CHAPTER 6

MACRO SITE ANALYSIS

INTRODUCTION

City is a first class highly urbanized city in Metro Manila. According to the 2015 census, it has a
population of 504,509 people. Classified as s highly urbanized city. Muntinlupa known as the “Emerald
City” by the tourism establishment and also known as the “Gateway to Calabarzon” as it is the
southernmost city of the National Capital Region.

Map 6.1. Barangay Boundary Map

The forty six Million seven hundred thousand (46,700,000) square meter total land area is
composed of nine (9) barangays, Brgy. Tunasan, Brgy. Poblacion, Brgy. Putatan, Brgy. Bayanan, Brgy.
Alabang, Brgy. Ayala Alabang, Brgy. Cupang, Brgy. Brgy. Buli and Brgy. Sucat.

Barangay Poblacion Profile

Map 6.2. Barangay Poblacion Map

Poblacion is a barangay which highly urbanized in the

City Of Muntinlupa in the province Fourth District in National Capital
Region which is part of the Luzon group of islands. Its 9 barangays belongs to the urban areas in the
Philippines. Poblacion had 69,600 residents by the end of 2007. Poblacion represents the center of
Highly Urbanized City of Muntinlupa.

Table 6.1. Barangay Poblacion Profile

Total Land Area 6.131 sq.km/ 6,131,000 sq.
m.
Population (NSO- Census 115,387
2010)
Annual Growth Rate 11.91%
Household Population 20,600
SOURCE: Based on October 2013 Barangay Election, Poblacion has 52, 909
registered voters spread out in 232 precincts.

The name Poblacion is a Spanish word which means as a populate place. However, during
the early years and up to the present, Barangay Poblacion has been popularly known as
“Muntinlupa or Bayan.”

In 1863 According to some folks of the Barrio, The Civil Government sent an engineer from
their office to the municipality of Muntinlupa to study the place because they were in search of a
barrio that would be fit to be the Center of the Municipality/ town.

From the data submitted by the engineer, it turned out that Muntinlupa and Alabang are both
qualified to be the center of the town. It was in January 25, 1863 when the Engineer recommended
that the Municipal Hall of Muntinlupa be built in Muntinlupa.

In 1869, a study of the place was also made by Dr. Miguel Caminares and on April 5, 1869
he advised that the barrio of Muntinlupa be declared as the center of Muntinlupa and it was known
to be “Poblacion” Barangay Poblacion, situated in District I, is among the nine Barangays of the City
of Muntinlupa.
 The others are Tunasan, Putatan, Bayanan (District I) and Alabang, Ayala Alabang, Cupang,
Buli, Sucat   (District II). It is bounded in the north by Putatan, in the south by Tunasan, Laguna de
Bay in the east and Cavite area in the west.

It is the host of the country’s National Bilibid Prison (NBP). The NBP alone comprises
84.15% of the land area. As such it is currently considered as institutional zone. Much speculation
has cropped up as to the development of the area.

Most of the areas in Barangay Poblacion are occupied by residential homes and commercial
establishments. A great number of the citizens of Poblacion had made it big in Politics, as serving
as town Mayors in the Municipality.

PARAMETERS OF SITE SELECTION

Map 6.3. Project Site

The project site has the total area of 2,547,305 square meters or 254.7305 hectares with
residential land use classification but its actual use is actual national government (ANG). The
Project has various objectives: (1) construction of model prison facilities with higher security
 standards, as well as allowing the practice of modern prisoner treatment philosophies (reformatory
approach aimed at the reintegration of prisoners into society); (2) expansion of prison capacity to
eliminate present prison overpopulation and to meet the expected future growth of the number of
prisoners; (3) ensure prisoner dignity through decent accommodations and humanitarian processes
towards reformation; (4) regionalization of prison facilities, allowing inmates to stay in prisons closer
to their families and to prevent congestion in prison jails.

With standard and uniform design of prison facilities, reformation facilities and administrative
facilities, through all the operating prisons, these are facilities needed:
 Dormitories (for three security camps- minimum, medium and maximum)
 Administration Building;
 Perimeter/ Security Fences;
 Hospital/ Infirmary;
 Recreation/ Multipurpose hall;
 Training/ Lecture Center;
 Workshop Facility;
 Mess Hall/ Kitchen;
 Visiting Area;
 Water Tank and Pump;
 Reception and Diagnostic Center; and
 Service Personnel Facilities
 Rehabilitation and Reformation Building

PHYSICAL STRUCTURE

The City of Muntinlupa lies within 14º 23’N latitude and 121º 02’E longitude and is located on the
southwestern coast of Laguna de Bay. It is bounded in the North by Taguig City, in the northwest by
Parañaque City, by Las Piñas in the west, in the southwest by the Province of Cavite, in the south by the
Province of Laguna and in the east by Laguna de Bay.
 Map 6.4. Vicinity Map of Muntinlupa City

It is located twenty two (22) kilometres South of Metro Manila, easily accessible to- and- from the
provinces of Laguna, Batangas, Quezon and all points of Metro Manila via the National Highway and the
South Luzon Expressway and its Skyway.
The City of Muntinlupa is composed of two (2) Legislative Districts and one Congressional District.
It has nine (9) barangays- four (4) barangay in District 1 and five (5) in District 2.

Table 6.2. Barangays per District

District 1 District 2
Bayanan Alabang
Putatan Ayala Alabang
Poblacion Cupang
Tunasan Buli
Sucat
 Map 6.5. District Map

Geographical

Muntinlupa City lies within 14º 23’N latitude and 121º 02’E longitude and is located on the
southwestern coast of Laguna de Bay. It is bounded in the North by Taguig City, in the northwest
by Parañaque City, by Las Piñas in the west, in the southwest by the Province of Cavite, in the
south by the Province of Laguna and in the east by Laguna de Bay.
Table 6.3. Population Density, Land Area, Number of Land Parcels by Barangay
Barangay Land Area (Has.) No. of Land Population Population
Parcels Density Density
(Persons/ (Persons/
Hectare), Hectare)
Censal Year *2015
2010
TOTAL 3,975 62,001 116 127
Alabang 406.30 4,315 140 154
Ayala Alabang 696.97 6,112 29 32
Bayanan 76.05 2,335 405 513
Buli 60.46 421 105 133
 Cupang 548.61 7,820 105 114
Poblacion 652.93 12,298 160 174
Putatan 417.85 12,923 193 216
Sucat 264.94 2,654 162 195
Tunasan 851.20 13,123 63 66

SOURCE: CPDO, 2015

The city based on National Statistics Office (NSO) has a land area of 3,975 hectares,
partaking 6.4% of the total area of NCR, which is 61,954 hectares. It is ranked 7th largest LGU in
NCR. The city’s land area is smaller than neighbors Taguig City and Parañaque City but bigger
than Las Piñas City.

