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Like other cities in the philippines, Las Pinas is governed by a Mayor and a Vice Mayor. They are elected for a three year term. The Mayor is the exective head and leads the cities departments in executing the city ordinances and improving public service. The vice Mayor leeds the legislative council, which is in charge of creating the cities polocies.
Las Pinas City is Part of the Manila Metro region. It is represented by its Mayor in the Metro Manila Counsil hheaded by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). This Council formulates development plans to problem-solving and imporove the conditions in the metropolis.
[edit] Mayors of Las Piñas City
Juan Tiongkiao, 1908-1913
Mariano Santos, 1913-1916
Rufino De Leon, 1916-1918
Manuel Arevalo, 1918-1922
Clemente Dalandan, 1922-1925
Elias Aldana, 1925-1934
Eugenio Trinidad, 1935-1937 and 1947-1951
Bernardo Aldana, 1938-1946
Pedro Dela Cruz, 1952-1959
Francisco Antonio, 1959-1963
Filemon Aguilar, 1963-1986
Alfred Juntilla, 1986-1988
Rosalino Riguera, 1988-1992
Gabriel Casimiro, 1992-1995
Vergel Aguilar, 1995-2004
Imelda Aguilar, 2004-2007
Vergel Aguilar, 2007-Present

[edit] Districts and barangays
Las Piñas City is divided into 20 Barangays. These Barangays are grouped into two legislative districts, each with its own set of representatives in the city council. District 1 comprises the northwestern half of the city while District 2, the remaining half. Las Piñas City has its own congressional district with one representative in the House of Representatives.

District 1 Barangays

CAA-B.F. International
Daniel Fajardo (Poblacion)
Elias Aldana
Ilaya
Manuyo Uno
Manuyo Dos
Pamplona Uno
Pamplona Dos
Pamplona Tres
Pulanglupa Uno
Pulanglupa Dos
Zapote
District 2 Barangays

Almanza Uno
Almanza Dos
Pilar Village
Talon Uno
Talon Dos
Talon Tres
Talon Cuatro
Talon Singko

[edit] Education
Las Piñas City has a diverse educational system with specializations in various academic and technical fields.

The largest university in the city is the University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA (UPHDS) (formerly University of Perpetual Help Rizal [UPHR]), which is part of the University of Perpetual Help System. This institution is known for its excellence in Medicine, Nursing, and Law. UPHR operates the Perpetual Help Medical Center, one of the leading hospitals in the southern part of the metropolis.

The main campus of Saint Francis of Assisi College System (SFACS) is also located in Las Piñas City, which offers courses in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Education, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Nursing and Care-giving programs, and Graduate studies, as well as primary and secondary education.

The Southville International School and Colleges (touted as "The School of the Future" by the Department of Education), is also one of the more well-known international schools in Metro Manila. Southville is accredited by the (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) (WASC).

Another notable institution in this City is the Elizabeth Seton School ("The School of the Future" -1996 by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports) an institution well-known for its Holistic academic program which promotes "Excellence, Leadership and Commitment" and for its well-rounded Globally competitive students. Accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU).

Also in Las Piñas is the Philippine Merchant Marine School, which caters to those who want a career in the seafaring industry.

Las Piñas is also home to its oldest school St. Joseph's Academy which was established in 1916, St. Joseph's Academy is home to the world famous Bamboo Organ which is in its parish church. The school is also home of the Las Piñas Boys Choir.

[edit] Colleges, universities and technical schools
AMA Computer College
Dr. Felimon C. Aguilar Memorial College
Elizabeth Seton School
Informatics Computer Institute
Imus Computer College (ICC) - Las Piñas Branch
Las Piñas Colleges
Philippine Merchant Marine School
Saint Francis of Assisi College System
Southville International School and Colleges
STI College of Las Pinas
Bernardo College
University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA
Talon Dos Institute of Technology (BF Resort Village, Las Piñas)