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 | | Cavite province, where the first Philippine flag was unfurled and the national anthem first played, is traditionally called “the cradle of Philippine freedom.” It was here, in 1872, that an event leading to the execution of the three-martyr-priests, Fathers Gomez, Burgos and Zamora, took place fanning in consequence the embers of Filipino nationalism. |
 | | of Municipalities: 20 (Alfonso, Amadeo, Bacoor, Carmona, Dasmarinas, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo (Bailen), Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Gen. Trias, Imus Indang, Kawit, Magallanes, Maragondon, Mendez-Nunez, Naic, Noveleta, Rosario, Silang, Tanza, and Ternate) |
 | | The island of Lubang, formerly a part of Cavite, was annexed to Mindoro on June 23, 1902. |
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