Marilao, Bulacan

Marilao
Municipality

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Map of Bulacan showing the location of Marilao
Marilao

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°45′29″N 120°56′53″E / 14.75806°N 120.94806°E / 14.75806; 120.94806Coordinates: 14°45′29″N 120°56′53″E / 14.75806°N 120.94806°E / 14.75806; 120.94806
Country Philippines
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Bulacan
District 4th District
Founded 1796
Barangays 16
Government[1]
 • Mayor Juanito "Tito" H. Santiago (LP)
Area[2]
 • Total 33.74 km2 (13.03 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 185,624
 • Density 5,500/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
 • Registered Voters 87,282
 • Poverty rate Decrease 2.8%
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 3019
Dialing code +63 (0)44
Income class 1st class urban
Electricity Manila Electric Company
• Consumption 132.66 million kWh (2003)
Website www.marilao.gov.ph

Marilao is a first class, highly urban municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2010 NSO census, it has a population of 185,624 inhabitants.[3] With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is part of Manila's built-up area which reaches San Ildefonso on its northernmost part.

Marilao is one of the 21 Philippine municipalities, informally called "League of 21", that have met the requirements for cityhood set by the Constitution and Local Government Code of the Republic of the Philippines and as agreed upon by the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP).

History

Long before the establishment as an independent town Marilao traces its origin as a little as a barrio.It was initially a Barrio of Meycauayan and the Franciscan Missionaries from Meycauayan built a visita dedicated to San Miguel Arcangel.

In April 21, 1796, the Barrio of Marilao was established as a pueblo as approved by the Alcalde Mayor of Bulacan and the Franciscan friars of Meycauayan with the approval of Archbishop of Manila, the visita of San Miguel Arcangel became a Town Church where Padre Vicente de Talavera was its parish priest.

Municipal government

Town Hall Plaza

Just as the national government, the municipal government of Marilao is divided into three branches: executive, legislative and judiciary. The judicial branch is administered solely by the Supreme Court of the Philippines. The LGUs have control of the executive and legislative branch.

The executive branch is composed of the mayor and the barangay captain for the barangays.[4] The legislative branch is composed of the Sangguniang Bayan (town assembly), Sangguniang Barangay (barangay council), and the Sangguniang Kabataan for the youth sector.

In 2013, a new municipal hall was built at Barangay Patubig, which houses the Mayor's office, among other departments.

Past Mayors of Marilao

- Martin Villarica (1913-1919)
- Ceferino Santiago (1919-1922)
- Canuto Santo Tomas (1922-1925)
- Agripino San Miguel (1925-1928)
- Honorio Ramos (1928-1931)
- Miguel Villarica* (1931-1934)
- Ricardo de Vera (1934-1937)
- Andres Roxas (1937-1940)
- Miguel Villarica** (1941-1944)
- Benito Sta. Rosa (1945-1946)
- Justino Cruz (1946-1947)
- Miguel Villarica*** (1948-1951)
- Mario Santiago**** (1956-1971)
- Nicanor Guillermo (1972-1984)
- Abelardo T. Dalmacio 1984 - 1986
- Mario De Guzman Villarica (1986-1987)
- Israel Guevarra (1987-1988)
- Abelardo T. Dalmacio (1988-1992)
- Epifanio Guillermo* (1992-1995)
- Leoncio Duran, Jr.****(1995-2004)
- Epifanio Guillermo** (2004-2013)

- Juanito "Tito" H. Santiago (2013–Present)

1*First Term
2*Second Term
3*Third Term
4* Consecutive Terms

Barangays

Marilao is politically subdivided into 16 urban barangays.[5]

No. Barangay Population
2010[3]		 Classification
1 Abangan Norte 8,665 Urban
2 Abangan Sur 9,788 Urban
3 Ibayo 6,584 Highly Urban
4 Lambakin 37,007 Urban
5 Lias 12,038 Urban
6 Loma de Gato 46,286 Urban / Most Populous
7 Nagbalon 3,766 Urban
8 Patubig 6,113 Highly Urban
9 Poblacion 1st 1,661 Urban
10 Poblacion 2nd 5,536 Highly Urban / Town Center
11 Prenza 1st 5,827 Urban
12 Prenza 2nd 6,507 Urban
13 Santa Rosa 1st 9,921 Urban
14 Santa Rosa 2nd 8,510 Urban
15 Saog 11,445 Highly Urban
16 Tabing-ilog 5,970 Highly Urban

Elected Officials

Marilao Public Market

Demographics

Population Census of Marilao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 56,361—    
1995 68,761+3.80%
2000 101,017+8.60%
2007 160,452+6.59%
2010 185,624+5.45%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Attractions and festivals

SM City Marilao
Divine Mercy Shrine in Brgy. Santa Rosa

St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church

St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church

The April 21, 1796, (Heritage) St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church was erected by Padre Vicente de Talavera. Its construction started in 1848 and was finished in 1868. The church was burnt in 1899, rebuilt in 1902 and 1922 and finally in 1967 by Fr. José M.Salas.

The Parish celebrates its Patronal Feasts on May 8 and September 29. Its 28th Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Alberto D.J. Santiago succeeded Fr. Avelino G. Santos. Under Parochial Vicar, Fr. Francis Protacio S. Cortez III,OSA.[6] It is hundred years old spiritual edifice in Poblacion I considered as “place marker” and serve as “point of orientation” to the local residents and visitors.[7]

St Michael the Archangel Parish is under the jurisdiction of the Latin Rite Diocese of Malolos, a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Manila canonically erected in 1961. The mother church of the Diocese is the Malolos Cathedral located in Malolos City, Bulacan.

Himig ng Marilao

The Himig ng Marilao (Marilao Hymn) is the official municipal anthem of Marilao. Composed by Gener Javier, it is used in civic occasions such as school/municipal flag ceremonies and the inauguration of new officials.

Himig ng Marilao Literal English translation

Masdán mo ang bayan ko,
Marilao, mahál kong bayan
Sagana sa biyayà ng Poóng Maykapál.

Ang bawat mámamayan,
ay pag-asa ng kaniyáng Ináng Bayan,
Kahit na mapasaán man,
Ay iyong ikararangál.

Bayan ko ay may dangál,
Ligaya kong siya'y mapaglingkurán,
Sa puso't diwà ako'y nakákintál,
Ang iyóng kagitingan!

KORO:
Ito ang bayan ko! Marilao, Marilao, Marilao!
Tuwina ay may pagpapalâ, Bayan ng Bulacan! (bis)

See my town,
Marilao, my belovèd town
Abundant in the graces of the Lord God.

Every citizen,
Is the hope of his Motherland,
Wherever they may be,
Shall be your honour.

My town hath honour,
'Tis my joy to serve her,
In my heart and soul are marked
your valour!

Chorus:
This is my town! Marilao, Marilao, Marilao!
Ever-blessèd, Town of Bulacan! (bis)

(Note: The hymn is customarily sung in full twice.)

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "Province: BULACAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  4. ↑ http://www.dilg.gov.ph/pdf/LGC%20Book%203.pdf Local Government Code of the Philippines, Book III, Department of Interior and Local Government official website
  5. ↑ Bulacan, Philippines: Marilao, Bulacan: General Info
  6. ↑ Diocese of Malolos
  7. ↑ http://www.church.nfo.ph/list-of-parishes-roman-catholic-diocese-of-malolos/

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