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57-573: The Las Piñas Boys Choir of Las Piñas , Philippines is a boys' choir made up of scholarship students at the St. Joseph's Academy , and performs regularly in the annual International Bamboo Organ Festival and at the Parish of St. Joseph . In 1969, Father Mark Lesage, C.I.C.M., the parish priest of the Las Piñas Parish, suggested having a choir of boys in white soutanes sing on the stage during

114-573: A city . A plebiscite held a month after approved the city status by its residents, and Las Piñas became the 10th city of Metro Manila on March 26, 1997. It has been a city for 27 years. In 2023, the Sangguniang Panlungsod enacted City Ordinance No. 1941-23 Series of 2023 which sets the territorial boundaries of the 20 barangays Department of Environment and Natural Resources ' based on the March 2015 Cadastre survey . Accordingly,

171-626: A 5-hectare (12-acre) lot near the Ynares Center , it was successfully inaugurated on March 4, 2009, bringing back the Capitol Building inside the provincial territory from which it was absent for 34 years (when Pasig was incorporated into Metro Manila ). On June 19, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11475 into law, which officially transferred the capital of the Rizal province from Pasig to Antipolo . The law

228-535: A large number of people from farther provinces have migrated to the province, resulting in minor but significant usage of the Bicolano , Cebuano , various Cordilleran languages , Cuyunon , Ilocano , Hiligaynon , Kapampangan , Karay-a , Pangasinan and Waray , as well as various Lumad (indigenous languages in Mindanao) languages, Iranun , Maranao , Maguindanaon and Tausug languages. Roman Catholicism

285-674: Is eligible for complimentary medical care valued at PhP 30,000 supported by the municipal administration. The hospitalization plan covers small surgeries and stays approved at Las Piñas Doctors Hospital, San Juan De Dios Hospital, and Philippine General Hospital and Medical Center. This is in addition to being able to receive free medical and dental care at 30 state-of-the-art health centers in the city. The Las Piñas Maternity Clinic provides superior maternal and child health care for mothers and their children. The Green Card Program started in 2000 and currently has over 80,000 Green Card holders. It has greatly helped in making health care more accessible to

342-652: Is the predominant religion with about 80 percent adherence. Various Christian groups exist such as Members Church of God International (MCGI) , Oneness Apostolic or Pentecostal like UPC, ALJC and ACJC, Iglesia Filipina Independiente , Born-again Christians , Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide , Iglesia ni Cristo comprise 4%, Jehovah's Witnesses , Baptist , Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints , El Shaddai (movement) Methodists , Presbyterians , Seventh-day Adventist and other Evangelical Christians . Muslims , Anitists , animists, and atheists are also present in

399-445: Is used have led to a higher need for the coconet, providing a means of income for several Las Piñas locals who turn coconut husks into nets through weaving. The Las Piñas city officials have given out twining and weaving tools and offered electrical assistance to its residents who have turned coconet weaving into their personal family venture. During the 18th century, the fishing village of Las Piñas adopted salt-making techniques with

456-623: The Alabang–Zapote Road (N411), which serves as the city's road network backbone. The Manila-Cavite Expressway (formerly Coastal Road, and numbered E3), a toll expressway serves as the major traffic route towards Manila . Daang Hari , which hugs near the boundary with Muntinlupa , and the Aguinaldo Highway (N62) are the major traffic routes toward Cavite . The Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX), which leads to South Luzon Expressway , supplements Daang Hari as an alternative to

513-594: The City of Greater Manila , by virtue of Executive Order No. 400 signed by President Manuel L. Quezon as an emergency measure. The city was dissolved by President Sergio Osmeña in 1945, thus restoring the pre-war status of the merged cities and towns. Through Presidential Decree No. 824, Rizal was partitioned on November 7, 1975 to form Metropolitan Manila . The municipalities of Las Piñas , Parañaque , Muntinlupa , Taguig , Pateros , Makati , Mandaluyong , San Juan , Malabon , Navotas , Pasig and Marikina , and

