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Naic ([ˈnaʔɪk]), officially the Municipality of Naic (Tagalog: Bayan ng Naic), is a municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 236,978 people.[5]
Key Information
Etymology
[edit]Naic, Cavite is one of the former barrios of Maragondon, along with:
- Magallanes (named after the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan);
- Bailen (named after a town in Spain wherefrom the Friar Baltazar Narváez came, but renamed and now, General Emilio Aguinaldo, after the first President of the First Philippine Republic;
- Tagaytay, a former part of Alfonso;
- Alfonso, (named after the King Alfonso who ascended the throne as a youngster, after his mother, a child Queen abdicated—after being enthroned by a General -later Count- Narváez); and,
- Ternate (a town with three names, Ternate, Wawa, Barra. Ternate was the name of the home in Mollucas of the settlers who were sent by the Dutch and Portuguese to the Philippines to fight the Chinese Pirates; Wawa was the name for this Shores-rich little site; Barra was the name given for this "Docking Place or Site" of Maragondon.)
Naic has several histories when it comes to the origin of its name. One theory suggests that it originated when a Spaniard asked a native about what the pig is doing and he said "na-igik" (crying sound of pigs), thus later on developed as Naic. Another one suggests that it came from a Spanish word "Ca – Naic" meaning "neighboring place" by which its mother town was the present Maragondon. Another theory put forward is that Naic is an acronym for Nuestra Adorada Immaculada Concepcion.
The town's name is the Spanish translation of the town's patron saint, Our Lady of Immaculate Concepcion (Nuestra Adorada Immaculada Concepcion). As an honor and reverence to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, the town folks celebrate annually their town fiesta on every 8th day of December.
History
[edit]Thousands of years ago, Naic was a part of the towering Taal Volcano. Naic was the western slope of the volcano until its internal eruption which led to the sinking of its apex in its present condition.
When the Jesuits discovered Maragondon in 1627, its total land area covers the whole of Naic, Ternate, and Magallanes.[citation needed] In 1758, the Jesuits founded a community in the western bank of the river (present Barangay Muzon) and made it into a "sitio" with a visita still under Maragondon.
In 1791, the community was finally made into a town with its population still in the western bank. The town was named Naic after the old archaic word "can(ia)ayic" meaning "town near one another" or "the other side" (Medina, 1992), while Alfredo B. Saulo contends that Naic is a highly cultured Tagalog word meaning "suburbs" or "countryside". Also in Malaysia, Naic means "overboard".
Moreover, due to the closeness of Naic to the population in Maragondon, Naic transferred its center in 1798 to the eastern bank of the river (the present poblacion)[citation needed]. Also during this time, the town was already a flourishing fishing and agricultural village.[citation needed] On the other hand, the church, since 1797, was under the secular clergy who were mostly Filipinos.[citation needed] Upon the "Royal Audiencia" issued in 1849, the church was transferred to the Dominican Friars in 1865. The Dominicans upon finding out that the land in Naic was fertile, built the Casa Hacienda de Naic (the present Naic Elementary School) to be the administration building for the overseer of the larger friar lands in Naic.[citation needed]
In the Philippine Revolution of 1896–1898, all of the names of the towns in Cavite were Filipinized, thus, the name of Naic was changed to Naik, but was also commonly known as "Maguagi". Furthermore, five events significant to the revolution took place in Naic. These were as follows:
- 1. The designing of the first official flag of the country which took place in Sulok, Naic, Cavite (the present Velamart).
- 2. The creation of the Naic Military Agreement, a document by which Andres Bonifacio sought to assert his authority as leader of the Philippine revolutionary government in defiance of Emilio Aguinaldo's government initiated in Tejeros (Casa Hacienda de Naic).
- 3. The appointment of the first cabinet ministers including the Departments of Interior, Justice, Finance, and Defence (Casa Hacienda de Naic).
- 4. The Battle of Timalan where the Filipino revolutionists won overwhelmingly against the Spanish troops in May 1897 (Timalan, Naic Cavite).
- 5. The Battle of Naic where Aguinaldo declared the town to be his last defense (Poblation).[citation needed]
The prominent people who paved the way for the revolution in Naic included former gobernadorcillos and capitanes municipal; namely, Cirilo Arenas, Gregorio (Goyo) Jocson, in whose house General Aguinaldo recuperated from illness, Benito Poblete, and Tobal Bustamante.[6][better source needed]
A sprinkling of upperclassmen could also be found in other towns of Cavite whose wealth came from rural landholdings, urban properties, and/or successful business ventures. The Cuencas of Bacoor, the Papa, De Castro, Valentin, and Arenas families of Naic, the Darwins of Indang, pertained to this class.[7]
From 1903 to 1917, the adjacent municipality of Ternate became part of Naic.[8]
During World War II, the Taparan Guerilla Unit was founded in Naic in February 1942 by Lt. Col. Emilio Arenas, Tomas Arenas, and Jose Arenas-Paman. The unit delayed the invasion of Japanese Imperial forces and gave way to the safe flight of Naik's residents to Maragondon.[9]
Geography
[edit]The municipality of Naic is located on the western part of the province along the shorelines of Manila Bay. Trece Martires City and Tanza bound it to the east. Situated beyond the southern portion of Naic is Indang and the western boundary is shared with Ternate and Maragondon. Majority of the upland towns and some of those in lowlands trade with Naic due to its strategic geographical position. The coordinates of Naic are 14°32 latitude and 120°768 longitude.
Naic is 24.14 kilometers (15.00 mi) from the provincial capital Imus, and 44.30 kilometers (27.53 mi) from the country's capital Manila.
