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Santa Rosa City
Lungsod ng Santa Rosa
Official seal of Santa Rosa City
Seal
Nickname: Investment Capital of South Luzon
Motto: Serbisyong makatao, Lungsod na Makabago,
(Humane Service, Modern City)
Map of Laguna showing the location of Santa Rosa City Coordinates: 14°19'N 14°3'E
Map of Laguna showing the location of Santa Rosa City Coordinates: 14°19'N 14°3'E
Region Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
Province 1st district of Laguna
Districts 897
Barangays 18
Incorporated (town) January 15, 1792
Incorporated (city) July 10, 2004
Government
 - Mayor Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno (Lakas-CMD) (2007-2010)
 - Vice Mayor Manuel G. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in Luzón. CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional capital is Calamba City in The Legislative Districts of Laguna, namely the first, second, third and fourth districts are the representations of the Province This article refers to a political administrative division See Barangay Ginebra Kings for other uses Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 1792 ( MDCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, also more popularly known as simply Lakas or Lakas-CMD is the current ruling Political party in the Philippines Alipon (NPC/GO) (2007-2010)
Area
 - Total 39. The Nationalist People's Coalition or NPC is a Political party in the Philippines. Genuine Opposition (GO is the umbrella political coalition of the parties' senatorial line-up for the 2007 Philippine midterm elections, which is in opposition to President Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 10 km² (15. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 1 sq mi)
Elevation 20. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. 3 m (67 ft)
Population (2000)
 - Total 185,633
 - Density 4,748/km² (12,297. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 3/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Area code(s) 49
Website: www.santarosacity.gov.ph

The City of Santa Rosa (In Tagalog, Lungsod ng Santa Rosa) is a 1st class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Philippine Standard Time (Pamantayang Oras ng Pilipinas abbreviated PST) or unofficially Philippine Time (abbreviated PHT) is the name used in the UTC+8 is a band of Timezones separated from the Greenwich Mean Time by 8 hours A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Tagalog is one of the major languages used in the Philippines. A city ( lungsod, or sometimes siyudad, in Filipino and Tagalog) is a tier of local government in the Philippines The provinces of the Philippines are the primary administrative divisions of the Philippines. Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in Luzón. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP It is also known as "The Investment Capital of South Luzon" since 1994. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The city lies 38 kilometers south of Manila via the South Luzon Expressway, making it a suburban residential community of Metro Manila. The City of Manila The South Luzon Expressway (SLEx or (SLE, also called South Superhighway (SSH, is a network of two expressways that connects Metro Manila with the provinces Metropolitan Manila ( Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila, Kamaynilaan) or the National Capital Region (NCR ( Filipino: Pambansang This quiet town of Laguna started its progress initially from the establishment of Filsyn, CIGI and couple of other small multinational companies there when the government BOI provided for incentives to companies located at not less than 40 kilometers away from Manila. According to the 2000 census, City of Santa Rosa has a population of 185,633 people in 43,625 households but in 2005, it surpassed San Pablo City in terms of population, making it the fourth largest town or city in Laguna after Calamba City, San Pedro and Biñan. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The City of San Pablo ( Filipino: Lungsod ng San Pablo) a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines, Calamba City is a first class City in the province of Laguna, Philippines. San Pedro is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Biñán is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines.

Until a few years ago, Santa Rosa was mainly known for the Coca-Cola and Toyota manufacturing plants in its industrial estates. Coca-Cola is a carbonated Soft drink sold in stores restaurants and Vending machines in more than 200 countries (pronounced) is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and is currently the world's largest Automaker. An industrial estate is an area of land set aside for industrial development. More recently it has also become famous for being the site of Enchanted Kingdom, a local theme park, as well as several housing developments. Enchanted Kingdom is a Theme park in the Philippines. It is located in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, about 26 Theme park is the generic term for a collection of rides and other Entertainment attractions assembled for the purpose of entertaining a large group Santa Rosa is also the exit travellers take along the South Luzon Expressway to go to Tagaytay and Taal Volcano. The South Luzon Expressway (SLEx or (SLE, also called South Superhighway (SSH, is a network of two expressways that connects Metro Manila with the provinces The City of Tagaytay ( Filipino: Lungsod ng Tagaytay) is a third class city in the province Taal Volcano is an active Volcano on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. This city contains the 3rd largest complex in Laguna, Paseo de Santa Rosa. Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in Luzón.

