Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Cavite
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| Government | |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| District | 2nd district of Cavite |
| Barangays | 27 |
| Income Class: | 2nd class |
| Mayor | Walter D. Echevarria, Jr. (Lakas-CMD) |
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| Area | 11.40 km² |
| Population | 112,446 9,864/km² |
The Municipality of Gen. Mariano Alvarez (Filipino: Bayan ng Heneral Mariano Alvarez) is a second class urban municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 112,446 people in 22,592 households.
The municipality was named after General Mariano Alvarez, a native of the town of Noveleta, Cavite, and one of the illustrious sons of the province.
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[edit] History
Gen. Mariano Alvarez is considered as the youngest town in the province of Cavite. It was founded on March 14, 1981, following its split from its mother municipality, Carmona.
The place was formerly known as the Carmona Resettlement Project, serving as a relocation area for informal settlers who occupied several areas in Quezon City, Manila and Makati cities.
Gen. Mariano Alvarez in its infancy was led by Leoniso G. Virata as its first municipal mayor. He was assisted by then Vice Mayor Perfecta Z. Calix, and Councilors Alfredo C. Diaz, Paterno J. Garalza, Tomas E. Abueg, Nicarte A. Swanson, Virgilio T. Ancero, Mito B. Castelo, Pablo P. Garachico, and Manuel B. Lara.
Eduardo Ulitin was the first President of the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC), who was later succeeded by Leticia I. Regidor. Ma. Antonietta Y. Oracion became the first President of the local Kabataang Barangay (now Sangguniang Kabataan) Federation. Together with the first municipal officials, they were sworn into office on the municipality's foundation day.
In 2006, the municipality celebrated its 25th anniversary with a line-up of activities participated in by the municipality's residents. The most prominent of which is the Mr. and Miss GMA (Gen. Mariano Alvarez is more understood within the province of Cavite with its acronym, not of course to be confused with GMA Network, a local broadcasting company), a beauty pageant annually held. Each of the 27 barangays in the town send a male and a female candidate for the pageant. Until 2005, the pageant was exclusive to the feminine side. It was made more special with the participation of the men in time for the silver anniversary of the founding of the municipality.
[edit] Municipal Mayors
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[edit] Political Administration
Gen. Mariano Alvarez is currently headed by the following municipal officials, who were elected to serve until June 30, 2007:
| Position | Name of Elected Official |
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| Municipal Mayor | Walter D. Echevarria, Jr. |
| Municipal Vice Mayor | Rolando M. Alvaran |
| Sangguniang Bayan Member | Alfredo L. Abueg III |
| Sangguniang Bayan Member | Renante L. Tuatis |
| Sangguniang Bayan Member | Leonisa Joana B. Virata |
| Sangguniang Bayan Member | Jessie F. Villareal |
| Sangguniang Bayan Member | Ruel Z. Calix |
| Sangguniang Bayan Member | Percival C. Cabuhat |
| Sangguniang Bayan Member | Martin A. Andaya |
| Sangguniang Bayan Member | Phlonel Aisa Cortez |
| ABC President | Gerry T. Torralba |
| SK Federation President | Franz Josef R. Salmorin |
The elected officials are working hand in hand with the municipal deparment heads, who are the in-charge of developing each aspect of the life of every resident of the municipality. Some of the department heads include:
| Position | Name of Department Head |
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| Municipal Assessor | Rosalinda D. Sanchez |
| Municipal Civil Registrar
Nenita S. Cruz |
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| Municipal Treasurer (officer-in-charge) |
Andres F. Estuye |
| Municipal Budget Officer | Pedro C. De Guzman |
| Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator and Deputized Zoning Administrator |
Arch. Angelito M. Nuqui |
| Municipal Accountant | Gloria G. Madrilejos |
| Municipal Election Officer | Jenelyn E. Esternon |
| Municipal Agriculturist (officer-in-charge) |
Gerardo E. Costelo, Sr. |
| Municipal Health Officer | Dr. Lurinio R. Villanueva |
| Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer | Engr. Carlito L. Vargas |
| Human Resource Management Officer | Raymundo S. Cruz |
| Sangguniang Bayan Secretary | Jose E. Regis |
| Municipal Post Master | Ma. Cristina Abuan-Olmos |
| Municipal Traffic Management Officer | SPO4 Teodorico R. Reyes (Ret.) |
| Municipal Police Station Commander | Chief Insp. Manuel A. Placido |
| Municipal Jail Warden | Junior Insp. Jonathan Lavapie |
| Municipal Fire Marshall | Insp. Rene V. Bullos |
[edit] Barangays
Gen. Mariano Alvarez was formerly divided into 10 barangays that were formerly areas of the then Carmona Resettlement Project.
Later, on March 25, 1985, by virtue of legislative and administrative acts, a referendum was made to redivide the municipality into the current 27 barangays. They were named after the illustrious sons of the province of Cavite - including those related to the great general to whom the municipality was named after - and the former barangay captains who led the former 10 barangays. The first appointed officials of the barangays were sworn into office en masse on June 27, 1985.
The 27 barangays are as follows:
| Name of Barangay | Population (based on 1995 census) |
Barangay Captain |
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| Barangay 1 Poblacion | 2,958 | Glenn A. Fontanilla |
| Barangay 2 Poblacion | 3,035 | Efren C. Bernardino |
| Barangay 3 Poblacion | 1,493 | Gerardo T. Ramos |
| Barangay 4 Poblacion | 3,107 | Zenaida E. Sentillas |
| Barangay 5 Poblacion | 5,190 | Pastor P. Grabillo, Jr. |
| Feorillo Calimag | 1,840 | Reiner H. Miguel |
| Francisco de Castro | 5,935 | Lanrico B. Ministerio |
| Ramon Cruz, Sr. | 3,844 | Archie Sambrano |
| Macario Dacon | 2,644 | Jose S. Infante |
| Severino delas Alas | 3,324 | Buenaventura A. Padel |
| Gregoria de Jesus | 5,722 | Rodrigo Pangilinan |
| Colonel Jose P. Elises | 2,622 | Noriel T. Dumaraos |
| Pantaleon Granados | 2,888 | Victor Fermante |
| Kapitan Kua | 1,766 | Gerry T. Torralba |
| Jacinto Lumbreras | 3,135 | Ernesto W. Olubia |
| Gavino Maderan | 4,356 | Nestor D. Echevarria |
| Epifanio Malia | 2,352 | Nelson I. Parone |
| Marcelino Memije | 3,507 | Mario Gabriel |
| Aldiano Olaes | 1,860 | Gloria M. Robiso |
| Bernardo Pulido | 3,590 | Mercedes R. Mojica |
| Francisco Reyes | 3,144 | Antonio M. Almoro |
| Inocencio Salud | 1,610 | Manuel B. Celada |
| San Gabriel | 4,540 | Pablito C. Sarimos |
| San Jose | 3,086 | Edgar V. Tomalin |
| Teniente Tiago | 2,733 | Cipriano H. Tuatis |
| Benjamin Tirona | 2,107 | Alfredo D. Salem |
| Nicolasa Virata | 4,446 | Walter C. Cabuhat |
[edit] References
- Fontanilla, M. et.al. (2001). Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Municipality of Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Cavite. Unpublished report. Cavite: Municipal Government of Gen. Mariano Alvarez.
[edit] External links
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