| Bulacan Lalawigan ng Bulakan |
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| Motto: masaganang lalawingang pinanday ng kasaysayan at kabayanihan | |||
| Map of the Philippines with Bulacan highlighted | |||
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| Country | Philippines | ||
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) | ||
| Founded | August 15, 1578 (still debatable) | ||
| Capital | City of Malolos | ||
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| • Type | Province of the Philippines | ||
| • Governor | Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado (NUP) | ||
| • Vice Governor | Daniel Fernando (NUP) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2,774.85 km2 (1,071.4 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 48th out of 80 | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| • Total | 2,826,926 | ||
| • Rank | 2nd out of 80 | ||
| • Density | 1,018.8/km2 (2,638.6/sq mi) | ||
| • Density rank | 4th out of 80 | ||
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| • Independent cities | 0 | ||
| • Component cities | 3 | ||
| • Municipalities | 21 | ||
| • Barangays | 569 | ||
| • Districts | 1st to 4th districts of Bulacan, Legislative lone district of the city of San Jose del Monte | ||
| Time zone | PHT (UTC+8) | ||
| Spoken languages | Tagalog, Kapampangan, English | ||
| Demonym | Bulakeño (Filipino) or Bulaqueño (Spanish) | ||
Bulacan (Filipino: Bulakan) (PSGC: 031400000; ISO: PH-BUL), officially called the Province of Bulacan (or Lalawigan ng Bulakan in Filipino) or simply Bulacan Province, is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Region (Region 3) in the island of Luzon, north of Manila (the nation's capital), and part of the Metro Luzon Urban Beltway Super Region. Bulacan was established 15 August 1578.
It has 569 barangays from 21 municipalities and 3 component cities (Malolos, the capital city; Meycauayan; and San Jose del Monte). Bulacan is located immediately north of Metro Manila. Bordering Bulacan are the provinces of Pampanga to the west, Nueva Ecija to the north, Aurora and Quezon to the east, and Metro Manila and Rizal to the south. Bulacan also lies on the north-eastern shore of Manila Bay.
Bulacan prides itself for its rich historical heritage. The province figures prominently in Philippine History. Many national heroes and political figures were born in Bulacan. The province was also one of the first to revolt against Spain. The province is honored as one of the 8 rays of the sun in the national flag. It is the home of the "Three Republics." These are the Republic of Real de Kakarong de Sili (1896) in Pandi, the Republic of Biak-na-Bato (1897) and the very first Philippine Republic (1899–1901). In recognition thereof, these three republics established in Bulacan have been incorporated in the official seal of the province of Bulacan.
In 2007, Bulacan recorded the highest population in Region 3, and second in the whole Philippines with 2,826, 926 people.
In 1899, the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos, is the birthplace of the First Constitutional Democracy in Asia. It is also the cradle of the nation's noble heroes, of great men and women; also home to many of the country's greatest artists, with a good number elevated as National Artists.
Today, Bulacan is among the most progressive provinces in the Philippines. Its people—the Bulaqueños (or Bulakenyo in Filipino)— are regarded as highly educated, enterprising and industrious. It is well known for the following industries: Marble and Marbleized Limestone, Jewelry, Pyrotechnics, Leather, Aquaculture, Meat and Meat Products, Garments, Furniture, High-Value Crops, and Sweets and Native Delicacies, and a wide variety of high-quality native products.
Bulacan has fast become an ideal tourist destination, owing to its vital role in Philippine history, and its rich heritage in culture and the arts. The province is popularly known for its historical sites; nostalgic old houses and churches; idyllic ecological attractions; religious attractions; colorful and enchanting festivals; swimming and various themed attractions; and a wide selection of elegant native crafts and sumptuous delicacies. It is also home to numerous resorts, hotels, restaurants, and other recreational facilities.
