Cabuyao, Laguna

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Municipality of Cabuyao Bayan ng Kabuyaw
—  Municipality  —
Cabuyao Town Plaza
Seal
Motto: One Cabuyao, One Vision (Isang Kabuyaw, Isang Pananaw)
Map of Laguna emphasizing the location of Cabuyao
Municipality of Cabuyao Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°16′42″N 121°7′29″E
Country	Philippines
Region	CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province	Laguna
District	2nd District of Laguna
Founded	January 16, 1571
Barangays	18 Baclaran Banay-Banay Banlic Bigaa Butong Casile Diezmo Gulod Mamatid Marinig Niugan Pittland Pulo Sala San Isidro Poblacion Barangay 1 Barangay 2 Barangay 3 Largest (Area) Gulod Largest (Population) Mamatid Largest (Income) Diezmo
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan, with Municipal Mayor as its head supported by eight (8) Municipal Councilors
• Mayor	Isidro "Jun" L. Hemedes, Jr. (NP)
• Vice-Mayor	Atty. Rommel "Mel" A. Gecolea (NP)
• Sangguniang Bayan Members	Councilors Christian G. Aguillo Jose "Jimbo" G. Alcabasa, Jr. Maria Wanda C. Alimagno Imelda A. Entredicho Apolinario "Pol" B. Hain Ismael "Cocoy" M. Hemedes Atty. Leif Leiglon A. Opiña Ricky A. Voluntad ABC President Severino "Banoy" B. Hain (Niugan) SK Federation President Jervis R. Himpisao (Mamatid)
Area
• Municipality	43.30 km2 (16.72 sq mi)
Population (2007)
• Municipality	205,376
• Density	4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
• Metro	Laguna West Metropolitan
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	4025
Dialing code	049
Income class	First Class Municipality
Demonym	Cabuyeños (male) Cabuyeñas (female)
Website	cabuyao.gov.ph

Population Census of Cabuyao
Census	Pop.		Rate
1995	77,302		—
2000	106,630		7.15%
2007	205,376		9.46%
Est. 2010	269,349		152.60%

Cabuyao (/kɑːbuːˈjɑːw/; Filipino: Kabuyaw [kabuˈjɐw]), or officially known as the Municipality of Cabuyao (Filipino: Bayan ng Kabuyaw) (ISO: PH-40; PSGC: 043404000) is a First Class urbanized municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila and it is located at the western portion of Laguna. It is bordered by the Laguna de Bay, the country's largest lake to the north, Calamba City to the east, some portion of Silang, Cavite to the south and by the Santa Rosa City to the west. Cabuyao is approximately 54 kilometers away from Santa Cruz, the provincial capital, and 9 kilometers from the city proper of Calamba City, the regional center of CALABARZON region. According to the 2007 Census, it has a population of 205,376 Inhabitants (106,630 people in 22,552 households in census 2000).

Cabuyao is currently the "Richest Municipality of the Philippines" and the fastest growing municipality in Laguna, as evidenced with a large populace of migrants working in the town's industrial estates.

Nestlé Philippines, Asia Brewery, Inc., San Miguel Corporation, Tanduay Distillers, Inc., Wyeth Philippines, Inc., Light Industry and Science Park of the Philippines and Malayan Colleges Laguna are located in Cabuyao.

Built-up area

With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now included in Manila built up area which reaches Lipa City in its southernmost part.

Physical characteristics

Geographical location

The Municipality of Cabuyao is located about 43 kilometers southeast of Metro Manila, at the western portion of Laguna. It is bordered by the Laguna de Bay, the country's largest lake, to the north (N), Calamba City to the east (E) with Barangays Uwisan (NE), Banlic & San Cristobal (E) and Mapagong & Canlubang (SE), some portion of Silang, Cavite (Brgy. Puting Kahoy) to the south (S) and by the Santa Rosa City to the west (W) with the Barangays Malitlit (SW), Dita (W) and Caingin (NW) respectively. Cabuyao is Approximately 54 kilometers away from Santa Cruz, the provincial capital, and 9 kilometers from the city proper of Calamba City, the chartered city and regional center of CALABARZON region.

Physical heritage

Cabuyao mapping heritages can be classified into two (2):

Natural heritage

The only lake found in Cabuyao is the Laguna Lake or the Laguna de Bay. Barangays situated along the lake are Bigaa, Butong, Marinig, Gulod, Baclaran and Mamatid. Types of Fish found in the lake are Kanduli, Biya, Talapia, Ayungin, Hito, Karpa, Mamale, Bangus, Dalag, Papalo, Kakasuhet and Dulong.

For rivers, Cabuyao has the following:

• Cabuyao River - Between the boundary of Santa Rosa City and Cabuyao.
• Niugan-Sala River - The river flows along the boundary of Barangays Niugan and Sala.
• Tiway-Tiway River - The most famous river of the town. The river flows directed to the Laguna de Bay.
• San Cristobal River - Between the boundary of Calamba City and Cabuyao.

The ricefields/ricelands in Cabuyao are found in Barangay Bigaa, Butong, Marinig, Gulod, Baclaran, Mamatid, San Isidro, Pulo, Banay-Banay, Niugan and Sala. As of year 2004, the total area of riceland is 940.56 hectares (9.4056 in square kilometers) and 468 farmers as per data of the Municipal Agriculture Office.

Narra Trees are planted along the Poblacion-Marinig Road and beside the compound of the Municipal Hall of Cabuyao. Agricultural crops are palay, squash, garlic, watermelon, pineapple, coffee and other fruit bearing plants.

Built heritage

Churches List of churches built in Cabuyao

Name	Location	Year constructed	Outstanding feature
St. Polycarp Parish	Brgy. Uno	1763	The second church constructed in Cabuyao after the first church situated in Brgy. Marinig was destroyed by flood and tidal waves. Its feature is still the same up to now. Father Mariano Gomez, one of the GOMBURZA, became parish priest of the church from 1848-1862. The records of the church are intact from the 18th century to the present.
San Vicente Ferrer Parish	Mamatid	1946	The parish church is declared as a Diocesan Shrine because of its numerous devotees from different towns, neighbor cities and provinces. There's a museum behind the church where a small relic of Saint Vincent Ferrer is displayed.
St. Francis of Assissi Parish	Pulo	1970	The 14 Ways of the Cross are displayed inside the church.
St. Joseph the Worker Parish	Bigaa	1998	Based on constructed random survey among parishioners, it is proven that Saint Joseph is a good provider in all aspects.

