Antipolo City, Philippines

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The Philippines has been a "decentralized" form of government since 1991, contrary to what most Filipinos think. Ever since the creation of Republic Act 7160, each LGU is responsible for its own domain. Even the smallest LGU the barangay creates its own Budget. It is not dependent on handouts from the city, municipality or province. "IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!", it does not exist anymore. The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. "Budgetary planning has been DECENTRALIZED since 1991". It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.

Antipolo City is the seventh most populated city in the Philippines. Located in the province of Rizal.

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Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion.

But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened .

Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions.

Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE?
Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace?

WHY??

There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance:

The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice.
The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

Antipolo City, Province of Rizal, Philippines

Nickname: The Pilgrimage City
The city of Antipolo is in Region IV-A and is the capital city of the province of Rizal
Antipolo City is the seventh most populated city in the Philippines

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Location of Antipolo City

14.5833° N, 121.1667° E - Antipolo, Coordinates

The City of Antipolo is located in the northern half of Rizal Province. It is bounded on the north, by the Municipality of Rodriguez (formerly Montalban), on the northwest, by the City of Marikina and Municipality of San Mateo, on the southwest, by the Municipalities of Taytay and Cainta, on the southeast, by the Municipalities of Tanay, Teresa and Baras and on the east, by Quezon Province.

The poblacion is approximately 29 kilometers from Manila. The City can be accessed from Marikina via the Sumulong Highway, which passes through the poblacion; from Cubao, Quezon City via the Marcos Highway, which extends eastward to Quezon Province as the Marikina-Infanta road, and from Cainta/Taytay via Ortigas Extension. From: antipolo.gov.ph

LAND AREA OF ANTIPOLO CITY

The City of Antipolo is the second largest in Rizal Province next to Rodriguez. Its total land area of 38,575.04 hectares represents 29.4 percent of the total land area of Rizal. The City is divided into two (2) districts, subdivided into sixteen (16) Barangays. The 1st district consisting of 8 barangays namely Bagong Nayon, Beverly Hills, Dela Paz, Mambugan, Mayamot, Munting Dilao, San Isidro and Sta. Cruz and the 2nd district namely; Calawis, Cupang, Dalig, Inarawan, San Jose, San Juan, San Luis and San Roque. From: antipolo.gov.ph

TOPOGRAPHY OF ANTIPOLO CITY

The topography of Antipolo may be described as generally hilly and mountainous, with the hilly portions lying in the west and the mountainous area concentrated in the east as part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. Well-watered valleys are located in the middle of the city and in the northern and southern edges. Plateaus of over 200 meters above sea level are seen in the western half of the study area, including the site of the Poblacion and portions of Brgy. Cupang and San Juan. In the eastern half, these are seen in Brgys. Calawis and San Jose overlooking the Boso-Boso River Valley to the west. From: antipolo.gov.ph

CLIMATE OF ANTIPOLO CITY

Based on PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration) Antipolo has type I climate which is marked by two (2) distinct seasons – the Wet from May to December and the Dry from January to April. The main climatic control operating in the climate of the area is actually the monsoon wind system. The warm southwest monsoon wind brings the rain to the city after gathering moisture from the Indian Ocean while the cool northeast monsoon moves as a dry wind and comes even drier after crossing the Sierra Madre geographic barrier. From: antipolo.gov.ph

TRANSPORTATION WITHIN ANTIPOLO CITY

Various means of public transportation are available in Antipolo. Transportation is provided by a combination of buses, Fx’s, Jeepneys, shuttle buses and tricycles.

One bus line, EMBC takes the Ortigas extension route leading to Manila, and vice versa. Its terminal is stationed at P. Oliveros St. Antipolo City and in Divisoria. Other bus lines from Tanay connect Antipolo via the Provincial Road.

Jeepneys and Fx’es are the more numerous and connect the City with Marikina, Mandaluyong, Makati and Quezon City via Ortigas Extension, Sumulong And Marco’s Hi-ways and Morong Tanay and Baras via the Provincial Road.

