Talavera, officially the Municipality of Talavera ( ilo, Ili ti Talavera; tgl, Bayan ng Talavera), is a 1st class
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
in the
province
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of
Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija, officially the Province of Nueva Ecija ( tgl, Lalawigan ng Nueva Ecija , also ; ilo, Probinsia ti Nueva Ecija; pag, Luyag/Probinsia na Nueva Ecija; Kapampangan: ''Lalawigan/Probinsia ning Nueva Ecija''), is a landlocked province i ...
,
Philippines
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. According to the PSA Census of Housing and Population for 2020, it has a population of 132,388.
Talavera is part of
Cabanatuan
Cabanatuan, officially the City of Cabanatuan ( fil, Lungsod ng Cabanatuan; ilo, Siudad ti Cabanatuan), is a 1st class component city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 327,325 peop ...
conurbation as adjacent urban center in the heart of
Nueva Ecija
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. It is dubbed as the "Milk Capital" and "Food basket in Inland Luzon".
Talavera is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the province and proposals have been planned for cityhood. Given its robust economic growth, Talavera enjoys annual progress and wealth. The town's revenue-generated income as of 2017 is and with over 124,829 inhabitants, the town meets the requirements for cityhood. In July 2019, Congresswoman Estrellita B. Suansing has filed House Bill No. 184, regarding the cityhood of Talavera.
It was later filed in the Senate in February 2021.
Both bills are currently pending.
According to the
National Competitiveness Council
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in Cities/Municipalities Competitiveness Index, during the past years, Talavera maintained their rankings as one of the most competitive municipalities in the Philippines.
It is bordered by
Cabanatuan
Cabanatuan, officially the City of Cabanatuan ( fil, Lungsod ng Cabanatuan; ilo, Siudad ti Cabanatuan), is a 1st class component city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 327,325 peop ...
,
Llanera,
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,
Aliaga,
General Mamerto Natividad,
Santo Domingo
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and
San Jose.
History
Present-day Talavera was formerly a
barrio
''Barrio'' () is a Spanish language, Spanish word that means "Quarter (urban subdivision), quarter" or "neighborhood". In the modern Spanish language, it is generally defined as each area of a city, usually delimited by functional (e.g. residenti ...
of Cabanatuan. It was called “Katugian” which means a place abundant in “Tugue,” an edible root crop.
The distance between Cabanatuan's town center and Katugian was critical during the early phase of its development although it was only . The parish-curate at that time recommended to the Spanish administrators a separate and independent administration of Katugian.
By a royal decree issued on November 12, 1852, the plan making Katugian a town was approved. There was no formal inauguration of the new town in accordance with the royal decree. However, the Augustinian parish-curate of Cabanatuan, Fr. Gregorio Crisostomo, appointed the first officials of the town by sending his co-adjutor, a certain Pedro Estanislao Pascual, to handle the religious phase of the administration of the new town during Sundays and Holidays only.
The first barrios that composed the new town were La Torre, Pulong Buli (now Santo Domingo), Concepcion and Valle. Based on the petition presented to the Alcalde Mayor (governor) of Nueva Ecija, forwarded to the
governor general
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in Manila, the “Talavera of the Crown of the Princess” was approved on February 17, 1853, by the Governor General.
In 1954, Talavera lost some territory when the barrios of General Luna, Morcon, Mabini, Ricarte, Casili, and Picon, together with sitios Plaridel and Bosque were separated to form the town of
Llanera along with some territory from
Rizal
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and
San Jose.
Cityhood
House Bill No. 194 was filed on July 1, 2019 by Nueva Ecija's
1st district
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Representative Estrellita Suansing for the conversion of the municipality of Talavera into a component city.
The bill is currently pending with the committee on local government since July 23, 2019. Senator
Imee Marcos
Maria Imelda Josefa Remedios "Imee" Romualdez Marcos (; born November 12, 1955) is a Filipina politician and former actress serving as a Senator since 2019. She is the daughter of Ferdinand Marcos and former first lady Imelda Marcos and the ol ...
introduced Senate Bill No. 2040 for the conversion of the municipality in the Senate, pending in the committee since February 8, 2021.
Geography
The municipality's terrain is relatively flat, with slope ranging from 0 to 3%. Due to the flat topography, the land is suited for agricultural, commercial or industrial development.
