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https://bulacan.gov.ph/generalinfo/people.php

https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/14/floods-submerge-132-villages-in-bulacan-1697-families-now-in-83-evacuation-centers/

https://www.ombudsman.gov.ph/UNDP4/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Case1_DevGdGov.pdf

https://peoplaid.com/2019/02/27/bulacan-history/#:~:text=Economy%20of%20Bulacan%20Province&text=The%20province%20is%20a%20major,despite%20the%20onslaught%20of%20industrialization.

https://www.bulacan.gov.ph/government/vgfernando.php

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10 Things to Know About Poverty and Technology

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10 Things to Know About Poverty and Technology

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Technology has been mocked as the solution to poverty, particularly generational poverty. It provides various potential to reduce poverty, but it may also worsen poverty in some locations. Here are five facts concerning poverty and technology.

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10 Things to Know About Poverty and Technology

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Spread the loveTechnology has been taunted as the solution to poverty, especially the generational one. It offers several opportunities to end poverty, but in some areas, it may also increase poverty. Here are ten things to know about poverty and technology.

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Since technology has been expanding for many years, one of the most strategically advantageous things for us is social media; social media may support impoverished individuals. One of its tasks is to raise poverty awareness and inspire people to make changes. Although there is no guarantee that social media will end poverty because some people do not have access to cell phones. It may also be used to generate revenue and increase profits for individuals.

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SJDM City Cong Robes says 4Ps intends to break cycle of poverty | Politiko Central Luzon

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SJDM City Cong Robes says 4Ps intends to break cycle of poverty | Politiko Central Luzon

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SJDM City Cong Robes says 4Ps intends to break cycle of poverty | Politiko Central Luzon

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SJDM City Cong Robes says 4Ps intends to break cycle of poverty

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Poverty in the Philippines - The Borgen Project

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Poverty in the Philippines - The Borgen Project

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Poverty in the Philippines - The Borgen Project

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Here are five ways the government is improving various programs and reforms to combat poverty in the Philippines and aid its citizens.

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Combating Poverty in the Philippines

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It should be a major issue that is addressed since it would strengthen our global political, economic, and social stability. Furthermore, it is a moral imperative to assist and care for those in need, leaving no one behind.

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Bulacan's general populace is impoverished, particularly in light of the ongoing epidemic. That is, there are city dwellers who lack basic necessities for everyday living. This also implies that some people are unable to make ends meet.

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In Pictures: Deadly Typhoon Vamco lashes Philippines

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The third typhoon to hit the storm-battered country in as many weeks has caused major flooding in the capital Manila.

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There are rich regions and poor regions.

But how does one reconcile the wide disparities in poverty within a region when they are geographically connected? Or when provincial borders are artificial?

This article will analyze the data on poverty incidences within a region with physically contiguous areas.

Central Luzon has one of the lowest poverty incidences among regions but it presents contrasts. There are wide disparities in poverty incidences from low single digits (e.g., Bataan, Bulacan and Pampanga) to high double-digits (e.g., Nueva Ecija and Aurora).

The high poverty of Aurora is understandable as it is the most remote province facing the Pacific. Baler, the capital, is 275 kilometers (km) away from Manila and is almost six hours travel by car. By contrast, Iba, Zambales ,is 242 km, or 4.5 hours from Manila.

What is baffling is the high poverty of Nueva Ecija (22.6 percent), which borders Pampanga (4.9 percent) and Bulacan (4.5 percent). Nueva Ecija is a rice granary and a high rice yielder. Similar story for Tarlac.

Calabarzon is the industrial corridor of Luzon. Four of the five provinces there have low poverty. By contrast, Quezon has a poverty incidence of 22.7 percent, higher than the national average. This can be partly explained by its distance from Metro Manila and absence of industrial zones. Its heavy dependence on low-yield coconuts (the largest area in the country), poor infrastructure, and ongoing insurgency are contributory factors.

Western Visayas is an enigma. Guimaras, Capiz and Aklan have a lower poverty level compared to the larger provinces of Iloilo and Negros Occidental. Certainly, tourism is a factor for Aklan with Boracay in its midst.

What is very surprising is that Antique, the source of the sacadas in the past, has a lower poverty rate than Negros Occidental. The reason could not be agriculture. Negros has far more extensive agriculture than Antique. It is likely remittances. For example, there is large Antique diaspora in Mindanao, especially Cotabato.

Northern Mindanao is a study in contrast. Misamis Oriental has low poverty principally because of Cagayan de Oro, the services center, as well as industrial estates along Macalajar Bay. Phividec Industrial Estate alone has 30 locators. The other provinces have high poverty incidences.

The most perplexing is Bukidnon, an agribusiness center.

