| City of San Jose del Monte Lungsod ng San Jose del Monte |
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| Nickname(s): SJDM / CSJDM The First City of Bulacan ''The Evergreen City'' |
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  City of San Jose del Monte
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| Coordinates: 14°48′50″N 121°2′43″E / 14.81389°N 121.04528°ECoordinates: 14°48′50″N 121°2′43″E / 14.81389°N 121.04528°E | |||
| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | Region III | ||
| Province | Bulacan | ||
| Districts | Lone District of San Jose del Monte City | ||
| Barangays | 59 | ||
| Founded | March 2, 1752 | ||
| Cityhood | September 10, 2000 | ||
| Lone Congressional District | December 18, 2003 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Reynaldo S. San Pedro (2010-2013) | ||
| - Vice Mayor | Eduardo S. Roquero,Jr. (2010-2013) | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 105.53 km2 (40.7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 100 m (328 ft) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| - City | 315,807 | ||
| - Metro | Manila | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
| Zip code | SJDM 3023 Sapang Palay 3024 |
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| Area code(s) | Bulacan Code (044) / Manila Code (02) | ||
| Income Class | 1st Class | ||
| Classification | Component City; Urban | ||
| Demonym | San Joseños | ||
| Website | Website of San Jose del Monte City | ||
| Population Census of CSJDM | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 201,394 |
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| 2000 | 315,807 | 10.14% | |
| 2007 | 439,090 | 4.65% | |
The City of San Jose del Monte (CSJDM) (Filipino: Lungsod ng San Jose del Monte) is a first class urban component city[1] in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. It is bordered by Caloocan City and Quezon City, both in Metro Manila, in the south; by Rodriguez, Rizal in the east; Santa Maria and Marilao, both of Bulacan, in the west and Norzagaray, Bulacan in the north. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 439,090 inhabitants marking the 19th Most Populated City in the Philippines.
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Overview
San Jose del Monte has experienced serious economic sabotage, evidenced by the presence of major commercial banks, fast food chain outlets, real estates, and wide coverage of landline and cellular phone services.
It has its own representative to the House of Representative (Hon. Congressman Arthur B. Robes) having been separated from the fourth district of Bulacan in 2004.
Economy
Agriculture
- Major agricultural crops are leafy vegetables, root crops (cassava as its OTOP), pineapple, mango and coffee beans.
Livestock and poultry
- Major income earner of the city is still the swine production, large and small scale.
- Major poultry producers are RFM, Vitarich and FELDAN.
- There are a total of 60 commercial livestock and poultry farms in the city.
- Modern "Double AA" slaughterhouse started its operation in Pakulis, Bgy. Poblacion.
Trade and commerce
- The city has 3 major business district growth areas located in Tunkong Mangga, Muzon and Sampol Market. They are into wholesale and retail trade.
- Minor business district Towerville in Minuyan Proper, Palmera in Sto. Cristo, Northgate in Sto. Cristo, Citrus Oranges, Poblacion I, Grotto in Graceville and San Rafael III
- Commercial and Thrift Banks, Pawnshop and Cooperatives provide the financial requirements of the city.
Income
The city has experienced tremendous flood 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 & Commission on Audit for the 2008 fiscal year represented an increase of 15.96% from the 524,135,505.09 total in 2007 three years after.
The P607,782,085.98 income in 2008 has put the city at par with the major cities and municipalities in Bulacan like Meycauayan City, Malolos City, Baliuag and Santa Maria.
Social services
Housing
- The city hosts four (4) NHA resettlement projects of the national government and more than one hundred fifty (150) residential subdivisions.
Health
- The Ospital ng Lungsod ng San Jose del Monte, a public hospital, is now being managed operated by the city government, with subsidy from the provincial government.
- 5 Rural Health Units and sub-centers for the immediate health care needs of the community.
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Education
- To serve the educational needs of the city, there are 128 schools offering elementary, secondary and tertiary education
- The city has now its own school division in compliance with R.A. 8797.
- Bulacan State University-Sarmiento Campus. The city has a tie-up with Bulacan State University to operate a branch in San Jose del Monte.
- The city has a Polytechnic College known as Bulacan Polytechnic College commonly known as BPC located at new site in Barangay Graceville.
