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Municipality of Gen. Mariano Alvarez

Location
Map of Cavite showing the location of Gen. Mariano Alvarez.
Government
Region	CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province	Cavite
District	2nd district of Cavite
Barangays	27
Income Class:	1st class
Mayor	Walter D. Echevarria, Jr. (Lakas-CMD)
Physical characteristics
Area	11.40 km²
Population      Total (2000)      Density	112,446 9,864/km²

The Municipality of Gen. Mariano Alvarez (Filipino: Bayan ng Heneral Mariano Alvarez) is a first 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 is projected to have a population of 145,382 in 2005 and 188,125 in 2010.

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.

Contents 1 History 2 Municipal Mayors 3 Political Administration 4 Barangays 5 Colleges and Universities 6 Public Elementary and High Schools 7 Private Elementary and High Schools 8 References 9 External links

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. The town is the brainchild of then Cavite first district assemblywoman Helena Z. Benitez, and Jose A. Roño, then majority floor leader of the Batasang Pambansa and concurrent Minister of Local Government in the late 1970's, following the popular clamor of the residents in the resettlement area to separate from the mother town. Benitez and Roño were aided by Cavite's second district assemblyman Jorge A. Nuñez, who sponsored the bill calling for the creation of the new municipality.

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 at the Carmona Relocation Center High School (now General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School, or GMATHS).

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 better known within the province of Cavite with its acronym), 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.

Gen. Mariano Alvarez also takes pride in being known as the "Mushroom Capital of Cavite" because of the mushroom culture facilities in the town. Mushrooms have become the town's main product in line with the "One Town, One Product" program of the Philippine national government. The municipal officials saw the potential of native mushrooms as the town's product because the town lacks in arable land. Today, mushrooms do not only contribute to the generation of income for the municipality, but they also become a source of livelihood for the town's residents. As a tribute to this agricultural product, GMA has recently been celebrating the Kabuteño Festival as part of its annual foundation anniversary.

Leoniso G. Virata (1981-1986; 1988-1998) Severino P. Tamala (officer-in-charge, 1986-1988) Antonio G. Virata (1998-2001) Walter D. Echevarria, Jr. (2001-present)

Gen. Mariano Alvarez is currently headed by the following municipal officials, who were elected to serve until June 30, 2010:

Position	Name of Elected Official
Municipal Mayor	Walter D. Echevarria, Jr.
Municipal Vice Mayor	Rolando D. Alvaran
Sangguniang Bayan Member	Leonisa Joana B. Virata
Sangguniang Bayan Member	Renante L. Tuatis
Sangguniang Bayan Member	Percival C. Cabuhat
Sangguniang Bayan Member	Ruel Z. Calix
Sangguniang Bayan Member	Phlonel Aisa Cortez-Gutierrez
Sangguniang Bayan Member	Gerry T. Torralba
Sangguniang Bayan Member	Antonio M. Almoro
Sangguniang Bayan Member	Estelita P. Manalang
ABC President	Lanrico B. Ministerio
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 the different services and agencies offered by the government. Some of the department heads include:

Position	Name of Department Head
Municipal Assessor	Rosalinda D. Sanchez
Municipal Civil Registrar	Nenita S. Cruz
Municipal Engineer (officer-in-charge)	Engr. Teofilo G. Rea II
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 Resources 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 D. Placido
Municipal Jail Warden	Junior Insp. Jonathan Lavapie
Municipal Fire Marshall	Insp. Rene V. Bullos

Gen. Mariano Alvarez was formerly divided into 10 barangays (more appropriately, areas) that were formerly areas of the then Carmona Resettlement Project. It originally comprises the resettlement areas in Barangays San Jose, and San Gabriel, and a portion of Cabilang Baybay, a barangay in the municipality of Carmona. San Jose consists of Areas A and B, while San Gabriel is composed of Areas C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K.

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 revolutionary leaders of the province of Cavite - including those related to the great general to whom the municipality was named after - and the barangay captains and other prominent personalities who led the former 10 barangays. The first appointed officials of the barangays were sworn into office en masse on June 27, 1985.

Five of the current barangays are classified as poblacion barangays, or those that are within the municipality's central area. The 22 others are ordinary barangays.

