San Jose del Monte

San Jose del Monte is a component suburban city in the province of Bulacan in Central Luzon, Philippines.^[4] It is bordered by the cities of Caloocan and Quezon of Metro Manila in the south, by the town of Rodriguez, Rizal in the east, the towns of Santa Maria and Marilao in the west and Norzagaray in the north. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 574,089 people,^[3] making it the 18th most populated city in the Philippines.

San Jose del Monte is home of one of the biggest resettlement area in the Philippines, Sapang Palay resettlement in 36 barangays (pop: 250,000) and others like Pabahay 2000 in Muzon (pop: 106,603) Towerville in Minuyan Proper, (pop: 38,846) and 40 others scattered along the city. People living here came from former squatters along creeks, esteros, riverbanks and railway tracks of Paco, Pandacan, Sta. Ana and Tondo, all in Manila, as well as the fringes of Fort Bonifacio in Makati (now part of Taguig). Some were squatters in private and government land in Parañaque and Quezon City.^[5] The city's mayor is Arthur B. Robes while Vice Mayor Efren Bartolome, Jr. heads the Sangguniang Panglungsod. The city is represented in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Florida "Ate Rida" P. Robes.

History

Early accounts on the founding of this town, as gathered from the old people, yielded information that it was formerly a part of the town of Meycauayan. The town reportedly got its name from Saint Joseph whose statue was found was a veritable forest; the hunters called it San Jose Del Monte. In all probability, the hunters reported their find to the parish priest of Meycauayan. It was said that the priest built a stone church at the site where the town proper is now located. The statue was installed in the new church. Extant Catholic Church records reveal that the first parish priest was Father Antonio de Moral. He took charge of the parish in 1845. The first town inhabitants came from Meycauayan. During the revolt against Spain, the town became a battleground between the Katipuneros and the Spain forces. The revolutionists lost and the vengeful Spanish soldiers burned down the settlement. The town people fled for their lives to nearby towns. At the advent of the American rule, it was made a part of Sta. Maria until 1918 when the town was created and Ciriaco Gallardo was appointed the first municipal president. Public schools were opened at the start of the American regime but due to the scarcity of the population, the highest grade organized was the fourth grade.

During the Japanese occupation, the town became an ideal hiding place of the local recognized guerrillas because of the town's hilly and wooden terrain. When the combined Filipino and American troops were came, peace reigned but not for long. At the height of the Huk activity, the town was raided on October 10, 1950. The Huks burned down the town hall. The town was raided for the second time on March 21, 1951. The Huks did not succeeded because of the precautionary measures instituted by the town officials. The Huk menace was gradually eliminated until the town became peaceful and progressive as we find it today. With the coming of recent settlers to San Jose Del Monte, its population increased tremendously. In the past few years several residential subdivisions have been established here to accommodate the spilled-over population of Metro Manila. Its proximity to Manila and Quezon City had made San Jose del Monte an ideal place for a quite and peaceful living. The place is hilly with a mountain background, the Sierra Madre that provides a panoramic backdrop to the town. San Jose del Monte promises to become one of the industrial sites in this part of the province with the way things are going.

Barangays

San Jose del Monte is divided into two districts for representation purposes. It is politically subdivided into 59 barangays of which 23 barangays comprise the first district while 36 compose the second district.