Inter city public transportation is provided by tricycles, shuttle buses and jeepneys inter -connecting the 16 barangays of the city through various routes. From: antipolo.gov.ph

THE PEOPLE OF ANTIPOLO CITY

Population of CITY OF ANTIPOLO (CAPITAL), RIZAL as of 2020 census: 887,399
Population of Antipolo City (as of 2015 census)= 776,386
Population of Antipolo City (as of Aug 1, 2007 census)= 633,971
Registered Voters per COMELEC (2010)= 315,630

During the 1720’s, the Virgin of Antipolo gained thousands of devotees. Devotees from Manila and nearby towns and Provinces flock to Antipolo, some stayed and adopted Antipolo as their homes. They lived in the simple and traditional Filipino lifestyle. Their culture and tradition included the celebration of many religious and cultural festivities such as the Kapitana’s on Easter Sunday, the night serenades, the bayanihan, the praying of the Angelus, the reading of the passion of Christ during the Lenten season and the May Festival. From: antipolo.gov.ph

HISTORY OF ANTIPOLO CITY

It would be an interesting and fascinating study to trace the growth of great cities which are today the vital nexus of civilization. There are cities which set the imagination aflame with their historical drama and romance. Cities such as Carthage, Troy, Athens, Karakorum, Baghdad, Babylon, Rome and Granada of ancient and medieval times, as well as the towering alabaster metropolises of today: Tokyo, Bombay, Peking, Madrid, Paris, London, Mexico, Quebec and Los Angeles.

Most of all, it would be interesting to know the origin of our own cities such as Davao, Zamboanga, Iloilo, Cebu, Manila, Baguio and Vigan among others. In the case of Antipolo City, its creation was of recent origin of a little more then half century, and there are Filipinos living today to whom the event has been engraved in their memories.

The City of Antipolo lies approximately 29.30 km. East of Manila and is bounded on the North by the town of Montalban, on the northwest by the towns of Marikina and San Mateo, on the southeast by the towns of Tanay, Teresa and on the southwest by the Town of Taytay and Cainta. It is about 10 km. North to South and about 20 km. From East to West. The City was named after a tree locally known as Tipolo (Artocarpus cummunis) which was in abundance in the area at the time. Historical records of Mr. Beinvenido M. Alarcon concerning Antipolo says that the early written account of the city's history was recorded in 1578 by the Franciscans missionaries who came to christianize the natives like the Dumagats. Early records referred to the natives as Tagal, Indians and Black (the aetas).. In 1591, the Jesuits replaced the Franciscans in Antipolo who organized the village into a parish. They built a chapel in Sitio Sta.Cruz, among them were Fr. Pedro Chirino and Fr. Francisco Almarique. The same year, the first homily in Tagalog was delivered in a holy mass.

In those years, the virgin forest of Antipolo covered most of its mountains ranges with varied tropical trees and wildlife. There are many springs supporting several waterfalls, the most popular of which is the "Hinulugang Taktak".

By 1601 there are about 3,000 Christians residing in Antipolo. At about the same period, the number of negritos significally dwindled, moving deeper into the mountains. The missionaries tried to bring them back to the village by offering the fertile lands to till. Father Almarique gave them all the services the Church can provide. The congregations known as the La Anunciata composed of the students and inhabitants continued their unified devotion to the Blessed Virgin by consistently celebrating the Feast of Anunciata.

On March 25, 1626 Governor Juan Niño De Tabora brought the country from Acapulco, Mexicothe image of the Virgin and before he died, he bequeathed the image was installed at Sitio Sta. Cruz and it is said that this was lost several times and each time was recovered on a Tipolo tree. Because of this unusual incidents, it was decided in 1632 to erect the church at that place under the administration of Fr. Juan de Salazar.

In 1639, the Chinese revolted to the protest that increased in taxes reaching the village of Antipolo and the church was burn to the ground by the rebels. Miraculously, the image was unharmed. The Virgin was taken to Sitio Ginapao and then brought to Cavite upon orders of the Governor General. It stayed in Cavite for 14 years. Ten years from the said incidents, it was re-named Virgin of Peace and Good Voyage after it was travelled five more times to Acapulco, Mexico before it rested permanently in the town. In the meantime, the village of Antipolo became a town in 1650. By 1850, the town was still part of the province of Tondo. The Province was divided in two towns were placed under Manila while others were placed under the District of Morong. In 1853, Antipolo was formally placed under the district then known as Los Montes de San Mateo which was later known as the District of Morong in 1857. The recollect priest took over the parish of Antipolo in 1864.

It was during these years that the Virgin of Antipolo gained thousands of devotee. Devotees from Manila, nearby towns and provinces flock to Antipolo to foot along mountain rails and springs. Most of them are faired-skinned and more civilized (The Tagalogs). Some stayed and adopted as their homes. Civilizations drove the natives further away into the mountains. Traditions also put it that when pestilence hit towns of Antipolo, Cainta and Taytay. The Virgin of Antipolo was taken upon advice of the Parish Priest to what is known as Pinagmisahan. A mass was celebrated there and prayers wre heard and the suffering vanished. The population of Antipolo including Bosoboso was registered at 3,286 on March 2, 1903. As early as those years Banda 12 a brass band, already existed. The railway by 1906 started from Pasig up to Taytay-Cainta. Religious devotees walked from the end of the railway to Antipolo and the more affluent are carried hammocks called "Hamaka". The first train to reach Antipolo was on December 24, 1908.

