ABOUT CARDONA, RIZAL
Cardona, officially the Municipality of Cardona (Tagalog: Bayan ng Cardona), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 50,143 people.
Cardona is part of the 2nd Congressional District of Rizal.
Cardona is 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Antipolo and 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Manila. With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now part of Manila’s conurbation which reaches Cardona in its easternmost part.
In 1855, Cardona was created as a town of the District of Morong, with boundaries set in 1857. Later in June 1901, Cardona formed part of the newly created Province of Rizal through Act 137 promulgated by the Philippine Commission. In 1903, Act 942 annexed the town to the Municipality of Morong.[6] Eleven years then, the Executive Order 108 issued by Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison has established the town as an independent municipality.
Etymology
An oral folklore tells how the name “Cardona” was derived from the Spanish word “caldo” referring to a native rice broth. Supposedly, a stranger walking through the street of the town happened to ask the name of the town from a native, who at that time was enjoying a bowl of hot “caldo”. Thinking that the stranger was inquiring as to what he was eating, the native answered “Sapao! Caldo!”
Another story tells that the town of Cardona in the Province of Barcelona, Spain is believed to be the eponym of the town. Settlements in the area during the Spanish-era were on the hills and the place surrounded by waters of the Laguna Lake. Early missionary Franciscan friars have seen its resemblance to the Spanish town which is also located on a hill and is almost surrounded by the waters of the river Cardener. Parts of the present-day Barangays Calahan, Patunhay, Del Remedio, Iglesia, San Roque, Dalig, and Looc are set on these hills.
VISION STATEMENT
By 2027, the progressive town of Cardona will be the Modern Fish- Farming Municipality” with continuous and functional programs in infrastructure, social and growth economy through income-generating projects and rich eco-cultural spots and destinations with disciplined, God-fearing and proud Cardonians happy and contented with effective and responsible leadership geared towards health, safety and security of environment and natural resources for a clean, peaceful and beautiful town of Cardona.
MISSION PROGRESSIVE
CARDONA believes that Good Governance with responsible leadership, and effective and efficient planning and management improves the quality of lives of its constituents and makes the Municipality more livable. A step forward towards becoming a known Modern Fish-Farming Municipality with increase economic growth, modern infrastructure, safer community, healthier environment and more responsive programs for all sectors. In layman’s terms, the word PROGRESSIVE means happening or developing gradually or in stages; proceeding step by step. Cardona is implementing reforms aligned with the needs of the rapidly changing world.