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Cabuyao | |
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| City of Cabuyao | |
 (from top, left to right):University of Cabuyao, City Plaza, Church of Saint Polycarp,Light Industry & Science Park of the Philippines I,Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna, City Hall | |
 Flag | |
| Etymology:Citrus macroptera | |
| Nicknames: | |
| Motto: One Cabuyao, One Vision (Isang Kabuyaw, Isang Pananaw)Bagong Cabuyao (New Kabuyaw) | |
| Anthem:Cabuyao Hymn | |
 Map of Laguna with Cabuyao highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Cabuyao | |
.svg)  Cabuyao Location within thePhilippines | |
| Coordinates:14°16′30″N121°07′30″E / 14.275°N 121.125°E /14.275; 121.125 | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Province | Laguna |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | January 16, 1571 |
| Cityhood | August 4, 2012 |
| Barangays | 18 (seeBarangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Dennis Felipe C. Hain (NUP) |
| • Vice Mayor | Jaime Onofre D. Batallones (NUP) |
| • Representative | Ramil L. Hernandez (Lakas–CMD) |
| • City Council | Members
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| • Electorate | 229,652 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 43.40 km2 (16.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,094 m (3,589 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[10] | |
• Total | 365,202 |
| • Density | 8,415/km2 (21,790/sq mi) |
| • Households | 100,875 |
| Demonym(s) | Cabuyeños (male) Cabuyeñas (female) |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 5.02 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 2,830 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 7,066 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 2,506 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 1,648 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Manila Electric Company (Meralco) |
| • Water | Cabuyao Water District (CABWAD) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4025 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)49 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Patron saint | Saint Polycarp |
| Website | www |
Cabuyao (Tagalog:[kɐˈbujaʊ]), officially theCity of Cabuyao (Filipino:Lungsod ng Cabuyao), is acomponent city in theprovince ofLaguna, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 365,202 people.[12]
It used to be known as the "richest municipality in the Philippines"[7] because of the large populace of migrants working in the town's industrial estates.[13] Companies such asNestlé Philippines,Asia Brewery, Inc.,San Miguel Corporation,Tanduay Distillers, Inc.,Wyeth Philippines, Inc.,Procter & Gamble Philippines,Light Industry and Science Park of the Philippines andMapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna have established factories or are located in Cabuyao.
By virtue of Republic Act No. 10163,[14] the municipality of Cabuyao was converted to acomponent city[15] after the ratification of aplebiscite held on August 4, 2012.[16][17]
Cabuyao was once the central part of Tabuco, a large territory that included the modern-day cities of San Pedro, Biñan, Santa Rosa, and Calamba.[18] The name "Cabuyao" came from thekabuyaw tree,Citrus hystrix.[19]
The town of Tabuco was located near the junction of a river and the lake of Ba-i where bancas (rafts) were the common means of transportation. Many kabuyaw trees grew in the area, and their fruit was used as shampoo. When the priest asked for the name of the place, the local women answered "kabuyaw", thinking that the priest was asking for the name of the trees growing around the wharf. From then on, the priests and Spanish officials referred to the town as Cabuyao.[20]
One of the biggest villages established in the western portion of the lake was "Tabuko" or "Hangganang Ilog" which means boundary in the native tongue. Tabuko had no definite boundary except for natural landmarks such as the mountain, hills and lake. The boundary of Tabuko reached the mountain range of Sungay on the west,Mount Makiling on the south, the lake of Ba-i on the east, and the large track of quicksand at Tunasan on the north.[21]