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During the time of and adelantado Miguel Legazpi in 1571, Bulacan was reported to be well populated. The Spaniards organized the then existing barangays in Bulacan into pueblos (towns). The first pueblo established in Bulacan is the town of Calumpit Founded by the Agustinians friars in 1575.[1] Calumpit was also the birthplace of Christianity in the province.It has been said that in 1578 the Augustinian conquered Bulacan (the town, where the name of the province was named after). The Franciscan Friar Juan Plasencia and Fray Diego de Oropesa founded in that year Meycauayan, then, and for a time was the capital, people were able to do so flourishing, so rich, that the sons are six of the best in the province.(Bocaue, Polo, San Jose del Monte, Santa Maria de Pandi, Obando and Marilao)[2] Malolos, then even fewer people now was following these in importance was civilized by the Augustinians in 1584. During the General Visitation of October 5, 1762 by Sr. Doctor Don Simon de Anda de Salazar, the province was headed by Capitan Don Jose Pasarin, alcade mayor of the province.[3] According to the guide of 1839, Bulacan province in the island of Luzon, Philippines, is governed by a mayor, consist of 19 pueblos, 36,394 tributes and 181,970 souls.[4] In 1848 when the changes were made in the boundaries of Pampanga, the region which includes the important town of San Miguel de Mayumo and the neighboring places that was formerly part of Pampanga was adjudicated to Bulacan.[5]
At the height of the Filipino-Spanish conflict in 1890s, Bulacan was one of the first eight provinces to take up arms against the Spaniards in 1896. However the first phase of the revolution ceased in 1897 with the signing of the Pact of Biak-na-Bato in San Miguel. Under it terms the leaders were to go to Hong Kong and reside there. Under the illusory peace created by the Pact, the end of 1897 saw greater determination pm the part of the Filipinos to carry on the revolution. In early 1898, the provinces of Zambales, Ilocos, Pampanga, Bulacan, Laguna, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac. and Camarines rose again. In Central Luzon, a revolutionary government was organized under General Francisco Makabulos, a Kapampangan revolutionary leader of La Paz, Tarlac.
The Americans established a local Philippine government in the Philippines when they held the first election in the country in the town of Baliuag, Bulacan on May 6, 1899.
In 1942, the Japanese Imperial Army occupied Bulacan.
In 1945, combined Filipino and American forces including local guerrillas, attacked Japanese Imperial forces and liberated Bulacan.
Bulacan is bounded by Nueva Ecija on the north, Aurora (Dingalan) on the northeast, Quezon (General Nakar) on the east, Rizal (Rodriguez) on the southeast, Metro Manila (Valenzuela City, Malabon City, Navotas City, Caloocan City and Quezon City) on the south, Manila Bay on the southwest, and Pampanga on the west.
Several rivers irrigate the province of Bulacan; the largest one is that of Angat. Angat River passes through the towns of Angat, San Rafael, Baliuag, Plaridel (Quingua), and Calumpit. It flow thence into the Pampanga River, goes out again, washes Hagonoy and loses itself in the mangroves. The banks of these rivers are very fertile and are covered with trees.
Bulacan is subdivided into 21 municipalities and 3 cities. As the population is concentrated in the southwestern half of the province, so are the legislative districts.
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| Name | Type | District | No. of Brgy | Zip Code |
| BULACAN | Province | 5 Districts | 569 | - |
| 1. Angat | Municipality | 3rd | 16 | 3012 |
| 2. Balagtas (Bigaa) | Municipality | 1st | 9 | 3016 |
| 3. Baliuag | Municipality | 2nd | 27 | 3006 |
| 4. Bocaue | Municipality | 2nd | 19 | 3018 |
| 5. Bulakan | Municipality | 1st | 14 | 3017 |
| 6. Bustos | Municipality | 2nd | 14 | 3007 |
| 7. Calumpit | Municipality | 1st | 29 | 3003 |
| 8. Doña Remedios Trinidad | Municipality | 3rd | 8 | 3009 |
| 9. Guiguinto | Municipality | 2nd | 14 | 3015 |
| 10. Hagonoy | Municipality | 1st | 26 | 3002 |
| 11. Malolos City | Component City1 | 1st | 51 | 3000 |
| 12. Marilao | Municipality | 4th | 16 | 3019 |
| 13. Meycauayan City | Component City2 | 4th | 26 | 3020 |
| 14. Norzagaray | Municipality | 3rd | 13 | 3013 |
| 15. Obando | Municipality | 4th | 11 | 3021 |
| 16. Pandi | Municipality | 2nd | 22 | 3014 |
| 17. Paombong | Municipality | 1st | 14 | 3001 |
| 18. Plaridel | Municipality | 2nd | 19 | 3004 |
| 19. Pulilan | Municipality | 1st | 19 | 3005 |
| 20. San Ildefonso | Municipality | 3rd | 36 | 3010 |
| 21. San Jose del Monte City | Component City3 | Lone | 59 | 3023; Sapang Palay 3024 |
| 22. San Miguel | Municipality | 3rd | 49 | 3011 |
| 23. San Rafael | Municipality | 3rd | 34 | 3008 |
| 24. Santa Maria | Municipality | 4th | 24 | 3022 |
On January 19, 2008, an 18-hectare dump site, a new landfill that would also be a tourist attraction opened in Norzagaray, Bulacan province. Ramon Angelo Jr., president Waste Custodian Management Corp. stated: "I want them to see our system in our place which should not be abhorred because we are using the new state-of-the-art technology."[7]
The hottest month is May having an average temperature of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F) while the coldest is February with an average temperature of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F).