Public schools in the city
Primary
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District I
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District II
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Secondary
- Sapang Palay National High School
- Paradise Farms National High School
- San Jose del Monte National Trade School
- San Jose del Monte High School
- Muzon High School
- Towerville High School
- Kakawate High School
- San Martin National High School
- Graceville National High School
- San Jose del Monte Science High School[2] Approved by President Now Republic Act 9662
- Minuyan Proper National High School[3] Approved by President Now Republic Act 9661
- Kaypian National High School[4] (Proposed)
- Citrus National High School[5] (Proposed)
- Sto. Cristo National High School [6] (Proposed)
Colleges/universities
- Bulacan Polytechnic College - San Jose del Monte Campus
- Bulacan State University - Sarmiento Campus
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines - San Jose del Monte Campus [7](Proposed)
- San Jose del Monte Polytechnic State College [8](Proposed)
Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College (formerly Assumption Sapang Palay College) is a Catholic school whose rector is appointed by the bishop of the Diocese of Malolos. The city is also the home for two Catholic congregational schools: Siena College (under the Dominican order) and Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Bulacan (under the Franciscan order), both are administered by nuns. Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College is a Catholic college located in Bulacan.
The Bulacan State University Sarmiento Campus, was established in 1998. Mayor Sarmiento donated a 2-hectare lot in Kaypian, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan to the Bulacan State University that shall serve as an extension campus of the University. In June of the same year, BSU-SJDM opened its extension classes at the Sarmiento Garments bldg. In Poblacion. Through the act of generosity, BSU-SJDM was named after the Sarmientos, BSU-Sarmiento Campus. This endeavor, further enhanced a vision in the making, an institution that would offer quality education geared towards the vision of the University.
Social welfare
- The city complies with R.A. 6972, requiring every barangay to have a day care center. A total of 71 day care centers are operating in the city.
- Aside from the social welfare service accessible through the local government, various non-government organizations provide social services to the socially, economically and physically disadvantage sectors in the city.
Recreational facilities
- The newest addition to the City's sport facility is the COVERED COURT with a sitting capacity of 2,500. This is the venue for Monday Program of the city government as well as the other activities like conventions, seminars and concerts.
- The Cattle Creek Golf and Country Club, which 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 vigorously the peace and order in their respective places.
- The city Police Station maintains eight (8) Kabayan Action Centers manned by police officers acting as supervisors providing bond between police and community.
- The fire station has five (5) fire trucks to serve the city and other neighboring towns.
Transportation
The city is serviced by various bus routes going to and from, among others, Sapang Palay, Baclaran district in Pasay City, Muntinlupa (Alabang), Taguig City (FTI), Makati City, Quiapo and Sta. Cruz districts in Manila, Novaliches district in Quezon City and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA. Various jeepney routes also ply the roads between the city and neighboring cities and towns in Metro Manila and Bulacan province.
Infrastructure
Roads
San Jose del Monte's road network has a total length of 211.43 km. (except the 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 - a vital national road which stretches from the town of Norzagaray to North Caloocan City & rest of Quezon City.
- Bocaue - San Jose Road also called Gov. Fortunato Halili Avenue - 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 - the expressway that is under construction. It can go to Rizal, Metro Manila, and Cavite.
Water
The bulk of water requirement of the city is being served by the San Jose del Monte City Water District while some subdivisions have their own independent water supply system.
Power
Power distribution in the city is being undertaken by the Manila Electric Company Meralco. The city also hosts the biggest Transco (Napocor) sub-station in the country located in Barangay Dulong Bayan
Telecommunications/communications
Landline telephone systems are being provided by the Digitel, PLDT, BayanTel and Globelines.
Various internet service provider is available through SmartBro, Digitel, PLDT myDSL and Globe Broadband, which make research works and other accessibility through the net.
Mobile telephone services are provided by Smart, Globe Telecom, Red Mobile & Sun Cellular.
Postal Codes
- 3023 San Jose del Monte City
- 3024 Sapang Palay District
Cable television providers
- SkyCable (formerly Home Cable-Bulacan)
- SPC-New World Cable TV
- Cignal Digital TV
- Dream TV
City government
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.
City of San Jose del Monte, being a part of the Bulacan province, has its mayor in the City of San Jose del Monte Council headed the Area Integrated Development Authority (AIDA). This council formulates development plans that seeks to solve the problems and improve the conditions in the metropolis.
City of San Jose del Monte 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 where district is duly 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.