Muntinlupa City claims a total land area of 4,670 hectares as per the creation of the map
of Presidential Decree (P.D.) 824 dated November 7, 1975 as amended by P.D. 1396 dated June
2, 2976 upon creation of Metro Manila as the National Capital Region of the Philippines. But a
cadastral survey undertaken in 1979 showed that about 701 hectares of Barangay Sucat was lost
to the City of Parañaque (formerly a municipality), which reflected it in its official cadastral map.
The 701 hectares of land area considered prime and is home to the several first- class
subdivisions such as Tahanan Village, United Parañaque Subdivision and Aviation Homes
Subdivision. It is also the site of the famous Loyala Memorial Park.

Table 6.3. Population Density, Land Area, Number of Land Parcels by Barangay
Barangay Land Area (Has.) Percentage
(%)
TOTAL 3,975 100%
Alabang 406.30 10.2%
Ayala Alabang 696.97 17.5%
Bayanan 76.05 1.9%
Buli 60.46 1.5%
Cupang 548.61 13.8%
Poblacion 652.93 16.4%
Putatan 417.85 10.5%
Sucat 264.94 6.7%
Tunasan 851.20 21.4%

SOURCE: CPDO, 2015

P er centage of S har e Land A r ea per B ar angay

 10.20%
21.40% 17.50%

6.70%
1.90%
10.50%
16.40% 13.80% 1.50%

Alabang Ayala Alabang Bayanan Buli Cupang

Poblacion Putatan Sucat Tunasan

Figure 6.1. Showing the Share Land Area in Percentage

Notwithstanding these issues, the relative land areas of the nine (9) barangays have been
fairly established. Tunasan is the biggest barangay (20.4%) of land area) followed by Ayala
Alabang and Poblacion. The smallest barangay is Buli (1.5%).

Topography

Owing to its general topography, which is somewhat hilly, this tiny poblacion was referred
to by its inhabitants during the Spanish period as “monte de lupa,” a vernacular phrase meaning
“hills” from which, many believed the name of Muntinlupa originated. Just a few decades ago, this
place was at the receiving end of unfair jokes and bad press and has earned undue notoriety. The
mere mention of the word “Muntinlupa” always brought to mind the chilling image of the New
Bilibid Prison which is located within its jurisdiction.

The terrain of Muntinlupa is relatively flat, sloping towards the east along the lake. While it
is gently rolling occupy the western part of the City the elevation increasing up to 72 meters and
above the southwest potion.
 Map 6.6. Topographic Map

Slope and Contour

Muntinlupa is generally level to gently sloping terrain. About 45.29% is characterized by flat
to relatively low, with gradients ranging from 0.0- 2.5% offering good opportunities for urban or
agricultural uses. This greatly influences the development of the City, which at present is rapidly and
continually being transformed into a residential- commercial area. This characterizes the whole of
almost half of Sucat, most of Buli, almost half of Cupang, three- fourths (3/4) of Alabang, Bayanan,
portions of Ayala Alabang, Putatan (adjacent to the lake), portions of Poblacion and Tunasan.

Very gently sloping or undulating with gradients ranging from 2.5%- 5.0% covers 29.96% of
the City’s land area and is found in portions of Sucat, Buli, Cupang, Ayala Alabang, Bayanan,
Putatan, Poblacion and Tunasan. Portions of Sucat, Cupang, Alabang, Ayala Alabang, Putatan,
Poblacion and Tunasan are characterized by gently sloping lands with steeper gradients ranging
from 5.0%- 10.0% comprising about 19.50% of the city’s land area.
 Portions of Sucat, Alabang, Putatan, Poblacion and Tunasan are composed of 10.0%-
15.0% sloping lands, covering 4.07% and 1.19% respectively.

Table 6.4 Slope Distribution

Gradient Area in Hectares Percentage of Barangay
Total Coverage
Almost half of
Sucat, most of
Buil, almost half
of Cupang, ¾ of
Bayanan,
portions of Ayala
Alabang, Putatan
0.0- 2.5% 1,800.13 45.29% (adjacent to the
lake), portions of
Poblacion and
Tunasan.
Portions of
Sucat, Buli,
Cupang, Ayala
Alabang,
2.5- 5.0% 1,190.89 29.96% Alabang,
Bayanan,
Putatan,
Poblacion and
Tunasan
Portions of
Sucat, Cupang,
Alabang, Ayala
5.0- 10.0% 775.15 19.50% Alabang,
Putatan,
Poblacion and
Tunasan
Portions of
Sucat, Alabang,
10.0- 15.0% 161.69 4.07% Putatan,
Poblacion and
Tunasan
Portions of
Sucat, Alabang,
15.0- 25.0% 47.17 1.19% Putatan,
Poblacion and
Tunasan
25.0- above - 0.00% -

TOTAL 3,975.00 100%

SOURCE: CPDO, 2015
Map 6.7. Slope Map, 2015
 Map 6.8. Contour Map

Soil Types

The soils of Muntinlupa belong to two series namely: Guadalupe and Quinga as per the
Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM).

The Quingua series is considered one of the best soils in the Philippines for agriculture;
good for lowland and upland rice, corn, sugarcane, vegetable, plantation, crops, root crops and
coconut with moderate to very high fertility. Its physiography is level to nearly upper terrace/ levees
wherein the slum thickness ranges from 100- 150 centimeters and is well drained. The parent
material could be recent alluvium or recent coastal deposits. It has very few to few patches of clay
skin in between ped faces.

This type of soil was first described in Quingua, Bulacan, a settlement that dated back as
early as 1595 during the early years of Spanish colonization. Today, Quingua is known as Plaridel,
Bulacan. This type of soil is most likely a candidate for extinction because of encroachment of
urbanization.

Guadalupe series on the other hand is residential soil of water laid volcanic tuff. The
substratum of Guadalupe series is Diliman Tuff, a massive suite of soft tuffaceous quaternary
volcanic rocks formed from water laid volcanic sediments, part of the Guadalupe formation which is
also referred to as the Guadalupe Tuff.
These soils are generally found on rolling to gently rolling areas of volcanic foot slopes but
they are also found flat area of slightly degraded tuffaceous plains of the residual volcanic foot
slopes. Often times, these Guadalupe series on volcanic plains are extinct, buried by urban
development and industrialization.

The soil was first described in barangay Guadalupe, what is now Makati City, when it was
still a municipality of the province of Rizal. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and was
founded in 1578 by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi - the first Spanish Governor General in the
Philippines. Guadalupe is named after Guadalupe town in Spain.
 The Guadalupe series is composed of various textural types – sand, silt loam, loam clay
loam, silt clay, and clay adobe phase. Clay series is characterized as coarse and granular when dry
but sticky and plastic when wet. Its substratum is solid volcanic tuff. These types of soils are suited
to lowland rice and corn while those in the upland are suited for orchard and pasture. Guadalupe
clay adobes on the other hand are hard and compact and difficult to cultivate that makes it generally
unsuitable for diverse cropping.