| Year1 | Population2 |
| 1948 | 394,000 |
| 1960 | 515,000 |
| 1970 | 738,000 |
| 1975 | 900,000 |
| 1980 | 1,096,000 |
| 1990 | 1,505,000 |
| 1995 | 1,784,000 |
| 2000 | 2,234,000 |
| 2007 | 2,826,926 |
| Region, Province, City, Municipality1 | 1-Sep-953 | 1-May-003 | 1-Aug-073 |
| Central Luzon | 7,092,191 | 8,204,742 | 9,720,982 |
| BULACAN | 1,784,441 | 2,234,088 | 2,826,926 |
| 1. Angat | 39,037 | 46,033 | 53,117 |
| 2. Balagtas (Bigaa) | 49,210 | 56,945 | 62,684 |
| 3. Baliuag | 103,054 | 119,675 | 136,982 |
| 4. Bocaue | 69,718 | 86,994 | 105,817 |
| 5. Bulakan | 54,236 | 62,903 | 72,289 |
| 6. Bustos | 41,372 | 47,091 | 60,681 |
| 7. Calumpit | 70,839 | 81,113 | 98,017 |
| 8. Doña Remedios Trinidad | 11,194 | 13,636 | 19,086 |
| 9. Guiguinto | 52,575 | 67,571 | 89,225 |
| 10. Hagonoy | 99,423 | 111,425 | 126,329 |
| 11. Malolos City | 147,414 | 175,291 | 223,069 |
| 12. Marilao | 68,761 | 101,017 | 160,452 |
| 13. Meycauayan City | 137,081 | 163,037 | 196,569 |
| 14. Norzagaray | 51,015 | 76,978 | 105,470 |
| 15. Obando | 51,488 | 52,906 | 56,258 |
| 16. Pandi | 40,520 | 48,088 | 60,637 |
| 17. Paombong | 33,149 | 41,077 | 53,510 |
| 18. Plaridel | 66,355 | 80,481 | 99,817 |
| 19. Pulilan | 59,682 | 68,188 | 85,008 |
| 20. San Ildefonso | 69,319 | 79,956 | 93,438 |
| 21. San Jose Del Monte City | 201,394 | 315,807 | 439,090 |
| 22. San Miguel | 108,147 | 123,824 | 138,839 |
| 23. San Rafael | 58,387 | 69,770 | 85,284 |
| 24. Santa Maria | 101,071 | 144,282 | 205,258 |
In 2006, the Provincial Government received from Galing Pook - a Special Citation on Local Capacity Innovations for the Millennium Development Program in an awarding ceremony held last October 16 at the Teatro Marikina in Marikina City. The province is one of the ten local government units recognized for its pioneering effort in the localization of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and promoting good governance. M.D.G. is a set of quantifiable, measurable, and time-bound development goals and targets for global human development set by UN member-states to be achieved by 2015.
This is a partial list of industrial sites in the province.