No.	Barangay	District	Postal code	Population 01-May-00	Population 2012	Population growth rate
1	Ciudad Real	1st	3023	1,935	3,070	-7.08%
2	Dulong Bayan	1st	3023	5,440	8,774	34.71%
3	Francisco Homes-Guijo	1st	3023	5,242	5,635	2.71%
4	Francisco Homes-Mulawin	1st	3023	9,263	11,888	15.27%
5	Francisco Homes-Narra	1st	3023	5,425	7,269	36.02%
6	Francisco Homes-Yakal	1st	3023	2,875	3,903	15.79%
7	Gaya-Gaya	1st	3023	7,148	18,737	38.51%
8	Graceville	1st	3023	22,671	44,514	44.10%
9	Gumaoc - Central	1st	3023	2,704	3,484	26.11%
10	Gumaoc - East	1st	3023	3,854	5,237	36.53%
11	Gumaoc - West	1st	3023	5,288	8,785	35.89%
12	Kaybanban	1st	3023	1,643	2,970	47.05%
13	Kaypian	1st	3023	18,530	30,105	41.98%
14	Maharlika	1st	3023	2,793	3,210	11.71%
15	Muzon	1st	3023	47,010	103,000	76.24%
16	Paradise III	1st	3023	2,186	3,907	47.35%
17	Poblacion	1st	3023	1,886	2,360	15.22%
18	Poblacion I	1st	3023	2,882	4,117	38.03%
19	San Isidro	1st	3023	1,811	3,367	27.06%
20	San Manuel	1st	3023	8,107	14,122	27.82%
21	San Roque	1st	3023	1,000	1,711	31.90%
22	Sto. Cristo	1st	3023	17,840	33,400	43.88%
23	Tungkong Mangga	1st	3023	6,097	19,491	34.64%
24	Minuyan I	2nd	3024	3,079	3,807	10.72%
25	Minuyan II	2nd	3024	4,532	6,146	4.72%
26	Minuyan III	2nd	3024	2,327	3,328	18.22%
27	Minuyan IV	2nd	3024	3,492	4,722	24.03%
28	Minuyan V	2nd	3024	2,535	2,724	9.75%
29	Bagong Buhay I	2nd	3024	5,621	6,888	20.44%
30	Bagong Buhay II	2nd	3024	3,521	5,910	19.31%
31	Bagong Buhay III	2nd	3024	3,903	4,757	19.83%
32	San Martin I	2nd	3024	3,207	4,049	25.54%
33	San Martin II	2nd	3024	2,771	3,419	19.31%
34	San Martin III	2nd	3024	2,609	3,382	13.91%
35	San Martin IV	2nd	3024	2,939	3,894	28.10%
36	Sta. Cruz I	2nd	3024	2,997	2,414	7.5%
37	Sta. Cruz II	2nd	3024	2,798	3,744	10.51%
38	Sta. Cruz III	2nd	3024	2,058	2,432	19.68%
39	Sta. Cruz IV	2nd	3024	2,623	2,706	23.83%
40	Sta. Cruz V	2nd	3024	3,128	4,143	16.78%
41	Fatima I	2nd	3024	2,850	3,034	9.75%
42	Fatima II	2nd	3024	1,785	2,116	11.82%
43	Fatima III	2nd	3024	1,461	1,861	23.20%
44	Fatima IV	2nd	3024	1,837	2,294	16.93%
45	Fatima V	2nd	3024	2,029	2,937	33.91%
46	San Pedro	2nd	3024	12,096	14,833	13%
47	Citrus	2nd	3024	13,066	23,970	45.75%
48	San Rafael I	2nd	3024	6,080	9,413	28.39%
49	San Rafael II	2nd	3024	3,457	3,699	-1.91%
50	San Rafael III	2nd	3024	3,112	3,248	-5.49%
51	San Rafael IV	2nd	3024	5,308	6,695	2.60%
52	San Rafael V	2nd	3024	2,544	3,091	9.87%
53	Assumption	2nd	3024	3,424	4,560	14.75%
54	Lawang Pare	2nd	3024	3,264	4,284	28.16%
55	Sto. Niño I	2nd	3024	2,363	3,068	-1.02%
56	Sto. Niño II	2nd	3024	2807	3,478	3.06%
57	St. Martin de Porres	2nd	3024	2,050	2,775	25.46%
58	Sapang Palay Proper	2nd	3024	3,576	5,538	24.89%
59	Minuyan Proper	2nd	3024	4,928	26,300	344.64%

Demographics

Population census of San Jose del Monte
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	142,047	—
1995	201,394	+6.76%
2000	315,807	+10.12%
2007	439,090	+4.65%
2010	454,553	+1.27%
2015	574,089	+4.55%

In the 2015 census, the population of San Jose del Monte was 574,089 people,^[3] with a density of 5,400 inhabitants per square kilometre or 14,000 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poblacion public market

Agriculture

Major agricultural crops are leafy vegetables, root crops (cassava as its OTOP ), pineapple, mango and coffee beans.

Livestock and poultry

The major income earner of the city is large- and small-scale swine production. There are 60 commercial livestock and poultry farms in the city. The major poultry producers are RFM, Vitarich and FELDAN.

A modern "Double AA" slaughterhouse started its operation in Pakulis, Bgy. Poblacion

Trade and commerce

The city has three major business district growth areas: Tungkong Mangga, Muzon and Sampol Market. They are in wholesale and retail trade.

The minor business districts include Towerville in Minuyan Proper, Palmera in Kaypian, Northgate in Sto. Cristo, Citrus, Poblacion I, Grotto in Graceville, Francisco Homes, Gumaoc and San Rafael III

Commercial and thrift banks, pawnshops and cooperatives provide financial services for the city.

Income

The city has experienced increased revenues in the past few years. The P607,782,085.98 gross income surpassing the gross income of Meycauayan City and Malolos City (capital) reported by the city treasury office and Commission on Audit for the 2008 fiscal year represented an increase of 15.96% from the 524,135,505.09 total in 2007.

The income in 2008 is comparable to the major cities and municipalities in Bulacan, such as Meycauayan, Malolos, Baliuag, Santa Maria and Marilao.

City government

City hall

Like other cities in the Philippines, San Jose del Monte is governed by a mayor and vice mayor elected to three-year terms. The mayor is the executive head and leads the city's departments in executing the city ordinances and improving public services. The vice mayor heads a legislative council consisting of 12 members 6 from District I and 6 from District II. The council is in charge of creating the city's policies.

San Jose del Monte, being a part of the Bulacan province, has its mayor in the city council headed the Area Integrated Development Authority (AIDA), AIDA is a special committee created during the term of former mayor Hon. Eduardo V. Roquero, M.D. through an executive order to concentrate on the improvement of 3 highly commercialized areas such as, Tungkong Mangga, Muzon, and Sampol areas.. This council formulates development plans that seeks to solve the problems and improve the conditions in the metropolis.

The city is divided into 59 barangays, which handle governance in a much smaller area. These barangays are grouped into two districts and the city has Lone District, which is represented by a congressman in the country's House of Representatives.

The city aims to continuously provide its constituents with basic services such as social services, health services, economic services, environmental protection, tourism, peace and order, infrastructure and human resources development.

Current city officials (2016–2019)

Position	Name	Party
Mayor	Arthur B. Robes	Liberal Party / Arangkada San Joseño
Vice Mayor	Efren C. Bartolome, Jr.	Liberal Party / Arangkada San Joseño
Representative	Florida "Ate Rida" P. Robes	Arangkada San Joseño
1st District
Councilors	Richard Maurice "Richie" M. Robes	National Unity Party
	Enry "Ryan" L. Santos	National Unity Party
	Jose "Joey" J. Abela	Liberal Party / Arangkada San Joseño
	Liezl Aguirre-Abat	National Unity Party
	Glenn M. Villano	National Unity Party
	Noli D. Concepcion	Liberal Party / Arangkada San Joseño
2nd District
Councilors	Irene B. Del Rosario	National Unity Party
	Enrique "Jon Jon" A. Delos Santos, Jr.	National Unity Party
	Argel Joseph V. Drio	National Unity Party
	Eumir B. Samera	National Unity Party
	Reynaldo H. Policarpio	National Unity Party
	Ryan Elfa	Liberal Party / Arangkada San Joseño
	Ex-Officio Members
ABC President	Noel B. Sagala¹ (Barangay Sto. Cristo)
SK President	Re-ann Mae Mendoza (Barangay Assumption)

^1 He replaced the former ABC President, Reynaldo Policarpio, who won as City Councilor of District II on July 1, 2013.

List of former municipal and city mayors

Main article: List of Mayors of City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

Municipal Mayors	Term
Eduardo V. Roquero M.D.	1988 - 1992
Reynaldo P. Villano	1992 - 1995
Eduardo V. Roquero M.D.	1995 - 2000

City Mayors	Term
Eduardo V. Roquero M.D.	2000 – 2004
Angelito M. Sarmiento	2004 – 2007
Eduardo V. Roquero M.D.^[6]	2007 – 2009
Reynaldo S. San Pedro (Acting)	2009
Angelito M. Sarmiento^[7]^[8]	2009 – 2010
Reynaldo S. San Pedro	2010 – 2016
Arthur B. Robes	2016 – Present

Tourism

San Jose is part of and promotes "There is more fun in the Philippines" campaign Department of Tourism (Philippines).

Mount Balagbag.

