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Leopoldo Salcedo ("Pol" or "Poldo"to his family and close friends) was born in Cavite Puerto (now Cavite City ) on 13 March, 1912 to Juan Salcedo y Mayobre and Basilia Red Ganal. He was the 2nd child and had 5 siblings, Magdalena (the eldest who later became a nun and took the name Sor Agustina), Virginia (a former businesswoman now living in New York), Milagros, D elfin (who died at the tender age of 14) and Salvador. His father, Juan Salcedo, was born in the Philippines but whose family originally hailed from Spain . The Salcedos were aristocrats. They were descendants of Juan de Salcedo, grandson of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.In fact, Juan Salcedo's paternal grandfather was Don Juan Salcedo y Mantilla de los Rios,the famous Spanish politico military governor of Cavite (1880-1886). A carpenter by profession and a gifted musician,Juan refused to return to Spain with his parents and 2 siblings (also named Leopoldo and Magdalena). Later ,he met and married Basilia ...

Born: March 18, 1950 Cavite City Celeste Legaspi a.k.a. Michelle - Actress, singer Celeste Legaspi  (born March 18, 1950) is a Filipino singer and actress. Her singles and albums reached gold or platinum status during the 1970s and 1980s. She is the daughter of National Artist for Visual Arts  Cesar Legaspi . [1] She spearheaded the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), a group which aimed to promote and propagate  Original Pilipino music . She is married to Nonoy Gallardo, one of the premier OPM composers. Singles Basta't Mahal Kita Bingwit ng Pag-ibig Binibiro Lamang Kita Dahil Sa Iyo Fiesta Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal? Galawgaw Halina't Magsaya Ikaw Kasi Kalesa Lab Na Lab Larawan Ng Buhay Mamang Sorbetero/Kubling Hardin Minsan Ang Minahal Ay Ako Movie Fan Nasaan Ang Palakpakan No Money, No Honey Only Selfless Love Pagdating Mo Sabado Sapagka't Mahal Kayo Saranggola ni Pepe Sarung Banggi Tuliro Waray-Waray Albums Ako At Si Cel...

Julián Felipe was born in Cavite City. A dedicated music teacher and composer, he was appointed by then-President Emilio Aguinaldo as Director of the National Band of the First Philippine Republic. He died in Manila. He studied at a public school in Cavite and Binondo, Manila for his primary education. At an early age, he showed his talent in music. He also learned how to play the piano and the organ. Later, He became an organist in St. Peter's Parish Church. As an organist, Felipe was given the chance to hone his gift. Soon after he was composing songs. Among his early popular compositions were Moteti el Santesisimo, Sintos y Floras Rogodones, Amorita Danza, and Reina de Cavite (In honor of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Porta Vaga). He impressed many music enthusiasts with the said pieces. Though still young, his works were already at par with the seasoned musicians. In recognition of his remarkable contributions in the field of music, he was given awards and accolades. ...

LADISLAO DIWA is the third of 10 children of Mariano Diwa and Cecilia Nocom. Born on: June 27, 1863 ~ San Roque, Cavite City Died: March 12, 1930     He died of Nephritis Religion: Philippine Independent Church Profession: Lawyer Alma matter:  San Juan de Letran College │ University of Sto. Tomas (Priesthood) Political Party: Katipunan Wife:  1st ~  Delisa Dandan with whom he had three children.  2nd ~ Honorata Crescini with whom he had five children. Education: • A priest, Fr. Perfecto Mañalac, recommended him for admission in the San Juan de Letran College in Manila where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. Abandoning the study of theology, he transferred to the University of Sto. Tomas to take up law. Diwa came to board in the house of Andres Bonifacio in Tondo. However, he did not finish the law course because of the outbreak of the Revolution. He was working as clerk of court in Pampanga when arrested by the authorities for engag...