570-663: The City of Las Piñas ( Filipino : Lungsod ng Las Piñas ), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 606,293 people. Las Piñas was sixth in MoneySense Philippines "Best Places To Live" report in 2008. Attractions include Evia Lifestyle Center , SM Southmall , Robinsons Place Las Piñas and Las Piñas - Parañaque Wetland Park . The story about

627-608: The Commission on Elections scheduled the plebiscite for the Ordinance Ratification on June 29, 2024. It also set the gun control from May 28 until July 6, the alcohol ban on June 28 to 29, and the 20 barangays "pulong-pulong" from May 28 to June 27. On June 30, the Commission on Elections reported that 41,493 (67%) registered voters voted “yes” while 19,498 said “no” against City Ordinance No. 1941-23. The City Plebiscite Board of Canvassers proclaimed

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684-792: The Right-of-way is "free and clear" from obstructions. Once it is fully operational, Las Piñas will be served by the LRT Line 1 through the Las Piñas station and Zapote station . As of April 30, 2024 , phase 1 is 98.2% complete. Department of Transportation Executive Assistant Jonathan Gesmundo announced the construction of 8 additional stations to the current 20 LRT-1 stations with operations of LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 are expected by mid-November 2024. Meanwhile, phases 2 and 3 will begin operations by 2031. The road network of Las Piñas are radial in nature, and primarily relies on

741-693: The Tondo and Laguna provinces during the Spanish administration. Some of the towns like Pasig , Parañaque , Taytay and Cainta were already thriving. From the reports of the Encomiendas in 1582–1583, the Encomiendas of Moron ( Morong ) was under the jurisdiction of La Laguna and, the Encomiendas of Passi (Pasig), Taitay (Taytay) and Tagui (Taguig) belonged to the Province of Tondo. It

798-553: The ratification by the majority of the votes cast on June 29. However, voter turnout was only 61,237 or 20% of the 308,059 registered voters. Las Piñas is bounded to the northeast by Parañaque ; to the southeast by Muntinlupa ; to the west by Bacoor ; to the southwest by Dasmariñas ; and to the northwest by Manila Bay . Half of its land area is residential and the remaining half is used for commercial, industrial and institutional purposes. The present physiography of Las Piñas consists of three zones: Manila Bay , coastal margin and

855-491: The 1896 Philippine Revolution, as it was occupied by forces of General Emilio Aguinaldo . In 1901, the municipality of Las Piñas, previously a part of the province of Manila , was incorporated to the newly created province of Rizal pursuant to the Philippine Commission Act No. 137. On October 12, 1903, in accordance with Act No. 942, it was combined with the town of Parañaque , with the latter as

912-620: The 2020 census was 3,330,143 people, with a density of 2,800 inhabitants per square kilometer or 7,300 inhabitants per square mile. Due to its location being in the heart of the Katagalugan, almost all of the residents of Rizal mainly speak Tagalog . English and Filipino are used as second languages respectively; Filipino is a version of Tagalog which is spoken by residents of Rizal in code switching & when speaking to Tagalog speakers of other dialects. Being bordered by Metro Manila (whose majority of its cities were once part of Rizal),

969-624: The 70s. Two LP-records were made. The first one was recorded on the occasion of the Inaugural Concerts of the Bamboo Organ in 1975, with Wolfgang Oehms on the organ. The second was recorded a few months later and released with the title: "Christmas Carols on the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ", with Zenas Reyes Lozada as accompanist. Las Pi%C3%B1as Las Piñas ( Tagalog: [las ˈpiɲɐs] , officially

1026-514: The Assembly the issue of whether or not to write the Province of Manila with the District of Morong, was not self-sufficient to operate as a separate province. Although the delegates from Morong, Hilarion Raymundo, and José Tupas, objected to the proposal, Juan Sumulong of Antipolo strongly advocated the move. After much acrimonious debate and upon the suggestion of Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera

