Posts Tagged ‘province of Bulacan’

 

 

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BULACAN

 

By Eugene Alvin Villar (seav) – English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=245019

 

Bulacan Province is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the in the island of Luzon, north of Manila.  It 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.

In 1899, the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos, became the birthplace of the First Constitutional Democracy in Asia.  The constitution of the First Philippine Republic by the Malolos Congress was drafted at the Barasoain Church in 1898.  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 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.

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.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Bulacan Province Under Region III

The Historical Province of Bulacan

Historical and Religious Attractions in Bulacan

More Interesting Places to See in Bulacan

Colorful Festivals and Events in Bulacan

Where To Go and Fun Things To Do in Bulacan