Tour 7 Cainta

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Cainta

Every thing youll need to know

about cainta


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What is Cainta?

The Municipality of Cainta is a first-classurban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It isone of the oldest (originally founded in August 15, 1571), andis the town with the second smallest land area of 26.81 kmnext to Angono with 26.22 km.

Cainta serves as the secondary gateway to the rest of Rizalprovince from Metro Manila. Cainta became one of the mosturbanized towns due to its proximity to Manila.

With a population of 289,833 inhabitants, Cainta is the secondmost populous municipality in the Philippines, per the 2007Census of Population conducted by the National StatisticsOffice. Its income of PhP490 million makes it the secondrichest municipality in the country.

VIA wikipidia ^_^


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Legend of Cainta

Legend has it that there was an old woman called "Jacinta"who was well known not only in her own native town butalso in the neighboring towns. In her youth, she was verypopular because of her great beauty, kindness, and wealth.A

lthough she was a member of a very rich clan, she showedgenerosity of heart to the poor. Hence, she became verymuch loved and respected. Jacinta grew to be an old maidbecause after her sweetheart got sick and died, she neverfell in love with anyone else. When her parents died andshe was left alone in the house, she continued her charity

work. She gave alms to the long line of beggars who cameto her, and housed and took care of the orphans andchildren in the streets.


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In her old age, she was still very popular and was fondlycalled "Ka Inta

One Christmas Day, however, when the old and the youngcalled on her to give their greetings, she was not by the

window to welcome them. People wondered at herabsence and shouted her name to call her attention but noone came to answer. Concerned, they went up the houseand discovered the dead body of "Ka Inta" lying on thefloor. Beside her were the piles of Christmas gifts she waspreparing to give to her well-wishers that day. People farand wide grieved over her death. In memory of hergoodness and her generosity, her native town was namedafter her and was called "Cainta".


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People of Cainta

According to the 2007 census, it has a population of289,833 (see above). Its population consists of 70%Catholic, 10% Protestant, 10% atheist and 10% of varioussects, including Iglesia ni Cristo, Muslim and others. The

people of Cainta are mostly Tagalog-speaking Filipinos. A considerable number of the population are descended

from Indian soldiers who mutinied against the British Armywhen the British briefly occupied the Philippines in 1762 to1763. These Indian soldiers called Sepoy settled in townand intermarried with native women. The Sepoy ancestryof Cainta is still very visible to this day, particularly in BarrioDayap near Brgy. Sto Nino. Their unique physicalcharacteristics make them distinct from the averageFilipinos who are primarily of Malay and Chinese origins.


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History of Cainta

Spanish rule

Founded in November 30, 1571, Cainta was a fiercely independent village

that fought valiantly against the Spaniards but was later defeated and

became a visita (annex) of Taytay in 1571 under the Jesuits. Changes in

ecclesiastical administration made Cainta a part of Pasig under theAugustinians but it was deeded back to the Jesuits by the King of Spain in

1696. Cainta became a separate township in 1760.


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After the death of Rajah Matanda, Adelantado Miguel de Legaspi receivedword that two ships, San Juan and Espiritu Santo, had just arrived in PanayIsland in the central Philippines from Mexico. One ship was under thecommand of Don Diego de Legaspi, his nephew, and the other of JuanChacon. The two ships were in such disrepair when they arrived in Panaythat one of them was not allowed to return to Mexico. Legaspi orderedthat it be docked on the river of Manila. The Maestro de Campo was sentto Panay to oversee its transfer to Manila, with Juan de la Torre as captain.

To help spread the faith, several Augustinian friars were commissioned bySpain and were among the ship's passengers. One of them was FatherAlonso de Alvarado, who had been in the armada ofVillalobos. Anotherwas Father Agustin de Albuquerque, who became the first parish priest of

Taal town, south of Manila. Some of the missionaries were sent to Cebuprovince in the central Philippines to accompany Father Martin de Radathe Prior. Four stayed to work in Pampanga province and the environsnorth and south of Manila, which included the then-village of Cainta..


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Deciding to attack, Salcedo first sent Second Lieutenant Antonio de Carvajal with someescorts to reconnoiter the town and determine the weakest point where they could enter.Carvajal, wounded by an arrow in his arm, returned with the information that the weakestspot, the least fortified and with the easiest access was the other part of an arroyo on theside ofLa Laguna where many boats could be seen entering the river.

Salcedo ordered installed in the prow of the galley a stone-throwing mortar. He and his menthen spent the night on shore, while 20 soldiers and numerous allies from Manila remained

with Carvajal on the galley with orders that when they heard firing, they should proceed withthe attack on the bulwarks and the houses in the town, while Salcedo and his men tried toenter through the wall by the arroyo. When they heard the sound of the bugle, the signalthat they had taken the town, they were to stop firing.