1083-636: The Guadalupe Plateau. Las Piñas is politically subdivided into 20 barangays . These barangays are grouped into two legislative districts, each with its own set of representatives in the city council. District 1 comprises the northwestern half of the city while District 2, the remaining half. (2020) The native language of Las Piñas is Tagalog , but the majority of the residents understand and speak English . People in Las Piñas are mainly Roman Catholic. Catholic churches in Las Piñas fall under

1140-810: The Midnight Mass. In 1972, they decided to participate in the First Children’s Choir Competition at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), still carrying the former name “Himig Kawayan Boys Choir”. There, they won third place. From then on, invitations to perform outside Las Piñas became more frequent, including invitations to perform in Malacañang . They became known as the Las Piñas Boys Choir during

1197-603: The National Statistics Coordination Board (NSCB), Rizal province came out to be the Philippines' least poor province with a poverty incidence rate of 3.4%, even lower than that of the National Capital Region or Metro Manila. . On April 23, 2013, the National Statistics Coordination Board (NCSB) reported that Rizal, from being the least poor province in poverty incidence moved down to the 3rd Place, with Cavite taking over as

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1254-478: The Philippines , is a local government unit whose powers and functions are specified by the Local Government Code of the Philippines . In general, as a city, Las Piñas is headed by a mayor who heads the city's executive function and the vice mayor who heads the city's legislative function, which is composed of twelve councilors, six each from the city's two city council districts. For representation,

1311-530: The Politico-Military District of Morong (i.e. Angono , Antipolo , Baras , Binangonan , Bosoboso, Cardona , Jalajala , Morong , Pililla , Quisao, Tanay , Taytay and Teresa ). The City of Manila from the old Province of Manila was treated as a separate entity. The seat of the provincial government was Pasig; however, for seven months in 1904, San Felipe Neri served as the provincial seat. The number of municipalities changed with

1368-550: The Province of Tondo became the Province of Manila . All its towns were placed under the administration, fiscal supervision and control of the Governor of the new province. The town of Mariquina ( Marikina ) became the capital of the Province of Manila during the tenure of the revolutionary government of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo . The Politico-Military District of Morong had for its capital the town of Antipolo from 1898 to 1899 and

1425-508: The San Mateo Mountains ) was formed. This consisted of the towns of Antipolo , Bosoboso, Cainta and Taytay from the Province of Tondo, and the towns of Morong , Baras , Tanay , Pililla , Angono , Binangonan and Jala-jala from the Province of La Laguna, with Morong as the capital. This district was changed to Distrito Politico-Militar de Morong four years later. By virtue of Circular No. 83, dated September 2, 1859,

1482-414: The alternate routes on the congested routes, but motorists have to obtain and display a sticker on their vehicle to use these routes, as most roads of the network are located in privately owned subdivisions ( gated communities ), like BF Homes , Pilar Village, and BF Resort. Rizal (province) Antipolo serves as the provincial capital since 2020, having been an administrative center since 2009 with

1539-500: The body agreed on the creation of a new province independent of the Province of Manila. The new province was aptly named after José Rizal , the country's national hero. On June 11, 1901, the province of Rizal was officially and legally created by virtue of Act No. 137 by the First Philippine Commission which during the time was acting as the unicameral legislative body in the island of Luzon. The new province

1596-418: The capitol located in the city. Previously, Pasig served as the capital, a designation it retained even after becoming part of the National Capital Region in 1975. The province is a part of Greater Manila Area . It is the 5th largest province in the Philippines in terms of population. Tagalog settlement arrived sometime in the pre-Spanish period. The provincial territory began with the organization of

1653-412: The church museum. An inscription on the bell states, "Siendo cura del pueblo de Laspeñas el M.R.P. Padre Diego Cera se fundió este equilón año de 1820," showing that even during the time of Diego Cera, the town's first parish priest, the town was called "Las Peñas", for some time and eventually was renamed "Las Piñas". Las Piñas was one of the earliest fishing settlements on the shores of Manila Bay . It