The 27 barangays, as well as the information on their land area, population, and their respective officials at present are as follows:

Name of Barangay	Land Area (in hectares)	Population (1995 census)	Population (2005 projected)	Barangay Captain	Barangay Kagawad	Sangguniang Kabataan Officials
Barangay 1 Poblacion	30.4037	2,958	4,957	Glenn A. Fontanilla	Nicolas M. De Luna Oliva P. de Castro Delia V. Capunihan Domingo C. Divina Inosente I. Ballaho Felixberto S. Amoroso Ulysis S. Habana	Elmer Fontanilla, Jr., Chair Quenie Rose Escobar Richard Ibarrientos Richard Tigibar Gene Lazo Ryan Arce Nollora Rolando Olivar, Jr. Dolly Ramin
Barangay 2 Poblacion	11.54	3,035	5,087	Francisco A. Gealogo	Mary Jean Cariño Adelino Legaspi Salvador Munar Ferdinand Saldo Francisco Amascual Roda Sablan Carmencita Dalan	Mark Anderson de Leon, Chair Xenon Lee Laynes Angelique Darasin Donna Lei Lacno Joven Fernandez Shermaine Lapan Ron Dave Recluta Carlo Bohol
Barangay 3 Poblacion	10.68	1,493	2,500	Gilbert L. Pera	Francisco Macasabuang, Jr. Anthony Pineda Richard Espino Virgilio Munar Edwin Bonifacio Henedina Chua Ranilo Chica	Christian Daryl Pera, Chair Joana Marie Puspos Maria Kristal Ramos Michael Angelo Pinongcos Raquel Sahagun Jennifer Florendo Roxanne Daluz Mary Rose Silva
Barangay 4 Poblacion	10.88	3,107	5,204	Nely E. Sentillas	Amelita B. Monje Reynaldo P. Robles Angie E. Querubin Concepcion C. Espiritu Felix S. Lomibao, Jr. Francisco A. Lim Editha M. Jimenez	Ma. Lulita Fernando, Chair Venson Macindo Aprille Flores Arnel Mateo Ma. Lyd Charmaine Sabangan Geneive Susan Sandajan Carlo Sinlao Grace Espiritu
Barangay 5 Poblacion	104.68	5,190	8,693	Pastor P. Grabillo, Jr.	Roberto Tapalla Joselito A. Panti Almario Victoria Richard H. Gaddi Emiliano Burgos Noel Salas Nicasio O. Tecson	Elisa Marie Baguio, Chair Marra Isabel Nicolas Danica Alcantara Mary Rose Vacio Alex Sanao Jennifer Miranda Steffanie Amaro Robielyn Castiller
Feorillo Calimag	10.40	1,840	3,082	Reiner H. Miguel	Efren L. Abejo Ernesto Felicen Artemio Villafuerte Ma. Theresa Catalon Porfiria Velasquez Romerio Duyanim Rosalito Lumontad	Nelvie Relano, Chair Aiza Subiaga Marilyn Abejo Erwin Subiaga Bernadeth Sarco Cherrylyn Raytos Maurine Balansag Joyce Ann Rabon
Francisco de Castro	115.38	5,935	9,944	Tomas R. Orolfo, Jr.	Julito D. Adante Gil R. Palma, Sr. Generoso P. Calderon Ernesto C. Miramontes Isauro Y. Eusebio, Jr. Virginia R. Alvarez Merlie S. Escareces	Angelbert B. Manongsong, Chair Jerald James D. Salva Mark Jazhier T. Baltazar Larrah A. Castillo Arvin C. Olayvar Lois Anne B. Escapalao Allorenzo C. Vargas Jayvee P. Keng
Ramon Cruz, Sr.	15.51	3,844	6,498	Artemio B. Sambrano	Francisco Villones Wilfredo Abrillo Edgar Tarroza Jaime Panopio, Sr. Jovito Salivio Johnny Manuel Eva Pineda	Ma. Kristine Borja, Chair Julie Anne Tolosa Shane Quito Archie Gutierrez Jane Lumbao Gerlyn Rose Celestial Jerico Jota Jenny Doinog
Macario Dacon	19.2	2,644	4,463	Jose S. Infante	Ednalen de Claro-Alcasid Ador Pica Jefre Tropa Michael Brieva Ceriaca Codera Romulo Casandig Arlene Reyes	Ariann Tiongson, Chair Jhanine Terado Francis Boholano Henry Luna Alexander Gavino Joshua Maderal Jomelyn Nonado Donnalyn Talavera
Severino delas Alas	30.72	3,324	5,567	Clarita Padel	Erlinda David Nena Datiles Raymundo Conde Manuel Mallari Ephraim Manalo Mario Casuga Julito Abellanosa	Shamond Kenrick Cayanong, Chair Jeazelle Gonzaga Jenifer Manliclic Laura Pantig Angeline Elclario Jayruz Javier Mary Joy Mandoza Carolyn Manabat
Gregoria de Jesus	10.88	5,722	9,580	Allan Estuye	Beatriz N. Biojon Shellane P. Mapaye Fernando Refama Gerardo Gozar Ricardo Sison Nelson Chavez Alfredo V. Samodio	John Ben Z. Galvadores, Chair Cyndee dela Paz Eugelyn C. Barte Luisito G. Bola Laika V. Aquino Alvin V. Mariano Elvis E. Zaragoza Maria Rosario G. Culas
Colonel Jose P. Elises	76.04	2,622	4,463	Noriel T. Dumaraos	Uldarico Lopez Geraldito B. Diez Paul Dionela Juanito Reyes Melchor Caluya Remigio Parreño Teresita Cerdeña	Regine C. Reforma, Chair Mary Grace Caluya Lorylyn Parreño Janine R. Olitan Mary Love Bagsaw Joren Ticman Mary Rose Castro Cressa Navarra
Pantaleon Granados	10.40	2,888	4,841	Joel L. Colico	Iluminada Escolano Ysmael Bagobe Victoria Diaz Emeterio Suva, Jr. Gabriel Landrito Ronald Flores Conrado Apacible	Mary Louise Santos, Chair Ronaline Flores Gerald Uchiyama Ronnie Valle Marife Leones Ma. Gemmalyn Milmao Jerico de Ramos Jannet Alcantara