In 1929, German San Jose (Gerry Brandy) of Malate, Manila, composed the song of ANTIPOLO ( Tayo na sa Antipolo) which immediately made national attention. On June 15, 1952, Hinulugang Taktak was proclaimed a National Park and on January 14, 1954, the Bishops of the Philippines proclaimed the Cathedral of Antipolo as the official shrine of the Virgin of Antipolo.

The people of Antipolo lived a simple and traditional Pilipino lifestyle. Their culture and tradition included the celebrations of many religious and cultural festivities such as the Kapitanes and Kapitanas on Easter Sunday, the night of serenades, Bayanihan, reciting of Angelus, reading of the Passion of Christ during the Lenten season and festivities on May and June. The association known as the Nuestra Señora Dela Anunciata, established many years back continuous to practice many of these old traditions. From: antipolo.gov.ph

THE FACE OF WAR

When the Filipino rose in revolt against the Spaniards, many Antipoleños joined the rebels. They had an encounter with the Spanish soldiers at Mt. Makatubong, a mountain within Antipolo, Juan Sumulong became the secretary of the revolutionaries in the province. Two months after the declaration by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo of the Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898 at Kawit, Cavite, Antipolo formally joined the revolutionary government and it was made the capital of Morong. But when the country was occupied by the Americans on June 4, 1899, the revolutionary government was transferred to the town of Tanay.

During the Second World War (1941-1945) many able-bodied men from Antipolo joined the Philippine Scout and the USAFFE and fought in the bloody battle of Bataan. Two guerilla units continued the struggle during the Japanese occupation. They were the HUNTERS ROTC under Miguel Ver and Terry Adevoso and the MARKING FIL-AMERICAN TROOP which was established and led by Marcos Villa Agustin more popularly known under the name of Brig. General Agustin Marking. Many inhabitants were tortured and killed by the Japanese, among them are: Mayor Pascual Oliveros and son Reynaldo; Padre Eusebio Carreon; Padre Ariston Ocampo; Sis. Ma. Elizabeth Cagulanas, RVM; Sis. Ma. Consuelo Recio, RVM; Antonio Masangkay and Alfonso Oliveros. The liberation of Antipolo from the Japanese forces was bloody and devastating. February 17, 1945, Antipolo was heavily bombarded by American planes. In the midst of widespread conflagration and heavily civilian casualties, the people of Antipolo evacuated at Sitio Kulaike and up to towns of Angono, Santolan and Markina. They brought with them the Virgin of Antipolo from Quiapo church on October 15, 1945.

After the civil government was restored in 1901 by the Americans, Valentin Sumulong was became the first Presidente (Alkalde) of the town. The Province of Morong was renamed Rizal Province and some of the towns near Manila were made part of the province. The next Presidente of the town were Tranquilino Oldan and Severino Oliveros. During their incumbencies in 1908, Antipolo was honored with the appointment of Juan Sumulong as the first Judge for land registration and later member of the Phlippine Commission. Francisco Dimanlig and Ambrosio Masangkay also became Presidentes of the town. In 1913, the sitios of Mayamot and Bulao became part of Antipolo. After this, Roberto De Jesus, Federico Asuncion and Sixto Pedracio served as Presidentes.

January 1, 1919 under Executive Act. No. 57, Teresa was segregated from Antipolo. Not long after, roads wee built connecting Taytay and Antipolo, then, public transportation became available. When Cornelio Lawis became Mayor of the town, he improved the roadways by putting stones over them. The first town hall was erected in 1925 during the incumbency of Mayor Jose Carigma. Juan Sumulong was elected Senator under Partido Demokrata and Marcelino Santos succeeded as mayor in Antipolo. In 1930, Pascual Oliveros became mayor of Antipolo and electric services reached the town proper. After the 2 nd World War, the Antipoleños rebuilt their homes and their lives from the ashes of war. Led by Mayor Manuel Seranillo, Padre Francisco Avendano, Jose Lawis and Leoncio Anclote, the people built a temporary church and turned the Virgin of Antipolo was held starting at the hills of Pinagmisahan headed by Padre Francisco Avendano. On November 11, 1947, Mayor Isaias Tapales was inaugurated as mayor of the town. Jose R. Olivares was re-elected Municipal Mayor in the 70's, with Felix B. Marinas as the Vice Mayor, they completed the construction of the Municipal town hall.