1710-532: The city is considered as one district, and therefore one representative, in the country's House of Representatives . Additionally, like other cities and municipalities , Las Piñas is subdivided into barangays . There are a total of 14 colleges, 21 private high schools, 18 public high schools, and 22 elementary schools that were built to accommodate the growing number of the enrollees every year. To date, there are 77 day care centers with feeding programs in 20 barangays within Las Piñas. Each legitimate inhabitant

1767-734: The city's residents and improving their overall quality of life. The city government's prioritization of health care, which includes improving health facilities and implementing sustainable health programs, was acknowledged by the Department of Health (DOH) with the Sentrong Sigla Award. Las Piñas is part of the route of the extension of the LRT Line 1 , the South Extension Project. The actual construction officially started on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 because

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1824-752: The congested Alabang-Zapote Road over Alabang and Ayala Alabang in Muntinlupa. The road network in Las Piñas suffers from traffic jams , especially on the primary artery, Alabang-Zapote Road, which carried more than 70,000 vehicles daily as of 2016. Public transport, like buses and jeepneys, fill up Alabang-Zapote Road, therefore causing further congestion. The city government petitioned the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to suspend issuing of franchises on bus and jeepneys routes that uses Alabang-Zapote Road. The Las Piñas Friendship Route network serves as

1881-400: The economic centers of the province, while Angono , Rodriguez , Morong , San Mateo , Tanay , Binangonan and Teresa are taking successful steps to urbanize areas within their jurisdiction. Other areas of the province are having difficulty to start the urbanization process, mainly because of the lack of main roads to connect these to economic centers. In a study recently conducted by

1938-669: The jurisdiction of the Diocese of Parañaque . Las Piñas is home of the 2 prominent pilgrim Catholic Shrine: Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph Parish and Diocesan Shrine of the Five Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Other religions in Las Piñas include Members Church of God International (MCGI) various Protestant denominations, Jehovah's Witnesses , Iglesia ni Cristo , The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , Hinduism , Buddhism and Islam . Coconut shells and husks, which were discarded by coconut vendors, previously blocked

1995-454: The least province by 4.1% (compared to Rizal's 7.6%) and Laguna for 2nd with 6.3%. Antipolo, the province's capital city, is the center of trade and exchange, tourism, government, and economy. It is also a center of education and sports because of the availability of various educational and physical training facilities. Acclaimed of its scenic attractions, the city also produces agricultural products such as cashew nuts and rice cakes. Taytay,

2052-408: The municipal boundaries through time, mostly occurring within the provincial boundary. On October 12, 1903, the former municipalities of Bosoboso, Malibay, Novaliches and Quisao were absorbed by Antipolo, Pasay, Caloocan and Pililla, respectively, by virtue of Act No. 942. On November 25, 1903, Muntinlupa was ceded to the Province of La Laguna and became part of the municipality of Biñan , but

2109-516: The municipalities making up the region. In the 1980s, economic growth erupted due to the advent of the construction of Coastal Road . Las Piñas currently serves as the proper gateway to Calabarzon . In the 1990s, Las Piñas was known for its rampant illegal drug trade. In an October 1989 privileged speech, Senator Ernesto F. Herrera shared the National Bureau of Investigation 's findings that an estimated 40% of Las Piñas' police force

2166-601: The ocean. Most of the salt being produced started entering the cheaper segunda and tertia categories. Salt that was brought in from countries such as China and India was available for purchase at reduced costs. The salt production industry in Las Piñas has come to an end and is now just a reminiscence of the past. In 2005, an Irasan Center was constructed where visitors could view a salt bed demonstration in commemoration of Las Piñas’ once much celebrated industry. Poverty incidence of Las Piñas Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Las Piñas, like other cities of

