Biñan, Laguna
Encyclopedia
The City of Biñan is a first class component city
in the Republic of the Philippines. It is located in the Province
of Laguna, in the island of Luzon
, and also accessible from Metro Manila
via the South Luzon Expressway
, Biñan City has become both a suburban residential community of Metro Manila and a location for some of the Philippines' largest industrial estates and export processing zones. Before it was converted into a city, Biñan was the richest municipality
in the Philippines with an annual gross income of ₱677 million and net income of ₱250 million, as of 2007 by the Commission On Audit. According to the latest census
, it has a population of 262,735 in 42,307 households, making it the third largest in population in the province of Laguna, after Calamba City
, and San Pedro
.
Biñan City comes second in Laguna coming from Metro Manila next to San Pedro. The city is one of three comprising the first congressional district of Laguna
(San Pedro and Santa Rosa City
are the others).
, Batangas
in its southernmost part. Biñan City is also part of the new metropolitan area of the province of Laguna, known as Laguna West Metro.
The City of Biñan is located in the Philippine province of Laguna, about 34 kilometers south of Manila
. It is bounded on the north by San Pedro on the south by Santa Rosa City and on the west by Carmona
, Cavite
. On the eastern and northern horizon lies the Laguna de Bay
, the largest lake in the country.
Biñan City covers a total land area of 43.50 square kilometers that represents 2.5 percent of the entire Laguna area. It is the third most populated in the province, (9.8% of the provincial population) next only to Calamba City (12.66%) and San Pedro (11.42%). It comprises 24 barangays, all classified as urban.
s.
discovered Biñan who founded it at the end of June 1571, a month after Miguel Lopez de Legaspi established Manila
when he explored the largest freshwater lake in the Philippines and second in Asia (Laguna de Bay
).
Where Biñan got its name is a mystery. Some deduced that before Salcedo proceeded to Cainta and Taytay
finally reaching Bay
, he landed in Biñan. According to the story, Padres Alfonso de Alvarado and Diego Espinar planted a huge wooden cross on the spot where the present day Don Isidro Labrador parish stands and co-celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass
. Curious natives gathered and the two Spanish
missionaries took advantage of the situation. They baptized each one of them. From then on, old folks say they called the place “Binyagan,” which means a baptismal place. The Spanish tongue’s difficulty in pronouncing the local dialect acquired for the once town its name— "Biñan".
When the seat of the provincial government of the Provincia dela Laguna de Bay was moved from Bay to Pagsanjan in 1688, Biñan separated from its mother town Tabuco (now Cabuyao).
In 1791, during the time of Pablo Faustino, Santa Rosa separated from Biñan. The following year, January 15 Sta Rosa de Lima was established and became an independent town.
Historically, Biñan is nationally recognized in the books related to the biography of José Rizal
, the country's national hero. It was in June 1869 when Jose Rizal as a young boy went to Biñan with his brother Paciano
. They proceeded to his aunt's house near the town proper where they were to be lodged. Here, his first formal education was entrusted to Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz who after a year and a half of tutelage advised young Rizal to continue higher education in Manila. In honor of Jose Rizal, a plaque of recognition was bestowed on the house where he stayed at. A monument now stands at the center of Biñan's town plaza in recognition of Biñan's affiliation to Rizal.
in the province of Laguna, and in the CALABARZON Region
. Retailers from nearby towns often plow the city proper to purchase goods and merchandise intended to be sold elsewhere.
A common sight is the preparations and setting up of the wholesalers and the arrival of jeepney
s and trucks carrying various items such as fruits, vegetables, dry goods, dairy products, meat, fish, etc. The market activity would be 24 hours with peak reaching the early hours (3:00-7:00am) as Filipinos
are known to work in the early hours of the day trying to prevent exposure to the beating sun.
The city is also known for a type of pancake
made from rice flour, topped with cheese or butter (Puto Biñan). The best known makers of Puto in Biñan City are located in the barangay of San Vicente, that's why the city is renowned for as "The Home of the Famous Puto Biñan in Laguna".
