Republic of the Philippines

BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Main Campus
Carlos P. Garcia North Avenue, Tagbilaran City
Vision: A premier Science and Technology university for the formation of a world class and virtuous human resource for
sustainable development in Bohol and the country.
Mission: BISU is committed to provide quality higher education in the arts and sciences, as well as in the professional and technological
fields, undertake research and development, and extension services for the sustainable development of Bohol and the country.

AUTIDA, Bernadette B. BSTM 1-C

PROVINCE OF BULACAN

Geography
Bulacan has a total land area of 262,500 hectares or roughly 14 percent of the total
area of Central Luzon, the biggest Philippine island, and 0.9% of the country's total land
area. The province has 21 municipalities, 3 component cities and 569 barangays.
Malolos in the southwestern part is the capital of the province. Of the 21 municipalities
and 3 component cities of the province, Doña Remedios Trinidad (DRT) is the biggest
municipality having a total land area of about 93,298 hectares or almost 36 percent of
the provincial land total. DRT is followed by the municipalities of San Miguel and
Norzagaray with land areas representing more than 6 percent of the provincial total.
Obando, on the other hand, has the smallest landmass with only 1,458 hectares or 0.56
percent of the entire area of Bulacan.
Capital: City of Malolos
Established on: August 15, 1578.
Governor: Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado (Liberal)
Vice Governor: Daniel Fernando (Liberal)

History
The province's name is derived from the Tagalog word 'bulak' meaning cotton, which
was its former principal product. Bulacan started with small fishing settlements along the
coast of Manila Bay and expanded into the interior with the arrival of the Spaniards.
These settlements formed the nucleus of towns that were founded from 1572 (Bulacan
and Calumpit) to 1750 (San Rafael). In 1848, the town of San Miguel was annexed to
Bulacan from Pampanga. Bulacan was one of the first eight provinces to rise against
Spanish rule. The first phase of the Philippine Revolution ended with the signing of the
Pact of Biak-na-Bato in San Miguel in 1897 between the Filipinos and the Spaniards,
after which Aguinaldo was exiled to Hong Kong. The second phase saw the drafting of
the constitution of the first Philippine Republic by the Malolos Congress at Barasoain
Church in 1898. The subsequently established republic had its capital at Malolos until
President Emilio Aguinaldo transferred it to San Isidro, Nueva Ecija in 1899 when the
Filipino-American War broke out. When the Americans established a civil government in
the Philippines, they held the first election in the country in the town of Baliuag on May
6, 1899. Bulacan is the home province of heroes like Francisco Baltazar (Balagtas),
"The Prince of Filipino Poets,” Marcelo H. Del Pilar, "The Great Propagandist," and
Gregorio del Pilar, "The Hero of Tirad Pass." Bulacan is popularly known as the
“Gateway to the Northern Philippines.”

Major Industries
Pyrotechnics, aquaculture, meat and meat products, jewelry, marble and marbleized
limestone, furniture, leathercraft, garments, high-value crops, sweets and native
delicacies

Source of Livelihood
Agriculture is the main source of livelihood in the province. Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises also provide livelihood and income to local residents and contribute to the
economy of the province

Living Wage
P24,250
Import/Export Products
Textile, prawns, furniture, jewelries, marble
Languages
Tagalog, English, Kapampangan
Traditions and Beliefs
The Tagalog families are close-knit. Very often a Tagalog prefers to stay with their
family in his country even if all friends leave for greener pastures. It also customary for
the married children to live with their parents and other married brothers and sisters.
The celebration of San Pascual, Our Lady of Salambao, and Sta. Clara became popular
after a baby was born to a childless couple who were childless for a very long time, after
they danced in front of a picture of San Pascual.
Religion
Mainly Roman Catholic, other Christian groups such as Aglipayans, Born-again
Christians, Iglesia ni Cristo, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Islam, and Church of God
International
Getting There
The MacArthur Highway traverses the province from north to south. Most major towns
can be reached through the North Luzon Expressway.
Modes of Transportation
A good number of motor vehicles owned largely by private individuals provide mobility
to Bulacan’s populace. Daily commuters use jeepneys, buses and UV vans going to and
from Manila.
Seaports and Airports
Plaridel Airport
Festivals

Pastillas Festival
Date Month of May
Venue San Miguel, Bulacan
The festival is a tribute to one of the town's famous sweets - pastillas de leche (carabao
milk candies). The town was formerly known as San Miguel de Mayumo, so called
because it was renowned for the sweets made there. Among the events in the festival
are demonstrations on pastillas cooking and the craft of making pabalat, the lacey
pastillas wrappers made of rice paper.
Pulilan Carabao Festival
Date May 14 - 15
Venue Pulilan, Bulacan
An annual festival featuring hundreds of water buffaloes (carabao) parading along the
streets of Pulilan followed by a throng of colorful floats and farming machines - all
celebrating the feat of their patron saint, San Isidro de Labrador. The popular beasts of
burden are cleaned and waxed to an ebony shine, their horns festooned with garlands
of flowers, and made to take a bow before the town church by performing the traditional
genuflection - an incredible feat that never fails to mesmerize local and foreign visitors.
One week before the feast day, a number of agri-related events are held in the town to
primarily focus on and promote the economic development programs of the local
government. Farmers hold contest such as carabao races, best crops competition and
other folk children's games. Prizes are at stake for the best-looking carabao, the most
skillful and the cleanest, the best themed-cart float, among other events.

