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Malolos

Country
Philippines
State
Bulacan
City
Malolos
Type of Location
Multiple
About Location

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Places to Visit
How to Reach

By Air

Airports nearest to Malolos are sorted by the distance to the airport from the city centre.

Plaridel Airport (distanced approximately 7.7 km)
Masalembo Airport (distanced approximately 21 km)
Floridablanca Airport (distanced approximately 38 km)
Sangley Point Airport (distanced approximately 40 km)
Cavite City Sangley Point NAS Airport (distanced approximately 40 km)

By Bus

Bus terminals of Baliuag Transit, California Bus Line, Sampaguita Liner and Royal Eagle are in Baliuag, Balagtas and Hagonoy.The main bus lines of Philippine Rabbit, Victory Liner, Aladdin Transit that originate from their main terminals in Manila, Pasay and Quezon City and travel northward to cities and towns in Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales pass through Bulacan via the Tabang exit.Other bus companies that travel to Bulacan include Baliwag Transit, First North Luzon, Five Star, Agila Transport, Phil. Corinthian, Mersan, Mayamy, RJ Express.

By Road

The province is linked with Metro Manila primarily through the North Luzon Expressway and Manila North Road (better known as the MacArthur Highway) which crosses the province into Pampanga and western part of Northern Luzon (western Central Luzon, Ilocos and Cordillera Administrative Region).While taking the Cagayan Valley Road in Guiguinto, the road leads to Nueva Ecija and to the eastern part of Northern Luzon (eastern Central Luzon and Cagayan Valley Region).Bulacan will be accessed by the future C-6 Road connecting the provinces of Rizal and Cavite and the cities of Taguig, Paranaque and Muntinlupa in Metro Manila.

Key places to visit
Malolos Cathedral, Singkaban Festival, Santo Nino de Malolos, Pista ng Santisima Trinidad, Barasoain Museum, Casa Real de Malolos, The Kalayaan Tree, Gregorio del Pilar's Tomb


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Places to Visit

Malolos Cathedral

is the ecclesiastical seat of the Diocese of Malolos in the Philippines.The image can not be described separated from its dwelling, the Cathedral-Minor Basilica of Malolos.With the endless throng of devotees who flock for novena and masses, this is the story of this historical and beautiful edifice.The Augustinian missionaries arrived at barrio Canalate in 1580.From a small chapel, a bigger one was built which was recognized in the records of the Augustinian chapter of 1580.Placed under the mantle of the Immaculate Conception, Malolos was made a parish in 1673 with Fr. Francisco Lopez as its curate.The statue of the Immaculate Conception at the Sanctuary of the Cathedral was replicated a number of times with fiberglass.An elite replica of the said statue was first displayed at the right of the Sanctuary, at the middle, beside the statues of Saint Joachim at Saint Peter patriarch at nearly its feast around December 8 2007.

Singkaban Festival

a festival of arts and culture in honor of Capitol's patron saint, "Our Lady of Victory" showcasing the traditional arts of "Balagtasan", "Kundiman" and folk dances amidst of the Singkaban arches.The festival is celebrated in every second week of September which is in conjunction with the "Linggo ng Bulakan".Linggo ng Bulacan (Held during September 8–15) A province-wide week-long celebration consisting of various colourful cultural presentations, art and culinary exhibits, arts and skills contests and the prestigious annual Dangal ng Lipi Awards Night.Yearly its activities vary depending upon the chosen theme for the year.This festival is named after the special "BAMBOO ART" abundantly known to the Bulacan province especially in Malolos and Hagonoy.

Santo Nino de Malolos

this is held during the last Sunday of January.The biggest expression of devotion of the Holy Child Jesus in the Luzon island, celebrated every last Sunday of January.The festivities begin with an exhibit of "Santo Nino" (Holy Child) and culminate in a grand procession of hundreds of folk, antique and new statues of the Holy Child different manifestations e.g. as shepherd boy, as keeper of the world as a sleeping child etc.

Pista ng Santisima Trinidad

held annually on Trinity Sunday, it is commonly called Pista ng Barihan because the barangays of Santisima Trinidad and Pinagbakahan were once annexed to Barangay Barihan.This fiesta features the procession of three, highly-venerated antique icons of the Holy Trinity, together with other holy images from across the province.

Barasoain Museum

located across the hall of the Barasoain Convent is managed by the National Historical Institute.Its corridors are hung with historical photographs of Bulacan and different rooms relate how democracy was established in the country.Open daily, 8am-5pm.Admission is free.The church and convent were declared as a National Landmark on August 1, 1973 under Presidential Decree No. 260 and both underwent a thorough restoration under the supervision of the National Historical Commission.Museo Diocesano de Malolos also at the Barasoain Convent, is managed by the Malolos Diocese.It houses relics and religious items such as original 19th century baptismal records of Marcelo Hilario (a.k.a. Marcelo H. del Pilar), Francisco Baltazar (a.k.a. Francisco Balagtas) and Gregorio del Pilar; a bone fragment of San Vicente Ferrer encased in glass; priestly robes embroidered with gold-plated silver threads, antique prayer cards and altar frontals from different churches.

Casa Real de Malolos

a large old Spanish house was built in 1580 and was the former residence and office of the gobernadorcillo and the site of the Imprenta Nacional, the printing press of the 1896 Constitution and the Heraldo de Revolucion.It became the seat of the American military government, a hospital in 1923, an annex to the Bulacan High School and was the Japanese Chamber of Commerce headquarters during the Japanese Occupation.Renovated during the tenure of President Diosdado Macapagal.It is now the Malolos City Library and Museum.It was restored and maintained by the National Historical Institute and now and contains priceless artifacts and memorabilia.Currently a museum holding relics of the 21 Women of Malolos.

The Kalayaan Tree

a 12-m. high Siar tree during the First Philippine Republic.President Aguinaldo and other of his Officials,holds some important meetings under this tree located in front of the Malolos Church.Kalayaan is the Filipino word for freedom.

Gregorio del Pilar's Tomb

located at the front plaza of Bulacan Provincial Capitol, containing the remains of the young general,topped with equestrian statue of the hero of Tirad Pass.

Right Time to Visit

September - February
April - August

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