In the middle of the seaside edge of Cavite is the city of Tanza, one of the country's few first-class municipalities. This is where Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo took his oath as first President of the Philippine Republic on March 23, 1896. Next to Tanza is the city of Trece Martires — named after the 13 Cavite martyrs executed tor rebellion during the Philippine-Spanish war. Trece Martires was once the
province's capital and, in fact, still serves as the seat of the provincial government of Cavite. More than its history, both Tanza and Trece Martires are noted for their progress. Only 20 minutes from Manila, Tanza boasts of a booming seafood and agricultural industry. Trece Martires, on the other hand, stands at the heart of Cavite and yet is only a 45-minute drive from Alabang and an hour from Makati and Fort Boni CBD. With Metro Manila still the top choice for Work and living, proximity to that flourishing hub makes the provinces and cities that fringe the metro the next best thing. The cost of living is lower, there is more space, and many of them still offer the rustic peace of a provincial town while granting access to 21st century urbanity. This is the key to Camella's direction to develop beautiful communities in the cities bordering Metro Manila, much like Camella Tanza and Camella Trece.