Kapitan Kua	61.44	1,766	2,951	Roy T. Sarmiento	Glenn T. Torralba Levi R. Roxas Joseph Q. Omanito Ronnel V. Hubilla Anna R. Bacol Yolanda U. Verdeprado Hilario A. Naron	Ma. Divina Paul L. Torralba, Chair Joanne Paulyn S. Sayo Baby Jane J. Tan Lawrence P. Baquit Cris Jaelle C. Salvador Analyn C. Alvaran Roseanne B. Macalalag Danica Louise B. Garcia
Jacinto Lumbreras	21.54	3,135	5,248	Arsie Q. Zoleta	Jose B. Bongala Jacqueline R. Evangelista Jeffrey A. Mobilla Sabiniana B. Corda Nilo F. Tolentino Jimmy G. Binala, Jr. Elmer C. Caranto	Ma. Lorrica V. Galvez, Chair Agnes Muñoz Roxanne Maquiniana Rovil Anne Pagunsan JC Lea Purificacion Mark Joseph Carlos Gerardo Molato Karen David
Gavino Maderan	25.60	4,356	7,298	Eduardo D. Bacanto, Jr.	Victor O. Serwelas, Jr. Cesar G. Gabales Valentin Iso, Jr. Noel Tolentino Noel Paloma Manuel de Paz Edwin Adonis
Epifanio Malia	78.60	2,352	3,939	Nelson I. Parone	Manuel Lozano Fortunato Corado Nicanor Habla Marilou Lacuna Francisco Mejia Bernardito Castro Arlene Gavino	Kheycie B. Tumogbong, Chair John Eric J. Garcia Jemalyn F. Inciong Melissa S. Maglaque Daniel T. Concepcion Leonardo N. Uy Jordan B. Projo Marc V. Toneza
Marcelino Memije	14.40	3,507	5,844	Mario S. Gabriel	Joselito Sariano Librado Pedregosa Darius Baquilod Wilma Jovellanosa Laudemer dela Cruz Rogelio Lapido Erwin Angeles	Abigail Briones, Chair Reyman Ang Danica Baquilod Edwin Narbonita Helsic Saringan Archieval Ambayec Kariss Salva Creselyn Regala
Aldiano Olaes	66.28	1,860	3,111	Norberto B. Hilario	Romeo S. Dela Cruz Natividad S. Bulawan Marilou D.G. Hechanova Ernesto M. Yambao Avelino M. Rapada, Jr. Leonardo T. Turreda, Sr. Gabriel Q. Solamo, Jr.	Emy Rose P. Rapada, Chair Joel Lawrence D. Matito Abegail A. Ramirez Jesza T. Cortez Maricris I. Leonardo Melody C. Ibuyan Kathryl G. Maglalang Angeline I. Rigo
Bernardo Pulido	10.88	3,590	6,004	Jose Rivera, Jr.	Florenio Flores Joel Ganado Rosalia Ramos Richard Salvador Julio Cadion Estrella Oxales Cristito Roquiño	Anne Olido, Chair Christian Cadion Arlyn Jose Mel Bolivar Mark Anthony Presenta Mil Darwin Jeoso Jhelaine Oxales Marvin Ditan
Francisco Reyes	79.60	3,144	5,262	Ronald C. Gulay	Roger Llames Soledad Tayo Jennifer Adona Narciso Dalaten Denissa Cortez Jose Ricky Espenesin Exequiel Gallano	Rose Cortez, Chair Roldan Mc Llames John Garcia John Efren Joana Marie Talaboc Danilo Gonzales Angela Brienne Herrera Teodoro Adolfo
Inocencio Salud	9.44	1,610	2,688	Manuel B. Celada	Edgar Huizo Jay-Jay R. Lamar Jomin Gallego Armando Ibañez Ronald Celada Oliver de Venecia Antonio Avila, Jr.	Melvin Gallego, Chair Frank Jean A. Apresto Joshua B. Dominguez Charees Joy Landicho Milca Bueno Romnick Vizoro Anne Jazel Dizon Nikko Panilawon
San Gabriel	35.42	4,540	7,603	Aldwin A. Navarro	Concepcion Asilo Jowell Anthony M. Cabuhat Maribel Aledia Adelaida Gonzales Nero C. Beleta Noel Toledo Roberto delas Alas	Joenelyn G. Anahaw, Chair Phoebee Joy T. Asilo Sarah Luz Demandante Jhon Eric D. Punzalan Angeline Gonzales Sigay Sanchez John Kevin Lamar Maureen Maliksi
San Jose	48.64	3,086	5,161	Edgar V. Tomalin	Gloria Morella Edgar Alday Renato delos Santos, Jr. Bruno Masula Antonio Cajuban Vicente Magbanua Mary Grace Glori	Edward Tomalin, Chair Reynan Entrina Neil Adrianne Bayona Eunice Esguerra Ana Trixia Gagal Carl Bryan Breis Annalyn Jhoy Velasco Carmela Demain
Teniente Tiago	6.21	2,733	4,579	Cipriano H. Tuatis	Carlos Ocong, Sr. Bernardita Lopez Onesimo Alano James Makatigos Antonio Briones Romeo Maldicas Norma Lajada	Mellie Villanueva, Chair Joana Buban Erickson Obien Shayne Rico Bradley Padilla Marianne Tambago Rachelle Ignacio McNoriel Dalaten
Benjamin Tirona	9.60	2,107	3,372	Cresencio Apad	Aida T. Nicolas Josephine Binaday Efren Magdael Joel Japa Magdalena Malobago Josephine Llorente Sergio Morales, Sr.	Reolindo Condez, Jr., Chair Jennifer Teves Mary Grace Vasques Ruben Ocasla, Jr. Caesar Rey Hipolito Earl John Estribo Arvin Castro Jelmar Nicolas
Nicolasa Virata	16.64	4,446	7,443	Walter C. Cabuhat	Joewey Suarez Melito Villanueva Lorna Macabales Florencia Garalza Faustino dela Cruz Wilfredo Dizon, Jr. Jaime Arafiles	Gloria Laudit, Chair Ronald Magbanua Catherine Macabales Rizza Oquino Michelle Hic Aldrin Laranang Christine Acevedo Jennilyn Lesano