Barangays
[edit]Naic is politically subdivided into 30 barangays, as indicated below. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Bagong Kalsada
- Balsahan
- Bancaan
- Bucana Malaki
- Bucana Sasahan
- Calubcob
- Capt. C. Nazareno (Poblacion)
- Gombalza (Poblacion)
- Halang
- Humbac
- Ibayo Estacion
- Ibayo Silangan
- Kanluran Rizal
- Latoria
- Labac
- Mabolo
- Malainen Bago
- Malainen Luma
- Makina
- Molino
- Munting Mapino
- Muzon
- Palangue 2 & 3
- Palangue Central
- Sabang
- San Roque
- Santulan
- Sapa
- Timalan Balsahan
- Timalan Concepcion
Climate
[edit]| Climate data for Naic, Cavite | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29 (84) |
30 (86) |
32 (90) |
34 (93) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
30 (87) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21 (70) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 10 (0.4) |
10 (0.4) |
12 (0.5) |
27 (1.1) |
94 (3.7) |
153 (6.0) |
206 (8.1) |
190 (7.5) |
179 (7.0) |
120 (4.7) |
54 (2.1) |
39 (1.5) |
1,094 (43) |
| Average rainy days | 5.2 | 4.5 | 6.4 | 9.2 | 19.7 | 24.3 | 26.9 | 25.7 | 24.4 | 21.0 | 12.9 | 9.1 | 189.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue[10] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
[edit]| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 9,225 | — |
| 1918 | 9,794 | +0.40% |
| 1939 | 13,813 | +1.65% |
| 1948 | 15,222 | +1.09% |
| 1960 | 27,818 | +5.15% |
| 1970 | 28,723 | +0.32% |
| 1975 | 32,130 | +2.27% |
| 1980 | 38,243 | +3.54% |
| 1990 | 51,629 | +3.05% |
| 1995 | 58,046 | +2.22% |
| 2000 | 72,683 | +4.94% |
| 2007 | 87,058 | +2.52% |
| 2010 | 88,144 | +0.45% |
| 2015 | 111,454 | +4.57% |
| 2020 | 160,987 | +8.05% |
| 2024 | 236,978 | +9.73% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15] | ||
In the 2024 census, the population of Naic was 236,978 people,[16] with a density of 3,100 inhabitants per square kilometer or 8,000 inhabitants per square mile.
It is the 7th most populous municipality/city in the province. The massive increase can be observed in the year 1990 when industrialization was introduced in the Province of Cavite (including Naic). Investors established their businesses in different industrial estates that magnetized people to migrate to Cavite due to job opportunities the province offers. Another factor attributed to the increase of population is the mushrooming of housing subdivisions (such as Belmont Homes in Palangue and Dorothea Homes in both Halang and Calubcob). Natural increase also contributes to the increase in population.
Among the barangays in Naic, Barangay Sabang has the biggest population with 56,820 people while Barangay Balsahan has registered the smallest population with 270 people.
The population of Naic have grown from the past few years. In 1990 the recorded population count by the Philippine Statistics Authority is about 52,000, about 73,000 in year 2000 (which increased by 3.45%), 87,058 is recorded in 2007 (2.46% increase), about 88,000 in 2010 (0.39% increase) and 111,454 in 2015 (increased by 4.60%).
Languages
[edit]The vernacular language is Filipino, based mostly on the Tagalog of surrounding areas, and this Tagalog form used is the Manila form of spoken Tagalog which essentially become the lingua franca of the Philippines, having spread throughout the archipelago through mass media and entertainment. English is the language most widely used in education and business.
Religion
[edit]The Catholic population of Naic is primarily served by the Diocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Church. And there has been fast growth of other Protestant denominations including Iglesia ni Cristo. Aglipayan Church is the third majority denomination in town.
There are several Rizalista groups in Naic that practice their faith and venerate José Rizal. These groups often blend traditional Filipino beliefs with elements of Christianity, focusing on the divinity and teachings of Rizal. They believe that Rizal will return to deliver his followers from oppression and poverty.
Economy
[edit]Poverty incidence of Naic
19.27
12.90
11.60
8.35
8.32
12.33
6.03
11.67
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]
Government
[edit]Local government
[edit]The Municipality of Naic is led by its own mayor and vice mayor. The vice mayor servers as the ex officio presiding officer of the Sangguniang Bayan, which has eight regular members or councilors elected at-large.
Elected officials
[edit]The following are the elected officials of the town elected last May 12, 2025 which serves until June 30, 2028:[25][26]
| Position | Official | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Rommel Anthony V. Magbitang | UNIDO |
| Vice Mayor | Jacinta Maria D. Remulla | NPC |
| Councilor | Florencio B. Nazareno | NPC |
| Ryan O. Flores | UNIDO | |
| Rodrigo A. Castillo | UNIDO | |
| Bonifacio M. Atienza Jr. | NPC | |
| Glennon I. Pegollo | NPC | |
| Jerry C. Barrera | NPC | |
| Arnel G. Milay | NPC | |
| Raymond P. Senia | NPC | |
| ABC President | ||
| Roger N. Camilo | ||
| SK Federation President | ||
| Darlaine Mae A. Benesen | ||
Congress representation
[edit]Naic is represented in the House of Representatives by Cavite eighth district representative Aniela Bianca Tolentino.
Education
[edit]
Education in the Philippines is managed and regulated by the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). DepEd is responsible for the K–12 basic education; it exercises full and exclusive control over public schools and nominal regulation overprivate schools, and it also enforces the national curriculum that has been put in place since 2013. CHED and TESDA, on the other hand, are responsible for higher education; CHED regulates the academically-oriented universities and colleges while TESDA oversees the development of technical and vocational education institutions and programs in the country.