Bulacan got the top place for "LGU's with Highest Gross Income" (PhP 1,717,600,000.00) and "Top Spender by LGU's" (PhP 1,349,420,000.00), and third (3rd) among the "Top Provinces with Generated Biggest Net Income" (PhP 368,180,000.00) according to the 2006 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT - LOCAL GOVERNMENTS of the Commission of Audit.[13] The first time to top the perennial top placer, which was the Province of Cebu.[14]
The province got the top place for "LGU's with Highest Gross Income" (PhP 1,807,600,000.00), second (2nd) in "Top Spender by LGU's" (PhP 1,372,160,000.00), and third (3rd) among the "Top Provinces with Generated Biggest Net Income" (PhP 434,830,000.00) according to the 2007 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT - LOCAL GOVERNMENTS of the Commission of Audit.[15]
Based on the Commission of Audit's 2008 Annual Financial Report for Local Governments, the province's total gross income had increased to PhP 1,965,633,000.00 (including the subsidies and extra items). It's expenses had also increased to PhP 1,641,325,000.00, which brings a total net income of PhP 324,308,000.00.[16]
This is the list of the top income earner in Bulacan from 2006-2009:
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Bulacan is dubbed as "The Gateway to the Northern Philippines". The province is linked with Metro Manila primarily through the North Luzon Expressway and Manila North Road (better known as the MacArthur Highway) which crosses the province into Pampanga and western part of Northern Luzon (western Central Luzon, Ilocos and Cordillera Administrative Region). While taking the Cagayan Valley Road in Guiguinto, the road leads to Nueva Ecija and to the eastern part of Northern Luzon (eastern Central Luzon and Cagayan Valley Region). Bulacan will be accessed by the future C-6 Road connecting the provinces of Rizal and Cavite and the cities of Taguig, Parañaque and Muntinlupa in Metro Manila.
The MacArthur Highway traverses the province from north to south. Most major towns can be reached through the North Luzon Expressway. A good number of motor vehicles owned largely by private individuals provide mobility to Bulacan’s populace. Aside from five main highways that traverse the province, all roads are widely dispersed throughout Bulacan.
Bus terminals of Baliuag Transit, California Bus Line, Sampaguita Liner and Royal Eagle are in Baliuag, Balagtas and Hagonoy. The main bus lines of Philippine Rabbit, Victory Liner, Aladdin Transit that originate from their main terminals in Manila, Pasay and Quezon City and travel northward to cities and towns in Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales, pass through Bulacan via the Tabang exit. Other bus companies that travel to Bulacan include Baliwag Transit, First North Luzon, Five Star, Agila Transport, Phil. Corinthian, Mersan, Mayamy, RJ Express.
Public transportation within the province, like in most of the urban areas in the Philippines, is facilitated mostly using inexpensive jeepneys and buses. Tricycles are used for short distances.
The province is home to several nationally recognized public and private educational institutions such as Baliuag University (First school granted full autonomy in Region 3), the Bulacan State University (Main & Satellite Campuses), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Sta. Maria Extension Campus and Pulilan Campus) and Centro Escolar University (Malolos Campus)
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PCL President:
ABC President: Mark Cholo I. Violago
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| Gregorio del Pilar |
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The first and the youngest governor at the age of 23. He was appointed by General Emilio Aguinaldo as the Military Governor of Bulacan and Nueva Ecija. |
| Gregorio del Pilar |
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During the American invasion, Isidoro Torres was appointed Governor-General of Bulacan with juridical power. He established many Katipunan chapters in Bulacan. |
| Segundo Rodrigo |
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The first civil Governor of the province. |
| Jose Serapio |
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During his term, the capital and the seat of provincial government was transferred from Bulakan to Malolos. |
| Pablo Tecson |
1904–1906 |
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The first elected Governor, and served in two consecutive terms. |
| Teodoro Sandico |
1908–1909 |
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The first elected Governor of the province who was not born in Bulacan. He was born in Pandacan, Manila. |
| Donato Teodoro |
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The first "Hukom Pamayapa" to be elected as Governor |
| Trinidad Icasiano |
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| Nicolas Buendia |
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The first "Presidente Municipal" or "Alcalde" to be elected as Governor. |
| Jun B. Carlos |
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| Pio Valenzuela |
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| Restituto J. Castro |
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| José Padilla, Sr. |
1934–1937 |
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| Cirilo B. Santos |
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| Jacinto Molina |
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| Emilio Rustia |
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| Javier Pabalan |
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| Jose Delos Reyes |
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| Regino Sevilla |
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| Alejo Santos |
1955–1957 |
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| Pedro Viudez |
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| Fortunato Halili |
1948–1950 |
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| Teofilo E. Sauco |
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| Tomas Martin |
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| Jose M. Villarama |
Sep. 1967–Dec. 1967 Jan. 1976–Feb. 1980 |
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| Ignacio Santiago, Sr. |
Feb. 1980–May 1986 |
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| Amado Pineda |
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Appointed as the OIC-Governor of the province after the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. |
| Roberto Pagdanganan |
Feb. 1988–Feb. 1992 |
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| Josefina Mendoza-Dela Cruz |
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The first female Governor. |
| Joselito Andrew "Jonjon" Roxas Mendoza |
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The first Barangay Captain elected as Governor. |
| Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado |
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This is the list of Bulacan festivals and there are other local festivals to be recorded and documented.
