Meycauayan
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The place got its name from the Tagalog words may kawayan which is literally translated to English as there is bamboo. It was formerly known as Mecabayan Script error: No such module "IPA"., a Kapampangan name, and alternatively as Meycawayan.[6]
History
During the Spanish colonization of the country, the town of Meycauayan was established as a settlement by a group of Spanish priests belonging to the Franciscan Order. In 1578, its early inhabitants came into contact with Christianity. In that same year, Father Juan de Placencia and Diego Oropesa built the first church structure, which was believed to be made of nipa and bamboo. Common to all Spanish settlements in that period was the adoption of a patron saint for the newly opened town. Meycauayan has St. Francis of Assisi as the patron saint. It was only in 1668, however, that a concrete church structure was erected.
The 1818 Spanish census recorded the area having 2,375 native families and 16 Spanish-Filipino families.[7]Template:Rp Meycauayan was then one of the largest towns in the province of Bulacan. The towns, which fell under its political jurisdiction, were San Jose del Monte, Bocaue, Valenzuela (formerly Polo), Obando, Marilao, Santa Maria and Pandi. It was also regarded as the unofficial capital of the province, being the hub of activities brought about by the establishment of the market center and the presence of the Spanish military detachment. During the revolution, which was set off by the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal in 1896, Meycauayan contributed its share in the fight against the Spanish conquistadores. Among the town's sons who figured prominently in the revolution were: Andres Pacheco, Ciriaco Contreras, Guillermo Contreras, Guillermo Bonque, Tiburcio Zuela, and Liberato Exaltacion. There were many others who had joined the revolution and had displayed their exceptional heroism until 1898, when the country gained its independence from Spain.
Between 1901 and 1913, Marilao became part of Meycauayan.[8][9]
In 1949, a big fire razed the market center and several business establishments in the town, causing setbacks to the development of the municipality. It took several years to recover from the destruction and property losses. However, in the 1960s and early part of 1970s, new hope for the development was ushered in. Reconstruction and rehabilitation of infrastructure facilities were made possible through the assistance of the provincial and national governments. A more sound economic base was established and crop production more than doubled.
Cityhood
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Meycauayan attempted cityhood twice.[10] The first was filed by district representative Angelito Sarmiento,[11] seeking the conversion of the then-municipality of Meycauayan into a component city, which was signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 5, 2001, as Republic Act No. 9021.[12]
The plebiscite for the ratification, along with that of Cauayan, Isabela (by virtue of RA No. 9017 dated February 28), was scheduled by the Commission on Elections on March 30.[13] The bid however failed, and Meycauayan remained a municipality.[11] (Meanwhile, affirmative votes won in the separate plebiscite in Cauayan.)
For the second time, in another attempt for conversion, district representative Reylina Nicolas authored House Bill 4397 (dated July 24, 2006), which was later signed into law by President Arroyo as RA No. 9356 on October 2, 2006.[11][14]
| Choice | 2001 1st attempt |
2006 2nd attempt | ||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Yes | 8,109 | Script error: No such module "Percentage". | 8,247 | Script error: No such module "Percentage". |
| No | 14,788 | Script error: No such module "Percentage". | 5,728 | Script error: No such module "Percentage". |
| Total (valid) votes | 22,897 | 100% | 13,975 | 100% |
| Registered voters/turnout | Template:Screen reader-only | Template:Screen reader-only | 118,339 | Script error: No such module "Percentage". |
| Result | No | Yes | ||
| Sources | [11] | [10] | ||
A plebiscite was held on December 10, where the cityhood was eventually ratified and the proclamation was made in the evening. It was noted that compared to the first plebiscite, the second showed that only a little more than a hundred voters were added to those in favor of the conversion, as well as a sharp decline in the number of those who were against.[10]
With the ratification, Meycauayan became Bulacan's third component city, following San Jose del Monte in 2000, and Malolos, whose loss in its cityhood bid in 1999 was reversed following a recount.[10]
Contemporary
Today, the city of Meycauayan has transformed into a major economic and industrial hub in the province of Bulacan and the rest of Region III.[15]
Geography
The City of Meycauayan is generally surrounded with plain land and gentle rolling hills. Meycauayan is named for the Filipino phrase may kawayan that means "with bamboo". Averaging 20 meters above sea level, this terrain is an interweaving of greenery and concrete road network. The slope of the land dips towards a west to north westerly direction. River, natural lake and drainage waterways envelope and criss-cross the area.