There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[27] These are the Naic I Schools District Office, and Naic II Schools District Office.[28]
Primary and elementary schools
[edit]- Balsahan Elementary School
- Bancaan Elementary School
- Bucana Elementary School
- Bucana Sasahan Elementary School
- Calubcob Primary School
- Ciudad Nuevo Elementary School
- Halang Elementary School
- Ibayo Elementary School
- Jovita Yuvienco Elementary School
- Labac Elementary School
- Lino Bocalan Elementary School
- Mabulo Elementary School
- Malainen Bago Elementary School
- Molino Elementary School
- Munting Mapino Elementary School
- Muzon Elementary School
- Naic Elementary School
- Naic Star Learning Center
- Palangue 2 Primary School
- Timalan Hillsview Integrated School
- Palangue 3 Elementary School
- Palangue Central School
- Petronilo L. Torres Memorial Elementary School
- San Roque Elementary School
- Timalan Elementary School
- Villa Apolonia Elementary School
- Verdant Homes Elementary School
Secondary schools
[edit]
- Abeniano Delos Santos Academy
- Cavite Community Academy
- Cavite State University Laboratory Science High School
- Centro de Naic National High School
- Ciudad Nuevo de Naic National High School
- Immaculate Concepcion School
- King's Way Christian Academe
- La Vlaize Integrated Science School
- Naic Coastal National High School
- Naic Integrated National High School
- Naic Senior Highschool (Stand-alone)
- Pueblo del Mar National High School
- The Valley Cathedral Academy
Higher educational institutions
[edit]- Colegio de Montessori
- Colegio de Naic
- Far East Asia Pacific Institute of Tourism Science and Technology
- FEAPITSAT Colleges
- Granby Colleges of Science and Technology
- Naic West Point College
- Western Colleges
- Cavite State University - Naic Campus
Gallery
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Municipality of Naic | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ Magsasaka (28 May 2008). "Kasaysayan at Kultura ng Cavite: HISTORY OF NAIC".
- ^ THE INQUILINOS OF CAVITE AND FILIPINO CLASS STRUCTURE IN THE LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY, SOLEDAD BORROMEO-BUHLER.
- ^ Act No. 947 (October 15, 1903), An Act Reducing the Twenty-Three Municipalities of the Province of Cavite to Eleven, archived from the original on October 1, 2023, retrieved June 17, 2023
- ^ Phase 2 Guerrillas
- ^ "Naic: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "NAIC - CAVITE | Election Results 2025: Vote Count Updates & Tallies | Eleksyon 2025 | GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "12th Sangguniang Bayan Committee Membership - Sangguniang Bayan ng Naic, Cavite". Facebook. 16 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
- ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2025. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
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[edit]Etymology
Name origins and historical usage
The name Naic is believed to derive from the archaic Tagalog term cañayic (or can(ia)ayic), signifying "town near one another" or "the other side," reflecting its position adjacent to neighboring settlements during early Spanish colonial administration.[5] This etymology, first documented by local historian Medina in 1992, underscores Naic's origins as a peripheral community separated from its mother town of Maragondon by the Timalan River.[6] Alternative theories include a Spanish-derived phrase ca-Naic, interpreted as "neighboring place," emphasizing geographical proximity to Maragondon, from which Naic was detached as a visita in 1676 before formal municipal status in 1758.[7] Another proposal posits Naic as stemming from naik, a Tagalog word for "suburbs" or "countryside," denoting its rural character beyond urban centers, though this lacks archaic attribution and is contested as overly modern.[8] Claims of Naic as an acronym for Nuestra Adorada Inmaculada Concepción, the patroness of the local church established in the 18th century, appear folkloric and unsupported by primary colonial records.[9] Historically, the name Naic appears in Spanish ecclesiastical and administrative documents from the late 17th century onward, marking its evolution from a Maragondon barrio to an independent parish under the Augustinians by 1758.[10] During the Philippine Revolution of 1896–1898, revolutionary forces temporarily Filipinized town names for nationalist purposes, renaming Naic to Maguagi in 1897 to evoke indigenous roots, though this reverted to Naic post-American occupation by 1901 as colonial nomenclature was reinstated in civil registries.[6] The name has remained consistent in official Philippine government records since, denoting the 1st-class municipality in Cavite Province as of the 2020 census.[5]History
Colonial establishment and early development
Naic originated as a settlement within the jurisdiction of Maragondon during the Spanish colonial period, serving as a barrio or suburb focused on agriculture and fishing along the western bank of the Naic River.[5] The name derives from the archaic Tagalog term "canayic," referring to a town situated near one bank of a river.[9] In 1791, the community separated from Maragondon to form an independent pueblo, driven by the growth of tenant farming on fertile lands that attracted Spanish religious orders.[5] [6] This establishment aligned with broader Spanish efforts to organize coastal areas in Cavite for defense and resource extraction, though Naic remained under ecclesiastical influence due to its hacienda status. The spiritual and administrative center developed around the Diocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, established as a parish in 1796 following civil separation.[11] Initial construction used light materials, but a stone church was begun in 1839 and partially completed by 1840 amid funding constraints; Dominican friars assumed control in 1865 after acquiring local estates.[10] Paralleling this, the Hacienda de San Isidro Labrador, originally a Jesuit rice and sugarcane estate from 1693 until their 1768 expulsion, passed to Dominican management in 1831, with the Casa Hacienda de Naic built around 1830 to oversee workers and production.[12] [13] These structures solidified Naic's role in the friar hacienda system, where tenant farmers cultivated export crops under religious landlords, fostering population growth to approximately 8,000 by the late 19th century.[14] Early economic activity centered on agrarian tenancy and coastal resources, with settlers primarily farmers tilling Dominican-held lands and fishermen exploiting Manila Bay access.[13] This hacienda-dominated model, typical of Cavite's integration into Spanish trade networks, emphasized cash crops like rice and sugarcane for export, though it sowed seeds of agrarian tensions by concentrating land under friar orders. By the mid-19th century, Naic's poblacion had stabilized on the river's western bank, supporting modest infrastructure like the hacienda house for administrative oversight.[15]Involvement in the Philippine Revolution
