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eel the heart and soul of the Philippines in Bulacan.
Its history and tradition,

its land, culture and its people. Truly a melting pot of the past and the present,
the old and the new, the countryside and the urban. Bulacan is noted as the land of
heroes, beautiful women, progressive cooperatives, and small and medium-scale
industries. It is also known for excellent craftsmanship in making jewelry, leather
craft, buntal hats, pyrotechnics, bone in-laid furniture and garments. Bulacan also
has emerged into a reputable resort haven of Luzon. Just a few minutes north of
Manila by car, Bulacan resorts provide an accessible and welcome respite from the
pressures of city life.
Bulacan, officially called the Province of Bulacan 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 in August 15, 1578. It has 569 barangays from 21 municipalities and 3
component cities (Malolos, the capital city; Meycauayan; and San Jose del Monte).
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 very first Philippine
Republic in 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 1899, the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos was 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.
Bulacan has fast become an ideal tourist destination and an essential player in the
tourism of the Philippines, 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.
Brief 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 coming 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."
Tourist Attractions
HISTORICAL
Balagtas Monument (Balagtas, Bulacan)
Built in honor of Francisco "Balagtas" Baltazar, Father of Tagalog Poetry, whose

masterpiece "Florante at Laura" is very popular.
Biak-na-Bato Cave (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.
Bulacan Old Train Station (Guiguinto, Bulacan)
Built in 1661, the Estacion de Guiguinto (Guiguinto Train Station) is the town's
most acclaimed historical landmark and heritage site. It was upon this site that
the Katipuneros (Filipino guerillas during the Spanish Regime) ambushed a train
from Dagupan, killing six friars, including the parish friar of Guiguinto, Fr.
Leocadio Sanchez, and a Spanish doctor. The incident inspired Severino Reyes to
author the novel �Opera Walang Sugat� which was later made into a movie entitled
�Walang Sugat.�
Calumpit Bridge (Calumpit, Bulacan)
Site of the first battle between Filipino and American soldiers during the retreat
of Aguinaldo to the Ilocos Region.
Casa Real Shrine (Malolos City, Bulacan)
The shrine was built in 1580 and served as the seat of the government of the town
of Malolos during the Spanish and American occupation. It also served as the office
of the National Museum and National Printing Press during the first Philippine
Republic where the revolutionary organs La Independencia, El Heraldo de la
Rovolucion, Kalayaan and Kaibigan ng Bayan were printed. At present, it is a museum
and library under the administration of the National Historical Institute. It was
restored in 1852.s

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eel the heart and soul of the Philippines in Bulacan.

Its history and tradition,

Bulacan, officially called the Province of Bulacan or simply Bulacan Province, is a

Balagtas Monument (Balagtas, Bulacan)

Built in honor of Francisco "Balagtas" Baltazar, Father of Tagalog Poetry, whose

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