Location

The Science City of Muñoz is one of the five (5) component cities of Nueva Ecija
and is considered as a 4th class city in the province. It is traversed by the Maharlika
National Highway going to the Cagayan Valley Region and a secondary national road
going to Pangasinan. Globally positioned at 15.71° N latitude and 120.90° longitude E.
It is situated 147 kms. North of Manila and/or 30 kms. away from Cabanatuan City,
the most populous city in Nueva Ecija and the fifth-most populous in Central Luzon
(Region 3) in which Muñoz is also located.
http://sciencecityofmunoz.ph/location.php

Population data
The population of Muñoz grew from 27,622 in 1960 to 81,483 in 2015, an increase
of 53,861 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of
1.47%, or an increase of 6,021 people, from the previous population of 75,462 in 2010.
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Muñoz
is 5 to 9, with 8,228 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is
80 and over, with 819 individuals.
As of 2018, Muñoz have a population of 89,167 with a Population growth rate
of 1.84% percent. Predominant language used is Tagalog while others speak Ilocano,
Pampango, and other languages of Pangasinan, Bicol and Negros.
Tabulated below are the population density, number of households, Crude Birth
Rate, Crude Death Rate, Infant Mortality Rate, Maternal Mortality Rate, Underfive
Mortality Rate of Science City of Muñoz.

Population 89,167 (Based on Brgy Profile, Dec 2017)

Population Growth Rate 1.84
Population Density 547 (person/km2)
Number of Households 19,896 (Based on Brgy Profile, Dec 2017)
Crude Birth Rate 11.87 % (source: RHU)
Crude Death Rate 4.56 % (source: RHU)
Infant Mortality Rate 3.92 % (source: RHU)
Maternal Mortality Rate 0 % (source: RHU)
Underfive Mortality Rate 6.86 % (source: RHU)
Geographical characteristics
The total land area of the Science City is 16,305 hectares. It has 37 barangays
and the distribution of land use is mainly on Agricultural with 9,819 hectares of the total
land area, Residential with 2,847 hectares, Commercial and Industrial with 784 hectares,
Forest Hills and Pasture with 1,215 hectares, and the rest of the land use is for other
facilities like roads with 246 hectares, water bodies with 516 hectares and open spaces
with 138 hectares.
Muños City has fertile lands and bodies of water such as the Baliwag River serving
as the primary source of sand and gravel for infrastructure projects in the vicinity; the
Panlasian and Cumabol Rivers, as well as creeks and lake-like watersheds. The lands’
soil consists of Maligaya clay loam, Maligaya clay and Quinqua silt loam. And generally,
the land’s topography is flat and equivalent to 0-3% slopes.

Area (Map of the Place)

Means of Livelihood
The primary sector is the major source of livelihood in SCM. Crop production is the
most pervasive, but this is also complemented by livestock, poultry and aquaculture or
fisheries.
The secondary sector pertains to the trade of finished products derived from the
primary sector. These include wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, construction,
and supply of electricity, gas and water.
According to the records of the city, there are about 15 firms that are engaged in
manufacturing related activities. Apart from manufacturing related firms, there are also
construction firms within the city. Currently, the recorded number of these firms amount
to 29. These are distributed within the city. However, most of these are concentrated in
the Poblacion area.
SCM’s tertiary sector also contributes to the growth of the local economy.
Currently, there are about 1,693 establishments, which employs 2,494 Muñozonians.
Services provided by these establishments range from transportation and
communication, finance, and personal and community-related services.

Principal Crops/products
In the most recent data that was gathered by the Development and Planning office,
states that its aggregated total production of major crops for the wet and dry season (i.e
rice, garlic, and onion) amounts to 116,201 (MT).
For the wet season, the aggregated volume of production from both irrigated and
nonirrigated rice production areas reached 46,660.99 metric tons. This significantly rose
during the dry months to 69,540.08 metric tons, consisting of 98% (68,276.04 MT) of rice
and two percent (2%) 1,264.04 MT of other major crops.
In addition, vegetables such as bitter gourd (ampalaya), ladies’ fingers (okra),
musk melon, among many others are produced alongside major crops (Table 4.2). Figure
4.1 shows an agricultural field in Barangay Bical.
The residents of the Science City of Muñoz also engage in various types of
livestock production, the most prolific of which is the native chicken in terms of backyard
raisers. Although the data is incomplete, broilers seem to be the most prolific
commercially based on the number of raisers (Table 4.6). These livestock raising facilities
are scattered throughout the various barangays of SCM where the most heads (broiler
chicken) are found in Barangay Villa Nati with 76,000. The largest facility in terms of area,
on the other hand, spans 6 hectares, and is located at Barangay Mangandingay.
Also, there are inland fishing ground, which has a total production of 233.1 metric
tons (MT) in 2016 (Table 4.10). The aforementioned yield is estimated to generate
earnings of around PHP 17 million. Aquaculture in SCM has the highest production in
the city’s inland fishing ground in 2015, generating a total of 229.3 MT/ha.