When the EDSA revolt broke out in 1986, many residents joined the people's revolt at the EDSA after which President Corazon Aquino was installed as President of the Revolutionary Government, the town officials were replaced. Named Officer-In-Charge was Francisco de Jesus while Felix B. Marinas remained as Vice Mayor who became the OIC after the death of De Jesus. Before the elections on January 18, 1988, Marinas was replaced as OIC by Dr. Rodrigo Ambas. In 1988 Mayor Daniel S. Garcia was elected and remained as Mayor of Antipolo until the expiration of his term in 1998.

Hinulugang Taktak was declared a national historical shrine under Republic Act 6964 sponsored by then Congressman Francisco "Komong" Sumulong on September 18, 1990. On February 13, 1998, then President Fidel V. Ramos signed into the law of bill jointly sponsored by Congressman Gilbert "Bibit" Duavit and Egmidio "Ding" Tanjuatco, making the municipality of Antipolo into a component city of the Province of Rizal. Republic Act No. 8508 became the charter of the City of Antipolo in a plebiscite called for the purpose and Antipolo acquired corporate existence as the City of Antipolo. Following its new status, in the election held on May 11, 1998, Angelito C. Gatlabayan was first elected City Mayor of Antipolo and Agripino G. Garcia as his Vice Mayor. Victor R. Sumulong, son of the illustrious Filipino Senator Lorenzo Sumulong was elected Congressman of the lone district of Antipolo. From: antipolo.gov.ph

Local Government Unit LGU of Antipolo City, Philippines

The Sangguniang Panlungsod is composed of the City (Municipality) Vice-Mayor as Presiding Officer, regular Sanggunian members (Councilors), the President of the Association of Barangay Captains and the President of the Sangguniang Kabataan.

They shall exercise and perform the legislative powers and duties as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. Shall consider and conduct thorough study all matters brought to their attention and consequently pass resolutions, enact ordinances and to introduce recommendations.

Budget of Municipalities and Cities: The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. It has been decentralized since 1991. It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem. "IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!".

Absolutely NO need for FEDERALISM. It is a ploy to give the Bangsamoro an Islamic State and finance the religion of Islam. It violates the constitution's "separation of church and state". We need a representation of a MINIMUM of one SENATOR per REGION..
Contrary to Pres. Duterte's ranting (July 2019): Elected public officials can't be suspended by the DILG or the office of the president unless an official complaint has been filed. Republic Act 7160 chapter 4.

Elected officials of Antipolo City for the term of 2019-2022
City Mayor: YNARES, ANDENG (NPC) 235,548 City Vice-Mayor: Pining Gatlabayan (NPC) 227,054 House Representative: 1st District: PUNO, ROBBIE (NUP) 107,140 2nd District: ACOP, DOKTORA (NUP) 127,695
City Councilors
1st District DE GUZMAN, DOC RICO (NUP) 84,180 SAY, SUSAN (NUP) 81,809 CAMACHO, KUYA ARNEL (NUP) 80,860 TAPALES, JAY (NUP) 79,820 ZAPANTA, LEMUEL MARLOWE (NUP) 78,028 OLDAN, AGNES (NUP) 76,966 ALTAMIRANO, SUPERMAN (NUP) 76,249 PIMENTEL, PHILIP (NUP) 71,322	2nd District ACOP, DOK BONG (NPC) 124,407 LEYVA, LONI (NPC) 94,470 TAPALES, PAUI (NPC) 92,729 HUERTAS, ATTY. JOEL (NPC) 84,060 MASANGKAY, TONY (NPC) 83,156 O'HARA, EDWARD (NPC) 80,008 ARANAS, NIXON (NPC) 74,043 ZAPANTA, ALFRED (LP) 72,593

Elected officials of Antipolo City for the term of 2016-2019
City Mayor: Jun Ynares City Vice-Mayor: Pining Gatlabayan House Representative: 1st District: Maria Cristina Puno 2nd District: Romeo Acop
City Councilors
1st District Susan Say Ronald Barcena Kuya Arnel Camacho Pablo Oldan Jr. Supermanrobert Altamirano Jay Tapales Philip Pimentel Lemuel Marlowe Zapanta	2nd District Dok Bong Acop Loni Leyva Paui Tapales Christian Alarcon Tony Masangkay Edwad O'hara Nixon Aranas Eddie Lagasca