Obando Fertility Dance

Date May 17 - 19
Venue Obando, Bulacan
Devotees from all over dance their way to find a lover or be rewarded with a child on the
feast days of San Pascual Baylon, Sta. Clara de Asis and La Concepcion de Nuestra
known as Virgen de Salambao every May 17 - 19. Be enthralled by rythmic dances of
men and women accompanied by traditional brass bands - all garbed in Filipiniana attire

GASTRONOMY
Ensaymada
Topped with salted duck egg, butter and lots of cheese and
sugar, this Malolos-style ensaymada with a distinctively browned
bun has been a favorite among locals and tourists visiting the
province of Bulacan.
Inipit
Inipit was coined from the tagalog word to describe the pastry
which is made from 2 layers of chiffon cake filled in between with
thick and sweet custard-like mixture. It also comes in different
flavors such as ube (purple yam), langka (jackfruit), among many
others.

Empanada de Kaliskis
The Empanada de Kaliskis is considered to be a popular,
unique pastry with a golden brown crust resembling fish
scales, hence the kaliskis .
Pastillas de leche

Pastillas de leche are sweet milk candies that are usually served
for dessert. An authentic recipe will require the use of Carabao’s
(water buffalo) milk and cooking is also necessary.

Chicharon

Chicharon is a dish made of fried pork rinds. It is a popular

finger-food usually eaten with vinegar, chopped chilies with
vinegar, bagoong, or pickled papaya called atchara.

Crispy Pata
Filipino dish consisting of deep fried pig trotters or knuckles [1]
served with a soy-vinegar dip. [2] It can be served as party fare or
an everyday
dish . Many restaurants serve boneless pata as a specialty. The
dish is quite similar to the German Schweinshaxe.

ATTTACTIONS
 As one of the nearest provinces in Metro Manila, Bulacan is one of the convenient
places to escape the fast-paced life of the city. The province is not only filled with
historical landmarks but also blessed with nature’s wonders
Barasoain Church
Considered as the "Cradle of Democracy in the East," Our
Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish or Barasoain Church is one of the
most popular tourist sites in Bulacan. The church was
formerly a meeting place for anti-Spanish and anti-colonial illustrados and also the
chosen site of the First Philippines Congress convened on September 15, 1898. It is
located in the province's capital, Malolos City

Pinagrealan Cave
As one of the historical sites in Norzagaray, Bulacan,
Pinagrealan Cave was once used as a hideout of Andres
Bonifacio and the Katipuneros, as well as Emilio Aguinaldo.
It was also said that it was used by the Japanese Imperial
Army when the country was liberated by the Americans. The
subterranean cavern is blessed with natural stalactites,
stalagmites, flowstones and others. Aside from being a
historic site, it is also an ecological tourist spot.

Shrine of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon Parish

This unique church can be found in Bocaue, Bulacan. The
shrine is dedicated to the first Korean Catholic priest Saint
Andrew Kim-Taegon. As Christianity was suppressed in
Korea during the Joseon Dynasty, he fled to Lolomboy,
Bocaue and lived there as a seminarian. The church's
structure and garden surrounding the building will remind
you of South Korea and is a great place to meditate and
pray.

Verdivia Falls

There's so much more to Bulacan than churches and

historic sites. The province also offers natural wonders.
Although it is not as popular as the other waterfall
attractions in the Philippines, Verdivia Falls still offers a
serene atmosphere, perfect for people who would want to
escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Plus, it is accessible, especially via private
vehicle, given that it is near the Metro.

Malangaan Spring and Cave

Also known as the "Marble Cave", Malangaan Cave is
located in Tukod, San Rafael, Bulacan and can be reached
through a two-hour drive. Malangaan is blessed with awe-
striking rock formations, coupled with a stream connected
to a river. There are no registration fees and children often
offer tourists to be their guides without a fixed price. Even
though the site is amazing, vandals are on walls and trash are scattered in several
areas of the cave due to lack of maintenance. Still, it remains to be one Bulacan’s
amazing tourist attractions.

Kaytitinga Falls
This waterfall attraction located in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan can be reached after a
one-hour trek through Mount Balagbag. Tiring as it may seem, the scenic nature viewed
from the mountain makes all the effort worth-while. This natural wonder remains
untouched and to this day, Indigenous people, the Dumagats, still live around the area.

Biak-na-Bato National Park (San Miguel, Bulacan)

Located in the suburbs of San Miguel de Mayumo on the

northern tip of Bulacan, Biak-na-Bato became the refuge of
the revolutionary army that fled Cavite and Batangas.
Today, hanging bridges and staircases connecting rivers
and caves make for a pleasurable exploration.

REFERENCES
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Bulacan-The-Prosperous-Province-
Forged-by-History-and-Heroism
https://panlasangpinoy.com/2010/03/09/milk-candy-pastillas-de-leche-recipe/
https://www.yummy.ph/news-trends/this-empanada-from-malolos-is-one-of-a-kind-
a1757-20181023-lfrm2
https://www.pinoyadventurista.com/2014/05/ensaymada-and-inipit-from-eurobake-
bulacan.html?m=1
https://m.inquirer.net/lifestyle/268854
https://www.bulacan.gov.ph/generalinfo/physicalprofile.php
https://www.travelbook.ph/blog/50-things-bulacan/
https://www.bulacan.gov.ph/tourism/touristspots.php?id=4
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Bulacan-The-Prosperous-Province-
Forged-by-History-and-Heroism
http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=Bulacan&func=all&pid=425&tbl=0
https://www.bulacan.gov.ph/bulacan/history.php
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulacan