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In the sprawling southern expanse of Metro Manila, comprising the cities of Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Taguig, and the municipality of Pateros, a crucial government entity works tirelessly to uplift the skills and livelihoods of its residents: the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) District Office for MUNTIPARLASTAPAT. This office serves as the central administrative and coordinative hub for all technical vocational education and training (TVET) initiatives within its vast jurisdiction.



What is the TESDA District Office MUNTIPARLASTAPAT?

Unlike a training center that directly conducts courses, the TESDA District Office MUNTIPARLASTAPAT is an administrative and regulatory arm of TESDA. It plays a pivotal role in implementing TESDA's mandate at the grassroots level, ensuring that quality and relevant TVET programs are accessible and responsive to the needs of the communities and industries it serves. Its primary function is to oversee, coordinate, and facilitate all TVET-related activities within its designated district.


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What is MUNTIPARLASTAPAT?

The name "MUNTIPARLASTAPAT" is an acronym derived from the first few letters of the areas it covers, highlighting its extensive reach:

  • MUNTINLUPA City: Home to diverse communities, from highly urbanized centers to more residential areas.

  • PARANAQUE City: A bustling city known for its entertainment, business, and residential developments.

  • LAS PIÑAS City: Recognized for its historical bamboo organ and a mix of residential and commercial zones.

  • TAGUIG City: A rapidly developing city, including the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) business district and various residential enclaves.

  • PATEROS: Metro Manila's only municipality, known for its "balut" industry and traditional crafts.

This broad coverage means the MUNTIPARLASTAPAT District Office caters to a wide spectrum of socio-economic backgrounds and diverse industry demands, from domestic work to IT, construction, tourism, and more.




Key Roles and Functions of the District Office

The TESDA District Office MUNTIPARLASTAPAT performs a multitude of essential functions critical to the development and regulation of TVET:

Program and Institution Accreditation: It is responsible for assessing and accrediting TVET programs and private or public training institutions within its jurisdiction, ensuring they meet TESDA's quality standards and offer relevant curricula.

Assessment and Certification Facilitation: While actual assessments are conducted at accredited assessment centers (like PMDTAC, which falls under Taguig's area but is a separate entity), the District Office oversees the entire national assessment and certification process. This includes registering applicants, coordinating with assessment centers, and facilitating the issuance of National Certificates (NCs) and Certificates of Competency (COCs).

Scholarship Program Administration: The office manages and implements TESDA's various scholarship programs, such as the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) and the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP). It processes applications, endorses qualified beneficiaries, and monitors their training completion.

Industry Linkages and Labor Market Information: It actively engages with local industries and businesses to identify in-demand skills, understand labor market needs, and tailor TVET programs accordingly. This ensures that training leads to actual employment opportunities.

Community-Based Training (CBT) Initiatives: The office spearheads or supports community-based training programs, bringing skills development closer to underserved communities and empowering individuals with livelihood skills.

Advocacy and Information Dissemination: It serves as the primary source of information on TESDA programs, policies, and opportunities for residents, job seekers, and training providers in its covered areas.
Monitoring and Evaluation: The office continuously monitors the performance of accredited training institutions and the effectiveness of TVET programs to ensure continuous improvement.



Location and Accessibility

The TESDA District Office MUNTIPARLASTAPAT is mainly located within the TESDA Complex on the East Service Road, South Luzon Expressway, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Its physical presence ensures that residents of Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Taguig, and Pateros have a direct point of contact for their TVET needs.




Impact on the Community

The work of the TESDA District Office MUNTIPARLASTAPAT is fundamental to the socio-economic well-being of southern Metro Manila:



Skill Empowerment: It provides residents with pathways to acquire new skills or upgrade existing ones, making them more competitive in the job market.

Employment Generation: By linking skills training with industry needs, it facilitates better employment outcomes for graduates.

Poverty Alleviation: For many, gaining a TESDA certification through programs overseen by this office is a direct route to better income and improved living standards.

Local Economic Development: A skilled local workforce attracts investments and supports the growth of businesses within the MUNTIPARLASTAPAT area.

The TESDA District Office MUNTIPARLASTAPAT stands as a testament to the government's commitment to human capital development, playing an indispensable role in shaping a more skilled, productive, and competitive Filipino workforce in the vibrant landscape of South Metro Manila.



Guide to TESDA MUNTIPARLASTAPAT District Office


Here's a detailed guide on how to get to PITX from anywhere in Metro Manila, Cavite and Laguna.



