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Highly urbanized city in southern Metro Manila, Philippines
Photo: jojo nicdao from muntinlupa, philippines, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Muntinlupa is a city in Metro Manila, Philippines. Muntinlupa features two affluent business districts, Filinvest City and Ayala Alabang, but it is easy to be overwhelmed by the noisy sprawl around and miss some other hidden attractions. Just like other similar cities around Metro Manila, Muntinlupa incorporates old and new.
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Office complex with glass-covered twin towers. Has a viewing area on the 34th floor.
Philippines' smallest lake, with a small viewing point.
St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish
1980s era church devoted to St. Peregrine Laziosi.
Part of city lakeside development with an elementary school, park and boulevard. Provides a view of Laguna de Bay, but is blocked by kangkong (water spinach) plantations.
A city-owned museum dedicated to Muntinlupa's history, from its founding to its cityhood. The museum's exterior is eye-catching, being shaped like a traditional fish trap.
Molito is a luxury lifestyle center that features 5-star restaurants. They have a park-like center area with a small fountain for customers to sit and walk around.
Authentic Chinese cuisine, including dim sum, noodles, and congee.
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Despite its name, it features various Filipino recipes, with an offer for a meal two dishes and one rice. Also has a general store, and three kiosks. Meal starting at ₱60.
Japanese fish-shaped cakes, with a choice of mung bean or custard filling
Offers unlimited chicken wings. There are no spoons or forks available, so you can enjoy either eating by hand using plastic gloves or with your bare hands.
The Bellevue is the only deluxe hotel in the south of Manila, as classified by the Philippine Department of Tourism.
Designed for residential living.
A/C guestrooms and suites equipped with 40-inch LCD TV, wi-fi access, shower and bathtub. Some of its facilities and services are swimming pool, poolside bar, gym, Wi-Fi in public areas & LAN, restaurant and car park.
Luxury hotel not far from the business district, popular among business travelers.
In the middle of Alabang, it is accessible to nearby malls like Festival Mall and Alabang Town Center. It has 200 rooms and suites. The hotel also provides business facilities. One of its main attractions is The Nest, a luxury dining area located at the 31st floor of the hotel.
Part of two-star motel chain, often having a reputation as haven for extramarital sex, but can be a cheap option in town. Has air-conditioned rooms with cable TV.
Rooms only have air-conditioning and cable TV. There is no hot shower or WiFi available. Slightly as twice the price of Hotel Sogo in Alabang.
South Park Mall
Redeveloped from former Nestle warehouses, it is part of the South Park District development, which includes condominium towers and a call center building. Opened in December 2016, it has fast-food restaurants, a food court, and various shops. Has a Robinsons supermarket and department store.
Festival Mall
Mall constructed as part of the Filinvest City redevelopment. Festival Alabang houses department stores, two supermarkets, two indoor amusement parks, and a variety of restaurants and shops. An expansion area includes a Landmark department store, various restaurants and cafes, and a park along the Alabang River, which bisects the new buildings.
Alabang Public Market
Alabang's farmers' and flea market, with tiangges selling dry goods such as clothes and houseware.
Features mid- to high-end shops and restaurants.
Built over where the Boom na Boom amusement park once stood, it is the core of the Ayala Alabang development, with more high-end retailers and restaurants. This mall a Spanish-inspired central park, mostly lined with fine dining restaurants and some shops. Its major anchor stores are a Rustan's and a Metro Gaisano department store.
formerly SM Supercenter Muntinlupa
Small community mall with fast-food restaurants, cinemas, and a few shops. Has a SM Hypermarket and Ace Hardware. Parking is free, and expect the parking lots to be full, especially on weekend sales.
By car
The South Luzon Expressway passes through Alabang, with three exits, Sucat, Alabang, Filinvest and Susana Heights/MCX. You may also take the Skyway, which terminates at Alabang.
By jeepney
There are a handful of express jeepney services to Muntinlupa, arriving at Alabang. These make less stops than services using surface roads and service frequency is about 30 minutes.
By train
Commuter train service is suspended due to the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway.
By car
Muntinlupa's major thoroughfares are limited the National Road (Route 1) and Alabang—Zapote Road (Rouye 411), national roads, but are considered surface streets over the controlled-access and tolled…
By taxi or ride sharing
Taxis or ride-sharing are also available as another option when you want the comfort of car travel. Just find the lines or the booths outside the major malls.
By tricycle
Tricycles are generally used to access areas not served by jeepneys. Pedicabs, a foot-driven version, are used in some barangays, like in Alabang.
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