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By: Juliana Francheska P. Gonzales DO "PAGPAG" AFTER ATTENDING A WAKE This belief is known as "pagpag" (the shaking off of dirt). In the context of a wake, it refers to traveling somewhere else after the wake before returning home to shake off the spirit of the dead. The superstitions surrounding wakes are still usually observed by Filipinos today. Another says that the deceased's family should not leave visitors at the door when saying their goodbyes, as this represents dropping them off at their own death. And, while giving food at wakes (whether substantial meals or light snacks) is typical in the Philippines, visitors should avoid taking anything home with them (even a small piece of candy), as this is a sign of inviting disaster. BRIDE SHOULDN'T TRY HER GOWN BEFORE THE BIG DAY Another wedding myth is that the bride should never try on her gown before the big day. This is considered to bring bad luck and result in the union being canceled. SIBLINGS SHOULD NOT MARRY WITHIN A YEAR OF ONE OTHER This superstition is known as "sukob," and it recommends against siblings marrying in the same year since the two marriages are thought to split the luck. Another sort of sukob forbids weddings happening within a year of the death of a close relative. Trying to force it is considered unlucky. RESPECTING THE ELEMENTALS Many superstitions still exist today when it comes to such creatures. When traveling through areas where elementals are known to inhabit, one of the most common customs is to say "tabi tabi po" (excuse me). Anthills and Balete trees are common examples of these places. Failure to do so may result in an unexplained illness that can only be healed by an albularyo (folk healer).

By: Ann Valerie T. Dayao BOCAUE RIVER FESTIVAL known as Bocaue Pagoda Festival is a religous Celebration Celebrates in Bocaue, Bulacan.It is known for its river procession thet we're dedicated to the roman catholic ,the holy cross of Wawa(Krus sa Wawa). The Bocaue River Festival's devotion is connected to the Holy Cross of Wawa (Krus sa Wawa), a wooden item found flowing in the Wawa section of the Bocaue River during an onslaught of a typhoon in 1850. Said by the local legends, A drowning woman was saved after holding into the cross of Wawa. CROSS OF SITIO TORIL is probably the oldest religious relic in the town of Meycauayan, Bulacan in the Philippines. It is crafted in the late Baroque style and is dated by Philippine church history expert Regalado Trota Jose at around the late 17th century. Although it may be the oldest church relic found in Meycauayan, it is doubtful that it came from the parish founders Diego de Oropesa and Juan Plasencia. Good Friday Procession in Baliuag, Bulacan Good Friday processions in Baliuag or Holy Week procession in Baliuag, Bulacan is an event taking place in Holy Week, in a traditional Roman Catholic culture of the St. Augustine Parish Church of Baliuag. In the Philippines, Good Friday is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. The Most MIRACULOUS BIGLANG AWA (Tagalog, "Prompt Mercy/Succor", not to be confused with Our Lady of Perpetual Succor or Our Lady of Prompt Succor) is a Catholic icon enshrined in the town of Pulilan, Bulacan in the Philippines. An object of devotion in the province and Central Luzon, it is in private hands and dates to at least the 18th century. OBANDO FERTILITY RITES is a Catholic Festival Celebrated every May in Obando, Bulacan. People who Join the festival wears the traditional costumes,dancing and singing in the town street to honour the Obando's three patron saint: San Pacual, Santa Clara, and Nuestra Senorita de Salambao. The festival held for 3 days, The 17th of May is for the St. Paschial baylon, May 18 for St. Claire of Assisi and May 19 for The lady of Salambao. The three days Festival begins with morning masses. OUR LADY OF SALAMBAO is a Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated in Obando, Bulacan, Philippines. The Virgin Mary under this title is venerated as the local patroness of fishing, owing to the image's discovery in a salambáw, a type of big fishing net supported by bamboo crosspieces and mounted on a raft. The feast of Our Lady of Salambáo is on 19 May, which is the last day of a triduum honouring the triad of saints. Spread across the triduum are the Rites, which constitute masses and processions where devotees of both sexes joyfully dance the fandango in supplication for a child and of good livelihood and harvest. LIPUTAN FLUVIAL PARADE is a Festival Celebrated in Meycuayan,Bulacan every 1st or 2nd week of May depending the tide.This Bulacan festival is known for the fluvial parade celebrating the “Kapistahan ng Mahal na Señor.This Barrio Fiesta in Meycuayan is said to be the most popular Fiesta in the city of Meycuayan,Bulacan. The Festival starts early in the morning with the image of the Mahal na Senor is Placed in a boad called "Pagoda".The Pagoda sails aroun the Meycuayan River, Accomponied by the Parishioners in a smaller boat"bangka".

