In a rapidly developing urban landscape filled with evolving challenges, Mayor Ruffy Biazon has ingrained his administration in one principle: “Muntinlupeño First.”
More than a slogan, the phrase serves as the blueprint for governance in the city—placing residents at the center of every policy, program, and project.
During Muntinlupa’s 31st cityhood anniversary and his first State of the City Address (SOCA) in his second term, Biazon reiterated that every decision must answer one core question:
“Makakabuti ba ito sa Muntinlupeño?”
Because for Biazon, the approach reflects a shift in how local governance should work—less about personalities and more about systems that endure.
Progress designed by systems, not personalities
“Tapos na ang panahong politika ang pinapaikot sa pamamahala. Pagod na tayo sa ganoong sistema. Our people deserve better.”
Under his administration, reforms were implemented to ensure efficient and sustainable services despite political cycles. Among these were placing the Ospital ng Muntinlupa under direct city management, strengthening procurement systems, and prioritizing long-term investments in healthcare and education.
“When systems are strong, Muntinlupeños are protected. When standards are high, Muntinlupeños thrive.”
Through data-driven governance and disciplined public management, the city aims to ensure that improvements in healthcare, education, and employment continue beyond any single administration.
Bringing the system closer to Muntinlupeños
Healthcare services are being brought directly to residents. Through the RiteMed Program, maintenance medicines are delivered to bedridden senior citizens. The city is also expanding healthcare infrastructure with the upcoming Mega Health Center in Alabang and the Women and Children’s Wellness Center.
Education remains another major priority. The city allocates ₱600 million annually for scholarships, while the Balik-Eskwela program has provided free school supplies to nearly 100,000 public school students since 2023.
To strengthen local employment, Muntinlupa continues to implement the 70-30 Local Employment Ordinance that requires companies operating in the city to hire at least 70% Muntinlupeño residents.
Securing Identity and Opportunity
While healthcare and education serve as foundations of development, the city government also recognizes that opportunity often begins with something basic: legal identity.
Through expanded delayed birth registration programs, the city ensures that no child grows up without legal identity—allowing them to access healthcare, education, scholarships, and other government services.
Building a Greener, More Livable City
Alongside economic growth, the city continues to invest in sustainability.
The upcoming E-Bus Free Shuttle Service Program will provide electric transportation for senior citizens, PWDs, pregnant women, and residents seeking medical services. Eight electric vehicles will also be deployed for police patrols to reduce fuel costs and emissions.
The city is also strengthening youth road safety awareness through the Muntinlupa Road Safety Park, where children can learn proper traffic rules and responsible road behavior.
Meanwhile, public spaces such as Baywalk, Lakeshore Park, Tunasan Children’s Park, and Muntinlupa Skate Park continue to offer accessible areas for recreation and community life.
“These spaces are more than infrastructure. They are investments in mental health, physical wellness, and social well-being.”
The numbers reflect the principle
From 2022 to 2025, cases of underweight children aged 0 to 59 months dropped by 23%, while stunting declined by 22%. More than 17,000 pregnant and lactating women received iron and folic acid last year, while 18,000 children were protected through intensified immunization programs.
In education, the city’s scholarship program now supports around 110,000 learners from elementary to secondary and special education programs.
A milestone also awaits the city’s education sector this year as the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa College of Medicine produces its first seven medical students—dubbed by Biazon as the “Magnificent Seven.”
Economically, Muntinlupa recorded 3.2% GDP growth, 2,332 new businesses, and ₱14 billion in capitalization. The city also expanded its 0% loan programs for microenterprises, increasing funds to ₱20 million, contributing to a 96% employment rate.
They say diamonds are formed under pressure—and so are great cities.
For 31 years, Muntinlupa has grown not by chance, but by difficult decisions that place its people above everything else. Guided by the principle of “Muntinlupeños First,” the city continues to build systems that protect its people, expand opportunities, and raise the standards of local governance.