Malabon History
LECTURE
CHAPTER 3
R.A. APPROVAL OF MALABON AS A CITY
 Through Republic Act. 9019, Malabon became a city on
April 21, 2001. 407 years after its founding
ARTIVLE VII
 Outlines the roles and responsibilities of two key
appointive officials in Malabon:
a. Secretary of the Sangguniang Panglunsod:
 Appointed by the City Vice Mayor.
Responsibilities include attending meetings,
keeping records, maintaining the city seal, and
sending ordinances to the city mayor for
approval.
b. City Treasurer:
 Responsibilities include managing the
Treasury office, advising the mayor on
financial matters, handling funds and
maintaining tax records in the city.
c. Assistant City Treasurer (Section 26):
 Responsibilities include assisting the city
treasurer and handling tasks related to real
property tax payments and official accounts.
d. City Assessor (Section 27):
 Responsible for overseeing real property
appraisal and assessment for taxation,
maintaining records, and conducting surveys.
e. Assistant City Assessor (Section 28):
 Responsibilities include assisting the City
Assessor and administering oaths for real
property declarations.
ARTICLE IX - THE CITY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE:
 Establishes a city prosecution service headed by a city
prosecutor and assistant prosecutors under the
Department of Justice.
 The city prosecutor handles criminal cases in municipal
and regional trial courts and provides necessary legal
services as required by law, ordinance, or regulation.
ARTICLE X - THE CITY REGISTRY OF DEEDS OFFICE:
 Establishes a city registry of deeds office, governed by
Department of Justice standards and regulations, under
the supervision of the Land Registration Authority
administrator and Department of Justice Secretary.
ARTICLE XI - THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE:
 Establishes a public-school division office with a
separate superintendent of schools in the City of
Malabon, including the City and Municipality of Navotas,
with officers and employees appointed in accordance
with existing laws
ARTICLE XII - TRANSITORY AND FINAL PROVISIONS:
 The sangguniang panlungsod will allocate P2,000,000
annually to the city's annual budget, administered by
the city cooperatives officer in coordination with the
City Mayor.
THE MAKING OF MALABON THROUGH
DISTRICT I
BARITAN - This barangays name is derived from the Tagalog
word "barit, " which means a bamboo fishing trap, or marsh grass
called “BARIT”, which is feed for animals especially for horses.
BAYAN-BAYANAN - “Bayan-Bayanan" means a place of gathering
or assembly in Tagalog.
CATMON - The barangay may have been named after the
presence of catmon trees in the area.
CONCEPCION - It could be linked to a church or religious
community established in the area.
DAMPALIT - “Dahong Paliit” which is kind of vegetable plant that
grew bounteous in the area. “Daang- Paliit” meaning a street
which tapers towards the end
FLORES - "Flores" is the Spanish word for "flowers. "
HULONG DUHAT - From the cross shaped branch of the duhat
tree. Previously called “LITTLE ROME” because of all residents of
the place are Catholics.
IBABA - "Ibaba" means "lower" in Tagalog because it is said
to be lower than other barrios
MAYSILO - The name "Maysilo" could be derived from
"maraming silo"
MUZON - a Spanish word translated in Tagalog as “MUHON”,
which a long-circular concrete rock that serves as a land marker
for land lots.
NIUGAN - Previously a part of Barangay Tonsuya. Niugan got its
name from a herbal plant called Niug-Niugan.
PANGHULO - Farthest barrio in the east.
SAN-AGUSTIN - Named after Saint Augustine (San Agustin in
Spanish), who is a prominent figure in Christian theology and is
venerated in the Catholic Church.
SANTULAN - Long time ago, a chapel in the area was surrounded
by Santol tree. a place where there are plenty of santol trees.
TAÑONG - Tanyag because the place was well known and Ta
Anyong/Tata Anyong, a famous albularyo, manghihilot.
DISTRICT II
ACACIA - Previously known “Bukid ng Malabon”. Acacia got its
name from a tree called Acacia, because there was a lot of acacia
trees in that area.
LONGOS - Longos is a term for a piece of land extending to a
small body of water, known as Dagat-Dagatan.
POTRERO - Potrero meaning a gazing area for animals. Postrera
meaning “LAST”, because the place happened to be the last barrio
from the poblacion.
TINAJEROS - The name Tinajeros is derived from the Spanish
word tinajero, which means potter or jar maker
TONSUYA - The name Tonsuya may have originated from the
Tagalog word tonsoy, which means a type of clay pot.