This city is also known for the shoes and slippers manufactured in Barangay Dela Paz and Malaban. While in Barangay Platero you will find the manufacturer of hats or the so called "Sumbrero".
s namely, the Laguna International Industrial Park (LIIP) and the Laguna Technopark Incorporated (LTI). The two industrial parks have created a good image in contributing favorably in Biñan City as well as in the Philippine economy
in terms of local employment and the generation of foreign exchange. To date, Biñan has benefited a large number of residents being employed in different companies there. To name a few, they are Honda
Parts Manufacturing Corporation, Kito Corporation, Nissin Brake, Ryonan Electric, Cirtek Electronics, Sunpower
, Nidec Corporation
, Isuzu Philippines, Atlas Copco, Diageo, Furukawa Electric
, Takata
, Toshiba Philippines, Optodev, Inc., Transitions Optical Philippines Inc.
, Hitachi Computer Products Asia
, Amkor Anam Precision machine, Integrated Microelectronics, Inc.
(IMI) , TDK
, Gardenia Bakeries Philippines Inc, and several other multi-national companies.
As of 2008, the City of Biñan headed by its Historical, Tourism and Cultural Council has formed "Biñan Business Club", a non-government organization composed of all business establishments of the said city. The Biñan Business Club works to anticipate trends and provide support to help local business enterprises and the community face them head on. The Club commits itself to the essential aspects of economic development and poverty alleviation. It knows that the Biñan community counts on the help of the organization to attract, retain and enhance business through traditional and non-traditional strategies.
One Asia Business Center will be the first-state-of the art business and commercial hub in the south of Metro Manila. It is a 10-hectare development strategically located within the Jubilation New Biñan, making it highly accessible to Metro Manila and other areas south, north and east of Laguna such as Batangas, Cavite and Muntinlupa through two major roads – SLEX Mamplasan Exit and the National Highway
. This Business Center is envisioned to be the first well-planned and full landscaped business park offering medium size commercial lots for sale. This business park will be a major component of an integrated master planned development of Jubilation or what is called the New Biñan City which is composed of residential, commercial, recreational and institutional uses. With its thrust to significantly contribute to the anticipated economic development in the cities of Biñan and Santa Rosa, the towns of San Pedro and Cabuyao, and the rest of the highly progressive provinces south of Metro Manila, is envisioned to be the business and financial center of the South.
Biñan City has 3 universities: the University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
, the first university in the city, located at Barangay Sto. Niño via the National Highway; the Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Biñan Campus
, located at Barangay Zapote; and De La Salle Univerity Canlubang Campus
at Barangay Malamig. The first International School, Brent International School Manila
, is located at Barangay Mamplasan, and is one of the most prestigious and exclusive school in the Philippines.
Some other prominent schools and colleges in the city include:
The City of Binan is located in the province of Laguna in the island of Luzon
about 34 km south of Manila. It is bounded on the north by San Pedro on the south by Sta. Rosa on the west by Carmona, Cavite
. On the eastern and northern horizon lies the Laguna de Bay
.
Total No. of Registered Voters as of August 19, 2008
No. of Precinct: 705 ; No. of RV 114,534; Total Registered Voters: 114,534
Land Area per Barangay
Province of Laguna: 175, 973 (ha)
City of Biñan: 4,359 (ha)
(SLEX). Tibagan Falls, located in Barangay Malamig, became one of the location for a film shooting featuring the Hollywood Action star Chuck Norris
. Pavilion Mall
, managed by Ayala Malls
, is located in between Barangay San Antonio and Barangay Santo Niño. Biñan Central Mall, located at the busy intersection in the city's uptown, is the newest mall in the city which had its soft-opening on September 9, 2011. Jose Rizal
Monument Plaza, in downtown Biñan, is the major landmark of the city, which is beside the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church which is also beside the old municipal hall, and the public market.
, on October 30, 2009. However, Republic Act 9740, unlike other cityhood laws, said that the conversion of the city would not result in the creation of a new congressional district. “Until otherwise provided by law, the City of Biñan shall continue to be part of the first congressional district of the province of Laguna,” Article IX Sec. 61 of RA 9740 reads. A plebiscite to ratify Republic Act 9740 was held on February 2, 2010. The residents mostly agreed to the cityhood, then on the 65th. Liberation Day of Biñan held on February 5, 2010, the town was officially introduced and proclaimed the new incorporated City of Biñan, making it the 4th city of the province of Laguna and 122nd in the Philippines.