Singkaban Fiesta (Sining at Kalinangan ng Bulacan), a festival of arts and culture in honor of Capitol's patron saint, "Our Lady of Victory", showcasing the traditional arts of "Balagtasan", "Kundiman" and folk dances amidst of the "Singkaban" arches. The festival is celebrated in every second week of September which is in conjunction with the "Linggo ng Bulakan". Linggo ng Bulacan (held during September 8–15), is a province-wide, week-long celebration consisting of various colourful cultural presentations, art and culinary exhibits, arts and skills contests, and the prestigious annual Dangal nF Lipi Awards Night. Yearly, its activities vary depending upon the chosen theme for the year.
Graced by Guest of Honor (LWUA) Prospero Pichay, the 2008 "Pista sa Nayon" (with the theme "Araw ng Magsasaka at Mangingisda") highlighted Bulacan's "Singkaban Festival". a 202.6-meter long "pastillas". Gov. Joselito R. Mendoza announced "We have successfully staged 202.6 meters long pastillas (4,000 kilos, made of 12,800 liters carabao milk and 1,600 kilos of white sugar, from San Miguel, Bulacan and San Ildefonso, Bulacan)." Mendoza said he applied for and submitted the feat to Guinness World Records' office. Further, residents also cooked 50 lechon (roast pigs), lechong manok (roast chicken), and 10,000 eggs.[22][23]
On December 12, 2007, Bulacan and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) signed an agreement for the development of an P11-billion bulk water supply project. Ayala-owned Manila Water Co. Inc. will implement the project. MWSS and Manila Water will provide a financial package of an infrastructure grant, a P10-million development assistance and a P10-million royalty fee to the towns of Norzagaray and Doña Remedios Trinidad, which will host the water supply project.[24]
Bulacan Governor Joselito Mendoza announced before thousands of students who graduated from the College of Information and Communication Technology of the Bulacan State University that 3,000 jobs will be allotted for the Business Processing Outsourcing and call center company (PLDT) that will be built in the Marilao, Bulacan ICT Park, a special economic zone. Mendoza said 300 Information Technology graduates will be employed by Bulacan government for the general revision of the Capitolyo computerization, particularly the Bulacan Satellite-Based Geographic Information System (SBGIS) Project. (PIA-Bulacan).[12]
A 4-year school project for child workers highlighted the Philippines' observance of 2008 World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL). Accordingly, representatives of the DOLE, WDF, CCF, and other social partners in the national drive against child labor gathered at the Bulacan State University (BSU) to mark WDACL, on June 13, 2008. ABK2 (Pag-aaral ng mga Bata Para sa Kinabukasan) or TEACh (Take Every Action for Children) project will be implemented with grants from the United States Department.[25]
| City | Points of Interest [1] |
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| Meycauayan City (19 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) through Meycauayan Exit; Manila North Road (MacArthur Highway) through Valenzuela City. |
| Old Meycauayan Church, In 1668 the old Church edifice was constructed thus served as a mute witness to history of the town; Gat Ciriaco Contreras Marker, a monument in memory of the commander who fought a fierce battle against the Spanish forces in barrio Langka ; Acacia Tree – The late Pres. Manuel L. Quezon played under this tree in his childhood days; Liputan Islands – Surrounded by fishponds and accessible only through water transportation; De Larisse Resorts & Pavilion, Meycauayan Golf Driving Range, and Emco Pavilion in Pandayan; Golden Cocoon Resort & Ancon Resort in Malhacan; Joeri’s Resort & Pavilion in Lawa; Jerime Irish Pavilion & Villa Maria Ester Pavilion in Libtong |
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| San Jose del Monte City (28 km from Tungko-Manila) |
Important Road Networks: Quirino Highway through Caloocan City, North; NLEX through Bocaue Exit via Bocaue and Sta. Maria; Bulacan-Rizal-Manila-Cavite Regional Expressway (under planning) |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, a replica of the Lourdes Grotto in France. it features a mock hill calvary where life-size statues depicting the passion and death of Jesus Christ; Grotto Mineral Spring – Located on a rolling hill, the natural spring is believed to be miraculous; Grotto Vista Resort in Gaya-Gaya; Cresta del Monte Resort and Palmera North Winds Resort in Sto. Cristo; Natural falls in San Isidro; Dalisay Farm in Tungkong Mangga |
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| Malolos City (45 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Tabang Exit; MacArthur Highway |