2223-409: The province's center of garment and textile manufacturing, is also the town where the country's largest mall operator runs a store near the town center. Meanwhile, Cainta serves as the center of business-process outsourcing (BPO) businesses in the province, aside from being known for the presence of several shopping centers and delicacies such as bibingka or rice cakes. The provincial legislature or

2280-450: The province. Poverty incidence of Rizal Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Before the 1990s, the primary source of economy in Rizal province were the huge piggery estates owned by Manila-based families. In recent years, the province became one of the most progressive provinces in the country, owing to its proximity to Metro Manila , the economic center of the Philippines . Antipolo , Taytay and Cainta serve as

2337-579: The provincial seat which is in Antipolo . Generally hilly and mountainous in terrain, most of the province's southern towns lie in the shores of Laguna de Bay , the country's largest inland body of water. Talim Island , the largest island situated within Laguna de Bay , is under the jurisdiction of the province and shared by the municipalities of Binangonan and Cardona. Rizal comprises 13 municipalities and 1 city . The population of Rizal in

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2394-436: The rivers of Las Piñas and Zapote. Currently, coco coir nets are being utilized for lining the riverbanks. This efficient natural alternative for flood prevention is 80% more cost-effective than traditional riprap techniques such as cement and stone and is also effective for stopping soil erosion. Like a beehive comb, the net is woven to create openings for plant growth within the cells, allowing their long roots to help secure

2451-525: The seat of a new municipal government. It was separated from Parañaque to become an independent municipality again on March 27, 1907, by virtue of Philippine Commission Act No. 1625. The town was occupied by the Japanese during World War II and liberated by the combined American and Filipino forces. On November 7, 1975, through Presidential Decree No. 824, Las Piñas was excised from the province of Rizal to form Metro Manila . Las Piñas became one of

2508-427: The soil. The coco coir net is more resistant to sun and water damage compared to plastic nets, making it more durable. Additionally, it is eco-friendly because the material breaks down gradually into tiny pieces that enrich the soil. Additional applications for coir fiber involve utilizing it as a potting material for horticulture purposes, in hydroponic systems, and for managing erosion. The different ways in which it

2565-408: The three cities of Caloocan , Pasay and Quezon City were excised to form the new region, while the other 14 towns remained in Rizal. On June 17, 2008, Governor Casimiro Ynares III announced the transfer of the provincial capitol from Pasig to Antipolo . The new ₱ 270-million capitol building, constructed by Ortigas & Co., owner thereof, was completed by December of that year. Built on

2622-490: The town of Las Piñas. Las Piñas is famous for its Bamboo Organ, which was built by Fr. Diego Cera and completed in 1824. In 1880, the city experienced an outbreak of cholera and smallpox leading to the loss of many lives. Years later, Las Piñas also became a central battleground between Spanish and Philippine forces during the Philippine Revolution . The town of Las Piñas was also a major war theater during

2679-860: The town of Tanay from 1899 to 1900. On February 6, the First Philippine Commission sought to establish civil government in the country through a provincial organization act after the Filipino-Spanish and Filipino-American conflicts. Therefore, on June 5, 1901, a historic meeting was held at the Pasig Catholic Church for the organization of a civil government in the Province of Manila and District of Morong, with 221 delegates in attendance. The first Philippine Commission, headed by William Howard Taft and composed of Commissioners Luke E. Wright , Henry C. Ide , Bernard Moses and Dean C. Worcester , discussed with

2736-524: The true origin of the city's name, "Las Piñas", varies. One version mentioned, that traders from the province of Cavite and Batangas shipped their first piñas (Spanish for pineapples ) for sale to this town before they were distributed to nearby markets. Another version related that it was "Las Peñas" (the rocks), evident by the quarrying of stones and adobe which were used to construct buildings and bridges. The old church bell from St. Joseph Parish Church founded by Diego Cera has been preserved inside

