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55-539: Maragondon is 44 kilometers (27 mi) from Imus and 54 kilometers (34 mi) from Manila . The name Maragondon is a Spanish approximation of the Tagalog word maragundong or madagundong , which means "having a rumbling or thunderous sound". This refers to the noise coming from the Kay Albaran river in the village of Capantayan. This was initially the place on which the town was to be built. However, due to

110-633: A comfortable 18 km (11 mi) distance from Metro Manila , Imus serves as a favorable site for industrial establishments such as the 200-hectare (490-acre) Imus Informal Industrial Estate and Anabu Hills Industrial Estate. Corporations that are 100% Filipino-owned include Annie's Candy Manufacturing, Inc., CKL Industries and Liwayway Mktg. Corp. Factories of partly Filipino-owned corporations include Champan Garment Corp., Hayag Motorworks & Machine Shop and San Miguel-Yamamura Asia Corp.. Foreign-owned corporations include Frontline Garments Corp. and EDS MFG, Inc., which produces automotive wiring harness. Imus

165-403: A land total area of 6,470 ha (16,000 acres) or 64.70 km (24.98 sq mi), approximately 6.8% of the total land area of the province of Cavite, which is 1,427.06 square kilometers (550.99 sq mi) The almost rectangular inland city of Cavite is bounded by the municipalities of Kawit and Noveleta to the north, and General Trias to the west; by the cities of Bacoor to

220-556: A lone Legislative districts of the Philippines . The bill was supported by Senator Panfilo Lacson , Senator Richard Gordon and Senator Bong Revilla . On October 22, 2009, Republic Act 9727 was approved by the President of the Philippines creating the lone District Imus as the "Third District of Cavite". During the 10th Congress (1995–1998), a House Bill (HB) no. 08960 was filed by Congressman Renato P. Dragon together with

275-518: A part of Cavite el Viejo (now Kawit ), whose parish church was built by the Jesuits during the administration of Archdiocese of Manila Archbishop Miguel Garcia Serrano, 1618–1629. For more than a century and a half the people of Imus had to endure walking or traveling 4.5 kilometers (2.8 mi) of dirt road to attend religious services or transact official business in the city proper. The difficulty of communication between Imus and Cavite el Viejo

330-668: Is Magdiwang, meaning to celebrate a momentous event. The revolution against the Spanish colonialism produced five brave and able military generals and tacticians from Noveleta in the persons of Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Gen. Santiago Alvarez (Son of Mariano), Gen. Pascual Alvarez (Cousin of Pascual), Gen. Luciano San Miguel. He was the Last President of the Philippine Revolutionary Government after the capture of Gen. Mariano Trias (First Vice President of

385-455: Is a 1st class component city and de jure capital of the province of Cavite , Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 496,794 people. It is the de jure capital of the province of Cavite , located 20 kilometers (12 mi) south of Metro Manila , when President Ferdinand Marcos decreed the transfer of the seat of the provincial government from Trece Martires on June 11, 1977. However, most offices of

440-653: Is also the home of the Anabu Handmade Paper Products, a producer of handmade paper and paper products. The Imus Commercial/Business District along Nueño Avenue (also called Imus Boulevard) is the center of commerce in the city. The Imus Public Market ( Pamilihang Bayan ng Imus ) is the hub of trade in the district. The market is divided into 25 zones and has 805 stalls. Commercial, industrial and manufacturing industries owned by Taiwanese , Japanese and Filipino investors can also be found there. There are 3,601 commercial establishments duly registered in

495-536: Is bordered on the north by Cavite City , on the west by Manila Bay and Rosario . It is flanked by General Trias on the south and Kawit on the east. Noveleta has a total land area of 16.43 km , which is roughly 5.41% of the total land area of the province of Cavite. The municipality has 16 barangays. Based on the 2007 Annual Report of the Municipality, the major land use include, residential, agricultural, saltbeds and fishponds and industrial. Noveleta

550-611: Is involved in commercial and industrial activities. Historical and tourism landmarks include the Noveleta Tribunal, Calero Bridge, Villamar Beach Resort I, Villamar Beach Resort II, Lido Beach Resort, TIP Beach Resort and the New Noveleta Cockpit Arena. The strips of beaches in Noveleta combined with the town's proximity to major urban centers make it an ideal tourist attraction. Noveleta is included in

