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MARCIAL A. JUANGCO Cluster C Head ENGR. DANILO A. NOBLEZA Provincial Director BELINDA A. VALENZUELA Cluster A Head CELIA A. MARTAL Cluster B Head COVERED LGUs: Trece Martires City City of Dasmariñas City of General Trias Amadeo Carmona General Mariano Alvarez Tanza Silang COVERED LGUs: Tagaytay City Alfonso General Emilio Aguinaldo Indang Magallanes Maragondon Mendez Naic Ternate COVERED LGUs: Cavite City City of Bacoor City of Imus Kawit Noveleta Rosario
City of Cavite City of Bacoor City of Imus Noveleta Rosario Kawit
Trece Martires City City of General Trias City of Dasmarinas Amadeo Silang General Mariano Alvarez Tanza Carmona
Tagaytay City Alfonso General Emilio Aguinaldo Indang Magallanes Maragondon Mendez-Nunez Naic Ternate
The Origin of Cavite Before the Spanish arrival in the Philippines, Cavite held significance for foreign merchants and traders. In the late 16th century, the colonizers recognized the strategic location of the unique land formation extending into Manila Bay with deep waters. They identified its potential as the primary staging ground for launching their large galleons, eventually becoming the crucial port connecting the colony to the outside world through the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade. Thus, Cavite emerged as a pivotal area of influence during the Spanish era. The current site of Cavite City, formerly Tangway, played a vital role in trade with settlements around Manila Bay, serving as the mooring place for Chinese junks. In 1571, Spanish colonizers established the port in this area, fortifying it as the first line of defense for Manila. Ships were constructed and equipped at the port, and Chinese merchants settled in Bacoor and Kawit, opposite the Spanish town, engaging in trade involving silks, porcelain, and other oriental goods. The dynamic mix of traders, Spanish seamen, and locals led to the development of a pidgin Spanish known as Chabacano. However, the labor force in Cavite, often conscripted through polo or forced labor, endured the hardship of cutting and hauling timber from the mountains to the shipyards at Cavite el Puerto. Behind each galleon constructed, bringing substantial profits to influential Spaniards in Manila, lay a narrative of struggles and sacrifices by the Caviteños who later embraced the outbreak of the revolution. In 1614, the politico-military jurisdiction of Cavite was established, encompassing the entire present territory of Cavite except for Maragondon. Maragondon originally belonged to the Corregimiento of Mariveles but was ceded to Cavite in 1754 when it gained independence from Pampanga, as exiled Christians brought by the Jesuits from the Moluccas settled in Maragondon. Due to its military significance, Cavite faced attacks by foreign powers aiming to conquer Manila and the Philippines. The Dutch unsuccessfully attempted a surprise attack on the city in 1647, relentlessly pounding the port. Additionally, the British defeated the Spaniards and occupied the port in 1672 during their two-year interregnum in the Philippines. These events planted the seed of the possibility of overthrowing Spanish rule in the minds of the Caviteños, who envisioned being at the forefront of the Philippine Revolution against Spain. Cavite City, once a mooring place for Chinese junks trading with settlements around Manila Bay, was founded by Spanish colonizers in 1571. The port and city were fortified to serve as the first line of defense for Manila, with galleons being constructed and Chinese merchants settling in nearby communities. The diverse interactions among traders, Spanish seamen, and local residents gave rise to the use of a pidgin Spanish known as Chabacano.