After giving these instructions, Salcedo began his march and turned toward the river wherethe attack was to take place. He arrived in the arroyo and found it defended by a fistful ofvaliant Cainta men who started to fire arrows and hurl lances.

Taken by surprise, the soldiers without waiting for Salcedo's order attacked the rampart and

were overwhelmed by a rain of arrows. Finding such tenacious resistance, they began toretreat and flee in disarray.


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Salcedo berated his men harshly for having attacked without hisorders. Observing that in the other part of the arroyo the rampartwas lower, he ordered a skiff brought there and after beaching it,he ordered some of his soldiers to use it as passage to the otherside and take a more elevated point from where they could fire at

the defenders of the town. With the defenders retreating, Salcedo and his men were able to

approach the wall and breach it. The intrepid Gat-Maitan with hisCainta men came to close the breach, forcing Saavedra to back off.

In the meantime, the cannons of the galley destroyed the bulwarksand the houses in the town in a manner the people had not seen

before. And the shouts of the 600 Visayans allied with the Spanishmade the natives believe that the Spaniards were already insidethe poblacion [town proper]. Because of this, the valiant defendersof the breach abandoned it and retreated to the center of the town.


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Salcedo observed this from a distance and ordered the breach attackedagain. This time, the Spaniards encountered little resistance. Led bySalcedo and with Saavedra carrying the Spanish banner, they succeeded inentering the town. Together with their soldiers, they advanced rapidly andshortly scaled the wall where a bloody battle was fought.

The Cainta men, encouraged by their chief Gat-Maitan, preferred to dierather than surrender. Having taken over the walls, the Spaniards climbedthe towers and hoisted the Spanish banner. At the blare of the bugle, thecannons stopped firing from the galley.

Cainta became an independent town in 1760. During the brief Britishoccupation ofLuzon (17621763), part of its British India troops knownas Sepoys lived and intermarried with the natives in one of the town's

barrios. The Indian left a culinary legacy in the spicy and highly-seasoneddishes that are now part of mainstream Cainta cuisine. Cainta became partof Tondo (starting 1763) but separated in 1883 and incorporated with thedistrict of Morong.


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Post-Spanish era

In 1913, under the American rule, Cainta

and Angono were consolidated with Taytay as

one government entity. In January 1, 1914, it

once again became an independent

municipality and remained so to this day.

Cainta is one of fourteen (14) municipalities

of Rizal Province after the inclusion of othertowns of what are now referred to

asAntipolo, Angono, Binangonan and Taytay.


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Culture of Cainta

The Cenakulo

The Cenakulo in Cainta dates back to 1904. It originated from Barrio Dayap (the entire area nowincludes Barangays Sta. Rosa, Sto Nio and Sto. Domingo).At that time the population consisted ofa small group of residents who were mostly related to each other. Since most of the peoplebelieved that calamities were brought in by evil spirits, they decided to put up cross on a vacant lotto counter them. The barrio people paid homage to the cross by lighting it every night. Onememorable incident happened during the lenten season when a strange fragrance supposedly

emanated from the cross. The news spread out not only in the barrio but also in the entire town ofCainta.

Believing in the mystery of the cross, many people in Barrio Dayap and the whole town of Caintahave since then vowed to read the Pasyon (Seven LastWords of Christ) every lenten season. Thishas been enriched by an actual portrayal of the Passion of Christ on the streets which was formerlycalled "Officio". Many problems have been allegedly solved and illnesses cured through the cross asmany people continuously believed.

Over the years the followers of the cross have multiplied rapidly. To give deeper meaning to theirdevotion and showcase their religiosity, they broached the idea of staging thePasyon. The first stage

play was held a few years later, although initially it was limited in scope. It became so popular thatthe presentation was expanded to include stories from the Old Testament and other stages in thelife of Christ and has become known as the Cenakulo. The venue was transferred to an open field in1966 to accommodate a larger audience.

Samahang Nazareno Inc. was organized in 1960, developed and enhanced the various aspectsofcenakulo. The local Roman Catholic parishioner gave the association its moral and financialsupport for it believed that it was an effective means of imparting its Christian message to thepublic.


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Anu ang english ng kumakanta

sa passion???

EDI FASHIONISTA !


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Penetencia

On Good Friday, the town witnesses a yearly depictionof the station of the cross in the crucifixion of Christ. Adevotee, in hopes of being absolved from sin plays therole of Christ and voluntarily sacrifices himself to be

flailed and whipped and be "nailed" on a cross,although most of the wounds are shallow andsuperficial. This spectacle might seem barbaric to aforeigner, however it has been a long-held traditionaccepted by many of the inhabitants not only of Cainta,

but of other parts of the country as well. This is held by10 different groups at the Liwasang Bayan (town plaza)and in other parts of town.