Municipal hall

Year	Description
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 the late Jose 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 (Brgy. 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 Town Plaza). It was from June 1962 to May 31, 1964.
1964	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 in Brgy. Sala. It was a project of former Mayor Proceso D. Aguillo and was inaugurated on July 31, 2000.

Demography

Population Census of Cabuyao
Census	Pop.		Rate
1995	82,382		—
2000	106,630		5.69%
2007	205,376		9.46%
Est. 2010	269,349		152.60%

According to the 2007 Census, Cabuyao has a population of 205,376 (from 82,382 in 1997 and 106,630 in 2000), making it as the sixth (6th) largest Local Government Unit of Laguna, second (2nd) largest municipality of the province (after San Pedro) and ninth (9th) largest municipality of the country (see below) when it comes to population. The municipality has a population density of 2,428 per km².

No.	Barangay	Rank	Population (2000)	Population (2007)	Population density (2007)
1	Baclaran	7th	6,430	12,683	7,267.1537
2	Banay-Banay	4th	9,846	17,419	5,616.7674
3	Banlic	10th	8,232	9,707	4,220.4348
4	Bigaa	11th	7,515	8,649	4,136.2984
5	Butong	8th	4,082	12,274	7,576.5432
6	Casile	18th	1,294	1,555	488.99371
7	Diezmo	14th	1,557	2,689	1,691.195
8	Gulod	9th	8,508	10,127	2,477.8566
9	Mamatid	1st	10,020	37,166	14,294.615
10	Marinig	2nd	10,293	25,619	6,543.8059
11	Niugan	3rd	7,172	21,993	6,247.5321
12	Pittland	17th	1,086	1,627	559.10653
13	Pulo	6th	7,746	13,193	2,692.4325
14	Sala	12th	8,077	7,491	4,845.4075
15	San Isidro	5th	7,243	15,495	4,925.5368
16	Barangay I Poblacion	15th	2,702	2,589	11,248.208
17	Barangay II Poblacion	16th	2,197	1,947	8,344.4049
18	Barangay III Poblacion	13th	2,675	3,153	13,331.924
-	TOTAL	6th	106,630	205,376	2,427.6123

Religion

Cabuyao is predominantly Christian of whom 93% are Roman Catholics. predominant religious group/sector is the Members Church of God International is claiming 2% and also the Iglesia Ni Cristo also claims 1% of population. Other religious groups/sectors with smaller memberships are Methodists, Buddhists, Lutherans, Jesus Is Lord Church, Bible Baptist, Four Square Gospel, and Lamp Christian Fellowship SJV6 Church.

History

Pre-Spanish Era

It was estimated that 300 years before the birth of Christ, Malays came yearly to the Philippines. These Malays were attracted to the progress of Maynila which was the center of commerce/trade by the natives coming around the lake of Ba-i which is known today as Laguna de Bay. This place was the exchanging point of commerce and trade between the natives and the Chinese, Arabs and other Malay race. These foreign traders established their respective villages around the lake of Ba-i.

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. The natives of this village came from Malay race of Malaysia, Indonesia and Indochina. Tabuko had no definite boundary except for natural landmarks such as the mountain, hills and lake. It can be said that the boundary of “Tabuko” reached the mountain range of Sungay at the west, Mt. Makiling at the south, the lake of Ba-i at the east and the large track of quicksand at Tunasan it the north.

Spanish Era

After the colonization of Manila by Miguel López de Legazpi in 1570, he instructed Captain Juan de Salcedo to conquer all settlements or barangays around the lake of Ba-i. The first settlement conquered by Capt. Juan de Salcedo was on the eastern portion of the lake, known today as Taytay and Cainta in the province of Rizal. Then, he crossed the lake of Ba-i and Acheron at Barangay Pinagsangahan, which is Pagsanjan today, and continued inland and conquered other settlements, known today as Nagcarlan and Majayjay. Because the place was already mountainous, the party of Capt. Juan de Salcedo went back to the Lake of Ba-i and continued to conquer the settlements in the northern portion of Lake Ba-i, now called the town of Bay. In their journey, they anchored at the shore of Tabuko. Just like the settlement of Ba-i, Tabuko had large plain area and rich forestry and the climate was suited to farm crops. On 16 January 1571, it was announced by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi that Tabuko be considered as “encomienda” or a town under Gaspar Ramirez. And that the settlement or barangay Malabanan, Calamba and Sta. Rosa be under the administration of Tabuko government. This was the time that Tabuko had a definite boundary. The boundary at the north was Tunasan, south was Ba-i, west was Sungay and at the east was Lake Ba-i.

The town of Tabuko was located near the corner of a river and the lake of Ba-i which used bancas or raft as the common means of transportation going to Tabuko. When Franciscan priests came to Tabuko under Father Velin, there were many native females doing their laundry chore near the wharf where the boat of the Franciscan priests docked. There were many trees of “Kabuyaw, ”the fruit of which was used as shampoo, growing around the area. When the priest asked for the name of the place, the native females readily answered “Kabuyaw” thinking that the priest was asking for the name of the trees growing around the wharf. From then on, the priests and other Spanish officials called the town of Tabuko as Kabuyaw. The Spaniards made Cabuyao as its center of government, which included the barangay of Malabanan, now the towns of Biñan, Sta. Rosa de Lima and Calamba. Because the barangays became haciendas of the friars, the barangay was separated from Cabuyao one by one. The first to be separated was barangay Calamba that was hacienda de San Juan Bautista then. In 1689, barangay Malabanan was separated and became the town of Biñan. This was followed by barangay Sta. Rosa de Lima.

On the summer of 1896, news spread over Cabuyao that the province of Cavite revolted against the Spanish government. Anticipating the disorder it will bring to the community, Lt. Isabelo Virtucio readily organized a volunteer group who will fight against the Spanish government. He coordinated with the different leaders of the revolutionary groups and his group joined the forces of Gen. Paciano Rizal, the brother of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. The group adopted guerilla warfare in fighting the Spaniards such as ambush, surprise attack and putting up traps on the roads used by the enemy. It was almost two (2) years before the Spanish armed forces surrendered in 1898.

American Era

It was not long before the residents of Cabuyao celebrated the independence of the Philippines from the Spanish government when the Americans arrived in 1899. They thought that the Americans were allies and friends but learned later that the Americans were the next conqueror of the Philippines.

