Bulacan Lalawigan ng Bulakan
—  Province  —
Flag Official seal of Bulacan Seal
Motto: masaganang lalawingang pinanday ng kasaysayan at kabayanihan "A prosperous province forged by history and heroism
Map of the Philippines with Bulacan highlighted
Coordinates: 15°00′N 121°05′E / 15°N 121.083°E / 15; 121.083Coordinates: 15°00′N 121°05′E / 15°N 121.083°E / 15; 121.083
Country	Philippines
Region	Central Luzon (Region III)
Founded	August 15, 1578 (still debatable)[citation needed]
Capital	Malolos
Government
• Type	Province of the Philippines
• Governor	Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado (National Unity)
• Vice Governor	Daniel Fernando (National Unity)
Area
• Total	2,774.85 km2 (1,071.38 sq mi)
Area rank	48th out of 80
Population (2007)
• Total	2,826,926
• Rank	2nd out of 80
• Density	1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
• Density rank	4th out of 80
Divisions
• 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)
Website	www.bulacan.gov.ph

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 Republicin Malolos(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.^{[citation needed]} 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.^{[citation needed]}

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.^{[citation needed]} 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.

History[link]

During the time of and adelantado Miguel Legazpi in 1571, Bulacan was reported to be well populated.At first there are Six Encomiendas under the rule of Alcalde Mayor in Bulacan.This Encomiendas are Calumpit,Bulakan,Malolos,Meycauayan,Binto(present-day Plaridel),Guiguinto,Caluya(present-day Balagtas)This Encominedas are later organized the then 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, already exist as a settlement bearing the name Li-han,then even fewer people now was following these in importance was civilized by the Augustinians in June 11,1580 and renamed Lihan as Malolos. 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 and made Casa Reak de Malolos as their headquarters.

In 1945, combined Filipino and American forces including local guerrillas, attacked Japanese Imperial forces and liberated Bulacan.

Geography[link]

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.

Political[link]

Bulacan is subdivided into 21 municipalities and 3 cities. As the population is concentrated in the southern half of the province, so are the legislative districts.

^1 Converted into a city under Republic Act No. 8754; ratified on October 8, 2002.

^2 Converted into a city under Republic Act No. 9356; ratified on December 10, 2006. .

^3 Converted into a city under Republic Act No. 8797; ratified on September 10, 2000..

Physical[link]

Terrain

Bulacan lies in the southern portion of the fertile plains of Central Luzon. The area is drained by the Angat and Pampanga rivers. The Sierra Madre mountain range forms the highlands of Bulacan in the east. Angat Lake, which was formed by the Angat Dam is located in that area. The highest point in the province at 1,206^[6] meters is Mount Oriod, part of the Sierra Madre.

The Sierra Madre Mountain Range as seen near Mount Oriod's summit.

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]

Climate

November to April is generally dry while wet for the rest of the year. The northeast monsoon (amihan) prevails from October to January bringing in moderated and light rains. From February to April, the east trade winds predominate but the Sierra Madre (Philippines) mountain range to the east disrupts the winds resulting to a dry period. From May to September, the southwest monsoon (habagat).

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).

Demographics[link]

Languages and ethnicity

As it is part of the Tagalog cultural sphere (Katagalugan), Tagalog is the predominant language of Bulacan. SOME inhabitants also speak Kapampangan, which is the language of neighboring Pampanga.

Population

According to the 2007 census (as of August 1 of the same year), there are a total of 2,826,926 Bulaqueños (or Bulakenyos) with annual population growth rate of 3.27 from the year 2000 to 2007,^[8] making Bulacan the second most populous province in the country.^[9] It is also the 4th most densely populated province at 1,076 people per square kilometer. There are 588,693 households in the province with an average size of 4.8 persons. Bulacan had a median age of 23 years in 2007.^[10]

^1 Source: National Statistics Office

^2 Details may not add up to totals due to rounding.

