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77-744: The New Bilibid Prison ( NBP ) in Muntinlupa , Metro Manila is the main insular prison designed to house the prison population of the Philippines . It is maintained by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) under the Department of Justice (DOJ). As of October 2022, the NBP housed 29,204 inmates, nearly five times its intended capacity of 6,345. Since July 2023, the DOJ has suspended admitting new inmates to

154-533: A formal petition to the Governor for the return of the municipality to the province of Rizal. On March 22, 1905, Act No. 1308 paved the way for Muntinlupa's return to the province of Rizal to then become a part of Taguig , along with Pateros . On December 19, 1917, Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison signed Executive Order 108, which made Muntinlupa an independent municipality, separating it from Taguig. The law took effect on January 1, 1918. Vidal Joaquin,

231-569: A grenade that failed to explode was found to have been thrown onto the roof of mayor-elect Bunye's house in Alabang. On December 6, 1988, President Corazon C. Aquino by Proclamation 351 declares December 19 as "Municipality of Muntinlupa Day". On February 16, 1995, House Bill No. 14401, which seeks to convert the municipality of Muntinlupa into a highly urbanized city, was approved by the House of Representatives. On March 1, 1995, Muntinlupa became

308-599: A nationwide revamp of local government units. In the ratification of the 1987 Constitution , Muntinlupa together with Las Piñas formed one political district. On January 31, 1988, protesters of the 1988 Muntinlupa election results who barricaded in front of the Muntinlupa town hall the past two days began storming the premises, with supporters of the two leading mayoral candidates confronting each other and causing injury to former mayor Santiago Carlos Jr. and barangay official Florante Torres among others. By February 17,

385-479: A native of Alabang , served as the first appointed mayor from 1918 to 1919, followed by Primo Ticman, native of Poblacion , from 1919 to 1922. Melencio Espeleta became the first elected mayor of Muntinlupa in 1922, serving until 1924. On January 22, 1941, the historic New Bilibid Prison , the national penitentiary, was established in the hills of Muntinlupa. During World War II, the New Bilibid Prison

462-463: A new prison was built in Muntinlupa on a 5,310,872 m (57,165,750 sq ft) land in an area considered at that time to be "remote". Muntinlupa, then a municipality in the province of Rizal , is several miles southeast of downtown Manila, near the shores of Laguna de Bay . Construction began on New Bilibid in 1936 with a budget of one million Philippine pesos . In 1940, the prisoners, equipment and facilities were transferred from Old Bilibid to

539-424: A part of the defunct province of Manila . On October 12, 1903, Muntinlupa, alongside Taguig , was merged with Pateros by virtue of Act No. 942. On November 25, 1903, Muntinlupa was incorporated under Act No. 1008 and included within the boundary of the province of La Laguna under the municipality of Biñan . Muntinlupa residents protested this Executive Act, and through their town head, Marcelo Fresnedi, filed

616-715: A rectangular piece of land that was part of the Mayhaligue Estate in the heart of Manila . The old prison was established by the Spanish colonial government on June 25, 1865, via royal decree. It was divided into two sections: the Carcel , which could accommodate 600 inmates; and the Presidio , which could hold 527 prisoners. Due to increasing crime, the Commonwealth government enacted Commonwealth Act No. 67 and

693-511: A sense of national pride and urgency among them. ### 2. **Guerrilla Operations** - **Ambush Tactics**: The Hunters utilized guerrilla warfare strategies, conducting ambushes on Japanese patrols and supply convoys. These hit-and-run tactics aimed to inflict maximum damage while minimizing their own casualties. - **Notable Engagements**: One notable operation involved an ambush against a Japanese convoy, which resulted in significant enemy casualties and disrupted their supply lines. This demonstrated

770-495: Is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 543,445 people. It is bordered on the north by Taguig , to the northwest by Parañaque , by Bacoor and Las Piñas to the west, to the southwest by Dasmariñas , by San Pedro to the south, and by Laguna de Bay , the largest lake in the country, to the east. From high above,

847-527: Is also done along the Laguna Lake for further developments in the city. During the dry season, the water level in the lake subsides, exposing the soil that is then used for farming. The dry season rungs through the months of November to April, while the wet season starts in May and lasts to November. The wet season reaches its peak in the month of August. Maximum rainfall in Muntinlupa usually occurs from

