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History of Baliuag, Bulacan
Before the coming of the Spaniards in 1521, Baliuag was just a wilderness
inhabited mostly by animals and wild birds. There were no good and passable
roads but only meandering pathways that invariable led to isolate huts. Some of
these narrow pathways called "paraan", were fringed on both sides
along with trees and other greenery's. Work animals and sleds that were then
the only means of land transportation commonly passed the place.
The handful of people who occupied the isolated and lonely huts was paganistic people who worship spirits called "Bathala". They believed the spirits dwell in caves so in these caves they held rituals and made offerings of foods, perfumes and fruits to pay homage to them. These ancient Filipinos were so steeped in superstition that they religiously believed in divination, auguries and magic harms. Thus they always attached significance to such natural activities as the howling of dogs, the kissing of lizards or the mere sight of a black cat darting across their path to mean bad things and death omen. These superstitious beliefs were handed down from one generation to another and, are, in truth, still practiced in many parts of Baliuag today.
The natives, of course, had their own language and social customs. Not unlike their contemporaries in other towns, they conducted their own commercial activities through the so-called barter system.
With the Christianization of the Philippines, the Spaniairds built many Catholic churches. One of these churches was established in Quingwa (now Plaridel), of which Baliuag was still a "cabecerria" or barangay with no definite name. (Cabecerria or barangay is the modern-day barrio).
Because they had no other decent means transportation, the people either had to walk or had to ride a banca all the way to Quinwa, a distance of nine kilometers to hear masses on Sundays and feast days. As a consequence, the churchgoers from Baliuag often came late for mass. This habitual tardiness eventually became the butt of jokes among the people of Quinwa, so much so that whenever they saw a group of Baliuag folk coming, they would mockingly say; "Eto na ang maliliwag". (Here come the slow-folks). Or, if the later comer was all alone, "Eto na si Ba Liwag". ("Ba" is a provincial title of respect for a man).
Unfortunately, for the local folk, the uncomplimentary term "maliwag" (or Baliwag) stuck like glue. Even the Spanish "cura" was announcing it from the pulpit in reference to them. Through the years the name Baliuag evolved from it and by this name or appellation the town became known.
The handful of people who occupied the isolated and lonely huts was paganistic people who worship spirits called "Bathala". They believed the spirits dwell in caves so in these caves they held rituals and made offerings of foods, perfumes and fruits to pay homage to them. These ancient Filipinos were so steeped in superstition that they religiously believed in divination, auguries and magic harms. Thus they always attached significance to such natural activities as the howling of dogs, the kissing of lizards or the mere sight of a black cat darting across their path to mean bad things and death omen. These superstitious beliefs were handed down from one generation to another and, are, in truth, still practiced in many parts of Baliuag today.
The natives, of course, had their own language and social customs. Not unlike their contemporaries in other towns, they conducted their own commercial activities through the so-called barter system.
With the Christianization of the Philippines, the Spaniairds built many Catholic churches. One of these churches was established in Quingwa (now Plaridel), of which Baliuag was still a "cabecerria" or barangay with no definite name. (Cabecerria or barangay is the modern-day barrio).
Because they had no other decent means transportation, the people either had to walk or had to ride a banca all the way to Quinwa, a distance of nine kilometers to hear masses on Sundays and feast days. As a consequence, the churchgoers from Baliuag often came late for mass. This habitual tardiness eventually became the butt of jokes among the people of Quinwa, so much so that whenever they saw a group of Baliuag folk coming, they would mockingly say; "Eto na ang maliliwag". (Here come the slow-folks). Or, if the later comer was all alone, "Eto na si Ba Liwag". ("Ba" is a provincial title of respect for a man).
Unfortunately, for the local folk, the uncomplimentary term "maliwag" (or Baliwag) stuck like glue. Even the Spanish "cura" was announcing it from the pulpit in reference to them. Through the years the name Baliuag evolved from it and by this name or appellation the town became known.
Baliuag was the 10th town founded by the Augustinians in the province of
Bulacan.
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 became the center of commercial activities
due to its strategic geographical location.
From the time Baliuag was separated from Plaridel up to 1998, the town had leaders numbering to 49 who served as Captain, 13 as Alcalde, and 92 as Gobernadorcillos.
The American came. Baliuag became distinguished as the first municipality organized under this regime and the first of municipal officials was held on May 6, 1899. The first municipal president was Hon. Francisco Guerero. Baliuag since then had 26 mayors until Hon. Rolando F. Salvador rose to political leadership in 1998 and currently the 27th mayor of the municipality.
Baliuag rose to prominence as the growth center in the northern part of Bulacan. In 1932 the market revenue soared to Php 39,000.00, which greatly contribute to the general services to the people. The last five years of income in million from 1995 to 1999 is as follows: Php 52.222, Php 61.201, Php 68.588 and Php 80.705.
From the time Baliuag was separated from Plaridel up to 1998, the town had leaders numbering to 49 who served as Captain, 13 as Alcalde, and 92 as Gobernadorcillos.
The American came. Baliuag became distinguished as the first municipality organized under this regime and the first of municipal officials was held on May 6, 1899. The first municipal president was Hon. Francisco Guerero. Baliuag since then had 26 mayors until Hon. Rolando F. Salvador rose to political leadership in 1998 and currently the 27th mayor of the municipality.
Baliuag rose to prominence as the growth center in the northern part of Bulacan. In 1932 the market revenue soared to Php 39,000.00, which greatly contribute to the general services to the people. The last five years of income in million from 1995 to 1999 is as follows: Php 52.222, Php 61.201, Php 68.588 and Php 80.705.
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