we lift,” Biazon said. “That’s what makes governance both moral and meaningful.”

With 22 percent of the city’s budget directed to health, Muntinlupa is upgrading the Ospital ng Muntinlupa (OsMun), acquiring modern medical equipment, and strengthening drug supply systems. Investments are also flowing to barangay health centers and community-based health institutions to ensure access to preventive care and emergency response.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, do you feel important to the City Government? Are you happy with the way the City Government has prepared its executive budget?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Muntinlupa City Receives Gawad Kalasag Award For 3rd Straight Year

October 29, 2025October 20, 2025carlocarrasco

For the 3^rd year in a row, the City Government of Muntinlupa received another Gawad Kalasag award for compliance in relation to disaster preparedness, according to a Daily Tribune news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Daily Tribune. Some parts in boldface…

The City Government of Muntinlupa has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a Gawad Kalasag Beyond Compliant Awardee for its excellence in disaster preparedness.

On 17 October, Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced that the city received the distinction from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, following an evaluation of its disaster risk reduction and management programs.

Biazon said Muntinlupa surpassed the standards set under Republic Act 10121, or the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Law.

He added that the city government continues to strengthen its capacity to respond to disasters through equipment acquisition, stockpiling of relief goods, and investment in the training of emergency responders and personnel.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you delighted with the newest award the City Government received? Are you convinced Muntinlupa City is fully prepared for disasters?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Muntinlupa City Receives Special Citation For Sustained Efforts On Advancing Ease Of Doing Business

October 22, 2025October 21, 2025carlocarrasco

The City Government of Muntinlupa added another huge honor to its growing list of achievements as it received a special citation for advancing the ease of doing business during the 51st Philippine Business Conference & Expo, according to a Daily Tribune news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Daily Tribune. Some parts in boldface…

The City Government of Muntinlupa received a Special Citation at the 2025 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) Awards during the 51st Philippine Business Conference & Expo held on 20 October, recognizing the city’s continued commitment to innovation and digital transformation.

The award, presented by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), acknowledges Muntinlupa’s sustained efforts to advance the ease of doing business through its tech-driven programs that streamline government processes and empower the local business community.

Among Muntinlupa’s flagship initiatives are the Business e-Payment System (BESt) — a fully automated platform that enables businesses to pay taxes and fees online — and the Single-Window Transaction (SWiT), which consolidates multiple business registration steps into a faster, more convenient one-stop process.

Mayor Ruffy Biazon thanked the PCCI for the recognition, saying the citation reinforces the city’s pursuit of business-friendly governance anchored on efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity.

“Our goal is not only to simplify processes for businesses but also to create an environment where enterprises can thrive and generate quality, life-sustaining jobs for Muntinlupeños,” Biazon said.

“Through our strong partnership with the private sector, particularly the Muntinlupa Business Advisory Council (MBAC), we continue to push for innovations that make Muntinlupa a model city for smart, strong, and sustainable growth,” he added.

The Most Business-Friendly LGU Awards, an annual program of the PCCI, honors local governments that demonstrate exceptional performance in creating a conducive business climate and promoting local economic development.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you delighted with the special citation the City Government received? Do you think Muntinlupa City is the most business-friendly city in Metro Manila today?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Free Birth Registration In Muntinlupa City Ongoing

October 17, 2025October 10, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, a free birth registration program was launched and it is being done to endure that every local child has a legal identity, according to a news report by the Daily Tribune.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Daily Tribune. Some parts in boldface…

The local government of Muntinlupa City has launched a free birth registration program aimed at ensuring every child has a proper legal identity and full access to basic services.

The program offers free late registration of birth certificates for children enrolled in the Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) Program. Parents of ECED students are advised to coordinate with their children’s teachers for details and requirements.

The service is also available to indigent residents aged 0 to 17 who can coordinate directly with the Local Civil Registry Office at the South Park Center.

Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon said the initiative is designed to protect children’s rights by ensuring they are legally recognized by the government.

“If you don’t have a birth certificate, it is as if you don’t exist. That’s the proof that you are here in the world — that you are a Filipino,” Biazon said. “If a child does not have a birth certificate, his future will be put at risk. That’s why we launched this project, to give every child a secure future.”

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are there lots of children in your local community who lack birth certificates?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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RIDEMed Inaugural Delivery Led By Muntinlupa City Mayor

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, RIDEMed (previously referred to as RIDE Med) was officially launched and Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the inaugural delivery, according to a news report by the Daily Tribune. RIDEMed stands for Responsive Integrated Delivery of Essential Medicines.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Daily Tribune. Some parts in boldface…

The Muntinlupa City government held its inaugural ride of the RideMed program, a free delivery service of maintenance medicines for senior citizens and bedridden seniors.

Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the inaugural delivery of the program joined by the program riders, Barangay Health Workers and Councilor Rachel Arciaga. Their first stop was at Bliss Muntinlupa where they visited one of the beneficiaries.

Biazon said that the program covers seniors aged 80 and above, as well as bedridden individuals aged 60 and above, who will receive their maintenance medicines directly at home. The program forms part of the benefits and health programs for senior citizens of the city.

Under the program, each health center will have an assigned RideMed team accompanied by a barangay health worker.

“We require that the Barangay Health Worker accompany the rider to check the beneficiaries’ vital signs,” Biazon said.

The program provides several maintenance medicines for hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and for general wellness.

Registration is open at all barangay health centers on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For details on the registration for RIDE Med, click here.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are there many senior citizens in your local community who need medication delivered to them?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Muntinlupa City Government Confirms P8 Million Donation To Cebu

October 4, 2025October 3, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently the City Government of Muntinlupa announced that it will be donating P8 million in financial assistant to specific localities in the island province of Cebu which it still struggling to recover from a powerful earthquake, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Around seventy people in Cebu died as a result of the earthquake.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Muntinlupa City government will donate P8 million as financial assistance to Cebu, which was devastated by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake last Sept. 30.

Based on an Oct. 3 report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 68 people died and 559 others were injured from the earthquake.

Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon earlier endorsed to the City Council a resolution by the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC) requesting for the passage of an ordinance allotting funds as assistance to disaster areas in Cebu.

In an emergency special session on Oct. 3, the City Council increased the financial assistance to Cebu from P7 million to P8 million by adding the town of Tabogon as a recipient.

Majority Floor Leader Raul Corro said the grant of P8 million financial assistance to Cebu will be given to the following local government units: City of Bogo, P2 million; Municipality of Bantayan, P1 million; Municipality of San Remigio, P1 million; Municipality of Daanbantayan, , P1 million; Municipality of Tuburan, P1 million; Municipality of Medellin, P1 million; and Municipality of Tabogon, P1 million.

The financial assistance will be taken from the 30 percent Quick Response Fund (QRF ) of the Muntinlupa City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (MCDRRMF).

Biazon said “time is of the essence” during calamities, the reason why the LDRRMC immediately passed a resolution to help Cebu.

“Napakalaki ng iniwang damages at casualties ng lindol kaya anumang halagang maibibigay natin ay malaking tulong na talaga sa ating mga kababayan sa Cebu. Patuloy nating ipanalangin ang mabilis na pagbangon ng Cebu (The earthquake left behind huge damages and casualties, so any amount we can give will be a great help to our countrymen in Cebu. Let us continue to pray for the speedy recovery of Cebu),” the mayor added.

In a Facebook post, Corro said, “As time is of the essence, the City Council immediately acted on the letter-request of City Mayor Rozzano Rufino Biazon to pass the said ordinance which was endorsed yesterday. The City Government of Muntinlupa has granted financial assistance to many Local Government Units around the country which were hit by natural disasters.”

In addition, the Muntinlupa City government sent a team to Cebu to help in the search, rescue and retrieval operations.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, do you agree with the City Government’s donation of P8 million to different localities in Cebu that were affected by the earthquake? Do you know anyone in Cebu who were affected by the earthquake?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Muntinlupa City Government Delivers Almost 4,700 Tables And Chairs To Public Schools

September 30, 2025September 20, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, the City Government delivered almost four thousand seven hundred tables and chairs to public schools which reflects their goal to uplift the quality of local education, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Muntinlupa City government delivered a total of 4,693 tables and chairs to different public schools.

This is part of Mayor Ruffy Biazon’s 7K Agenda, aiming to uplift the quality of education for Muntinlupa students.

“Layunin nito na masigurong ang bawat estudyante ay may maayos, komportable, at conducive na learning space para sa kanilang pag-aaral. Patunay ito ng malasakit at pagtutok ng lokal na pamahalaan at ng Schools Division Office-Muntinlupa City sa pangangailangan ng mga paaralan at kabataan ng ating lungsod. (The goal is to ensure that every student has a well-organized, comfortable, and conducive learning space for their studies. This is proof of the concern and focus of the local government and the Schools Division Office-Muntinlupa City on the needs of the schools and youth of our city),” the city government posted on Facebook.

Biazon previously emphasized the need to improve the quality of education in Muntinlupa public schools.

Meanwhile, the city government congratulated Muntinlupa Science High School for being recognized as one of the top schools for MSTR (Math, Science & Technology, and Research) Class during the 2025 STEM Enrichment Program (STEP).

