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Biazon emphasizes 'Muntinlupeño First' in 31st cityhood anniversary address
Biazon emphasizes 'Muntinlupeño First' in 31st cityhood anniversary address
Mayor Ruffy Biazon emphasized the principle of “Muntinlupeño First” in his State of the City Address (SOCA) during the celebration of Muntinlupa’s 31st Cityhood Anniversary on March 2.
For Biazon, the phrase was not a rhetoric but a governing standard, a discipline that requires every government decision to begin with one question: “Makakabuti ba ito sa Muntinlupeño?” (Will this be good for Muntinlupeño?).”
He said public funds are sacred, that policy must be driven by evidence rather than expediency, and that true progress is built on systems, not personalities.
“When we put the Muntinlupeño first, we do not merely move forward. We move forward — together,” he said.
Strengthening systems
In his address, Mayor Biazon listed the achievements and outlined the city government’s continuing priorities in health, education, livelihood, environment, social justice, peace and order, and infrastructure, underscoring that disciplined governance produces measurable outcomes.
In healthcare, his administration continues to focus on maternal and child health, particularly during the first 1,000 days of life, alongside expanded nutrition interventions and intensified immunization efforts.
At the city-run Ospital ng Muntinlupa, improvements are ongoing. The Emergency Room has been renovated, while the Out-Patient Department now operates in a new building designed to improve patient flow and comfort. Renovations are also in the pipeline for the patient rooms, dialysis center, laboratory facilities, operating rooms, and pharmacy.
“These are not cosmetic changes. They are deliberate investments in quality, safety, and dignity in healthcare delivery,” said Biazon .
Investing in education and local opportunity
Biazon reaffirmed the city government’s commitment to sustaining one of the largest local scholarship investments in the country, alongside strengthened technical-vocational training and industry partnerships aimed at linking education directly to employment.
“We are not only producing graduates. We are cultivating professionals. Opportunity must not depend on circumstance, it must be built into the system,” he said.
In employment, he reiterated the principle behind the 70–30 Local Employment Ordinance, which mandates that at least 70 percent of a company’s rank-and-file workforce be composed of Muntinlupeño residents.
“Muntinlupeño First remains clear. We protect local workers — but we also adapt responsibly to ensure that opportunity continues to come home,” he said.
Recognizing partners in progress
As part of the cityhood anniversary program, the city government recognized the top 10 taxpayers, whose contributions help fund scholarships, healthcare services, infrastructure, and social protection programs.
“Without you, we would not be able to implement programs that uplift hundreds of thousands of Muntinlupeños. Your contribution translates into real services, real opportunities, and real impact,” said Biazon.
The City also honored the top three companies complying with the 70–30 Local Employment Ordinance, acknowledging businesses that demonstrate both economic growth and commitment to local job generation.
“To every Muntinlupeño whose future is shaped by the decisions we make today. Because when we put the Muntinlupeño first, we do not merely move forward. We move forward — together. Let us not fail those who worked before us, those who are now relying on us and those who will inherit what we will leave after we complete our duty to serve,” the mayor said.
He added, “Let’s plan for long term solutions, not just quick fix patches; strive to formulate policies with substance, not just for publicity impact; look at the people as clients to serve, not as voters to win over; focus on a vision for the city, instead of focusing on personal ambition.”
“Today we celebrate 31 years of our cityhood.There are many blessings for us to be thankful for. But there are still challenges for us to overcome and aspirations to give life to. As we cheer for our city, let us move forward together so that future Muntinlupeños will inherit what they deserve,” said Biazon.