Mount Balagbag and Kaytitinga falls, in Barangay San Isidro. Is the main tourist attraction in the city.

VS Orchids Farm (Sto. Cristo) is the biggest orchids nursery and ornamental plants farm in Bulacan (owned by Ms. Rolita Spowart, 3 Manila Seedling Bank Foundation, Quezon City) Hundreds of orchids species are nurtured in this 1.8 hectares flora haven.

There are a variety of resorts where people can choose from if they are after a quick escape from the busy streets of Metro Manila.

Churches

1751/1854 St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church, Barangay Poblacion I (Roman Catholic Diocese of Malolos)

San Jose Churches include the 1936 Iglesia ng Diyos kay Kristo Hesus Haligi at Suhay ng Katotohanan (Church of God in Christ Jesus, Pillar and Support of the Truth), as well as:

St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church
Parokya ni San Pedro Apostol Church
San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Parish
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Shrine
Madre Alessadra House of Prayer

San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Parish Church

San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Parish Church (Pleasant Hills, Barangay San Manuel)

From 1986-2000, the Pleasant Hill community has been a sub-parish of St. Peter Parish, Tungkong Mangga under Rev. Fr. Manuel M. Manicad as the Parish Priest. On July 3, 2000, Rev. Fr. Mario Jose C. Ladra was appointed parish priest. On January 2004, some parish leaders and staff together with Fr. Mar prepared documents for the change of status of the parish from a quasi– parish to a full-pledged parish. Bishop Jose F. Oliveros, DD, Apostolic Administrator,Diocese of Malolos approved the request on January 27, 2004, Tuesday, the day when St. Joseph Healing Masses are held in honor of the parish’s Second Patron Saint. Immediately afterwards, the Canonical Establishment and Solemn Proclamation of the Parish of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila was set on March 14, 2004. Rev. Fr. Mario Jose C. Ladra was likewise installed as its First Parish.

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Shrine

Lourdes Church (Graceville)

The six hectares Lourdes Shrine Complex (Church and the Grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary) with the 'Miracle Spring' is a popular Holy Week destination for Catholic devotees. Inaugurated on February 11, 1965, owner Anita Guidote-Guanzon decided to build the Grotto for she was cured of cancer upon her return from a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, in 1961. The Grotto also features a Calvary Hill with life-size statues that depict the 14 Stations of the Cross, and a Rosary Hill with 155 giant concrete beads. The complex is now run by Marietta Guidote-Guanzon Picache vda. de Holmgren, Anita’s eldest child, after the matriarch died on March 31, 1990.It is an exact replica of the Lourdes Grotto in France

Infrastructure

Transportation

The city is serviced by bus routes going to and from, among others, Sapang Palay, Baclaran district in Parañaque, Muntinlupa (Alabang), Taguig (FTI), Makati, Quiapo and Sta. Cruz districts in Manila, Novaliches district in Quezon City and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA. Jeepney routes also ply the roads between the city and neighboring cities and towns in Metro Manila and Bulacan province.

Quirino Highway

San Jose del Monte's road network has a total length of 211.43 km. (not including the Bulacan-Rizal-Cavite Regional Expressway/BRMCREx). The following are the main arteries of San Jose del Monte's road network which link the 59 barangays with Metro Manila and the rest of Bulacan.

Quirino Highway is a vital national road which stretches from the town of Norzagaray to North Caloocan City and the rest of Quezon City.
Bocaue - San Jose Road, also called Gov. Fortunato Halili Avenue, is a vital provincial road which links the city passing through Tungkong Mangga (Tungko) via Muzon to the town of Sta. Maria, Bocaue and to the North Luzon Expressway.
Sapang Palay Road - Sta. Maria Road links the Sapang Palay Resettlement Project to town of Sta. Maria passing through Brgy. Bulac, Brgy. Catmon & Brgy. Patag in the said town.
San Jose - Marilao Road links the city with the municipality of Marilao and to the North Luzon Expressway. This is now a permanent full exit.
Sapang Palay Road links the Sapang Palay Resettlement Project to Quirino Highway and in the opposite end to Sapang Palay Proper.
Igay Road links the upper barangay to Quirino Highway and Rodriguez, Rizal (formerly town of Montalban, Rizal).
Bulacan-Rizal-Manila-Cavite Regional Expressway is under construction. It can go to Rizal, Metro Manila, and Cavite.