:Elected officials of Antipolo City for the term of 2013-2016
Mayor of Antipolo City: Ynares, Casimiro III Alcantara - NATIONALIST PEOPLES' COALITION Vice-Mayor of Antipolo City: Leyva, Ronaldo Limongco - LIBERAL PARTY 1nd District House of Representative of Antipolo City DE GUZMAN, ENRICO - NATIONAL UNITY PARTY 2nd District House of Representative of Antipolo City HUERTAS, JOEL - NATIONALIST PEOPLES' COALITION
City Councilors
1st District Councilors of Antipolo City: Tapales, Christian Jay Carrillo Barcena, Ronald Romero Zapanta, Lemuel Marlowe Gaya Lawis, Juanito Gatlabayan Oldan, Pablo Jr. Santos Altamirano, Robert Jr. Ancheta Camacho, Arnel Mariano Pimentel, Felipe Cariaso	2nd District Councilors of Antipolo City: Gatlabayan, Josefina Galang Acop, Philip Conrad Marrero Leyva, Catalino Maricaban Alarcon, Christian Edward Oriel Tapales, Irvin Paulo Carrillo Zapanta, Alfred Jarlego Masangkay, Antonio Oliveros Gatlabayan, Celestino Martinez

Elected officials of Antipolo City for the term of 2010-2013
Mayor of Antipolo City: Danilo Olayvar Leyble Vice-Mayor of Antipolo City: Susan Garcia Say
Councilors of Antipolo City
1st District: Alexander Serranillo Marquez Prudencio Marco Aquino Bernard Leo Umale Zapanta Pablo Santos Oldan Jr. Juanito Gatlabayan Lawis Troadio Lontoc Reyes Eufracio Maricaban Tapales Mario Gatlabayan Garcia	2nd District: Ronaldo Limongco Leyva Christian E Oriel Alarcon Edward Rolluqui O'Hara Corazon Cils Braga Celestino Martinez Gatlabayan Edilberto Ubaldo Lagasca Zacarias Leonardo Tapales Nixon Realubit Aranas

Elected officials of Antipolo City for the term of 2007-2010

Vice-Mayor: Lorenzo M. Zapanta

Barangay's power and authority: A must read for all barangay officials

This is the "Barangay Code of the Philippines".

A Barangay Clearance is NEEDED in order to get a Business License.
So why is the barangay name not in most business addresses?
Ask your Barangay Captain/Chairman to create a Resolution to make it mandatory to put the barangay name in all Business addresses.

Every Government Unit in the Philippines is within a Barangay. The municipal hall, city hall, the provincial capitol building, and even the Malacañang Palace where the president resides is within a Barangay.

The barangay has power and authority over its domain. The improvement of the barangay rests on the barangay officials. The barangay chairman, the barangay council and the local businessmen forge the prosperity of the barangay. Not the president of the Philippines, senate, nor congress. Not the governor of the province, not the mayor nor council of the municipality or city. Poor barangays stay poor because of weak and/or ignorant(uninformed) barangay leaders.

When roads or any infrastructure need to be built, improved or repaired, all the barangay officials have to do is make a resolution and present it to the city or municipality council. The resolution will force the city/municipal council or responsible government office to hear the legitimate demands. "The squeaky wheel gets the grease."

Each city or municipality is represented by the "barangay association or federation". The elected president of the Association of Barangay Council and the President of Kabataan (SK) association each have a seat in the City/Municipality council. Their powers are the same and equal to the elected city/municipality councilors. They are there to help lobby the demands of the barangays. They are not there just to collect a big salary and rub elbows with the regular elected city/municipality council, but to also represent the needs of the barangays.

The duties of the barangay officials are specifically written in Chapter III(Punong Barangay) and Chapter IV (The Sangguniang Barangay). Read it..

Practically anything that has to do with the barangay, the barangay officials have a say on it and most likely the authority over it. The majority of the barangay officials are not aware of their duties and power. They depend on the city council or mayor. The elected barangay officials are afraid of the mayor and city/municipality's "Sangguniang Panlungsod". They are in fear of being ousted or removed from office. The truth is, the "Sangguniang Panlungsod" does not have the power to remove or suspend any elected barangay officials from office. Only the COURT OF LAW can do this (judicial branch of the government). Elected public officials can't be suspended by the DILG or the office of the president unless an official complaint has been filed, there must be proof and there must be due process. Republic Act 7160 chapter 4, Section 60. Information is power. Be informed. Do not be intimidated by the president, senator, congressman, governor, mayor, vice-mayor, or councilors. Do your job.