In the summer of 1896, news spread over Cabuyao that the province ofCavite revolted against the Spanish government. Anticipating the disorder it would bring to the community, Lt. Isabelo Virtucio organized a volunteer group to fight against the Spanish government. He coordinated with the different leaders of the revolutionary groups, and his group joined the forces of GeneralPaciano Rizal, the brother of the Philippines' national hero,José Rizal. The group adoptedguerrilla warfare in fighting the Spaniards such as ambush, surprise attack and putting up traps on the roads used by the enemy. It took almost two years before the Spanish armed forces surrendered in 1898.[21]
The next elected mayor of Cabuyao was Nicolas Limcaoco, who served from 1937 to 1940. The original 3-year term was amended by the constitution, which made the new term of elected mayor four years. His accomplishments included the construction of road from Poblacion toBarangay Marinig, which shortened the travel time going to the different barangays along the coastal area of the town, and the installation of water line from Matang Tubig atCasile to Poblacion. The project was completed in 1938 under the supervision of Jose L. Acuña who was elected as Mayor in 1941.[21]
In Cabuyao, there was no direct military confrontation between the Japanese soldiers and Filipinos. Confrontation did occur between theMakapili, a pro-Japanese group, and the guerrillas. The known guerrilla leaders of Cabuyao were Col. Nicolas Soriano, Maj. Amado Garcia, Maj. Romulo Alcasabas, Maj. Raymundo Tanchico, Maj. Placido Aragon and Capt. Pablo Garcia.[21]
On the morning of September 21, 1944, the people of Cabuyao were surprised to hear the sound of American airplanes flying toManila for bombing operations. On January 1, 1941, that American forces, part of the 7th Army Corps under Gen. Krueger, arrived at Cabuyao. The first group of American soldiers was led by Capt. Brown, who made their camp at the church compound (Patio).
Before the arrival of joint American andPhilippine Commonwealth army soldiers to Cabuyao, the town was under the control of guerrilla under the leadership of Col. Nicolas Soriano. Thus, no military encounter occurred. The Americans readily established provisionary government called the Philippine Civil Affairs Unit (PCAU) where Enrique Hemedes was appointed as head. The office was responsible for the distribution of food and clothing to the needy people of Cabuyao but with priority to the evacuees coming from nearby towns.
After the arrival of the local Filipino troops of the 4th, 42nd and 47th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and 4th Constabulary Regiment of thePhilippine Constabulary in Cabuyao was taken from the town municipalities and aiding by the local guerrillas and the U.S. troops against the Japanese.
Emilio Tanchico replaced Hemedes. Tanchico was responsible for restoring the operations of the municipal government of Cabuyao such as the Office of the Treasurer, Office of Police, Postal Office and Communication and other offices. Nicolas Limcaoco then replaced him in the middle of 1946 and served until 1947.
The first thing Limcaoco did was to establish peace and order in the locality. There were many loose firearms because of the recent war, which led to robberies, theft, killing and other criminal offenses. He hired 10 "terong" (toughies) coming from the mountainous areas of Cabuyao and appointed them as policemen. Criminality was lessened and peace and order was maintained during that time in Cabuyao.[21]
When thePhilippines gained itsIndependence on July 4, 1946, a presidential election preceded it where PresidentManuel Roxas was elected as the first president of the Third Republic. The president appointed Jose L. Acuña as mayor of Cabuyao.
Acuña restored the organizational set up of the Municipal Government of Cabuyao. He assisted the war veterans of Cabuyao in receiving their back pay, those whose properties were destroyed during the war in receiving war damage, and freed from jail people mistaken asMakapili or collaborators.
In the 1947 local election, Lope B. Diamante was elected as mayor. Mauro H. Alimagno served for three terms: 1952–55, 1956–59 and 1960–63. Antonio Bailon served as mayor during the term 1964–67.
Alimagno again served during the period 1968–71, 1972–79 and 1980. However, he failed to complete his last term as mayor in 1980 as he was gunned down inCalamba. Vice Mayor Nicanor Alcasabas succeeded as mayor and served the remaining term. After theEDSA Revolution, Isidro T. Hildawa was appointed mayor of Cabuyao. However, he was later appointed as member of the Provincial Board of Laguna, so it was Constancio G. Alimagno, Jr. who was appointed as mayor on April 1, 1986.
