Baliuag, Bulacan

Baliuag, Bulacan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Baliwag" redirects here. For the bus transportation company, see Baliwag Transit. Baliuag — Municipality —

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Baliuag Location within the Philippines Coordinates: 14°57′N 120°53′ECoordinates: 14°57′N 120°53′E Country Philippines Region Central Luzon (Region III) Province Bulacan District 2nd District Founded 1752 Barangays 27 Government

• Mayor    Romeo Estrella

Area

• Total    45.05 km2 (17.39 sq mi)

Population (2010)

• Total    143,565
• Density       3,200/km2 (8,300/sq mi)

Time zone PST (UTC+8) ZIP code 3006 Income class 1st Population Census of Baliuag Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1995 103,054 — 2000 119,675 2.99% 2007 136,982 1.93% 2010 143,565 1.56% Baliuag (or Baliwag in Filipino) is a first class highly urban municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 143,565 inhabitants in 25,050 households. Baliuag was founded on 1732 by Augustinian friars and was incorporated by the Spanish Governor-General on 1733.The town was a part of Quingwa (now Plaridel) before. Through the years of Spanish domination, Baliuag was predominantly agricultural. People had to depend on rice farming for main source of livelihood. Orchards and tumanas yielded fruits and vegetables, which were sold in the public market. Commerce and industry also played important contributions to the economy of the people. Buntal hat weaving in Baliuag together with silk weaving popularly known in the world as Thai silk; the manufacturer of cigar cases, pina fibers, petates (mats) and Sillas de Bejucos (cane chairs) all of fine quality became known in many parts of the world. The local market also grew. During the early part of the 19th century Baliuag was already considered one of the most progressive and richest town of Bulacan. The growth of the public market has significantly changed the mode of economy of the town. Baliuag is the major commerce, transportation, entertainment and educational center of Northern Bulacan. With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now part of Manila's built up area which reaches San Ildefonso in its northernmost part. Contents [hide] 1 Barangays 2 The Historic Town of Baliuag 3 Vision 4 Mission 5 Parish churches 5.1 Heritage Saint Agustin of Hippo Parish Church 6 Economic activity 7 External links [edit]Barangays

Baliwag is politically subdivided into 27 barangays. Bagong Nayon - highly urban Barangka Calantipay Catulinan Concepcion - urban Makinabang - urban Matangtubig Pagala - urban Paitan Piel Pinagbarilan Poblacion - highly urban Hinukay Sabang - highly urban San Jose - highly urban San Roque Santa Barbara - highly urban Santo Cristo - highly urban Santo Niño Subic - highly urban Sulivan - urban Tangos - urban Tarcan - urban Tiaong - urban Tibag - highly urban Tilapayong Virgen delas Flores - urban [edit]The Historic Town of Baliuag

Baliuag has a bustling economy, with many shopping centers. Several of the major banks have branches on the town. The town offers the best private education in its area, where its famous and established academic institutions cater to students from as far as Pampanga (to the West), Norzagaray (to the East), Gapan (to the North) and Calumpit (to the South). Baliuag University (B.U) - founded in 1925 and is the first school granted full autonomy in Region 3 by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It offers graduate programs in education, business, library science and nursing. Its undergraduate programs in business administration and accountancy, liberal arts and education are Level 3 accredited. Other offerings which are equally highly accredited by the PACU COA are engineering, nursing, library science, computer studies and hospitality management. It also offers 2-year Voc-Tech, Associate in Health Science as well as kinder, grade school and high school programs, LET review classes, call center training and college evening programs. It is also one of the four IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illness) training school in the Philippines, together with University of the Philippines, University of Sto.Tomas, and St.Paul College Ilo-ilo. St. Mary's College of Baliuag - (St. Mary’s College, St. Mary’s, SMA) is a Catholic school for both boys and girls. It is administered by the Religious of the Virgin Mary, the first pontifically approved congregation for women in the Philippines. It was formerly called Escuela Catolica de Baliuag, and was founded in 1912. It is located along Benigno Aquino Avenue and Racelis Street, Poblacion, Baliuag, Bulacan. It provides Preparatory, Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary education. Baliuag is also a transportation hub. Public transportation to Pampanga to the west, and Nueva Ecija to the north, is easily accessible. The Head Office of Baliwag Transit, one of the largest bus company in the Philippines is located in Baliuag, along Cagayan Valley Road, Brgy. Sabang. There are three (3) major transport lines in the municipality: The Baliuag-Candaba (Benigno S. Aquino Avenue) road going to Pampanga (from the Downtown Baliuag to Candaba Town Proper), the Old Cagayan Valley road (Calle Rizal) and the Dona Remedios Trinidad Highway (Daang Maharlika) going to Manila and Nueva Ecija. The town is 52 kilometers north of Manila. Which takes usually one (1) hour in term of travel time. Baliuag is also the home of the only self-supporting clock tower in Bulacan. Baliuag is the place where the first elections in the Far East were held (1899). Baliuag is famous for its Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions. As of 2012, Boasting 95 carros or carrozas (floats) with life-size Santos (statues) showcasing events from the life and passion of Christ.