Immediately, Capt. Krizia Ignacio Bautista organized a company of soldiers and fought the Americans who tried to conquer the town of Cabuyao. On their first encounter, many died on the side of Capt. Sotero Batallones because of inferior equipment used. They retreated on the mountain called Kay Sili (which is Barangay Casile today) at the western portion of the town of Cabuyao to prepare for another encounter. However, the Americans continued conquering other towns and established their headquarters at the convent of the church. The first American soldiers who arrived at Cabuyao were hostile to the residents of Cabuyao. They feared most one Lt. Robert who was fearsome, giving penalty to those who were suspected as rebels.

In the early years of American occupation of Cabuyao, peace and order became a problem because of the frequent robbery made by the former Filipino soldiers who refused to surrender to the American forces. There were leaders of the rebel groups hiding in the forested area of Puting Kahoy, Kasili at Mangunit like Casinto Perez, Macario Manguiat, Oruga and others. Those who were suspected with association to these rebel leaders were arrested and tortured.

During the height of the campaign for peace and order of the American forces of Cabuyao, its parish priest, Fr. Eulalio Mea, was arrested and imprisoned because he was suspected that he had knowledge of the disorder happening in Cabuyao. Fortunately, Mr. Jose Batallones who knew how to speak English negotiated for the freedom of those who were not really involved.

The first town mayor of Cabuyao was Capt. Krizia Ignacio Bautista after he peacefully surrendered to the Americans through the intervention of his nephew, Mr. Jose Batallones. But he was temporarily removed from office when he was suspected as part of the party that abducted Mr. Dominador Delfino and Mr. Jose Hemedes, prominent residents of Cabuyao in July 1904. Commander Oruga, believed to be the leader of the group, was a former companion of Captain Sotero Batallones. Mr. Luis Bella, the vice mayor then of Capt. Batallones, was installed as the town mayor.

On 29 August 1904, Mr. Dominador Delfino and Jose Hemedes were released from their captivity without any harm incurred on them. On 7 September 1904, Capt. Sotero Batallones friend of Capt. Krizia Ignacio Bautista reassumed his position as mayor of Cabuyao.

During his term as mayor of Cabuyao, he accomplished many development projects. He was instrumental in the construction of the school building at Bagong Kalsada, which is now Bonifacio Street. This building is now the Cabuyao Central School. On the same year, an artesian well was constructed at the town plaza and another at the new school site.

Mr. Agustin Dedicatoria replaced Sotero Batallones as mayor of Cabuyao and served from 1913 to 1916. He was instrumental in the construction of the monument of our Dr. Jose Rizal at the town plaza and the establishment of the new municipal cemetery at the southwestern portions of the town somewhere the area of Puntod.

Mr. Jose Bella (1917–1919), who succeeded Mr. Agustin Dedicatoria, gave priority on the improvement of education and school buildings. He was also instrumental in the planting of mango trees around the town plaza and construction of school building at Barangay Mamatid and Pulo.

In 1920, Mr. Exequiel Alipit was elected as mayor of Cabuyao but he was questioned because of his age. He was not of legal age when he was elected as required by law during that time. However, he served as mayor because he insisted that the people elected him to the position and not on the technicality of law. The case reached the Supreme Court which eventually decided on his disqualification from office. Mr. Manuel Basa, his vice-mayor, replaced him. The case is included in the book of jurisprudence and is used as a reference in deciding cases of the same nature. During the term of Mayor Exequiel Alipit, he was able to improve the drainage canal and road at Barangay Bigaa using the 200 prisoners he requested from the Bureau of Prison.

The program of Mr. Januario Virtucio, who succeeded Mr. Alipit as mayor, centered on the construction of additional classrooms, improvement and construction of roads, and vaccination of all residents of Cabuyao.

Mr. Simeon Batallones was elected after Mr. Virtucio. He was commonly known as “Bargat” because he was brave enough to fight and control the cattle rustlers of the town. Like Mayor Alipit, he was not in good terms with the members of the municipal council and as such, he was not able to complete his term of office. Mr. Martin Alcasabas, his vice-mayor, succeeded him.

Mr. Emilio Tanchico who served from 1921-1931 was the first mayor elected from a poor family. He used his good public relations and intellect as assets to be elected as mayor. During his administration, he exerted efforts so that electricity can reach Cabuyao. He also prepared the site where the public market formerly located near the church was transferred, Kamino Real, now called J.P. Rizal St.

The next mayor, Dr. Alberto Carpena, was well loved by his townmates and became the only re-electionist mayor of Cabuyao. His main thrust of government was community hygiene; free medical services were conducted. He was responsible for the construction of the Domestic Science Building located at the Central School of Cabuyao. He was also responsible for widening the road going to the public cemetery and other improvements at the public market such as construction of its concrete fence.

There were so many national events that happened during the term of Dr. Alberto Carpena who served from 1932 to 1936. It was during his term that the election for delegates to the Constitutional Assembly was held for the drafting of our constitution (10 June 1934). On 14 December 1935 women were given the right to vote (Women’s Suffrage). The event most remembered was the bloodiest encountered between the government (Constabulary) and the Sakdalista of the town. It happened on 2–3 May 1935 at the town plaza and compound of the church.

The next elected Mayor of Cabuyao was Mayor Nicolas Limcaoco who served from 1937 to 1940. The original 3-year term was amended by the Constitution and made the new term of elected mayor to four (4) years. His accomplishments included the construction of road from Poblacion to Barangay 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 at Casile to Poblacion. The project was completed in 1938 through the supervision of Engr. Jose L. Acuña who was elected as mayor in 1941.

Japanese Occupation

On 1 January 1942, the Japanese Imperial Army arrived and conquered Cabuyao after they bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on 8 December 1941. The first group of the Japanese Imperial Army came from the battleground of Mauban, Quezon. This was followed by a great number of Japanese soldiers who proceeded to Manila and Bataan where a fierce battle was fought.

Because of the cruelty of the Japanese Imperial Army, the people of Cabuyao joined secret organizations known as “guerilla.” The leaders of these groups were former USAFFEs who fought in Bataan and Corregidor. There was the Markings Guerilla, Pres. Quezon’s Own Guerilla (PQOC), Hunters ROTC, Straught Fil-American Troops, III Army Corps, FAIT, Ansay Suicide Regiment and La Fabella Regiment.

In Cabuyao, there was no direct military confrontation between the Japanese soldiers and Filipinos. Instead, it was between the Makapili, a pro-Japanese group and the guerillas. The known guerilla leaders of Cabuyao were Col. Nicolas Soriano, Maj. Amado Garcia, Maj. Romulo Alcasabas, Maj. Raymundo Tanchico, and Capt. Pablo Garcia to mention a few.

