Tuklas Cavite! - Municipality of Tagaytay

  


Tagaytay City



History



    During the Philippine revolution in 1896, the revolutionaries found refuge on these ridges and forests; those in Cavite, particularly in Masilao which is now called Amadeo, Malabon Grande which is now called General Trias, Mendez, Silang, Indang, and Dasmariñas as well as in Laguna and Batangas. Going to and from their destinations, they termed the process managaytay, which meant they would traverse th ridges. 

    Tagaytay City was once a cogon land before it was discovered after the Taal Volcano eruption. The cogon's vast stretches gave the Katipuneros a ready sanctuary when they needed to.

    On January 21, 1938, Tagaytay City became a chartered city upon the enactment of the Commonwealth Act No. 338. Which was authored by Representative Justiniano Montano and was signed by the former President Manuel L. Quezon. Tagaytay is a planned city that covers areas of Mendez, Amadeo, and Silang.




Food
 






Bulalo
    

    Bulalo is a Filipino beef dish that is famous for its beef shanks and marrow bones until the collagen and fat has melted into the clear broth. Tagaytay is known for its Bulalo, a hot mouthwatering dish  combined with Tagaytay's weather makes it more enjoyable to eat.






Culture




Pilipinyahan Summer Festival


    This festival in Tagaytay promotes promotes and celebrates pineapples as the most alluring agricultural product in the country. The festival celebrates pineapples as an important fruit, particularly to the island nation of the Philippines.





Notable People




Ernesto Abella


    Ernesto Abella is a Filipino businessman, writer, former evangelist, and former Presidential Spokesperson for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Prior to his appointment, he was an executive with a Davao City-based agricultural products manufacturer and a local cooperative which he co-founded.






Tourist Spot




View of Taal Volcano


    Tagaytay is perched on the edge of caldera, giving it the front seat when it comes to Taal Volcano vistas. For many years, the priceless view of the volcano provided an aesthetic advantage for commercial establishments like restaurants and hotels in Tagaytay that helped the city's economy.








Sky Ranch Tagaytay


    A 5-hectare leisure park caters to not only kids but also kids-at-heart. It offers exciting rides and activities, dining places, food stalls, and horseback riding. The park also provides good spots to view the Taal Volcano and spaces for corporate events, receptions for all occasions, and other social gatherings.









Zipline


    Sky Ranch and Tagaytay Picnic Grove both offer zipline experiences. An adventurous and exhilarating way of viewing and experiencing the lush surroundings of Tagaytay.




  
                             

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