San Jose del Monte

San Jose del Monte
Component City

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Map of Bulacan showing the location of San Jose del Monte
San Jose del Monte

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°48′50″N 121°02′43″E / 14.8139°N 121.0453°E / 14.8139; 121.0453Coordinates: 14°48′50″N 121°02′43″E / 14.8139°N 121.0453°E / 14.8139; 121.0453
Country Philippines
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Bulacan
Congressional district Lone District of San Jose del Monte
Founded March 2, 1752
Cityhood September 10, 2000
Lone congressional district December 18, 2003
Barangays 59
Government[1]
 • Mayor Arthur Robes
 • Vice Mayor Efren Bartolome Jr.
Area[2]
 • Total 105.53 km2 (40.75 sq mi)
Elevation 100 m (300 ft)
Highest elevation 784 m (2,572 ft)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 574,089
 • Density 5,400/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) San Joseños
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 3023, 3024
IDD : area code  +63 (0)44
Income Class 1st Class
Classification Component City; Urban
Electricity Manila Electric Company
• Consumption 110.24 million kWh (2003)
Website www.csjdm.gov.ph

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

In March 1750, a decree from the Archbishop of Manila on the creation of new municipalities was announced in Lagulo Church in Meycauayan. The decree included the list of families who volunteered to be relocated. Where previously the only occupants were Itas and Dumagats, San Jose del Monte (SJDM) became a municipality as a result of reduccion from Meycauayan. These families brought with them rice, wine, nganga and salt from Lagulo (now Malhacan) in exchange for the wild pigs, deer, yantok and almasigan of the Itas and Dumagats. Solares, including intended lots for main roads, were peacefully distributed to the new occupants after being measured and surveyed.[6]

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.

The municipality of SJDM was founded on March 2, 1752. The population, not exceeding 200 people, belonged to the family of farmers and stonecutters of Libtong and Meycauayan. They lived a simple lifestyle and raised fish, root crops, vegetables, fruits and other natural products.[6]

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. The Japanese Imperial Army took over the local government of San Jose del Monte from 1942-1943. In resistance, the municipality formed its own guerrilla unit. SJDM experienced many casualties when the Americans bombed the Poblacion on January 11, 1945 and again on January 14, 1945. The Municipal Building was burned by dissidents on October 10, 1950. 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.

On September 10, 2000, SJDM was proclaimed as a Component City under Republic Act No. 8797. It is said to be the largest town in the whole province of Bulacan in terms of land area and population. Also known as the “Balcony of the Metropolis”, it is the first City in the province of Bulacan and recorded as the 86th City of the Philippines. On December 18, 2003, the City of San Jose became the 1st Lone Congressional District in Bulacan.[6]

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 (dao) 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
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 1,378—    
1918 3,141+5.65%
1939 5,826+2.99%
1948 5,363−0.92%
1960 9,329+4.72%
1970 18,704+7.19%
1975 59,021+25.92%
1980 90,732+8.98%
1990 142,047+4.59%
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%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][7][8][9]


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 Sapang Palay (Sampol). 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 then Mayor 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

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.[10] 2007 – 2009
Reynaldo S. San Pedro (Acting) 2009
Angelito M. Sarmiento[11][12] 2009 – 2010
Reynaldo S. San Pedro 2010 – 2016
Arthur B. Robes 2016 – Present

Tourism

San Jose del Monte 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 are the main tourist attractions in the city. A portion of the Angat Watershed Forest Reserve also extends to San Jose del Monte.

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)[13] Hundreds of orchids species are nurtured in this 1.8 hectares flora haven.[14]

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

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-fledged 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 Priest.[16]

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Shrine

Lourdes Church (Graceville)

The six hectares Lourdes Shrine Complex[17] (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[18][19][20][21][22]

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.

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 National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) 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 its 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.

People from San Jose del Monte

References

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  2. ↑ "Province: BULACAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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  5. ↑ Dino Balabo (August 8, 2013). "San Jose del Monte declares moratorium on relocation projects". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
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  7. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
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  9. ↑ "Province of Bulacan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. ↑ Died during incumbency on August 24, 2009.
  11. ↑ The Philippine Star, "Bulacan mayor unseated"
  12. ↑ "Sarmiento is new mayor in Bulacan town"
  13. ↑ http://www.csjdm.gov.ph/tourism-attractions.html
  14. ↑ http://www.csjdm.gov.ph/tourism-attractions.html
  15. ↑ http://www.csjdm.gov.ph/tourism-religious.html
  16. ↑ http://sanlorenzoruizparish.webs.com/
  17. ↑ http://www.csjdm.gov.ph/tourism-religious.html
  18. ↑ http://mb.com.ph/node/356579/demy#.UIKU-mEthD0
  19. ↑ http://www.localphilippines.com/attractions/1285/grotto-of-our-lady-of-lourdes
  20. ↑ http://www.bulacan.gov.ph/tourism/touristspot.php?id=24
  21. ↑ http://www.bulacan.gov.ph/sjdm/index.php
  22. ↑ http://www.csjdm.gov.ph/
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