Liberation period

On the morning of 21 September 1944, the people of Cabuyao were surprised to hear the sound of American airplanes going to Manila for bombing operations. It was on 1 January 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 and Philippine Commonwealth army soldiers to Cabuyao, the town was under the control of guerilla 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 Mr. 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.

When the arrival by the local Filipino troops of the 4th, 42nd and 47th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and 4th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary in Cabuyao was taken from the town municipalities and aiding by the local guerrillas and the U.S. troops against the Japanese.

Mr. Emilio Tanchico replaced Mr. Enrique Hemedes. Mr. 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. Mr. Nicolas Limcaoco then replaced him in the middle of 1946 and served until 1947.

The first thing Mr. Nicolas Limcaoco did was to establish peace and order in the locality. There were so 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.

Cabuyao today

When the Philippines gained its Independence in 4 July 1946, a presidential election followed where President Manuel Roxas was elected as the first president under our republic form of government. The president appointed Mr. Jose L. Acuña as mayor of Cabuyao.

Mayor 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 as Makapili or collaborators.

In 1947 local election, Mr. Lope B. Diamante was elected as mayor. Mayor Mauro H. Alimagno served for three terms: 1952–55, 1956–59 and 1960–63. Mr. Antonio Bailon served as mayor during the term 1964-67.

Mayor 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 in Calamba. Vice Mayor Nicanor Alcasabas succeeded as mayor and served the remaining term. After the EDSA Revolution, Mr. Isidro T. Hildawa was appointed mayor of Cabuyao. However, he was later appointed as member of the Provincial Board of Laguna, so it was Mr. Constancio G. Alimagno, Jr. who was appointed as mayor on 1 April 1986.

Mayor Proceso Aguillo was elected mayor of Cabuyao in the 1988 local election. Mayor Constancio G. Alimagno, Jr. served as mayor in 1992–96. Mayor Proceso Aguillo serves as mayor starting 1997 up to the present.

All of these mayors have contributed to what Cabuyao is now. What is common to these elected mayors is their concern for the general welfare of their constituents and the continuous implementation of programs, projects and activities towards the attainment of their objective of a peaceful and progressive Cabuyao.

Cityhood

Last December 6, 2010, Laguna 2nd District Representative Justin Marc S.B. Chipeco filed House Bill No. 03811 or an Act Converting the Municipality of Cabuyao into a Component City of the Province of Laguna. The bill was already referred to the Committee on Local Government dated December 13, 2010. The municipal mayor as well as the residents of the town support the said bill and they are looking forward for Cabuyao to become a City since it is fully deserving and qualified. The future City of Cabuyao will be the 5th Component City of Laguna, after Biñan being the 4th Component City of the province.

Events

Cabuyao Day

Since the town of Cabuyao was founded by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi on February 26, 1571, the Municipal Government of Cabuyao celebrates "Cabuyao Day" every 16th day of January. It consists 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. Followed by Street Dancing Competition at the Town Proper, in which all College and High Schools compete for the said competition. The celebration also includes different amateur shows like Orchestra, Music Band and Celebrity shows at the Town Plaza. And the highlights of the whole celebration is the official beauty pageant of the municipality, the "Mutya ng Cabuyao" and "Lakan ng Cabuyao" pageants.

Sto. Niño de Cabuyao Festival

The Municipality of Cabuyao and its people celebrate the feast of the Child Jesus or Sto. Niño in the Philippines every third (3rd) Sunday of January. It starts from a Mass at the Cabuyao Church followed by a festival in which all Cabuyeños call it as "Sto. Niño de Cabuyao Festival". It is a parade of all Sto. Niño along the Town Proper.

Batingaw Festival

A festivity commemorating the legendary Kampanang Ginto which Cabuyao is known. The celebration always starts with the simultaneous ringing of church bells, which Cabuyeños believe that it brings good agricultural harvest. The highlights of the five (5) days festival includes the parade of the Kampanang Ginto, colorful street dancing, singing contest, trade fair exhibits and fireworks.

Town Fiesta

The Town Fiesta of Cabuyao is every 23rd day of February to the honor of the town's Patron Saint, Saint Polycarp

Barrio Fiestas

Feast Date	Barrio/Barangay	Patron Saint
April 5	Mamatid	San Vicente Ferrer
May 1	Bigaa	Saint Joseph the Worker
May 15	San Isidro	San Isidro Labrador
June 13	Niugan	San Antonio de Padua
August 16	Banlic	San Roque
August 24	Marinig	San Bartolome
August 28	Banay-Banay	San Agustin
September 29	Gulod	Saint Raphael Archangel
October 4	Pulo	San Francisco
October 7	Sala	Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
December 8	Baclaran	La Purisma Concepcion

Municipal calendar

Date	Event	Location
January 10–16	Batingaw Festival	Town Proper
January 15	Mutya at Lakan ng Cabuyao	Town Plaza
January 16	Cabuyao Day	Cabuyao
3rd Week of January	Sto. Niño de Cabuyao Festival	Brgy. Tres
February 23	Town Fiesta	Town Proper
March 10	Laguna Day	Laguna
March 24–26	Trumpeta Festival	Mamatid
April 5	Mamatid Barrio Fiesta	Mamatid
May 1	Bigaa Barrio Fiesta	Bigaa
May 15	San Isidro Barrio Fiesta	San Isidro
May 18	Diezmo Barrio Fiesta	Diezmo
June 13	Niugan Barrio Fiesta	Niugan
August 16	Banlic Barrio Fiesta	Banlic
August 24	Marinig Barrio Fiesta	Marinig
August 28	Banay-Banay Barrio Fiesta	Banay-Banay
September 29	Gulod Barrio Fiesta	Gulod
October 4	Pulo Barrio Fiesta	Pulo
October 7	Sala Barrio Fiesta	Sala
December 8	Baclaran Barrio Fiesta	Baclaran

Barangays

Map of Cabuyao

Cabuyao is politically subdivided into eighteen (18) barangays.

Baclaran Banay-Banay Banlic Bigaa Butong Casile Diezmo Gulod

Mamatid Marinig Niugan Pittland Pulo Sala San Isidro

Barangay I Poblacion Barangay II Poblacion Barangay III Poblacion

Land area

Barangay	Area (in square kilometer)
Baclaran	1.74525
Banay-Banay	3.10125
Banlic	2.3
Bigaa	2.091
Butong	1.62
Casile	3.18
Diezmo	1.59
Gulod	4.087
Mamatid	2.6
Marinig	3.915
Niugan	3.52027
Pittland	2.91
Pulo	3.0
Sala	1.546
San Isidro	3.14585
Barangay I Poblacion	0.23017
Barangay II Poblacion	0.23333
Barangay III Poblacion	0.2365

Barangay location

Cabuyao is composed of eighteen (18) urbanized barangays, in which six of them are located along the National Highway, six on the lakeshore of Laguna de Bay, the country's largest lake, three Poblacion Barangays which was created under the Presidential Decree No. 86 and three on the western part and elevation portion of the town.