Proceso Aguillo was elected mayor of Cabuyao in the 1988 local election. Constancio G. Alimagno, Jr. served as mayor in 1992–95. Proceso Aguillo served as mayor from 1995 to 2004. Nila G. Aguillo, wife of Proceso Aguillo, assumed office until 2007. Isidro Hemedes, Jr. a relative of Enrique Hemedes, ascended into office from 2007 to 2016.[21]
On December 6, 2010Laguna 2nd District RepresentativeTimmy Chipeco filed House Bill No. 03811,[22] or an Act Converting the Municipality of Cabuyao into aComponent City of theProvince of Laguna.[23] The bill was referred to theCommittee on Local Government dated December 13, 2010, and substituted to House Bill No. 4259. The Municipal Mayor as well as the residents of the town fully supported the measure and they looked forward to Cabuyao to becoming a City since it was fully deserving and qualified. After the successful readings and committee hearings of the bill, both in the House ofCongress andSenate, the bill was approved by the senate on January 16, 2012, the same date when Cabuyao celebrated its 441st Founding Anniversary.
On May 16, 2012, PresidentBenigno Aquino III approved House Bill No. 4259 or the Cabuyao City Charter and signed into law[15] by virtue of Republic Act No. 10163.[14] On August 4, 2012,[17] aplebiscite was held to ratify the conversion of the town into a city. A total of 24,670 Cabuyeños took part, 22,132 voters or 89.71% of the total number of voters voted "Yes" while the remaining 2,538 or only 10.29% voted "No".[16] The City of Cabuyao is the 142nd city in thePhilippines and 5th component city inLaguna besidesSan Pablo,Calamba,Santa Rosa andBiñan.
Cabuyao is located 42 kilometers (26 mi) southeast ofMetro Manila, at the western portion ofLaguna. It is bordered bySanta Rosa City to the north,Laguna de Bay, the country's largest lake, to the east,Calamba to the south, andSilang, Cavite to the east. Cabuyao is 45 kilometers (28 mi) away fromSanta Cruz, the provincial capital, and 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) from the city center ofCalamba, the chartered city and regional center ofCalabarzon region.
The only lake found in Cabuyao isLaguna de Bay. Barangays situated along the lake areBigaa,Butong,Marinig,Gulod,Baclaran andMamatid. Types of fish found in the lake arekanduli, biya, talapia, ayungin, hito, karpa, mamale, bangus, dalag, papalo, kakasuhet anddulong.[24] The Cabuyao Fishing Port can be found on BarangayMarinig where many Cabuyeños and Cabuyeñas takezumba every Saturday and Sunday as the sun rises.
For rivers, Cabuyao has the following:[25]
The ricefields or ricelands in Cabuyao are found in BarangayBigaa,Butong,Marinig,Gulod,Baclaran,Mamatid,San Isidro,Pulo,Banay-Banay,Niugan andSala. As of year 2004,[26] the total area of riceland is 940.56 hectares (9.4056 in square kilometers) and 468 farmers as per data of the City Agriculture Office.
Narra Trees are planted along thePoblacion-Marinig Road and beside the compound of the City Hall of Cabuyao. Agricultural crops arepalay, squash, garlic, watermelon, pineapple, coffee and other fruit bearing plants.[27]
Cabuyao is politically divided into 18barangays - as indicated in the matrix below - which are all classified as urban. Each barangay consists ofpuroks and some havesitios.