During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule, Naic emerged as a key revolutionary outpost in Cavite province, leveraging its strategic location near Manila Bay and rugged terrain for guerrilla operations. Local Katipuneros, aligned with the Magdalo faction led by figures like Emilio Aguinaldo, participated in early uprisings following the August 1896 outbreak in nearby towns such as Kawit and Imus, where revolutionaries seized arsenals and repelled Spanish counterattacks. Naic's residents contributed fighters and supplies, with the town serving as a transit point for arms and reinforcements amid the broader Cavite offensive that liberated much of the province by late 1896.[16] Tensions within the revolutionary leadership escalated after the Tejeros Convention on March 22, 1897, in nearby San Francisco de Malabon (now General Trias), where delegates elected Aguinaldo as president, marginalizing Andres Bonifacio, the Katipunan's founder and self-proclaimed supreme leader. Rejecting the convention's legitimacy due to alleged irregularities and favoritism toward Cavite elites, Bonifacio withdrew to Naic with his supporters, using the town as a headquarters to rally Magdalo dissidents and Magdiwang loyalists. On April 19, 1897, Bonifacio and 41 co-signers—including key figures like Pio del Pilar and Mariano Alvarez—drafted and signed the Naic Military Agreement (also known as Acta de Naic) in Naic, explicitly repudiating Tejeros and outlining a rival government structure: Bonifacio as interior minister and supreme military commander, Alvarez as president, and unified command under del Pilar to consolidate forces against Spain while challenging Aguinaldo's authority.[16][17] The agreement aimed to unify disparate revolutionary units through persuasion or force, preserve the Katipunan's original egalitarian principles against perceived Caviteño dominance, and maintain offensive operations from Naic's fortified positions, including church structures repurposed as command centers. However, it deepened factional rifts, prompting Aguinaldo's forces to arrest Bonifacio on April 27, 1897, in nearby Limbon, Indang, on charges of sedition and treason linked to the Naic document; Bonifacio was tried and executed in May 1897 in Maragondon. Naic also saw direct combat, with revolutionaries defending against Spanish assaults in mid-1897, though Spanish troops recaptured the town by July, forcing a revolutionary retreat amid superior firepower and internal disunity. These events underscored Naic's dual role as a hub for both anti-colonial resistance and intra-revolutionary conflict, contributing to the revolution's shift toward Aguinaldo's centralized command before the Pact of Biak-na-Bato truce in December 1897.[16][17]Post-independence growth
Following Philippine independence in 1946, Naic focused on post-World War II reconstruction, with its population rising from 15,222 in the 1948 census to 27,818 by 1960, reflecting recovery from wartime devastation and early migration spurred by agricultural revival and proximity to Manila.[18] This growth accelerated in subsequent decades, reaching 160,987 by the 2020 census, a more than tenfold increase driven by natural population expansion, rural-to-urban migration, and economic opportunities in Cavite's emerging industrial corridor.[18] The local economy, centered on agriculture such as mango production (totaling 5,100 metric tons annually in recent assessments), began transitioning amid Cavite's broader industrialization push starting in the 1970s under export processing zone initiatives.[19] By the 1990s, Naic attracted manufacturing investments through industrial estates, including a 118-hectare park developed by Laguna Technopark, which facilitated job creation in assembly and light industries as the province integrated into global supply chains.[20] Educational infrastructure supported this shift, with the establishment of the Cavite School of Fisheries in 1960—operational from 1962 and elevated to college status in 1970—providing training in aquaculture and related sectors to bolster workforce skills.[21] Infrastructure improvements, including road networks linking to Metro Manila, further enabled commercialization, though agriculture retained prominence alongside nascent urbanization. Naic's designation as a first-class municipality underscores its evolution into a suburban hub, with ongoing expansions like the Cavite Technopark adding non-PEZA lots for sustained industrial momentum as of 2025.[22][1]Modern era and key milestones
Following Philippine independence in 1946, Naic, part of war-ravaged Cavite Province, focused on reconstruction while remaining predominantly agricultural through the mid-20th century.[23] The municipality's population grew steadily, reaching 160,987 by the 2020 census, up from 9,225 recorded in 1903, driven by migration from rural areas and spillover from Metro Manila's expansion.[18] This growth accelerated in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, with an annual rate of 8.1% between 2015 and 2020, reflecting urbanization and improved connectivity via highways like the Cavite-Laguna Expressway.[24] By the 21st century, Naic evolved into a 1st class urban municipality spanning 30 barangays and 76.1 km², shifting from agrarian roots to a hub for commerce, education, and logistics.[2] Economic diversification included industrial expansions, such as AyalaLand Logistics' facility developments in the area, capitalizing on proximity to ports and expressways.[25] Key infrastructure milestones encompass the completion of a 2.5-km road improvement in Barangay Timalan to facilitate goods transport and resident access, alongside preparations for relocation sites in Naic to support the North-South Commuter Railway project, enhancing regional rail links by 2025.[26][27] These initiatives underscore Naic's integration into broader CALABARZON economic corridors, balancing growth with environmental considerations.[2]Geography
Physical features and location
Naic is a coastal municipality in the province of Cavite, within the Calabarzon region of Luzon, Philippines. It occupies the western part of Cavite along the Manila Bay shoreline, with geographic coordinates of approximately 14°19′N 120°46′E.[28] The municipality borders Tanza to the north, Trece Martires and Indang to the east, and Maragondon and Ternate to the south, while its western boundary is formed by Manila Bay.[18]
The total land area of Naic measures 75.81 square kilometers.[18] Its topography features predominantly flat to gently rolling coastal plains, classified as lowland areas with slopes less than 0.5% and elevations from near sea level up to 30 meters above mean sea level.[29] These low-lying terrains contribute to vulnerability against sea level rise, storm surges, and flooding, particularly in coastal barangays.[30]
Administrative divisions
Naic is administratively subdivided into 30 barangays, the basic local government units in the Philippines.[1][2] The municipal hall is situated in Barangay Poblacion.[31] Ten barangays lie along the coastal zone bordering Manila Bay, facilitating maritime activities and contributing to the municipality's coastal character.[1] These divisions handle grassroots administration, including public safety, health services, and infrastructure maintenance, each led by an elected barangay captain and council reporting to the municipal mayor.[31]Climate and environmental characteristics