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924-462: Is also located in Muntinlupa. There are three plausible origins of the name of the city: The 1987 Philippine Constitution spells the city's name as "Muntinglupa" instead of "Muntinlupa". In 1601, some 88 years after the arrival of Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan in the Visayas islands, the original lands constituting Muntinlupa could be deduced to have been friar lands administered by

1001-615: Is composed of 16 regular members (8 per district) and representatives from the barangay and the youth council . The Bureau of Corrections has its headquarters in the New Bilibid Prison Reservation in Muntinlupa. "Most Business Friendly City" on 2001, 2002 & 2006 as awarded by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Muntinlupa is the first city in the Philippines to ban

1078-492: Is highly urbanized, the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Reservation in barangay Poblacion is relatively free of urbanization, although there are ongoing discussions to move the national penitentiary to Nueva Ecija and Occidental Mindoro , respectively. Alabang is the business district of the city where the tallest structures in the city are located. It used to be the location of Alabang Stock Farm. Land reclamation

1155-864: Is mistakenly regarded as part of Sucat. People from Muntinlupa are referred to as Muntinlupeño as an adaptation from the standard Spanish suffix -(eñ/n)o . The native language of Muntinlupa is Tagalog , but the majority of the residents can understand and speak English . People in Muntinlupa are mainly Roman Catholic. Catholic churches in Muntinlupa fall under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Parañaque , with about 11 parishes within Muntinlupa. Other religions in Muntinlupa include various Protestant denominations, Iglesia ni Cristo , Members Church of God International , The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , Hinduism , Buddhism and Islam . Poverty incidence of Muntinlupa Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Barangay Alabang , part of

1232-851: Is recognized in the 2014 World Cities Summit in Singapore in its effectiveness in reducing the number of steps in acquiring a Business Permit. Northgate Cyberzone is the information technology park within Filinvest Corporate City in Alabang. The 18.7-hectare (46-acre), PEZA registered IT zone is designed, mastered-planned and built around the needs of technology-based companies engaged in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO), education, learning and firm, software design and multimedia, call centers, e-commerce, banking and financial services, as well as other IT support businesses and

1309-882: The Imperial Japanese Forces in Manila was punctuated with talks of severe punishment, often times through threats of torture or murdering one's family if caught engaging in anti-Japanese activities. In one particular instance that is etched in Damaso's mind, he was hiding a piece of intelligence that can be used against the Imperial Japanese Forces. This piece of information was hidden within his pillowcase. Unfortunately for Damaso, his household would be raided by Japanese forces. They would search for incriminating evidence to use against him and his family, even searching his mattress. They would not find

1386-678: The Marikina Valley Fault System , the West Valley Fault (WVF) cuts through parts of Muntinlupa and moves in a predominantly dextral strike-slip motion. The West Valley Fault is capable of producing large scale earthquakes on its active phases with a magnitude of 7 or higher. Muntinlupa is composed of a lone congressional district , and two legislative districts which are politically subdivided into nine barangays . The 1st legislative district includes barangays Bayanan, Putatan, Poblacion and Tunasan in

1463-584: The Old Bilibid prison and at the newly-constructed New Bilibid Prison. The prison leadership under Prisons Director Major Eriberto Misa was said to had given compassionate treatment to the internees, resulting in the latter's trust in Misa. On the other hand, the regular prisoners tried to contribute to the war effort by donating blood for the soldiers and pledging to fight the Japanese if it would be allowed by

1540-602: The Philippine Military Academy came down from Baguio to Manila . On December 19, 1941 on the grounds of the University of Santo Tomas the cadets of Class 1942 and 1943 graduated earlier and received their commissions, under their Superintendent Col. Fidel V. Segundo (USMA 1917) forming the 1st Regular Division . An estimated 300 cadets of Class 1944 and 1945 were in turn disbanded and told to go home as they were considered too young to fight in

1617-402: The 65th city in the Philippines as signed into law by President Fidel V. Ramos , its conversion into a highly urbanized city by virtue of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7926. Per Section 62 of R.A. 7926, Muntinlupa and Las Piñas were to constitute separate congressional districts, with each district electing its separate representative in the 1998 elections. This separation was additionally confirmed in

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1694-464: The Alabang–Zapote Road in Alabang. 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 legislative body

