Alfonso, officially the Municipality of Alfonso (), is a municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

History

Spanish era

Alfonso was largely forested until the 17th century, when small settlements began to emerge. It was originally part of Barrio Lumampong in the town of Indang. Over time, these settlements developed into sitios and later into barrios, eventually forming a separate barrio known as Alas-as. On May 16, 1859, through the efforts of local leaders Bonifacio Aveo and Felix del Mundo, the area was established as a separate district municipality from Indang. The new town retained the name Alas-as until 1876

The name refers to the pandan tree used for the construction of houses and bears sweet fruit. It was, eventually, named after King Alfonso XII of Spain. Alfonso was initially composed of the barrios of Taywanak, Pajo, Esperanza, Marahan, Matagbak, Sinaliw and Kaytitinga.

Revolutionary era

Don Narciso Mojica was the capitan municipal of Alfonso at the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution. A few days after the Cry of Balintawak, on 31 August 1896, General Mariano Trías ordered the liquidation of all Spaniards in the municipality. In the bloody battle that followed, the leaders of the revolutionists were General Hipolito Rint, Captain Eriberto Cetro (Kapitan Berto) and Predencio Rolle (Tandang Doro).

American era

On 15 October 1903, the adjacent towns of Bailen and Mendez-Nuñez merged with Alfonso by virtue of Act No. 947 enacted by the Philippine Commission. Both towns were later separated in 1915 to become independent once again.

World War II

On February 1, 1945, the residents of Alfonso fled to hiding places in fear of advancing Japanese forces, leaving local guerrillas to defend the town. A prolonged nighttime battle followed, during which the guerrillas successfully repelled the attackers, forcing their retreat. No casualties were reported among the defending forces. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Alfonso was 60,583 people, with a density of .

Economy

Government

Local government

thumb|right|250px|Alfonso Municipal Hall

The following are the duly elected officials of Alfonso, Cavite for the term 2022–2025.

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! Position !! Official

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| Mayor || Randy A. Salamat (NUP)

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| Vice Mayor || Madona Mojica-Pel (NUP)

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! Sangguniang Bayan Members

! Party

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| Rex A. Ferolino

| NPC

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| Silverio S. Perea

| NUP

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| Jeffrey James Salamat

| NUP

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| Roberto R. Varias

| NUP

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| Joselito H. Resurreccion

| NUP

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| Ma.Leonor M.Reyes

| (Independent)

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| Cynthia A. Peji

| NUP

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| Erwin M. Signo

| NUP

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! ABC President

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| Kap. Dayo Diroy

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! SK Federation President

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| Josh S. Vidallon

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Education

The Alfonso Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Alfonso Central School
  • Amuyong Elementary School
  • Biblica La Delle Academy
  • Bilog Elementary School
  • Blessed Ville Special School Foundation
  • Buck Estate Elementary School
  • Esperanza Elementary School
  • Gracious Gift School of Cavite
  • Kaytitinga Elementary School
  • Mangas Elementary School
  • Marahan Elementary School
  • Maranatha Living Hope Academy
  • Matagbak Elementary School
  • Pajo Elementary School
  • Palumlum Elementary School
  • Pansin Elementary School
  • Parokya ni San Jose Educational Foundation
  • Rosa G. Acuña Memorial Elementary School
  • Sacred Heart School of Cavite
  • Sicat Elementary School
  • Sinaliw Elementary School
  • Sulsugin Elementary School
  • Taywanak Elementary School
  • Upli Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Alfonso Integrated High School
  • Buck Estate National High School
  • Kaysuyo National High School
  • Kaytitinga Integrated School
  • Lucsuhin Integrated School
  • Taywanak National High School

Higher educational institution

  • Victorious Christian Montessori College Alfonso

Notes