Official name	City of Navotas
Native name	''Lungsod ng Navotas''
Settlement type	City
Nickname	''Fishing Capital of the Philippines''
Settlement type
Motto	Integrity, Responsive, Self-sufficiency
Image seal	Ph_seal_ncr_navotas.png
Seal size	100px
Map caption	Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Navotas.
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Subdivision type	Country
Subdivision name	Philippines
Subdivision type1	Region
Subdivision name1	National Capital Region
Subdivision type3	Districts
Subdivision name3	Lone District of Navotas City
Subdivision type4	Barangays
Subdivision name4	14
Leader title	Mayor
Leader name	John Reynald M. Tiangco (PMP)
Leader title1	Vice Mayor
Leader name1	Patrick Joseph A. Javier (PMP)
Leader title2	Sangguniang Panlungsod
Leader name2
Established date3	June 25, 2007
Unit pref
Area total km2	10.77
Population as of	2007
Population total	245, 344
Timezone	PST
Utc offset	+8
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Postal code type	ZIP code
Postal code	1411, 1412, 1413, 1409, 1485, 1489, 1490
Area code	2
Website	www.navotas.gov.ph
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The City of Navotas (Filipino: ''Lungsod ng Navotas'') is a city in Metro Manila, Philippines. The city occupies a narrow strip of land along the eastern shores of Manila Bay. Navotas is directly north of Manila, west of Malabon City, and south of Obando, Bulacan.

Dubbed as the "Fishing Capital of the Philippines", Navotas is considered to be a very important fishing community with 70% of its population deriving their livelihood directly or indirectly from fishing and its related industries like fish trading, fish net mending, and fish producing having marginal percentage of inter-Island fish producers. Navotas occupies a portion of the Metropolitan Manila bound in the west with shoreline of Manila Bay, which is a strategic coastal front and suitable for all kinds of vessels.

Navotas is part of the informal subregion of Metro Manila called CAMANAVA. This subregion, aside from Navotas, includes the cities of Caloocan, Malabon, and Valenzuela. Navotas is perceived to be prone to flood especially during the rainy season and during high tide, but the national and local government are trying to alleviate the problem. Pollution and overpopulation are other problems that the government is trying to solve. Navotas is famous for fish sauce and shrimp paste (''patis'' and ''bagoong'' in Tagalog respectively).

Navotas celebrates its foundation day every January 16 and it becomes a city after a plebiscite was held on June 24, 2007.

History

The entire place of Navotas was once part of Malabon. According to one legend, the long and narrow delta extended unbroken from north to south along the seashore. The strip of land between the former district of Tondo, Manila and this town was eaten away by the sea until an opening was made. Water began to flow through the opening. The geographical change prompted the people to refer to the place as "butas", "nayon ng butas",or "nabutas",a Tagalog word that means breached or pierced through. What began as a natural channel developed into a regular waterway, now known as the Navotas River. In later years, the place came to be known as "Nabotas", then "Navotas".

It as also known as hacienda de Navotas, it was once owned by the Dominican friars until it was sold to the Pascual family during the early days of the American regime and developed into a residential estate.

San Jose de Navotas was the name given to the locality after its patron saint, Saint Joseph. On June 11, 1859, a "''Superior Decreto''" established a new parish and municipality under the supervision of Friar Matias Navoa. The populace was divided into two distinct groups, the ''naturales'' (locals) and the ''mestizos''. Mariano Estrellas was the ''gobernadorcillo'' (petty governor) of the ''naturales'' and Mariano Israel, of the ''mestizos''. Today, because records are incomplete, recognition is only given to the ''gobernadorcillos'' for the ''mestizos''. A school in honor of San Jose was built and known as "San Jose Academy."

In 1904, the town was again merged with Malabon. Bernardo Dagala, a native of Navotas, was elected municipal president.

Historical timeline

December 20, 1827 – The movement for separation of Navotas which was then a part of Malabon (Tambobong).

