Moonwalk, Parañaque Explained

Moonwalk
Settlement Type:Barangay
Pushpin Map:Metro Manila#Luzon mainland#Philippines
Pushpin Map Caption:Moonwalk's location within Metro Manila##Moonwalk's location within Luzon##Moonwalk's location within the Philippines
Pushpin Label Position:Right
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Philippines
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Metro Manila
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Parañaque
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:District II
Established Title:Created
Established Date:April 3, 1978
Government Type:Sangguniang Barangay
Leader Title:Barangay Captain
Leader Name:Dr. Jemelene Qui
Leader Title1:Barangay Councilor
Leader Title2:Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson
Leader Name2:Adrianne Bautista
Area Land Ha:401.01
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:72520
Timezone Link:Philippine Standard Time
Utc Offset1:+08:00
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:02[1]

Moonwalk, officially Barangay Moonwalk, is an urban barangay located in the second district of Parañaque, Philippines. As of the 2020 census, the population was 72,520. The barangay was created on April 3, 1978.

History

The area that is Moonwalk today was once part of a barrio called Pulu, which was shown in a map published in 1885 during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. Its land was used in agriculture and salt making.[2] Moonwalk was created on April 3, 1978, after then-President Ferdinand Marcos signed Presidential Decree No. 1321 that would detach the subdivisions Moonwalk Phase I and II, Bricktown Phase 1, 2, and 3, and Multinational Village from Barangay Sto. Niño to form an independent barangay.[3] The barangay's name was based on Moonwalk subdivision, which itself was named after the Moon landing mission of Apollo 11.[4] When then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Republic Act No. 9229 in December 2003 to divide Parañaque into two congressional districts, the barangay became part of the newly formed second district.[5]

Geography

Moonwalk has a total land area of 401.01 hectares.[6] It has four adjacent barangays: Merville on the northeast, Don Bosco on the east, San Isidro on the southeast, San Dionisio on the southwest, and Sto. Niño on the northwest.

The barangay can be accessed via access roads in Merville Subdivision, Villanueva Subdivision, and Multinational Village. It can also be accessed via Doña Soledad Avenue and the old E. Rodriguez Avenue at the side of the perimeter wall of Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Climate

Demographics

As of the 2020 Philippine census, there were 72,520 people in Moonwalk.

Government

The current form of government in Moonwalk is mandated by the Local Government Code of 1991, in which a barangay captain (Filipino; Pilipino: kapitan ng barangay|links=no) serves as the chief executive and is assisted by seven barangay councilors (Filipino; Pilipino: barangay kagawad|links=no) and the chairman of Sangguniang Kabataan.[7] [8]

Carlito "Doods" Antipuesto, who had served as a city councilor for three terms, won the barangay elections in October 2013, succeeding Clemente Advincula.[9] However, in May 2015, Antipuesto passed away.[10] He was replaced by barangay councilor Roberto Alano in June 2015.[11] The incumbent barangay captain is Dr. Jemelene "Jem" Qui, who took oath on November 6, 2023, after winning the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections that year.[12] The incumbent barangay councilors are Francis Esmero, Reynaldo Advincula, Eric Doy, Efren Reyes, Maximino Cristobal, Carlito Antipuesto, Jr., and Edward Louis Magyani.[13] Adrianne Bautista is the current Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson.

List of barangay officials

Barangay captains

Barangay councilors

Sangguniang Kabataan chairpersons

Economy

The livelihood of Moonwalk residents in the past relied on farming and fishing, with women also participating in the barong tagalog embroidery business., the barangay has seen a commercial growth with 2,120 business establishments.[19]

Education

, Moonwalk has two public elementary schools, San Agustin Elementary School and Col. E. De Leon Elementary School, and one public high school, Moonwalk National High School. The barangay also has six private schools: Arandia College, Blessed Aldeheid Academy, Madre Maria Pia Notary School, Philippians Academy, Parañaque Risen Christ School, Pean Integrated School of Parañaque, Sacred Heart School, and St. Hannibal Multi-level School. The schools offer pre-school and elementary education, but Sacred Heart has high school and Arandia can offer up to college education.

The barangay has 9 day care centers with 11 day care workers:

Other pre-school and learning centers can also be found in the barangay:

Landmarks

There are three Catholic churches built in Moonwalk: Holy Eucharist Parish, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, and San Agustin Parish. Additionally, one church belonging to the Korean Union Church of Manila and one meetinghouse belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can also be found in the barangay.

