The name "Noveleta" is believed to originate from the Spanish term "Nueva Isla," which translates to "new island." In the early Spanish colonial years, the place was described by visiting priests as "Nueva Late," which means "New fate or Fortune."
The Battle of Noveleta held crucial significance during the Philippine Revolution, being one of the initial confrontations in Cavite. Noveleta played a vital role for the Magdiwang and Magdalo factions, becoming the base of the Magdiwang faction of the Katipunan.
On August 30, 1896, Santiago Álvarez and Mariano Álvarez led a group of revolutionaries to capture the town from a small Spanish contingent. The town was taken, and the Magdiwang council set up its headquarters there. Similar battles took place, with Santiago Álvarez emerging as a hero in the Battle of Calero Bridge in November.
Noveleta's strategic location near Puerto De Cavite made it a crucial target for the Revolutionaries. After taking Noveleta, the Magdiwang fortified the city and faced a Spanish counterattack. The Spaniards camped near rebel forts and launched an assault in early November, near the heavily fortified shores of Dagatan and Dalahican.
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The Calero Bridge holds historical significance for Cavite City as it once marked the actual boundary of the city. In the past, this bridge served as a clear demarcation point that delineated the city's limits. Its location played a crucial role in defining the territorial extent of Cavite City and served as a recognizable landmark for residents and visitors alike. Over time, the city lost it to Noveleta.
The older look of Calero Bridge
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