Bulacan is a first class province of the Republic of

the Philippines, located in the Central Luzon Region

(Region 3) in the island of Luzon, 50 km 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 on its rich history. 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 First Philippine Republic
in Malolos (18991901). In recognition thereof, these
three republics established in Bulacan have been
incorporated in the official seal of the province of
Bulacan.
FAMOUS PLACES AND LANDMARKS
Barasoain Church - Also known as Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Parish. A national shrine, the historic Barasoain
Church is the site of the Constitutional Convention of
the first Philippine Republic, making the Philippines the
very first Asian Government to promulgate a
Constitution. It was the capital of the First Philippine
Republic on September 15, 1898 to the last week of
Feb. 1899 under the presidency of Emilio Aguinaldo. In
its convent the Universidad Literaria Cientifica de
Filipinas (or Universidad Literaria de Filipinas) was first
housed. It also boasts of a light and sound museum
under the management of National Historical Institute.


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

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;

Sibul Spring Famous for its medicinal effects. The
crystal spring water comes from the Sierra Madre
Mountains

FOOD
Sweets and delicacies have long been famed products
of Bulacan. These generated income opportunities to
many Bulakeos knowing that this type of industry can
be easily manufactured even at home.

Among the well-known manufactured sweet goods in
the province are pastillas de leche, pastillas de yema,
pastillas de ube, macapuno/ube balls, minasa, inipit,
ensaymada, cassava/rice cakes, puto, kalamay, suman,
and among others.

PROMINENT PEOPLE
Marcelo H. del Pilar (Kupang, San Nicolas,
Bulakan), the "Great Propagandist" of the
Philippine Propaganda Movement
General Gregorio del Pilar (San Jose, Bulakan),
one of the youngest revolutionary generals
during the Philippine Revolution and the
PhilippineAmerican War, died at the Battle of
Tirad Pas

Francisco Balagtas, also known as or Francisco
Baltazar (Panginay, Bigaa) - writer, author of
Florante at Laura.


Jose Corazon de Jesus (pen name "Huseng
Batute"; Santa Maria, his father's hometown)
Bro. Eddie Villanueva (Bocaue), Spiritual
Leader of Jesus Is Lord Church and Chairman
ZOE Broadcasting Network.
Mar Roxas (San Miguel), his grandmother was
a member of De Leon clan, a rich clan in San
Miguel

Imelda Marcos (Baliuag), Ferdinand Marcos'
First Lady
Blas Ople (Hagonoy), Senator, journalist,
secretary of Labor and Foreign Affairs

Regine Velasquez (Balagtas and Guiguinto),
singer (Asia's Songbird), actress, host
Bert 'Tawa' Marcelo (Baliuag), comedian
Rey Valera (Meycauayan), singer, songwriter,
music director, scorer
FESTIVITIES/TRADITIONS
Obando Town Fiesta celebrated from May 1719.
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.
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

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 815), 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.
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.

Minasa Festival on the first week of January
(Bustos)
Tugyaw Sto. Nino Festival (Bustos)
Halamanan Festival (Guiguinto)
Kasilonawan sa Obando (Fertility Rites,
Obando)
Kalabaw Festival (Pulilan)
Anghel Festival (San Rafael)
Sto. Nio Festival (City of Malolos)
Kawayanan Festival (City of Meycauayan)
Letson Festival (City of Meycauayan)
Libutan Festival (City of Meycauayan)
14 de Noviembre Festival (Bulacan)
Buntal Hat Festival (Baliuag)
Sambuklod Festival (City of San Jose Del
Monte)
Mano Po San Roque (Valenzuela City)
Putong Pulo Festival (Valenzuela City)
Singkaban Festival: Linggo ng Bulacan (Malolos
City)



PRODUCTS
Jewelry manufacturers in Bulacan produce every
conceivable products provided that there were orders
for them. Rings continue to top the list of products
manufactured followed by earrings, necklace and
ladies terno.

The aquaculture resources of Bulacan, aside from its
fishponds, rivers and tributaries, include Bustos-Angat
Dam and water logged areas. It has a total of almost
888 hectares of freshwater fishponds and 15,059
hectares of brackish water fishponds. Major species
cultured include bangus, tilapia, prawn, and catfish.
Garments is one of Bulacans major industries with
over 200 registered garment manufacturer engaged in
direct export and sub-contracting work.
Its principal products range from children and infants
wear, knitted shirts and blouses, trousers, shorts,
athletic and swim wear. Its highly-skilled Labor force
excel in embroidery, handiwork and smocking, and
competent workers knowledgeable in printing and
dyeing, knitting and finishing.

In the Philippines, the pyrotechnics industry had its
roots in Bulacan. It was Valentin Sta. Ana who first
learned the craft of making fireworks from the parish
priest of Santa Maria Town in 1867, Spanish Regime. It
was said that the parish priest used kwitis or stick
rockets to wake up parishioners for the start of Misa
de Gallo Only specialists were allowed to manufacture,
use and handle fireworks, but the priest taught
Valentin the basics of fireworks making until he
mastered the craft.