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Cities of the Philippines
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in the Republic of the Philippines. It is located in the Province
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of Laguna, in the island of Luzon
Luzon
Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines. It is located in the northernmost region of the archipelago, and is also the name for one of the three primary island groups in the country centered on the Island of Luzon...
, and also accessible from Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
via the South Luzon Expressway
South Luzon Expressway
The South Luzon Expressway ', which is formerly called the South Superhighway ', and officially known as Radial Road 3 or R-3, is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines...
, Biñan City has become both a suburban residential community of Metro Manila and a location for some of the Philippines' largest industrial estates and export processing zones. Before it was converted into a city, Biñan was the richest municipality
Municipalities of the Philippines
A municipality is a local government unit in the Philippines. Municipalities are also called towns . They are distinct from cities, which are a different category of local government unit...
in the Philippines with an annual gross income of ₱677 million and net income of ₱250 million, as of 2007 by the Commission On Audit. According to the latest census
Philippines census
The Philippines census is a regularly occurring and official count of the human population of a certain local administrative unit in the Philippines...
, it has a population of 262,735 in 42,307 households, making it the third largest in population in the province of Laguna, after Calamba City
Calamba City
Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated only 54 kilometers south of Manila, about an hour by chartered bus, Calamba City is a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts, most of the resorts are located in Barangay Pansol...
, and San Pedro
San Pedro, Laguna
The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city...
.
Biñan City comes second in Laguna coming from Metro Manila next to San Pedro. The city is one of three comprising the first congressional district of Laguna
Legislative districts of Laguna
The Legislative Districts of Laguna, namely the first, second, third and fourth districts, are the representations of the Province of Laguna in the Philippine House of Representatives. The province was divided into two legislative districts from 1907 to 1972...
(San Pedro and Santa Rosa City
Santa Rosa City
The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994...
are the others).
Built-up area
With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the city is now included in Manila built up area which reaches Lipa CityLipa City
The Lipa City /Li-pâ/ is a first class city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. It is one of the three component cities of Batangas province...
, Batangas
Batangas
Batangas is a first class province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the...
in its southernmost part. Biñan City is also part of the new metropolitan area of the province of Laguna, known as Laguna West Metro.
The City of Biñan is located in the Philippine province of Laguna, about 34 kilometers south of Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. It is bounded on the north by San Pedro on the south by Santa Rosa City and on the west by Carmona
Carmona
Carmona may be:Places* Carmona, a town in Seville, Spain.* Carmona, Cavite, a municipality in the Philippines* Carmona, Goa* Carmona, Costa Rica, a city in Guanacaste province.* The former name of the Angolan town of Uíge.People...
, Cavite
Cavite
Cavite is a province of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. Cavite is surrounded by Laguna to the east, Metro Manila to the northeast, and Batangas to the south...
. On the eastern and northern horizon lies the Laguna de Bay
Laguna de Bay
Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines and the third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia after Tonle Sap in Cambodia and Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia. It is on the island of Luzon between the provinces of Laguna to the south and Rizal to the north...
, the largest lake in the country.
Biñan City covers a total land area of 43.50 square kilometers that represents 2.5 percent of the entire Laguna area. It is the third most populated in the province, (9.8% of the provincial population) next only to Calamba City (12.66%) and San Pedro (11.42%). It comprises 24 barangays, all classified as urban.
The Biñan City Seal
Current Biñan City mayor, Marlyn Alonte, envisioned the new seal of the city, as Biñan became the fourth city in the province of Laguna. The seal symbolized the following:- The Philippine sun used in the coat-of-armsCoat of arms of the PhilippinesThe Coat of Arms of the Philippines features the eight-rayed sun of the Philippines with each ray representing the eight provinces which were placed under martial law by Governor-General Ramón Blanco during the Philippine Revolution, and the three five-pointed stars representing the three primary...
is adopted from the National FlagFlag of the PhilippinesThe national flag of the Philippines is a horizontal flag bicolor with equal bands of royal blue and scarlet red, and with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist; in the center of the triangle is a golden yellow sun with eight primary rays, each containing three individual rays, which represent...