605-470: Is observable on roads. This is causing headaches to travelers specifically along Aguinaldo Highway. In an attempt to improve road conditions, traffic lights were installed in Aguinaldo highway and on other busy intersections in the city in 2015. Ayala Land Inc. is investing Php 70 B for an estate "Vermosa", it will be accessible by Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway. Agriculture, particularly rice production,

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660-586: Is politically subdivided into 16 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . In the 2020 census, the population of Noveleta was 49,452 people, with a density of 3,000 inhabitants per square kilometre or 7,800 inhabitants per square mile. The majority of the people of Noveleta are Roman Catholic under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Imus . Adherents of the Philippine Independent Church , also known as

715-401: Is practiced in the town. Non-Abrahamic faiths include native-Tagalog Anitism , Animism and with the local Indian and Chinese communities Hinduism , Buddhism , Taoism and Confucianism are followed. The main languages spoken are Tagalog , and English . Due to the town a large number of people from farther provinces have migrated to Noveleta, resulting in minor but significant usage of

770-487: Is still practiced in the city. || Chelsea Jillian Sarno Sangguniang Kabataan Provincial Federation [[President (government title)- style="text-align:center;" Noveleta Noveleta , officially the Municipality of Noveleta ( Tagalog : Bayan ng Noveleta ), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cavite , Philippines . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,452 people. With

825-504: Is subdivided into Medicion 1-A, Medicion 1-B, etc. Names ending in letters (such as Bucandala, Bayan Luma, etc.) are distinguished by numbers (Bucandala 1, Bayan Luma 2, etc.). The only exceptions to this rule are Barangay Buhay na Tubig and the Barangays inside Bahayang Pag-asa Subdivision, namely Mariano Espeleta I to III, Pinagbuklod, Magdalo, Maharlika and Bahayang Pag-asa (later renamed Bagong Silang ). District I District II In

880-574: Is the see of the Diocese of Imus , which is coterminous with the province. Imus Cathedral , which is under the patronage of the canonically-crowned Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Imus ( Our Lady of the Pillar of Imus ), is the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Imus . The city served as the host diocese during the 5th Asian Youth Day on November 20–27, 2009. Poverty incidence of Imus Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Imus

935-701: Is the foremost banking center of Cavite with numerous financial institutions and also an excellent banking infrastructure is being propagated by the present government to spearhead the development of the city. The city of Imus has shown a steady rise in its income earning a 1st class income classification in 1986. Its 9,701-hectare (23,970-acre) land area serves as home to a population of 195,482. In 1993, Imus had 1,369 commercial establishments, 200 manufacturing establishments and 41 financial institutions. Ten years hence, it has 6,636 licensed business establishments that include 4,376 commercial establishments, 300 manufacturing establishments and 190 financial institutions. With

990-580: The Battle of Alapan as headed by General Emilio Aguinaldo . This battle led to the Philippine Declaration of Independence in Kawit, Cavite June 12, 1898. The modern flag of the Philippines was first unfurled in victory during this battle as they march their way to the present day Cavite City, together with the captured forces of Spain. In commemoration of the event, a Battle of Alapan marker

1045-735: The Bicolano , Cebuano , Ilocano , Hiligaynon and Waray languages. Poverty incidence of Noveleta Source: Philippine Statistics Authority The agricultural sector in Noveleta centers on crop production, fishery, livestock and poultry raising. Fishery is a major source of livelihood in the municipality. Around 100 hectares are utilized for aquaculture and fishpond activities, most of which are in Barangay San Rafael II, III, and IV. The main products of Noveleta include milk-fish, prawns, crabs, tilapia, mussels and oysters. The fishponds are converted to salt beds during

1100-616: The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the Municipal Agriculture Office's assistance. Republic Act 8172, the "Asin Law" which required salt to be iodized, caused the decline of the production since 2000. However, the 2024 "Philippine Salt Industry Development Act" and Philippine Salt Industry Development Roadmap revitalized the ailing industry. The Philippine Postal Corporation manages one post office situated in

1155-403: The "Flag Capital of the Philippines". Both events are celebrated annually in the city. The Imus Historical Museum honors the city's history with historical reenactment of scenes from the revolution. The name Imus comes from Tagalog imos or imus , meaning " cape " or " headland ." Like Cavite City (originally called Cavite La Punta ) and Noveleta ( La Tierra Alta ), Imus used to be

