Editing Muntinlupa (section)

==Government==
[[File:Ph-mm-muntinlupa-old national hwy.-city hall (2015) 01.JPG|thumb|Muntinlupa City Hall]]

===Local government===
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Muntinlupa is governed primarily by the city mayor, the vice mayor and the city councilors. The mayor acts as the chief executive of the city, while the city councilors act as its legislative body. The vice mayor, besides taking on mayoral responsibilities in case of a temporary vacancy, acts as the presiding officer of the city legislature. The [[Sangguniang Panlungsod|legislative body]] is composed of 16 regular members (8 per district) and representatives from the [[Liga ng mga Barangay|barangay]] and the [[Sangguniang Kabataan|youth council]].<ref name="ra7926" />

The [[Bureau of Corrections (Philippines)|Bureau of Corrections]] has its headquarters in the [[New Bilibid Prison]] Reservation in Muntinlupa.<ref>"[http://www.bucor.gov.ph/bucorweb/main/about.htm About the Bureau of Corrections] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091005013312/http://www.bucor.gov.ph/bucorweb/main/about.htm |date=October 5, 2009 }}." [[Bureau of Corrections (Philippines)|Bureau of Corrections]]. Retrieved on October 2, 2010. "Bureau of Corrections, NBP Reservation, Muntinlupa, Philippines."</ref>

"Most Business Friendly City" on 2001, 2002 & 2006 as awarded by the [[Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Editorial: The 19th Cityhood of Muntinlupa|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/editorial-the-19th-cityhood-of-muntinlupa/|work=Manila Bulletin|access-date=March 1, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://info.worldbank.org/etools/docs/library/94857/gapglobal/pdf/muntinlupa_final.pdf|title=Server Error|website=info.worldbank.org}}</ref>

Muntinlupa is the first city in the Philippines to ban the use of plastic bags and styrofoam for packaging.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|title=First to ban plastics in NCR, Muntinlupa City takes campaign further|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/217655/first-to-ban-plastics-in-ncr-muntinlupa-city-takes-campaign-further|access-date=December 19, 2012}}</ref> The Muntinlupa city government encourages to "Bring your own Bag" or "BYOB" when shopping to reduce the use of plastic bags that would otherwise clog the waterways.

[[International Organization for Standardization|ISO Certification]] on Quality Management System or ISO 9001:2000 has initially been acquired on 2004 and is valid for 3 years.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nothing Small in Muntinlupa: "The Model LGU"|url=http://excell.csc.gov.ph/SILVER/Munti.html}}</ref> Muntinlupa has re-acquired its ISO Certification on QMS in April 2015, ISO 9001:2008, together with [[Ospital ng Muntinlupa]] and [[Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa]] as certified by BRS Rim of the World Operations, California.<ref>{{cite news|work=The Manila Times|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2015/04/28/news/national/muntilgu-now-iso-9001-certified/179321/|title=MuntiLGU now ISO 9001-certified}}</ref>

=== City seal ===
[[File:Muntinlupa City.svg|150px|right|Muntinlupa city seal]]
Designed by [[Manuel Amorsolo]], son of National Artist [[Fernando Amorsolo]], the city seal features the Philippine Eagle, the biggest, the strongest and the highest flying bird of the Philippine Republic, a bird that symbolizes the city's mission to become the Premiere Emerald City of the 21st Century.<ref>"[url=http://www.muntinlupacity.gov.ph/index.php?target=about&params=request_._resord]</ref> It is composed of:

* The [[Philippine eagle|Philippine Eagle]] – Symbolizes the City of Muntinlupa soaring into new heights in terms of progress and prosperity; the characteristics properly enlikened to a mother, that is caring, loving and nurturing her children to become good and responsible citizens of the country; and Muntinlupa's hope, vision and dream of becoming a premiere city of the nation.
* Bamboo Surrounding the Seal – Symbolizes the ability of the citizens of Muntinlupa to cope up with the fast changing times; that we can withstand the trials that come our way and stand still and ready to triumph again.
* Lakas, Talino at Buhay – These are words taken from the lyrics of the Muntinlupa March, the city's official anthem. These are values that will guide the city in achieving its goals and visions.
* 1917 and 1995 – The year 1917 marks the time when Muntinlupa became an independent [[Municipalities of the Philippines|municipality]] (although it was effective January 1, 1918, by virtue of Executive Order 108) while the year 1995 was the time when Muntinlupa became a [[Cities of the Philippines|city]].
* The [[Flag of the Philippines|Philippine Flag]] – The flag behind the eagle symbolizes the City of Muntinlupa being a part of the [[Philippines|Republic of the Philippines]] and its government.
* The Nine Stars – The nine stars symbolize the nine [[barangay]]s that comprises the City of Muntinlupa, namely Tunasan, Poblacion, Putatan, Bayanan, Alabang, Cupang, Buli, Sucat and Ayala Alabang.

=== City hymn ===
Muntinlupa has its official hymn, called "Martsa ng Muntinlupa", composed by Renato Dilig. It was adopted in 1989, during its time as municipality.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://medium.com/@mrkowalzki16/muntinlupa-march-hymn-d4ecbbac4336 |title=MUNTINLUPA MARCH/Hymn |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=Medium.com |date=September 23, 2019 }}</ref>

===List of former chief executives===
Municipal Mayors:
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* Vidal Joaquin - 1918–1919
* Primo Ticman - 1919–1922
* Melencio Espeleta - 1922–1924
* Pedro E. Diaz - 1925–1930
* Tomas M. Molina - 1931–1933
* Marciano E. Arciaga - 1934–1936
* Leon Mendiola - 1937–1939
* Francisco Gilbuena - February–April 1945
* Baldomero Viñalon - 1945–1946; 1952–1959
* Bonifacio Ticman - 1946–1959
* Francisco de Mesa Sr. - 1959–1964
* Demetrio Loresca Sr. - March–September 1964 (Succession after Mayor de Mesa's assassination); October 1966–1971
* Maximino Argana - October 1964 – October 1966; 1972–1985
* Santiago V. Carlos - 1985–1986
* [[Ignacio Bunye|Ignacio R. Bunye]] - 1986–1987; 1988–1995
* Victor C. Aguinaldo - December 2, 1987–February 1, 1988 (as [[Officer in Charge (Philippines)|Officer in Charge]] during the 1988 local elections)<ref>{{cite news|title=Palace man is MMC head; 7 OICs named|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=m2cVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=agsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1598%2C2039434|access-date=May 11, 2024|work=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Standard Publications, Inc.|date=December 2, 1987|page=8}}</ref>
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City Mayors:
* [[Ignacio Bunye|Ignacio R. Bunye]] - 1995–1998
* [[Jaime Fresnedi|Jaime R. Fresnedi]] - 1998–2007; 2013–2022
* Aldrin L. San Pedro - 2007–2013
* [[Ruffy Biazon|Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon]] - 2022–present