, the primary rays represent the provinces which declared a state of war as soon as the first revolt was initiated against SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and which includes Laguna where the City of Biñan is geographically located.
- The Rizal MonumentRizal MonumentThe Rizal Monument is a memorial monument in Rizal Park in Manila, Philippines built to commemorate the Filipino nationalist, José Rizal. The mausoleum consists of a standing bronze sculpture of the martyr, with an obelisk as his backdrop, set on a pedestal upon which his remains are interred...
is used to depict the heroism of the National Hero of the Philippines, Dr. Jose Rizal, who had his first formal education at the City of Biñan under the tutelage of Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz who after a year and a half of tutelage advised the young Rizal to continue his education in Manila.
- The large mortar and pestleMortar and pestleA mortar and pestle is a tool used to crush, grind, and mix solid substances . The pestle is a heavy bat-shaped object, the end of which is used for crushing and grinding. The mortar is a bowl, typically made of hard wood, ceramic or stone...
signify subterranean and earth-related resources, thus emblematizing the agricultural activities of the city, the renowned “Puto Binan” and the “family” represents solidarity and the result of human industry and initiative in the areas of manufacturing and intellectual production.
- The “2010” represents the year that Republic Act 9740 was signed into law creating the City of Biñan and ratified by majority vote of its people during the plebiscite held on February 2, 2010.
- The torchTorchA torch is a fire source, usually a rod-shaped piece of wood with a rag soaked in pitch and/or some other flammable material wrapped around one end. Torches were often supported in sconces by brackets high up on walls, to throw light over corridors in stone structures such as castles or crypts...
and book signify the city’s continuous quest for knowledge and it’s commitment to providing quality free educationFree educationFree education refers to education that is funded through taxation, or charitable organizations rather than tuition fees. Although primary school and other comprehensive or compulsory education is free in many countries, for example, all education is mostly free including...
to its constituents.
- The industries represent the budding industries located at the Laguna Technopark and the Laguna International Industrial Park.
- The Heroes Monument symbolizes the bravery, sacrifice and valor of Biñan's ancestors.
- The pair of slippers had been adapted from the old Municipal Seal which, together with the cap represent the small businesses which originated from Biñan and entrepreneurial skills of its people.
- The two twigs of laurel leaves each with twelve leaves symbolize the 24 barangays that constitute the demographic profile of the City of Biñan.
- Their golden color signifies their individual verdant and abundant indigenous resources readily available for conversion into productive and profitable uses.
- The elements enumerated above are encircled at the outer edge by a golden circle, wherein the words “City of Biñan” are written within.
- The two golden stars flanking the words “City of Biñan” represent Service and Integrity.
City Officials
At present, Biñan City is being governed by- Congressman: Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez
- Mayor: Marlyn "Lenlen" B. Alonte-Naguiat
- Vice Mayor: Walfredo 'Arman' Reyes Dimaguila
- Councilors:
- Rene C. Manabat
- Vicente Tan Gana Jr.
- Marielle Micor
- Gat Alatiit
- Elmer Dimaranan
- JM Carait
- Jaime Salandanan
- Digo Casas†
- ABC President : Gener D. Romantigue
- Youth Council (SK) Federation President: Ramon Garcia
Barangays
The City of Biñan is politically subdivided into 24 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
s.
- Biñan
- Bungahan
- Santo Tomas (Calabuso)
- Canlalay
- Casile
- Dela Paz
- Ganado
- San Francisco (Halang)
- Langkiwa
- Loma
- Malaban
- Malamig
- Mamplasan
- Platero
- Poblacion (City Proper)
- Santo Niño (San Antonio)
- San Antonio
- San Jose
- San Vicente
- Soro-Soro
- Santo Domingo
- Santo Tomas
- Timbao
- Tubigan
- Zapote
History
Captain Juan de SalcedoJuan de Salcedo
Juan de Salcedo was a Spanish conquistador. He was born in Mexico in 1549 and he was the grandson of Miguel López de Legazpi and brother of Felipe de Salcedo. Salcedo was one of the soldiers who accompanied the Spanish colonization of the Philippines in 1565...
discovered Biñan who founded it at the end of June 1571, a month after Miguel Lopez de Legaspi established Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
when he explored the largest freshwater lake in the Philippines and second in Asia (Laguna de Bay
Laguna de Bay
Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines and the third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia after Tonle Sap in Cambodia and Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia. It is on the island of Luzon between the provinces of Laguna to the south and Rizal to the north...