The most extensive soil type found in all barangay in Muntinlupa is the Guadalupe. Clay
adobe covering an estimated 3,079 hectares. The next biggest coverage excluding Ayala Alabang
is the Guadalupe Clay with the total of 768 hectares. The Quingua fine sandy loam, adjacent to the
lake is the least and almost diminishing as it is being encroached by the lake. It is now only at 128
hectares, excluding Ayala Alabang and Poblacion in coverage.

Table 6.5. Soil Types in the City of Muntinlupa

Soil Type/ Class Characteristics Soil Slope Remark
Texture Code Taxonomy
Quingua Fine 4 Fine Loamy Flueventic 0%- 2.0% Slightly
Sandy Loam Euthopepets flooded
Guadalupe 18 Very Fine Clay Typic 2.0%- -
Clay Paleudults 5.0%
Guadalupe 19 Very Fine Clay Typic 2.0%- Slightly
Clay Adobe Paleudults 5.0% eroded
SOURCE: Bureau of Soil and Water Management (BSWM)
 Map 6.9. Soil Map, 2015

Hydro- Geologic Features

Groundwater Resources
Groundwater in Muntinlupa is rated good, which is probably one reason why many of
the residents obtain water by deep well before. However, based from the study coordinated
by the Multi- Sectorial Task Force on Land, the hydrologic data showed that the fissuring on
certain areas was caused by ground water extraction. The National Water Regulatory Board
(NWRB) later issued a moratorium to limit ground water extraction for domestic use only. At
present, Mayniland is the main water supplier of the City besides Prime Water which is
licensed to extract ground water for its Camella Properties. To date, NWRB is conducting
ground water testing to check the possibility of lifting the said moratorium.

Natural Drainage
Rivers and other tributaries collectively drain water into Laguna de Bay. Most of
these riverways mark the natural boundary of the separation of each barangays. Like any
continually developing areas, some riverways have already been covered by developments,
which in turn is the reason why there is evident flooding on some parts of the City. This is
aside from the fact that most of these river ways are already polluted and clogged.
Fortunately, the City is conscientiously active in restoring and preserving these riverways.
 Map 6.10. Water Bodies Map, 2015

Table 6.5. River Ways River Name Estimated Length

(km)
Bagumbayan 1.27
Sucat 2.69
Palico 0.94
Kabulusan 0.99
Pasong Diablo 6.10
Alabang 14.72
Manggate 7.9
Bayanan 12.08
Balimbing 3.21
Magdaong 4.77
Tunasan 16.03
 SOURCE: CPDO- G.I.S., 2015
Note: Length is GIS- Generated using QGIS

Water Bodies
There are three (3) considered inland water bodies in the City (1) Jamboree Lake (2)
Katarungan Stream and (3) NBP Dam, most of which are located in the New Bilibid Prison
Reservation Area in Poblacion. Jamboree Lake is the most developed as it is one of the
promoted tourist attractions in the City. Dubbed as the smallest lake in the Philippines, it is
considered as the counterpart of the Laguna de Bay, which is on the other hand, the largest
lake in the Philippines and third largest body of water in Southeast Asia.

Climatological Condition

General Climatic Characteristics

The climate of Muntinlupa is classified as Type I under Corona’s classification used
by Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
(PAGASA), where it is characterized by the two pronounced seasons: rainy season from
May to October and dry season from January to April.

Rainfall
Maximum rainfall in Muntinlupa City occurs from the month of June to October. The
annual amount of rainfall is 1,767.8 millimeters with a peak of 418.4 millimeters in August
and a low 4.0 millimeters in March.

RAINFALL
Month Amt. No. of
(mm) RD
January 6.8 2
Table 6.6. Climatological Normals (Rainfall)
Period: 1981- 2010 February 4.2 1
March 4.0 1
April 16.0 1
May 70.4 6
June 265.2 14
July 316.7 16
August 418.4 19
September 255.2 16
October 283.4 14
November 99.0 8
December 28.6 3
ANNUAL 1767.8 101
 SOURCE: Climate and Agromet Data Section- PAGASA, 2012

Temperature
The annual mean temperature reading for Muntinlupa is 27.8ºC. The highest
temperature occurs during the months of April and May (33ºC- 34ºC), while the lowest
occurs during the months of December to February at 22ºC to 23.7ºC.

Table 6.7. Climatological Normals (Temperature)

Period: 1981- 2010
TEMPERATURE
Month Max. Min. Mean Dry Wet Dew Vapor Rel. MSLP
(ºC) (ºC) (ºC) Bulb Bulb Point Press Hum (mbs)
(ºC) (ºC) (ºC) (mbs) %
January 30.2 22.0 26.1 26.0 22.6 21.2 25.1 75 1013.4
February 31.0 22.5 26.7 26.6 22.7 21.1 24.9 72 1013.2
March 32.5 23.6 28.0 27.9 23.4 21.7 25.7 68 1012.4
April 34.1 25.0 29.5 29.4 24.5 22.7 27.4 67 1010.8
May 33.8 25.5 29.7 29.4 25.3 23.9 29.4 72 1009.3
June 32.5 25.1 28.8 28.5 25.3 24.2 30.0 77 1006.7
July 31.3 24.6 28.0 27.7 25.1 24.2 30.1 81 1008.4
August 30.8 24.6 27.7 27.4 25.1 24.3 30.3 83 1008.0
September 31.0 24.6 27.8 27.5 25.2 24.4 30.5 83 1008.8
October 31.1 24.3 27.7 27.5 24.8 23.6 29.4 80 1009.6
November 31.1 23.7 27.4 27.2 24.2 23.1 28.1 78 1010.8
December 30.2 23.7 26.5 26.3 23.1 21.9 26.1 76 1012.5
ANNUAL 31.6 24.0 27.8 27.6 24.3 23.0 28.1 76 1010.5

SOURCE: Climate and Agromet Data Section- PAGASA, 2012

Legend: MSLP - Mean Sea Level Pressure
Mbs - milibars
Humidity
The relative humidity of Muntinlupa City has an annual average of 76%. This makes
the city better than the municipalities of Laguna, which has an average relative humidity of
81%.

