7 Most Notable Caviteños and Caviteñas

Cavite is a highly industrialized province due to its near proximity to Metro Manila. Colleges, universities, establishments and commercial spaces for rent are very prominent in Cavite but one thing that it is most famous for is being the “historical capital of the Philippines.” It is the cradle of Philippine Revolution during the Spanish era. Cavite is indeed the “Land of the Brave.”

However, the citizens of Cavite also contribute to its glorious stature. Here are 7 notable Caviteños and Caviteñas:

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Emilio Aguinaldo

He is one of the most prominent figures not only in Cavite but in the whole country. Long before establishments and commercial spaces for rent in Cavite were abound, the first Philippine president was born. Emilio Aguinaldo was an insurgent leader who overthrew both the Spanish and American rule.

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Eleanor Mariano

Mariano was born in Sangley Point, Cavite, Philippines. She moved to Hawaii at the age of two but constantly moved to different places due to her father’s naval duties. Doctor Mariano is many things. After finishing her medical degree, she was ordered as lieutenant in the United States Navy. In 1994, she was personally chosen by President Bill Clinton as the Director of the White House Medical Unit.

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Julian Felipe

Julian Felipe, composer of the Philippine National Anthem, was born in Cavite. Then President Emilio Aguinaldo ordained him to create a song that reflects national liberty. The song was originally known as “Marcha Nacional Filipina” or “Himno Nacional Filipina” (now Lupang Hinirang). It was played during the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on 1898.

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Gregoria Montoya

A kababayan of Emilio Aguinaldo, Gregoria Montoya was also born in Kawit, Cavite. She was known as the heroine who led 30 Filipino renegades during the Battle of Calero Bridge with a bolo on one hand and the Katipunan flag in the other.

Her body was almost torn to bits when the Spaniards hit her with an artillery shell.

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Joel Lamangan

Joel Lamangan, from Cavite, is known as a film and television director and actor but did you know that he was also an activist? The acclaimed filmmaker was put to jail twice for joining rallies during Martial Law.

During his two years in jail, he organized cultural nights including poetry readings and one-act plays. He called his experience a “fun but harrowing” one.

Sidhi, Deathrow, Hubog, Aishte Imasu 1941, Blue Moon and Mano Po are just some of his remarkable creations.

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Irma Adlawan

She is known as the “Queen of Filipino independent digital film.” Adlawan started as a theater performer and began her career at University of the Philippines. She also became a member/teacher of Tanghalang Pilipino. Irma received recognition from several award-giving bodies such as Urian and Star Awards Best Actress nominations for her role in the film Tuhog, Urian Best Supporting Actress nomination for the movie Mga Munting Tinig, Best Supporting Actress nominations for The Homecoming (Metro Manila Film Festival) and Naglalayag (Manila Film Festival).

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Efren Peñaflorida

Filled with infrastructures and commercial spaces for rent, Cavite is undoubtedly one of the richest places in the country. Meanwhile, Efren grew up in its slum area. Growing up, he was bullied a lot but instead of taking revenge, he focused his attention on making the world a better place.

At the early age of 16, he started a youth group called Dynamic Teen Company. Its aim is to provide self-development for impoverished children. One of its projects is the Kariton Klasrum, wherein learning materials are contained in a pushcart to educate street children. This led to his success as the CNN Hero of the Year in 2009.