List of people from Bulacan

This is a list of notable people from Bulacan, who are also known as Bulaqueños.

National heroes and patriots

The early people of Bulacan, had also risen in revolt as in other parts of the country. Bulacan was one of the eight provinces, which rallied behind the Katipunan's call for an all-out insurrection against the Spanish occupation in the late 19th century.

Defended the Barrio of Langka and commanded the katipuneros of year 1898 against the spaniards, one of the foundations of Bulacan alongside the Supremo Gat Andres Bonifacio. Also one of the Commanding Officers of the Supremo.

Artists

Bulacan is also home to many of the country's greatest artists, with a good number elevated as National Artists.

The following artists were named as National Artists of the Philippines (listed in chronological order of membership):

  • Francisca Reyes Aquino (Bocaue), Dance (1973)
  • Jon-Jon Joson (Bocaue), Theater and Music (2000)
  • Amado V. Hernández (Hagonoy), Literature (1973, posthumous award)
  • Guillermo Tolentino (Malolos), Sculpture (1976)
  • Gerardo de Leon, Film (1982)
  • Honorata Atang dela Rama, Theater and Music (1987)
  • Ernani Cuenco, Music (2000, posthumous)
  • Virgilio S. Almario (San Miguel), Literature (2003)

Religious figures
  • Daniel Razon (Calumpit),Vice-Presiding Minister of Members Church of God International, chairman and CEO of Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International Inc., TV/Radio Host.
  • Dionisia de Santa María Mitas Talangpaz (Calumpit), Roman Catholic Servant of God, native of Calumpit with a Kapampangan blood from Macabebe (read more about them in Bahay-saliksikan ng Bulacan) and a candidate for sainthood.
  • Cecilia Rosa de Jesús Talangpaz (Calumpit), Roman Catholic Servant of God, native of Calumpit with a Kapampangan blood from Macabebe (read more about them in Bahay-saliksikan ng Bulacan) and a candidate for sainthood, and the sister of Bl. Dionisia.
  • Bro. Eddie Villanueva (Bocaue), Spiritual Leader of Jesus Is Lord Church and Chairman ZOE Broadcasting Network.
  • Bishop Ruperto Santos (born in San Rafael, Bulacan, October 30, 1957), fourth and current bishop of Diocese of Balanga.
  • Bishop Francisco Capiral San Diego (born in Obando, Bulacan, October 10, 1935), Second Bishop of the Diocese of San Pablo, Laguna and First Bishop of the Diocese of Pasig, Metro Manila.
  • Bishop Bartolome Gaspar Santos (born in Sta Maria, Bulacan), fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Iba, Zambales
  • Bishop Deogracias S. Iñiguez, Jr., (born in Meycauayan, Bulacan, December 10, 1940), former Auxillary Bishop of the Diocese of Malolos and First Bishop of the Diocese of Kalookan.
  • Archbishop Artemio Gabriel Casas (born in Meycauayan, Bulacan, October 20, 1911), first Bishop of the Diocese of Imus, former Auxillary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Manila and the tenth Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Jaro.
  • Archbishop Leonardo Zamora Legaspi (born in Meycauayan, Bulacan, November 25, 1935), first Filipino Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas, former Auxillary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Manila, Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines President (1987–1991) and the 33rd Bishop and third Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Caceres.

• Bishops Paulino, Nepomuceno and Lopez - The "Tres Obispos" (3 Bishops) of Bustos. The first and only small town in the whole archipelago ever to produce 3 Catholic Clergy Bishops at the same time.

Scientists and inventors

Politicians, ambassadors and military officers

Lt. General Rafael Manio Ileto (Salacot San Miguel Bulacan) served as the 22nd Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines. He also became the Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). He also served as Philippine Ambassador to Turkey, Iran, Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos, Father of Scout Ranger (AFP).


• Carlito Guansing Galvez, Jr. (Bustos), former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under Duterte Administration. He is also known for his leadership of the AFP Western Mindanao Command during the Battle of Maraw

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  • Conrado Mercado, Sr. - locally known as "Mr. Irrigation"; first National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Assistant Administrator; Original owner of the Mercado Ancestral House in Brgy. Bonga Menor; the government created a statue for him to serve as a memorabilia for him and his contributions.
  • Conrado Mercado, Jr. - most successful Bustosenyo in the aspect of arts; famous metal-sculptor and painter; one of the greatest artists produced by the University of Santo Tomas; enlisted as one of UST's Alumni Permanent Roll of Honor; gained the Outstanding Thomasian Award in the field of arts; honored by the City of Manila with the Patnubay ng Sining Award; founded the Philippine Association of Figure Artists and became the president of Society of Philippine Sculptors; his artworks are placed in the Paraiso ng mga Bata in front of the Aklatang Bayan ng Bustos being part of the Bustos Heritage Park.
  • Minister Jesus Hipolito - former Minister of Department of Public Works and Highways(DPWH) from 1980-1986.
  • Gen. Romeo Maganto - retired and decorated police general of the Philippine National Police having awarded with 45 medals in service; former chief of Western Police District; former traffic czar during the administration of President Fidel V. Ramosand is known as the first to implement the color coding traffic scheme in 1995; featured in the films Tomagan: Story of Gen. Romeo Maganto and Leon ng Maynila, Lt. Col. Romeo Maganto.

Media figures and broadcast journalists
  • Cheche Lazaro, TV host, and chairman and CEO of Probe Productions Inc.
  • Joey de Leon (Malolos), TV host (notably of Eat Bulaga!), comedian, singer, and songwriter
  • Dely Magpayo ("Tita Dely"), radio host
  • Cheryl Cosim (Hagonoy), news anchor, reporter, radio broadcaster
  • Mo Twister (San Rafael), radio host

Beauty Queens

Other notable people

Popular celebrities, film and television artists, etc.


References
  1. World Encyclopedia of Library and Information Services 3rd Edition by Robert Wedgeworth
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