A buntal hat (weaving started in 1907 and 1909 at Baliuag, made of the finest buntal fiber (extracted from Polyandrococos, buri palm tree).[1]. Another famous in Baliuag is its Buntal Hat Festival that is simultaneously celebrated with Mother's Day annually. Colorful and grandiose decorations and street dancing are the highlights of this celebration. On December 12, 2008, SM City Baliwag opened. It is situated at DRT Highway (beside Prominenza), Brgy. Pagala. On July 30, 2010, Wilcon Depot located at DRT Highway opened its first store in Bulacan. Unknown to many, Bustos, the neighboring town of Baliuag was once a part of Baliuag. [edit]Vision

A peaceful and self-reliant community with an efficient and sufficient infrastructure facilities on a globally competitive and progressive economy, that gives efficient delivery of basic services and socio-economic development and is geared towards the promotion of sustainable economic growth in an ecologically balanced city-like environment, guided and administered by a just, democratic, decisive and God-fearing leadership. [edit]Mission

With this vision, the municipal governance is committed to achieve a community that is safe to live with in an environment that is complete with basic facilities and economy with sustainable growth on a city-like balance habitat. [edit]Parish churches

Baliuag at present has five parishes and one quasi-parish : Virgen delas Flores - Virgen delas Flores, Baliuag, Bulacan Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary - Makinabang, Baliuag, Bulacan Sagrada Familia - Tangos, Baliuag, Bulacan Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - Rio Vista Subdivision, Sabang, Baliuag, Bulacan and Immaculate Conception - Concepcion, Baliuag, Bulacan - (Quasi-Parish) Nuestra Señora delas Flores Parish (Virgen delas Flores, Baliwag) [edit]Heritage Saint Agustin of Hippo Parish Church

Façade of the Saint Agustin of Hippo Parish Church. The Saint Agustin of Hippo Parish is a heritage Church located in Plaza Naning, Poblacion, 03006 Baliuag, Bulacan, Philippines. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Malolos, a Vicariate of St. Augustine of Hippo. Constructed between 1769 to 1774, the architectural style is renaissance. The Baliuag church is Baroque as seen on the facade and interiors. Dramatic tension is created by the interplay of volumes and openings. The Practico is the latest addition which mars the complete layout of style.[2][3] In 1769-1774, the Church was built by Father Gregorio Giner. The present structure, probably the second or third church to be built, for it suffered considerable damage during the earthquake 1880. It was rebuilt using mortar and stone by Father Esteban Diaz. 1866 – the Bell Tower completed by Father Matias Novoa. July 19,1880 – Damaged by an Earthquake and repaired by Father Thomas Gresa.[4][5] The Parish Church of San Agustin is striking not only for its massiveness but also for its lofty and airy bell tower. The facade is said to be baroque. It has two levels topped by a triangle pediment. The huge, unharmonized relief at the lower portion of the belfry was only a latter addition that entailed covering up the circular window. Unfortunately, the facade is marred by a huge portico that blocks out a good view of the front including the main doors with its simple but elegant decorations. Equally disturbing is the current state of the stones and bricks that are in danger of pulverizing as the protective paletada is no longer present. This can be readily seen at the right niche wherein portions of the decorative carvings have started to disintegrate. The church is showing its age, too. [6] The Church was partially restored, to wit (as written on 3 Historical Markers): Altar of the Immaculate Concepcion (Patio was erected on May 7, 2003, St. Augustine Charity Clinic) 1993 Town Fiesta Restoration of the Facade of the Church Parish Refectory to its old Spanish look 1972 Town Fiesta Restoration of the "Silungan" (Canopy).

The Saint Agustin of Hippo Parish Church Image Gallery[show]

[edit]Economic activity

Major Industries Garments Pyrotechnics Food/Food Processing Furniture Swine Chicken Production Major Products Bakeries Native Delicacies Average Crime Rate: 9.72% Crime Solution Efficiency: 98.45%

Municipality of Baliuag, Bulacan

Baliuag Old Municipal Hall

The century-old Sentro ng Kalinangan at Kasaysayan, the town's museum, was once the town's municipal hall.

Savemore Supermarket at D&E Tolentino Bldg. which also houses ACSAT, Goldilocks and Frappino

Giant Buntal Hat at SM Baliuag, for 2012 Buntal Hat Festival

[edit]External links

Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article Baliuag. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Baliuag, Bulacan Local Government Unit: Municipality of Baliuag Baliwag.Net: The Official Online Tambayan of Baliwag Philippine Standard Geographic Code 2000 Philippine Census Information 2007 Philippine Census Information Photos of the Saint Augustine Parish church, Baliuag gmanews.tv/video, Saksi: Conjoined twins born in Baliuag, Bulacan - 31 January 2008 2008 Holy Week Celebration and Procession Baliwag Official Site

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