Former Barangays

Year	Name	Description
1571–1742	Barangay Calamba	Calamba became an independent pueblo on August 28, 1742. With the passage of Republic Act No. 9024 on April 7, 2001, it was promoted from a municipality into Laguna's second component city after San Pablo City.
1571–1688	Barangay Malabanan	Biñan separated from its mother town Tabuco (now Cabuyao) in 1688 and became a town. In 2010, it was proclaimed as the fourth component city of Laguna.
1571–1725	Barangay San Pedro Tunasan	Barrio San Pedro became a separate town on January 18, 1725. And Tunasan is now a barangay of Muntinlupa City.
1571–1792	Barangay Santa Rosa de Lima	On the year after barrio Biñan became a separated town from Tabuco, Barrio Bukol (Santa Rosa, before separation from Biñan) separated from Cabuyao and became a town in January 15, 1792. It is now one of the four first class cities of the province of Laguna.
1571–1678	Barangay Santo Tomas	In 1678, Santo Tomas became a town in the neighbor province of Batangas.

Climate

Climate data for Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	35 (95)	35 (95)	36 (97)	37 (99)	38 (100)	38 (100)	38 (100)	36 (97)	35 (95)	35 (95)	35 (95)	34 (93)	38 (100)
Average high °C (°F)	30 (86)	31 (88)	32 (90)	33 (91)	33 (91)	32 (90)	31 (88)	30 (86)	31 (88)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	31 (88)
Average low °C (°F)	21 (70)	22 (72)	22 (72)	24 (75)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (73)
Record low °C (°F)	14 (57)	14 (57)	16 (61)	16 (61)	17 (63)	20 (68)	22 (72)	21 (70)	21 (70)	21 (70)	19 (66)	17 (63)	14 (57)
Source: Weatherbase

Government members

Municipal officials (2010-2013)

Position	Name	Party
Municipal Mayor	Isidro "Jun" L. Hemedes, Jr.	Nacionalista Party
Municipal Vice-Mayor	Atty. Rommel "Mel" A. Gecolea	Nacionalista Party
Municipal Councilors	Christian G. Aguillo	Liberal Party
	Jose "Jimbo" G. Alcabasa, Jr.	Nacionalista Party
	Maria Wanda C. Alimagno	Aksyon Demokratiko
	Imelda A. Entredicho	Nacionalista Party
	Apolinario "Pol" B. Hain	Nacionalista Party
	Ismael "Cocoy" M. Hemedes	Nacionalista Party
	Atty. Leif Leiglon A. Opiña	Aksyon Demokratiko
	Ricky A. Voluntad	Liberal Party
Ex-Officio Municipal Council Members
ABC President	Severino "Banoy" B. Hain	(Niugan)
SK President	Jervis R. Himpisao	(Mamatid)

Former municipal mayors

Main article: List of Mayors of Cabuyao

No.	Municipal mayor	Year/s of term
1	Capt. Sotero Batallones	1904–1913
2	Agustin Dedicatoria	1913–1916
3	Jose Bella	1917–1919
4	Exequiel Alipit	June 1920
5	Manuel Basa	Aug.-Sept. 1920
6	Januario Virtucio	October 1920
7	Simeon Batallones	Nov.-Dec. 1920
8	Emilio Tanchico	1921–1931
9	Dr. Alberto Carpena	1932–1936
10	Nicolas Limcaoco	1937–1946
11	Engr. Jose L. Acuña	1946–1947
12	Lope B. Diamante	1947–1952
13	Mauro H. Alimagno	1952–1963
14	Antonio Bailon	1964–1967

Landmarks

Diocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer, Mamatid

Religious sites

Vicariate

• Vicariate of Saint Polycarp (Brgy. Uno)

Shrine

• Diocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer (Mamatid)

Parish churches

• St. Polycarp Parish (Brgy. Uno)
• San Vicente Ferrer Parish (Brgy. Mamatid)
• St. Francis of Assissi Parish (Brgy. Pulo)
• St. Joseph the Worker Parish (Brgy. Bigaa)

Chapels

• Immaculate Concepcion Chapel (Brgy. Baclaran)
• Monastery of St. Clare Chapel (Brgy. Uno)
• Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Chapel (Brgy. Sala)
• San Agustin Chapel (Brgy. Banay-Banay)
• San Antonio de Padua Chapel (Brgy. Niugan)
• San Isidro Labrador Chapel (Brgy. San Isidro)
• San Roque Chapel (Brgy. Banlic)
• St. Felix of Cantalice Chapel (Brgy. Diezmo)
• San Bartolome Mini Chapel (Brgy. Marinig)
• San Rafael Arkanghel Chapel (Brgy. Gulod)
• Immaculate Rosary Chapel (Brgy. Marinig)

Other sectoral churches

• 'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (MORMON)' (Brgy. Banlic)
• Iglesia ni Cristo (Town Proper)
• Iglesia ni Cristo (Brgy. Banlic)
• Iglesia ni Cristo (Brgy. Niugan)
• Iglesia ni Cristo (Brgy. Marinig)
• Jesus the Living Stone Baptist Church (Brgy. San Isidro)
• Jesus the Messiah (Brgy. Gulod)
• Jesus Is Lord Church (Brgy. Bigaa)
• ŁÄMP CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (Brgy. Butong)

Residential

Subdivisions 

Brgy. Uno

• Vanessa Homes

Brgy. Dos

• El Sol Subdivision

Brgy. Tres

• Sto. Niño Executive Homes
• C.T. Limcaoco Subdvision

Baclaran

• Villa Estela Subdivision
• Crystal Ville Subdivision

Banay-Banay

• Lakeside Nest Subdivision
• Cabuyao Housing Project (Southville 1)
• Don Onofre Village
• Gatchalian Subdivision
• VHJ Compound
• Katapatan Mutual Homes
• Katapatan Mutual Homes II
• Hongkong Village
• Grand Acacia Grove

Banlic

• Bermuda Country Subdivision
• Doña Ines Compound
• Camella Homes
• Felicias Village
• Tamis Compound
• Princeville Subdivision
• Gran Seville Subdivision
• Gran Seville Extension

