Alabang
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Alabang | |
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UTC+8 (PST) | |
Postal Code | 1799, 1781 (Filinvest City) |
Area code | 02 |
Range | Marikina Valley Fault Ridge |
Alabang ([alaˈbɐŋ]) is a barangay in Muntinlupa, Philippines. At one time the area was a farming district, and has since grown from a village to a major commercial center, which includes the Filinvest City and Madrigal Business Park, and a transportation hub. It has an area of 8.064 square kilometers (3.114 sq mi).[1] A large portion of Ayala Alabang came from Barangay Alabang.[citation needed] It is formerly the location of the Alabang Stock Farm.[2]
Etymology
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According to the translation of the stories of previous generations to the elderly people who are still living in Alabang, the word Alabang comes from two words: Alibangban (after the tree Alibangbang) and Abangan (Filipino for wait).
During the Spanish period, they say that many Alibangbang trees were planted in Alabang, and since people were still rare at that time, the area of the trees was wide, fat and its branches would fall off, which also rises approximately 20 feet (6.1 m). Its leaves were about the size of a palm, and they appear to be twins that spread out during the day and gather spontaneously at night. Its leaves and fruits are also roasted because of its acidity. Also at night, it is crowded with fireflies. Using their torch light on the buttocks, they prey on the insects that land on the tree.[citation needed]
Currently, there are no Alibangbang trees to be found in Alabang.[citation needed]
Economy
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Filinvest City
Some of the country's premier business district, Filinvest City's Spectrum Business District, The Northgate Cyberzone which specializes in hosting information and technology industries, the towering
Shopping centers
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Festival Alabang is the biggest of all five current malls in city. It is also adjacent to some of the largest malls south of Metro Manila, namely Alabang Town Center, SM Southmall, and other malls like Starmall Alabang (formerly Metropolis Star Alabang), Liana's Alabang, and Ayala Malls South Park.[citation needed]
Starmall Alabang, or formerly known as Metropolis Star Alabang is the first community shopping mall in this city and it is owned by Starmalls, Inc. It has features and anchors like: All Day Supermarket, All Home, Finds A Discount Store, Cinemas, and among others.[citation needed]
There are also the South Station, Fastbyte at Northgate, Westgate Center, Commerce Center, South Supermarket The Filinvest Tent Commercial Block, and Alabang Public Market.[citation needed]
Car Dealerships
There are multiple car dealerships located in Muntinlupa and most of them are along the Alabang–Zapote Road in Alabang. Ford Motors Alabang has a five-floor facility covering a floor area of nearly 13,000 square meters (140,000 sq ft). The Ford dealership boasts a 2-floor, 23-vehicle showroom and a 4-floor, 80-bay service center. Toyota Alabang also constructed a facility with a showroom, parts warehouse, office & service facilities in a 5,000-square-meter (54,000 sq ft) lot adjacent to the Ford Dealership. Audi Westgate Alabang, Chevrolet Alabang, Chrysler Alabang, Mitsubishi Motors Alabang, Nissan and Suzuki Alabang are also located within the area, most of which are along the Alabang–Zapote Road.
See also
References
- ^ "Brgy. Alabang". City Government of Muntinlupa. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ "44-hectare Alabang sprawl home to global business community". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
External links
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