Over half of its people are poor. Its land area is almost 60 percent of Northern Mindanao with good climate and varied topography.

It is a major producer of rice, corn, pineapple, sugar, banana, coffee, rubber, tomato, flowers, cassava, and vegetables. It is also a major producer of chicken, hogs, and cattle. And yet, it has a high poverty incidence.

Davao, the premier agribusiness region in the country, remains poor with a poverty incidence tying the national figure.

Davao is a major player in banana, coconut products, banana chips, fruits, cacao and coffee. The chocolate industry is a sunrise development. Davao City is the services hub of the island.

The higher poverty of Davao del Norte, the banana capital of the country, as compared to Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley, is hard to understand.

What causes the large disparities among provinces in the same region? These are likely quality of local governance, economic opportunities, farm productivity, remittances and culture.

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There are rich regions and poor regions. But how does one reconcile the wide disparities in poverty within a region when they are geographically connected? Or when provincial borders are artificial? This article will analyze the data on poverty incidences within a region with physically contiguous areas.

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Structure reduces extent of flooding in Bulacan, Pampanga

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Structure reduces extent of flooding in Bulacan, Pampanga

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"DPWH endeavors to find ways to mitigate flooding as protecting lives and properties is one of our top priorities," Sadain emphasized.

The IDRR-CCA project with overall civil work progress of 54 percent also involves the construction/replacement of seven other sluice gates including the ongoing Sapang Maragul Floodgate in Masantol and the construction/replacement of Sapang Maragul and Saplad David Bridges.

"Improvement of river channel networks are also ongoing that will increase waterways capacity through excavation and dredging at the mouth of the Pampanga River, specifically at the 5.5-kilometer stretch of Third River and the 4.6-kilometer stretch of Third River Upstream, while flow and efficiency of the 11.40-kilometer Caduang Tete River and the 11.30-kilometer Sapang Maragul River will be also improved," Sadain disclosed.

These project components of IDRR-CCA carry out the DPWH's goal to build disaster-resilient structures in calamity-prone areas. (CLJD-PIA 3)

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Structure reduces extent of flooding in Bulacan, Pampanga

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"DPWH endeavors to find ways to mitigate flooding as protecting lives and properties is one of our top priorities," Sadain emphasized. The IDRR-CCA project with overall civil work progress of 54 percent also involves the construction/replacement of seven other sluice gates including the ongoing Sapang Maragul Floodgate in Masantol and the construction/replacement of Sapang Maragul and Saplad David Bridges.

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A recently built flood control system called Frances Sluice Gate has reduced the volume, level, and duration of flooding in low-lying areas of the Pampanga delta along the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga's border.

The finished Frances Sluice Gate, according to Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar, has helped manage the flow of water in the Pampanga River and avoid backflow onto villages in barangays Sulipan and San Miguel in Calumpit, Bulacan.

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Flooded Areas in Bulacan and Pampanga - Google My Maps

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Flooded Areas in Bulacan and Pampanga - Google My Maps

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Here are some of the flood prone areas in the province of Bulacan. The flooded areas are indicated by the blue pins while the major dams are indicated by blue flags.

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Flooded Areas in Bulacan and Pampanga - Google My Maps

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Flooded areas are indicated by blue pins. Major dams are indicated by blue flags.

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Considering the number of typhoons that came into the Philippines, the province of Bulacan tends to become one of the flood prone regions in the country. According to numerous research, Bulacan is indeed experiencing considerable land subsidence, or land sinking, as a result of excessive groundwater exploitation. Bulacan villages are exposed to catastrophic flooding as a result of subsidence and increasing sea levels caused by the global climate catastrophe.

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The yearly per capita poverty threshold denotes the line between poor and non-poor individuals. The poverty line in Bulacan is Php21,989. In other words, a household of five has earned Php9,162.08, which is 5% lower in the area and 1% higher in the country. Bulacan is frequently ranked among the top ten least impoverished provinces in the country. According to 2018 poverty estimates, Bulacan ranks sixth among the least destitute provinces in the country, with a poverty incidence of 3.5.

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Floods submerge 132 villages in Bulacan; 1,697 families now in 83 evacuation centers

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Floods submerge 132 villages in Bulacan; 1,697 families now in 83 evacuation centers

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Floods submerge 132 villages in Bulacan; 1,697 families now in 83 evacuation centers

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It's a smiling sunny day earlier today but many residents in this province particularly in 29 villages of Calumpit, 8 villages in Hagonoy, 15 barangays in Bocaue, and 10 villages in Angat, are still suffering from rising floodwaters due to the release of water from Angat dam.