The city is located 19 kilometers (12 mi) north of Manila and 26 kilometers (16 mi) south of Malolos City, the provincial capital city. It is bounded by the town of Marilao to the north, the two Metro Manila cities of Valenzuela to the south and Caloocan (North) to the east, and the town of Obando to the west.
Barangays
Meycauayan is administratively subdivided into 26 urban barangays, as shown in the matrix below. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
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Climate
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Demographics
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In the 2020 census, the population of Meycauayan was 225,673 people,[21] with a density of 7,000 inhabitants per square kilometer or 18,000 inhabitants per square mile.
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Government
Local government
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". The Sangguniang Panlungsod is the legislature of the government of Meycauayan. As defined by the Local Government Code of 1991, the legislature has legislative and quasi-judicial powers and functions. The members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, often referred to as councilors, are either elected or ex-officio and include a city's vice mayor who serves as the presiding officer.
| Position | Name | Party | |
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| Mayor | Henry R. Villarica | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | |
| Vice Mayor | Josefina O. Violago | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | |
| Councilors | Henry Lester R. Villarica | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | |
| Ronald S. Palomares | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | ||
| Christian M. Velasco | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | ||
| Catherine C. Abacan | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | ||
| Raoul M. Atadero | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | ||
| Georgina Marie S. Dulalia | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | ||
| Wilfredo DS. Macatulad | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | ||
| Mary Christine Z. Paguio | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | ||
| Larissa A. San Diego | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | ||
| Danilo B. Abacan Jr | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | ||
| Ex Officio City Council Members | |||
| ABC President | Carlito O. Magno (Tugatog) | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | |
| SK Federation President | Jin Marie Eugenie L. Misuse (Malhacan) | Script error: No such module "Party name with color". | |
| Barangay Chairpersons | |||
| Bagbaguin | Crispulo D. Rivera | ||
| Bahay Pare | Joel E. Bernardino | ||
| Bancal | Francisco M. Pacheco | ||
| Banga | Mar R. Biunas | ||
| Bayugo | Joey M. Uy | ||
| Calvario | Apolinar S. Del Rosario | ||
| Camalig | Mark Joseph O. Violago | ||
| Hulo | Paul John P. Prudon | ||
| Iba | Agustin O. Seminiano | ||
| Langka | Joselito L. Beniza | ||
| Lawa | Richard A. Dela Cruz | ||
| Libtong | Carlos M. Evangelista | ||
| Liputan | Oliver R. Dumalay | ||
| Longos | Arnel C. Gutierrez | ||
| Malhacan | Delfin B. San Pablo IV | ||
| Pajo | Gilbert P. De Vera | ||
| Pandayan | Arsenio B. Lunaria | ||
| Pantoc | Crisanto Niño D. Caparas | ||
| Perez | Job D. Doroja | ||
| Poblacion | Mary Grace T. Portento | ||
| Saluysoy | Arnaldo R. Velasco | ||
| Saint Francis (Gasak) | Homer J. Evangelista | ||
| Tugatog | Carlito O. Magno | ||
| Ubihan | Niño Joseph P. Villadoz | ||
| Zamora | Bryan M. San Pedro | ||
| Caingin | Melanio D. Alcantara | ||
Past officials
Economy
Template:PH poverty incidence The City of Meycauayan is the economic, industrial, commercial, financial and educational center of southern Bulacan. The city is known for its jewelry and leather industries. For years, Meycauayan has been the hub of jewelry production in the Philippines and in Asia. It is known for its low-priced jewelry. The locality also produces leather goods. Shoes, bags, and leather products of every kind have traditionally been manufactured here. A number of leather tanneries still operate in Meycauayan, which over the years have converted the city into a hub for leather goods.
In 2016, the total net income for Meycauayan was worth ₱6.875 billion, making it the richest in the province of Bulacan and 18th-highest-income city in the Philippines.
Industrial compounds and parks
The City of Meycauayan is also home to many industrial parks and compounds.