Naic exhibits a tropical monsoon climate classified as Type I under the Modified Corona system, featuring a pronounced dry season from November to April and a wet season from May to October, influenced by the northeast monsoon and typhoon activity.[32] Annual mean temperatures average approximately 27°C, with daily highs typically ranging from 30°C to 33°C and lows from 24°C to 26°C; extremes rarely drop below 23°C or exceed 35°C.[33] [34] Relative humidity remains high year-round at 75-85%, contributing to muggy conditions, while prevailing winds are easterly to southeasterly at 5-15 km/h.[33] Rainfall patterns align with the seasonal divide, with the wet season delivering the bulk of annual precipitation—averaging over 2,000 mm total—peaking in August at about 386 mm monthly due to frequent typhoons and southwest monsoon rains.[33] The dry season sees minimal rain, with March averaging under 20 mm, though occasional droughts can occur amid El Niño events.[33] PAGASA records for nearby stations indicate Cavite province, including Naic, receives 10-15 typhoons annually, exacerbating flood risks in low-lying areas.[35] Environmentally, Naic occupies lowland to gently undulating terrain (slopes of 0-8%) in Cavite's central transition zone, with alluvial soils supporting agriculture but prone to erosion and sedimentation during heavy rains.[36] Key features include the Naic River and tributaries, which drain into Manila Bay and facilitate groundwater recharge but overflow frequently, as seen in typhoon-induced floods affecting barangays like Sabang and Malainen Bago.[37] Limited forest cover—less than 5% in Naic proper, per provincial profiles—heightens vulnerability to landslides in upstream hilly fringes, while coastal proximity exposes the area to saline intrusion and marine pollution from upstream Cavite rivers carrying plastics and sediments.[36] Conservation efforts focus on riverbank stabilization and mangrove restoration in adjacent areas, though urbanization pressures from Metro Manila spillover constrain biodiversity.[36]Demographics
Population trends and statistics
According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Naic had a total population of 160,987 persons.[18] This marked a significant rise from 111,454 in the 2015 census, reflecting an intercensal growth of 49,533 individuals or an average annual population growth rate of 8.05%.[18] Historical census data illustrate a pattern of sustained expansion, particularly accelerating post-1990 amid Cavite's broader urbanization and economic pull from nearby Metro Manila.[18] The table below summarizes key census figures:| Census Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 9,225 |
| 1960 | 27,818 |
| 1990 | 51,629 |
| 2000 | 72,683 |
| 2010 | 88,144 |
| 2015 | 111,454 |
| 2020 | 160,987 |
Ethnic and linguistic composition
The ethnic composition of Naic aligns closely with provincial trends in Cavite, where Tagalogs constitute the largest group at 43.06% of the population, based on 2000 census estimates referenced in recent ecological profiles.[38] Caviteños, regarded as the indigenous ethnic subgroup native to the province, comprise 23.39%, reflecting historical local settlement patterns. Migrant ethnicities from other Philippine regions are also present, including Bisaya/Binisaya at 9.57%, Bikol at 6.71%, Waray at 3.93%, Ilonggo at 2.92%, and Ilocano at 2.82%, with over 170 minor groups collectively forming the remainder; these inflows are driven by economic opportunities in Cavite's urbanizing areas, including Naic.[38] Linguistically, Tagalog predominates in Naic as the primary language of communication, consistent with 75.96% of Cavite residents speaking it as of 2015 data.[38] Caviteño, a local dialect variant possibly linked to historical influences, is spoken by 8.77%, though its use is more concentrated in specific coastal enclaves rather than inland municipalities like Naic. Other languages, such as Bisaya (2.65%) and Bikol (2.54%), correspond to ethnic migrant communities and are spoken at home by smaller proportions. Filipino, the standardized national form of Tagalog, and English serve as auxiliary languages in education, media, and administration, facilitating integration across diverse households.[38] No municipality-specific linguistic surveys for Naic deviate notably from these provincial aggregates, underscoring Tagalog's role as the unifying medium amid ongoing urbanization and internal migration.[39]Religious demographics
Roman Catholicism predominates in Naic, consistent with broader patterns in Cavite province and the Philippines, where it accounts for the majority of religious affiliations. The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as Naic Church, serves as the central Roman Catholic institution, under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Imus.[38] In the 2015 Census of Population and Housing, Naic's household population totaled 110,970, with Roman Catholics forming the overwhelming majority; minority groups included 411 Aglipayans, 1,004 members of Evangelical churches under the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches, and smaller numbers across other denominations such as Iglesia ni Cristo (336), Baptists (128), and United Church of Christ (42), among others listed, comprising less than 2% of the total.[40] These figures align with Cavite's provincial religious profile, where Roman Catholics represented 85.7% of the population in 2015, followed by Iglesia ni Cristo at around 3.7%.[38] No granular municipal-level data from the 2020 census has been publicly detailed, but national trends show a slight decline in Roman Catholic affiliation to 78.8%, potentially mirrored locally amid urban growth and diversification.[41] Smaller Protestant communities, including Jesus Is Lord Church branches, and other groups like Jehovah's Witnesses exist, reflecting incremental evangelical expansion in the region.[42] The presence of these minorities underscores Naic's position within Cavite's relatively diverse religious landscape compared to more uniformly Catholic rural Philippine areas, though Catholicism remains culturally and demographically dominant.Economy
Traditional sectors and agriculture