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| Obando (17 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: Bulacan-Obando road via Bulacan, Bulacan; Polo Road via Valanzuela City |
| Obando Church, venue of the famous "Fertility Dance" in honor of San Pascual Baylon, Sta. Clara de Asis and Virgen de Salambao (May 17–19); Obando Town Fiesta – celebrated from May 17–19. Childless couples can take this occasion to appeal for heavenly intercession and dance to please the Virgin of Salambao, San Pascual de Bailon and Sta. Clara. Maidens and bachelors who want husbands and wives can dance for their mates. Farmers also thank the Virgin for bountiful harvests. |
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| Marilao (22 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Marilao Exit; MacArthur Highway |
| National Shrine of the Divine Mercy; Marilao Catholic Church, a 17th century church; La Prenza Dam – 1989 communal irrigation system; serves as a checkgate to prevent water overflow from destroying rice crops in the area; Hanging Bridge – A 60-m long cable bridge linking barangays Lambakin and Sta. Rosa; Lustre Pavilion & Swimming Pool in Sarmiento Homes; Dad’s Vineyard and Medina’s Farm in Sta. Rosa; Villa Felomina Resort in Lias; Four Kings Resort in Abangan Sur; SM City Marilao; Bulacan ICT Park, a special economic zone.[12]SM Marilao |
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| Bocaue (27 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Bocaue Exit; MacArthur Highway; San Jose-Bocaue Road |
| Pagoda sa Wawa also known as the Pagoda Festival, a fluvial parade in honor of the miraculous "Krus sa Wawa", done every 1st Sunday of July, which is believed to have saved the life of a drowning old woman. The main feature of this fiesta is the Pagoda, which glides along the Bocaue River. The Pagoda is a guilty-decorated structure riding on a huge banca. People from all walks of life enjoy the ride on the Pagoda feasting on sumptuous food while the music plays. Bocaue Museum, houses a collection of municipal antiques and priceless array of artifacts; D. Lour Pavilion in Igulot |
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| Balagtas (30 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Bocaue Exit; MacArthur Highway |
| Balagtas Monument and Museum – The monument was built in honor of Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar, hailed as the Father of Tagalog Poetry, whose masterpiece, Florante at Laura, is very popular; Bahay na Tisa (Constantine House) – One of the oldest known tile-roofed houses in the province, it was constructed in 1840 and exhibits a mixture of mestizo, Spanish and native Tagalog designs. |
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| Santa Maria (32 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Bocaue Exit; MacArthur Highway via Bocaue Intersection; Quirino Highway via Sapang Palay |
| Santa Maria Church, an 18th-century church, which is part and parcel of Bulacan’s era that resisted the American regime; Huseng Batute Marker – A simple marker in honor of the country’s King of Balagtasan; Long Meadows Resort, Dad's Vineyard Resort & Butterfly Garden, Aqua Matina, and Pamar Wonderpool Resort in Mahabang Parang; Villa Natalia, Villa Carmen, Villa Antonia and Sitio Lucia Resorts in Pulong Buhangin; Lanesca Resort & 4-K Garden Resort in Catmon; Lanesca in Bulac; Cool Water Resort in Lalakhan; Vig Jam Resort in Balasing; Stone Bridge Resort in Tumana; Denverland in San Gabriel. |
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| Guiguinto (34 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Tabang Exit |
| Guiguinto Gardens; Halamanan Festival; Garden City; C.M. Farm in Cut-cut; Golden Shower in Tabe; Hidden Mountain Rocks and Alcor Center in Tiaong; Luntiang Paraiso in Tabang; Old Train Station; | |
| Bulakan (35 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: MacArthur Highway through Guiguinto or Balagtas, or National Road through Obando |
| Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion Parish - the "oldest Roman Catholic Church in the province." It was here that Gen. Gregorio del Pilar distributed the pamphlets published and sent from Spain by his uncle Marcelo del Pilar during the revolutionary period against Spanish colonization in the late 19th century. Marcelo H. del Pilar Historical Landmark and Museum – established in honor of the patriot, writer and editor of the revolutionary newspaper La Solidaridad. Gen. Gregorio del Pilar Landmark - it was built in honor of the great hero of Bulakan and Tirad Pass and the first governor of the province of Bulacan Frequent destinations include Coolwaves and Bon-Bon Resorts in San Nicolas, Jojima Resort in San Francisco, Maglalang Resort and Ulit Resorts in Pitpitan, Villa Elena Resort in Taliptip, and Evangelista Resort in San Jose. |