The Seedbed of Revolution The Philippine Revolution, led by indigenous people known as Indios, marked the first successful uprising by people of brown descent in history. Notably, this revolution bore a distinctive Caviteño influence. Prior to its outbreak, Spanish friars had acquired extensive haciendas in Cavite, comprising over a quarter of all friar land holdings in the Philippines. These haciendas became a source of intense agrarian conflicts between the friars and Filipino farmers, leading some Caviteños to adopt an outlaw lifestyle. This resistance to the friar orders played a crucial role in the later quest for the country's independence. Agrarian revolts in 1828 led by Luis Parang and in 1869 by Eduardo Camerino, mentored by Father Mariano Gomez, laid the groundwork for the Philippine Revolution in Cavite. In 1872, a mutiny by dissatisfied navy personnel in Cavite resulted in a severe crackdown on reformers and liberals. The execution of three Filipino priests—Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomez, and Jacinto Zamora—accused of complicity in the mutiny, became a pivotal event, described as a "judicial murder" that profoundly affected the Filipino people. The Cavite mutiny of 1872 saw the loss of prominent Caviteños, setting the stage for future events. The Philippine Revolution officially began in 1896, with Cavite playing a central role as numerous Katipuneros were mobilized across its towns. Thirteen influential Caviteños were executed in 1896, aiming to quell the uprising. The battles of Binakayan and Calero in November 1896 led to the termination of Spanish rule in the province, excluding the Cavite Arsenal. The Cavite Mutiny of 1872 initiated the struggle for Filipino emancipation, while the execution of the thirteen martyrs marked the end of Spanish rule in the Philippines. The proclamation of Philippine independence on June 12, 1898, in Kawit by General Emilio Aguinaldo marked a significant milestone, with Aguinaldo playing a decisive role in the nation's history. In 1901, the Americans established a civil government in Cavite, and during World War II, the province faced Japanese attacks. The restoration of Philippine independence on July 4, 1946, brought immense pride to the Caviteños, with Aguinaldo being acknowledged for his pivotal role. Throughout its colonial past and the fight for independence, Cavite has played a crucial role, earning the title of the Historical Capital of the Philippines. The province and its people, with their rich history, embody strength and dedication to noble causes, making them an enduring symbol of resilience and pride.
CAVITE MAP First District Second District Third District Fourth District Fifth District Sixth District Seventh District Eight District Leadership: Governor Juanito Victor C. Remulla SeatofGovernment:Trece MartiresCity Class:1stClass Province LandArea:1,426.06 km2 Population:4,344,829 District:8 LocalGovernmentUnits: Cities:7 Municipalities:16 Barangays:829 Hon. Francisco A. Barzaga PRESIDENT Hon. Laro BoyS. Nato VICEPRESIDENT Hon. AldeJoselitoF. Pagulayan SECRETARYGENERAL Hon. Robin Chester J. Cantimbuhan TREASURER Hon. Donn ClarenceL. Bayot AUDITOR Hon.MichaelFrancis C. Tolentino BUSINESSMANAGER Hon. Christopher P. Go PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Boardof Directors: HON. CATHERINES.EVARISTO HON.PETER EMMANUEL C. LARA HON.MARRIANPINZON HON. BIANCA CAMILLEPELLO HON. JESSE BOYGREPO HON. CHRISSEL L. BORJA HON.MARK ANTHONY A. TOLEDO HON. JORGE CARLO D.MAGNO Hon. Junio C. Dualan(Naic) PRESIDENT Hon. Raul Rex D.Mangubat (Cityof Dasmarinas) VICEPRESIDENT Hon. Arlynn A. Torres (Noveleta) SECRETARYGENERAL Hon.MadonaMojica-Pel(Alfonso) TREASURER Hon. RomeoL.MontehermosoJr.(Trece Martires City) AUDITOR Hon. Jonas Glyn P. Labuguen(Cityof the Gen. Trias) PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER BoardofDirectors: HON.ROWENABAUTISTA-MENDIOLA(CITYOF BACOOR) HON.JOANNEMICHELLEB.GONZALES (ROSARIO) HON.EDWARDSAMALAJR. (KAWIT) HON.BENZENRALEIGHG.RUSIT(CAVITECITY) HON.JESUSB.ANTAZO(MAGALLANES) Hon. Dahlia A. Loyola (Carmona) PRESIDENT Hon. Perfecto V.Fidel(Indang) VICEPRESIDENT Hon. Kevin A. Anarna (Silang) SECRETARYGENERAL Hon. Jasmin Angelli Bautisata (Magallanes) TREASURER Hon. Redel John B. Dionisio(Amadeo) AUDITOR Hon. Dino Carlo R. Chua (Noveleta) PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Boardof Directors: HON.FRANCISCOMENDOZA,JR.(MENDEZNUNEZ) HON.JOSEVOLTAIREV.RICAFRENTE (ROSARIO) HON.RUPERTOC.DUALAN(NAIC) HON.DENNISGLEAN(GEA) HON.LAMBERTOD.BAMBAO(TERNATE) HON.RANDYA.SALAMAT(ALFONSO) HON.LAWRENCEN.ARCA(MARAGONDON) HON.MARICELE.TORRES(GMA)