By: Gabriel Eric Bagtas The Philippines is famous for its lively culture, rich history, and famous war heroes. Our country's colonialism created some of its most courageous citizens. Those interested in learning more about our country's national heroes frequently visit the provinces of Bulacan in Luzon. Aside from historical landmarks, these locations provide a balanced blend of rural and urban landscapes. Their characteristics are most likely why the so-called "land of the heroes" became a popular destination for individuals seeking to escape Metro Manila Marcelo H. Del Pilar Marcelo H. del Pilar was born on August 30, 1850 in Bulakan, Bulacan, Philippines. He grew up to be one of the greatest propagandists, using his pen to seek Philippine independence. In 1882, he was appointed editor of the newspaper Diariong Tagalog, which sharply condemned the way the Spaniards controlled the government and treatedthe people. Plaridel, his pen name, authored satires against the Spanish friars, most notably "Dasalan at Tuksuhan" and "Kaiingat Kayo." In Spain, he succeeded Graciano Lopez Jaena as Editor of La Solidaridad, the mouthpiece of propagandists advocating for Filipino reforms. However, illness prevented him from maintaining the role for an extended period of time. Tuberculosis quickly weakened him. He died on July 4, 1896, apart from his family, in Barcelona, Spain. Gregorio Del Pilar Gregorio del Pilar, one of the most romantic people in Philippine history and the Revolutionary Army's youngest general, was born on November 14, 1875 in San Jose, Bulacan. Gregorio del Pilar is known as the "Hero of Tirad Pass" With only a few soldiers, the young commander fought and pushed back the formidable invading Americans, allowing Aguinaldo plenty of time to flee the conquerors. Although the battle was one-sided, Gregorio del Pilar fought bravely. And he paid with his life for his heroism. On that fatal day, December 2, 1899, he was commanding Aguinaldo's rear guard when he was shot and died. Francisco "Balagtas" Baltazar Francisco Balagtas y de la Cruz, often known as Francisco Baltazar, was a notable Filipino poet during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. For his impact on Filipino writing, he is largely regarded as one of the greatest Filipino literary laureates. He died at the age of 73 due to pneumonia and old age. Isidoro Torres On April 10, 1886, he was born in Matimbo, Malolos, Bulacan. He was suspected of plotting to kill the parish priest, who collected high church fees from the parishioners, when he was 16 years old. He founded numerous Katipunan chapters in Bulacan. When the revolution began, he was among the revolutionaries who fled their homes in Bulacan and moved his family to the jungle. On January 23, 1899, he led the 6,000-strong Filipino army in the parade for the opening of the Philippine Republic. He was also a revolutionary leader who battled against the Americans. On December 5, 1928, he died at the age of 62. Mariano Ponce Mariano Ponce was born in Baliuag, Bulacan, on March 22, 1863, the eldest of the seven children of Mariano Ponce and Maria Collantes de los Santos. He joined Jose Rizal, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Lopez Jaena, and other patriots in the crusade for the needed Philippine reforms. He assisted Lopez Jaena in founding La Solaridad in Barcelona on February 12, 1889. As managing editor, he wrote regularly for La Solidaridad on history, politics, sociology and travel under various pseudonyms, some of which were Naning, Kalipulako, and Tigbalang. When the revolution broke out in 1896, he was imprisoned in Barcelona for 48 hours on suspicion of having connections with the uprising. In 1898, Aguinaldo appointed him as diplomatic representative of the First Republic to Japan where he met his Japanese wife, Okiyo Udanwara. While enrooted to China to visit his old friend, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, whose biography he published in 1914, he died in the Civil Hospital in Hong Kong, on May 23, 1918. His remains are now in the Cementerio del Norte, Manila. Trinidad Tecson She was born on November 18, 1848 at San Miguel, Bulacan. She was given the title “Mother of Biak-na-Bato” by Gen. Aguinaldo. Along with three other companions, she went to the courthouse in Kalookan to seize firearms. They overpowered the Guardia Civil and carried away their guns. She also fought with the revolutionaries in 12 battles under five Filipino generals and organized group of women to nurse wounded Filipino soldiers. She died on January 28, 1928.