TUGATOG - Tugatog is a Tagalog word meaning “peak” or
“summit”. Since it is the highest elevation among the twenty-one
barangays of Malabon City.
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Malabon History
LECTURE
CHAPTER 4
HISTORY OF MALABON THROUGH LAW
 PHILIPPINE COMMISSION ACT NO. 137 – IN JUNE 11,  Fray Juan Medina- founded in 1607
1901 MALABON WAS OFFICIALLY MADE A  Mr. Jose O. Santos - started at 1670. It is said that this
MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE THEN NEWLY CREATED is the correct one based on the date of term of office of
PROVINCE OF RIZAL. the first "Kapitan Municipal "of Malabon.
 PHILIPPINE COMMISSION ACT NO. 942 - MALABON  Don Isabelo Delos Reyes – discover the town was first
REUNITED WITH THE TOWN OF NAVOTAS. part of Tondo since March 21, 1599.
 ACT NO. 1441 – IN JANUARY 16, 1906 SEPARATED  Don Agustin Salamante - the first "Kapitan Municipal
MALABON FROM NAVOTAS INTO TWO DISTINCT  Don Vicente P. Villongco - The first Filipino Mayor of
MUNICIPALITIES OF RIZAL PROVINCE. Malabon was Don Vicente P. Villongco. This was in 1899
 PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 824 - MALABON BECAME at the onset of the American regime.
PART OF METRO MANILA ON NOVEMBER 7, 1975  Cipriano Lacson - Before becoming the Malabon City
 HOUSE BILL NO. 8868 - "AN ACT CONVERTING THE Mayor, he served as the Barangay Captain of Maysilo for
MUNICIPALITY OF MALABON INTO A HIGHLY several terms.
URBANIZED CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF  Dr. Amado S. Vicencio - Mayor BOY, the beloved
MALABON" WAS APPROVED ON ITS THIRD READING former mayor of the City of Malabon for three
BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON DECEMBER consecutive terms was conferred with Ph.D in Public
8, 1999 Administration
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9019 - MALABON BECAME A CITY  Canuto S. Oreta – Mayor for 2004 – 2012
ON APRIL 21, 2001, 407 YEARS AFTER ITS FOUNDING.  Antolin Aquino Oreta III - served as the Mayor of
PEOPLE BEHIND THE MAKING OF MALABON Malabon from 2012 to 2022, and formerly served as
 CAVADA established in 1571 Vice Mayor from 2010 up to 2012
 FATHER VILLACORTA / AUGUSTINIAN FRIARS -  .Jeannie Sandoval - currently the Mayor of Malabon
created in 1600 since 2022 and formerly served as Vice Mayor from
2013 to 2019
CHAPTER 6
MALABON LINKS TO NEIGHBORING CITIES  The natural boundary between Malabon and
 Malabon is a city located in the northern part of Metro Caloocan is defined by the Tullahan River
Manila, Philippines.  one of the most densely populated cities in
 Located at Western side of Manila Bay, making it part of Metro Manila. It is known for its urban
the coastal area. development, commercial zones, and a diverse
1. Navotas - Malabon is located to the east of navotas, and range of residential areas
the two cities are often considered part of a larger CAMANAVA
urbanized area known for its fishing industry. Malabon is part of what we called the Sub-Region of Metro Manila
 Navotas has a total land area of 10.69 square or informally called the "CAMANAVA“, which consist Caloocan
kilometers or 1,069 hectares road that lies in South East; Navotas Road connected to the West;
 The city is divided into 2 districts and is & Valenzuela into the North. Also, Malabon connects a
composed of 14 barangays, 12 of which are road/transportation into the town of Obando in the province of
located along the coast. Bulacan lies in the North West
 It is known as the Fishing Capital of the
Philippines.
 Navotas celebrates its foundation day every
January 16, the day in 1906 when it finally
separated from Malabon.
2. Valenzuela – located to the north of Malabon, which is
known for its industrial and commercial zones
 Valenzuela has a total land area of 4,459.4
hectares, or 44.59 square kilometers
 Valenzuela is divided into two congressional
districts: the first district which contains 24
barangays, while the second district contains
the remaining 9 barangays
 The City of Valenzuela is known as the
“Northern Gateway to Metropolitan Manila”
due to two major highways traversing it, the
MacArthur Highway and the North Luzon
Expressway.
3. Caloocan - Malabon shares its southern border with
Caloocan City,

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