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| Pandi (41 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Bocaue Exit- Sta. Maria |
| Site of Kakarong Battle, site of the Republic of Real of Kakarong de Sili of 1896; Inang Filipina Shrine; Pandi Catholic Church Pandi Mineral and Batch Spring Resort – Famous for its mineral water which is found to have medicinal and curative effects; Villa Concepcion in Barangay Masuso; Pandi Mineral Spring Resort in Poblacion; Fortune Ville Pool and Cabuhat Resort in Manatal Fresh Water Resort in Siling Bata; Licom Resort in Bagbaguin; Countryside Resort in Bunsuran II; Villa Aurora Resort in Mapulang Lupa |
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| Plaridel (41 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Sta. Rita Exit |
| Battle of Quinwa Marker – Death marker of Col. John Strotsenberg of the Nebraska Volunteer Infantry | |
| Pulilan (45 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Sta. Rita Exit or Pulilan Exit; Daang Maharlika |
| San Isidro Labrador Church Rice Fields More than hundreds of bird species Pulilan Carabao Festival – Hundreds of work animals, mostly carabaos, are led on a parade in streets of the town every 14th and 15 May, to honor San Isidro Labrador, the town’s patron saint. The carabaos, decorated with garlands and shaved for the occasion, genuflect and kneel in front of the church; Pulilan Butterfly Haven; Pulilan Museum; Pugpog Resort in Balatong B; Pulilan Resort in Dampol 2A; Taps Swimming Pool & Playground, Villa Lorenzo Resort, and Villa Cristia in Poblacion; MRC Resort in Tabon; Merryland Resort in Taal Fisherfarms factory Nestle Philippines Factory dairy factory |
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| Norzagaray (46 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Bocaue Exit - Sta. Maria By-Pass Road - Sta. Maria-Norzagaray Road |
| Hilltop, the "Baguio" of Bulacan, located atop the Sierra Madre range; Pinagcalan Cave – Served as the headquarters of the Katipuneros; Ipo Dam – Used as a reservoir for the La Mesa Dam which distributes water to Metro Manila residents; Angat Water Reservoir; Pugpog River – A natural attraction in Bulacan which clear water originating from the Sierra Madre mountains; Pugpog River and Prince Resort in Poblacion; Bakas Resort in Matictic; Adventure Resort in Bigte; Falcon Crest Resort in Bitungcol |
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| Paombong (47 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Tabang Exit, MacArthur Highway through Malolos City |
| Kapitangan Chapel – known as a pilgrimage area during Holy Week. As a way of repenting and sharing in the sufferings of Christ, worshippers whip themselves during the Holy Week. Also, religious rituals are celebrated in all the towns especially in Malolos, Plaridel and Pulilan. Famous for families owning old, life-sized “santos”; Ciudad Clementino Resort and Museum in San Isidro |
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| Baliuag (50 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Sta. Rita Exit- Daang Maharlika- Cagayan Valley Road |
| San Agustin Church; Lenten Processions – Unique processions featuring life-sized images depicting the life and death of Christ; Baliuag Museum; Baliuag Clock Tower; Buntal Hat; El Niño Resort in Calantipay; J.E. Garden Resort in Sabang; Glorietta Park; Skate Park; Senior Citizen's Park; SM City Baliwag |
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| Bustos (52 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: Cagayan Valley Road (from Baliuag); Bustos-Angat Road |
| Mercado House, one of the several houses used as a fort by the Kapituneros. It boasts a unique architectural design of stone carvings on façade and walls. Bustos Dam – The longest “sector gate” in the world. This is the huge reservoir of the Angat Hydroelectric plant at Barrio Hilltop, which serves as the source of electric power in the province and Metro Manila; Sto Niño Church; Antique Adobe Stone House – Built during the Spanish era. |
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| Angat (52 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Bocaue Exit- Sta. Maria By-Pass Road-Sta. Maria-Norzagaray Road- Angat-Norzagaray Road |
| Sta. Monica de Angat Church, displays a marvelous Baroque architecture. Its interior replicates the famous Sistine Chapel. Baras Bakal, a stone cave; the first choice of the Katipuneros before they finally selected Biak-na-Bato. Angat Hydroelectric Dam – One of the largest dams in the country which supplies water to the Greater Manila area. It facilitates fishing and boating in a man-made lagoon and hunting in the nearby area. |