Agriculture in Naic, Cavite, remains a foundational economic activity, with approximately 7,290 hectares—representing 84.77% of the municipality's total land area—devoted to farming as of 2009 data from the provincial government.[4] Rice cultivation dominates crop production, covering 2,925.67 hectares and yielding 13,482.85 metric tons annually, supporting 1,713 farmers in the sector.[4] Other significant crops include mango, with 360 hectares producing 5,170 metric tons from 50 farmers, and coconut on 50.67 hectares generating 105,365 nuts from 35 farmers.[4] More recent provincial ecological profiles indicate Naic's continued prominence in rice output, achieving 7,506.48 metric tons in one reported period, accounting for 27.07% of Cavite's total rice production and positioning it as the leading municipal producer.[43] Vegetable production, including items like those traded locally, contributes smaller but vital volumes, with 957.07 metric tons recorded in earlier assessments.[44] Fishing constitutes another traditional pillar, leveraging Naic's coastal position along Manila Bay, with 3,050 registered fisherfolks producing 1,187.70 metric tons in municipal capture fisheries as per 2009 statistics.[4] Aquaculture operations span 12.34 hectares, yielding 15.38 metric tons of finfish such as bangus, sugpo, and tilapia, alongside 115 metric tons of shellfish like oysters and mussels.[4] Later data from 2017 ecological profiles report Naic's municipal fish catch at 1,948.50 metric tons, underscoring its role amid provincial totals exceeding 7,000 metric tons that year.[44] These activities persist despite broader provincial shifts toward industrialization, reflecting resilience in primary resource extraction.[4] Livestock rearing, integrated into rural households, aligns with Cavite's provincial trends but lacks granular Naic-specific production volumes in available records; backyard operations typically include swine and poultry, supplementing crop-based incomes.[4] Overall, these sectors employ thousands—8,529 farmers noted in 2018 profiles—and sustain local markets, though challenges like land conversion pressure outputs.[44]Industrialization and commercial expansion
The industrialization of Naic has accelerated since the 1990s, coinciding with the broader economic zoning initiatives in Cavite province, which transformed the area from predominantly agricultural to a hub for light and medium manufacturing. Cavite Technopark, a 109.86-hectare special economic zone in Barangay Sabang, serves as the primary driver, hosting non-polluting industries such as electronics, automotive components, consumer products, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. Developed by Laguna Technopark Inc. under AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), the park is strategically located along Governor's Drive, facilitating access to logistics networks and generating over 20,000 projected jobs upon full occupancy.[45][46][47] Recent expansions underscore sustained commercial momentum, with Phase 2B adding 20.2 hectares of non-PEZA industrial lots in 2025 to address rising demand from relocating firms in Southern Luzon. ALLHC's initiatives, including ALogis-branded warehouses, have increased leasable space, such as the 2021 addition of 16,000 square meters for distribution, light manufacturing, and storage operations. These developments leverage Naic's proximity to the Cavite Gateway Terminal, enhancing supply chain efficiency and attracting investors seeking cost-effective alternatives to Metro Manila.[48][22][49] Commercial expansion complements industrial growth through ancillary services like logistics hubs and rental spaces for retail and offices, though data indicate a heavier emphasis on manufacturing over traditional commerce. This shift has contributed to Naic's integration into Cavite's 12 industrial estates, bolstering provincial GDP contributions from export-oriented activities, albeit amid challenges like land conversion pressures on agriculture.[50][20]Economic challenges and indicators
Naic's economy reflects Cavite province's broader shift toward services and industry, with agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AFF) comprising only 2% of the provincial gross domestic product in 2021, down amid rapid urbanization that erodes farmland. In Naic, agricultural land spans 4,661.81 hectares, yielding 7,459.92 metric tons of rice—27.77% of Cavite's total rice output—alongside municipal fisheries at 1,017.16 metric tons and commercial fisheries at 1,037.40 metric tons.[51] Industrial presence includes the Cavite Technopark special economic zone, covering 1,098,606 square meters, which supports manufacturing and export-oriented jobs within the Philippine Economic Zone Authority framework.[51] [52] Key challenges stem from this sectoral transition, as urbanization converts arable land, exacerbating vulnerability in traditional farming and fishing reliant on local markets. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Naic farmers encountered sales barriers from mobility restrictions, with low willingness to adopt e-commerce—mean score of 3.12 out of 5—attributed to older age, limited education, and skepticism toward technology's utility for perishable goods like fisheries products.[53] [54] Informal employment in agriculture persists, mirroring provincial trends where AFF's declining GDP share signals skill mismatches and underemployment risks for rural workers shifting to urban services or manufacturing.[51] Economic indicators underscore mixed progress: Naic hosts 15 banking institutions as of 2021, including seven universal or commercial banks, facilitating financial deepening amid 1,956 commercial establishments focused on wholesale and retail trade. Cooperatives in Naic numbered five in 2021, with 1,079 members generating PHP 31.5 million in business volume but only 12 direct jobs, highlighting limited scale in community-based enterprises. Provincial context shows Cavite's 2021 GPDP rebounding 12.2% to approximately PHP 669 billion, driven by services (49.64%) and industry (48.36%), though Naic-specific GDP remains unitemized in official reports.[51] [55]| Indicator | Value (2021 unless noted) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 4,661.81 hectares | Provincial Government of Cavite[51] |
| Rice production | 7,459.92 metric tons | Provincial Government of Cavite[51] |
| Banking institutions | 15 | Provincial Government of Cavite[51] |
| Commercial establishments | 1,956 (2020) | Provincial Government of Cavite[51] |
Government and Politics
Municipal structure and administration
Naic is politically subdivided into 30 barangays, which function as the primary administrative units responsible for local governance, community services, and enforcement of municipal ordinances at the grassroots level. Each barangay is led by an elected barangay captain and a Sangguniang Barangay comprising seven councilors, along with a youth council under the Sangguniang Kabataan.[18][1] The municipal government operates under the framework of the Philippine Local Government Code, with executive authority vested in the mayor, who oversees policy implementation, budget execution, and public administration. As of the 2025 elections held on May 12, Rommel Anthony V. Magbitang serves as mayor, having secured re-election with 45,828 votes (42.74% of the total). The vice mayor, Jacinta Maria Remulla, elected with 61,108 votes (57.00%), presides over the legislative body and assumes the mayor's duties in their absence. Administrative operations are supported by a municipal administrator and department heads managing areas such as finance, health, engineering, and social welfare, coordinated from the Municipal Hall in Barangay Ibayo Silangan.[56][57][1] Legislative functions are handled by the Sangguniang Bayan, composed of eight elected councilors, the vice mayor, and two ex-officio members representing the Association of Barangay Captains and the federation of youth councils. The 2025-elected council features a mix of affiliations, including NPC members such as S.J. Nazareno (chair on appropriations and finance) and Sonny Atienza (education and culture), alongside UNIDO representatives like Atty. Wakay Flores (laws and legal affairs). This body enacts ordinances, approves budgets, and oversees municipal development projects.[56][57] As a first-class municipality by income classification, Naic receives corresponding fiscal allocations and autonomy in local taxation and revenue generation, enabling investments in infrastructure and services while adhering to national oversight from the Department of the Interior and Local Government.[1][58]Elected officials and leadership