Five big establishments (Science City of Munoz)

1. Philippine Rice Research Institute or PhilRice (Situated in Maligaya, Science City of
Muñoz, Nueva Ecija)
Philrice was created in order to develop national rice research programs to sustain
and improve the gains of rice production. The institution aims to improve the income and
economic condition of the Filipino farmers, expand employment opportunities in the rural
countryside and promote the welfare of the Filipino through self-sufficiency in rice
production. (www.philrice.gov.ph.)
2. Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization or PhilMech
(Located along CLSU Compound, Science City of Muñoz, NuevaEcija)
An institution that empowers the agriculture and fishery sector of the country by
increasing resource-use efficiency and productivity, reducing losses and adding value to
the produce through research, development and extension. Their mandate is to generate,
extend and commercialize appropriate and problem-oriented agriculture and fishery
postharvest and mechanization technologies.
3.National Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center or NFFTC (Located within CLSU
campus)
NFFTC serves as the Philippine Germplasm Reference Collection Center for
Tilapia and other freshwater species and an institution that undertakes, develop and
evaluate different studies in aquaculture production system techniques.
(www.bfar.da.gov.ph)
4. DENR-CENRO (Located within CLSU campus)
This agency along with the municipal government of the Science City of Muñoz
works hand and hand in protecting and enriching our natural resources, spreading
environmental awareness and encouraging citizens to act responsibly. In this regard, the
city envisions living as a role model in cleanliness and order and to serve as an advocate
of protecting our earth and to lessen the effects of global warming.
5. ADA Manufacturing Corporation Muñoz Branch (Tilah Building Maharlika Highway
Brgy. Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija)
Ada Manufacturing Corporation (ADAMCO) is a 100-percent Filipino owned
company engaged in manufacturing and distributing agricultural equipment. It is part of
the Ropali Group of Companies, which has a presence in banking, real estate and the
motorcycle industry. ADAMCO began its business by manufacturing hand tractors in the
1970s as part of Ropali Trading until it was spun-off as an independent company on
February 9, 1999. Today, ADAMCO is the largest dealer of Rice Combine Harvesters in
the Philippines, with over 50% share of the units sold. It has 10 branches nationwide
located in: Santiago City and Cauayan City in Isabela province; Tuguegarao City in
Cagayan province; Solano in Nueva Vizcaya; Urdaneta in Pangasinan; Pulilan in
Bulacan; Munoz in Nueva Ecija; General Santos City in the progressive
SOCCSKSARGEN region of Mindanao; Iloilo City, Iloilo; Naga City, Camarines Sur.
ADAMCO believes in making agriculture easy for the farmer by providing them access to
modern agricultural machinery. (https://www.yanmar.com/ph/dealerlocator/ph/210846/)

Rich Families/Firms owned

1. Amor Manalili- Agri business
2. Arjel Coronel- Vice Mayor and Agri business
3. Paulino Tomas- Engineer and Contractor Hardware
4. Norina Pulido- Commercial space
5. Ernesto Vendivil- Rice mill
6. Ernesto Bustos- Petron gas station

Two big landlords

Due to Republic Act No. 10173 also known as the “Data Privacy Act of 2012”,
stating that it is the policy of the State to protect the fundamental human right of privacy,
of communication while ensuring free flow of information to promote innovation and
growth, we, the researchers were not able to sought necessary details regarding the
landlords in Science City of Munoz.
The State recognizes the vital role of information and communications technology
in nation-building and its inherent obligation to ensure that personal information in
information and communications systems in the government and in the private sector are
secured and protected.

Two big businessman

Since the specialization of the city in agriculture was made known to be a center
of excellence in the field of agricultural science and technology, some of its renown
businesses are highly align in promoting the application of agricultural science and
technologies. Examples are the following:

1. Amor Manalili- Agri

2.Ernesto Vendivil- Rice mill

Three Infuencial Government Official

The three most influential government official in Science City of Munoz, Nueva
Ecija are Hon. Dominador V. Santos, Hon. Efren L. Alvarez and Hon. Nestor L. Alvarez.
These is based on their term availability in the official website of Science City of Munoz,
Nueva Ecija. They were the longest running City Mayor and were also influential because
of the trust of the people to vote for them continuously in their position.