^3 Figures are from NSO census and considered correct and exact.

U.N. millennium development goals[link]

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.

Economy[link]

Industries

The province of Bulacan is steadily becoming industrialized due to its proximity to Metro Manila. Many corporations put up industrial plants and site in Bulacan. Some of the businesses and industries include Agribusiness; Aquaculture; Banking; Cement Bag Making Ceramics; Construction; Courier; Education; Food/Food Processing; Furniture; Garments; Gifts, Houseware & Decors; Hospitals; Hotels, Resorts & Restaurants; Information and Communications Technology; Insurance; Jewelry; leather & leather tanning; Manpower; Manufacturing; Marble; Printing Press; Pyrotechnics & Fireworks Manufacturing; Realty/Real Property Development; Shoe Manufacturing; Textile; Trade; Transport Services; Travel & Tours; Other Services

Agribusiness & aquaculture

The rural areas still mostly depend on agriculture (in the plains) and fisheries (in the coastal areas) as a source of income. Some of the major crops are rice, corn, vegetables, and fruits such as mangoes; and various kinds of fishes and seafoods. Orchid farming by Golden Bloom Orchids at Brgy. Maguinao, San Rafael, Bulacan

Banking and finance

Bulacan is served by all major banks with more than 200 banks doing business in the province. The entrepreneureal culture is supported by the strong cooperative movement with total assest of over PhP 2 Billion.

Industrial estate and parks

This is a partial list of industrial sites in the province.

• First Bulacan Industrial City - Malolos City
• Intercity Industrial Estate - Wakas, Bocaue
• Bulacan Agro-Industrial Subdivision - Calumpit
• Bulacan Metro Warehouse (BMW) Center - Guiguinto
• Meycauayan Industrial Subd. I, II, III & IV - Meycauayan
• Meridian Industrial Compound - Meycauayan
• Muralla Industrial Project - Meycauayan
• First Velenzuela Industrial Compound - Meycauayan
• Sterling Industrial Park Phase I, II, III & IV - Meycauayan
• Grand Industrial Estate - Plaridel
• Sapang Palay Industrial Estates - San Jose del Monte City
• Agus Development Corporation - Sta. Maria
• Bulacan ICT Park - Marilao^[12]
• Golden City Business Park - Wakas, Bocaue
• Sterling Industrial Park - Marilao

Income[link]

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:

Transportation[link]

Bulacan Welcome Arch, (Guiguinto, Bulacan).

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.

Education[link]

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)

Primary and intermediate

Bulacan has a total of 473 public Elementary schools, 435 public schools under the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Bulacan and 38 public schools under the Division of City Schools of Malolos.

Secondary

Bulacan has a total of 68 public high schools, national and provincial. Sixty-five (65) under the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Bulacan and three (3) public high schools under the Division of City Schools of Malolos.

Private schools

There are many privately-owned (by individual or group) and church-operated schools established in the city. Private Schools in the province are member of Bulacan Private Schools Association (BULPRISA) While in Malolos, private schools are organized as Malolos City Private Schools Association (MACIPRISA)

Government[link]

Bulacan Provincial Capitol, Malolos City.

Current government officials (2010-2013)[link]

• Governor: Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado (National Unity)
• Vice Governor: Daniel R. Fernando (National Unity)

Provincial Board Members

First District:

• Michael C. Fermin
• Felix V. Ople
• Therese Cheryll B. Ople

Second District:

• Atty. Ramon R. Posadas
• Enrique V. dela Cruz, Jr.

