of Cavite from Trece Martires to the municipality of Imus. Cavite Governor Juanito Remulla requested Marcos in September 1979 to transfer the capital back to the city, but his request was denied. However, the city still hosts majority of provincial and national-level agency offices, making it the de facto capital of Cavite.

Since establishment, the city never elected its own mayor. In January 1988, the city attempted to elect its own local officials to run the affairs