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Munti prepares for 100th year as municipality

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This year’s Christmas is going to be extra special for Muntinlupa residents as they celebrate their 100th founding anniversary of becoming an independent municipality.

Muntinlupa city government, through the Muntinlupa Centennial Commission, has lined up activities to commemorate the historical local milestone.

Public Information Officer Tez Navarro said there will be a launching event of the Muntinlupa’s Coffee Table Book on December 15 at the City Hall’s Quadrangle, Putatan. The Coffee Table Book will feature the city’s rich culture and history.

Navarro added that all of the nine barangays will also be organizing a simultaneous “Grand Salubong” on midnight of December 19, Muntinlupa’s founding anniversary date.

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All of the barangays in Muntinlupa is set to conduct a fireworks display in the “Grand Salubong.” Brgy. Ayala Alabang slated a Battle of the Bands competition in Alabang Town Center while Barangay Putatan, Tunasan, Bayanan, Sucat, Buli, and Alabang will be putting up a Variety Show for its residents.

On the morning of December 19, Mayor Jaime Fresnedi will be leading the blessing of Muntinlupa Fire Station and Muntinlupa Command Center in the Resiliency Building in Tunasan.

The Grand Celebration of Muntinlupa’s 100th founding year will be held at Muntinlupa Sports Complex starting 3:30 in the afternoon. Vice President Leni Robredo is expected to attend the said celebration.

Malacañang has declared December 19 as special non-working holiday in Muntinlupa City through Proclamation No. 327.

As part of Muntinlupa Centennial Celebration, the city is also hosting this year’s highly anticipated star-studded Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars.

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