| No. | Barangay | Land Area (km2) | Land Area (hectares) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baclaran | 1.74525 | 174.5 |
| 2 | Banay-Banay | 3.10125 | 310.1 |
| 3 | Banlic | 2.3 | 230 |
| 4 | Bigaa | 2.091 | 209.1 |
| 5 | Butong | 1.62 | 162 |
| 6 | Casile | 3.18 | 318 |
| 7 | Diezmo | 1.59 | 159 |
| 8 | Gulod | 4.087 | 408.7 |
| 9 | Mamatid | 2.6 | 260 |
| 10 | Marinig | 3.915 | 391.5 |
| 11 | Niugan | 3.52027 | 352 |
| 12 | Pittland | 2.91 | 291 |
| 13 | Pulo | 3.0 | 300 |
| 14 | Sala | 1.546 | 154.6 |
| 15 | San Isidro | 3.14585 | 314.6 |
| 16 | Barangay I Poblacion | 0.23017 | 23 |
| 17 | Barangay II Poblacion | 0.23333 | 23.3 |
| 18 | Barangay III Poblacion | 0.2365 | 23.7 |
| Climate data for Cabuyao, Laguna | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 32 (90) | 34 (93) | 32 (90) | 31 (88) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 30 (87) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21 (70) | 20 (68) | 21 (70) | 22 (72) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 22 (72) | 21 (70) | 23 (73) |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 10 (0.4) | 10 (0.4) | 12 (0.5) | 27 (1.1) | 94 (3.7) | 153 (6.0) | 206 (8.1) | 190 (7.5) | 179 (7.0) | 120 (4.7) | 54 (2.1) | 39 (1.5) | 1,094 (43) |
| Average rainy days | 5.2 | 4.5 | 6.4 | 9.2 | 19.7 | 24.3 | 26.9 | 25.7 | 24.4 | 21.0 | 12.9 | 9.1 | 189.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue[28] | |||||||||||||
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 6,439 | — |
| 1918 | 8,536 | +1.90% |
| 1939 | 11,660 | +1.50% |
| 1948 | 15,206 | +2.99% |
| 1960 | 20,618 | +2.57% |
| 1970 | 32,117 | +4.53% |
| 1975 | 36,505 | +2.60% |
| 1980 | 46,286 | +4.86% |
| 1990 | 66,975 | +3.76% |
| 1995 | 77,302 | +2.72% |
| 2000 | 106,630 | +7.14% |
| 2007 | 205,376 | +9.46% |
| 2010 | 248,436 | +7.17% |
| 2015 | 308,745 | +4.23% |
| 2020 | 355,330 | +3.00% |
| 2024 | 365,202 | +0.66% |
| Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[29][30][31][32][33] | ||
In the 2024 census, Cabuyao had a population of 365,202 people.[34]Thus, the city surpassed San Pedro, making it the 4th largestLocal Government Unit and city ofLaguna. The city has a population density of 8,200 people/km2 (21,000 people/mi2).
100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 1990 1,550/km2 1995 1,900/km2 2000 2,500/km2 2007 4,700/km2 2010 5,700/km2 2015 7,100/km2 2020 8,200/km2 |
The total number of households in Cabuyao as of 2020 is 100,875. The city has an Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR) of +4.3% in the past 10 years (from 2010 to 2020).
| No. | Barangay | Rank | Population (2010)[35] | Population (2020)[36] | Population Density (2020) | No. of Households (2020) | Average Annual Growth Rate (Population) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baclaran | 9th | 12,192 | 14,606 | 8,369/km2 | 3,697 |  1.98% |
| 2 | Banay-Banay | 4th | 21,934 | 34,260 | 11,047/km2 | 10,495 | 5.62% |
| 3 | Banlic | 7th | 12,675 | 20,646 | 8,977/km2 | 6,785 | 6.29% |
| 4 | Bigaa | 10th | 10,051 | 13,665 | 6,535/km2 | 3,879 | 3.6% |
| 5 | Butong | 8th | 12,360 | 14,764 | 9,114/km2 | 3,725 | 1.94% |
| 6 | Casile | 16th | 2,128 | 3,619 | 1,138/km2 | 1,020 | 7.0% |
| 7 | Diezmo | 15th | 2,681 | 6,622 | 4,165/km2 | 1,972 | 14.7% |
| 8 | Gulod | 11th | 9,417 | 17,215 | 4,212/km2 | 4,545 | 8.28% |
| 9 | Mamatid | 1st | 50,213 | 61,085 | 23,494/km2 | 15,515 | 2.17% |
| 10 | Marinig | 2nd | 37,169 | 45,343 | 11,582/km2 | 12,156 | 2.2% |