1771-599: The Augustinians, then sold and assigned to the Sanctuary of Guadalupe. In the early 1800s, Joaquín Martínez de Zúñiga, an Agustinian Friar, in his Two Volume Book: "Estadismo de las islas Filipinas", described Muntinlupa as a lakeside town composed of 250 tributes (each tribute representing a family of 5 to 7), and was the farthest town of the province of Tondo , itself composed of 14,437 native tributes and 3,528 Spanish Filipino tributes. Spiritually, it also belonged to

1848-623: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Museum. Seven men were executed by lethal injection between 1999 and 2000. Gluckman wrote that the men's death row in Building One, was uncharacteristic of the rest of the prison: "The place reeks of gas burners, sewage, sweat and fear." The prisoners pass the time in the basketball court in the penitentiary's gymnasium and are also engaged in the production of handicrafts. Various religious denominations are active in prison ministry , with Mass said daily in

1925-607: The Fil-American Irregular Troops (FAIT). As the POWs feigned to do a nighttime chorale practice led by Fr. Jaime Neri, the prison lights were turned off, and the escapees ran outside through the prison's southernmost gate, Gate 5. They ran in the direction of Paliparan, Dasmariñas , Cavite , where the Erni's Guerrillas fetched them. Sadly, ringleaders Alfonso de la Concepcion and Manuel Fruto were later captured by

2002-728: The Hunters ROTC pre-positioned themselves around the camp a few days before, relaying up-to-date intelligence reports on the camp. Captain Bartolome Cabangbang , leader of the Central Luzon Penetration Party , said that the Hunters supplied the best intelligence data on Luzon. During the Battle of Manila (1945) , the Hunters ROTC, under the command of Lt. Col. Emmanuel V. de Ocampo, fought with

2079-649: The Japanese and executed. Following the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf , the guerrillas enlisted the cooperation of the prison's second in command, Major Adriano Valdez, in securing the welfare of the POWs. This enabled the guerrillas to assist their imprisoned comrades with material and moral assistance. When the US 11th Airborne Division landed in south Luzon in late January 1945, the Japanese became restless and executed selected military prisoners by February 3, 1945. Prison physicians saved some POWs about to be executed by exchanging

2156-500: The Japanese forces in advance and “talk them out of entering the New Bilibid Prisons.” He then waited at the prison gates for whatever fate the invaders would give them. When the Japanese arrived, they let Misa stay in his position and ordered him to free the Japanese interns inside the prison. They likewise asserted that Misa would be responsible for any jailbreak attempt that the prisoners would do The Japanese converted

2233-570: The Japanese. Aside from engaging enemy forces in active combat, they also provided intelligence to the American forces led by General Douglas MacArthur during the Liberation of the Philippines . The Hunters ROTC took an active role in numerous battles, such as the Raid at Los Baños and the defense and recapture of Lucena City . When war broke out in the Philippines, the staff and cadets of

2310-624: The MSC. Inmates can either assume custodial, administrative, and rehabilitation functions. Educational facilities inside the compound provide elementary education , high school education , vocational training and adult literacy programs. It also provides a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce. The New Bilibid Prison also houses a talipapâ (small wet and flea market ) where prisoners can buy daily commodities. On September 5, 1991, President Corazon C. Aquino issued Presidential Proclamation No. 792, which

2387-529: The Muntinlupa City Hall was completely damaged and later abandoned due to a fire. The fire started from a slum area behind the city hall. Almost all files, important documents and other references of Muntinlupa were burned. It is bordered on the north by Taguig , to the northwest by Parañaque , to the west by Las Piñas , to the southwest by the cities of Bacoor and Dasmariñas in Cavite , to

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2464-419: The New Bilibid Prison after their extradition from Sugamo Prison in 1946. The Japanese would be imprisoned inside the NBP until their release in 1953 following the executive clemency given by President Elpidio Quirino. From the end of World War II until 1953, Japanese war criminals were held within the prison, under Prison Superintendent Alfredo Bunye. The rise of Ferdinand Marcos saw the establishment of

2541-423: The New Bilibid Prison into a prisoner-of-war camp for American and Filipino soldiers. Also imprisoned in the same facility were military offenders and captured guerrillas. Director Misa and the prison employees used their positions to secretly help the POWs by giving medical aid to the victims of torture and allowing their families to visit them and be given food and written letters. Later, some prison employees joined