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1210-480: The "Manila Build-up Area" which makes it ideal for housing and commercial developments. It is only 3 kilometers from Cavitex exit and also 3 kilometers to Sangley Point in Cavite City, the next International Airport. Noveleta is best accessed through jeeps, and mini buses that frequently ply its major thoroughfares, specifically the roads that lead to Rosario, Bacoor, and Cavite City. Tricycles and pedicabs service

1265-414: The 200-hectare informal industrial estate houses manufacturing companies owned by foreign and Filipino investors. Imus has ventured to the export of automotive wire harness and electrical components, acrylic sheets and lighting fixtures, processed foods , shellcraft , bamboo , rattan and woodcraft, furniture, garments and novelty items to other countries. Several subdivisions and mass housing projects and

1320-435: The 2020 census, the population of Imus, was 496,794 people, with a density of 7,700 inhabitants per square kilometre or 20,000 inhabitants per square mile. The majority of the inhabitants of Imus are Christian, composed mostly of Catholics, Protestants, Members Church of God International , Aglipayans , and of other various sects. There is also sizable population of Muslims due to the influx of migrants from Mindanao. Imus

1375-457: The 2020 census, the population of Maragondon was 40,687 people, with a density of 250 inhabitants per square kilometer or 650 inhabitants per square mile. The following are the elected officials of the town elected last May 09, 2022 , serving a term until 2025: Imus Imus ( Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈʔimus] ), officially the City of Imus ( Filipino : Lungsod ng Imus ),

1430-579: The Aglipayan Church, under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Cavite is the second majority and third is Iglesia Ni Cristo but there has been fast growth of other Protestant denominations including Members Church of God International , Baptist , Pentecostal , Mormonism , Jehovah's Witnesses and Born Again Christian . With the influx of migrants from other provinces especially from Mindanao other non-Christian faiths particularly Islam

1485-465: The Congress by their respective representatives and city council by their respective councilors. In 1998, the town was composed of 21 barangays; these former barangays were further subdivided to make the current collection of 97. The barangays which have been divided into multiple pieces carry the original barangay name, distinguished by capital letters if the name ends in numbers; for example, Medicion 1

1540-572: The Philippines) and Gen. Miguel Malvar of Batangas. Another hero is Gen. Ariston Villanueva who together with Gen. Santiago Alvarez emerged as the hero of the Battle of Calero. Noveleta is the smallest municipality of the Cavite province . It is 17 kilometres (11 mi) from Imus and 27 kilometres (17 mi) away from Metro Manila and is accessible by land transport modes. The municipality

1595-543: The Spaniards as Tierra Alta meaning higher ground as it was more elevated than Cavite la Punta (now Cavite City). The name Noveleta is said to have originated from Nueva Isla or (new island), a term frequently used by the Spaniards, referring to the locality. In the early years of the Spanish regime visiting priests described the place as Nueva Late (New fate or Fortune). In the course of time these terms Nueva Isla and Nueva Lete involved of Noveleta. But one legend tells

1650-589: The area extending credit for investment ventures. The agricultural activities in the municipality are gradually decreasing due to urbanization. The current trend in Noveleta is in conversion of land from agriculture use to urban settlements. This may be attributed to its growing population and its proximity to Metro Manila and the Cavite Economic Processing Zone in Rosario, a 10-minute drive from Noveleta. Majority of Noveleta's population

1705-657: The church was destroyed by the strong typhoon of September 1779, the Recollect Friars transferred it to barrio Toclong, and finally to sitio de Balangon, now the city plaza of Imus. With the establishment of the Recollect parish the people of Imus gained their religious emancipation from the Jesuit-run parish of Cavite el Viejo. The Recollects, however, would not be content with little victory or achievement. In 1774, Recollect Fr. Pedro San Buenaventura petitioned

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1760-586: The city as of March 1999. Eighteen major industrial establishments with a total capitalization of 1.311 billion pesos have established their base at the Imus Informal Industrial Estate providing local employment to an estimated 13,478 people as of December 1998. Located just along the stretch of the General Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, the main highway of Cavite traversing the city from north to south,

