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Major Hubs 5 Major Destinations
Manila and Its Spokes
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Cebu and its Spokes
Laoag / Baguio and its Spokes
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Davao and its Spokes
Clark/Subic and its Spokes |
Others and its Spokes
Kawit / Cavite / Tagaytay
THE PROVINCE AT A GLANCE
Cavite province is rich in
culture and history. Imus, Cavite is the site where the
first successful Philippine revolution was waged. It is also
the place where the flag of the Philippine Republic was
first hoisted to proclaim the country’s independence.
The province is the birthplace of Filipino heroes, among
them Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the
Republic. By contrast, it is a place which abounds in
natural attractions and fantastic landscapes. The crowning
glory of Cavite is Tagaytay City , the so called "town in
the ridges." The ridge is the viewing arena where Taal
Volcano, can be seen in full panoramic splendor. Tagaytay
City is considered as the country’s second summer capital
next to Baguio City because of its crisp and cool climate
all year round, is a treasure box of pleasure points by
itself.
BRIEF HISTORY
Cavite, the name of the province, is derived from
"Kawit", a Tagalog word for "hook". This refers to the hook
shaped land on Old Spanish maps. The land was known as
"Tangway" where Spanish authorities evolved a fort from
which the city of Cavite grew.
Archaeological evidence in the coastal areas of Cavite show
prehistoric settlements. Folklore says that the earliest
settlers of Cavite were from Borneo. In the 1600's
encomiendas or Spanish royal land grants were given in
Cavite and Maragondon. The Jesuit priests who first came
brought with them settlers from Mollucas. These settlers,
known as Mardicas, settled on Ternate and Maragondon. Other
settlements grew over the centuries and by the turn of the
century Cavite towns were already trading with one another.
Traditional industries began to thrive as Manila's commerce
grew. Cavite like other provinces of Southern Tagalog, began
its involvement for reforms and later on revolution as its
educated citizens began to assert themselves like many
Filipino ilustrados of the time.
In 1872, Filipinos revolted against Spain. Three Filipino
priests - Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomez and Jacinto Zamora -
were implicated in the Cavite revolt in which 200 Filipinos
rose in arms against the Spanish forces in the garrisons.
On August 28, 1896, when the Philippine Revolution against
Spain broke out, Cavite became a bloody theatre of war. Led
by Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite๑os made surprise attracts on the
Spanish headquarters and soon liberated the whole province.
Aguinaldo directed the Revolution to its end: the
proclamation of the first Republic in Asia, the Republic of
the Philippines, on June 12, 1898 in Kawit.
Cavite and its people, what they are today, and what will be
tomorrow, will remain with infinity, as a place with
glorious history and a people fortified with strength to
live and die for a worthy cause.
HOW TO GET THERE :
The historical province of Cavite is accessible from
Manila by land (Buses leave every 30 minutes). Normal travel
time to Cavite is approximately 20-30 minutes (if you are
going to Bacoor, the closest town to Manila) or about 2 ฝ
half hours (to the farthest point)
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