The municipal executive of Naic is led by Mayor Rommel Magbitang of the UNIDO party, who secured 45,828 votes (42.74% of the total) in the May 2025 local elections.[57] Vice Mayor Jacinta Maria Remulla of the NPC party presides over the Sangguniang Bayan and received 61,108 votes (57.00%) in the same election.[57] The legislative body, the Sangguniang Bayan, comprises eight elected councilors responsible for enacting ordinances and overseeing committees on key areas such as finance, infrastructure, health, and economic development.[57] The current composition reflects a majority from the NPC (five members) and a minority from UNIDO (three members), elected in May 2025.[57]| Councilor | Party | Committee Chairmanship |
|---|---|---|
| Hon. S.J. Nazareno | NPC | Appropriations and Finance |
| Atty. W. Flores | NPC | Laws and Legal Affairs |
| Hon. Rod Castillo | UNIDO | Public Works and Infrastructure |
| Hon. S. Atienza | NPC | Education and Culture |
| Hon. G. Pegollo | UNIDO | Health and Social Services |
| Hon. J. Barrera | NPC | Agriculture and Fisheries |
| Hon. A. Milay | UNIDO | Environment and Natural Resources |
| Hon. R. Senia | NPC | Tourism and Economic Development |
Congressional representation and political dynamics
Naic forms part of Cavite's 7th congressional district, which encompasses the municipalities of Naic, Tanza, and Maragondon, enabling shared legislative representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines.[60] This district was established through the reapportionment under Republic Act No. 9727 in 2009, which divided Cavite into seven legislative districts to reflect population growth, and further adjusted by Republic Act No. 11069 in 2018 to create an eighth district without altering the core composition of the seventh.[61] Residents of Naic vote alongside those in Tanza and Maragondon to elect a single district representative every three years during midterm elections, influencing national legislation on issues such as infrastructure funding, local development projects, and provincial concerns like flood control in the district's lowland areas. As of the 20th Congress (2025–2028), the representative for Cavite's 7th district is Crispin Diego "Ping" Remulla, a member of the prominent Remulla political family, who secured re-election in the May 12, 2025, polls and was subsequently appointed Deputy Majority Leader.[62] Remulla, affiliated with the Nacionalista Party, has prioritized bills related to local infrastructure, including proposals for fisheries development in Naic, reflecting the district's economic reliance on agriculture and small-scale industry.[63] Prior to the 2025 election, the seat was held by Remulla since 2022, continuing a pattern of familial succession within the Remulla clan, which has dominated Cavite politics for decades, including governorships and other district seats.[64] Political dynamics in the district, including Naic, are marked by the enduring influence of political dynasties, with the Remullas exerting control through interlocking local and provincial roles, such as family members contesting vice mayoral positions in Naic.[65] This structure fosters low electoral competition, as evidenced by the 2025 midterm races where incumbents and dynasty-backed candidates faced minimal opposition, securing victories through established patronage networks and voter loyalty in a province known for dynasty dominance across 71% of gubernatorial seats nationwide.[66][67] Such patterns prioritize continuity over ideological contestation, often aligning with national administration coalitions to access pork barrel funds for district-specific projects like roads and healthcare facilities in Naic.[68] While this ensures stable representation, critics attribute limited innovation in policy to the absence of robust challengers, perpetuating reliance on family-led governance amid Cavite's rapid urbanization.[69]Infrastructure and Public Services
Transportation networks
Naic's transportation networks are predominantly road-based, aligning with Cavite province's reliance on land transport where roads serve as the principal mode for passenger and freight movement. The municipality features a hierarchy of roads including national, provincial, municipal, and barangay levels, facilitating connectivity to Metro Manila via major arteries like the Aguinaldo Highway and integration with expressways such as the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX). Recent infrastructure enhancements include a completed 2.5-kilometer road improvement project in Barangay Timalan, aimed at improving access and goods transport.[26][70] Public transportation in Naic encompasses jeepneys, tricycles for intra-municipal travel, buses, and UV Express vans for inter-city routes to Manila and other Cavite areas. The Naic Grand Central Terminal functions as a key hub for these services, supporting commuter flows to urban centers. National secondary roads, such as the Naic-Junction-Maragondon-Ternate-Caylabne Road, enhance links to southern Cavite destinations and coastal areas.[71] Ongoing and proposed developments signal expansion of networks. The Cavite Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System, involving 1,105 modern buses, five depots, and three terminals, seeks to optimize mobility across the province from Kawit to Trece Martires, potentially alleviating congestion in Naic. Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) plans a 25-kilometer toll road connecting Naic to General Trias, integrating with the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge and CALAX to boost regional logistics. Additionally, in October 2025, the Department of Transportation expedited relocation sites in Naic for households affected by the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, which will extend rail services southward and indirectly enhance Naic's connectivity.[72][73]Healthcare and social services