Wind Direction
From October to March, prevailing winds blow easterly, while the rest of the months
have winds blowing westerly.
 Table 6.7. Climatological Normals (Temperature)
Period: 1981- 2010

WIND
Month Dir. SPD
mph
January E 3
February E 3
March E 4
April ESE 4
May W 3
June W 3
July W 3
August W 3
September W 2
October E 2
November E 2
December E 2
ANNUAL E 3

SOURCE: Climate and Agromet Data Section- PAGASA, 2012

Legend: Dir. - Direction
SPD – Speed (m/s)

Typhoon
The Philippines, due to its geographical location is one the Asian countries often
affected by typhoons. It is located within the so- called “typhoon belt”. Generally, typhoon season
starts from June and ends in November. However, the rest of the months are not entirely free of the
typhoon since they are unpredictable in nature and might enter the country anytime of the year. The
mean percentage frequency of typhoon passage over the Metropolitan Manila of which Muntinlupa
is a part, ranges from 11% to 20%. Albeit, 3 to 5 typhoons affect the City on a yearly average.

Hydro- Meteorological Hazard Map (RAP- 200- year Return Period Flood Map)

Based on Greater Metro Manila Area- Risk Analysis Project (GMMA, RAP) of the City of
Muntinlupa. Three (3) categories of flood depth was determined, i.e., Low 0.5 meters and below,
Moderate -0.5 to 1.0 meter, and High -1.0 meter and above, where specific affected areas per
barangay was identified. It is worthwhile to mention here that the RAP uses scientific method to
arrive at projected results based on 200- year return period, with annual exceedance probability of
0.5%. It means that the closer the event gets to the 200- year return period, with no intervention of
any form of solution, the percentage of probability of occurrence gets higher. This assumption is a
result of floor modelling in flood- prone areas in the City of Muntinlupa particularly along Laguna
Lake.
 Map 6.11. 200- Year Return Flood Map Risks Analysis Project (RAP 2013)

Geological Hazard Map

Fissures
The movement of the identified fissures in the City of Muntinlupa is foreseen to
adversely affect the roads, railroad tracts, homes and large buildings along their paths.
Residents would usually find small cracks in their houses that worsen as time passes by.
There are 707 lots/ parcels with Property Identification Number (PIN) that are intersected by
the fissure. But further analysis shows that a total of 753 is identified if including those that
do not have a PIN. The highest affected area in barangay Putatan and Tunasan, which are
highly residential. In view of this, PHIVOLCS recommended regular monitoring and
documentation of the existing fissures and conduct of mapping of new fissure occurrence
(World Bank Case Study). It also encouraged the City Government of Muntinlupa to initiate
more technical studies on the phenomenon.

Table 6.8. Number of Parcels Transected by the Fissure

 Barangays No. of Lots/ Parcel
Alabang 21
Ayala Alabang 0
Bayanan 83
Buli 41
Cupang 80
Poblacion 41
Putatan 133
Sucat 28
Tunasan 280
TOTAL 707

SOURCE: Assessor’s Office, 2014

Map 6.12. Fissure Map, 2015

Active Fault
A total of 718 parcels in the City of Muntinlupa City are difficulty transected by the
West Valley Fault including the 10 buffer (5 meter on both sides of the fault line). The barangays of
Alabang, Bayanan and Putatan have the highest number of affected parcels with 208; 123 and 110.
 Table 6.9. Number of Lots and Parcels Transected by the WVF
Barangays No. of Lots/ Parcel
Alabang 208
Ayala Alabang 0
Bayanan 123
Buli 12
Cupang 46
Poblacion 38
Putatan 110
Sucat 87
Tunasan 94
TOTAL 718

SOURCE: Assessor’s Office, 2014

Map 6.13. Parcel Map Overlayed by West Valley Fault Hazard, 2015

Other Hazards

The City of Muntinlupa is also susceptible to other hazards like severe wind, rain- induced
landslide, and liquefaction, according to hazard maps by GMMA- READY and RAP studies. To date,
there are already recorded cases of the occurrence of such events on a small scale which may
pose a potential danger to the immediate community affected. Therefore, it is necessary for the City
to establish measures to mitigate the effect of these identified other hazard before it will develop into
a large scale hazard that may have an adverse damage to the whole City.

Severe Wind
This hazard is characterized by strong winds ranging from 60 to more than 230 km/h
wind speed. Elevated areas are more vulnerable to severe winds than those located on the
shielded side of mountain.

The Map 6.14. presents the local wind speed hazard in the City at 0.2% AEP (Annual
Exceedance Probability) or 500- year return period that may experience a range of 101 to
more than 230 km/h wind speed. Wind speed of 171- 200 km/h is present along the
shoreline of Laguna de Bay due to low roughness of the water body to the south and east of
these areas.

Severe winds affect the household’s vulnerable house structures. They also destroy
livelihood of the fisher folks along the lakeshore. Although considered as a minor hazard,
severe winds can devastate a portion of the population.
 Map 6.14. Severe Wind Hazard Map, 2013

Rain Induced Landslide

Remaining steep slopes in the City (Map 6.12.) are prone to landslides especially
during rainy days. In case this hazard happens it may cause fatalities to the people living in
the vicinity.

Map 6.15. Rain Induced Landslide Susceptibility Map, 2013

Liquefaction
Liquefaction is a phenomenon where saturated sand and silt take on the
characteristics of a liquid during the intense shaking of an earthquake and even intense rain,
hence loses its ability to support weight and can flow down very gentle slopes.
 The highest hazard areas concentrated in regions of man- made landfill, especially fill
that was placed many decades ago in areas that were once submerged bay floor. Map 6.13.
shows that this hazard is prevalent in areas along the shoreline of Laguna de Bay. The
coverage of the liquefaction zone is the almost the same as the covered area of the Flood
Overlay Zone. Therefore, mitigation measures for the said overlay shall be applicable for this
hazard. For three (3) floors and above, in accordance with the National Building Code of the
Philippines, structures shall need to conduct a soil boring test prior to securing permit and
the result of the test shall dictate if the proposed structure can be accommodated depending
on the soil bearing capacity result and other factors stated.
To date, there is already a case of a proposed multi storey structure (for this case, a
more than 3 floors proposal) which has been validated that cannot be constructed on the
said liquefaction zone due to the inability of the soil to bear such weight of multi storey
structure. Currently most of the structures in the area are one- storey residential therefore no
significant impact has not yet been observed or recorded. But the effect of liquefaction may
pose either a gradual or immediate impact depending on the factors that may cause to
trigger its movement. An immediate analysis through a Citywide Soil Boring Test to the area
affected by liquefaction may help to further analyse a hazard that has not yet been fully felt
by its citizens.