| 11 | Niugan | 3rd | 26,807 | 38,576 | 10,958/km2 | 12,178 | 4.4% |
| 12 | Pittland | 18th | 1,740 | 6,052 | 2,080/km2 | 1,920 | 24.8% |
| 13 | Pulo | 6th | 15,124 | 35,113 | 11,704/km2 | 10,524 | 13.22% |
| 14 | Sala | 12th | 8,275 | 10,903 | 7,052/km2 | 3,134 | 3.18% |
| 15 | San Isidro | 5th | 18,145 | 23,324 | 7,414/km2 | 6,322 | 2.85% |
| 16 | Barangay I Poblacion | 14th | 2,839 | 3,690 | 16,032/km2 | 1,165 | 3.0% |
| 17 | Barangay II Poblacion | 17th | 1,840 | 1,573 | 6,742/km2 | 486 |  -1.45% |
| 18 | Barangay III Poblacion | 13th | 2,846 | 4,274 | 18,072/km2 | 1,357 | 5.02% |
- | TOTAL | - | 248,436 | 355,330 | 8,200/km2 | 100,875 | 4.3% |
Cabuyao is predominantly Christian of whom 93% areRoman Catholics,[37][38] while theMembers Church of God International claims 2%, and theIglesia ni Cristo 3% of the Cabuyao populace.Evangelical churches are growing, including the prominent evangelical multi-site church,Victory Church Cabuyao andJesus Is Lord Church (JIL). Other religious groups/sectors with smaller membership includeMethodists,Buddhists,Lutherans,Jesus Is Lord Church,Jehovah's Witnesses, Bible Baptist,Four Square Gospel, and Lamp Christian Fellowship Church.
The St. Polycarp Parish, inBarangay Uno, was built in 1763. Until this time Cabuyao is the only place in the Philippines whereSt. Polycarp is the patron saint.
A second church was constructed in Cabuyao after the first church situated in BarangayMarinig was destroyed by flood and tidal waves. The records of the church are intact from the 18th century to the present.[39]
The Diocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer was then San Vicente Ferrer Parish built in 1946. It is located inBarangay Mamatid. It was in 2010 when the parish church declared a Diocesan Shrine dedicated toSaint Vincent Ferrer because of its numerous devotees from different towns, cities and provinces. Arelic ofSaint Vincent Ferrer is displayed in a museum behind the church.
Poor Clare Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament is a monastery ofSt. Clare of Assisi located in P. Burgos St.,Poblacion I, Cabuyao in the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of theRoman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo. It is one of the religious sites of the city, where large number of devotees come to offer eggs as they pray for the birth of a baby. The eggs are donated as food for the poor people. It is one of the monasteries visited by the relic of St. Clare during its visit in the country in 2012.[40]
Poverty incidence of Cabuyao
Source:Philippine Statistics Authority[41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48]
Cabuyao is a growing manufacturing mega hub and enterprise city in South Luzon. In 2022, the city had an income of₱2.8 billion.[49] It was once the richest municipality in the country and now is still among the richest city in the region outside of Metro Manila in terms of annual income.
Special economic zones and industrial parks in Cabuyao include:
Dubbed the "Enterprise City," Cabuyao hosts one of the largest e-commerce operators in Southeast Asia,Lazada. It is also the location for the distribution hub ofJ&T Express Philippines, an Indonesian international delivery company, andNinja Van, a Singaporean logistics company that has its fulfillment hub in Cabuyao, Laguna, to support small and medium enterprises. TheUnilever Philippines has its mega distribution center warehouse in Cabuyao, the largest in the Philippines.