February 16, 1859 – The date when the barrios of San Jose, Navotas and Bangculasi were separated from Malabon.

1859 – Cavada, the year when Navotas became an independent town.

August 6, 1898 – Navotas joined the revolutionary government of General Emilio Aguinaldo.

June 11, 1901 – Navotas was eventually incorporated into the newly created province of Rizal enacted Act. No. 137.

January 16, 1906 – Navotas finally became an independent municipality with the enactment of Act. No. 1442 which separated from Malabon.

January 16, 2006 - Navotas celebrated it's centennial

June 24, 2007 – Navotas becomes a city after a plebiscite was conducted on June 24, 2007.

Government

Past Mayors

Mission and Vision

Vision: "Navotas as a ''Marina City'' in a well ordered urban landscape serving as a regional fishing hub with a healthy and empowered community in a sustainable environment governed by a transparent, dedicated, responsive and financially self-sufficient local Government."

Mission: "To harness all resources to serve the needs of its constituency towards industrialization and urbanization through the dedicated and accountable public official and empowered citizenry."

Geography

Navotas is a coastal town in the northwest part of Metro Manila. It is a narrow strip of land with an aggregated shoreline of approximately 4.5 km. In the north, Navotas shares a common border with the town of Obando, Bulacan, along Sukol Creek. Along the eastern border runs the Binuangan River, the Daang Cawayan River, the Dampalit River, the Batasan River, the Navotas River, the Bangculasi Channel, the Malabon Channel and the Estero de Maypajo.

It is bordered on the north by Obando, Bulacan along Sukol Creek; on the south by the city of Manila; on the east by Daang Binuangan River, Bangkulasi Channel, Malabon Channel and Estero de Maypajo; and on the west by Manila Bay.

Barangays

Navotas is politically subdivided into 2 districts, with a total of 14 barangays:

District 1

Bagumbayan North

Bagumbayan South

Bangkulasi

Navotas East

Navotas West

Northbay Boulevard, North

Northbay Boulevard, South

San Rafael Village

Sipac-Almacen

District 2

Daanghari

San Jose

San Roque

Tangos

Tanza

Catholic Churches

San Ildefonso Parish

San Jose de Navotas Parish

San Roque de Navotas Parish

San Lorenzo Ruiz and Companion Martyrs Parish

Sta. Cruz Parish

References

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John Reynolds (born June 27, 1965 in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, England) is a retired British motorcycle racer who won the British Superbike Championship in 1992, 2001 and 2004.

His first domestic success lead him into the 500c World Championship on a Padgetts Yamaha, taking 8 top 10 finishes over two seasons. He joined Revé Kawasaki in World Superbikes for 1995, qualifying 2nd at Brands Hatch and taking 3rd place finishes there and Assen, en route to 10th overall. In 1996 he rode a Suzuki to 12th overall. Although he never did a full season of international racing again, he had a strong record as an occasional rider in future years, taking a win at Brands Hatch in 2000 and a pole position in 2003.

In 1997 John returned to Revé, now running Ducatis in the reformed British Superbike series with Red Bull backing. He was immediately a front-runner, finishing in the championship top 5 each year between 1997 and 2000. He took 13 BSB wins in those seasons, and scored points in every BSB race in 2000.

The dominant riders in 2000, together with John, had been Neil Hodgson and Chris Walker. With these two having moved on, the stage was set for John and Steve Hislop to duel in 2001, as only John’s team-mate, Sean Emmett, and Michael Rutter also won races. John’s second championship came when Hislop was injured in an unfortunate collision between the two men.

For 2002 he moved to Suzuki's new 1000cc four-cylinder bike, taking a win and six further podiums en route to 6th overall. He was championship runner-up in 2003, but was the fastest man by the end of the season. A run of 11 consecutive podiums at the start of 2004 made the title his to lose, and despite a less successful second half of the season he secured the title in the final round.

