Munti city gov’t assists fire victims

More than 20 houses went up in smoke in Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City, following a fire that lasted for one hour and injured one person.

The City Government immediately dispatched food and relief goods to the 40 families affected by the fire and are now temporarily housed in Alabang.

“It is a good thing our Fire Department responded immediately to put out the fire and spare more houses and properties from going up in smoke,” Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi said in a sigh of relief. “Nevertheless, our City Government will help those affected by the fire so they can start over and bring their lives back to normal.”

The fire started at around 12 noon in a three-story residential property in West Kabulusan 1B apparently due to lit matches and spread almost immediately. It was put out an hour later by responding units of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Muntinlupa.

A 52 year-old woman sustained first degree burns on her arms and was taken away for treatment. Damage to property was estimated at around Php100,000.

On January 30, 2013, Mayor Jaime Fresnedi distributed 1 sack of rice each family affected by the fire.

In addition to this, the City Council will be proposing an ordinance to give financial assistance to the families affected. 

Clean and Garbage-Free Environment

MMDA Secretary Francis Tolentino together with Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi lead the launching of Linis – Palengke Project at Muntinlupa Public Market, Barangay Alabang. This project is to maintain the cleanliness, good services and to keep Muntinlupa a garbage-free environment. 

Muntinlupa cracks down on illegal gambling

Up to 17 videokarera machines were confiscated and eventually destroyed by the Muntinlupa Police and security forces in an effort to curb illegal gambling activities within the City.

Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi led in the smashing of the confiscated machines after the regular flag ceremony, making sure that the motherboards of the said machines were totally destroyed to render them unusable.

“These machines only serve to distract our citizens, especially our youth, by forcing them to spend their money recklessly in gambling instead of using it for their own livelihood,” Fresnedi said. “These operations may also be used to fuel illegal activities such as peddling drugs and other banned substances, which may eventually contribute to harming Muntinlupeños, which is why we want these machines out of our City.”

Fresnedi also pointed out that in most cases, these machines are located close to schools, further distracting students and causing them to cut their classes or spend their allowance needlessly.

The owners of the said machines are facing charges of illegal gambling and operating business without a permit.

Aside from tightening the noose on illegal gambling, Fresnedi likewise directed the City’s security and safety services to properly implement traffic regulations, the Helmet Law, anti-jaywalking measures, and anti-littering rules to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens on and off the road.

The MMDA inaugurates the Traffic Signalization System (TSS) for Metro Manila. Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi together with the other Metro Mayors witnessed the said activity, with no less than His Excellency President Benigno Aquino III as guest speaker. TSS serves as the Command & Control Center (Metrobase) which shall do the surveillance of traffic situation in Metro Manila including Muntinlupa City. Fresnedi laud TSS as it will help traffic situations in the Metro areas coming from Alabang.

Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi received donations from WMR, INC. headed by Dr. David Lee Zarate, WMR Ambassador of Health (1^st from left). The donation of medical equipments includes 1 FORD 350 emergency ambulance, dialysis medicine,ICU beds and other medical equipments. Said donations will benefit all Muntinlupeños through Ospital ng Muntinlupa. Health is part of Mayor Fresnedi’s Eight Point Program. Aside from the medical equipments, additional wellness for Senior Citizens at the 4^th Floor, 25% - 75% subsidy. Also witnessing the event (far right) Dr. Roehl Salvador Deputy Director for Clinical Services. (At the back from left) Atty. Ricardo Moldez, Dr. Magdalena Meana City Health Office, and Dr. Edwin Dimatatac OSMUN-Director.

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