1815-468: The continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now included in the Manila built-up area which reaches Lipa, Batangas in its southernmost part. Noveleta was originally a barrio of the municipality of Kawit (Cavite El Viejo) and some part of Cavite City (Dalahican). It was made an independent pueblo on January 5, 1868, by Gen. Jose dela Gandera y Navarro. Ironically, Noveleta was referred to by

1870-531: The core of the celebration is love and respect for the Philippine flag, which symbolizes freedom and love for the country. Among the guests present was the former Prime Minister of the Philippines, Cesar Virata , who is a grandnephew of General Emilio Aguinaldo. A bill was filed by Representative Joseph Abaya with co-authors Congressman Pidi Barzaga and Crispin Remulla creating the municipality of Imus as

1925-763: The distinction of leading a pivotal role in the Philippine revolutionary activities in Cavite. It used to be the seat of the Magdiwang Council of the Katipunan, the counterpart of the Magdalo Council under Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit town (then Cavite el Viejo). The capture of the Noveleta Tribunal on August 31, 1896, was led by Gen. Mariano Alvarez , founder and president of the Sangguniang Bayan Magdiwang. Its revolutionary name

1980-544: The dry season. A big enterprise, which spurs the output in the service sector, is the presence of the Noveca Industries in Barangay Santa Rosa II. Manufacturing is limited to light and medium industries such as sash factories and several garment factories. Other activities are the manufacture of furniture, iron gates and grills, and hollowblocks. The construction boom, on the other hand, is due to

2035-712: The east and Dasmariñas to the south. The city is located near the Metropolitan Manila area, just 20 kilometers (12 mi) south of Manila. With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, this local government unit is now included in the Greater Manila area, which reaches Lipa City in its southernmost part. Imus is politically subdivided into 97 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . These barangays are grouped into two local and national electoral districts officially called Imus West and Imus East, which are represented in

2090-403: The establishment of factories and small-scale industries in many of its barangays have resulted in a movement of population into the city. However, heavy traffic congestion caused by the 'buhos' (pour) system, inadequate road signage and systems, poor road maintenance, mixed vehicles (tricycles, pedicabs, bicycles, etc.), unjustified traffic priority schemes and rampant violation of traffic rules

2145-444: The floods caused by the frequent overflowing of the river, the town was later relocated to its present site. Incidentally, Maragondon has three foundation dates, namely: Maragondon belonged to the corregimiento of Mariveles (now part of Bataan ) until 1754, when Spanish governor general Pedro Manuel de Arandia (1754–1759) abolished the politico-military administration and restored Maragondon to Cavite province. Alongside Silang,

2200-427: The government to "separate the inquilinos (tenants) of Imus from the political jurisdiction of the government of "Cavite el Viejo". After a considerable time of waiting, the petition was granted and Imus became an independent municipality on October 3, 1795. On May 28, 1898, Imus gained its independence from Spanish colonial rule after the last remaining stronghold of forces from the Spanish empire had been defeated in

2255-839: The municipal building. The Bureau of Telecommunications of the Department of Transportation and Communication presently operates its office at the Old Noveleta Tribunal. PLDT, Globe and Digitel Telephone Company provide telephone services in the municipality. Four banks operating in the town of Noveleta are Banco de Oro (BDO), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Family Bank, the OUR Bank and the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC). There are other financial institutions in

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2310-451: The mushrooming of residential subdivisions in the area. A number of commercial establishments are located along Noveleta's major thoroughfares. Small retail stores, service firms, and some medium scale enterprises, dot the municipality. There are specialty stores engaged in the trade of construction supplies and materials, auto parts, furniture and home decors, sportswear as well as fresh food items like meat, fruits and vegetables. Also based in

2365-431: The other cityhood bills for Bacoor (HB 08959) and Dasmariñas (HB 08931). The bills did not pass the Congress. Congressman Erineo Maliksi filed House Bill no. HB01989 last August 3, 2010, which created the city of Imus. The bill was enacted into law as Republic Act No. 10161. The plebiscite required to ratify the conversion of the municipality of Imus into a component city was scheduled June 30. 2012. Republic Act No. 10161

2420-509: The people of Ternate. Furthermore, Bailen (now Gen. Aguinaldo) and Alfonso seceded from Maragondon in 1858. Naic then severed as a town in 1869. Magallanes was the last of the villages to attain independence, having been founded on July 15, 1879, under an agreement signed by Crisostomo Riel representing Maragondon, and by Isidro Bello and company representing Magallanes. Maragondon is politically subdivided into 27 barangays .   Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . In