Ford Motor Company has a plant here, assembling the Ford Lynx, Ford Focus, Mazda 3, Ford Escape, and Mazda Tribute and also selling Ford Ranger, Ford Everest & Mazda6. Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following The Ford Laser was a compact car sold by Ford in Asia, Oceania, and parts of South America, and Africa. This is the article about the European and worldwide Ford Focus The Mazda Axela is a Compact car manufactured by the Mazda Motor Corporation in Japan. The Ford Escape (designated U204) is a Crossover (automobile sold by the Automaker Ford Motor Company introduced in 2000 as a 2001 model year The Mazda Tribute ( Code J14) is a Crossover (automobile made by Japanese Automaker Mazda since 2001 Ford Ranger is a name used on two distinct compact Pickup truck lines by the Ford Motor Company and by a marketing arrangement with Mazda The Ford Everest (model code U268 is a midsize SUV sold in Asia, and the Bahamas. The Mazda Atenza or Mazda 6 is a Mid-size car produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda since 2002 Other automobile manufacturers that have plants in Santa Rosa City include Nissan Motors Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Isuzu Motors Ltd. (now in Binan), and Mitsubishi. (pronounced) is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and is currently the world's largest Automaker. () is a Multinational corporation, engine Manufacturer and engineering corporation headquartered in Japan. ( is a Japanese car commercial vehicle and heavy truck manufacturing company, headquartered in Tokyo. The, Mitsubishi Group of Companies, or Mitsubishi Companies is a Japanese conglomerate consisting of a range of autonomous businesses which share the Mitsubishi Also, the location of the plant of Monde Nissin Corporation is also in Santa Rosa, particularly in Barangay Balibago.

City of Santa Rosa is also the location for the largest plant of The Coca-Cola Company in the Philippines, which is situated right across the Santa Rosa Exit of the South Luzon Expressway. The Coca-Cola Company ( is the world's largest beverage company largest manufacturer distributor and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and Syrups in the world The South Luzon Expressway (SLEx or (SLE, also called South Superhighway (SSH, is a network of two expressways that connects Metro Manila with the provinces

Santa Rosa is the 2nd municipality/city in Southern Luzon to have both an SM and Robinsons after Dasmarinas in Cavite

Santa Rosa became a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 9264, which was ratified by the citizens on July 10, 2004. SM Prime Holdings Inc ( is the parent company of the SM Group's shopping malls The Municipality of Dasmariñas (often shortened to Dasma; Filipino: Bayan ng Dasmariñas) is a first This article contains a partial list of Philippine laws. Philippine laws have had various nomenclature designations at different periods in the History of the Philippines Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

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Transportation

The main vehicle for transportation used in Santa Rosa City are Jeepneys. Jeepneys are the most popular means of Public transportation in the Philippines. But, people also use Tricycles and Buses for transportation. A tricycle (often abbreviated to trike) is a three-wheeled vehicle In Laguna Bel Air, the people use the village shuttle within the village complex.

Routes

Jeepneys:

Buses:

Infrastructures

Mayors

No. Name Political Party Date Started Date Ended Vice Mayor
1 Roberto "Tito" Gonzales KAMPI June 30, 1987 June 30, 1998 Jose B. Catindig, Jr. (1995-1998)
2 Leon C. The Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino ( Partner of the Free Filipino, abbreviated KAMPI) formerly the Kabalikat ng Mamamayang Pilipino ( Partner Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Early life He is born to a simple family on January 13, 1962, in Balibago, Santa Rosa City, Laguna. Arcillas Lakas-CMD June 30, 1998 May 10, 2005 [1] Jose B. Catindig, Jr. (2001-2005)
3 Jose B. Catindig, Jr. [2] Independent/Liberal Party May 10, 2005 June 30, 2007 Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno
4 Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno Lakas-CMD June 30, 2007 incumbent Manuel "Manoy" G. The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, also more popularly known as simply Lakas or Lakas-CMD is the current ruling Political party in the Philippines Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Early life He is born to a simple family on January 13, 1962, in Balibago, Santa Rosa City, Laguna. Early life He is born to a simple family on January 13, 1962, in Balibago, Santa Rosa City, Laguna. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. The Liberal Party of the Philippines ( Filipino: Partido Liberal ng Pilipinas) is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded on November Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, also more popularly known as simply Lakas or Lakas-CMD is the current ruling Political party in the Philippines Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Alipon
1. ^  Leon Arcillas was assassinated on May 10, 2005. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
2. ^  Jose Catindig, Jr. was suspended from July 27, 2006 to February 14, 2007 by the DILG. Early life He is born to a simple family on January 13, 1962, in Balibago, Santa Rosa City, Laguna. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Philippines ' Department of the Interior and Local Government ( DILG) ( Filipino: Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal) is the executive Vice Mayor Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno became an acting city mayor.