Where is PITX?

As its name implies, the PITX is located in Parañaque City. The terminal is accessible via the Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard or the Coastal Road.


Commuting to the terminal, however, has been made more convenient by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), through Memorandum Circular 2018-20 dated Sept. 13, 2018, which explicitly orders all city buses, UV express service and jeepneys, whose endpoints are Baclaran and the Mall of Asia, to extend and facilitate the transfer of passengers to PITX.

In 2022, the LTFRB introduced the EDSA Carousel (BRT) route from Monumento to PITX and vice versa, significantly enhancing commuter convenience.


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How to Get to PITX...


From Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas-Valenzuela

  • Take the EDSA Carousel bus from Monumento directly to PITX.



From Quezon City

  • If you're traveling from North EDSA, Quezon Avenue, or Cubao, you can conveniently catch any of the EDSA Carousel bus stops to reach PITX directly.
  • You may also take the LRT-2 to Recto Terminal Station. Walk through the connecting bridge to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station, then take the LRT-1 to EDSA Station, then the orange jeepneys going to PITX.
  • Alternately, you can take the MRT to Taft Terminal Station, walk through the connecting bridge towards LRT-1 EDSA Station, and then, right outside the LRT-1 EDSA Station, are the orange jeepneys going to PITX.



From Manila

  • Take the LRT-1 to EDSA Station, then ride the orange jeepneys to PITX.
  • From Divisoria/Quiapo/Taft/Blumentritt, ride a jeep to Baclaran, which will take you there.
  • From the LRT-1 to Gil Puyat Station, get off at Gil Puyat, then turn right and walk towards Pasay City Academy, then ride the shuttle to PITX.
  • From Lawton or Roxas Boulevard, ride a GT Express Shuttle to Sucat via Mall of Asia and get off at PITX.


From Mandaluyong or Pasig

  • You can board the EDSA Carousel bus from Ortigas station, which will take you directly to PITX.
  • Alternately, you may take the MRT to Taft terminal station, then walk through the connecting bridge towards LRT-1 EDSA Station, then outside you will find orange jeepneys going to PITX.


From Pasay

  • Take the LRT-1 to EDSA Station, then take the orange jeepneys to PITX.
  • From Taft, ride a jeep to Baclaran, and get off at the PITX.
  • From Gil Puyat Avenue, ride a jeep to Taft, and get off at LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station, near the Pasay City Academy, ride the shuttle to PITX.



From Makati

  • To reach PITX directly, hop on the EDSA Carousel bus from either Guadalupe station or One Ayala.
  • Alternately, you can take the MRT to Taft Station, then walk through the connecting bridge towards LRT-1 EDSA Station, then the orange jeepneys going to PITX.
  • From Buendia/Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, ride a jeep to Taft, and get off at LRT-1 Gil Puyat station, near the Pasay City Academy., then ride the shuttle to PITX.


From Parañaque

  • From Sucat, ride a GT Express Shuttle to Lawton via Mall of Asia and get off at PITX.


The terminal will connect passengers coming from the Cavite side to other transport systems such as the future LRT Line 1 South Extension, city bus, taxi, and other public utility vehicles that are serving inner Metro Manila.

Here's a short guide on how to go to PITX.

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PITX Amenities

The PITX is equipped with a range of amenities to enhance the passenger experience:
  • Ticketing Offices: Various bus companies have ticketing offices to facilitate easy booking and boarding.
  • Waiting Areas: Spacious and comfortable waiting areas are available for passengers.
  • Restrooms: Clean and well-maintained restrooms are accessible.
  • Baggage Services: Luggage assistance and storage facilities are provided for convenience.
  • ATM and Banks: Banking services and ATMs are available for financial transactions.


Where to Eat and Lounge

After a long journey, passengers can find nearby restaurants to satisfy their hunger or grab a quick snack. Some options include:
  • Jollibee: A popular fast-food chain offering Filipino favorites.
  • Chowking: Known for its Chinese-style fast food.
  • Starbucks: For those seeking a coffee fix.
  • Max's Restaurant: A Filipino restaurant known for its "sarap to the bones" fried chicken.

To see all, here's a list of restaurants and stores in PITX.


Boarding Process

  • Arrive at the terminal well in advance of your departure time.
  • Head to the designated boarding area for your specific bus company.
  • Present your ticket and follow any instructions from terminal staff.


