| Meycauayan is one of the oldest towns in the province of Bulacan and in the entire Philippines. The Franciscans established the town in 1578, a few years after the founding of the city of Manila. According to historical notes, the first missionaries to come to this town were Fathers Juan de Placencia and Diego de Oropesa. The "poblacion" was first established in Malhacan, earthquake, and the church including big houses collapsed. Because of this, the town proper was transferred to Lagulo. But Lagulo also did not last long as the town's poblacion. Aetas oftentimes visited the place; hence, the church was transferred in place full of bamboos (makawayan). From this place, the town's name derived. If not for this incident, the town would have been known as Malhacan or Lagulo. The transfer was made by Father Pedro Bautista, the priest who was held martyr in the country of Japan and was canonized into sainthood by the Papal seat in Rome.
Also, according to history, the town of Meycauayan, being a big place and the oldest in this part of Bulacan was alluded to as the prime town of the province of the same name. It was also proven by the book "Estado dela Provincia" printed in 1865 and written by Gregorio Magno, who described the town and its neighboring places as forested and wild, the people trekked to the vast expanse of the field and lands. It was also during those times that Meycauayan was the center because besides its market, the headquarters of the Spaniards was established here. The then Meycauayan was composed of Polo and Obando, Marilao, Bocaue and San Jose del Monte. Corresponding to the changes of the primary towns, the name of the province was also changed from Meycauayan to Bulacan. The neighboring town of Bocaue was founded in the year 1582, four or five years after the establishment of the town Meycauayan. It could also be gleaned from historical transitions before the Spaniards came, that the town of Meycauayan was progressive place, abundant and considered as a city. It was in the year of 1623 when the town of Polo was detached from Meycauayan and followed by other towns, which now independently exist. (Polo was incorporated to the town of Valenzuela now a pat of Metro Manila). The last town to become independent from the town of Meycauayan was Marilao in 1913. Because of the continuous progress of the town, a concrete bridge was built in 1791, which up to now exist as a historical document in Meycauayan's legacy. |
Fast Facts
Physical and Socio-Political
Land Area 3,210 has.
No. of Barangays 26
Population (2015) 209,083
Commerce and Industry
Major Industries:
Fine jewelry making, Manufacturing, Commercial and Service Centers
Major Products:
Fine Jewelries, Leather bags, Leather Shoes, Leather Belts
Political Subdivision
Meycauayan City is politically subdivided into the following 26 barangays:
1. Bagbaguin
2. Bahay Pare
3. Bancal
4. Banga
5. Bayugo
6. Caingin
7. Calvario
8. Camalig
9. Hulo
10. Iba
11. Langka
12. Lawa
13. Libtong
14. Liputan
15. Longos
16. Malhacan
17. Pajo
18. Pandayan
19. Pantoc
20. Perez
21. Poblacion
22. Saint Francis
23. Saluysoy
24. Tugatog
25. Ubihan
26. Zamora
Contact Information
City Officials:
Mayor Henry R. Villarica
Vice Mayor Josefina O. Violago
Mailing Addresses:
EnP. Isagani S. Rubio, Jr.
City Urban Planning and Development Office
City Government of Meycauayan
Camalig, Meycauayan City, Bulacan 3020 Philippines
Contact Nos:
Tel. No.: +63(44) 919-8020 loc. 1002 (Mayor's Office); +63(44) 919-8020 loc. 1018 (CUPDO)
MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS
Term: 2022-2025
Mayor Henry R. Villarica
Vice Mayor Josefina O. Violago
Coun. Anna Kathrina M. Hernandez
Coun. Mariano V. Alarilla II
Coun. Ronald S. Palomares
Coun. Jerimeco S. Dulalia
Coun. Raoul M. Atadero
Coun. Mario T. Berboso
Coun. Danilo B. Abacan, Jr.
Coun. Larissa Abraceco-San Diego
Coun. Wilfredo DS. Macatulad
Coun. Rovielyn A. Cabigquez
Term: 2019-2022
Mayor Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica
Vice Mayor Josefina O. Violago
Coun. Anna Kathrina M. Hernandez
Coun. Catherine C. Abacan
Coun. Jerimeco S. Dulalia
Coun. Mario A. Aguirre
Coun. Mary Christine Z. Paguio
Coun. Arnaldo R. Velasco
Coun. Mario T. Berboso
Coun. Dhon M. Bañez
Coun. Larissa DS. Abracero
Coun. Wilfredo DS. Macatulad
Term: 2016-2019
Mayor Henry Villarica
Vice Mayor Rafael S. Manzano, Jr.
Coun. Josefina O. Violago
Coun. Raoul M. Atadero
Coun. Elmer E. Paguio
Coun. Catherine C. Abacan
Coun. Jerimeco S. Dulalia
Coun. Anna Katrina M. Hernandez
Coun. David Michael DS. Ramirez
Coun. Arnaldo R. Velasco
Coun. Tomas N. Rosales
Coun. Mario T. Berboso
Term: 2013-2016
Mayor Joan V. Alarilla
Vice Mayor Rafael S. Manzano, Jr.
Coun. Raoul M. Atadero
Coun. Elmer E. Paguio
Coun. Mario A. Aguirre, Sr.
Coun. David Michael D. Ramirez
Coun. Rafael Giancarlo T. Villarico
Coun. Catherine C. Abacan
Coun. Tomas N. Rosales
Coun. Susan S. Dulalia
Coun. Danilo A. Certeza
Coun. Arnaldo R. Velasco
Term: 2010-2013
Mayor Joan V. Alarilla
Vice Mayor Rafael S. Manzano, Jr.
Coun. Raoul M. Atadero
Coun. Danilo E. Abacan, Sr.
Coun. Susan E. Dulalia
Coun. Elmer E. Paguio
Coun. Mario A. Aguirre
Coun. Rafael Giancarlo T. Villarico
Coun. Celerino B. Lunaria
Coun. Cesario P. Banigued
Coun. Agustin E. Alarilla
Coun. Rolando P. Abacan