Third District:

• Rino V. Castro
• Enrique V. Viudez II

Fourth District:

• Eulogio C. Sarmiento III
• Enrique A. delos Santos, Jr.
• Romeo Allan M. Robes

Ex-officio Board Members

PCL President:

• Ariel S. Arceo

ABC President:

• Mark Cholo I. Violago

SK President:

• Mark Jerome Anthony D. Santiago

Congressional representatives

• First District: Ma. Victoria Sy-Alvarado (National Unity)
• Second District: Pedro M. Pancho (Lakas-Kampi-CMD)
• Third District: Joselito Andrew R. Mendoza (Liberal)
• Fourth District: Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica (Liberal)
• Lone District of San Jose del Monte: Arthur B. Robes (Liberal)

Municipal Mayors

• Angat - Gilberto C. Santos (Liberal)
• Balagtas - Romeo M. Castro (Liberal)
• Baliuag - Romeo M. Estrella (Partido Del Pilar)
• Bocaue - Eduardo J. Villanueva, Jr. (Bangon Pilipinas)
• Bulakan - Patrick Neil F. Meneses (Liberal)
• Bustos - Arnel F. Mendoza (Liberal)
• Calumpit - James P. De Jesus (Liberal)
• Doña Remedios Trinidad - Ronaldo T. Flores (Liberal)
• Guiguinto - Isagani C. Pascual (Partido Del Pilar)
• Hagonoy - Angel L. Cruz, Jr. (Lapiang K)
• Malolos City - Christian D. Natividad (Partido Del Pilar)
• Marilao - Epifanio V. Guillermo (Liberal)
• Meycauayan City - Joan V. Alarilla (NPC)
• Norzagaray - Feliciano P. Legaspi (Lakas-Kampi-CMD)
• Obando - Orencio E. Gabriel (Liberal)
• Pandi - Enrico A. Roque (Lakas-Kampi-CMD)
• Paombong - Donato D. Marcos (Liberal)
• Plaridel - Anastacia R. Vistan (Liberal)
• Pulilan - Vicente B. Esguerra, Sr. (Liberal)
• San Ildefonso - Paula Carla G. Tan (Liberal)
• San Jose Del Monte City - Reynaldo S. San Pedro (National Unity)
• San Miguel - Roderick D.G. Tiongson (Liberal)
• San Rafael – Lorna C. Silverio (Lakas-Kampi-CMD)
• Santa Maria - Bartolome R. Ramos (National Unity)

Governors[link]

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Bulacan festivals and fiestas[link]

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This is the list of Bulacan festivals and there are other local festivals to be recorded and documented.

• Minasa Festival on the first week of January (Bustos)
• Halamanan Festival (Guiguinto)
• Kasilonawan sa Obando (Fertility Rites, Obando)
• Kalabaw Festival (Pulilan)^[21]
• Anghel Festival (San Rafael)
• Sto. Niño Festival (City of Malolos)
• Halamang Dilaw (Marilao)
• Pagoda Festival (Bocaue)
• Chicharon Festival (Santa Maria)
• Kawayanan Festival (City of Meycauayan)
• Letson Festival (City of Meycauayan)
• Libutan Festival (City of Meycauayan)
• 14 de Noviembre Festival (Bulakan)
• Libad ng Calumpit (Calumpit)
• Salubong sa Quingua (Plaridel)
• Bulak Festival (San Ildefonso)
• 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

Singkaban Fiesta[link]

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.

Longest carabao milk candy[link]

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]

Recent events[link]

Bulacan P 11-billion bulk water supply project[link]

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]

ICT Park jobs allotment[link]

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]

WDACL ABK2 - TEACh[link]

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]

Points of interest[link]

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  Halls of Justice and Office of the Provincial Prosecutor

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  Bulacan Regional Trial Courts, Malolos City

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  Philippine National Red Cross Office (Capitol Compound)

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  Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium

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  Capitol Mini-Forest and Children's Park

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  Gat Blas F. Ople Sentro ng Kabataan, Sining at Kultura ng Bulacan

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  Bulacan Provincial Library

See also[link]

• List of people from Bulacan
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Malolos
• Malolos Cathedral

References[link]

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Singkaban Festival Photos 2011

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Bulacan

• Bulacan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Bulacan General Information
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2007 Philippine Census Information
• Bulacan Letratista PH

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