The city served as the capital of Cavite province from its establishment in 1614 until 1954, when the capital was relocated to the newly formed city of Trece Martires situated at the province's center. Originally emerging as the modest port town of Cavite Puerto, it thrived during the early Spanish colonial era, evolving into the primary seaport for Manila. This port played a pivotal role in facilitating the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade and handling large sea-bound vessels. Subsequently, San Roque and La Caridad, initially independent towns in Cavite province, were amalgamated to create a unified municipality. The contemporary Cavite City encompasses San Antonio (including Cañacao and Sangley Point), the southern regions of Santa Cruz and Dalahican, as well as the surrounding islands of the province, such as the historically significant Corregidor Island. The City Government of Bacoor is the gateway to the province of Cavite. Bacoor is the first capital of the Revolutionary Government under General Emilio Aguinaldo. A historical landmark in our forebears’ quest for Philippine Independence was the hard-fought Battle of Zapote Bridge on February 17, 1897. “Gargano” was the revolutionary name given to Bacoor.
The City of Imus is the de facto capital of the Province of Cavite. Under the Recollects, it became an independent municipality in 1975. In October 2009, Republic Act 9727 reapportioned Cavite into seven districts making Imus the Third Legislative District. On 12 April 2012, Republic Act 10161 was enacted into law, converting the Municipality of Imus into a City. The people of Imus ratified this later on through a plebiscite on 30 June 2012. The city's rich history is evident in its various heritage sites--the Imus Cathedral, Imus City Plaza, and Imus Heritage Site. The City Government of Bacoor is the gateway to the province of Cavite. Bacoor is the first capital of the Revolutionary Government under General Emilio Aguinaldo. A historical landmark in our forebears’ quest for Philippine Independence was the hard-fought Battle of Zapote Bridge on February 17, 1897. “Gargano” was the revolutionary name given to Bacoor.
Rosario was named in honour of their patroness Nuestra Señora Virgen del Santissimo Rosario, Reina de Caracol (or Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary). The second smallest town in the province of Cavite, Rosario has now emerged into the "biggest" neither in terms of its land area nor its per capita income but because of the great transitions that occurred with the town's political, social, cultural and economic developments since 1845. The Municipality of Kawit, Cavite, with a total land area of 13.40 square kilometers is a 1st Class Municipality. It is described as the “Flag Town of the Republic” and it is the cradle of Philippine Independence. Kawit is the oldest municipality in Cavite. The name Kawit is derived from the Tagalog word “kawit” (hook) which is suggestive of its location at the base of a hook shaped shoreline along Manila Bay extending to the tip of Cavite City. Its cultural heritage and historical role in Philippine History is a unique treasure for Kawit. The Aguinaldo Shrine where the Philippine Independence was proclaimed by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, remains one of the most hallowed historical sites in the country. Kawit is composed of 23 barangays. It is both an inland and coastal municipality.
The City of Trece Martires, with a total land area of 39.17 square kilometers, is the Provincial Government’s de facto seat. It is located at the center of the province. It is a fourth-class city comprised of 13 barangays named after the Thirteen Martyrs, a group of prominent Caviteños who were sentenced to death during the Spanish regime. Trece Martires City is considered one of the fast growing local economies in Cavite. It has evolved from an economy that features agriculture as the major source of economy into one that is industrialized and commercialized. The City of General Trias is a first-class component city in the province of Cavite. It has a total land area of 117.68 square kilometers and is subdivided into 33 barangays. It was originally named San Francisco de Malabon, after its Patron Saint, Francis of Assisi. The original name of the town was changed to General Trias in honor of Gen. Mariano Trias. The City of Gen. Trias is situated at the northern part of the province. The land shape of General Trias follows the path of its territorial boundaries in the eastern and western section, which is the river. It is bounded in the north by Noveleta, in the northeast by the City of Imus and Kawit, in the east by the City of Dasmariñas, in the southeast by Silang, in the south by Amadeo, in the west by Tanza, and Rosario in the northwest.