“The STEP Program brings together Science and other High Schools from across NCR to competitively assess its students’ knowledge and skills in STEM,” the city government said.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you delighted with the delivery of so many tables and chairs to the public schools in the city? Are there lots of children in your local community who are enrolled in public schools?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Muntinlupa City Government Prohibits Names and Images of Local Officials on Projects and Programs

August 30, 2025August 21, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, the City Government approved a key ordinance that specifically prohibits putting the names and photos of local officials on local programs and projects of the government, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Muntinlupa City government has passed an ordinance that prohibits putting names and photos of local officials on government-funded infrastructures, programs, and projects.

Ordinance No. 2025-004, also known as the “Anti-Epal Ordinance of Muntinlupa City,” will prohibit the “marking or installation of identifiers such as names, initials, aliases, insignias, logos, images of incumbent government officials on infrastructure, programs, or projects funded by government appropriations.”

It was signed by Mayor Ruffy Biazon after the measure was passed by the Muntinlupa City Council.

One basis of the ordinance is a 2010 memorandum of the Department of the Interior and Local Government that banned the names, initials or photos of government officials on billboards and signages of government programs and properties.

“Elected and appointed government officials have engaged in the practice of displaying their names, logos, insignias, and even photographs on government-funded projects and programs facilitated by their office and administration during their term. In reality, such projects are fully funded by taxes collected from the Filipino people, making this act clearly contrary to the law,” the ordinance noted.

It added, “the City Government of Muntinlupa firmly upholds the principle that all government programs and projects are funded by public money and must not be used as platforms for self-promotion or political propaganda by any public official, and asserts that such acts undermine the integrity of public service and mislead the people.”

Under the ordinance, government officials refer to “any person, appointed or elected to government service at the city or barangay level, whose office is given the authority, privilege or right to identify, administer, implement, coordinate or propose a government program or projects.”

Government project, as used in the ordinance, refers “to all current and future government infrastructure, engineering works and service contracts, and other related and necessary activities such as site acquisition, supply and/or installation of equipment and materials, implementation, construction, completion, operation, maintenance, improvement, repair and rehabilitation, funded from local sources.”

Government program refers to “all current and future government projects providing the delivery of any basic or special services, falling under all programs of social outreach and services, anti-poverty measures, educational, infrastructure, livelihood, and all Other programs that utilize government funding and resources for the provision of giving any tangible or intangible support to the citizenry, and other related and necessary activities or all Muntinlupenos.”

Public works include “the construction, improvement, rehabilitation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of sidewalks, walkways, roads and bridges, irrigation, flood control and drainage, water supply, sanitation, sewerage and solid waste management systems, shore protection, school buildings, hospital buildings, public buildings, public parks, sports facilities, waiting sheds, and lamp posts, which are funded, wholly or partly, through public funds expended by the local government.”

Prohibited acts under the ordinance include “naming after or marking with the initials, alias, insignia, logo, or image of an incumbent elected local government official on government projects or programs funded by public funds; affixing, or causing to be affixed, the name, initials, alias, insignia, logo, or image of any incumbent local government official to a signage announcing a proposed, on-going, or existing public works project funded through government appropriations;” and “installing, or causing to be installed, signage/s announcing the maintenance, rehabilitation, and/or construction of public works crediting any incumbent local elected government official, or bearing his or her name, initials, alias, insignia, logo, or image for the maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction of such public works funded by public funds.”

Also prohibited are “attaching any stickers that contains the name, initials, alias, insignia, logo, or image to property owned or items given away by the city government and barangays that were bought using public funds including but not limited to vehicles, relief goods, supplies, equipment and the like; and putting the image or picture of local officials in business license plates and permits.”

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you glad that the City Government approved the anti epal ordinance? Do you think the approved new ordinance will make Muntinlupa a shining example for other cities dealing with pride and vanity of local officials on projects, programs and infrastructure?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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2025 Chemical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination Topnotcher Will Be Rewarded by Muntinlupa City Government

August 21, 2025August 14, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, the City Government confirmed that it will reward 2025 Chemical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination Topnotcher and local resident Patricia Isabel Soriano P100,000 for her achievement, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The topnotcher in the 2025 Chemical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination will be rewarded P100,000 by the Muntinlupa City government for her feat.

Patricia Isabel Soriano, who graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree from De La Salle University-Manila, bagged the No. 1 spot in the licensure examination with a rating of 88.6 percent.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said 602 out of 799 examinees passed the chemical engineers licensure exam given by the Board of Chemical Engineering in the National Capital Region, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena and Rosales in May.

Soriano, a resident of Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa, recently paid a courtesy call on Mayor Ruffy Biazon.

“At such a young age, nakapag-publish at present na rin siya ng papers about fuel treatment and energy storage, both in national and international conferences. Talagang nakakabilib ang iyong achievements, Patricia! (Your achievements are truly impressive, Patricia!),” Biazon posted on Facebook.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you delighted to know about the great achievement by Soriano?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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