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How to Get to PITX (Commuter's Guide)

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The Philippines' first integrated terminal is now open to service routes between Metro Manila and nearby provinces.



With the opening of the first “world-class,” intermodal landport in the country by no less than President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, Nov. 5, commuting would become more comfortable for the riding public.

Offering a “safer, state-of-the-art, and convenient terminal experience,” through a public-private partnership, the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange or PITX would also connect people and places closer together. Well, the passengers from Cavite to inner Metro Manila, at least, with the initial project.


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PITX Main Area

The multimodal transport selection (e.g. jeepney, bus, taxi, UV Express, point-to-point, and soon, light rail transit) could also definitely broaden one’s commute options and put money back in the wallet—opening wider travel opportunities for the masses.


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About PITX

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITx), formerly called Southwest Integrated Transport System (SWITS), is a public transport terminal in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines.

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PITX Building Exterior

PITx is built and operated by Megawide Construction Corporation and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) under the Philippine government's Public-Private Partnership program.

It replaced the older Southwest Integrated Transport Terminal (SITT) initially located at the derelict Uniwide Coastal Mall, which was transferred to HK Plaza in Bay City, Pasay as the Southwest Interim Provincial Terminal (SWIPTS).


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FACILITIES

It currently features passenger terminal buildings, loading and unloading bays, staging bays, ticketing and baggage handling facilities, as well as park-ride facilities. Commuters can also make use of the free Wi-Fi, charging outlets and an online, centralized ticketing system allowing for cash and credit / debit card payments.

PITX Trips Schedules

“As the first integrated and multi-modal terminal in the southwestern part of Metro Manila, PITX is a landmark project – a ‘landport’ that feels and functions like an airport,” Duterte said in a speech during its inauguration, adding that the PITX is one of the three intermodal terminals that the government plans to build, the other two are the Taguig Integrated Terminal Exchange and the North Integrated Terminal Exchange in Bulacan.




P2P Routes

UBE Express (Every 1 hour and 30 minutes starting 6 am to 9 pm)

DNS Transport (Every 30 minutes from 5:30 am to 4:30 pm)


Bus Routes

Provincial Bus (Cavite)

Provincial Bus (Batangas)


City Bus


PITX Gate Assignments

GateFloorLocation Route
12nd FloorTrece Martires, Dasmariñas, GMA
22nd FloorTagaytay-Mendez (Erjohn, San Agustin), Tagaytay-Amadeo/Alfonso (Regal Starliner, CBTSC), Long-Haul (Visayas, Mindanao, Mindoro)
32nd FloorRoute 6: Quezon Avenue, Route 39: NLET, Route 24: Alabang, Route 2: Monumento, Route 2: Monumento/ Route 13: BGC
42nd FloorBicol, Baguio
5Ground FloorBatangas, Laguna, Quezon
6Ground FloorTernate, Naic, Cavite City
7Ground FloorTanza (Mex), Dasma (KB), Buendia (Beep), Taft (Setsco), Nichols (BNTSC), MIA/Sucat (STDSC), Lawton (Dyipko), Southmall (ATSC)/ Lawton (Cher)
8Ground Floor
9Ground Floor
10Ground FloorEDSA Busway


PITX Ticket Booth Assignments


Ticket BoothRouteBus Line
Booth 1 (2nd Floor)Bicol (Aircon, Luxury/Deluxe)AMIHAN, PHILTRANCO, ALPS, BICOL ISAROG, DLTB, SUPERLINES, RAYMOND, TAWTRASCO, CAGSAWA
Travel Hub (2nd Floor)Bicol (Non-aircon/ Ordinary)AMIHAN, PHILTRANCO, ALPS, BICOL ISAROG, DLTB, SUPERLINES, RAYMOND, TAWTRASCO, CAGSAWA
Booth 2 (2nd Floor)Temporary Closed
Booth 3 (2nd Floor)Mindoro, Mindanao (Davao City – DMS)OMTANSCOOP (JARIV TRANSPORT), RORO BUS, DAVAO METRO SHUTTLE CORP
Booth 4 (Ground Floor)BatangasCERES-GOLDSTAR, ALPS, N. DELA ROSA LINER, DLTB, JAM LINER
Booth 5 (Ground Floor)Temporary Closed
Booth 6 (Ground Floor)Quezon Province, Laguna, Baguio CityA&B LINER, BARNEY AUTO LINE, P&O TRANSPORT, JAM LINER/LLI, PANGASINAN SOLID NORTH, DELA ROSA EXPRESS