2618-547: The Philippine Military Academy, and moved to Rizal Province in April where they came under Col. Hugh Straughn's FAIT. After the Japanese captured Straughn and Ver the executive officer, Eleuterio Adevoso took over. Many stories of sacrifice and heroism have been passed down through generations of former Hunters ROTC members. As recalled by one former member, Damaso Fernandez, the omnipresent reign of

2695-639: The Philippine government was already independent of Japan. He then dismissed Misa and replaced him with Colonel Elias Dequino, who was perceived as a pro-Japanese officer. The prison guards were also replaced by troopers from the Japanese-sponsored Bureau of Constabulary. Months later, on the night of August 25, 1944, a massive jailbreak of the confined prisoners of war occurred in the prison, led by Lieutenant Colonel Quintin Gellidon of

2772-573: The Sampaguita Rehabilitation Center - later named Camp Sampaguita - within the NBP compound. It served both as the headquarters of the 225th Philippine Constabulary Company, and also as a stockade for Political Prisoners. Sampaguita was the southernmost of four major clusters of concentration camps for political prisoners in the Greater Manila Area at the time, Sampaguita being the "S" in "A, B, C, and S" with

2849-738: The U.S. Army from Nasugbu, Batangas to the Manila General Post Office. The Hunters also jointly operated with the Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary and the American soldiers and military officers of the United States Army in many operations in Manila , Rizal , Cavite , Laguna , Batangas and Tayabas (now Quezon ). A number of Hunters ROTC members, notably Terry Adevoso, were active in political organizing in

2926-723: The World Operations, California. 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. It is composed of: Hunters ROTC Here are some detailed accounts of Miguel Z. Ver's actions and

3003-562: The activities of the Hunters ROTC during the early resistance against Japanese occupation: ### 1. **Formation and Organization** - **Establishment**: Miguel Z. Ver gathered former ROTC cadets and other military personnel to form the Hunters ROTC in January 1942. He aimed to create a disciplined unit capable of organized resistance against the Japanese invasion. - **Recruitment**: Ver was instrumental in recruiting individuals from various backgrounds, including students and civilians, fostering

3080-430: The area when it was named. Tunasan from the plant tunas . Putatan got its name from a tree called putat . Cupang is likewise named after the cupang tree . Buli is named after the buri palm . Alabang is named after the river that passes through the barangay. Ayala Alabang was created by Batas Pambansa Bilang 219 out of Barangay Alabang. Sucat got its name from the vernacular word "sukat", which means "measurement" since it

3157-492: The city charter of Las Piñas (R.A. 8251) which was approved by plebiscite on March 26, 1997. Ignacio Bunye, who previously served as mayor of Muntinlupa, was elected in 1998 as the first congressman representing the city. On March 1, 2001, Republic Act No. 9191 was enacted, declaring March 1 of every year as a Special Non-working Holiday in the City of Muntinlupa to be known as "The Muntinlupa City Charter Day". On August 3, 2007,

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3234-417: The city of Muntinlupa has many large, green patches, which is unusual for Metro Manila. Because of these green patches, Muntinlupa earned the name "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 . Muntinlupa is known as the location of the national insular penitentiary , the New Bilibid Prison , where

3311-539: The commercial activity and relative freedom of movement in most of the prison, the facility "seems more like a barangay in the Philippines than a prison." The execution chamber for inmates sentenced to death by electrocution was in Building 14, within the Maximum Security Compound. As of 2015, it is used to house maximum security prisoners. The former lethal injection chamber is now used as

3388-457: The country's most dangerous criminals are incarcerated. This was relocated from its old site in Santa Cruz , Manila . Before the relocation of New Bilibid Prison to Muntinlupa in the 1930s, Muntinlupa was mainly dedicated to fishing and farming. Ayala Alabang Village , one of the country's biggest and most expensive residential communities, where many of the wealthy and famous live,

3465-595: The effectiveness of their tactics and boosted morale among Filipino civilians. ### 3. **Intelligence Network** - **Information Gathering**: Ver established a network of informants, including locals who had access to Japanese troop movements. This intelligence was crucial for planning attacks and evading detection by Japanese forces. - **Communication**: The Hunters employed various methods to communicate, using coded messages and messengers to relay important information and coordinate their operations. ### 4. **Community Engagement** - **Support for Civilians**: Ver emphasized