Other potentially hazardous areas include larger stream channels, which produce the
loose young soils that are
particularly
susceptible to
liquefaction.
 Map 6.16. Liquefaction Map, 2013

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

This section provides inventory of roads, bridges, railway and ancillary road facilities located in
Muntinlupa City and those which are transecting or nearby the city as well. Tricycles, buses, and jeepneys,
motorcycles are popular modes of transportation in Muntinlupa. There is also a PNR station in the city,
namely as the Alabang railway station that will serve as a terminal for commuters going to Manila. With the
influx of people and the emergence of economic activities, transportation utilities likewise evolved and
thrived so fast. Various terminals to house various bus lines exist at the moment. To complement, road
widenings and road openings are on-
going in some parts of the city.
Furthermore, various terminals open one
after another in order to house various bus
lines.
 Map 6.17. Major Road Network Map

UTILITY SYSTEM

Water MAYNILAD Water Services Inc., the private water concessionaire of the Metropolitan
Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for the West Zone, and yes, it is the main supplier of water in
Muntinlupa. Maynilad has (1) one water treatment plant located in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa City
(PWTP-1). Running since 2009 the treatment plant is tapping water from Laguna de Bay to supply the ever-
growing customers base in the area. In terms of customer base, serving about 9.5 million people to date,
Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines. With this growing demand
MAYNILAD constructed another water treatment plant (PWTP-2) that will supply 1million Maynilad
customers in Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Las Piñas and Cavite. The facility’s output will be expanded in
phases until it reaches its full 150-MLD capacity by the latter part of the year, at which point Maynilad’s
Putatan Water Treatment Plant 1 (PWTP-1) will be temporarily shut down for rehabilitation and upgrades.
PWTP 2 uses a multistage process of Dissolved Air Flotation, Biological Aerated Filter, ultrafiltration,
reverse osmosis and chlorination to treat the lake water and convert it to a product that complies with the
Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water of the Department of Health. Telecommunication Service
Providers Communication facilities along with other utilities are the benefits preferred by existing and would
be locators. Investors considered incentives as the least in their priorities in scouting a place for business
operations. At present, communication facilities in the city covers telephone, postal, telegram, radio, print
media and the various internet service providers.
 Map 6.18. Water Facility Map

POPULATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Demographic Profile

Population, as defined in the Glossary of Definition of the National Statistical Coordination

Board (NSCB), is the total number of individuals in a territory at a specified time. It covers both
nationals and aliens; native- and foreign born persons, internees, refugees and other groups
physically present within the borders of an area at a specified time. Thus, the total population of the
City is the number of individuals physically present at a specified time that is the census period
(1990, 2000, 2010).

The demographic profile provides a backgrounder in and general information on the

population composition and distribution in the City. The changes in population brought about by its
components such as birth, death and migration relate to the historical and projected growth of the
 population of the City. It is essential to take into account population projections, its size and
characteristics, at City level, which would serve as basis for estimating future needs and potentials
in short and long- range planning. Population and pertinent participation ratios are also derived from
population composition characteristics.

Population distribution, which is the geographic pattern of the location of people, is important
in determining centers of population, hierarchy of settlements, and growth points in the City.
Urbanization trends and density levels are also derived from population distribution patterns.

Population Size and Distribution

In terms of population size, the City of Muntinlupa is ranked 10th with a of 459,941
population, about 3.88% of the total population of the National Capital Region, based on
the2010National Statistics Office (NSO) Census Results (Table 6.10.). It has a growth rate of 1.95%
which is estimated to reach 506, 568 in year 2015 (Table 6.11.).

Table 6.10. Metro Manila Populations by Cities and Municipality

City/ Population Land Area % Growth Density (person/
Municipality 2010 (hectares) Rate 2010 hectare)
Quezon 2,761,720 17,171 2.42 161
Manila 1,652,171 2,498 0.44 661
Caloocan 1,489,040 5,580 2.37 267
Pasig 669,773 4,846 2.86 138
Taguig 644,473 4,521 3.26 143
Parañaque 588,126 4,657 2.72 126
Valenzuela 575,356 4,702 1.71 122
Las Piñas 552,573 3,269 1.57 169
Makati 529,039 2,157 1.16 245
Muntinlupa 459,941 3,975 1.95 116
Marikina 424,150 2,152 0.81 197
Pasay 392,869 1,397 1.02 281
Malabon 353,337 1,571 0.42 225
Mandaluyong 328,699 929 1.67 354
Navotas 249,131 894 0.78 279
San Juan 121,430 595 0.31 204
Pateros 64,147 1,040 1.12 285
TOTAL 11,855,975 61,954 1.78 194
SOURCE: National Statistic Office, 2010

The Census of Population in 2010 recorded an absolute increase of 80,631 individuals

from May 2000, which translates to an average Annual Population Growth Rate (APGR) of 1.95%
during the period. This is a declaration in APGR when compared to the 3.14% for period 1990 and
2000 (Table 6.11.). Despite the decline the City’s APGR it is still higher than that of the NCR and
the Philippines for the same period, which resulted to its percentage share of the total NCR
population rising 3.88% from the previous 3.82%. This pattern was similar in the 1990- 2000
periods when its percentage share rose to 3.82% from 3.5%.
 Table 6.11. Metro Manila Populations by Cities and Municipality
Total Population Average Annual
Growth Rate
May 1, May 1, May 1, 2015 1990- 2000-
1990 2000 2010 (Estimated 2000 2010
Projection)
Philippines 60,703,810 76,506,928 92,337,852 - 2.24 1.90
NCR 7,948,392 9,932,560 11,855,975 - 2.25 1.78
City of Muntinlupa 275,411 379,310 459,941 506,508 3.14 1.95
% Share to NCR 3.50% 3.82% 3.88%
SOURCE: National Statistic Office, 2010
Note: *Estimated Projection in based from the 1.95% APGR of the Last Censal Year 2010
Table 6.12. Total Populations by Barangay, City of Muntinlupa 2000, 2010 and 2015
% Share of % Share of
City, 2000 City 2010 &
Barangays 2015
May 1, May 1, 2015
1990 2000 (Estimated
Projection)
City of 379,310 459,941 506,568 100% 100%
Muntilupa
Alabang 48,002 56,752 62,505 13% 4%
Ayala Alabang 19,664 20,349 22,412 5% 8%
Bayanan 33,217 35,392 38,980 9% 2%
Buli 8,950 7,319 8,061 2% 2%
Cupang 47,235 57,013 62,793 12% 12%
Poblacion 49,128 103,104 113,556 13% 22%
Putatan 82,276 82,015 90,329 22% 18%
Sucat 46,552 46,964 51,725 12% 10%
Tunasan 44,306 51,033 56,207 12% 11%
SOURCE: National Statistic Office, 2010
Note: *Estimated Projection in based from the 1.95% APGR of the Last Censal Year 2010

Of the City’s nine (9) barangays, Poblacion would have the largest share (Table 6.12.) and
highest APGR in 2010. This is a drastic realignment in population distribution compared to 2000
which due mainly to the creation of a huge resettlement site inside the NBP Reservation (which is
within the barangay) for the Philippine National Railway (PNR) informal settlers who are living
along the rails that run in the City. This was the reason why affected barangays Bayanan, Buli,
Putatan and Sucat have negative to almost zero (0) APGR.