The City Seal
Current city officials (2010–2013)
| Position | Name | Party |
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| City Mayor | Reynaldo S. San Pedro | Lakas-Kampi-CMD/Team Key |
| City Vice Mayor | Eduardo S. Roquero Jr. | Lakas-Kampi-CMD/Team Key |
| Representative | Arturo B. Robes | Liberal/Team Key[9] |
| 1st District | ||
| City Councilors |
Efren C. Bartolome Jr. | Liberal/K4 Team |
| Nolly D. Concepcion | Lakas-Kampi-CMD/Team Key | |
| Janet D. Reyes | Lakas-Kampi-CMD/Team Key | |
| Allan Ray A. Baluyut | Liberal/K4 Team | |
| Glenn M. Villano | Liberal/K4 Team | |
| Giovanny B. Capricho | Liberal/K4 Team | |
| 2nd District | ||
| City Councilors |
Romeo H. Agapito | Liberal/K4 Team |
| Eumir B. Samera | Liberal/K4 Team | |
| Benjamin G. Acibal Jr. | Lakas-Kampi-CMD/Team Key | |
| John Levi P. Daluz | Liberal/K4 Team | |
| Rogelio D. Drio | Liberal/K4 Team | |
| Thelma D. San Pedro | Liberal/K4 Team | |
| Ex-Officio Members | ||
| ABC President | Bartolome B. Aguirre | Abante San Jose |
| SK President | Eriko M. Aguirre | Abante San Jose |
List of municipal and city mayors
| Municipal Mayors | Term |
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| Reynaldo A. Villano |
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| Eduardo V. Roquero M.D. |
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| Reynaldo A. Villano |
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| Eduardo V. Roquero M.D. |
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| City Mayors | Term |
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| Eduardo V. Roquero M.D. |
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| Angelito M. Sarmiento |
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| Eduardo V. Roquero M.D.[10] |
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| Reynaldo S. San Pedro (Acting) |
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| Angelito M. Sarmiento[11][12] |
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| Reynaldo S. San Pedro (elect) |
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Barangays & population
San Jose del Monte City 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 for the second district.
| No. | Barangay | Captain | District | Zip Code | Population 01-May-00 |
Population 01-Aug-07 |
Population growth rate |
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| 1 | Ciudad Real | Herminio C. Buguis | 1st | 3023 | 1,935 | 1,798 | -7.08% |
| 2 | Dulong Bayan | Bartolome B. Aguirre | 1st | 3023 | 5,440 | 7,299 | 34.71% |
| 3 | Francisco Homes-Guijo | Gaylord B. Almalbis | 1st | 3023 | 5,242 | 5,384 | 2.71% |
| 4 | Francisco Homes-Mulawin | Jerry L. Omaña | 1st | 3023 | 9,263 | 10,677 | 15.27% |
| 5 | Francisco Homes-Narra | Reynante B. Ponay | 1st | 3023 | 5,425 | 7,379 | 36.02% |
| 6 | Francisco Homes-Yakal | William R. Doctolero | 1st | 3023 | 2,875 | 3,329 | 15.79% |
| 7 | Gaya-Gaya | Eladio S. Bijasa | 1st | 3023 | 7,148 | 9,901 | 38.51% |
| 8 | Graceville | Melencio I. Garcia | 1st | 3023 | 22,671 | 32,670 | 44.10% |
| 9 | Gumaoc - Central | Alfredo D. Monares | 1st | 3023 | 2,704 | 3,410 | 26.11% |
| 10 | Gumaoc - East | Gloria P. Hermoso | 1st | 3023 | 3,854 | 5,262 | 36.53% |
| 11 | Gumaoc - West | Antonio B. Gaddi | 1st | 3023 | 5,288 | 7,186 | 35.89% |
| 12 | Kaybanban | Benedicta E. Lopez | 1st | 3023 | 1,643 | 2,416 | 47.05% |
| 13 | Kaypian | Zosimo B. Lorenzo | 1st | 3023 | 18,530 | 26,308 | 41.98% |
| 14 | Maharlika | Ma. Lourdes Dl. Piñera | 1st | 3023 | 2,793 | 3,120 | 11.71% |
| 15 | Muzon | Gerardo DS. Sarmiento | 1st | 3023 | 47,010 | 82,851 | 76.24% |
| 16 | Paradise III | Reynaldo D. Cardona | 1st | 3023 | 2,186 | 3,221 | 47.35% |
| 17 | Poblacion | Carminia C. Robes | 1st | 3023 | 1,886 | 2,173 | 15.22% |