Water

The bulk of the city's water requirement is being served by the City Water District, while some subdivisions have their own independent water supply system.

Power

Power distribution is being undertaken by the Manila Electric Company Meralco. The city hosts the biggest Transco (Napocor) sub-station in the country in Barangay Dulong Bayan.

Telecommunications/communications

Landline telephone systems are provided by the Digitel, PLDT, BayanTel and Globelines.

Internet service is available through SmartBro, Digitel, PLDT myDSL and Globe Broadband.

Mobile telephone services are provided by Smart Communications, Globe Telecom and Sun Cellular.

Social services

Housing

The city hosts 40 NHA resettlement projects of the national government and more than 150 residential subdivisions.

Health

The Ospital ng Lungsod ng San Jose del Monte, a public hospital, is managed and operated by the city government, with subsidy from the provincial government. Five rural health units and sub-centers service the immediate health care needs of the community.

Programs addressed by city health officials include campaign drives against dengue, rabies, malnutrition, and smoking in public. There is a drive for regular garbage collection .

Education

There are 2 schools offering elementary, secondary and tertiary education.

The city has now its own school division in compliance with R.A. 8797.

Bulacan State University operates a branch in San Jose del Monte. The city has a polytechnic college (Bulacan Polytechnic College, commonly known as BPC),located in Barangay Graceville. The town is also home of Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College, a Catholic School located in Sapang Palay.

Social welfare

The city complies with R.A. 6972, requiring every barangay to have a daycare center; 71 daycare centers are operating in the city.

Aside from the social welfare service accessible through the local government, non-government organizations provide social services to the socially, economically and physically disadvantage sectors in the city.

Recreational facilities

Covered courts

The newest addition to the city's sport facility is the "Covered Court" with a seating capacity of 2,500. This is the venue for Monday Program of the city government as well as the other activities, such as conventions, seminars and concerts. Not being used for days, thus it was used by Colegio de San Jose del Monte, for it's foundation day. The last foundation day was in August 24, 2016, on which it was the 20th foundation day, with a theme 20 Years of Faithful Servant Leadership.

The Cattle Creek Golf and Country Club is a favorite hub among retirees and business executives.

Protective services

The 65-man police force of San Jose del Monte is reinforced by other law enforcement groups such as Bantay Bayan, barangay police, private security guards another vigilant residents pursuing peace and order. The city Police Station maintains eight Kabayan Action Centers manned by officers acting as supervisors providing bond between police and community.

The fire station has five fire trucks to serve the city and other neighboring towns.

References

↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
↑ "Province: BULACAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
1 2 3 "Region III (CENTRAL LUZON)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
↑ NSCB - ActiveStats - PSGC Interactive - CITY: CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE
↑ Dino Balabo (August 8, 2013). "San Jose del Monte declares moratorium on relocation projects". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
↑ Died during incumbency on August 24, 2009.
↑ The Philippine Star, "Bulacan mayor unseated"
↑ "Sarmiento is new mayor in Bulacan town"

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Quezon City Manila	1	Quezon City	National Capital Region	2,936,116±0	11	Parañaque	National Capital Region	665,822±0	Davao City Caloocan
	2	Manila	National Capital Region	1,780,148	12	Dasmariñas	Calabarzon	659,019±0
	3	Davao City	Davao Region	1,632,991±0	13	Valenzuela	National Capital Region	620,422±0
	4	Caloocan	National Capital Region	1,583,978±0	14	Bacoor	Calabarzon	600,609±0
	5	Cebu City	Central Visayas	922,611±0	15	General Santos	Soccsksargen	594,446±0
	6	Zamboanga City	Zamboanga Peninsula	861,799±0	16	Las Piñas	National Capital Region	588,894±0
	7	Taguig	National Capital Region	804,915±0	17	Makati	National Capital Region	582,602±0
	8	Antipolo	Calabarzon	776,386±0	18	San Jose del Monte	Central Luzon	574,089±0
	9	Pasig	National Capital Region	755,300±0	19	Bacolod	Negros Island Region	561,875±0
	10	Cagayan de Oro	Northern Mindanao	675,950±0	20	Muntinlupa	National Capital Region	504,509±0

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