).
Where Biñan got its name is a mystery. Some deduced that before Salcedo proceeded to Cainta and Taytay
Taytay
Taytay is the name of two municipalities in the Philippines:* Taytay, Palawan* Taytay, RizalTayTay may also refer to the country pop artist Taylor Swift....
finally reaching Bay
Bay, Laguna
Bay is a 3rd class also considered as 2nd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 60,756 inhabitants in 15,194 households...
, he landed in Biñan. According to the story, Padres Alfonso de Alvarado and Diego Espinar planted a huge wooden cross on the spot where the present day Don Isidro Labrador parish stands and co-celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass
Thanksgiving
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. Curious natives gathered and the two Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
missionaries took advantage of the situation. They baptized each one of them. From then on, old folks say they called the place “Binyagan,” which means a baptismal place. The Spanish tongue’s difficulty in pronouncing the local dialect acquired for the once town its name— "Biñan".
When the seat of the provincial government of the Provincia dela Laguna de Bay was moved from Bay to Pagsanjan in 1688, Biñan separated from its mother town Tabuco (now Cabuyao).
In 1791, during the time of Pablo Faustino, Santa Rosa separated from Biñan. The following year, January 15 Sta Rosa de Lima was established and became an independent town.
Historically, Biñan is nationally recognized in the books related to the biography of José Rizal
José Rizal
José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda , was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one of the national heroes of the Philippines by...
, the country's national hero. It was in June 1869 when Jose Rizal as a young boy went to Biñan with his brother Paciano
Paciano Rizal
Paciano Rizal was a Filipino general and revolutionary, and the older brother of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines.-Early Life:...
. They proceeded to his aunt's house near the town proper where they were to be lodged. Here, his first formal education was entrusted to Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz who after a year and a half of tutelage advised young Rizal to continue higher education in Manila. In honor of Jose Rizal, a plaque of recognition was bestowed on the house where he stayed at. A monument now stands at the center of Biñan's town plaza in recognition of Biñan's affiliation to Rizal.
Economy
Biñan City has been popularly recognized as the trading center area immediately south of Metro Manila. The city has the largest public marketPalengke
A palengke is a type of public market common throughout the Philippines.A palengke is usually composed of several dozen stalls arranged in rows under a shared roof. Management is usually by the local governmental units whose jurisdiction encompasses the physical location of the markets...
in the province of Laguna, and in the CALABARZON Region
CALABARZON
CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional center is Calamba City in Laguna...
. Retailers from nearby towns often plow the city proper to purchase goods and merchandise intended to be sold elsewhere.
A common sight is the preparations and setting up of the wholesalers and the arrival of jeepney
Jeepney
Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating...
s and trucks carrying various items such as fruits, vegetables, dry goods, dairy products, meat, fish, etc. The market activity would be 24 hours with peak reaching the early hours (3:00-7:00am) as Filipinos
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
are known to work in the early hours of the day trying to prevent exposure to the beating sun.
The city is also known for a type of pancake
Pancake
A pancake is a thin, flat, round cake prepared from a batter, and cooked on a hot griddle or frying pan. Most pancakes are quick breads; some use a yeast-raised or fermented batter. Most pancakes are cooked one side on a griddle and flipped partway through to cook the other side...
made from rice flour, topped with cheese or butter (Puto Biñan). The best known makers of Puto in Biñan City are located in the barangay of San Vicente, that's why the city is renowned for as "The Home of the Famous Puto Biñan in Laguna".
This city is also known for the shoes and slippers manufactured in Barangay Dela Paz and Malaban. While in Barangay Platero you will find the manufacturer of hats or the so called "Sumbrero".