Jeepney routes


Provincial PUJs (Cavite)
  • Paliparan via Molino
  • Dasmariñas and DBB-C/DBB-1 via Aguinaldo Highway
  • Imus via Aguinaldo Highway
  • Bacoor via Aguinaldo Highway

Modern air-conditioned PUJs
  • SETSCO
    • Pasay/Taft Avenue-Buendia via Okada-MOA-Senate-World Trade Center
    • Manila/Taft Avenue-Vito Cruz via MOA-Senate-CCP

  • DyipKo
    • Lawton via Roxas Boulevard-Luneta-Intramuros

Traditional Jeepneys

  • All routes pass either Taft Avenue-Pasay Rotonda or FB Harrison-Mabini Street
    • Quiapo
    • Blumentritt
    • Divisoria
    • Escolta
    • Dapitan


Minimum Fare in Metro Manila

Here's the fare increase table starting October 8, 2023, for various modes of transportation:

TransportNew Min FareAfter 4kmAfter 5km
Traditional Jeep₱13₱1.80
Modern Jeep₱15₱2.20
Ordinary City Bus₱15₱2.25
Ordinary Provincial Bus₱15₱1.90
Aircon City Bus₱15₱2.64
Aircon Provincial Bus (Deluxe)₱15₱2.10

The fare increase, approved by the government, aims to address rising operational costs and ensure sustainable services for commuters. Visit the Minimum Fare Guide to know more.


HOW TO BOOK A TICKET FROM PITX

You can drop by the terminal to buy tickets ahead of your travel date. You may book buses from the PITX via our online booking system here:


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HOW TO UTILIZE PITX

The PITX has devoted its facilities to integrate provincial and in-city bus transfers. The ticketing counter and departure bus bays are located at the first floor of the terminal, while the arrival bays are at the second floor.


Departure

  • Step 1: For commuters who opt to buy tickets for trips in the next few hours, schedules are posted at the public information displays around the terminal.
  • Step 2: Proceed to the ticketing counter to buy your tickets. Only cash payments are currently accepted.
  • Step 3: Be at the boarding gates 15 minutes before the scheduled trip. Be alert for any changes in the schedule by checking out the displays or by listening to the public announcement system.
  • Step 4: When the bus is ready to load passengers, scan your ticket on the validation machine to enter the boarding gates. Buses will leave on time, so avoid being late. Tickets are no longer valid past the trip schedule.
  • Step 5: Board the bus and sit at your assigned seat.


Arrival

  • Step 1: Remain seated until the bus has stopped at the arrival bay.
  • Step 2: Proceed to the entrance gate and pass through security checks.
  • Step 3: Look for your next transfer.



HOW TO GET TO PITX

As its name implies, the PITX is located in Parañaque City. The terminal is accessible via the Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard or the Coastal Road.

Loading bay at PITX

Commuting to the terminal, however, has been made more convenient by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, through Memorandum Circular 2018-20 dated Sept. 13, 2018, which explicitly orders all city buses, UV express service and jeepneys, whose endpoints are Baclaran and the Mall of Asia, to extend and facilitate the transfer of passengers to PITX.


Similarly, the board said that, “All provincial public utility buses, UV Express service and public utility jeepneys originating from provinces southwest of Metro Manila entering via Coastal Road and Manila Cavite Expressway shall end their routes at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) in Coastal Road Parañaque from the date PITX is fully operational.”

If you want to go there and commuting from the Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas-Valenzuela

  • From Monumento, ride a jeepney or UV Express bound for Baclaran and it will take you there.
  • Take the LRT-1 bound for Baclaran. Right outside the LRT-1 EDSA Station, across Metropoint Mall, you will find orange jeepneys, which will take you to PITX.

If you are coming from Quezon City

  • You may take the LRT-2 to Recto Terminal Station. Walk through the connecting bridge to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station, then take the LRT-1 to EDSA Station, then the orange jeepneys going to PITX.
  • You may also ride the LRT-2 to Recto Station, take the connecting bridge to LRT-1 Doroteo Jose Station, then LRT-1 to Gil Puyat Station, then turn right and walk towards Pasay City Academy. In front of Pasay City Academy, take the shuttle PITX.
  • From LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao Station, walk through Gateway and Farmers' Plaza towards MRT-Cubao station. There, take the MRT to Taft Terminal Station, walk through the connecting bridge towards LRT-1 EDSA Station, and then, right outside the LRT-1 EDSA Station, are the orange jeepneys going to PITX.