2475-548: The provincial government are still located in Trece Martires. Imus was officially converted into a city following a referendum on June 30, 2012. Imus was the site of two major Katipunero victories during the Philippine Revolution against Spain . The Battle of Imus was fought on September 3, 1896, and the Battle of Alapan, on May 28, 1898, the day when the first Philippine flag was flown making Imus

2530-470: The story of a beautiful maiden named Violeta who was betrothed by her father to a Spanish officer against her will. The unhappy girl, who was already engaged to a young Katipunero, committed suicide on the eve of her wedding to the Spaniard. The Spanish officer cried in deep anguish for the loss of his love, Madre de Dios , no Violeta! The phrase No Violeta eventually became Noveleta . Noveleta has

2585-569: The tight and cool backroads of the municipality. The Manila Electric Company ( Meralco ) distributes the power supply of Noveleta from the Luzon Grid of the National Power Corporation (NPC). The Metropolitan Waterworks System in Noveleta provides the water requirement of Noveleta. But majority of the people in Noveleta uses Deep Well, specially on the remote area where the waterworks can't reach. There are 39 schools in

2640-497: The town are three pharmacies, eleven bakeries and two gasoline stations. The tourism industry in Noveleta relies mainly on its coastline with Manila Bay bordering its western portion. Restaurants, cottages, conference rooms, and social halls/pavilions are situated along the beaches of Barangay San Rafael III and IV. In 2024, Noveleta's salt farmers revived their salt production, especially in Barangay San Rafael through

2695-435: The town's territory was very large during its early decades. In the second half of the 19th century the towns of Ternate , Magallanes , Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo (formerly Bailen) , Alfonso , and Naic were mere barrios of Maragondon. Ternate was the first town to attain full independence on March 31, 1857, under an agreement signed by Tomas de Leon, Felix Nigosa, Pablo de Leon, Florencio Nino Franco and Juan Ramos in behalf of

2750-612: The very first unfurling of the Flag of the Philippines during the Battle of Alapan on May 28, 1898, against the Spanish colonizers . The battle was a major victory for General Emilio Aguinaldo (later the first president of the Philippine Republic) during the Philippine Revolution , which eventually led to the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain on June 12, 1898, in nearby Kawit , Cavite . The five-day event

2805-716: Was a long-standing complaint of the Imuseños until another religious order, the Augustinian Recollects , as a consequence of the British occupation of Manila in 1762, established a parish church in Imus, in what is now known as Bayang Luma. However, the church site was far from the estate house of the 11,100 hectares (27,000 acres) hacienda acquired in 1686 by the Recollect Corporation, and when

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2860-624: Was constructed inside the compound of Alapan Elementary School on May 28, 1998, and was inaugurated by President Fidel V. Ramos . Although on May 28, 2014, a new marker and the Imus National Heritage Park were inaugurated at Barangay Alapan 2-A to make the initially constructed marker more accessible to the public. On October 15, 1903, the Philippine Commission enacted Act No. 947, merging the adjacent towns of Bacoor and Perez-Dasmariñas with Imus. Bacoor

2915-583: Was highlighted by the historical reenactment of events from the sewing of the flag by Filipino exiles in Hong Kong , the Battle of Alapan, to the defeat of the Filipinos by the American troops silencing the dreams of an independent Philippines. The reenactment included students, city employees and barangay officials. The festival was launched by then mayor, Emmanuel Maliksi, who reminded the people that

2970-535: Was later separated from Imus in 1906, followed by Perez-Dasmariñas in 1917. On June 11, 1977, then President Ferdinand Marcos issued Presidential Decree No. 1163, which transferred the provincial capital of Cavite from Trece Martires to Imus City. There is no other enabling law after that, that specifies the capital of Cavite On May 28, 2008, National Flag Day , the city celebrated the First Wagayway Festival (Flag-Waving Festival) signifying

3025-506: Was ratified by the registered voters of Imus through a plebiscite conducted last June 30, 2012, converted the municipality of Imus in the Province of Cavite into a component city to be known as the City of Imus. There were about 22,742 voters who cast their ballots in the town's 453 polling precincts. The "yes" votes won overwhelmingly getting 20,438 while the "no" votes got 2,304. Imus covers

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