By: Khristen Jenica Pulumbarit Do you Love Dancing? Because then you’ll want to read more about this as I talk about Bulacan’s folk dances. Filipinos can be popular for their dancing skills and I am telling you bulacan is a part of them. It may not be the most well known province for its dances but the meaning behind it will get you really interested. Obando Fertility Rites This specific dance that a lot of couples who wish for a child go to obando bulacan for them to participate in Obando Fertility Rites, it’s a dance ritual held every year during the month of may to the tune of musical instruments made out of bamboo materials, One of the highlights of this ritualistic festival is the dancing of couples with no children. These couples will take part in an old dance believed to enhance reproduction and childbearing, hence the name of the festival. Bulaklakan Next is the dance similar to the name of the province called “Bulaklakan” –a dance of floral garlands, dedicated to the Virgin Mary during the Roman Catholic celebration of their holy week. It is performed widely during the month of early May. “Bulaklakan” refers to green orchids and other flowering plants. There may not be a lot of folk dances that originated from Bulacan but regardless of that, the ones that were made are still legendary and has a lot of story behind it so hopefully bulakenyos and even non bulakenyos continue to dance and appreciate it for them to also pass it to the upcoming future generations and to also keep the culture alive.

By: Summer Andrea Beatriz J. Ocoma Bulacan is famed for its heroes, beautiful women, innovative cooperatives, and small and medium-sized industries. It's also noted for its outstanding artistry in the creation of jewelry, leather crafts, buntal hats, and other more. Let's get right to the point. Here are some Bulacan accessories that will help you spice your outfits. Jewelries In Bulacan, jewelry making is concentrated in the municipality of Meycauayan. Meycauayan, Bulacan has long been known as the Jewelry Capital of the Philippines due to its availability of small, cottage-style businesses producing precious metal jewelry such as gold and precious and semi-precious stones such as lab grown diamonds, colorful gemstones, and pearls. Precious metal jewelry made of gold is the major product of the Philippines. Silver jewelry comprise a smaller portion of the business but is steadily increasing. Unworked or worked pearls, cut and polished diamonds, and colorful gemstones such as emerald, rubies, and sapphires in loose form are examples of pearls, precious stones, and semi-precious stones. They vary in size, color, cut, clarity, and luster, just like pearls. Diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and pearls are examples of precious stones. All other gemstones are classified as semi-precious. Buntal Hats The buntal hat weaving industry began in Baliwag, Bulacan way back during pre-war years. The introduction of the hat weaving industry turned half of the hat weavers in Baliwag and neighboring warriors to the making of buntal hats instead of bamboo hats. The Buntal hat is a traditional straw hat from the Philippines woven from fibers extracted from the petioles of buri palm leaves. They also held "Buntal Festivals," which featured a job fair, painting contest, concerts, buntal hat santacruzan, street dance, the search for Lakambini ng Baliwag, and exhibits of goods made from woven buntal fibers. Leather Crafts Bulacan's leather crafting industry is particularly promising for a range of bags, wallets, leather shoes, and small leather accessory items. Waste leather scrapes from export assembly firms in free trade zones have inspired local tailors to create cleverly fashioned new goods. The tanning industry is one of Bulacan Province's largest employment. The tanning industry was initially established in the Philippines in 1903, at Meycauayan, Bulacan. It was thought that Chinese craftsmen developed the old method of tanning leather in the province. Meycauayan is home to the majority of these businesses, making it the Philippines' tanning capital. Not only is Meycauayan close to raw materials, but it is also close to the finished leather market, which includes footwear in Marikina, leather goods in Metro Manila and suburbs, and the export processing area in Bataan.

