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|leader_title = Mayor |
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|leader_name = Vergel A. Aguilar ([[Nacionalista Party|NP]]) |
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|leader_title1 = Vice Mayor |
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|leader_name1 = Henry C. Medina ([[Nacionalista Party|NP]]) |
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|established_title = Incorporated (town) |
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|established_date = 1762 or 1797 |
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|established_title2 = Incorporated (separated from Parañaque) |
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|established_date2 = [[March 27]], [[1907]] |
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|established_date3 = [[March 26]], [[1997]] |
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The '''City of Las Piñas''' ([[Filipino language|Filipino]]: ''Lungsod ng Las Piñas'') (population: 472,780, 2000 Census) is a city in the [[Metro Manila|National Capital Region]] of the [[Philippines]]. It is bounded on the north and northeast by the [[Parañaque City]]; on the east and southeast by [[Muntinlupa City]]; on the south by the Municipality of [[Imus, Cavite]]; on the southwest and west by the Municipality of [[Bacoor, Cavite]]; and on the northwest by the scenic [[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 City consists of three zones: [[Manila Bay]], coastal margin and Guadalupe Plateau. |
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[[Category:British novels by author|Platt, Marc]] |
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The city is bisected by the Alabang–Zapote Road, previously known as Real Street ("Real" is a [[Spanish language|Spanish]] word for ''Royal''). It forms part of the [[Maharlika Highway]] which spans the whole country. The Alabang–Zapote Road connects the [[South Luzon Expressway]] which passes through [[Muntinlupa City]] in the east to the Coastal Road along [[Manila Bay]]. |
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The Coastal Road, despite its name, is a major tollway which runs the southern length of [[Metro Manila]]'s shoreline with [[Manila Bay]]. It is an important artery for people commuting to and from Las Piñas City and [[Cavite]] to [[Manila]]. |
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In 2004, a new highway called "''Daang Hari''" (Tagalog for ''King's Way'') was completed in the eastern part of Las Piñas City, which connects the city to the neighbouring towns of [[Bacoor, Cavite]], [[Muntinlupa City]], and [[San Pedro, Laguna]], allowing residents to avoid heavy traffic in the Zapote and Alabang ([[Muntinlupa City|Muntinlupa]]) districts. Daang Hari is a popular route for cyclists, especially on weekends. |
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==The city== |
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Since its establishment as a small fishing port and a major salt-making center during the [[History of the Philippines#The New Spanish Colonial Period (1521–1821)|Spanish Era]], Las Piñas City has grown into an important residential, commercial and industrial suburb of [[Metro Manila]]. |
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Las Piñas City is world famous for its [[Las Piñas Bamboo Organ|Bamboo Organ]], located inside the St. Joseph Church of the Parish of Las Piñas, the only organ of its kind in the world. Built in the year 1824 by Fr. Diego Cera, created out of [[bamboo]], wood, and metal, this famous [[Organ (music)|organ]] is praised for its unique, rare, and melodious sound. |
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The Sarao Motors factory is also located in Las Piñas City, the place where the world-famous [[Jeepney]] is assembled piece by piece in painstaking individual production. The factory remains open to buyers and curious visitors all year round. |
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Las Piñas has a large shopping mall named [http://www.smprime.com/Supermalls.php?MallsID=5 SM Southmall], which has an area of 205,120 square [[metre]]s and is located along Alabang–Zapote Road. Directly behind the mall is [http://www.pilardevelopment.com/complt.asp Pilar Village], which is the largest housing development in the city with an area of over 1.55 square [[kilometres]] and over 4,000 households. Pilar Village is also a District 2 Barangay. |
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Las Piñas City, also known as one of the cleanest cities in Metro Manila, is in the list of the "Clean and Green Hall of Fame" awarded by the Philippine Government. It is the first local government unit in the Philippines that has been honored with the prestigious GLOBAL 500 ROLL OF HONOUR of the [[United Nations Environment Programme]] (UNEP). These were in recognition of the city's outstanding achievements in the protection and improvement of the environment. |
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Las Piñas City has recently acquired the status "Most Competitive City" in the Philippines, together with [[Davao City]], [[Makati City]], [[Muntinlupa City]] and [[Marikina City]]. |
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==Education== |
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Las Piñas City has a diverse educational system with specializations in various academic and technical fields. |
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The largest university in the city is the [[University of Perpetual Help System DALTA]] (UPHSD) (formerly University of Perpetual Help Rizal [UPHR]), which is part of the University of Perpetual Help System. This institution is known for its excellence in Medicine, Nursing, and Law. UPHSD operates the Perpetual Help Medical Center, one of the leading hospitals in the southern part of the metropolis.{{Fact|date=August 2007}} |
