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List of people from Bulacan

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

National heroes and patriots

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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.

Artists

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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):

Scientists and inventors

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Religious figures

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Politicians, ambassadors and military officers

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Media figures and broadcast journalists

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  • 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
  • Jesus "Jess" R. Galang (Calumpit) - newsman, journalist, editor, poet, Surian ng Wikang Pambansa national awardee Timpalak Talaang Ginto Gantimpalang Collantes
  • Cheryl Cosim (Hagonoy) – news anchor, reporter, radio broadcaster
  • Mo Twister (San Rafael) – radio host

Beauty Queens

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Other notable people

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Popular celebrities, film and television artists, etc.

References

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  1. ^ "Group of Augustinian Nuns to Become Diocesan Missionary Congregation". ucanews.com.
  2. ^ Doyo, Ma Ceres P. (December 7, 2017). "Wall honors sisters among modern heroes who helped restore justice in Philippines". Global Sisters Report.
  3. ^ "MARCOS, Ma. Violeta". July 7, 2015.
  4. ^ World Encyclopedia of Library and Information Services 3rd Edition by Robert Wedgeworth