The percentage shares of the eight (8) barangays (except Poblacion) are lower or equal
than the City which implies that more new settlers were registered in Poblacion, Putatan, Alabang
and Cupang are the barangays with the next highest percentage share, with Buli having the
lowest share. Except for Poblacion and Putatan which traded placed, all the other seven (7)
barangays have roughly the same shares and rank in terms of population distribution in the City.
Population Density
 The City, with an area of 3,975 hectares, registered a population density of 127 persons per
hectare, as per projected for 2015. For the Censal year 2010, at 116 persons per hectare, it showed
an increase of 21 persons (21.26%) from 95 persons per hectare in 2000. In 1990, there were 70
persons residing in every hectare of land.

Barangay Bayanan id the densest at 446 persons per hectare followed by Putatan. Ayala
Alabang is the least dense at 32 persons per hectares. (Table

Table 6.13. Population Density and Percent Change for Philippines, NCR and City of Muntinlupa:
1990, 2000, 2010 and 2015
Population Density Average Annual
Growth Rate
1990 2000 2010 *2015 1990- 2000-
2000 2010
Philippines 2 3 3 - 26.03 20.69
NCR 128 160 191 - 24.96 19.36
City of Muntinlupa 70 95 116 127 36.24 21.26
SOURCE: National Statistic Office, 2010
Note from NSO: Land area was based on cadastral survey (certified and provided to the DBM from the LMB, DENR, as of 2010.
Note: *Estimated Projection in based from the 1.95% APGR of the Last Censal Year 2010

Table 6.14. Population Densities, Land Area, Number of Land Parcel I, by Barangay
Barangay Land Area No. of Land Population Density Population Density
(Has.) Parcels (Persons/ hectare), (Persons/ hectare),
Censal Year 2010 Censal Year *2015
TOTAL 3,975 62,001 116 127
Alabang 406.30 4,315 140 154
Ayala Alabang 696.97 6,112 29 32
Bayanan 76.05 2,335 405 513
Buli 60.46 421 105 133
Cupang 548.61 7,820 105 114
Poblacion 652.93 12,298 160 174
Putatan 417.85 12,923 193 216
Sucat 264.94 2,654 162 195
Tunasan 851.20 13,123 63 66

SOURCE: CPDO, 2015

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Figure 6.2. Population Density by Barangay
 Map 6.19. Population Density Map, 2015

Household Population

Household population, or non- institutional population, as defined by the Glossary of

Definition of the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), refers to the population
enumerated in private households during a census. It is different from the term population as
previously mentioned above which takes to account all individuals (institutional and non-
institutional) at the specific time.

Household, on the other hand, refers to an aggregate of persons, generally but not
necessarily bound by ties of kinship, which live together under the same roof and eat together or
share in common the household food Members comprise the head of the household, relatives
living with him/ her and other who share the community life for reasons of work or other
consideration. A person who lives alone considered a separate household.

The projected total household population of Muntinlupa is 483,332 for 2015. At the last
Censal Year 2010, it reached 438,843 posting an increase of 18.50% compared to 370,333 in
2000. Household population accounted for 95.41% of the total City population. Household
population refers to all persons who are member of the household.

Table 6.15. Total Household Population and Percent Change for Philippines, NCR and City of
Muntinlupa: 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2015
Total Population Percent Change (%)
1990 2000 2010 *2015 1990- 2000-
2000 2010
Philippines 60,559,116 76,332,470 92,097,978 - 26.05 20.65
NCR 7,907,386 9,850,102 11,796,873 - 24.95 19.4
City of Muntinlupa 270,399 370,333 438,843 483,332 36.95 18.5
SOURCE: 1990, 2000 and 2010 Census of Population and Housing, NSO
Note: *Estimated Projection in based from the 1.95% APGR of the Last Censal Year 2010

Household Population

In 2010, there were 103,949 households recorded in the City of Muntinlupa. This
represented an increase of 33.24% compared to 78,106 households in 2000. (Table 6.16.)
 The average household size in the City of Muntinlupa was 4.2 persons (Table 6.17.),
which is lower than the average households size in 2000 and 1990 census. This means families
are having lesser children in the past 20 years in the City. The increase in number of household
could be explained by the trend of having smaller families. Using the average household size as
per last Censal Year 2010 (4.20), the projected total number of households at present is 115,079.

Table 6.16. Population Densities, Land Area, Number of Land Parcel I, by Barangay
Year Number of Average % Change
Household Household Size
1990 53,499 5.1 -
2000 78,016 4.7 45.83%
2010 103,949 4.2 33.34%
*2015 115,079 4.2 -
SOURCE: National Statistic Office, 2010
Note: *Estimated Projection in based from the 1.95% APGR of the Last Censal Year 2010

Table 6.17. Estimated Number of Households,

2010 *2015
Barangay No. of Household No. of Household Average
Households Population Households Population Household
Size
TOTAL 103,949 438,843 115,079 483,332 4.2
Alabang 13,406 56,596 14,841 62,334 4.2
Ayala Alabang 4,796 20,247 5,309 22,300 4.2
Bayanan 8,370 35,334 9,266 38,916 4.2
Buli 1,743 7,319 1,919 8,061 4.2
Cupang 13,261 55,985 14,681 61,661 4.2
Poblacion 19,909 84,054 22,041 92,573 4.2
Putatan 19,417 81,973 21,496 90,283 4.2
Sucat 11,113 46,914 12,302 51,670 4.2
Tunasan 11,944 50,423 13,223 55,535 4.2
SOURCE: National Statistic Office, 2010
Note: *Estimated Projection in based from the 1.95% APGR of the Last Censal Year 2010

Age- Sex Structure

The City of Muntinlupa, at present has 49% of its population were males and 51% were
females (Figure 6.3.). These figures resulted to a sex ratio of 95 males for every 100 females,
which is slightly lower in 2000. The sex ratio for age groups 15 years and over had more females
(Table 6.18. and Table 6.19.). The population pyramid of Muntinlupa for Censal Year 2000 and
2010 is shown (Figure 6.4.). This reflects a relatively young population of Muntinlupa.