The City of Dasmariñas is known as the “University Capital of Cavite” and is classified as one of the most competitive cities in the country today. It has a total land area of 82.34 square kilometers and is composed of 75 barangays.It is also known as the Industrial Giant of CALABARZON because it is one of Cavite’s most rapidly growing local government units. The city has a wide variety of commercial establishments, including retail malls, fast food chains, groceries, convenience stores, restaurants, etc. It is famous for its Paru-Paro Festival aptly so as the beautiful and colorful “Paru-Paro” (butterfly) is a universal symbol for change, transformation, and festivity in this city. With a vast 47.90 square kilometers of its land planted with coffee, Amadeo has the largest land area devoted to coffee farming in the entire upland Cavite. It is the biggest coffee producer in the province. It is an upland town in the southern part of Cavite bounded in the north by the Municipality of Gen. Trias, Silang in the east, Indang in the west and by the Cities of Tagaytay and Trece Martires in the south and northwest portions, respectively. It is a fourth-class municipality that is divided into 26 barangays.
The Municipality of Silang covers about 156.41 square kilometers of land that is broadly classified into agricultural and built-up areas. The municipality is divided into 64 barangays. It is situated in the eastern part of Cavite province, bounded in the north by the municipalities of General Trias, Dasmariñas, General Mariano Alvarez and Carmona. Silang is believed to be the second oldest town in Cavite and was founded in 1571. The name Silang was derived from the Tagalog word “Silanganan”. Some said it came from “isinilang” because of the sudden existence of a church at the center of the town. On March 26, 1997, Finance Department Order No. 24-97 classified Silang as a First Class Municipality. The Municipality of General Mariano Alvarez is dubbed as the youngest municipality in the Province of Cavite. It was created by virtue of Parliamentary Bill No. 681 and approved under Batas Pambansa Blg. 76 on June 13, 1986. From its humble beginning as a 4th class municipality, it became a first class municipality in July 2005. It is located some 34 kilometers south of Manila. The town has a total land area of 9.38 square kilometers with 27 barangays.
Tanza has a total land area of 96.30 square kilometers and is composed of 41 barangays. Farming and fishing are the major sources of livelihood in the municipality. The lowland municipality of Tanza is located in the northwestern part of Cavite. It is bounded by the Municipality of Rosario in the north, the Municipality of Gen. Trias in the east, by Trece Martires City and the Municipality of Naic in the south, and the Manila Bay in the west. Tanza is the historic location where Emilio Aguinaldo took his oath as the first president of the revolutionary government of the Philippines. The first class municipality is now experiencing rapid urban growth. Rapid urbanization could be attributed to the housing projects and availability of low cost housing, coupled with the existence of several industrial establishments in the municipality, as well as its proximity to the Cavite Export Processing Zone. Carmona is a 1st class municipality in Cavite. It is a landlocked municipality located in the southeastern part of the province. It has a total land area of 30.92 square kilometers and is composed of 14 barangays. It is an industrial community that prides itself as the only town in the Philippines that gives its residents a chance to till communal agricultural lands for three years free of any financial liabilities through their “Sorteo ng Bukid”, a method of raffling off communal agricultural lands to any qualified son and/or daughter of the town every three years. The Sorteo highlights the town’s tradition of promoting agricultural advancement long before agrarian reform was introduced.