Several condominiums can be found in the barangay: Chateau Elysee developed by SM Development Corporation,[20] [21] Isabelle Garden Villas developed by Techno-Asia Construction & Development,[22] and Kassel Residences developed by CHMI Land.[23]

Infrastructure

Transportation

Roads

Inside Moonwalk, the major roads are Armstrong Avenue, E. Rodriguez Avenue, and Fastrack, while the secondary roads are St. Francis St., Daang Batang St., and Multinational Avenue., the total road network of the barangay is approximately 38.1 kilometers.

Jeepneys

, the jeepneys operated by Multinational Transport Service Cooperative[24] ply inside Moonwalk, particularly passing through Multinational Village via Multinational Avenue.

Tricycles

, there are nine accredited tricycle operators, called Tricycle Operator and Driver Association (TODA), plying inside Moonwalk:

Health care

Moonwalk has its barangay health center, called Moonwalk Health Center,[25] which is located along St. Francis St. A maternity clinic in the barangay, named CJM Birthing Home, can be found along Fastrack.[26]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: July 24, 2019 . 8-digit landline numbers in NCR to start in October . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240610053033/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1075887 . June 10, 2024 . June 11, 2024 . Philippine News Agency.
  2. Web site: November 8, 2023 . Filipino . Alam mo ba? May Spanish colonial map kasama ang mga baryo ng Paranaque taong 1885. ️ . Did you know? There is a Spanish colonial map that includes the barrios of Parañaque in 1885. ️ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240511083052/https://www.facebook.com/story.php?id=100089875615964&story_fbid=288949284110923 . May 11, 2024 . May 11, 2024 . Parañaque City Tourism Office . Facebook.
  3. Web site: April 3, 1978 . Presidential Decree No. 1321, s. 1978 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240409225545/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1978/04/03/presidential-decree-no-1321-s-1978/ . April 9, 2024 . April 10, 2024 . . Philippines.
  4. Web site: Lopez . Marvin . October 11, 2020 . Literal Translation of Barangay Names in Parañaque City . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240515105103/https://scontent.fmnl3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/120932884_2516741628623493_8036461505566980024_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_eui2=AeFOrleUeVPQfcmot2XTd1SSNJ7YtPgraJU0nti0-Ctole4nkk3bgXVuwtxgJhy1hpVD0_DpgebqXnvHdtGmE-VP&_nc_ohc=_f27a0Z1EcUQ7kNvgE-KarW&_nc_ht=scontent.fmnl3-1.fna&oh=00_AYD5kq3eCcIvtPAvXMgwO_vg0PpprWqk8K4B9U33qqLAbQ&oe=666C0270 . May 15, 2024 . May 15, 2024 . Parañaque City Public Library . Facebook.
  5. Web site: Macairan . Evelyn . December 19, 2003 . Creation of 2nd district in Parañaque hailed . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510114101/https://www.philstar.com/metro/2003/12/19/232141/creation-2nd-district-parantildeaque-hailed/ . May 10, 2024 . May 10, 2024 . Philstar.
  6. Web site: Physical Information . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211226001045/https://www.barangaymoonwalk.net/physical-information/ . December 26, 2021 . April 10, 2024 . barangaymoonwalk.net.
  7. Web site: Lu . Brian James . October 27, 2023 . A Look at the Barangay and SK Elections in the Philippines . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240410103730/https://www.pna.gov.ph/opinion/pieces/776-a-look-at-the-barangay-and-sk-elections-in-the-philippines . April 10, 2024 . April 10, 2024 . Philippine News Agency.
  8. Web site: Porio . Emma . Roque-Sarmiento . Emily . 2019 . Barangay . April 10, 2024 . Archium Ateneo . Ateneo de Manila University.
  9. Web site: Mayor Olivarez Hails Peaceful, Orderly Barangay Polls in Parañaque . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141201090825/http://paranaque.gov.ph/barangay-polls-in-paranaque/ . December 1, 2014 . April 10, 2024 . paranaque.gov.ph.
  10. Web site: May 25, 2021 . House Resolution No. 1951: A Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Late Honorable Carlito Doods Antipuesto, on the Occasion of His 6th Death Anniversary, for His Life Dedicated to the Service of the City of Parañaque and the Filipino People . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240508225447/https://hrep-website.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/legisdocs/basic_18/HR01951.pdf . May 8, 2024 . May 8, 2024.