Male and Female D istr ibution, C ensal Y ear ( C Y ) 2010

51%
 Male Female

Figure 6.3. Male and Female Distribution

Household Population
2000 2010
Age Group Male Female
Both Sex Male Female Both Sex
Sexes Ratio Sexes Ratio
Under 5 23,336 22,090 45,426 106 22,160 20,907 43,067 106
5-9 20,115 19,154 39,269 105 21,804 20,242 42,046 108
10 - 14 17,752 17,569 35,321 101 21,135 19,757 40,892 107
15 - 19 17,163 20,174 37,337 85 20,225 21,552 41,777 44
20 - 24 18,893 23,312 42,205 81 20,962 23,392 44,354 90
25 - 29 17,638 20,001 37,639 88 21,141 23,456 44,606 90
30 - 34 14,716 16,165 30,881 91 18,962 20,271 39,233 94
35 - 39 12,270 13,313 25,583 92 15,814 16,623 32,437 95
40 - 44 10,991 11,781 22,772 93 12,991 14,495 27,486 90
45 - 49 8,748 9,137 17,885 96 10,980 12,298 23,278 89
50 - 54 6,844 6,826 13,670 100 9,562 10,712 20,274 89
55 - 59 3,816 3,862 7,678 99 6,800 7,901 14,701 86
60 - 64 2,825 3,168 5,993 89 4,945 5,733 10,678 86
65 - 69 1,687 1,912 3,599 88 2,623 3,116 5,739 84
70 - 74 1,006 1,397 2,403 72 1,693 2,348 4,041 72
75 - 79 551 814 1,365 68 898 1,340 2,238 67
80 - 84 237 503 740 47 421 778 1,199 54
85 & over 196 371 567 53 233 564 797 41
TOTAL 178,784 191,549 370,333 93 213,494 225,494 438 95
Table 6.17. Household Population by Age- Sex Distribution, 2000 and 2010
SOURCE: NSO, 2010
Note: Sex Ratio is ratio of Male per 100 Female
 Population Distribution by Age Group and Sex
CY 2010 vs CY 2000

85 and over
80 - 84
75 - 79
70 - 74
65 - 69
60 - 64
55 - 59
50 - 54
45 - 49
40 - 44
Age Group

35 - 39
30 - 34
25 - 29
20 - 24
15 - 19
10 to 14
5 to 9
Under 5
-30,000 -20,000 -10,000 0 10,000 20,000 30,000

Female, 2010
Population
Female, 2000 Female, 2010 Male, 2010 Male, 2000

Figure 6.4. Population Distribution by Age Group and Sex, 2000 vs 2010

Table 6.18. Household Population by Age- Sex Distribution, 2015

 Age Group *2015
Male Female Both Sexes Sex Ratio
Under 5 24,407 23,026 47,433 106
5-9 24,014 22,294 46,309 108
10 - 14 23,278 21,760 45,038 107
15 - 19 22,275 23,737 46,012 94
20 - 24 23,087 25,763 48,850 90
25 - 29 23,284 25,844 49,128 90
30 - 34 20,884 22,326 43,210 94
35 - 39 17,417 18,308 35,725 95
40 - 44 14,308 15,964 30,272 90
45 - 49 12,093 13,545 25,638 89
50 - 54 10,531 11,798 22,329 89
55 - 59 7,489 8,702 16,191 86
60 - 64 5,446 6,314 11,761 86
65 - 69 2,889 3,432 6,321 84
70 - 74 1,865 2,586 4,451 72
75 - 79 989 1,476 2,465 67
80 - 84 464 857 1,321 54
85 & over 257 621 878 41
TOTAL 234,978 248,354 483,332 95

SOURCE: NSO, 2010

Note: Sex Ratio is ratio of Male per 100 Female
*Estimated Projection in based from the 1.95% APGR of the Last Censal Year 2010

Marital Structure

The results of the Census of Population in 2010 revealed that out of the 438,843
household population, 353,730 are ten years old and above, 43.70% are single and 42.56% are
married. In comparison, 3.47% are widowed, 1.76% are divorced/ separated, 8.53% are
cohabiting and 0.17% are unknown.

Table 6.19. Household Population 10 Years Old and Over By Sex and Marital Status, 2010
Marital Status *2015
Male Female Both Sexes Percent Share (%)
Single 76,569 78,003 154,572 43.70%
Married 73,816 76,732 150,548 42.56%
Widowed 2,373 9,888 12,261 3.47%
Divorced/ 1,877 4,341 6,218 1.76%
Separated
Common- Law/ 14,506 15,041 29,547 8.35%
Live- In
Unknown 244 340 584 0.17%
TOTAL 169,385 184,345 353,730 100%
SOURCE: NSO, 2010

H ousehold P opulation 10 Y ear s O ld

and O ver B y S ex and Mar ital S tat us, 2010
 
 1.76% 8.35%
3.47%

43.70%

42.56%

Single Married Widowed

Divorced/ Separated Common- Law/ Live- In Unknown

Figure 6.4. Household Population 10 Years Old

and Over By Sex and Marital Status, 2010

Overall Dependency Ratio

The household population of the City of Muntinlupa is comprised of 28.71% young

dependents (Age Group 0 to 14), 3.19% old dependents (Age Group 65 and over) and 68.09%
working- age population (15 to 64 years). These reflected dependency ratio of 47 dependents (5
old dependents and 42 young dependents) for every 100 dependency ratio was 53 with only 4 old
dependents and 49 young dependents for every 100 persons in the working age group.

Table 6.19. Dependency Ratio, 2000 and 2010

2000 2010
Young Old Working Young Old Working
Dependents Dependents Population Dependents Dependents Population
(0-14) (65- Over) (15- 64) (0-14) (65- Over) (15- 64)

49 4 100 42 5 100

SOURCE: NSO, 2010

Table 6.20. Age Group Distribution, 2010

Age Group Both Male Female Sex
Sexes Ratio
No. % No. %
School Age 169,069 84,126 50 84,943 50 99.04
(5- 24)
Working- Age 298,824 142,382 48 156,442 53 91.01
(15- 64)
Labor Force 312,838 148,250 47 164,588 53 90.07
(15 and over)
Dependent 140,019 70,967 51 69,052 49 102.77
Population
Young (0- 14) 126,005 65,099 52 60,906 48 106.88
Old (65- over) 14,014 5,868 42 8,146 58 72.04
SOURCE: NSO, 2010
Note: Sex Ratio is ratio of Male per 100 Female

Working Age and Dependent Population, 2010

350,000

300,000

250,000
Population

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000

0
Both Sexes Male Female

Category

Working Age Dependent Population

Figure 6.5. Working Age and Dependent Population, 2010

Population Composition By School- Age, Working- Age, De-

pendent- Age Group and Sex, 2010

180,000
160,000
140,000
Population

120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
School Age Working Age Labor Force Dependent Young (0- Old (65-
(5-24) (15- 64) (15 and Population 14) over)
over)

Age Group

Male Female

Figure 6.5. Population Composition By School- Age,

Working- Age,Dependent- Age Group and Sex, 2010

Senior Citizens
 Senior citizens, comprising those aged 60 years old and over, numbered 24,692 in the
City of Muntinlupa as of Censal Year 2010. Males accounted for 43.79% of the senior citizens and
the rest were females. Senior citizens represent 5.63% of the total household population.