History

Enchanted Kingdom.
Enchanted Kingdom. Enchanted Kingdom is a Theme park in the Philippines. It is located in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, about 26
Date Milestone
1571 When Spanish Conquistador Juan de Salcedo, the grandson of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, while exploring the Laguna Lake region, discovered the town of Biñan which was annexed as a barrio to Tabuco (now the town of Cabuyao). Juan de Salcedo ( 1549 &ndash March 11, 1576) was a Spanish Conquistador. Miguel López de Legazpi ( 1502 &ndash August 20, 1572) also known as El Adelantado (The Governor and El Viejo (The Elder Laguna de Bay (English translation "Lake of Bay " commonly called as "Laguna Lake" is the largest Lake in the Philippines and the third Biñán is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Cabuyao is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines.
1688 Biñan, together with Barrio Bukol (Santa Rosa, before separation from Biñan) separated from Cabuyao. Biñán is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Biñán is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Cabuyao is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. After a series of renaming, separation of barrios to become independent towns, Barrio Bukol was politically emancipated as the municipality of Santa Rosa. The town was renamed after Saint Rosa of Lima, Peru.
January 15, 1792 The municipality was founded. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 1792 ( MDCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year
1898 During the revolutionary period, the town was instrumental in the proclamation of Philippine independence from Spain when it signed the Act of Independence on June 12, 1898. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common This article covers the history of the Philippines from the granting of independence in 1946 to the end of the presidency of Diosdado Macapagal. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Later on the town's local revolutionaries fought alongside the forces of Pio del Pilar during the Philippine-American War. Pio del Pilar is a national hero of the Philippines. He was born as Pio Castañeda.
February 5, 1945 The town was left abandoned by the Japanese soldiers when the local guerrilla resistance movement, with support from the American and Filipino military contingent, entered the town proper, where skirmishes, torture, and deaths occurred. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar The Empire of Japan ( {{unicode|Kyūjitai}}: ja 大日本帝國 Shinjitai: ja 大日本帝国 pronounced Dai Nippon Teikoku The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP
1945 to 1979 During the post-war era, until the 1970s, the townspeople were largely dependent on basic agriculture and family-owned enterprises for livelihood. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The influence of industrialization slowly took shape in the 1980s with the entry of local and foreign investors who were instrumental in the fast-pace economic and social transformation of the town and the province. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989.
June 30, 1987 Romeo Gonzalez took his oath and become the first mayor of Santa Rosa after winning the election. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)
July 10, 2004 Santa Rosa became a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 9264, which was ratified by the citizens. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " This article contains a partial list of Philippine laws. Philippine laws have had various nomenclature designations at different periods in the History of the Philippines
May 10, 2005 Mayor Leon Arcillas was assassinated inside the city hall. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Afterwards, the mayor died after the bullet shot to his body. Vice Mayor Jose Catindig, Jr. became an acting mayor , while Arcillas's eldest daughter, Councilor Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno became an acting vice-mayor. Early life He is born to a simple family on January 13, 1962, in Balibago, Santa Rosa City, Laguna. They serve until June 30, 2007. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. An Arcillas supporter, Councilor Artemio "Boyie" Gomez, Jr. , Councilor Arnel D. C. Gomez's father, was also assassinated, and made Boyie's son an acting councilor to continue Boyie's term up to 2007. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Arnel was re-elected in 2007. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The whole city gave Arcillas and Gomez a full honor.
July 27, 2006 Mayor Joey Catindig was suspended by DILG. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Early life He is born to a simple family on January 13, 1962, in Balibago, Santa Rosa City, Laguna. The Philippines ' Department of the Interior and Local Government ( DILG) ( Filipino: Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal) is the executive Vice Mayor Arlene Arcillas Nazareno became an acting mayor until 2007. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
February 10, 2007 Mayor Jose Catindig, Jr. returned to his office. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Early life He is born to a simple family on January 13, 1962, in Balibago, Santa Rosa City, Laguna.
February 17, 2007 The biggest mall in the city, SM City Santa Rosa was opened. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
June 30, 2007 Vice Mayor Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno took oath after winning the election and became the first female city mayor and first mayor who is a relative of the former mayor (Leon Arcillas - Father, Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno - Daughter). Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He won against Jose Catindig, Jr. and Roberto "Tito" Gonzalez. Early life He is born to a simple family on January 13, 1962, in Balibago, Santa Rosa City, Laguna.

City Officials

Councilors

  1. Dr. Luisito "Louie" B. Algabre
  2. Mythor Cendaña
  3. Teresa "Tess" Aala
  4. Arnel D. C. Gomez
  5. Jose "Peping" Cartaño
  6. Arthur M. Tiongco
  7. Antonia "Sonia" Tatlonghari-Laserna
  8. Ronald Ian de Guzman
  9. Paulino "Pole" Camaclang
  10. Raymond Ryan "Ninoy" Carvajal

Barangays

City of Santa Rosa is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. This article refers to a political administrative division See Barangay Ginebra Kings for other uses

  • Aplaya
  • Balibago
  • Caingin
  • Dila
  • Dita
  • Don Jose
  • Ibaba
  • Labas
  • Macabling
  • Malitlit
  • Malusak
  • Market Area
  • Kanluran
  • Pook
  • Pulong Santa Cruz
  • Santo Domingo
  • Sinalhan
  • Tagapo

Landmarks

Subdivisions/Villages

Industrial/Commercial

Theme Parks

Miscellaneous Village

Hospitals and Medical Center

Schools

Public

Private

Malls

Supermarkets

Cinemas

Hotels and Condominiums

Memorial Parks

External links

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