Talavera is from
Cabanatuan
Cabanatuan, officially the City of Cabanatuan ( fil, Lungsod ng Cabanatuan; ilo, Siudad ti Cabanatuan), is a 1st class component city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 327,325 peop ...
, from
Palayan
Palayan, officially the City of Palayan ( fil, Lungsod ng Palayan, Ilocano: ''Siudad ti Palayan''), is a 5th class component city and capital of the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 45, ...
, and from
Manila
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.
Barangays
Talavera is politically subdivided into 53
barangay
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s.
NOTE: "E" notes that the barangays are truly exclaved within Muñoz.
The National Government has an ongoing move to transfer Barangays Matingkis (Talavera), Bakal 1, Bakal 2 and Bakal 3 to become part of Science City of Muñoz for the reason that the said barangays are geographically and strategically within the said city. This was favored by most of the residents of the said barangays but was opposed by the Municipal Government of Talavera.
Climate
Demographics
Religion
Majority of Talavera's populace is Roman Catholic, served by St. Isidore the Worker Parish Church (Paroquia de San Isidro Labrador) and chapels in other
barangay
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s. Other religious groups have churches and places of worship in the municipality.
Economy
Talavera's economy focus on the agricultural sector.
Palay
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, onions, and
calamansi
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are their main crops. However, making it progress, economically developed and sprouting business establishment in their
poblacion
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areas are currently addressed the town more productive and sustainable.
Many government projects beneficial to the municipality's citizens were constructed, including the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology – Talavera Academic Extension Campus, an extension campus of the said university; Talavera Eternal Park, the municipality's cemetery; a town library, and government-run drugstore.
Tourism
Tourist attractions in Talavera include:
* Town Plaza
*''Tren ng Bayan''
* Crystal Waves Hotel and Resort
* DVF Dairy Farm
* Isdaan Floating Restaurant
Festival
Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival
Carabao's milk festival also known as Gatas ng Kalabaw festival is celebrated annually from May 12 to 15, including feast of the patron
Saint Isidore. The festival aims to actively encourage, promote and enhance carabao's milk as a nutrition and livelihood industry. Highlights of the festival are street dancing, followed by float parade, parade of carabaos, carabao race, agri-trade fair, milk drinking contest and ice cream making competition among others.
Semana Santa sa Talavera
During
Holy Week
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, the members of the church (San Isidro Labrador Parish Church) commemorate
Jesus
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'
Paschal mystery
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. The church even has a community where each member owns a religious image called the ''Cofradia de la Sagrado Pasion del Nuestro Señor.'' Every Holy Wednesdays and
Good Friday
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s, the members of the ''Cofradia'' places the images of their saints in ''carozzas'' or ''karo'' and exhibits it for the townspeople to witness thru a procession.
Transportation
There are of national roads, including the section of
Maharlika Highway
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(Asian Highway 26) that passes through the municipality. Due to its central location, Talavera is one of the pivotal transport points in Central Luzon.
Talavera is accessible by all means of land transportation. Regular
jeepney
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trips are from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Tricycles
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Some tricycles, such as cycle rickshaws (for passenger transport) and freight trikes, ...
are available 24 hours a day. Several bus companies also use the Talavera route from
Cagayan Valley
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and
Aurora
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to Manila, Cabanatuan,
San Jose City,
Baguio
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), officially the City of Baguio ( ilo, Siudad ti Baguio; fil, Lungsod ng Baguio), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. It is known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines", ...
and other destinations.
Healthcare
Talavera's populace is served by Talavera General Hospital, a national government-funded hospital formerly known as Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Hospital - Talavera Extension Program. Medical and dental clinics also serve the municipality.
Education
Talavera is served by both public and
Department of Education
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-accredited private schools. The largest elementary school is Talavera Central School, also known as Central, which is situated at the town proper. The largest secondary educational institution is Talavera National High School, colloquially knows as TNHS.
University and colleges:
*
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) ( fil, Pamantasan ng Nueva Ecija sa Agham at Teknolohiya), is a Higher education in the Philippines, state university located in the province of Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines, ...
– Talavera Academic Extension Campus
*La Fortuna College – Talavera Campus
*REH Montessori College
*St. Elizabeth Global College
Gallery
File:Talaverajf346.JPG, Ricefields
File:Gymnasiumjf.JPG, Governor Umali covered courts, gymnasium
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File:Talavera, Nueva Ecija9597 20.JPG, Himnasyo ng Bagong Talavera ()
References
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