School Age

The school- age population (5 to 24 years old) in the City of Muntinlupa represents 38.53%
of the total household population. This is slightly lower than the proportion of school- age
population (41.62%) in 2000. Of the 169,069 school- age population, 49.76% were males and the
rest were females.

Projection of Population and Assumptions

The population growth rate of the City from 2000- 2010 was established at 1.95% per
annum. If it continues at the same rate annually, the population of Muntinlupa will double in 36
years (2046).

Using geometric growth rate method, the population will rise to 626,466 by 2026 which
shall be the end of the planning period of the updated CLUP. This result should serve as the high
estimates of this plan since it assumes growth rate shall rise compounded annually by 1.95%.

Table 6.21. Population Projections Using Geometric Growth Rate (High Estimate)
Projection Projection Annual
Year Population Population
Growth Year
Census 2010 459,941 1.95%
2014 496,879 1.95%
2015 506,569 1.95%
2016 516,447 1.95%
2017 526,517 1.95%
2018 536,784 1.95%
2019 547,252 1.95%
2020 557,923 1.95%
2021 568,803 1.95%
2022 579,894 1.95%
2023 591,202 1.95%
2024 602,731 1.95%
2025 614,484 1.95%
2026 626,466 1.95%
 While the aforementioned projection could happen it is possible that actual population in
those years could be lesser since population growth rate has been declining over the years. This
necessitates a second projection methodology that will take this trend into consideration.

A second methodology was used to undertake another projection using a time series
regression model of the population census of the City from 1995 to 2010. The result showed that
the City’s population shall rise to 539,787 by 2026 (Table 6.21.). This is less by 87,679 from the
previous method. For convenience, we shall designate this as the low estimate.

Table 6.22. Population Projections Using Time Series Regression Model (Low Estimate)
Projection Projection Annual
Year Population Population
Growth Year
Census 2010 459,941 1.95%
2014 478,382 1.06%
2015 483,415 1.05%
2016 488,449 1.04%
2017 493,483 1.03%
2018 498,517 1.02%
2019 503,550 1.01%
2020 508,584 1.00%
2021 513,618 0.99%
2022 518,652 0.98%
2023 523,686 0.97%
2024 526,719 0.96%
2025 533,753 0.95%
2026 538,787 1.95%

This methodology however could be projecting the City’s population too low. Thus a
middle ground has to be estimated. Using the mean of the two previous methodologies, a third
estimate of the population of the City was undertaken. The results showed that by 2026 the
population will reach 582,616 which is 43,850 lesser than the “high estimate” and 43,829 higher
that the “low estimate” (Table
Projection Projection Annual
6.22.). For Year Population Population convenience, we
Growth Year
shall call this projection the
Census 2010 459,941 1.95%
“medium 2014 487,630 1.51% estimate”.
2015 494,992 1.51%
Table 6.23. 2016 502,448 1.51% Population
Projections Using 2017 510,000 1.50% Time Series
Regression Model 2018 517,651 1.50% (Medium Estimate)
2019 525,401 1.50%
2020 533,254 1.49%
2021 541,210 1.49%
2022 549,273 1.49%
2023 557,444 1.49%
2024 565,725 1.49%
2025 574,119 1.49%
2026 582,616 1.49%
 It may seem confusing to have three (3) projections but it has its usefulness. First in
resource allocation, when budget is tight the City can try to meet its programming needs at the
minimum therefore the low estimate could be used as a benchmark. Or if it needs to make
allowances for uncertainties the high estimate can be used. Secondly, there will be scheduled
censuses in 2015 and 2020 which shall be within the planning period. The City can validate these
projections and adjust them accordingly by using the estimate nearer the future results of the said
censuses.

These projections are illustrated in Figure 6.6. For easier understanding and consistency
within the LGU, the high estimate shall be used in this updating.

Projected Population of Muntinlupa 2014- 2026

Figure 6.6.
700,000

600,000

500,000

400,000

300,000

200,000

100,000

0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Low Estimate Medium Estimate High Estimate

Projected Population of Muntinlupa 2014- 2026

VISUAL APPEAL AND ATTRACTIONS

 The City of Muntinlupa has been nationally known for being the location of penetitiary, the historic
Bureau of Corrections (formerly the New Bilibid Prison), established on January 22, 1941 and houses
about 7,000 prisoners.

The City is also very famous because of the Japanese soldiers who were buried here during
World War II particularly in the site known as the Japanese Cemetery. The relatives of fallen soldiers
purposely come to the place to visit the shrine.

About twenty (20) years later, after Muntinlupa became a City, it is now considered as highly
urbanized City. Being in the southern threshold of the National Capital Region and the gateway to
CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) area, it continues to bolster its
development by capitalizing on its strategic location. With the establishment of several major malls, the
City of Muntinlupa has become a favourite destination for shopping of residents from neighboring areas.
Retail and services share the biggest bulk of businesses established in the City, which maintains its
viability as a potential investment haven.

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS

Commercial

In 1990, the orientation characteristics of commercial land development is concentrated in

Barangay Alabang area, it being a convergence area and transportation hub in the City. However,
it is important to note the dramatic expansion of commercial land after 1990; the commercial
facilities are now built to serve the local residents and located where residents live. The observed
pattern also indicates that commercial development tends to show spatial continuity and road
dependency. This expansion occurred virtually in every direction wherein it complements are
growing residential area. Commercial growth on that period is 158%. For the period 1998- 2014,
the continuous expansion was observed in Alabang and Ayala Alabang. Furthermore, the spatial
orientations were due to the growing number of BPOs located in both areas. The growth rate of
commercial areas increases barely by 21.26%. The development of the Alabang CBD was not as
fast compared to the CBDs in Fort Bonifacio and Ortigas.

Likewise, the new developments were a major departure from the pre-existing
characteristics of commercial services in the area. The Alabang viaduct which was the major
location of commercial areas before, become blighted. Since Alabang is the entry point it, is
appropriate that redevelopment and face-lifting of these commercial areas will be included in the
plan.

Residential trends of development on the northern tip will open another commercial node
to service its residents for their maximum comfort and convenience.
 Industrial

The industrial development between 1979 and 1991 displayed a strong spatial orientation.
Industrial land use during the time period was heavily concentrated along the east and west
service road and south-eastern parts of the City. It is evident that these spatial orientations were
related to the accessibility of the area. From 1991 to 1998 industry grew by only 3% and
decreased by 21.87% from 1998 to 2014. The two major reasons for the decline are (1) the
relocation of heavy industries to Laguna, and (2) the reclassification of the area from industrial to
urban corridor that only permits light industry.

Considering the changing land use trend and the reclassification of the existing industrial
area into residential condominium, it is imperative that the present land use must eventually
change.

SUMMARY

In this chapter, it shows the macro site analysis were the data about the location of the site are
presented. It is the study about the physical structure of the site, transportation system, utility system,
population and social development in the site and the nearby existing structures.