Bigaa

• Lolay's Subdivision
• Tierra El Sol Subdivision
• Tierra El Sol Phase 1-A (Extension)
• Bella Solana Subdivision
• Bella Solana Phase IV
• Cabuyao Major Homes
• Stoneridge Ville

Butong

• St. Joseph Village IV
• St. Joseph Village V
• St. Joseph Village VI
• St. Joseph Village VI Phase 2-A
• St. Joseph Village VI Phase 2-B
• St. Joseph Village VI Phase 2-C
• St. Joseph Village VIII

Gulod

• Catindig Subdivision
• Celestine Ville

Mamatid

• Buena Rosario
• Ciudad Montrina
• Extraordinary Homes I
• Extraordinary Homes II
• Extraordinary Homes-Extension
• Greencrest Ville
• Mabuhay City Cabuyao Complex
• Mabuhay City Phase 1
• Mabuhay City Phase 1-Executive
• Mabuhay City Phase 1-Extension
• Mabuhay City Phase 2
• Mabuhay City Phase 2-Extension
• Mabuhay City Phase 2-Extension (Additional)
• Mabuhay City Phase 3-Cluster Series
• Mabuhay City Phase 3-Executive Series
• Mabuhay City Phase 3-Luxury Series
• Mabuhay City Phase 4
• Mabuhay City Phase 5
• Mabuhay City Phase 6
• Mabuhay City Value Homes I
• Mabuhay City Value Homes II
• Mabuhay City Value Homes III
• Mabuhay City Value Homes IV
• Oroville Subdivision
• St. Joseph Village III

Marinig

• Sunrise Subdivision
• Maripaz Subdivision
• Cabuyao Housing Project (Southville 1)
• Celestine Homes
• Celestine Homes-Annex
• St. Joseph Village VI Phase 4
• St. Joseph Village VII
• St. Joseph Village VII Phase 2

Niugan

• St. Francis IV Subdivision
• Console Village
• Regatta South Executive Homes
• Lakeside Nest Subdivision
• Cabuyao Housing Project (Southville 1)

Pittland

• Monte Cecilia
• Las Casitas Subdivision
• Pittland Heights
• Pittland Heights II
• Dos Rios Subdivision
• Terelay Subdivision

Pulo

• Villa Adelina
• Millwood Village
• Realica Village
• Southpoint Subdivision
• Cabuyao Central Subdivision
• Mahogany Village Phase 1
• Evergreen Subdivision
• San Carlos Village
• Centennial Homes
• Centennial Homes II
• Sta. Elena Sierra Madre Village
• Fortezza Subdivision Phase 2
• Mahogany Promenade

Sala

• Rosario Village
• Bella Subdivision
• Shineland Subdivision
• Mercedes Subdivision
• Multiland IV-Subdivision
• Midland Subdivision III

San Isidro

• St. Isidore Village
• San Isidro Homes
• Canaan Homes
• New Mahogany Village
• Fortezza
• Centennial Townhomes
• Our Mahogany Village Phase II
• Vanessa Homes
• San Isidro Heights
• San Isidro Heights Phase II
• Multiland Properties Corporation
• Tierra Allegra

Educational attractions

Number of Schools
		Literacy Rate	98%
Elementary [2007]:	Public: 19 Private: 66
Secondary [2007]:	Public: 6 Private: 26
Tertiary [2007]:	Public: 0 Private: 7

College schools

Malayan Colleges Laguna

Good Standards and High Quality of Education in Cabuyao can be found through the following College Institutions and Universities:

No.	College/university	Location
1	Pamantasan ng Cabuyao (Cabuyao University)	Banay-Banay
2	Malayan Colleges Laguna	Pulo
3	Colegio de Sto. Niño de Cabuyao	Brgy. Tres
4	St. Vincent College of Cabuyao	Mamatid
5	Our Lady of Assumption College-Cabuyao Campus (Main)	Mamatid
6	Our Lady of Assumption College-Cabuyao Campus (Annex)	Mamatid
7	Southeast Asia Institute of Science, Arts and Technology-Cabuyao Technological Campus	Sala
8	DON BOSCO Institute of Arts and Sciences	Brgy. Dos

National high schools

No.	Name of school	Location	Principal
1	Bigaa National High School	Bigaa	Mrs. Francisca F. Fabella
2	Cabuyao National High School	Brgy. Tres	Dr. Juanito Y. De Ramos
3	Casile National High School	Casile	Mr. Jonamar Manaog
4	Gulod National High School	Gulod	Mrs. Severa L. Bernardo
5	Mamatid National High School	Mamatid	Operational by 2010
6	Pulo National High School	Pulo	Mrs. Lilia Cadiz
7	Southville National High School	Niugan	Mr. Alberto P. Labigan
8	Pulo National High School (Diezmo extension)	Diezmo

Private high schools

The list of private high schools in Cabuyao:

No.	Name of school	Location
1	Agape Young Achievers School	Butong
2	Agape Young Achievers School	Mamatid
3	Angels in Heaven School - HS	Brgy. Sala
4	Agustinian School of Cabuyao, Inc.	Banay-Banay
5	Bible Baptist School of Excellence and Development	Sala
6	Christ the King School of Cabuyao	Mamatid
7	Colegio de Sta. Cecilia	Mamatid
8	Colegio de Sto. Niño de Cabuyao	Brgy. Tres
9	Holy Redeemer School of Cabuyao	Mamatid
10	Hosanna Christian Academy	Butong
11	Infant Jesus Montessori Center	Mamatid
12	Infant Jesus Montessori Center, Inc.	Banlic
13	Institute for Foundation for Learning	San Isidro
14	Kolehiyo de Canlubang-Mamatid Branch	Mamatid
15	Lady of Rose Academy	Sala
16	Liceo de Cabuyao	Brgy. Uno
17	Liceo de Mamatid	Mamatid
18	Maranatha Christian Academy	Sala
19	Our Lady of Assumption College Phase2 and Phase6	Mamatid
20	Regina Angelorum School	Mamatid
21	Ridpath Academy of Mabuhay, Inc.	Mamatid
22	St. Isidore Academy of Cabuyao	Mamatid
23	St. John's Wort Montessori School	Niugan
24	St. Joseph de Paul Academy	Butong
25	St. Matthew Montessori and Science High School	Brgy. Uno
26	St. Vincent College of Cabuyao	Mamatid
27	Child Jesus Academy	Brgy. Sala
28	Gloridane Montessori School	Brgy. Banay-Banay
29	Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Science High School - Cabuyao	Brgy. Tres

