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Today is Monday May 21, 2012


The Reemergence of the Unsung Hero

(Government Performance Magazine Article, 1999)


                                                     CAVITE CITY

Through the centuries, Cavite City has been a symbol of Filipino courage particularly in the battle against tyrany whether internal or external. It is a showcase of Philippine culture and an economic growth point of tremendous promise.


A peninsula jutting-out from the northernmost part of Cavite Province, Cavite City is a place wherein confluence of inter-racial includes could be mirrored.  Read more.....


CAVITE CITY'S GLORIOUS PAST


Formerly known as “Tangway” and “Cabite la Punta” then as “Puerto de Cavite”, Cavite City was once the seat of government in the province and a blooming shipyard for the famouse Spanish Galleons, that was part of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade.


Surrounded by body of waters, the Spanish deemed it wise to fortify the area due to threats of invasion of foreign forces and raids of sea pirates. They build murallas or walls, the Fuerte Guadalupe on the southern side in 1590, the Fort San Felipe in 1595, half of which remains today, and the Porta Vaga in 1602.  Read more...


CAVITE CITY MOVES FORWARD


Now, built-up area relative to its neighboring towns, Cavite City, despite of its lack of contiguous vacant land, Cavite has managed to increase its revenues through an effective fiscal policy, as attested by the mushrooming of several commercial activities and numerous infrastructure projects.


At the helm of this reemergence is the Honorable Mayor TIMOTEO O. ENCARNACION, JR.  Read more...



DYNAMO BEHIND CAVITE'S SURGE TOWARD

SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ASCENDANCY


Timoteo O. Encarnacion, Jr. or Tim as he is more popularly known by friends and associates was born in San Roque, Cavite City, on October 11, 1943.


He is a lawyer by education, and public service career man by profession and inclination. He finished his primary and elementary schooling at Manuel S. Rojas Elementary School and Garity Elementary School in 1955, and his secondary education at the Cavite National High School in 1960. He has succeeded in earning two degrees: AB Major in History from the University of the Philippines in 1967 and the Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of the Philippines in 1973. Read more....

 

CAVITE CITY'S FUTURE


The onset of the new millenium would be the start of a new beginning for the City.


When Mayor Encarnacion, putting into place and into motion the necessary 'tools' and 'skills' needed to spur the growth and development of the city he has paved the way for future generations of Caviteños to enjoy the fruits of his foresight.


No matter what Mayor Encarnacion's critics and detractors would say about his leadership, Cavite City is now ready to face tomorrow.


But there are many more tremendous tasks to accomplish. Its access to the sea could make Cavite City a substantial maritime center. Its radiant beauty could entice tourists and the tourist trade a primary revenue-earner and an additionl to the income of the residents. Cavite can attract investors whether domestic or foreign.


Also its increasing population demands an expansion in basic public services. Infrastructure should be a primary concern in order to keep abreast of modern times particularly the advent of the 3rd millenium.


SOME OF THE PAST AND PRESENT AWARDS

WON BY MAYOR ENCARNACION



There are many more awards and honors garnered by Mayor Encarnacion in religious causes, fraternity recognition, sports development, legal professionalism, and for outstanding performance as a city mayor.