Food and beverages conglomerateNestlé Philippines, which manufacturesBear Brandpowdered milk, has a manufacturing facility in barangay Niugan.Asia Brewery,Tanduay Distillers, also have a plant in barangay Sala. Bakery chainGoldilocks Bakeshop has a plant in barangay Mamatid.NutriAsia, Del Monte Philippines,Procter & Gamble Philippines, San Miguel Brewery's factories, andSamsung Electro-Mechanics Philippines,Universal Robina Corporation, have a plant in LISP I barangay Pittland.[50]
Cabuyao's Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has been reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) as one of the major producers of coffee in the country. The City Agriculture Office showed that as of 2017, 58.5 hectares have been planted with 51,638 Robusta coffee trees (38,400 bearing and 13,238 non-bearing) as well as Liberica coffee trees (4,140 bearing and 1,485 non-bearing) in Cabuyao. According to the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), 82 families who are beneficiaries of the government's land reform program owned the land planted with the two varieties of coffee, who also formed themselves into the Casile-Guinting Upland Marketing Cooperative (CGUMC) in 2011. CGUMC was awarded the most outstanding community-based cooperative in 2017.[51]
| Name | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | |||
| Ramil Hernandez | Lakas | ||
| City Mayor | |||
| None (Disqualified by COMELEC) | |||
| City Vice Mayor | |||
| Jaime Onofre D. Batallones | NUP | ||
| City Councilors | |||
| Jose Benson G. Aguillo | NUP | ||
| Ariel C. Bariring II | NUP | ||
| Alexis A. Alimagno | Lakas | ||
| Evelyn G. Del Rosario | NUP | ||
| Kim M. Hain | NUP | ||
| Sherwin D. Beguico | NUP | ||
| Rico Mauro G. Alimagno | NUP | ||
| Jose Miguel J. Alcabasa | NUP | ||
| Emerson L. Devoma | NUP | ||
| Maria Fe P. Humarang | NUP | ||
| Ex Officio City Council Members | |||
| ABC President | Mauro D. Galang (Baclaran) | ||
| SK President | Mikaela Camille B. Caunin (Banaybanay) | ||
| Year | Description[52] |
|---|---|
| 1571 – 1899 | The first Municipal Hall of Cabuyao was called "Tribunal del Pueblo". It was during Spanish period up to year 1899. |
| 1905 | The house of thenJose Bella, Sr. was temporarily used as Municipal Hall of Cabuyao during American period. |
| 1906 – 1939 | From year 1906 to 1939, the Municipal Hall of Cabuyao was called "Presidencia." |
| 1940 | The Municipal Hall of Cabuyao was constructed in front of St. Polycarp Parish (Barangay Uno) but it was destroyed by fire on May 2, 1962. |
| 1962 – 1964 | The temporary Municipal Hall of Cabuyao was beside the St. Polycarp Parish (which is now the City Plaza). It was from June 1962 to May 31, 1964. |
| 1964 – 2000 | The new Municipal Hall of Cabuyao was inaugurated on June 12, 1964. The design was done by Architect Graciano T. Bailon and the construction was supervised by Engineer Jose L. Acuña, both Cabuyeños. |
| 2000 – present | The present Municipal Hall of Cabuyao is a three-storey building with roofdeck located inBarangay Sala. It was a project of then Mayor Proceso D. Aguillo and was inaugurated on July 31, 2000. |
The officialanthem of Cabuyao is "Cabuyao Hymn" or"Imno ng Kabuyaw", it is sung during flag ceremonies of all schools, offices and other institutional/official programs, in the opening of any official gatherings in Manila, before the start of the regular sessions of the Cabuyao City Council, programs or functions of the City Government of Cabuyao and of the barangays, programs or activities initiated, sponsored or coordinated by or with the City Government of Cabuyao, programs, celebrations, or activities initiated or coordinated by accredited and City-registered non-government organizations and civic oriented groups; city and tourism activities of the City Government of Cabuyao in any place as well as in official City gatherings or meetings outside the City; special activities such as those observed during the Cityhood Celebration,Bataan Day,Independence Day,National Heroes Day,Bonifacio Day andRizal Day along with the country's national anthem,Lupang Hinirang. The anthem was composed byVehnee Saturno, a native of Cabuyao. The "Cabuyao March" or"Martsa ng Cabuyao" is the official march of the city. The music is by Domingo A. Alconaba and lyrics by Domingo M. Batalla: both also natives of the city. It is sung along with "Calabarzon March", the region's official march.