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The main campus of [[Saint Francis of Assisi College System]] (SFACS) is also located in Las Piñas City, which offers courses in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Nursing and Care-giving programs, and Graduate studies, as well as primary and secondary education. |
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In the city resides St.Joseph's Academy which is a parochial school beside the Bamboo Organ. It is the home of the prestigious Las Piñas Boys' Choir. |
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The [[Southville International School and Colleges]] is also one of the more well-known international schools in [[Metro Manila]]. Southville is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). |
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The city also host to a number of computer school chains, among them are Systems Technology Institute (STI) Las Piñas Branch, AMA Computer Learning Center (AMACLC) Las Piñas Branch, [http://www.icc.net.ph Imus Computer College (ICC) Las Pinas Branch] and International Electronics and Technical Institute (IETI) Las Pinas Branch. |
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Another notable institution in this City is the [[Elizabeth Seton School]] [http://www.ess.edu.ph/], an institution well-known for its Holistic academic programs. It is accredited by the [[Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities]] (PAASCU). |
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There are also many unkown schools like Mayflower Academy of Las Pinas (MALP), Westfield oriented School and Bloomfield Learning Center. |
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Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College (DFCAMC) is another public college which gives free education to the residence of Las Piñas City. It is widely recognized in the country because of its accountancy and business administration students who could perform well in any field of mind-game. |
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==Government== |
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Las Piñas City, like other [[cities of the Philippines]], is a local government unit whose powers and functions are specified by the [[Philippine legal codes#Local_Government_Code|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 legislative districts. For representation, the city is considered as one district, and therefore one representative, in the country's [[House of Representatives of the Philippines|House of Representatives]]. |
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Additionally, like other cities and [[municipalities of the Philippines|municipalities]], Las Piñas is subdivided into [[barangays]]. |
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Mayor: Vergel A. Aguilar |
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Vice Mayor: Henry C. Medina |
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City Councilors: |
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# Dennis S. Aguilar |
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# Eduardo P. Lezarda |
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# Alfredo L. Miranda |
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# Demetrio R. Cristobal |
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# Rex H. Riguera |
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# Oscar C. Peña |
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# Luis I. Bustamante |
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# Ruben C. Ramos |
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# Renato P. Dumlao |
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# Danilo V. Hernandez |
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# Perpetuo F. Camila |
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# Leopoldo Benedicto |
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Ex-officio Councilors: |
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# Jez G. Dela Cruz (SK President) |
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# Restituto L. Martinez (ABC President) |
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District Representative: Cynthia A. Villar |
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===Districts and barangays=== |
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Las Piñas City is divided 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. |
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'''District 1 Barangays''' |
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*CAA-B.F. International |
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*Daniel Fajardo (Poblacion) |
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*Elias Aldana |
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*Ilaya |
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*Manuyo Uno |
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*Manuyo Dos |
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*Pamplona Uno |
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*Pamplona Tres |
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*Pulanglupa Uno |
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*Pulanglupa Dos |
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*Zapote |
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'''District 2 Barangays''' |
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*Almanza Uno |
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*Almanza Dos |
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*Pamplona Dos |
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*Pilar Village |
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*Talon Uno |
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*Talon Dos |
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*Talon Tres |
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*Talon Cuatro |
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*Talon Singko |
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===Mayors of Las Piñas City=== |
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*Juan Tiongkiao, 1908–1913 |
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*Mariano Santos, 1913–1916 |