Based on their term as a City Mayor

Hon. Dominador V. Santos

1960-1986 - Hon. Dominador V. Santos

In the history of SCM he is the one and only who has the longest running of years as a
City Mayor. Most influential also, because of the trust and loyalty of the people through
his name and dedication for SCM for 26 years.

Hon. Efren L. Alvarez

1992-2001 - Hon. Efren L. Alvarez, D.Hum.
2010-2013 - Hon. Efren L. Alvarez, D.Hum.

For almost 12 years of his term as a City Mayor of SCM, it represents as an influential to
his City to become a leader of SCM. In his 12 years of being a City leader looking for his
success through the trust of people who he serves.

Hon. Nestor L. Alvarez

2001-2010 - Hon. Nestor L. Alvarez, Ph.D.
2013-present - Hon. Nestor L. Alvarez, Ph.D.

The photo of innovating and the growth also of SCM is in his term. The facilities
improvement through his project for betterment of the City. Through also the digital age
of our society viewing its own definition of a beauty and class is in his term.

Religious Practices
1. Catholic Procession of Sto. Nino Festival – traditionally yearly celebration in the City
2. Uhay Gospel Night Concert- traditionally yearly celebration in the City
3. Himig ng Pasko Concert - traditionally yearly celebration in the City

Role of the church

Aside from churches keeping people grounded, flushing out the burden of life by
providing a bedrock of faith and answers to humanity’s deepest needs, it has also the
function of providing church Records.
Church records are very important for family research. Key records are
baptisms/christenings, marriages, and deaths/burials.

Baptismal records: Baptism dates; children’s names; parents’ residence and names
(sometimes mother's maiden name is given); witnesses’ and godparents’ names, and
sometimes their residence and relationship to infants; sometimes grandparents’ names.
Marriage records: Candidates’ names; marriage and/or proclamation dates; often birth
places, residence, witnesses, former spouses and parents’ names.

Death/burial records: Name of deceased; burial date; often age and cause of death;
residence; spouse’s name, especially for women; parents’ names for deceased children.

Number of schools
The statistical data on the number of schools were provided by the City Hall of
Munoz through a pdf copy of the city profile. The data from the source were summarized,
analyzed, interpreted and presented in tables for a more meaningful and useful
information.

TYPE OF SCHOOL PUBLIC PRIVATE TOTAL

 Elementary 34 13 47
 Secondary 9* 3 12
TOTAL ENROLLMENT PUBLIC PRIVATE TOTAL
Male Female Male Femal
e
Kinder 903 794 118 128 1,943
Elementary 4,988 4,648 645 557 10,838
Secondary 4,239* 4,586* 339 342 9,506
Total Number of Schools
Total Number of Teachers E 41 381 15 98 535
HS 97 278 18 29 422
Total Number of E 351 88 439
Classrooms HS 234 31 265
Total Number of Desks E 8,611 1,594 10,205
HS 8,894 900 9,794
Student-Desk Ratio E 1.32 0.91 1.06
HS 0.99 0.76 0.97
Student-Classroom Ratio E 32.29 16.45 24.69
HS 37.71 21.97 35.87
Student-Teacher Ratio E 26.86 12.81 20.26
HS 23.53 14.49 22.53
Out-of-School Youth 484 484
Note: *includes SUCs

The statistical data on health were provided the local health units and data on
notifiable diseases were collected through the city profile provided by the City Hall. The
data from the source were summarized, analyzed, interpreted and presented in tables for
a more meaningful and useful information.
 In addition, morbidity and notifiable diseases data were incorporated to give a
comprehensive interpretation to morbidity and mortality statistics

These data are also utilized to assess health care facility and identify needed
prevention targets for health programs that are important tools not only for planning but
also for monitoring and evaluation of health programs.

Health
Leading cause of Mortality (2018) : Pneumonia
Leading cause of Morbidity (2018) : Upper Respiratory
Tract Infection/ARTI
Leading cause of Infant Mortality (2018) : Septicemia

According to Ms. Alpha P. Somera, Public Health Nurse II of Munoz City, the
common diseases encountered by the people are Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
(URTI), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Hypertension and Wounds and Abrasion. She also
added that the local government have necessary steps to address these diseases by
providing free medicines and conducting medical missions regularly. Somera also
mentioned that most of barangays already have health workers, however out of 37
barangays, there are still 11 barangays without their own health center.