3542-517: The government. However, the security risk this might pose prompted the government to decline such offer. As the Japanese advanced towards Manila, the regular prisoners became troubled by the stories of brutalities done by the Imperial Japanese Army troops in their occupied areas. Thus, on December 27, 1941, the prisoners attempted a mass escape. The escapees burned two buildings in this attempt, and about 3,000 prisoners tried to climb

3619-416: The guerrilla movement while continuing their work there. At the same time, Director Misa also asserted to the Japanese the provision of necessary supplies for the prisoners, the employees, and the civilian residents living within the prison reservation. Director Misa's implicit support for the underground resistance movement encouraged the guerrillas to conduct operations within the prison premises. Initially,

3696-565: The guerrillas conducted intelligence activities inside the prison with the help of their comrades employed by Misa as prison guards. Then, on the wee hours of June 24–25, 1944, the Hunters ROTC guerrillas, personally led by Colonel Terry Adevoso , assaulted the prison and, without firing a gunshot, liberated 30 imprisoned guerrillas and hauled a large stash of weapons and ammunition. The Japanese wanted to execute Misa for this incident, but President Jose P. Laurel intervened by asserting that

3773-609: The importance of civilian support for the guerrilla efforts. He encouraged local populations to assist by providing food, shelter, and information about Japanese activities. - **Morale Building**: Through public speeches and meetings, Ver inspired hope and resilience among the Filipino people, reinforcing the idea that liberation was possible through collective effort. ### 5. **The Circumstances of His Death** - **Final Operations**: In July 1942, during an operation against Japanese forces, Ver and his unit faced overwhelming odds. Despite

3850-551: The intel hidden within his pillowcase. After the surrender of American and Filipino forces on Bataan, the Hunters ROTC relocated to the Antipolo mountains. The Hunters originally conducted operations with another guerrilla group called Marking Guerrillas , with whom they went about liquidating Japanese spies. Led by Miguel Ver, a PMA cadet, the Hunters raided the enemy-occupied Union College in Manila and seized 130 Enfield rifles . The Hunters are largely considered to be one of

3927-409: The like. It is home to Capital One Philippines Support Services Corp., Convergys Philippines Corp, HSBC Electronic Data Processing (Philippines), Inc., Genpact, Verizon Business and many more. Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corporation is in charge of production and distribution of Kawasaki Motors in the Philippines . KMPC, having been in the country for over 40 years, is hailed today as one of

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4004-475: The minimum security inmates to Fort Magsaysay , Nueva Ecija. The New Bilibid Prison consists of three compounds: the maximum security compound, which houses inmates serving a prison sentence of more than 20 years; the medium security compound, which houses those serving less than 20 years; and the minimum security compound, which houses those close to completing their sentence or who are at least 70 years old. In 1999, Ron Gluckman of Asiaweek wrote that due to

4081-470: The month of June to September. The average annual of rainfall is 2,014.8 millimeters (79.32 in) with a peak of 420.0 millimeters (16.54 in) in July and a low 26.9 millimeters (1.06 in) in April. The highest temperature occurs during the month of April and May at 34 °C (93 °F), while the lowest occurs during the months of January and February at 24 °C (75 °F). The west segment of

4158-611: The more effective resistance movements within South Luzon . The Hunters ROTC were among the most aggressive guerrillas in the war. According to some existing records, the Hunters ROTC launched a daring guerrilla raid on the 24th of June, 1944 at the New Bilibid Prison , which at the time was used by the Japanese, in Muntinlupa , Rizal . Collaborating with the Fil-American Cavite Guerilla Forces (FACGF) of General Mariano N. Castaneda , they began

4235-534: The municipality was created upon the recommendation of Don Eduardo de Canizares. On August 6, 1898, the town supported the Philippine Revolution against the Spaniards and formally joined the revolutionary government headed by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo . The Philippine Commission promulgated Rizal Province on June 11, 1901, through Act No. 137. Muntinlupa became part of the new province after being

4312-563: The names of the condemned with those who had recently died in prison. By February 5, 1945, the Japanese decided to retreat from the Prison and turned over their control to Dequino. On the same day, the guerrillas arrived in Bilibid and started to liberate the POWs inside. Dioquino was arrested for collaboration, and Valdez was appointed Acting Director. The Hunters ROTC Guerrillas and President Quezon's Own Guerrillas were subsequently stationed near