Agriculture
- Agricultural Area
- Rice - 465.5 has
- Vegetable – 53.49 has
- No. of rice farmers – 221
- No. of Veg. farmers – 240
Major Industries
Footwear, Headwear, Making of Puto and special pasalubong like pinipig, ampaw etc.Investment Sites
The City of Biñan has two industrial parkIndustrial park
An industrial park is an area zoned and planned for the purpose of industrial development...
s namely, the Laguna International Industrial Park (LIIP) and the Laguna Technopark Incorporated (LTI). The two industrial parks have created a good image in contributing favorably in Biñan City as well as in the Philippine economy
Economy of the Philippines
The Economy of the Philippines is the 43rd largest in the world, according to the World Bank with an estimated 2010 gross domestic product of $200 billion, it is estimated that by 2015, the ranking of the Philippines would go up to the 18th and by the year 2050 it will land on the 14th...
in terms of local employment and the generation of foreign exchange. To date, Biñan has benefited a large number of residents being employed in different companies there. To name a few, they are Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
Parts Manufacturing Corporation, Kito Corporation, Nissin Brake, Ryonan Electric, Cirtek Electronics, Sunpower
SunPower
SunPower Corporation designs and manufactures high-efficiency crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, roof tiles and solar panels based on a silicon all-back-contact solar cell invented at Stanford University. SunPower Corporation is publicly traded on the NASDAQ as SPWRA and SPWRB...
, Nidec Corporation
Nidec Corporation
is a manufacturer of electric motors in Japan. Their products are found in hard-disk drives, household electric appliances, commercial and manufacturing equipment. The two product groups with the largest sales are hard-disk drive motors and electrical and optical components . The paid-in capital...
, Isuzu Philippines, Atlas Copco, Diageo, Furukawa Electric
Furukawa Group
Furukawa Group formerly Furukawa zaibatsu is one of Japan's 15 largest industrial groups. Its origins date back to 1875, founder Furukawa Ichibei. This group specialized in mining, electronics, and chemicals industry before World War II....
, Takata
Takata
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, Toshiba Philippines, Optodev, Inc., Transitions Optical Philippines Inc.
Transitions Optical
Transitions Optical was founded in 1990. In 1991, Transitions Optical became the first company to commercialize and manufacture plastic photochromic lenses....
, Hitachi Computer Products Asia
Hitachi
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, Amkor Anam Precision machine, Integrated Microelectronics, Inc.
Integrated Microelectronics, Inc.
Integrated Microelectronics, Inc. is an electronics manufacturing service and original design manufacturing company located in Laguna, The Philippines. It serves some of the world’s largest original equipment manufacturers...
(IMI) , TDK
TDK
, formerly , is a Japanese company which manufactures electronic materials, electronic components, and recording and data-storage media, and markets them globally. Their motto is "Contribute to culture and industry through creativity"...
, Gardenia Bakeries Philippines Inc, and several other multi-national companies.
As of 2008, the City of Biñan headed by its Historical, Tourism and Cultural Council has formed "Biñan Business Club", a non-government organization composed of all business establishments of the said city. The Biñan Business Club works to anticipate trends and provide support to help local business enterprises and the community face them head on. The Club commits itself to the essential aspects of economic development and poverty alleviation. It knows that the Biñan community counts on the help of the organization to attract, retain and enhance business through traditional and non-traditional strategies.
One Asia Business Center will be the first-state-of the art business and commercial hub in the south of Metro Manila. It is a 10-hectare development strategically located within the Jubilation New Biñan, making it highly accessible to Metro Manila and other areas south, north and east of Laguna such as Batangas, Cavite and Muntinlupa through two major roads – SLEX Mamplasan Exit and the National Highway
Pan-Philippine Highway
The Pan-Philippine Highway, also known as the Maharlika Highway is a network of roads, bridges, and ferry services that connect the islands of Luzon, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao in the Philippines, serving as the country's principal transport backbone....