• University of Perpetual Help JONELTA System-GMA Campus (UPHS-GMA) - a private educational institution known primarily for its business and health science courses, and has a secondary program set as a business high school (BHS)
• Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science & Technology-Cavite Campus (ECC) - a state college, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the municipality, offering undergraduate degrees and technical courses, as well as a secondary program set as a Laboratory Science High School (LSHS)
• Imus Computer College, GMA Branch - the branch of the first computer school based in and originated from Cavite, offering bachelor's and technical degrees in computer studies

• General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School (GMATHS) - formerly known as the Carmona Relocation Center High School
• San Jose Community High School (SJCHS) - caters to the secondary students of the Metro San Jose area
• San Gabriel I Elementary School - situated at Barangay Macario Dacon
• San Gabriel II Elementary School - the central school of the District of Gen. Mariano Alvarez, under the Division of Cavite; the home of the district's office
• San Gabriel III Elementary School - located in the municipality's mid-eastern part
• Family Village Resources Elementary School (FVRES) - established in the Family Village Resources Project in Barangay Poblacion 5
• Area J Elementary School (ARJES) - located at Barangay Jacinto Lumbreras
• Bulihan Elementary School (BES) - located along Governor's Drive, not to be confused with schools inside adjacent Barangay Old Bulihan in Silang, Cavite
• Francisco de Castro Elementary School (FDCES) - serves the community of Barangay Francisco de Castro
• San Jose Elementary School (SJES) - located in the Metro San Jose area

• Shalom Learning Center, Inc.
• Victorious Christian Montessori College
• Upon this Rock Christian Academy
• St. Jonah Grace School / Our Lady of Grace Academy of GMA
• Biyaya Polytechnic Academy
• Christian Grace School of Cavite
• Vox Dei Academy
• St. Jude Academy
• Hillside Academy

• 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.
• Commission on Elections (2007, October 30). List of Winning Candidates in the October 29, 2007 Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. Unpublished report. Cavite: Office of the Election Officer, COMELEC-Gen. Mariano Alvarez.

• Official Website of the Municipality of Gen. Mariano Alvarez
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• Portal for Jobs in Cavite

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