Bulacan (San Rafael) | province, second-level administrative division

Philippines / Central Luzon / Akle / San Rafael
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Province of Bulacan

Bulacan, officially called the Province of Bulacan (or Lalawigan ng Bulacan in Filipino) or simply Bulacan Province, is a 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 on the 15th day of August 1578.

It has 568 barangays from twenty-one (21) municipalities and three (3) component cities (Malolos City, the capital; Meycauayan City; and San Jose del Monte City). Bulacan is located immediately north of Metropolitan Manila. Bordering Bulacan are the provinces of Pampanga to the west, Nueva Ecija to the north, Aurora and Quezon to the east, & 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). In 1899, the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos City (capital city) 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 Bulakeño (or Bulakenyo in Filipino)—are 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.

Dubbed as the "Northern Gateway from Manila," Bulacan is indeed an ideal investment destination owing largely to the following factors: Strategic Location; Highly Productive Human Resources; Abundant Natural Resources; Well-Developed Infrastructure Support; Reasonable Cost for Doing Business; Effective Government and Private Sector Partnership for Investments; Favorable Peace and Order Situation; and Attractive Investments Incentives.

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.

Bulacan is subdivided into 21 municipalities and 3 cities:

-Angat
-Balagtas (Bigaa)
-Baliuag
-Bocaue
-Bulacan
-Bustos
-Calumpit
-Doña Remedios Trinidad
-Guiguinto
-Hagonoy
-Malolos City (component city)
-Marilao
-Meycauayan City (component city)
-Norzagaray
-Obando
-Pandi
-Paombong
-Plaridel
-Pulilan
-San Ildefonso
-San Jose del Monte City (component city)
-San Miguel
-San Rafael
-Santa Maria

Image Details:
1. Logo
2. Biak na Bato National Park
3. Angat Dam
4. Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes
5. Pulilan Butterfly Haven
6. Jed's Island Resort
7. Barasoain Church
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   14°58'47"N   121°0'44"E

Comments

  • yeah it's really cheaper compared to fireworks manufactured in china. The quality is better and it's more safer. Chinese products are all substandard so please let us not patron any of their products, let's just support our own..
  • my great grand parents and grand parents are from bulacan, i really want to meet all my relative but i havent had any chance.,
  • my pamangkin is here just i go 2 hrs.
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