| Literacy Rate | 98% |
| Elementary | Public: 19 Private: 68 |
| Secondary | Public: 8 Private: 29 |
| Tertiary | Public: 0 Private: 7 |
Cabuyao has a number of universities and colleges:
| No. | College/university | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pamantasan ng Cabuyao (University of Cabuyao) | Banay-Banay |
| 2 | Cabuyao Institute of Technology | Banay-Banay |
| 3 | Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna | Diezmo |
| 4 | Colegio de Santo Niño de Cabuyao | Barangay Tres |
| 5 | St. Vincent College of Cabuyao | Mamatid |
| 6 | Our Lady of Assumption College-Cabuyao Campus (Main) | Mamatid |
| 7 | Our Lady of Assumption College-Cabuyao Campus (Annex) | Mamatid |
| 8 | Southeast Asia Institute of Science, Arts and Technology-Cabuyao Technological Campus | Sala |
| 9 | St Ignatius Technical Institute of Business and Arts | Banay-Banay |
| 10 | Westbridge Institute of Technology | Banlic |
Cabuyao is serviced bySouth Luzon Expressway (SLEX). Cabuyao Exit is located in the city, while the Eton City (Malitlit) Exit is located near its boundary with Santa Rosa. The city is also accessible through Silangan Exit in Calamba, which provides access to Carmelray Industrial up to Nuvali Circle.
Afour-lane national highway from Alabang, Muntinlupa up to Calamba, Laguna passes through the city. Another road, Canlubang golf road, acts as the access/shortcut route for people going up to People's park in the sky and to Tagaytay from Nuvali and Silangan Exit.
Public transportation within the city, like in most of the urban areas in the Philippines, is facilitated mostly using inexpensivejeepneys. Tricycles are also used for short distances. The city is served by two railway stations:Cabuyao andMamatid.
Since Cabuyao was founded byMiguel López de Legazpi on January 16, 1571, the City Government celebrates "Cabuyao Day" every 16 January. It consists of a week-long celebration starting from a Parade of Floats of each barangay, in which the decorations of each float feature and showcase the way of living of the community of each barangay of Cabuyao. A Street Dancing Competition follows at the City Proper, in which all College and High Schools compete for the said competition. The celebration also includes different amateur shows likeorchestra, music band and celebrity shows at the City Plaza. The highlight of the whole celebration is the officialbeauty pageant of the city, the "Mutya ng Cabuyao" and "Lakan ng Cabuyao" pageants.
Cabuyao celebrates the feast of theChild Jesus orSanto Niño in thePhilippines every third Sunday of January. It starts from aMass at the Cabuyao Church followed by a festival in which all Cabuyeños call it as "Santo Niño de Cabuyao Festival". It is a parade of all Santos Niños along the City Proper. The festivities and tradition was started in 1981 by Alimagno family (then Judge Constancio Sr. and wife Mely) as a gesture of thanksgiving as their son Kennedy survived a near fatal accident in 1979.
The Batingaw Festival is an event commemorating the legendary Kampanang Ginto, for which Cabuyao is known. The celebration always starts with the simultaneous ringing of church bells, which Cabuyeños believe brings a good agricultural harvest. The highlights of the five-day festival include the parade of the Kampanang Ginto, colorful street dancing, singing contest, trade fair exhibits, Mutya and Lakan ng Cabuyao andfireworks.[4][5]
The City Fiesta of Cabuyao is every February 23 in honor of the city's Patron Saint,Saint Polycarp, a bishop and martyr.
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| Biñan | Laguna |
| Liliw | Laguna |
| Santa Rosa | Laguna |
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