Moog ng PORTA VAGA

In 1602, the Spaniards built the historical fortress of PORTA VAGA, a 20-foot high fort that guarded the entrance to the Spanish city. The name could have been suggested by the Tagalog puertang bago (“new door”). The massive walls of San Felipe were erected in 1614 to protect the navy yard against incursions by Moro pirates, Dutch invaders and other groups opposing their rule. During the American era, it was used as a station of the US Marines. It was eventually destroyed during the Second World War. The city was officially baptized Cavite that year when it was established as a politico-military district and capital of Cavite province. The Isthmus del Rosario linked Cavite with the mainland.

People standing and on balconies along San Pedro St in the old Port City of Cavite in 1899, with the large church (name unknown) at the end of it. The present name of the street is unknown as the streets of Old Cavite have been renamed since.

Filipino Army of Liberation soldiers, walls and gateway and leading to San Roque, 1899.

Photo courtesy of Matthew Westfall.

The ruins of what was once a 20 foot wall of Porta Vaga

During the American era, it was used as a station of the US Marines. It was eventually destroyed during the Second World War.

Source : Ms. Esquierdo Bhel Asinas of AHP
Cartoon Illustration by : Mr. Marco Gonzales of AHP
Posted with PERMISSION