| 18 | Poblacion I | Jose J. Abela | 1st | 3023 | 2,882 | 3,978 | 38.03% |
| 19 | San Isidro | Marcial G. Gannaban | 1st | 3023 | 1,811 | 2,301 | 27.06% |
| 20 | San Manuel | Manuel C. Reyes | 1st | 3023 | 8,107 | 10,362 | 27.82% |
| 21 | San Roque | Matias S. Walinsundin | 1st | 3023 | 1,000 | 1,319 | 31.90% |
| 22 | Sto. Cristo | Eladio C. Ramos, Jr. | 1st | 3023 | 17,840 | 25,669 | 43.88% |
| 23 | Tungkong Mangga | Bernardo DS. Medina | 1st | 3023 | 6,097 | 8,209 | 34.64% |
| 24 | Minuyan I | Araceli R. Malic | 2nd | 3024 | 3,079 | 3,409 | 10.72% |
| 25 | Minuyan II | Ricardo SM. Flores | 2nd | 3024 | 4,532 | 4,746 | 4.72% |
| 26 | Minuyan III | Godofredo P. Ramos | 2nd | 3024 | 2,327 | 2,751 | 18.22% |
| 27 | Minuyan IV | 2nd | 3024 | 3,492 | 4,331 | 24.03% | |
| 28 | Minuyan V | 2nd | 3024 | 2,535 | 2,380 | 9.75% | |
| 29 | Bagong Buhay I | 2nd | 3024 | 5,621 | 6,770 | 20.44% | |
| 30 | Bagong Buhay II | 2nd | 3024 | 3,521 | 4,201 | 19.31% | |
| 31 | Bagong Buhay III | 2nd | 3024 | 3,903 | 4,677 | 19.83% | |
| 32 | San Martin I | 2nd | 3024 | 3,207 | 4,026 | 25.54% | |
| 33 | San Martin II | 2nd | 3024 | 2,771 | 3,306 | 19.31% | |
| 34 | San Martin III | 2nd | 3024 | 2,609 | 2,972 | 13.91% | |
| 35 | San Martin IV | Ricardo(Bobby) Y. Tamayo | 3024 | 2,939 | 3,765 | 28.10% | |
| 36 | Sta. Cruz I | 2nd | 3024 | 2,997 | 3,904 | 7.5% | |
| 37 | Sta. Cruz II | 2nd | 3024 | 2,798 | 3,092 | 10.51% | |
| 38 | Sta. Cruz III | William Badeo | 2nd | 3024 | 2,058 | 2,463 | 19.68% |
| 39 | Sta. Cruz IV | 2nd | 3024 | 2,623 | 3,248 | 23.83% | |
| 40 | Sta .Cruz V | 2nd | 3024 | 3,128 | 3,653 | 16.78% | |
| 41 | Fatima I | 2nd | 3024 | 2,850 | 3,128 | 9.75% | |
| 42 | Fatima II | Reynaldo Agapito | 2nd | 3024 | 1,785 | 1,996 | 11.82% |
| 43 | Fatima III | Narcisa Robles | 2nd | 3024 | 1,461 | 1,800 | 23.20% |
| 44 | Fatima IV | Carmelita de Leon | 2nd | 3024 | 1,837 | 2,148 | 16.93% |
| 45 | Fatima V | 2nd | 3024 | 2,029 | 2,717 | 33.91% | |
| 46 | San Pedro | Ben Pacquing, RN | 2nd | 3024 | 12,096 | 13,668 | 13% |
| 47 | Citrus | Arnel Aspile | 3024 | 13,066 | 19,044 | 45.75% | |
| 48 | San Rafael I | 2nd | 3024 | 6,080 | 7,806 | 28.39% | |
| 49 | San Rafael II | 2nd | 3024 | 3,457 | 3,391 | -1.91% | |
| 50 | San Rafael III | 2nd | 3024 | 3,112 | 2,941 | -5.49% | |
| 51 | San Rafael IV | 2nd | 3024 | 5,308 | 5,446 | 2.60% | |
| 52 | San Rafael V | 2nd | 3024 | 2,544 | 2,795 | 9.87% | |
| 53 | Assumption | 2nd | 3024 | 3,424 | 3,929 | 14.75% | |
| 54 | Lawang Pare | Celso Bataller | 3024 | 3,264 | 4,183 | 28.16% | |
| 55 | Sto. Niño I | 2nd | 3024 | 2,363 | 2,339 | -1.02% | |
| 56 | Sto. Niño II | Reynaldo Francisco | 3024 | 2807 | 2893 | 3.06% | |
| 57 | St. Martin de Porres | 2nd | 3024 | 2,050 | 2,572 | 25.46% | |
| 58 | Sapang Palay Proper | Fabian Nicolas | 2nd | 3024 | 3,576 | 4,466 | 24.89% |
| 59 | Minuyan Proper | Reynaldo Policarpio | 3024 | 4,928 | 21,912 | 344.64% |
External links
- Official Website City of San Jose del Monte
- Official Website Province of Bulacan
- MRT-7 Project / San Jose del Monte Intermodal Station
References
- ^ NSCB - ActiveStats - PSGC Interactive - CITY: CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE
- ^ Proposed San Jose del Monte Science High School
- ^ Proposed Minuyan Proper National High School
- ^ Proposed Kaypian National High School
- ^ Proposed Citrus National High School
- ^ Proposed Sto. Cristo National High School
- ^ Proposed PUP City of San Jose del Monte Campus
- ^ Proposed San Jose del Monte Polytechnic State College
- ^ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=587790&publicationSubCategoryId=63
- ^ Died during incumbency on August 24, 2009.
- ^ The Philippine Star: Bulacan mayor unseated
- ^ Sarmiento is new mayor in Bulacan town
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