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*Rufino De Leon, 1916–1918 |
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*Manuel Arevalo, 1918–1922 |
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*Clemente Dalandan, 1922–1925 |
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*Elias Aldana, 1925–1934 |
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*Eugenio Trinidad, 1935–1937 and 1947–1951 |
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*Bernardo Aldana, 1938–1946 |
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*Pedro Dela Cruz, 1952–1959 |
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*Francisco Antonio, 1959–1963 |
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*Filemon Aguilar, 1963–1986 |
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*Alfred Juntilla, 1986–1988 |
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*Rosalino Riguera, 1988–1992 |
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*Gabriel Casimiro, 1992–1995 |
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*Vergel Aguilar, 1995–2004 |
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*Imelda Aguilar, 2004–2007 |
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*Vergel Aguilar, 2007–Present |
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==History== |
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Las Piñas was one of the earliest fishing settlements on the shores of [[Manila Bay]] and was proclaimed a town either in the year 1762 or 1797. Its exact date of creation cannot be ascertained because historical records vary. Cavada, a Spanish historian and Fr. Juan Medina placed it at 1762 while Buzeta recorded the date at 1797. |
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Besides being famous for its [[Bamboo Organ]], which was built by Fr. Diego Cera and completed in 1824, the town of Las Piñas was also a major site during the 1896 [[Philippine Revolution]], as it was occupied by Gen. [[Emilio Aguinaldo]]'s forces. It was also occupied by the Japanese during the [[World War II|Second World War]]. |
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In 1901, the Municipality of Las Piñas was incorporated in the newly created province of [[Rizal]] pursuant to [[Philippines|Philippine]] Commission Act No. 137. Two years later, it was combined with [[Parañaque City|Parañaque]], the latter being the seat of a new municipal government. |
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It became a separate municipality from [[Parañaque City|Parañaque]] on [[March 27]], [[1907]] by virtue of [[Philippines|Philippine]] Commission Act No. 1625. Then, with the founding of the [[Metro Manila|Metropolitan Manila]] Area (now [[Metro Manila]]) in 1976, Las Piñas became one of the municipalities making up the region. |
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On [[February 12]], [[1997]], President [[Fidel V. Ramos]] signed the bill declaring Las Piñas a new city. A plebiscite held a month after found the residents in approval of cityhood and Las Piñas became the 10th city of [[Metro Manila]] on [[March 26]], [[1997]]. |
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===The city name=== |
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The story about the true origin of the city's name, "Las Piñas", varies. Some said that traders from the province of [[Cavite]] and [[Batangas]] shipped first their ''piña'' (pineapples) for sale to this town before they are distributed in nearby markets. Others related that it was ''"Las Peñas"'' (not Las Piñas) evident by the quarrying of stones and [[adobe]] which were used to construct buildings and bridges. The name could have also originated from two political groups that ruled the place at that time. |
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But an inscription in an old church bell that has been preserved inside the museum of the Las Piñas Parochial Church, stated ''"Siendo Cura-del Pueblo de las Peñas el M.R.P. Padre Diego Cera se Fundio este equilon ano de 1820"''. It shows that even during the time of Fr. Diego Cera, the town's first parish priest, the town has been called "Las Peñas" until after sometime that the spelling of the town's name was changed into "Las Piñas". |
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==Sister Cities== |
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*{{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Paranaque City]], [[Philippines]] |
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==Trivia== |
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* Las Piñas is the multi-awarded city in the [[Philippines]] |
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* The manufacturers of the [[Popemobile]] that were used by [[Pope John Paul II]]'s visit in the [[Philippines]] in 1981 and 1995 are from Las Piñas City – Sarao Motors and Francisco Motors. |
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* Las Piñas City is home to unique festivals like the "[[Bamboo Organ]] Festival", "[[Waterlily]] Festival", "[[Bamboo]] Festival" and "''Parol'' ([[Lantern]]) Festival". |
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* Las Piñas has modern [[overpasses]] with 2 way [[escalators]], the only of its kind in the [[Philippines]] |
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* If [[Vienna, Austria]] has the [[Vienna Boys Choir]], Las Piñas has the [[Las Piñas Boys Choir]]. |
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==Las Piñas City Map== |
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[[Image:Ph map laspinas.png|center|300px|Map of Las Piñas City]] |
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==See also== |
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* [[Battle of Zapote Bridge]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.laspinascity.gov.ph The Las Piñas City Government's Official Site] |
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*[[Las Pinas Chamber|Las Piñas Chamber of Commerce & Industry]] |
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