Going back, if you are commuting from Manila

  • Take the LRT-1 to EDSA Station, then ride the orange jeepneys to PITX.
  • From Divisoria/Quiapo/Taft/Blumentritt, ride a jeep to Baclaran, which will take you there.
  • From the LRT-1 to Gil Puyat Station, get off at Gil Puyat, then turn right and walk towards Pasay City Academy, then ride the shuttle to PITX.
  • From Lawton or Roxas Boulevard, ride a GT Express Shuttle to Sucat via Mall of Asia and get off at PITX.

If you are commuting from Mandaluyong or Pasig

  • Take the MRT to Taft terminal station, then walk through the connecting bridge towards LRT-1 EDSA Station, then outside you will find orange jeepneys going to PITX.
  • From EDSA , across Megamall and Shangri-La Plaza Mall, ride a Baclaran-bound bus to PITX.

When commuting from Pasay

  • Take the LRT-1 to EDSA Station, then take the orange jeepneys to PITX.
  • From Taft, ride a jeep to Baclaran, and get off at the PITX.
  • From Gil Puyat Avenue, ride a jeep to Taft, and get off at LRT-1 Gil Puyat Station, near the Pasay City Academy, ride the shuttle to PITX.

If commuting from Makati

  • Take the MRT to Taft Station, then walk through the connecting bridge towards LRT-1 EDSA Station, then the orange jeepneys going to PITX.
  • From Buendia/Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, ride a jeep to Taft, and get off at LRT-1 Gil Puyat station, near the Pasay City Academy., then ride the shuttle to PITX.

When commuting from Parañaque

  • From Sucat, ride a GT Express Shuttle to Lawton via Mall of Asia and get off at PITX.

The terminal will connect passengers coming from the Cavite side to other transport systems such as the future LRT Line 1 South Extension, city bus, taxi, and other public utility vehicles that are serving inner Metro Manila.

Here's a short guide on how to go to PITX.

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Visit How to Get to PITX Guide to learn more.


Restaurants and Convenience Stores in PITX

  • 7-Eleven
  • Alfamart
  • Arroz Ecija
  • Binalot
  • Buko Juan
  • Chachago
  • Chowking
  • Cookies by the Bucket
  • Hen Lin
  • Jamaican Pattie Shop
  • John Lemon
  • Jollibee 
  • Liezel’s La Paz Batchoy & Kansi House
  • Macao Imperial
  • Mang Inasal
  • Mang Juan Silog
  • Mango Juan
  • McDonalds
  • Miguelito’s Hyped Mangos
  • Mister Donut
  • Original Pinoy Merienda
  • Potato Corner
  • Red Ribbon Bakeshop
  • Siomai King
  • Soy Yummy
  • Subway
  • The Shawarma Shack
  • Teaza
  • Wendy's

Fast food and restaurants inside PITX

Shops and Services in PITX

  • Anytime Fitness
  • Bench/
  • Miniso
  • Mr. Quickie Plus
  • World Balance

Services and shops inside PITX

ATM Machines in PITX

As we all know PITX has all in one services they also have multiple ATM Machines to make it easier for passengers to grab some cash during their trips. The available ATM Machines in PITX are the following:
  • BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands)
  • BDO (Banco de Oro Unibank)
  • Bank of Commerce
  • PNB (Philippine National Bank)
  • Metrobank


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Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange

Address: 1 Kennedy Rd., Brgy., Tambo, Paranaque City
Email Address: customerservice@pitx.com.ph
Hotline: (02)3963817 / (02)3963818
Mobile No: 09175961111
Facebook: PITX


PITX Parking Facility

PITX parking facility provides convenient and secure parking options for both motorcycles and cars. With spaces available 24/7, you can park with ease at any time of the day or night.

Location:
  • The 3rd floor is designated for private vehicles, including motorcycles and cars.
  • The 4th floor is exclusively reserved for tower tenants.

Rates:
  • Motorcycles:
    Regular Parking Rate: P 50.00
    Overnight Parking: P 150.00 + Regular Parking Fee

  • Cars:
    Regular Parking Rate: P 60.00
    Overnight Parking: P 150.00 + Regular Parking Fee


Overnight parking incurs an additional fee on top of the regular parking rate. Parking fees are subject to change without prior notice.




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