The City of Tagaytay is a component city in Cavite. It is one of the most frequented places in the south because of its outstanding scenery. It offers a breath-taking sight of the famous Taal Lake and Taal Volcano and a cold climate, thanks to its high altitude. The City of Tagaytay is a tourism destination for local and foreign visitors. With a total land area of 66.15 square kilometers and 34 barangays, Tagaytay City is both upland hilly and upland mountainous, particularly on its eastern and southern sections. Forests, open grasslands, and pine trees cover the said areas. The city overlooks Manila Bay to its north, Laguna de Bay to its east, and Taal Volcano and Taal Lake to its south. The Municipality of Alfonso is located in a high value and productive agricultural zone. The cool climate of the municipality and its favorable peace and order conditions present a wholesome environment that makes Alfonso attractive to visitors and investors. Although it is considered as an agricultural community, its proximity to Tagaytay City, a well–known tourist destination in the country, influences the development trend in the area. An upland town centrally located at the southwestern peripheral boundary of the province, the municipality has a total land area of 64.60 square kilometers compromised of 32 barangays. Tourism destinatio
Bailen, the town’s original name, was coined from the Spanish word “bailar”, meaning “to dance”. Another claims that it was named after a Spanish town of the same name. The American civil government, from 1899– 1901, reduced the number of towns to facilitate the military policy of concentrating the civilian population of the poblaciones. The Philippine Commission approved Act No. 947 on October 15, 1903, annexing the municipalities of Bailen and Mendez to Alfonso, thus becoming barrios of Alfonso. The Philippine Commission, for the second time in 1904, reorganized the entire province of Cavite reducing its 22 municipalities to 9 groups of towns. Bailen was annexed to Mendez. Bailen was reconverted into an independent municipality in 1915, with the complete restoration of peace and order in Cavite. Indang is an upland municipality in Cavite composed of 36 barangays with a total of 89.20 square kilometers land area. It is a 1st class municipality in the province. The municipality is highly accessible from the major points within the province and to the major market areas like Naic and Alfonso, while it is only 13.5 kilometers from the seat of provincial government at the City of Trece Martires. Indang is about 12.8 kilometers from Tagaytay City. Indang is an upland municipality in Cavite composed of 36 barangays with a total of 89.20 square kilometers land area. It is a 1st class municipality in the province.
Magallanes is an upland community located in the southwestern part of the province. Magallanes is an agriculture municipality that covers a total of 78.60 square kilometers land area composed of 16 barangays. Buhay Forest and Utod Falls are top tourist destinations in town. Population growth is relatively low in Magallanes due to outmigration. The Municipality of Maragondon is a third class municipality in the province of Cavite. It is an upland municipality and is predominantly mountainous. Known mountain ranges with tourist potentials situated in this municipality are Mt. Pico de Loro, Mt. Palay Palay, Mt. Hulog, Mt. Mataas na Gulod, Mt. Nagpatong, and Mt. Buntis. The Municipality of Maragondon is a third class municipality in the province of Cavite. It is an upland municipality and is predominantly mountainous. Known mountain ranges with tourist potentials situated in this municipality are Mt. Pico de Loro, Mt. Palay Palay, Mt. Hulog, Mt. Mataas na Gulod, Mt. Nagpatong, and Mt. Buntis.
The Municipality of Mendez-Nuñez is one of the smallest and upland towns in Cavite situated at the southern part of the Province. It is bounded in the north and east by Indang, in the south by Tagaytay City, and in the west by Alfonso. It is a 4th class municipality in the province having a total land area of 16.67 square kilometers and subdivided into 24 barangays. Mendez has a low temperature, especially during the early dry season due to its proximity to Tagaytay City, a tropical highland. The Municipality of Naic is composed of 30 barangays and has a land area of 86.00 square kilometers. It is a coastal and a first class municipality in the province of Cavite that is just 47 kilometers away from the City of Manila. It is still basically an agricultural area with vast areas devoted to agriculture. Ten (10) barangays are in the coastal areas facing the Manila Bay. The long coastline of Naic is teeming with beaches which are important recreational areas. It has big bodies of water namely Timalan River, Kay Alamang River and Balsahan River. The major income sources in town are agriculture and fishery services.
Ternate is a coastal town of Cavite located in the southwestern part of the province. It is bounded in the north by Naic, in the south by Nasugbu, Batangas, in the east by Maragondon, and in the west by Manila Bay. With its ten (10) barangays, its area comprises 43.50 square kilometers of land area. The town of Ternate is known for its tourism facilities and amenities. Aside from beaches/resorts, Ternate also has a historical landmark, the Rock Island commonly known as “El Fraile” or sometimes called Fort Drum. Its topography is generally rugged. The terrain is predominantly mountainous. The slope of the area is generally characterized as rolling to moderately sloping and in some portions, steep to generally steep. The vegetative cover of the area is predominantly forest.