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Native delicacies

The most common livelihood in Cainta is the making of native delicacies,which is largely a cottage industry. Its native desserts are among thenation's best. Dating back to the 15th century, it became the town'sprincipal source of income for more than four centuries. Suman (rice cakewrapped in banana leaf), latik(boiled down coconut milk used forglazing), coconut jam and the famous bibingka, are but a few of the sweetdelights that lure many visitors to this town.

During the 20th century, Cainta dazzled the whole country when it bakedthe biggest rice cake ever and the town became known as the "BibingkaCapital of the Philippines".Bibingka is believed to have been adapted fromthe Indian cuisine, an influence from its Sepoy population. It comes fromthe Indian word bebinca also known as bibik, a dessert made of flour,

coconut milk, and egg. The Philippine version is made of rice flour, coconutmilk and salted duck eggs. Butter and sugar are used for glazing aftercooking and before serving.


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festivals

Heritage Month The Battle ofCainta

Meanwhile Legaspi was determined to subjugate the people ofCainta and Taytay, a neighboring town.

He sent his nephew Juan de Salcedo with a galley (a small ship propelled by oars and sails) and 16

small boats accompanied by a hundred Spanish soldiers and many Visayas natives allied with them.Salcedo sailed on August 15, 1571, arriving in Cainta on the 20th. He sought peace from the villagers

but the village chief, Gat-Maitan, responded arrogantly, told him the people ofCainta, unlike those of

Manila, were not cowards, and would defend their village to the death. Confident in the defenses offered

by their fort and the security of the site, they were joined by people from Taytay.

Penetencia

On Good Friday, the town witnesses a yearly depiction of the station of the cross in the crucifixion ofChrist. A devotee, in hopes of being absolved from sin plays the role ofChrist and voluntarily sacrifices

himself to be flailed and whipped and be "nailed" on a cross, although most of the wounds are shallow

and superficial. This spectacle might seem barbaric to a foreigner, however it has been a long-held

tradition accepted by many of the inhabitants not only ofCainta, but of other parts of the country as well.

This is held by 10 different groups at the ''Liwasang Bayan'' (town plaza) and in other parts of town.


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Natural resources? LOL

Cainta is bounded on the north by Marikina

City and San Mateo, on the west by Pasig City,

and on the east and south byTaytay. It lies in

the Marikina Valley, is 10% rolling hills and

90% residential-industrial. It has the

province's highest number of rivers and

streams. Historians claim that Cainta's oldgeographical boundaries encompassed the

mountain slopes ofMontalban.


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Tourist Facilities

Valley Golfand Country Club- one of the two

well-known golf courses in the province of Rizal

aside from Eastridge in Binangonan, Rizal.

Liwasang Bayan (Town Plaza)- located at

the Poblacion (town proper). It was the former

place of the old Municipal Hall destroyed in 1995.

Today, is host to some convocations andassemblies for Caintanos. In Holy Week, a

Senakulo is shown for the public.


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Our Lady ofLight Parish- standing firmly as one of the most beautiful and oldest churches in

the province, it is erected upon the directives of Fr. Gaspar Marco, S.J. in 1707 and was

finished by Fr. Joaquin Sanchez in 1715. Upon its elevation into a Parish in 1760, this church is

renovated many times because of heavy rains and earthquakes. In 1889, this church was

destroyed during the Filipino-American war, leaving only the adobe wall surviving. A mural

depicting the patroness of the town, painted by national artist Fernando Amorsolo, has

replaced the image ravaged during the war. This image is currently placed on the left side

portion of the Church's main altar. On 1966, a reconstruction of the church emerged upon

the initiative of Cardinal Rufino Jiao Santos. It was solemnly blessed on February 25, 1968. On

December 1, 2007, during the official town fiesta, a Historical Marker was installed by the

National Historical Institute on its facade, coinciding with the celebration of the third

centenary of the construction of the Church. The current parish priest is Rev. Msgr. Arnel F.

Lagarejos, SThD, a Diocesan Priest from the town of Binangonan.

Sta. Lucia East Grandmall- the premier mall of Cainta, hence, the whole province as well. This

mall provides easy shopping galore with exquisite fun through its technological amenities.

See note 1 below;

Robinson's Place Cainta- located at the heart of Junction, this mall allocates Caintanos the

shopping galore.


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Gerald Flores Director of Tourism in Cainta

Tour 7 Cainta

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