Elementary schools

Primary education and basic learning are well taught among the eighty four (84) both public and private Elementary Schools in Cabuyao, Laguna

Public

The list of public elementary schools in Cabuyao, Laguna:

No.	Name of school	Location	Principal
1	Baclaran Elementary School	Baclaran	Mrs. Esmeralda C. Delfinado
2	Banay-Banay Elementary School	Banay-Banay	Mrs. Abelinda B. Sison
3	Banlic Elementary School	Banlic	Mrs. Janet F. Haro
4	Bigaa Elementary School	Bigaa	Mrs. Magdalena S. Aragon
5	Butong Elementary School	Butong	Mrs. Buena G. Villanueva
6	Cabuyao Central School	Brgy. Dos	Dr. Virginia Bautista
7	Casile Elementary School	Casile
8	Diezmo Elementary School	Diezmo	Mr. Romeo Billones
9	Guinting Elementary School	Casile
10	Gulod Elementary School	Gulod	Mrs. Salome Manalo
11	Mamatid Elementary School	Mamatid	Mrs. Ma. Fe L. Cantillano
12	Marinig North Elementary School	Marinig	Mrs. Celenia Molinyawe
13	South Marinig Elementary School	Marinig	Mrs. Filomena L. Tecson
14	Niugan Elementary School	Niugan	Ms. Benedicta Carta
15	Pittland Elementary School	Pittland	Mr. Romeo Billones
16	Pulo Elementary School	Pulo	Dr. Eriberto Tangcangco
17	Sala Elementary School	Sala	Mr. Allan Cantalejo
18	San Isidro Elementary School	San Isidro	Mr. Jose Charlie S. Aloquin
19	Southville Elementary School	Marinig	Mr. Reynaldo Talavera

Private

The list of private elementary schools found in Cabuyao, Laguna:

No.	Name of School	Location
1	Angels in Heaven (Limcaoco Foundation)	Brgy. Uno
2	Liceo de Cabuyao	Brgy. Uno
3	Mary Immaculate Academy	Brgy. Uno
4	St. Benedict School of Cabuyao	Brgy. Uno
5	St. Matthew Montessori and Science High School	Brgy. Uno
6	Angels in Heaven School	Brgy. Dos
7	Arise and Shine Academy	Brgy. Tres
8	Colegio de Sto. Niño de Cabuyao	Brgy. Tres
9	Angelic Learning Center	Banay-Banay
10	Augustinian School of Cabuyao	Banay-Banay
11	Divine Mercy School of Cabuyao	Banay-Banay
12	Jesus Covenanted Christian Academy	Banay-Banay
13	St. John Bosco Academy of Cabuyao	Banay-Banay
14	Holy Redeemer School of Cabuyao, Inc.	Banlic
15	Infant Jesus Montessori Center, Inc.	Banlic
16	Cabuyao Nursery School and Child Center, Inc.	Bigaa
17	Build Bright Kiddie Learning Center	Butong
18	Hosanna Christian Academy	Butong
19	Jeremiah Montessori School, Inc.	Butong
20	Lazare Academy, Inc.	Butong
21	Permaja Montessori School, Inc.	Butong
22	School of St. Joseph de Cabuyao	Butong
23	Lakeside Integrated School of Cabuyao	Gulod
24	Agape Young Achievers School	Mamatid
25	Bright Computer Learning Center	Mamatid
26	Cecilian School of Laguna	Mamatid
27	Christ the King School of Cabuyao, Inc	Mamatid
28	Colegio de Sta. Cecilia	Mamatid
29	Heaven of Grace Academy-Laguna Campus, Inc.	Mamatid
30	Holy Angel Montessori School of Laguna	Mamatid
31	Holy Redeemer School of Cabuyao	Mamatid
32	Kiddie Star Learning Center	Mamatid
33	Kolehiyo de Canlubang Child Care and Learning Center-Mabuhay Annex	Mamatid
34	Kolehiyo de Canlubang-Mamatid Branch	Mamatid
35	Our Lady of Assumption College Phase2 and Phase6	Mamatid
36	Precious Treasures Christian School of Cabuyao	Mamatid
37	Regina Angelorum School	Mamatid
38	Ridpath Academy of Mabuhay, Inc.	Mamatid
39	RP Mabuhay City Academy	Mamatid
40	St. Isidore Academy of Cabuyao	Mamatid
41	St. Jerome Integrated School of Cabuyao	Mamatid
42	St. Vincent College of Cabuyao	Mamatid
43	Sunny Ville School	Mamatid
44	Today's Kids Learning Center	Mamatid
45	Zion Academy of Cabuyao	Mamatid
46	Agape Young Achievers School	Marinig
47	Celestine Learning School	Marinig
48	Ephphatha Integrated School, Inc.	Marinig
49	Marian School of Cabuyao	Marinig
50	St. Joseph de Paul Academy, Inc.	Marinig
51	Therese of the Lake School	Marinig
52	Well of Wisdom School	Marining
53	St. John's Wort Montessori School	Niugan
54	Centennial Learning School [5]	Pulo
55	Gloridane Montessori School, Inc.	Pulo
56	Jesus and Mary School of Cabuyao	Pulo
57	Shepherd's Flock School of Cabuyao	Pulo
58	Acts Learning Center	Sala
59	Bible Baptist School of Excellence and Development	Sala
60	Lady of Rose Academy	Sala
61	Maranatha Christian Academy	Sala
62	Institute for Foundation for Learning	San Isidro
63	Paulinian Learning School	San Isidro
64	Krizia Ignacio Bautista National School	Sala
65	Whiz Kids Montessori School House	San Isidro
66	Gloridane Montessori School	Banay-Banay
67	Child Jesus Academy	Sala

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Notable Cabuyeños

International Singer Charice Pempengco

• Charice Pempengco - Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco well known as Charice Pempengco was born on May 10, 1992 and migrated in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines. She and her younger brother, Carl, were raised single-handedly by their mother, Raquel, after they left their father due to domestic violence when Pempengco was only three years old.

To help support the family, she began competing in amateur singing contests at age seven, from town fiestas in their province of Laguna to several vocal competitions on TV. She is said to have joined over 80 singing contests.

In 2005, Pempengco joined ABS-CBN's Little Big Star, a talent show in the Philippines loosely patterned after American Idol. Eliminated after her first performance, she was later called back as a wildcard contender and eventually became a finalist. Although she was a consistent top scorer in the final rounds, she only finished in third place.