. This Business Center is envisioned to be the first well-planned and full landscaped business park offering medium size commercial lots for sale. This business park will be a major component of an integrated master planned development of Jubilation or what is called the New Biñan City which is composed of residential, commercial, recreational and institutional uses. With its thrust to significantly contribute to the anticipated economic development in the cities of Biñan and Santa Rosa, the towns of San Pedro and Cabuyao, and the rest of the highly progressive provinces south of Metro Manila, is envisioned to be the business and financial center of the South.
Education
Biñan City is also considered the educational center of the first congressional district of Laguna, having the most number of secondary and tertiary schools in the area. Most barangays in the city also have their own respective public elementary schools.Biñan City has 3 universities: the University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
University of Perpetual Help System Laguna , or simply Perpetual or Perps, is the first university school in Biñan City, Laguna in the Philippines. The school opened with a total of 89 students in the first and second year high school, and 367 students in the tertiary level...
, the first university in the city, located at Barangay Sto. Niño via the National Highway; the Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Biñan Campus
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines commonly known as PUP is a public research university in the Philippines. It was founded on October 19, 1904 as the Manila Business School, offering commerce-related courses...
, located at Barangay Zapote; and De La Salle Univerity Canlubang Campus
De La Salle-Canlubang
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at Barangay Malamig. The first International School, Brent International School Manila
Brent International School
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, is located at Barangay Mamplasan, and is one of the most prestigious and exclusive school in the Philippines.
Some other prominent schools and colleges in the city include:
- AMA Biñan CampusAMA Computer UniversityAMA Computer University , formerly AMA Computer College, was the first ICT University in Asia. The University serves as the flagship brand of the AMA Education System....
- Colegio San Antonio-Biñan (formerly Saint Anthony School of Biñan)
- La Consolacion College-BiñanLa Consolacion CollegeLa Consolacion College may refer to the following schools:*La Consolacion College - Bacolod, in Bacolod City, Philippines*La Consolacion College - Daet, in Camarines Norte, Philippines*La Consolacion College - Manila, in Manila, Philippines...
- Colegio San Agustin-Biñan
- Saint Michael's College of LagunaSaint Michael's College of LagunaSaint Michael's College of Laguna is a school in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines formerly known as Biñan College. SMCL was founded by the nine Limaco sisters, on August 25, 1975. The school was named after the Limaco patriarch, Miguel, a philanthropist. Two of the Limaco sisters played key roles in its...
- South City Homes Academy
- Catholic School of Pacita
- Alpha Angelicum Academy
- Santa Catalina College-Biñan
- Holy Spirit School
- Caritas Don Bosco School
- Manila Montessori School
- Nereo Joaquin National High School
- Panorama Montessori School
- Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School Of Arts And Trades, a technical-vocational school
- Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial National High School
- Biñan Secondary School of Applied Academics
- Biñan National High School (Main and Dela Paz Annex)
- Trimex Institute of Science And Technology
- International Electronics And Technical Institute (IETI)-Biñan
- Lake Shore Educational Institution
- Holy Infant Jesus Of Prague School
- Saint-Sebastien Elementary school
- Saint Francis of Assisi College System (SFACS)
Land Area and Location
Biñan City covers a total area of 4,350 hectares which represents 2.5 percent of the entire Laguna area. Barangay San Francisco occupies the largest area which is about 16.83 percent of Biñan while Barangay Casile has the smallest area with only 12 hectares or 0.27 percent.The City of Binan is located in the province of Laguna in the island of Luzon
Luzon
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about 34 km south of Manila. It is bounded on the north by San Pedro on the south by Sta. Rosa on the west by Carmona, Cavite
Carmona, Cavite
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. On the eastern and northern horizon lies the Laguna de Bay
Laguna de Bay
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.