2793-424: The use of solar dry beds. Over the years, numerous hectares encircling the ancient town were transformed into salt beds named "irasan". Afterwards, clay tiles or gibak were transported from as distant as Vigan to cover the salt beds. This kept the salt from touching the ground, resulting in the salt turning as white as snow and making Las Piñas known as a hub for salt production. At the time of harvesting, Las Piñas

2850-533: The wholesale seafood trading communities. However, Las Piñas was renowned for its high-quality salt, also known as primera, rumored to be as white as snow. The initial batch of salt was delivered to every public market in Manila and utilized to enhance the taste of gourmet meals. The bay area's restoration and the resulting Coastal Road construction caused interference with salt production. The dredging and construction activities hindered fishermen from venturing out to

2907-406: Was adorned with small white crystal pyramids. The salt was sorted and categorized into tertia, segunda, and primera grades. Tertia salt was the darkest in color and had the highest amount of impurities. Dry ice was combined with this salt to keep ice cream fresh. Segunda salt was utilized for the purpose of preserving fresh fish. Navotas and Malabon were the primary purchasers of segunda salt among

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2964-414: Was composed of 32 municipalities, 19 from the old Province of Manila (i.e. Cainta , Caloocan , Las Piñas , Malibay, Mariquina (Marikina) , Montalban (Rodriguez) , Muntinlupa , Navotas , Novaliches , Parañaque , Pasig , Pateros , Pineda (Pasay) , San Felipe Neri (Mandaluyong) , San Juan del Monte (San Juan) , San Mateo , San Pedro Macati (Makati) , Taguig , Tambobong (Malabon) ); and 13 from

3021-436: Was connected with a drug cartel. In 1995, then-Councilor Yoyoy Villame criticized the town's image as the "Drug Capital of the Philippines", while NCR Command Director Job Mayo alleged upon his appointment in early 1996 that the town's police force had the most drug-dependent police officers in the metropolis. On February 12, 1997, President Fidel V. Ramos signed the bill which elevated Las Piñas from municipality into

3078-619: Was later returned to Rizal on March 22, 1905, and became part of Taguig until December 17, 1917. On October 12, 1939, Quezon City was established, which included parts of Caloocan, and later on, Novaliches and parts of Marikina, Pasig and San Juan. Marking's and the Hunter's ROTC Guerrillas operated in Rizal Province throughout the war. In 1942, Quezon City and the towns of Caloocan , Makati , Mandaluyong , Parañaque , Pasay , and San Juan were merged with Manila to form

3135-415: Was proclaimed as a province of Manila either in 1762 or 1797. Agustin, a Spanish historian, and Fr. Juan de Medina placed it at 1762. Las Piñas was formerly called "Las Pilas" due to its separation from Parañaque due to tribal conflicts. On the other hand, Manuel Buzeta recorded the date at 1797. Felix Timbang was the first gobernadorcillo in 1762, while Mariano Ortiz was the first municipal president of

3192-654: Was published on June 22, 2020, and took effect on July 7, 2020. The publication of the law coincided with the 159th birth anniversary of Rizal. Rizal covers a total area of 1,182.65 square kilometers (456.62 sq mi) occupying the northern-central section of the Calabarzon in Luzon . The province is bordered on the north by Bulacan , east by Quezon , southeast by Laguna , south by Laguna de Bay , and west by Metro Manila . Located 20 kilometers (12 mi) east of Manila, commuters take approximately an hour to reach

3249-665: Was recorded that in 1591, the Encomiendas of Moron and Taitay were under the jurisdiction of the Franciscan Order in the Province of La Laguna; and the Encomiendas of Nabotas (Navotas), Tambobo (Malabon), Tondo, Parañaque (then La Huerta, Parañaque ), Longalo ( Don Galo , Parañaque), Tagui and Pasig were under the jurisdiction of the Augustinians in the Province of Tondo. In 1853, a new political subdivision named Distrito Politico-Militar de los Montes de San Mateo ( transl.  Political-Military District of

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