- Meycauayan Industrial Subd. I, II, III & IV
- Meridian Industrial Compound
- Muralla Industrial Park
- First Valenzuela Industrial Compound
- Sterling Industrial Park Phase I, II, III & IV
Education
Meycauayan City has its own division of schools since January 2013. The City Schools Division of Meycauayan has two districts, Meycauayan West District and Meycauayan East District.
There are 24 public elementary schools and 4 public high schools as well as 11 private schools in the city.
St. Mary's Academy of Sto. Niño is the first Catholic school built in the fast-growing Las Villas de Sto. Nino Subdivision of Meycauayan City.[24] In September 1983, the developer of the subdivision, Geronima Que, invited Sister Maria Virginia Banez, RVM, to build a school in the heart of Las Villas de Sto. Niño. In October 1983, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) erected a school on the hectare of land donated by Que, along with the RVM congregation's purchase of another one and a half hectares to give more space for expansion. It has been expanded and renovated several times since.
There are also tertiary schools in Meycauayan.
Polytechnic College of the City of Meycauayan is under the funding and management of the City Government, currently located at Pag-asa Street, Barangay Malhacan. Meycauayan College is a private educational institution in Barangay Calvario and Malhacan. It was established in 1925 as Meycauayan Institute.
Religion
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Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church, commonly known as the Meycauayan Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Meycauayan, Philippines. It is one of the oldest parishes in Bulacan, which even predates the Malolos Cathedral established in 1580 and the Barasoain Church established in 1859. It is also the province's largest parish with an estimated population of about 80,000 parishioners. The church is the seat of the vicariate of St. Francis of Assisi in the Diocese of Malolos.
Feasts
Liputan Barrio Fiesta
This festival takes place every 2nd Sunday of May in Barangay Liputan. After a nine-day novena, the fiesta culminates with a colorful fluvial procession in honor of the "Mahal na Señor", an image of the Crucified Christ venerated on the island of Liputan. The image, along with those of the Virgin and St. Joseph, are placed on a pagoda, a makeshift bamboo bier constructed on boats and decorated with buntings. The images are then taken to the old church in the town center of Meycauayan for a mass.
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
It is a celebration held in the oldest church in Meycauayan, the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Barangay Poblacion, which commemorates the foundation of the city in 1578 by the Franciscans. Before, it has come to be known as the "Kawayanan Festival", and includes an animal parade, street dancing, and other related cultural activities. It is held every fourth of October.[25]
Religious organizations/denominations
Like other cities and municipalities in the Philippines, Meycauayan hosts no official religion as the 1987 Constitution mandates that there shall be no state religion and that it provides for the separation of church and state.
Church buildings and related structures from various sects and denominations are scattered in Meycauayan. They come mostly from Christians with their religious denominations and orders like the Catholic Church, the Born-again, the Baptists, the Jehovah's Witnesses and the Iglesia ni Cristo, while the city also has mosques and centers for Islam.
There are Light Church Meycauayan and Jesus Is Lord Church Meycauayan Chapter as well.
Environment
In 2007, Meycauayan and the neighboring town of Marilao in Bulacan were included in the list of the world's 30 most polluted places in the developing world drawn up by the private New York-based institute Pure Earth. In its report, "The World’s Worst Polluted Places" for 2007, Pure Earth said: "Industrial waste is haphazardly dumped into the Meycauayan, Marilao and Obando River system, a source of drinking and agricultural water supplies for the 250,000 people living in and around"[26][27] the Meycauayan-Marilao area.
Gallery
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Meycauayan Heritage Bells
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2005 Meycauayan City Hall (Camalig)
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Old Municipal Hall in Poblacion (later demolished and replaced by Meycauayan Convention Center)
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Meycauayan River
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Mangroves in Barangay Ubihan
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Pagoda ng Mahal na Señor ng Liputan
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Old Meycauayan Train Station
Notable people
- Lydia de Vega – track and field athlete, Asian Games medalist
- Rans Rifol – actress, former member of MNL48
- Antonio Z. Atienza Jr. — jeweler
- Roel Cortez – singer, songwriter
- Chelsea Manalo – beauty pageant titleholder, Miss Universe Philippines 2024
- Rey Valera – singer, songwriter
- Euwenn Mikaell - child actor
- Ina Raymundo - actress
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External links
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- Meycauayan Bulacan
- Charter of the City of Meycauayan (RA 9356)
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
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