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Paskuhan sa Imus
- An annual Christmas event is a month-long - Everyday there are festivities showing Filipino traditions, such as food and trade fairs, fireworks displays, variety shows, singing and dancing contests, lantern making contests, gift giving, and “Panunuluyan”.
Wagayway Festival
- Held every May 28 - Celebration of the first waving of the Philippine Flag in May 28, 1898 after the Battle of Alapan - Its highlight is the Wagayway flag parade dubbed as Banderada - The celebrtion includes fun runs, variety shows, concerts, dance and singing concerts, and opening of food stalls
Battle of Imus Monument
- Dedicated to the heroism and bravery of Emilio Aguinaldo and the Imusenos in the Philippine Revolution held at the Isabel Bridge.
Imus Cathedral
- Founded in 1795 as a Parochial Church by the Augustinian Recollect and by the administration of Fr. Francisco de Santiago
Battle of Alapan Monument
- It is where the Philippine Flag was first waved as a celebration of freedom from the Spanish colonization
The Gen. Licerio Topacio Plaza
Located here also is the Bantayog Monument. It is a monument dedicated to Gen. Topacio for all the good deeds he did for Imus.
War Heroes
Colonel Jose S. Tagle (1854)
- Led the revolt in Imus against the Spaniards in 1896 - Fought alongside Emilio Aguinaldo in the Battle of Imus - He and Emilio Aguinaldo strategized to blow up a part of Isabel Bridge and cover it with tree trunks and leaves to cut off the arrival of General Aguirre.
War Heroes
General Juan Saraza Castañeda (1870 – 1902)
- An illustrado who turned into a general during the Spanish Revolution. - He was in charge of the logistics of the Katipuneros. - He was coined as the “Bitter Foe of the Spanish Friars” because he accomodated misplaced Filipino farmers into his land in Bacoor and Las Pinas when the Spanish government in Imus Increased the taxes of Filipino workers working on Friar lands.
War Heroes
Gen. Licerio Cuenca Topacio (1839 - 1925)
According to Sol H. Gwekoh, Gen. Topacio gave way for Emilio Aguinaldo to be the leader of the Philippine Revolution. On another account, Benjamin M. Bolivar said that Gen. Topacio declined the offer of Emilio Aguinaldo to be the leader of the Philippine Revolution. After critical analysis of facts, the following is what really happened: During the Magdalo Convention, only eight leaders were present, Gen. Topacio included. Gen. Topacio was the most eldest present, being 58 years old, he was appointed to be the leader. However, he declined because of his age and he believed that the government needed a much younger leader. Therefore, the final decision made and Emilio Aguinaldo was elected as the leader eventhough he wasn’t present at that time because he was battling in Pasong Santol, Dasmarinas.
Battle of Alapan (May 28, 1898)
- A five hour long battle between Filipinos and Spaniards - First victory for Emilio Aguinaldo - It was held the same day the Philippine flag was first waved - The day was officially declared as National Flag Day to celebrate the first waving of the flag and the victory of the Philippine forces in the battle of Alapan.
Battle of Imus (September 3, 1896)
- Also known as the Siege of Imus. - It was the turning point of Philippine Revolution. - Led by Andres Bonifacio alongside with Imusenos and their leader, Col. Jose Tagle - It took place at Isabel Bridge, that was named after the queen of Spain - Its victory further embolden the Filipino courage to fight back
History Lesson
- Imus used to be a part of Cavite el Viejo (Kawit) - Later became an independent municipality on October 3, 1795 because of Recollect Fr. Pedro San Buenaventura’s petition to the government in 1774 to split from Cavite el Viejo. - Became the Provincial Capital of Cavite after a decree as issued by former President Marcos in June 11, 1977.
Where? Where? Where?
Imus is enclosed by Kawit and Noveleta in the North, Gen. Trias to the West, Bacoor cities in the west, and Dasmariñas in the South.
Etymology of Imus has 4 versions
Ver. 0.1 Imus is a Filipino word that pertains to a piece of land cutting through a junction of two rivers.
Ver. 0.2 Imus is from a Latin word “Infimus” which means “lowland”.
Ver. 0.3 Imus is derived from the word ”centimos”. It came from a story where Spaniards, who were stationed in a recollect estate house, left and the natives scrounged their station and found coins. After which they exclaimed, “Centimos! Centimos!”
Ver. 0.4 Lastly, it came from a legend where a mother is singing to her child a song called “Limos”. Coincidentally, Spanish soldiers were passing by and asked for the name of the place. The mother misunderstood the question and thought that they were asking for the title of the song, which she replied “Limos”. Due to miscommunication, the Spaniards muttered “Imus” as the name of the place.