  11. Web site: June 3, 2015 . Filipino . Newly Appointed Brgy. Chairman of Moonwalk by Congressman Edwin L. Olivarez . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240508230205/https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.828142153931355.1073742865.424689020943339&type=1 . May 8, 2024 . May 8, 2024 . . Facebook.
  12. Web site: Fernando . Jean . November 6, 2023 . Parañaque mayor administers oath to 256 newly-elected barangay, SK officials . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240409223759/https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/5/paranaque-mayor-leads-the-oathtaking-of-256-newly-elected-barangay-sk-officials . April 9, 2024 . April 10, 2024 . Manila Bulletin.
  13. News: November 6, 2023 . 11–06–2023 . 3 . Filipino . Mayor Eric Olivarez Nag-inspeksyon sa mga Sementeryo . Mayor Eric Olivarez Inspects Cemeteries . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240509003720/https://paranaquecity.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nov6-10-Issue.pdf . May 9, 2024 . May 9, 2024 . Palanyag . 4.
  14. Web site: Barangay Moonwalk Officials . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20030130114954/http://www.pquecity.com/officials-moonwalk.htm . January 30, 2003 . April 10, 2024 . pquecity.com.
  15. Web site: Moonwalk . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091016173216/http://www.paranaque.gov.ph/home/index.php/city-government/barangays/district-two/moonwalk . October 16, 2009 . April 10, 2024 . paranaque.gov.ph.
  16. Web site: Barangay Officials Directory . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220623055936/https://bis.dilg.gov.ph/bops/default/master?psgc=13 . June 23, 2022 . April 10, 2024 . Department of Interior and Local Government.
  17. Web site: Barangay Moonwalk . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071112190238/http://paranaque.gov.ph/City.asp?mode=barangay&district=moonwalk . November 12, 2007 . April 10, 2024 . paranaque.gov.ph.
  18. Web site: Moonwalk . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111103230618/http://www.paranaque.gov.ph/home/index.php/city-government/barangays/district-two/moonwalk . November 3, 2011 . April 10, 2024 . paranaque.gov.ph.
  19. Web site: About Us . February 23, 2021 . barangaymoonwalk.com.
  20. Web site: Chateau Elysee . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240508162933/https://smdc.com/properties/chateau-elysee/ . May 8, 2024 . May 12, 2024 . SM Development Corporation.
  21. Web site: April 2, 2024 . Filipino . UPCOMING 10 Barangays of Parañaque celebrates 48th founding anniversary. . May 12, 2024 . Parañaque City Tourism Office . . Moonwalk — Inihiwalay sa Territorial Jurisdiction ng Santo Niño. Itinaas bilang barangay sa bisa ng Presidential Decree № 1321. Tanyag ang barangay bilang kinaroroonan ng Chateau Elysee. .
  22. Web site: Our Projects . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20050204044808/http://techno-asia.com.ph/projects.html . February 4, 2005 . May 12, 2024 . Techno-Asia Construction & Development.
  23. Web site: Kassel Residences Parañaque . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240512014829/https://www.chmigroup.com/index.php?page=neighborhood&site=kassel_residences_paranaque . May 12, 2024 . May 12, 2024 . CHMI Land, Inc..
  24. Web site: July 2023 . Transport Cooperative Master List . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240103143145/https://otc.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/TC-Masterlist-as-of-July-2023-PDF.pdf . January 3, 2024 . May 11, 2024 . Office of Transportation Cooperatives.
  25. Web site: June 25, 2023 . Metro Manila Center for Health Development for 2nd Quarter CY 2023 (Health Facilities Enhancement Program Status) as of June 25, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240511232738/https://ncroffice.doh.gov.ph/Content/Public/SubSection/2nd-qtr-GPPAs.pdf . May 11, 2024 . May 11, 2024 . . 12.
  26. Web site: May 31, 2023 . List of Accredited Maternity Care Package Providers for CY 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240511233337/https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/partners/providers/institutional/accredited/MCP_053123.pdf . May 11, 2024 . May 11, 2024 . . 26.

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