The origin of the name "Muntinlupa" came from at least three versions. First, is its association with the thin top soil in the area, thus the term Muntinlupa. Second, residents, purportedly replying to a question by Spaniards in the 16th century about what the name of their place was, said "Monte sa Lupa" apparently mistaking the question for what card game they were playing. Third, the topographical nature of the area, where the term "Monte" or mountain was expanded to Muntinlupa or mountain land.

Watch this video as it shows a part of Muntinlupa from the Meysapan hacienda, Tondo province to Rizal province. Today, Muntinlupa has been independent for over a hundred years and to this date, the continual development of our city remains.