4389-539: The nearby Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Makati and was connected to it via many rivers that streamed from Laguna de Bay through Muntinlupa towards Makati and eventually Manila proper. In 1869, the lands were transferred to the state and large individual landholders. In an effort by the Spanish Government to bring under closer administrative control the people living in the contiguous sitios, as well as those in Alabang, Tunasan, Sucat, and Cupang,

4466-520: The new prison. The remnants of the old facility was used by the City of Manila as its detention center. In 1941, the new facility was officially named "New Bilibid Prison". Upon the outbreak of World War II in the Philippines on December 8, 1941 (Manila Time), the Philippine government rounded up all Japanese "enemy aliens" and placed them in various camps. The 4,000 Japanese nationals living in Manila—mostly businessmen and professionals—were interned at

4543-510: The offensive with the objective of freeing captured members of the Allied forces and obtaining more than 300 rifles located within the compound. This was the only time an armed force was able to successfully enter New Bilibid. One of the most famous successes of the Hunters ROTC was their participation in the liberation of Los Baños prison camp on February 23, 1945. While units of the 11th Airborne Division came over to Los Baños , members of

4620-578: The other letters representing Camps Aguinaldo ("A"), Bonifacio ("B"), and Crame ("C"). On June 5, 2014, Department of Justice Undersecretary Francisco Baraan III, supervising official on the Bureau of Corrections and the NBP said that the National Penitentiary will be moved to Barangay San Isidro in Laur , Nueva Ecija . In 2022, it was announced that there are plans to relocate the medium and maximum security prisons to Occidental Mindoro and

4697-472: The prison complex. On February 6–7, 1945, the Japanese tried to retake the facility from the east. Learning about this, the guerrillas promptly engaged the Japanese, and killed several enemies. Once the New Bilibid Prison was secured, the prison leadership offered the NBP Infirmary to be used as a field hospital for wounded Filipino and American troops. Thus, it was used for such purpose for the rest of

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4774-620: The prison to address overcrowding and prison gang wars. As such, BuCor Chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. has expressed plans to close down the prison by 2028 and convert it into a commercial hub, with an estimated 7,500 minimum- and medium-security inmates scheduled to be transferred to regional prisons in their respective hometowns and high-risk offenders to a supermax prison soon to open in Sablayan , Occidental Mindoro . The Old Bilibid Prison, then known as Carcel y Presidio Correccional ( Spanish , "Correctional Jail and Military Prison") occupied

4851-490: The prison walls. The prison guards had to fire their guns into the air to deter the prisoners from attempting to escape. The following morning, the escape had been averted. The authorities accounted for all prisoners. Director Misa had to clarify to news outlets that escape attempts such as those never succeeded. With the impending arrival of the Japanese in Muntinlupa, Misa had sent then-NBP Superintendent (later Director of Prisons) Alfredo Bunye and his son Guillermo Misa to meet

4928-409: The prison's Roman Catholic chapel; a locale of the Iglesia ni Cristo is also on the prison grounds. Religious groups, such as the Philippine Jesuit Prison Service, Caritas Manila , Seventh-day Adventist Church , and Amazing Grace Christian Ministries, also extend medical services to prisoners. Research participants agree that the use of inmate leaders is an integral component of prison management in

5005-446: The risks, he led his men in an attempt to disrupt a larger Japanese formation. - **Heroic Sacrifice**: Ver was ultimately killed during this confrontation. His death was a significant loss for the Hunters ROTC, but it galvanized the remaining members to continue the fight in his honor. ### 6. **Legacy** - **Inspiration for Future Resistance**: Miguel Z. Ver’s leadership and ultimate sacrifice inspired other guerrilla groups to continue

5082-508: The second district of Muntinlupa, has undergone tremendous growth mainly due to a development boom in the late 1990s. The development of two large-scale commercial real estate projects namely; the Filinvest Corporate City and Ayala Land 's Madrigal Business Park, changed the landscape of Muntinlupa from what was once vast fields of cow pasture in the late 1980s, into a supercity that houses new residential, business, industrial and commercial establishments. The Muntinlupa "Business One-Stop-Shop"

5159-407: The south by the city of San Pedro in Laguna , and to the east by Laguna de Bay , the largest lake in the country. Muntinlupa's terrain is relatively flat to sloping towards the east along the lake. Gentle rolling hills occupy the western part of the city, with elevation increasing up to 60 meters (200 ft) and above towards its southwest portion. While a majority of the land area in the city