By: Caitlyn Rose Apuntar Bulakenyo vocabulary are Tagalog terms that are regularly used in Bulacan but are not as frequent in everyday conversations in the country's other Tagalog-speaking provinces. These words may also be known in other Tagalog-speaking provinces. However, these are not used as frequently or in the same context as they are in Bulacan. Bulakenyos are characterized as being poetic and having a strong affection for the Tagalog language, which helps to preserve the language's grace. The title of this Bulakenyo vocabulary, 'pumarine,' is one of the most common Bulakenyo expressions that means to come here. Study up on your Filipino / Tagalog by reading through these 10 examples of Bulakenyo vocabulary. 1. Inin Meaning / English Translation: Inin – to be fully cooked / fully ready (as in rice). Example: Na-inin na po ang sinaing. Maaari na po tayong kumain. (The rice is fully cooked. We can now all eat.) 2. Supil Meaning / English Translation: supil – headband. Example: Ang ganda ng supil nya. (Her headband looks nice.) 3. Kilik Meaning / English Translation: kilik – to carry against one’s hips. Example: Paki kilik nga ang aking sanggol. (Please carry my baby.) 4. Pangko Meaning / English Translation: pangko – carried in one’s arms. Example: Paki pangko ang prinsesa at inaantok na. (Please carry my princess as she is already sleepy.) 5. Tahip Meaning / English Translation: tahip – up and down movement of rice grains being winnowed on a flat basket to remove the rice hulls / husks. Example: Tahipin mo na ang bigas para mas malinis ang isasaing mamaya. (Winnow the rice already to remove the hulls, so that it’s cleaner when we cook it later.) 6. Hilam Meaning / English Translation: hilam – pain in the eyes due to accidental application of soap / other chemicals, as if while washing the face (hilamos) Example: Aray! Nahilam ako. (Ouch! My eyes are in pain as the soap got into my eyes.) 7. Paragan Meaning / English Translation: paragan – tuck in; (nakaparagan – tucked in). Example: Dapat naka-paragan ang panloob mong damit. (You should tuck in your undershirt.) 8. Tagasaw Meaning / English Translation: tagasaw – weaver ants; Also called as “hantik” or “Ibok” in other parts of Bulacan. Example: Nakagat ka na ba ng tagasaw? (Have you experienced being bitten by a weaver ant?) 9. Urong Meaning / English Translation: urong – to move the plates to the sink for washing. Contextually, in Bulakenyo vocabularies, it is also used to mean the actual washing of the dishes. Example: Ako na ang mag uurong. (I will do the dishes.) 10. ‘Ika / ‘Eka Meaning / English Translation: ika / eka – As they say; according to; as per. Example: “Galit ako sa droga”, eka nga ng pangulo. (“I hate drugs,” said the president.)

3 Ingredients Easy to Make Pastillas By: Lance Bernard V. Tanghal I. Ingredients - 1 Cup of Sweetened Condensed Milk - 1 1/2 Powdered Milk - 2-3 Tbsp. of Sugar - 1 Tbsp of Butter *To Avoid Stickiness* (Optional) II. Procedures - In a separate bowl, Mix the Powdered Milk together with the Sweetened Condensed Milk, Mix until you get the texture that you want. - If the Mixture is to sticky or still kinds wet, you can add some Powdered Milk, if the Mixture is dry or hard, you can add more Condensed Milk. - Cut/Divide the Pastillas dough that you create into any shapes that you prefer, Roll the Pastillas in the Sugar afterwards. That's it! You now have a Snack that you'll surely Enjoy!

