Bounded on the north by Taguig; to the northwest by Parañaque; and by Las Piñas to the west, Muntinlupa is the southernmost city of the National Capital Region (NCR). Real estate developers have various projects within the city. Average condo price for one-bedroom units is PHP 4.4 million while three-bedroom units cost as much as PHP 6.9 million. |
Northgate Cyberzone, an information technology park within Filinvest Corporate City in Alabang, houses technology-based companies engaged in business process outsourcing (BPO), such as HSBC Electronic Data Processing Philippines, Verizon Business, Genpact, Capital One Philippines Support Services Corp., HSBC Bank, and Convergys Philippines are some of the IT companies in Northgate Cyberzone, among others. |
The education sector in Muntinlupa is also thriving with 20 public schools, 88 private schools, and 10 private tertiary schools. Families can send their children to top schools like De La Salle Santiago Zobel, PAREF Woodrose School, PAREF Southridge School, Muntinlupa Science High School, San Beda College Alabang, South Mansfield College, Lyceum of Alabang, and University of the City of Muntinlupa. |
Local residents enjoy diverse forms of leisure as there are countless shopping centers and commercial hubs in Muntinlupa. For one, the famous Alabang Town Center tops the list. Ayala Malls South Park District, Evia Lifestyle Center (located in nearby Las Piñas), Starmall Alabang, Festival Supermall, SM Supercenter Muntinlupa, and Commercenter Alabang are also frequented by residents in and outside Muntinlupa. |
Once an agricultural town grazed by cows and other livestock animals, Muntinlupa has quite a colorful history to look back on. Its name was primarily derived from its topography, which was characterized by lots and lots of hill. The entire region was so “hilly” that Spanish colonizers often referred to it as “monte de lupa” which means hills.
And albeit being the home of the New Bilibid Prison, Muntinlupa is more than just a concrete monolith cell for repentant lawbreakers. It is a plush and modern community that underwent a rapid and tremendous development over the years as seen most pronounced in the sophisticated Barangay Alabang. The combined influence and power of two economic catalysts, Filinvest Corporate City and the Madrigal Business District, has changed the face of Muntinlupa into a coveted place with an enduring palpable progress. Recently, it received the “Most Competitive and Improved City” award and because of its dramatic rise from ashes with its polished edges just like that of a precious gemstone, it gained a special moniker among people. Muntinlupa now sparkles as the “Emerald City of the Philippines.”
Aside from being the very first city to ban the use of plastic and Styrofoam in packaging food and other goods, Muntinlupa is also home to Ayala Alabang Village, one of the country’s biggest and most expensive residential communities almost akin to Corinthian Gardens in Quezon City and Forbes Park in Makati.
Exclusive gated communities seem to be the trend but Muntinlupa is rising to the challenge of modernity with its gamut of laidback vertical communities in the form of mid-rise and towering condominium residences. West Parc Cedar in Filinvest City offers one-bedroom units for as low as PHP 3.2 million. A room in West Parc Cedar is a sound investment as it is just minutes away from Northgate Cyberzone.
Rhapsody Residences developed by DMCI Homes also gives as much conveniences. This medium-rise development designed in a neo-Asian contemporary style has two-bedroom units available for PHP 3.2 million, and three-bedroom units for PHP 4.7 million. The village has access to 24-hour public transportation being very near the Sucat Exit of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).
If, however, you want an abode that typifies the simple pristine charm of nature, the green paradise of Botanika Nature Residences is suitable for you. Botanika Nature Residences is a high-end development that features a central garden. It also has a greenhouse, outdoor tree houses, amphitheater, courtyard, wellness center spa, library, and function rooms. Two-bedroom and three-bedroom units are still up for grabs. Contact Filinvest Development Corporation for inquiries.