Cavite

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This article is about the Cavite province. For information about Cavite City, see Cavite City. There is also a Cavite Chorale in the Caribbean.

Cavite is a province of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. Its capital is the Trece Martires City. Cavite is surrounded by the provinces of Laguna to the east and Batangas to the south. To the west lies the South China Sea.

People and culture

Population. Cavite has a total population of 2,063,161 based on the 2000 census.

Languages. The main languages spoken are Tagalog, Chabacano and English. Due to Cavite's proximity to Manila a large number of people have moved from farther provinces, resulting in a not insignificant usage of Bikol, Cebuano, and Ilokano.

Religion. In line with national statistics, the majority (87%) of the population are Roman Catholic while adherents of Iglesia ni Cristo account for 4% of the population. Other Christian sects and Muslims comprise the remainder.

Economy

Cavite is one of the fastest growing provinces in the country due to its close proximity to Metro Manila. Many companies, such as Intel, have established manufacturing plants in numerous industrial parks.

Three SM Malls and two Robinsons malls are located in Cavite. They are the SM City Dasmariñas, SM City Bacoor, SM Supercenter Molino (found also in Bacoor), Robinsons Place Imus and Robinsons Place Dasmariñas.

Entrepreneurship and Local Products

There are already twenty one (21) identified SMEs whose products are now penetrating the global market. These products include tahong chips, scented candles and accessories, arengga vinegar, processed sea foods, fruits and vegetables, ceramics, novelty items, bags & wallets, bamboo products, processed coffee and cacao and smoked fish. To enhance their exposure in both local and in global market, the Office of the Economic Opportunities facilitate the participation of SMEs in national, regional and local trade fairs and exhibits. Meanwhile, the Department of Trade and Industry facilitates the conduct of both local and foreign business matching as well as the conduct of trade missions.

The Cavite Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), a duly accredited chapter of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry envisions to become the provincial advocate of business development in the province of Cavite. The CCCI is a non-stock, non-profit and non-government organization of small, medium and large enterprises and industries and industry associations representing various sectors of business committed to working together to foster a healthy provincial economy and improve the viability of business. It also commits to help its members achieve sustainable global competitiveness through focused advocacy and business networking services.

Geography

Political

Cavite is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 3 cities.

Cities

• Cavite City
• Tagaytay City
• Trece Martires City

Municipalities

Physical

Land. Cavite is the smallest province in the CALABARZON region, having an area of 1,287.6 km². It lies on the southern shores of Manila Bay and includes most of the islands in the bay such as Corregidor. Other islands include Caballo Island, Carabao Island, and El Praile Island.

Most of the province is flat and gradually rises in altitude going southwards towards the Tagaytay Ridge, which overlooks the Taal Lake in Batangas. Tagaytay City is located on this ridge and provides one of the best views of Taal Volcano. The ridge is also the province's highest point at 640 meters above sea level. To the southwest of the province rises the Maragondon Mountains.

The shores of Cavite are relatively straight. Cavite City lies on a peninsula jutting into Manila Bay. Towards the southwest, the shoreline features numerous bays and cliffs especially in the municipalities of Ternate and Maragondon.

The province is cut by five major rivers: Maragondon, Labac, Cañas, Ilang-Ilang and Imus, all emptying into Manila Bay.

Climate. Cavite has two pronounced seasons—the dry season, which begins in November and ends in April, and the rainy season, which starts in May and ends in October. The coolest months are January and February while the hottest months are April and May.

History

The name of this province is derived from the Tagalog word kawit, which means hook— Cavite being its Hispanized form. It is taken from the hook-like shape of the center of the city. A look at the map shows that Cavite is located at the tip of the hook. In the early 16th century, the Spaniards outfitted galleons for the Manila-Acapulco run, as well as small boats to fend off the constantly marauding Moros who were making the Spaniards take notice of them.

Cavite was one of the first sites of the Philippine Revolution, and is the birthplace of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, one of the leaders of the revolution. Cavite is the home of the Aguinaldo Shrine. Cavite was also the place where Aguinaldo declared the independence of the Philippines from Spain in a ceremony held in Kawit on June 12, 1898.

During the American Period, Cavite was the site of the Cavite Naval Base.

Capital of Cavite

Many sources state that Imus is the capital of Cavite, (e.g.: the Cavite Provincial Government website) and that Trece Martires City is only the Seat of Government.

This distinction has been in effect since Ayong Maliksi became the governor of the province. Maliksi used to be the mayor of Imus for three terms and even became a representative of the province's second district prior to being elected as governor.

However, most accounts and sources outside the province -- especially those connected to the Philippine government -- consider Trece Martires City as the official capital of Cavite.

Universities

Adventist University of the Philippines - Silang, Cavite

Cavite State University - its main campus is located in Indang but also has a satellite campus in Imus and Cavite City.

De La Salle University Dasmariñas - Dasmariñas, Cavite

University of Perpetual Help - Dalta System - Bacoor, Cavite

Philippine Christian University - Dasmariñas, Cavite

Emilio Aguinaldo College - Dasmariñas, Cavite

Technological University of the Philippines - Dasmarinas, Cavite

Olivares College - Tagaytay City

San Sebastian College-Recoletos - Cavite City, Cavite

External links

• Official Website of the Provincial Government of Cavite
• Philippine Travel: Cavite

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