Pempengco made minor appearances in local television shows and commercials, but had essentially fallen off the radar after her stint at Little Big Star. It was not until 2007 that Pempengco gained worldwide recognition after an avid supporter called 'FalseVoice' started posting videos of her onto YouTube. The videos garnered millions of hits making Pempengco an internet phenomenon.

• Charo Ronquillo - Charo Ronquillo (born 1988 in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines) is a Filipino model Dubbed the Asian Kate Moss. She is the first in the entire 25 year history of the Ford Supermodel of the World Search selected from the far east. She was described by Bill Ford as, "that unique look from the Philippines".

Ever since she was 12 years old, she dreamt of becoming an international model. Ronquillo was discovered shooting hoops at an arcade in Robinson's mall in Laguna province by Faze Model Management owner, Elmer Torralba. Before entering high school she ticked off, “short hair, ugly teeth, tomboyish and always picking a fight,” as her main traits. Only when she started paying attention to her looks was the modeling seed lodged.

Hoping for her big break into the world of modeling, she worked hard, attended numerous castings and joined various model competitions for the next 5 years. At 17 years old, Ronquillo joined and won the Supermodel of the World Philippines 2005 Search. She wen the Supermodel World Finals 2006 in New York City and placed 3rd with a $100,000 contract with Ford Models.

• Cielito Habito - a Filipino economist, professor, and columnist. He served concurrently as the Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority and Socio-Economic Planning Secretary during the Ramos administration. National Economic and Development Authority.

He is one of the 1991 Ten Outstanding Young Men Awardees for Economics.

• Governor Felicisimo T. San Luis while from Sta Cruz, Laguna, is an 'adopted son' of Cabuyao and was a multi-term governor of Laguna credited with many accomplishments thst helped modernize the province. He won multiple terms as governor before the term limit laws were passed and was so well-loved by his provincemates that he was considered unbeatable in elections. Governor San Luis was also an advocate of cleaning up Laguna Lake of its pollution. Much of Laguna's infrastructure was built in his multiple terms of office. His son Edgar, married to Doris Lavina from Cabuyao now sits as Congressman representing Laguna csrrying on his father's tradition of service.
• Conrado A. Limcaoco, Jr. popularly known as 'Dodi' has been in Philippine politics and public service since his activist days in the 1st Quarter Storm in the early 1970s. He was involved in both of the People Power Revolts: EDSA I and II. He is known for having worked closely with former President Cory Aquino. In President Aquino's term he served as Chairman and General Manager of the Laguna Lake Development Authority or LLDA and as Network General Manager of government TV Channel 4. He also served with the government of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as Cabinet Secretary and as Acting Press Secretary.
• Jan Karlo Piamonte- Jan Karlo Delmo Piamonte known as Jain Elizalde is a Teenage Model at Elan's International Company and the new Star of BAGETS in TV5.
• Jedah Hernandez - (a naturally born citizen of Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines) won the 2004 Mutya ng Pilipinas. Standing at 5"9', Jedah also won the 4th runner-up Miss Asia Pacific International in the Special Award for Best in Evening Gown, when she represented the Philippines in Guangzhou, China on April 9, 2005.
• Teresita S. Lazaro - Former Governor of Laguna
• Danna de Castro - known as "Milagring" in Philippine Television. One of the AFP Dancers in noontine show Wowowee. She also performs in P.O.5 together with her co-dancers "Luningning" and "Mariposa".
• Sara Custodio - one of the contestants on the first Philippines' Next Top Model.
• Sabrina Man - (born March 12, 2000) is a Chinese/Filipina young actress. She plays the role of "Charlie" in Panday Kids and is one of the hosts of Zooperstars.
• Tutti Caringal - 6 Cycle Mind Drummer/TV Personality
• Alexis Carpena - Pilipinas Got Talent (Season 1) Semi-finalist
• Hermy Batiao Almonte - First Filipino-American elected official in the City of San Leandro, California. He won a landslide victory in November, 2008. He is currently serving a 4-year term, (2008–2012),as a School Board Trustee,(San Leandro Unified School District).
• Jo E. Jucal born in Cabuyao, is a Filipino American Filmaker who directed the Indie Film "Ang Pinagpala" The Blessed; "Hikbi Sa Dilim" Crying in the Dark; "Amerika: Isang Pangarap" America A Dream. A TV Host of the TV Program TV Pilipinas airing on Royal Cable Channel.
• Archie Del Mundo is a Filipino scriptwriter and film director. He has written 6 produced film scripts since 2010, and 3 more unproduced screenplays. One of the films he has written was entered at the 2010 Digital Lokal Competition of the Cinemanila International Film Festival., while his first film as a writer premiered at two local film festivals (Queer Love Film Festival) and the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. A writer with socio-political and realistic tones, he has worked with Filipino directors Mark Shandii Bacolod (Ben & Sam), Sean Lim (Pendong), Ray Gibraltar (Brod), and Aleksi Gumela (Linabo). He has also written and directed a short film called Detektib, which technically serves as his first directorial stint. Del Mundo's first full length film as a director is Taksikab, a gripping indie drama about the denizens of the roads of Manila.
• Cresencio Dinulos Tenorio Jr. (Bum Tenorio Jr.) - Award winning Columnist, the Philippine Star(www.philstar.com), helped many Cabuyenos by reaching out to NGO's to have program consisted of relief operations/medical mission and distribution of school supply kits in the following schools in Cabuyao, Laguna:

Bigaa Elementary School (701 students affected) – students commuted to school by bancas and makeshift rafts Butong Elementary School (840 students affected) – many of its classrooms were destroyed by floodwaters and abandoned Marinig South Elementary School (400 students affected) – floodwaters destroyed books and desktop computers, inundated the school quadrangle, and completely destroyed the school’s protective wall which put students at risk of drowning in a nearby lake. Gulod Elementary School (525 students affected) – classrooms were destroyed by floodwaters and a portion of the school had to be abandoned. Baclaran Elementary School (733 students affected) – the school served as an evacuation center housing about 100 families, which disrupted classes for weeks. Mamatid Elementary School (200 students affected) – the school which also served as an evacuation center was severely affected by floodwaters http://www.novartis.com.ph/about-novartis/corporate_citizenship_07.html

Sister cities

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External links

• Municipality of Cabuyao Official Website
• Cabuyao Laguna Site
• The Spirit of Cabuyao
• Rotary Club of Cabuyao Circle
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 1995 Philippine Census Information
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• 2007 Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System