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Pastillas (also known as Pastillas de Leche or San Miguel pastillas) are milk-based confectionery or candies that are typically served as desserts. This delicious delight originated in San Miguel, Bulacan, and has since spread throughout the province and the country. Models: Juliana Francheska P. Gonzales Khristen Jenica A. Pulumbarit

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By: Ryza Mae P. Angeles Are you amazed by those stunning cultural traditions, crafts, and traditions here in Bulacan? Well, you will experience it again here in this section where we will talk about common manners in Bulacan that are also known in other places, and that will leave you with deep knowledge about our province. These well-known actions and gestures will show our province’s mannerisms, and I am sure that you can relate to them! USING LIPS TO POINT OUT The first thing on our list is the action we do with our lips to show direction or to point to an object. It is convenient to use because sometimes, when we can’t use our hands to point at something, we can just use our lips to point at an object hassle-free. ‘PAGMAMANO’ TO OLDER PEOPLE The pagmamano is a hand gesture to honor and show respect to older people. It is like hand-kissing, but instead of kissing the hand, we nod our heads gently and put the elder's hand on our forehead. ‘PO’ AND ‘OPO’ TO OLDER PEOPLE The words' po 'and' opo 'are also a way of honoring and respecting an elder or someone that they respect. For example, when talking to an elderly person’s questions, always include ‘po’ and ‘opo’ so that he/she can know that you respect him/her. CALLING YOUR OLDER SIBLING "KUYA" or "ATE" If you have siblings, you might hear these words from your younger sibling or you might call your older sibling "ate" if it is a girl or "kuya" if it is a boy. But, take note that you can also use this to show respect to anyone older than you but not an adult. USING ‘TITA’ AND ‘TITO’ These words are used to address someone who is older than you but is an adult, and those words are also used to refer to your friends’ parents. Just like the purpose of the three above, it is used to show respect. BEFORE ENTERING THE HOUSE, REMOVE SLIPPERS AND SHOES This mannerism is generally a tradition in Asia to keep our home’s floor clean, keep the germs away, and some also believe that removing shoes before entering the house will also prevent ‘bad-luck’ from coming. USING ‘KWAN’ The word "kwan" is used to refer to an object or thing that is forgotten in a moment, and it doesn’t have a direct English translation. It is a word that is common in dialects like Bisaya and Cebuano, but it is also used here in the province of Bulacan. These listed traditions in our province are surely relatable and are often seen. Bulacan is not only rich in arts and crafts but also in showing proper manners, respect, and pleasing attitudes to honor. We, Bulakenyos, are not only creative but also kind. Visit our province to see what other things we've got!

By: Nathaniel Andrei B. Lumbao Pabalat Bulacan is widely known for its artistic talents and genius inventions that serve the Philippines well. So let's take a look at some of the inventions made by Bulakenyos. One of the famous crafts found in Bulacan is the pabalat or pastillas wrapper. It's usually made from papel de hapon and is used to wrap on the pastillas. The procedure of making it is simple but takes a lot of time. To make a pabalat, here's the procedure: - On the colored Japanese paper, create a pattern depicting Filipino culture using a pen or a pencil. - Carefully cut the pattern on the paper using a pair of scissors. This could take days, weeks, or even months to finish depending on your pattern. - Then, wrap the pabalat on the pastillas and you're done! These days, pabalat are now being used as souvenirs which are sold mostly to tourists. Rovidoc Bulakenyos' abilities doesn't stop there as some inventors created a medical robot which assists doctors and frontliners to ease the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Its name is Rovidoc. It was invented to assist COVID-19 patients without making any contact with the patient. The said robot has a thermal scanner and a camera attached to it to monitor the condition of the patients. It was a great invention considering this will help us to fight back the situation we're currently at. With the pabalat and Rovidoc, these two are just some evidence of Bulakenyos' genius minds.