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| Hagonoy (53 km from Manila) |
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| National Shrine of St. Anne, the only church in the Philippines where the relics of Saints Anne and Joaquim, parents of the Blessed Virgin, are venerated; Princess Caroline Resort in San Miguel. |
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| Calumpit (54 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: NLEX via Pulilan Exit; MacArthur Highway |
| St. John the Baptist Church(Built in 1572), is the oldest church in Bulacan. Constructed under the supervision of Augustinian priest Diego Vivar Ordoñez, the church has been a mute witness to the Filipinos' struggle against Spanish, American and Japanese rule. Inside the church is a tunnel that, as legend would have it, was used by priests during the Spanish regime to keep gold, religious statues and ornate jewelry hidden from the sight of treasure hunters; Meyto Shrine – A marker of Christianization; Bagbag Bridge, site of the first battle between Filipinos and American forces during the retreat of President Aguinaldo to the Ilocos Region; Libad Festival – The town’s patron saint, San Juan, is honored with gay fluvial parade as the main attraction for the celebration; Jed’s Island Resort in Gatbuca and El Bueno Resort in Longos |
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| San Rafael (58 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: |
| San Rafael Catholic Church – site of the bloody battle between the Filipinos and the Spanish forces wherein the blood that drenched the church was ankle-deep; Royal Northwoods Golf and Country Club San Rafael Dam and After Bay Resort in San Rafael; Malangaan spring in Tukod; Villaflor Resort in Capihan; Villa del Carmen Resort in Capihan; Violago Resort in Maasim; San Rafael Christian Ret. Farm Resort in Pasong Callos; 8 Waves Waterpark in Ulingao; Villa Krizelna Resort; and the 4 hectare Golden Bloom Orchid farm in Maguinao. |
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| Doña Remedios Trinidad (65 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: DRT Highway; Cagayan Valley Road (from Baliuag) |
| Torch of Freedom Marker – Erected for one of the guerilla base camps during World War II; Puning Cave; Baras Bakal Spring Cave; Madlum Cave; Mt. Bato Falls; Tumutulo Falls; Mt. Lumot |
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| San Ildefonso (66 km from Manila) |
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| Grotto Central Cement – A memorable place because of the grotto and the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as well as the beautiful landscape and natural scenery; Bulusukan, a garrison of the "insurrectos" during the Spanish Regime; Sand Spring – Believed to have some medicinal values; Bahay na Pula; Filipinas Resort, Paul Cruz Resort, and Vanguardia Resort in Sapang Putol; Jenerosas Resort and Carmi’s Resort in San Juan; Villa Cecilia Resort in Gabihan |
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| San Miguel (75 km from Manila) |
Important Road Networks: Cagayan Valley Road (from Baliuag) |
| Biak-na-Bato National Park, Biak-na-Bato – A huge split boulder which is a mountain hideout of the revolutionary forces during the Spanish regime and the place where the Malolos Constitution was signed by Gen. Aguinaldo and Pedro Paterno of the Biak-na-Bato Republic; Buencamino House – A marker honoring the leading cabinet member of the revolutionary government of Aguinaldo. As a student of UST, he led the first student activist demonstration in 1869 and put up wall posters along the Puente de España; Ancestral Home of Former Cong. Jose “Boji” Cabochan – The grandfather of the former Congressman Don Felix de Leon was a close friend of Dr. Jose Rizal; Viola House – The original owner id Dr. Maximo Viola, companion of Dr. Jose Rizal in Europe during the time the latter was writing his two famous novels; San Miguel Catholic Church – Centuries-old (more than 200 years old) edifice built by Augustinian friars; Siojo House – Owned by the Siojo Family of which former NBI Dir. Alfredo Siojo Lim is a member; Doña Narcisa B. de Leon House – Owned by Doña Sisang of LVN Pictures, two of whose grandchildren are film director Mike de Leon and Ambassador Narcisa “Ching” de Leon-Escaler; Sibul Spring – Famous for its medicinal effects. The crystal spring water comes from the Sierra Madre Mountains; Madlum Cave – Another scenic spot where stalagmites and stalactites delights excursionist and nature lovers; Tilandong Cave – A natural fall which is now tapped as a source of electric power as well as irrigation; Tecson House |
Singkaban Festival Photos 2011
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