5236-478: The southern half of the city, while the 2nd legislative district are barangays Alabang, Buli, New Alabang Village, Cupang and Sucat in the northern portion of the city. Other zip codes include Muntinlupa Central Post Office 1770, Ayala Alabang Village 1780, Pleasant Village 1777, Susana Heights 1774, and Filinvest City 1781. The barangays of the city are named after the botanical characteristics, topographical features, and historical events that had been observed in

5313-580: The struggle against Japanese occupation, helping to lay the foundation for broader resistance movements in the Philippines. - **Commemoration**: After the war, Ver was remembered as a martyr and hero, with his contributions to the resistance celebrated in Philippine history. These accounts highlight the strategic, courageous, and community-oriented aspects of Ver's leadership during a critical period of Philippine history. Cadet Terry Adevoso refused to go home as cadets were ordered to do and began recruiting fighters willing to undertake guerrilla action against

5390-792: The top manufacturers in the Philippine motorcycle industry. Amkor Technology is a semiconductor product packaging and test services provider that established its first Philippine plant in Cupang. Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines has a plant located in Tunasan. Zuellig Pharma is also within the city. Shopping centers in Muntinlupa include Alabang Town Center and Ayala Malls South Park (also known as South Park Center), both owned by Ayala Malls , Festival Alabang owned and operated by Filinvest Development Corporation , Starmall Alabang (formerly known as Metropolis Star Alabang), SM Center Muntinlupa owned by SM Prime Holdings , Commercenter Alabang, and W.Mall Muntinlupa. There are also multiple car dealerships located in Muntinlupa and most of them are along

5467-542: The use of plastic bags and styrofoam for packaging. 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. ISO Certification on Quality Management System or ISO 9001:2000 has initially been acquired on 2004 and is valid for 3 years. 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

5544-463: The war, with guerrilla women's auxiliaries serving as nurse aides. Weeks later, the American internees rescued from the Raid on Los Baños were brought to the prison to be given first aid and initial accounting. Misa was eventually reinstated as Prison Director and would hold the position until his death in 1949. When the war ended, NBP became a POW camp for Japanese soldiers and accused collaborators. President Laurel and his cohorts were also brought to

5621-563: The war. The cadets of these classes formed the nucleus of the Hunters ROTC by January 1942, with Miguel Ver in command, and Eleuterio Adevoso as his executive officer. The Hunters ROTC banded together in a common desire to contribute to the war effort throughout the Bataan campaign . They worked to protect civilians and to assist the USAFFE forces by way of intelligence and propaganda. They were founded in Manila in January 1942 by Miguel Ver of

5698-580: The years before martial law, even if they did not themselves run. Upon the declaration of Martial Law in September 1972, Adevoso was detained along with other political opposition figures. He was only released in September 1974 after languishing in jail as a political prisoner for two years. The Headquarters Philippine Army (HPA) parade ground at Fort Bonifacio is named Hunters ROTC Field. In February 1945, this area of Sakura Heiei (Cherry Blossom Barracks), as this military installation had been renamed by

5775-619: Was amended by Presidential Proclamation No. 120 on December 15, 1992, to the effect that 104.22 hectares (257.5 acres) of land be developed into housing for employees of the Department of Justice and other government agencies. This housing project is known as the Katarungan ("Justice") Village. Muntinlupa Muntinlupa ( Tagalog: [mʊntɪnˈlupɐ] ), officially the City of Muntinlupa ( Filipino : Lungsod ng Muntinlupa ),

5852-514: Was measured during the Spanish era. While barangays are the administrative divisions of the city and are legally part of the addresses of homes and establishments, many residents identify themselves by their subdivision (village) instead of their barangay. Muntinlupa is involved in a boundary dispute with Parañaque , centered on Sitio Bagong Silang, which is claimed by Sucat and contested by Parañaque's barangay BF Homes . Additionally, Sitio Pagkakaisa in barangay San Martin de Porres, Parañaque

5929-705: Was used to lock up Filipino political prisoners by the Japanese occupation authorities, but they were set free by Hunters ROTC guerrillas. On November 7, 1975, Muntinlupa was transferred from the Province of Rizal to the newly formed Metropolitan Manila by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 824 issued by then-President Ferdinand Marcos . June 13, 1986, following the EDSA Revolution in February of that year, President Corazón C. Aquino appoints Ignacio R. Bunye as Officer-In-Charge of Muntinlupa as part of

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