Governor Daniel R. Fernando earlier advised residents in flood-prone areas to be alert because the two days of heavy rains brought by Typhoon Ulysses caused the sudden increase in the water elevation of Angat, Ipo, and Bustos dams and operators have no choice but to release excess waters.

The latest situation report from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) showed that the flooded barangays in Calumpit were Balungao, 1-2 feet; Balite, 1-3 feet; Bulusan, 2-4 feet; Buguion, 1-3 feet; Calizon, 1-5 feet; Calumpang, 1 foot; Caniogan, 1-4 feet; Corazon, 1-3 feet; Frances, 1-5 feet; Gatbuca, 1-5 feet; Gugo, 1-4 feet; Iba Este, 1-3 feet; Iba O' Este, 1-3 feet; Longos, 1 foot; Meyto, 1-4 feet; Meysulao, 1-6 feet; Palimbang, 1-3 feet; Panducot, 1-4 feet; Piocruzcosa, 1-4 feet; Poblacion, 1-2 feet; Pungo, 2-4 feet; San Jose, 1-4 feet; San Miguel, 2-6 feet; San Marcos, 1-4 feet; Sapang Bayan, 1-5 feet; Sergio Bayan, 1-4 feet, Sta. Lucia, 1-4 feet; Sto Niño, 2-4 feet, and Sucol, 1-3 feet.

In Hagonoy, flooded villages were Iba, 1-2 feet; Palapat, 2-3 feet; San Agustin, 1- 2 ½ feet; San Isidro, 2-3 feet; San Juan, 2-4 feet; San Miguel, 2 feet; San Pedro, 1-2 feet; Sta. Monica, 1-2 feet, and Tampok, 1-2 feet.

As of 1:pm flooded barangays in Bocaue were Bagumbayan, 1-4 feet; Bambang, 1-5 feet; Binang 2nd, 1-3 feet; Bolacan, 1-2 feet; Bundukan 1-2 feet; Caingin, 1-4 feet; Igulot, 1-3 feet; Poblacion, 1-3 feet; Sulucan, 1-5 feet; Taal, 1-5 feet; Tambubong, 1-4 feet; Turo, 1-3 feet; Lolomboy, 1-4 feet; Bunlo, 1-4 feet; Antipona, 1-7 feet and Binang 1st, 1-2 feet.

In Angat, flooded were the villages of San Roque, 1-6 feet; Sto. Cristo, 1-6 feet; Santa Lucia, 1-6 feet; Binagbag, 1-3 feet; Marungko, 1-3 feet; Niugan, 1-3 feet; Sulucan, 1-3 feet; Donacion, 1-3 feet; Sta. Cruz, 1-3 feet and Taboc, 1-3 feet.

The Barangay Mandile of San Miguel town was also under 1 to 3 feet of floodwaters. As of 9 a.m. Balagtas villages Panginay, Santol, Wawa, San Juan, Longos, and Borol 1st, were all submerged under 1 to 2 feet flood. In Marilao, the flooded villages were Nagbalon, 1 foot; Ibayo, 1 foot; Tabing Ilog, 2 and a half; Poblacion 11, 1 foot; and Abangan Sur, 1 and a half.

As of 6 pm, flooded barangays in Bustos were Catacte, 1-2 feet; Bonga Mayor, 1-2 feet; Bonga Menor, 1-2 feet; Tanawan, 1-2 feet; Poblacion,1-2 feet; San Pedro,1-2 feet; Talampas, 1-2 feet, and Cambaog, 1-2 feet.

In Paombong town, the following were hit by floods: San Isidro II, 1 ½ foot; San Isidro I, 1 foot; Pinalagdan, 1 foot; Sto. Rosario, 2 feet; Poblacion,1 foot; San Jose, ½ ft; San Vicente, 1 ½ foot; San Roque, 1 ½, and Malumot, 1 foot.

In Plaridel, flooded villages were Bulihan, 1-2 feet; Culianin, 1-2 feet; Dampol, 1-3 feet; Lagundi, 1-2 feet; Poblacion, 1-2 feet; San Jose, 1-3 feet, Sipat, 1-2 feet; Sta Ines, 1 foot; Sto Nino, 1-3 feet, and Tabang, 1 foot. As of 5 pm, flooded villages in Pulilan were the villages of Dampol 1st, 1-2 feet; Dampol 2nd B, 1 foot; Penabatan, 1 foot; Sinipit, 1 foot; Sto. Cristo, 1-2 feet; Taal, 3 feet, and Tabon, 1-3 feet.