The primary public healthcare provider in Naic is the Naic Rural Health Unit (RHU), a government-operated facility located on Captain Ciriaco Nazareno Street in Barangay Poblacion, offering services including the National Immunization Program, nutrition programs, maternal care, and prevention of non-communicable diseases.[74] [75] The RHU also operates a lying-in clinic for maternal services and maintains extended hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.[76] In addition, the municipality opened a new state-of-the-art community health center in Barangay Poblacion to enhance access to quality healthcare services for residents.[26] Private hospitals supplement public options, including Naic Medicare Hospital, a PhilHealth-accredited facility providing consultations, dengue and HIV testing, and other medical services.[77] Naic Doctors Hospital, Inc., classified as a Level 1 general hospital on Daang Makina, offers specialties such as ENT, cardiology, ophthalmology, and orthopedics.[78] [79] First Filipino Saint Hospital provides diagnostic services like X-ray, CT-scan, and dialysis.[80] The Provincial Government of Cavite conducts periodic medical missions in Naic barangays, such as free check-ups and medicine distribution in Bucana Malaki on July 11, 2023, and Calubcob on June 22, 2023.[81] [82] Specialized clinics, including the Likhaan community-based reproductive health center opened on February 8, 2025, target underserved women and youth with family planning services.[83] Social services are managed by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), which coordinates youth development programs, community service initiatives, and documentation of projects, activities, and attendance for 2024.[84] The MSWDO, contactable at +63 46 890 2435 or [email protected], collaborates on seminars and trainings, including food provisions for MSWDO/GAD programs as budgeted in 2025.[85] Provincial support includes financial medical assistance assessed via family income classification and interviews, alongside women's welfare programs providing cash aid, such as distributions in Naic on February 6, 2025.[86] [87] Emergency medical support is available via the municipal hotline (046) 411-5678.[31]Utilities and environmental management
The water supply in Naic is primarily managed by the Naic Water Supply Corporation (NAWASCOR), a private entity established in 2003 that operates distribution systems sourced from deep wells, including facilities in Barangay San Roque.[88][89] NAWASCOR serves residential and commercial areas, with billing and payment options available through its facilities in Barangay Sabang.[90] Sanitation and sewerage systems in Naic predominantly consist of individual septic tanks and on-site treatment, lacking a centralized municipal sewerage network; maintenance relies on private services for desludging and pipeline declogging to prevent overflows and contamination.[91] Solid waste management adheres to Republic Act 9003, mandating segregation at source, collection by local government units, and disposal at sanitary landfills, with provincial oversight promoting composting and recycling to mitigate environmental impacts.[92] The municipality participates in ecological solid waste programs, including barangay-level enforcement and technical assistance from the provincial environment office.[93] Environmental protection initiatives include coastal clean-up operations coordinated by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region IV-A, such as a 2023 event in Naic that collected 66 kilograms of biodegradable waste to bolster marine ecosystem health and raise awareness.[94] Broader efforts focus on waterbody conservation through adopt-an-estero programs and monitoring to improve effluent quality and restore creeks.[95] Key challenges encompass recurrent flooding in low-elevation coastal zones, exacerbated by typhoons, inadequate drainage infrastructure, and limited river flow capacity, as evidenced by historical inundations affecting buildings and agriculture.[32][96] The Naic River exhibits elevated sediment loads and variable water quality parameters, linked to upstream erosion, land-use changes, and intensified runoff from extreme rainfall, posing risks to downstream ecosystems and potable sources.[91] Provincial strategies emphasize hazard mapping and mitigation to address these hydrometeorological vulnerabilities.[97]Education
Primary and secondary schooling
Public primary education in Naic, Cavite, is provided through multiple elementary schools under the Department of Education (DepEd). Key institutions include Balsahan Elementary School in Barangay Balsahan, Lino Bocalan Elementary School in Timalan Balsahan, Malainen Bago Elementary School in Malainen Bago, Timalan Elementary School in Timalan, and Bucana Sasahan Elementary School.[98] Additional public elementary schools such as Naic Central Elementary School in Barangay Captain C. Nazareno and Calubcob Elementary School operate to serve local communities.[99] Public secondary education encompasses national high schools like Naic National High School, Naic Science High School, Centro de Naic National High School, Ciudad Nuevo de Naic National High School, and Naic Integrated National High School.[100] [101] These schools offer junior and senior high programs aligned with the K-12 curriculum. Significant challenges persist due to rapid population growth and housing developments, leading to classroom shortages. For instance, Calubcob Elementary School accommodates approximately 1,800 students using only two standard classrooms and six makeshift structures made of light materials as of June 2025.[102] In response, DepEd has explored purchasing land in Naic to construct additional facilities amid surging enrollment.[103] Private schools supplement public options, providing primary and secondary levels. Institutions such as Immaculate Conception School of Naic, Inc., offer programs from elementary through senior high, including Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strands.[104] Other private entities like Colegio de Montessori and The Valley Cathedral Academy, Inc., cater to early and basic education needs.[105] [106]Higher education institutions
Naic is home to a campus of Cavite State University, a public institution offering undergraduate programs tailored to regional needs such as agriculture and education. The Naic Campus provides Bachelor of Elementary Education, Bachelor of Secondary Education, BS in Business Management, BS in Computer Science, and BS in Fisheries, among others.[107] These programs emphasize practical skills, with BS Fisheries achieving Level III accreditation from the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines.[108] Private higher education institutions in Naic include Granby College of Science and Technology, which focuses on technical and scientific education and is situated in JP Lopez Subdivision.[109] Cavite West Point College operates a branch in Naic, delivering undergraduate courses in business and related fields.[110] Western Colleges also maintains a presence, offering programs in vocational and professional studies.[111] Mansfield Technological College rounds out the local options with emphasis on technological training.[110]| Institution | Type | Key Programs/Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Cavite State University - Naic Campus | Public | Education, Business Management, Computer Science, Fisheries[107] |
| Granby College of Science and Technology | Private | Science and Technology[109] |
| Cavite West Point College - Naic | Private | Business and professional studies[110] |
| Western Colleges - Naic | Private | Vocational and professional education[111] |
| Mansfield Technological College | Private | Technological training[110] |