Topography
The City of Biñan is generally plain with 85.33 percent of its total area having a slope of zero to 2.5 percent. This covers all the 24 barangay except for small portions of Barangay Biñan and San Francisco having a slope ranging from 2.6 to 25 percent, meaning it is gently sloping to strongly sloping. With more than three-fourths of its area generally level to nearly level, this makes Biñan suitable for agricultural and urban development.Climate and Rainfall
The climate of Biñan City is characterized by two pronounced seasons; dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. Maximum rainfall occurs from June to September with an annual average rainfall of 200 millimeters. Biñan City is protected by mountains in the peripheral areas, and thus it is making the area cooler.Soil Properties
Of the eleven types of soil that compose the land area of Laguna, Carmona and Gingua series covers about two types that can only be seen in Biñan City. Carmona series covers about 2,577 hectares or 59.24 seen in Biñan City’s land area. Agricultural land in these areas is primarily devoted to rice and sugar production. Gingua series, on other hand, specifically the fine sandy type covers 315 hectares which is one of the most productive soils in Laguna where a variety of crops especially vegetables are grown profitably. The other two basic soil types comprising Biñan City are Guadalupe series covering 660 hectares and Lipa series with 798 hectares.Accessibility
The City of Binan is accessible to all types of land transportation via South Luzon Expressway through Mamplasan, Southwoods, and Carmona-Biñan-Dasmariñas Exits. From the south or from the capital town Sta. Cruz, the National Highway can be utilized.Population
As of 2008, Biñan City has a total population of 269,608.| Barangay | Population | no. of households |
|---|---|---|
| Sto. Tomas | 40,354 | 6,726 |
| Malaban | 37,555 | 6,259 |
| Dela Paz | 33,033 | 5,505 |
| San Francisco | 25,592 | 4,265 |
| Canlalay | 24,753 | 4,126 |
| San Antonio | 24,379 | 4,063 |
| San Vicente | 13,676 | 2,279 |
| Platero | 12,445 | 2,074 |
| San Jose | 7,624 | 1,271 |
| Sto. Niño | 6,613 | 1,102 |
| Soro-Soro | 6,482 | 1,080 |
| Sto. Domingo | 6,245 | 1,071 |
| Tubigan | 5,651 | 942 |
| Poblacion | 3,809 | 635 |
| Mamplasan | 3,593 | 599 |
| Casile | 3,340 | 557 |
| Ganado | 3,191 | 532 |
| Timbao | 2,462 | 410 |
| Langkiwa | 2,373 | 396 |
| Loma | 2,145 | 356 |
| Malamig | 1,459 | 243 |
| Bungahan | 1,174 | 196 |
| Zapote | 1,081 | 180 |
| Biñan | 579 | 97 |
| Total | 269,608 | 44,884 |
Total No. of Registered Voters as of August 19, 2008
No. of Precinct: 705 ; No. of RV 114,534; Total Registered Voters: 114,534
Land Area per Barangay
Province of Laguna: 175, 973 (ha)
City of Biñan: 4,359 (ha)
Tourist Attractions
The city of Biñan is notable for its popular summer destination, Splash Island, the Philippines’ premiere water recreation themepark. It is located at Barangay San Francisco, accessible through the Southwoods Exit of the South Luzon ExpresswaySouth Luzon Expressway
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(SLEX). Tibagan Falls, located in Barangay Malamig, became one of the location for a film shooting featuring the Hollywood Action star Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris
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. Pavilion Mall
Pavilion Mall
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, managed by Ayala Malls
Ayala Malls
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, is located in between Barangay San Antonio and Barangay Santo Niño. Biñan Central Mall, located at the busy intersection in the city's uptown, is the newest mall in the city which had its soft-opening on September 9, 2011. Jose Rizal
José Rizal
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Monument Plaza, in downtown Biñan, is the major landmark of the city, which is beside the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church which is also beside the old municipal hall, and the public market.
Cityhood
Republic Act 9740 converting the Municipality of Biñan in the province of Laguna into a component city to be known as the City of Biñan was approved by the Former President of the Republic of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoGloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
, on October 30, 2009. However, Republic Act 9740, unlike other cityhood laws, said that the conversion of the city would not result in the creation of a new congressional district. “Until otherwise provided by law, the City of Biñan shall continue to be part of the first congressional district of the province of Laguna,” Article IX Sec. 61 of RA 9740 reads. A plebiscite to ratify Republic Act 9740 was held on February 2, 2010. The residents mostly agreed to the cityhood, then on the 65th. Liberation Day of Biñan held on February 5, 2010, the town was officially introduced and proclaimed the new incorporated City of Biñan, making it the 4th city of the province of Laguna and 122nd in the Philippines.
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