The control of traffic is not up to the city council or chief of police. It is controlled by the barangay. If the barangay needs traffic enforcers, the barangay can make a resolution to demand it from the city or municipality council. When the electric coop or the water district do not maintain their lines, the barangay can directly demand for the maintenance from the utility companies. No need to wait for city council.

The citizens also has the power to make demands to the barangay officials. In case the officials get blinded. Simply file an official complaint with the barangay secretary naming the Punong barangay as the respondent representing the barangay.

If the power lines are sagging, don't go to the power company, go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the power company.

If the water lines are busted, don't wait for the water company, go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the water company.

If the potholes in the road are not fixed, don't wait for the The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the DPWH.

Are you beginning to get the point?

Cleaning the shorelines, drainage systems, streets, rivers, and parks within your barangay is YOUR responsibility. You are accountable for this. It is not the responsibility of the City/Municipality officials. The citizens and officials of the barangay are responsible. Stop blaming others.

BUDGET: As far as the preparation for the budget expenditures, it starts at the barangay level, then moves on to cities, municipalities, provinces and regions. The barangays need to exercise their authority. They need to put their yearly budget together for their administration and future projects. The majority of the barangays leave this job to the municipality and city. This is so wrong. Then when the budget doesn't come or is lacking, they complain.
The budget for the barangays does go to the City or Municipality, but simply for holding and later distribution. The city or municipality DOES NOT approve the budget. It was already approved by congress. The city or municipality simply "distributes" the approved budget.
The bureau of internal revenue is in cahoots to subdue the barangays, municipalities and provinces. They call the rightful shares to the taxes collected as "Internal Revenue Allotment Dependency". It is not a dependency. It is the lawful and rightful share of the LGU as specified in "TITLE III, SHARES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN THE PROCEEDS OF NATIONAL TAXES, CHAPTER I, Allotment of Internal Revenue Taxes, Section 284."
"IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!", it does not exist anymore. The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. "Budgetary planning has been DECENTRALIZED since 1991". It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.
DURING ELECTIONS: Where do City and Municipality politicians go to campaign? They seek the support of the Barangay officials. They plead to the barangay folks for the votes. Even the candidate for president. But after the election they ignore you. Do not ever forget the power of the barangay.

Ignorance keeps the pinoys thinking that Manila rules. Be informed, be educated and make your barangay prosper.

Absolutely NO need for FEDERALISM. It is a ploy to give the Bangsamoro an Islamic State where the religion of Islam is financed by the Philippine government. Bangsamoro will be a HOMELAND not for all Filipinos but for only the Muslim Filipinos. It violates the constitution's "separation of church and state". Religion is always good for the people but it should never be embraced or financed by government. Tax exemption is not tantamount to financing. Every non-profit organization is tax-exempt.

Businesses in Antipolo City, Philippines

How to Improve Your Business and Livelihood

The Philippine Livelihood Program: The Philippine government provides several programs to enhance the livelihood of the Filipino people. The department of Science and Technology through its Technology Research Center (TRC) regurlarly conducts various types of hands-on and personalized training programs.

DOST - Website
UPLiFT stands for Urban Program for Livelihood Finance and Training. - Website
DSWD Pro-poor and Livelihood Programs - Website

Take a picture of your Business (from a Sari-Sari Store to a Mega Mall). Upload that picture here in zamboanga.com and that picture can immediately be your business webpage. It is that easy. Here are two examples of how a picture becomes the webpage of the business: FHM Garden Grill and Catering and ABC Shopping Center

Give your business a good description. Add your address and contact number if available.

Possible Businesses

Auto, Trucks, Motorcycle and Bicycle dealers
Banks, Lending Firms, Pawnshops, and Financial Institutions
Clinics, Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals
Pharmacies, Drug Stores, Agri-Vets
Convenient Stores, Hardware and Supplies, General Stores, Sari-Sari Stores, Internet-Cafes
Department Stores and Appliance Stores
Supermarket, wet market, Fish Markets
Hotels, Motels, Pension Houses, Boarding houses and Resorts
Repair Shops: Shoe repair, Cellphone, Bikes (bicycles), motorcycles etc...
Restaurants, Carenderias, Coffee Shops, and Bakeries (Bakeshops)
Salons, Spas, Beauty Shops and Barber Shops
Gas Stations, Water Stations, Propane Stations

Real Estate or Properties for Sale or Lease in Antipolo City, Philippines

If you have real estate property, whether its commercial, residential, farm land, or just an empty lot in Antipolo City, you can list that property for free.
Click to VIEW, EDIT or ADD Realty Listings.
You can list your House and lot or farm land for sale for free here in Z-Wiki
If you are a real estate developer, you can list your subdivision, condominiums, high rises, apartment complexes, shopping strips or malls, open market developments here for Free.

Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Antipolo City, Philippines

The name of your church, mosque, or place of worship can be listed in this community page. Take a picture of the facade of your church or place of worship and it can be posted here. We can even provide you with a free webpage. You can enter the data (story about your place of worship) here yourself, email the information or pictures to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or via Facebook.

FILIPINOS WAKE UP! THE TAXES YOU PAID ARE USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO EXCLUSIVELY FINANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM.
Freedom of religion, yes. Equality, yes. But no favoritism.

Schools in Antipolo City, Philippines

Take a picture of your school building(s) and send your pictures via email to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or message me via Facebook. I will then post the pictures in this page.

Due to Covid19: Pursuant to the instructions of President Roa Duterte, and as recommended by the DepEd, classes for the year 2021-2022 will be opened but will be monitored.

List of schools: >>> click

PUBLIC NOTICE: Why pretend that the National language of the Philippines is Tagalog? It should be English. To be a Teacher, doctor, lawyer, engineer, architect, nurse, computer technician; what books do you learn from? English books of course. All your tests are in English. The constitution of the Philippines is written in English. All the laws and new laws introduced by congress are in English. For that matter, you can't be a teacher in a school system unless you know English. The "Licensure Exam for Teachers" is in ENGLISH! Who are these people forcing Tagalog down our throats? Tagalog is simply one of the many dialects of the Philippines. Keep your dialects but learn and be fluent and proficient in ENGLISH.

The name of your school in Antipolo City can be listed here. You can list it like this:

Name of School. Private or Public. It can be an elementary school, high school, college.
- Address of your school
- Telephone Number
- Principal of the school

You can also create a webpage for your school. We can help you.

Economy of Antipolo City, Philippines

If you have an article that talks about the improvement of the economy of Antipolo City you can post that article here. If you come across any news item that talks about the economy of Antipolo City, you may post it here. Of course you have to reference the writer of the article. Any improvement to transportation, power and service usually improves the economy of the community, so go ahead and report that too.

Jobs in Antipolo City

If you have a job available and that job is within Antipolo City, Philippines, you may post it here.
Remember to be as descriptive as possible and to post your Company name, Contact person, physical address, email address and Phone number.
Post expiration of Job Application. Go ahead and Click HERE to Insert your job offer in the "Jobs in Antipolo City" page.

Natural Resources of Antipolo City, Philippines

Protect the environment

Sewer Systems of the Philippines

It is sad but true that as of the year 2012 the rivers of the Philippines continue to be the #1 Sewer Systems of the Philippines.

Protect & Save the Rivers. Do not let your sewer drain into the river. Your community can be the first to initiate this project.
Build your riverbank protection with a built-in gutter system. Reforest within Ten Years - Guaranteed!

Plant More Trees

Let us plant more trees in every barangay in the entire Philippines. It does not make any difference if the barangay is urban, partially urban or rural; we need more trees. Trees will prevent erosion, provide oxygen, prevent green house effect, and even a place of business for the shade tree mechanic.

The Philippines is a tropical country and practically anything will grow. The DENR has the planting trees project that goes on every year. Lots of picture taking for the media. Planting trees one by one is the "human" way of doing it. This individual planting of trees is good if done to "line" the roads and highways with trees or along fences or property divisions, or if you have a plantation.

To reforest the nation of the Philippines we have to plant trees the "mother nature" way. Sow the seeds during the rainy season. Go deep into "bald" forests and plant trees by sowing seeds. If there's not enough volunteers to do this, use the military helicopters to fly over the designated areas and sow the seeds.

Guaranteed within a few years, The Philippines will be lush again. >>Read More

Save The Rivers in the Philippines. They are Dying.

We are using our rivers as our sewer system. If you ask a Filipino, "Are the Filipinos a clean people?" The answer is an automatic, "Yes!". However, the Filipinos are suffering from the same disease or attitude as most people do, and that is the "NIMBY" disease or "NIMBY" attitude. (NIMBY) Not In My Back Yard. So it is OK to dump my garbage and sewer there. Not mine! Someone else will take care of it.

This attitude is killing our rivers. Your great-grandparents, grandparents or parents were once proud to tell the stories of how they enjoyed swimming in the river behind your house or nearby. However, you can't say the same or tell the same stories to your kids or grand kids. Why? Because your generation is killing the river.

Contact:

Secretary Roy Cimatu - since May 8, 2017
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
+63-2-929-6626
osec@denr.gov.ph

Potable Water

We have so much water in the Philippines and yet very little to drink.

Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Instead of relying too much on Diesel fuel and Coal to generate the majority of Philippine's Electrical energy Supply, we can concentrate more on renewable and sustainable source of energy such as: Hydro Power, Solar Power, and Wind Power and thermal energy conversion. We have too many black outs.

Tourists Attractions of Antipolo City, Philippines

Help us post some interesting pictures. This will help boost the local economy of the community. Anything that is unique or anything that stands out in your community may be a tourist attraction.
Landmarks are usually photographed a lot by visitors. Send your pictures via email to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or via Facebook.

Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of Antipolo City, Philippines

In the Philippines a fiesta is usually celebrated in barrios or barangays. It is the official holiday of the LGU, the barangay. Filipinos love fiestas. It is a time for joy and celebration. A fiesta is of Spanish origin and is usually commemorated in association with a christian patron saint. Most barangays whose population have been clustered by Muslims(Moros) and their population is more than that of the Christians, the celebration of the fiesta have been cancelled and replaced with the Hari Raya or Eid al-Fitr.

The cities or municipalities usually have yearly festivals where all the barangays participate. The cities or municipalities hold contests for the best floats in parades.

Your Story about Antipolo City, Philippines

Create you own personal page about the barangay in the municipality or City you live in. Title it like so for specificity: "Mybarangay, MyCityMunicipality, Myprovince, Philippines by MyFirstname Mylastname". You can update and edit this page anytime and anyway you want. It does not have to follow the standard format of the main wiki. It is your page. A link to your page will be inserted in this main barangay page. Here is an example page.

If you want the tittle to be more generic then do this: "Philippines by Your name". You can insert your picture of anywhere in the Philippines in this page. This will be your personal WIKI social media page.

You can talk about your personal experiences, your advocacies, the environmental conditions of your barangay, municipality, city or province.

The oldest man or woman in Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines

Do you know who the oldest man or woman is in your community of Antipolo City. Zamboanga.com is starting this inquiry in order to honor the older generation of the Philippines. Please provide the full name and date of birth of the elder living in Antipolo City. We will then post your entry in the Oldest Man or Woman in the Philippines page.

Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines supports Philippine Cycling

Philippine Cycling is about cycling in the Philippnes. Philippine Cycling helps promote bike races, cycling clubs, bicycle tours, and the development of bicycle trails. Activities are coordinated with bike shops and cycling clubs throughout the Philippines to promote the fun of riding bikes. Philippine Cycling will be coordinating events with tour of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Road biking and mountain bikings will be promoted by Philippine Cycling.
Cycling Activity to Participate In

Your cycling activity can be posted here and it will be shown in all the Provincial, City, Municipal and Barangay pages. Your 2015 Cycling Race or Activity can be Posted here.

ILOILO CITY, April 27-May 2, 2015 (PNA) – Some 5,000 bikers are expected to join the second Iloilo Bike Festival slated April 27-May 2, 2015 as the city continues to aspire to become a bike-able walkable metropolis. The activity that supported by the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) and Megaworld Iloilo aims to promote Iloilo as a safe and bike friendly city, promote the share-a-road movement encourage Ilonggos to commute via biking and raise Ilonggos awareness on the benefits of biking on health, safety and environment concerns. Read More....
CYCLING Le Tour de Filipinas 2015 set as country celebrates 60 years of top-caliber cycling Feb 1 to Feb 4 2015 - View the result of the race: A four stage race. Stage 1 starts in Balanga and back to Balanga for a 126K race Feb 1, 2015 (Sunday); stage 2 starts in Balanga, Bataan to Iba, Zambales for a 154.7 K race Feb 2, 2015 (Monday); stage 3 starts in Iba, Zambales to Lingayen, Pangasinan for a 150.1K race Feb 3, 2015 (Tuesday); stage 4 starts in Lingayen, Pangasinan to Baguio City, Benguet for a 101.7K race Feb 4, 2015 (Wednesday). For a total distance of 532.5 Kms. Read More >>>
Ronda Pilipinas: Feb 8 - 27 2015:>> Discovering young riders for the national team will be the main objective of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2015 when the country’s premiere cycling race hits the road on Feb. 8 in Butuan City. Ronda Pilipinas executive project director Moe Chulani said the international multistage bikathon, which ends on Feb. 27, will have two qualifying legs of four stages each in Mindanao and the Visayas where the top riders will advance to face a tough foreign challenge in the six-stage Luzon finale. Read More>>>

Antipolo City, Philippines Photo Gallery

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