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The history of Marilao is correlated with the history of Meycauayan. This may be true, for in the old days, Marilao was part of Meycauayan and its biggest barrio. I got its name from a yellow plant growing abundantly in the place.

Meycauayan was established by the Franciscans between the years 1578 and 1579, or seven years before Manila was established, according to the historical records kept by Reverend Father Luis L. Lopez, D.D. (deceased), found among the records in the church. Meycauayan was formerly comprised of Obando, Marilao, Bocaue and San Jose del Monte.

The first missionaries to reach the place were Reverend Fathers Juan de Placencia and Diego Oropesa. The town proper (poblacion) was located in Malhacan, at present a barrio of Meycauayan. In 1588, storm and earthquake destroyed the churches and leveled almost all houses. Due to these calamities, the poblacion was transferred to Lagulo, but robbers and Aetas frequented Lagulo. The church was finally constructed on a lot surrounded with bamboo trees; hence, from bamboo (kawayan) the town of Meycauayan got its name. Father Antonio de Nombelas made the transfer of poblacion from Lagulo to Meycauayan in abeyance with the request of Father Pedro Bautista, a priest tortured and put to death and later held martyr in Japan. The Catholic hierarchy later honored him as a saint.

On February 27, 1901, the town of Marilao again became a barrio of Meycauayan. It was only in 1913 that Marilao completely became an independent town.

The first church in Marilao was created in the place called "tawiran" now the site of the old chapel, "bisitang matanda". This was constructed 50 years before Marilao became a town.

The municipal building was constructed on a lot near the old chapel, now occupied by Ex-Mayor Mario Santiago. Today, the municipio is located near the church. The town market was built along side the municipal building.

Marilao became part of the railroad track constructed from Manila to Dagupan, Pangasinan on March 24, 1889.

Fast Facts

Physical and Socio-Political

Land Area 3,374 has.
No. of Barangays 16
Population (2015) 221,965

Commerce and Industry

Major Industries:
Agriculture, Manufacturing, Food Processing

Major Products:
Bakeries and Bakeshops, Garments, Wood Crafts

Political Subdivision

Marilao is politically subdivided into the following 16 barangays:

1. Abangan Norte
2. Abangan Sur
3. Ibayo
4. Lambakin
5. Lias
6. Loma de Gato
7. Nagbalon
8. Patubig
9. Poblacion 1st
10. Poblacion 2nd
11. Prenza 1st
12. Prenza 2nd
13. Santa Rosa 1st
14. Santa Rosa 2nd
15. Saog
16. Tabing-ilog

Contact Information

Municipal Officials:
Mayor Ricardo M. Silvestre
Vice Mayor Henry R. Lutao

Mailing Address:
Mr. Rogelio C. Pascual
Municipal Planning and Development Office
Municipal Government of Marilao, Bulacan
Marilao, Bulacan 3019 Philippines

Contact Nos:
Mobile No.: +63(44) 919-1010 (Mayor's Office); 896-2931 local 1104 (MPDC)

MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS

Term: 2022-2025
Mayor Ricardo M. Silvestre
Vice Mayor Henry R. Lutao
Coun. Jun Bob J. Dela Cruz
Coun. Juanito H. Santiago
Coun. Mary Del A. Jasa
Coun. William R. Villarica
Coun. Vanessa D. Valdez
Coun. Allane T. Sayo
Coun. Ariel P. Amador
Coun. Andre Favian D. Santos

Term: 2019-2022
Mayor Ricardo M. Silvestre
Vice Mayor Henry R. Lutao
Coun. Divina E. Reyes
Coun. Arnold T. Papa
Coun. Allane T. Sayo
Coun. Irma G. Celones
Coun. Ariel P. Amador
Coun. Mark Joseph L. Guillermo
Coun. William R. Villarica
Coun. Marlon O. Villamar

Term: 2016-2019
Mayor Juanito H. Santiago
Vice Mayor Henry R. Lutao
Coun. Jun Bob J. dela Cruz
Coun. Divina E. Reyes
Coun. Arnold T. Papa
Coun. Irma G. Celones
Coun. Wilfredo DC. Diaz
Coun. Mark Joseph L. Guillermo
Coun. Ariel P. Amador
Coun. Maria Luisa I. Silvestre

Term: 2013-2016
Mayor Juanito H. Santiago
Vice Mayor Andre Favian D. Santos
Coun. Jun Bob J. dela Cruz
Coun. Divina E. Reyes
Coun. Allane T. Sayo
Coun. Arnold T. Papa
Coun. Irma G. Celones
Coun. Marlon O. Villamar
Coun. Mark Joseph L. Guillermo
Coun. Wilfredo D. Diaz

Term: 2010-2013
Mayor Epifanio V. Guillermo
Vice Mayor Juanito H. Santiago
Coun. Andre Favian D. Santos
Coun. Jun Bob J. dela Cruz
Coun. Allane T. Sayo
Coun. Alexis C. Castro
Coun. Allan P. Aguilar
Coun. Marlon 0. Villamar
Coun. Wilfredo D. Diaz
Coun. Ariel P. Amador

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