Reynolds broke his leg in testing before the 2005 BSB season. After a poor season, Reynolds had a serious accident at the final round at Brands Hatch during practice on October 7, breaking four ribs on his right side, puncturing his right lung and breaking his left collarbone, and suffered injuries to his neck and back. Reynolds commented from hospital: "When I hit the barrier it was like a switch in my head flipped. Instantly I knew it was time to stop. I had received a warning with my broken leg earlier in the year. I see this as a final warning and I’ve made the decision to stop racing, more for my wife Shelley’s sanity and for the good of my family than for me.”

After recovery, Reynolds took up a background role with Rizla Suzuki.

References

External links

John Reynolds full profile

Rider profile

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name	Lara Quigaman
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Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman (January 3, 1983, Taguig, Philippines) is a model, host, freelance web page writer, and former beauty queen who won the 2005 Miss International beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. She is the fourth Filipina to have won the crown, after Gemma Cruz in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970, and Melanie Marquez in 1979. She was also the Binibining Pilipinas International title holder for 2005.

Biography

Based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Quigaman is the eldest of four children of Nelson Quigaman of Ligao City in the province of Albay and Princesita San Agustin, a registered nurse. She grew up in Biñan, Laguna, , and eventually Bahrain, where her father worked. After five years, she returned to Biñan and finished high school at La Consolacion College. Before moving to Bahrain she studied for two years at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. In England, she attended Filton College, where she studied Media Production and Communication. She also pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Childhood and Youth Studies at Bristol University.

In 2008, Quigaman became Nestle Philippines' Laki sa Gatas advocate for Bear Brand Milk.

Quigaman is engaged to her boyfriend, Marco Alcaraz and set to marry in 2012.

Filmography

Television

Wansapanataym > Wansapanataym: Dirty LarryBinibining PilipinasMutya>Pablo S. Gomez's: MutyaSabelImortalPrecious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor (TV series)Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Diploma" Showtime (TV show)May Bukas PaDyosaMaalaala Mo Kaya: "Kandila" Kung Fu KidsThat's My DocPrincess Sarah (TV series)Your Song (TV series)Wowowee

Lisa
2011	|	Co-Host	ABS-CBN
2011	|	Cordelia Sardenas	ABS-CBN
2011	|	Cassandra Zaragosa	ABS-CBN
2010	|	Ceres	ABS-CBN
2010	Impostor ||	Monique Benitez(Villainess)	ABS-CBN
2010	|	Rima	ABS-CBN
2010	Showtime ||	Judge (Evicted after 1 week)	ABS-CBN
2009–2010	|	Selda Sta. Maria	ABS-CBN
2008	|	Gorga	ABS-CBN
2008	|	Laila	ABS-CBN
2008	|	Shen Li Liang (The Golden Statue)	ABS-CBN
2007	|	Greta	ABS-CBN
2007	Princess Sarah ||	Sarah's mother (cameo role)	ABS-CBN
2007	Your Song: "Salamat" ||	Darlene	ABS-CBN
2007	|	co-host	ABS-CBN

Movies

Dalaw as Aliwa (2010)

Slowfade as Tere (2010)

Buenavista (Ang Kasaysayan ng Lucena) (2009) as Conchita

Kapag Tumibok ang Puso (Not once but Twice) (2006) (''As Sarah'')

Umaaraw, Umuulan

Endorsements

Herbs and Nature's Fitrum, Nestle Bear Brand Milk, Centrum Multi-vitamins, Calayan Surgi Center, Outland Footwear, Whoops Clothing, Carmeltown, David's salon, David's spa, Dermaline, Diana Stalder,

Covergirl

Local: Metro, People, Mirror, Exude, Mod, Woman's Journal (2x), Health Today, OFW Mag and Image Magazine, Woman Today

International: Play (USA, Europe), BF (Japan)

Awards and Achievements

People Asia Magazine: People of the Year- 2005

Presidential Order of Lakandula: Champion for Life ''(Alongside Manny Pacquiao given by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo).''

Nominee for 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movie. New Actress Award 2007

External links

Precious Lara Quigaman's Official Website

References

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