Nutrition

Target/Estimated : 13,031
Actual : 10,291 78.97% coverage
Normal : 9,813 95.36%
Underweight : 242 2.35%
Severely underweight : 71 0.69%
Overweight : 165 1.60%

Health Personnel and Facilities

a. Public

Number of Health Centers : 1

Number of Lying-In : 2
 Number of Public Health Physician : 5
Number of Public Health Nurses : 25
Number of Public Health Midwives : 15
Number of Public Health Dentists : 1
Number of Medical Technologist : 2
Number of Laboratory Inspector : 1
Radiologic Technician : 1
Number of Nutrition Officer : 1
Number of Hospitals (Infirmary) : 1
Number of Medical Clinics : 0
Number of Dental Clinics : 1
Number of Barangay Health Stations : 27
Number of Ambulance (serviceable) : 4

b. Private

Number of Lying-In : 1
Number of Health Physician : 5
Number of Health Nurses : 16
Number of Health Midwives : 16
Number of Dentists : 9
Number of Medical Technologist : 2
Number of Hospitals : 0
Maternal & Children’s Clinic : 5
Number of Dental Clinics : 7

Water and Sanitation

Household with access to Safe Water Supply : 19,693 (98.98%)
Household with Sanitary Toilet Facilities : 19,329 (97.15%)
Development Projects of Government
The accomplishment of the Local Government of Science City of Muñoz for the year
2019 involves mainly: Concreting of City road, Construction of School properties,
Rehabilitation of School Gymnasium, Construction of Comfort Room, and Retrofitting of
Felix D. Enrile Bridge.

Accomplishment Report of 2019

Project Title Location Project Cost (Php)
Concreting of City road Villa Cuizon 8,8000,000.00
Concreting of City road Purok Waing, Brgy. Bical 5,500,000.00
Concreting of City road Brgy. Cabisuculan 16, 500, 000.00
Concreting of City road Brgy. Calisitan 4,400,000.00
Concreting of City road Brgy. Linglingay 2,090,000.00
Concreting of City road Rizal-San Andres 22,000,000.00
Concreting of City road Labney-San Anton 11,000,000.00
Concreting of City road Bagong Sikat-Magtanggol 5,500,000.00
Concreting of City road Labney-Pandalla 11,000,000.00
Concreting of City road Brgy. Bical 5,500,000.00
Asphalting of Road Brgy. Balante 3,220,000.00
Concreting of City road Brgy. Cabisuculan 5,500,500.00
Concreting of City road Brgy. Sapang Cauayan 5,500,500.00
Concreting of City road Brgy. Villa Isla 14,300,000.00
Concreting of City road Brgy. Maragol 3,300,000.00
Concreting of City road Brgy. Maragol 1,100,000.00
Concreting of City road Gabaldon-Rang-ayan 16,500,000.00
Concreting of City road Purok Mapac-ol, Brgy. 3,300,000.00
Maligaya
Concreting of City road Purok Maligaya, Brgy. 4,400,000.00
Linlingay
Concreting of City road Sitio Baliwag, Brgy. 5,500,000.00
Curva
Concreting of City road Sitio Mangandingay, Brgy. 6,646, 743.05
Curva
Concreting of City road Sitio Sineguelas, Brgy. 13,200,000.00
Magtanggol
Construction of Senior High MNHS Senior High School -
School Entrance Gate
Construction of School Stage Catalanacan E/S 1,000,000.00
Construction of School Stage Calisitan E/S 1,000,000.00
Construction of Two (2)- Mangandingay E/S 2,200,000.00
Classroom
Construction of School Bantug E/S 700,000.00
Gymnasium
Construction of School Licaong E/S 700,000.00
Gymnasium
Construction of School Munoz Central School 600,000.00
Gymnasium
Construction of Comfort MNHS 809,091.36
Room
Construction of Comfort MNHS Annex 809,091.36
Room
Construction of Comfort MNHS 809,091.36
Room
Retrofitting of Felix D. Brgy. Gabaldon 6,000,000.00
Enrile Bridge

Documentation

Document copy of 2018 City Profile of Science City of Munoz provided by the Local Government Unit
 Official website of the Science City of Munoz, Nueve Ecija

References:
Document
Official Records from the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Science City of Munoz.

Personnel
Personal interview with the staff of LGU SCM

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