In the city of Malolos, flooded villages were Atlag, 2 ½ feet; Bagna, 1 foot; Bulihan, 2 feet; Caingin, 1 foot; Canalate, 1 ½ foot; Caniogan, 1 foot; Catmon, 1 foot; Liang, 1 foot; Look 1st, 2 feet; Mabolo, 1 foot; Mambog, 1 foot; Mojon, 1 foot; Panasahan, 1 foot; Pinagbakahan, 1 foot; Santor, 1 foot; San Vicente, 1 ½ foot; Sto. Cristo, 3 feet; Sto. Rosario, 2 feet; Sumapang Matanda, 1 foot and Tikay, 2 feet.

Meanwhile, the PDRRMO reported that 1,697 families or 4,981 individuals from Bulakan, Calumpit, Paombong, Hagonoy, Pulilan, and City of Malolos were temporarily housed at the 83 evacuation centers in the province.

The following are not passable to all types of vehicles: Sta. Maria-Macaiban Bridge and Pasong Tumana, Guiguinto Poblacion, Malolos-McArthur Highway in front of NFA, Tikay; Barangay Turo in Bocaue, Angat-Banaban bridge,
Baybay Bridge, Laog, and the Marilao-Lias Road.

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Floods submerge 132 villages in Bulacan; 1,697 families now in 83 evacuation centers

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It's a smiling sunny day earlier today but many residents in this province particularly in 29 villages of Calumpit, 8 villages in Hagonoy, 15 barangays in Bocaue, and 10 villages in Angat, are still suffering from rising floodwaters due to the release of water from Angat dam. Governor Daniel R.

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CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- Several low-lying areas in Bulacan were flooded on Tuesday as a result of heavy rains spawned by the southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical Depression Henry and a low-pressure area near the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).Based on the monitoring report of the...

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Take Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change and its Impacts

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The percentage of the total population belonging to age group 0 to 14 years was 35.3 percent. The oldest group (65 years and over) accounted for 3.6 percent, while 61.2 percent were in 15 to 64 years age group (economically active population).The overall dependency ratio in 2000 was 64. This meant that for every 100 persons aged 15 to 64 years, there were about 64 dependents (58 persons aged 0 to 14 years - young dependents; and six persons aged 65 years and over - old dependents)

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Figure 2 Age-Sex Population Pyramid, Bulacan 2000

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The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at the heart of the initiative, and they represent an urgent call to action by all countries—developed and developing—in a global collaboration. They understand that eradicating poverty and other deprivations requires policies to improve health and education, decrease inequality, and encourage economic growth—all while addressing climate change and conserving our seas and forests.

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Bulacan has 475 public elementary schools, 383 of which are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Bulacan, 52 of which are under the jurisdiction of the Division of City Schools of San Jose del Monte, and 38 of which are under the jurisdiction of the Division of City Schools of Malolos.

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The term "Bulacan" is derived from the Tagalog word "Bulak", which translates to "Cotton" in the English language. When the Spaniards first reached the shore of the country, they discovered cotton, among other crops, growing in abundance in several parts of Luzon, particularly in Bulacan.

Bulacan, being the first capital of the province, was the hub of economic activities and the inhabitants enjoyed excellent trade with Manila, primarily due to its proximity to the city and accessibility through its wide and navigable river.

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Tagalog is the major language of Bulacan since it is part of the Tagalog cultural sphere (Katagalugan). Some residents also speak Kapampangan, particularly in regions near the Pampanga border. The Alta Kabulowan, the earliest residents of Bulacan whose language is also known as Alta Kabulowan, have three municipalities (San Miguel, Remedios Trinidad, and Norzagaray) and one city (San Jose del Monte) as their homelands. Due to an influx of Tagalog speakers, their language is presently threatened.

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He is a Filipino actor and politician who is the 34th and incumbent Governor of Bulacan. To know more about him just click the link below.

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Bulacan covers a total area of 2,796.10 square kilometres (1,079.58 sq mi) occupying the southeastern section of the Central Luzon region.

The province is bounded by Nueva Ecija (San Isidro Gapan City, General Tinio) on the north, Aurora (Dingalan) on the northeast, Quezon (General Nakar) on the east, Rizal (Rodriguez) on the southeast, Metro Manila (Valenzuela City, Malabon, Navotas, Caloocan and Quezon City) on the south, Manila Bay on the southwest, and Pampanga (Candaba, San Luis, Pampanga, Apalit, Macabebe, Masantol) on the west.

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Bulacan is a major supplier of Metro Manila’s food especially rice, meat, and vegetables. Also, it is still a major source of rice and other agricultural products despite the onslaught of industrialization.

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As of the 2020 census conducted on May 1, 2020, Bulacan registered a total population of 3,708,890. Bulacan, the largest province in terms of population in Central Luzon, shares 29.85% of the regional population (12,422,172) and 3.41% of the national total population (108,771,978).