BALIWAG CITY

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Baliwag’s Good Friday: From Dawn Rites to Evening Processions—A Timeline

05 April, 2026

From early morning rites inside the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Augustine of Baliwag to the late-night return of procession carrozas, Good Friday observance on April 3 unfolded through a full sequence of liturgical rites, devotions, and public processions marking the Passion and death of Jesus Christ.

Photo via Ang Batingaw/Facebook

Grand Lenten Procession Marks Holy Wednesday in Baliwag

03 April, 2026

The City Government of Baliwag, in coordination with multiple agencies, has fully mobilized traffic and environmental measures for the Holy Wednesday Grand Lenten Procession on April 1, as large numbers of devotees are expected to gather.

Photo via Ang Batingaw/Facebook

Batingaw Maps Out Routes for Good Wednesday and Good Friday Processions

25 March, 2026

The official Facebook page of Batingaw has announced the procession routes for the upcoming Holy Week celebrations in Baliwag, set for April 1 (Holy Wednesday) and April 3 (Good Friday).

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Baliwag City Enforces 4-Day Workweek for Local Gov’t Employees

18 March, 2026

The Baliwag Public Information Office (P.I.O.) announced on Monday, March 16, that the City Government of Baliwag implemented a compressed 4-day workweek for its local government employees last Friday, March 13.

Photo via Ang Batingaw / Facebook

Malolos Diocese seeks National Cultural Treasure status for Baliwag's St. Augustine Shrine and Parish

19 February, 2026

The Diocese of Malolos has filed a petition to declare the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Augustine of Baliwag in Bulacan a National Cultural Treasure, according to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (N.C.C.A.).

Photo via Mommy Sonia / Facebook

Baliwag Stages Christmas Celebration; Features Annual Paskong Paslit, Wish Upon a Star

30 December, 2025

The City Government of Baliwag held an early Christmas Celebration featuring its annual programs, "Paskong Paslit" and "Wish Upon a Star," catering to both children and adults.

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Baliwag, pinagtibay ang inklusibong pamamahala sa pagdiriwang para sa P.W.D.s

26 Disyembre, 2025

Pinagtibay ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Baliwag ang paninindigan nito sa inklusibong pamamahala sa isinagawang pagdiriwang para sa mga Persons with Disabilities (P.W.D.s) noong Disyembre 9 sa Baliwag Star Arena.

Photo via Mommy Sonia / Facebook

Livelihood Assistance Brings Hope to Baliwagenyos This Christmas Season

23 December, 2025

Embracing the true spirit of Christmas marked by generosity, unity, and compassion, the City Government of Baliwag once again reaffirmed its dedication to public service by extending livelihood assistance to 50 Baliwagenyos this holiday season.

Litrato mula kay Mommy Sonia / Facebook

Mga inimbitahang mang-aawit, banda, nagbigay-sigla sa Baliwag City 3rd Anniversary Concert

22 Disyembre, 2025

Nagbigay‑sigla sa entablado ang mga inimbitahang mang-aawit at banda sa kasagsagan ng Baliwag City 3rd Anniversary Concert sa Bagong Nayon Access Road noong Miyerkules, Disyembre 17.

Photo via Mommy Sonia / Facebook

Baliwag Marks I.D.P.D., Highlights Abilities, Contributions of P.W.D.s

20 December, 2025

Baliwag City commemorates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (I.D.P.D), recognizing the abilities and significant contributions of 565 Persons with Disabilities (P.W.D.) in the city.

Photo via Baliwag City PIO

CDRRMC Holds Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment for ‘Super Typhoon Uwan’

08 November, 2025

In a proactive measure for the safety and preparedness of the city, the Baliwag City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (C.D.R.R.M.C.) held a virtual Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment in anticipation of the 'Super Typhoon Uwan.'

Photo via Mommy Sonia / Faceboook

Baliwag Honors Senior Citizens in Celebration of Elderly Filipino Week

05 November, 2025

The City Government of Baliwag marked Elderly Filipino Week 2025 on Oct. 29 at the Baliwag Star Arena, honoring the city’s senior citizens for their lifelong contributions to both the community and local development.

Photo via SDO City of Baliwag - Records Unit / Facebook

Baliwag SDO Names New PS-DFSSLG Officers

30 October, 2025

The Schools Division Office (SDO) of the City of Baliwag has made an official announcement regarding the newly elected officers of the Private Schools Division Federated Supreme Secondary Learner Government (PS-DFSSLG) for the School Year 2025–2026.

Photo via Baliwag PIO

Olongapo LGU benchmarks Baliwag City Public Market

28 October, 2025

Officials from the Olongapo City Government visited Baliwag City on Oct. 22 to conduct a benchmarking activity focused on the city’s efficient and well-managed public market.

Photo via Mommy Sonia Estrella/Facebook

Estrella fuels Baliwag’s progress with new fleet

28 October, 2025

In her first 100 days in office, Mayor Sonia V. Estrella reported significant progress in Baliwag’s public service initiatives, including the acquisition of two mobile kitchens and six new waste collection trucks to strengthen disaster response and waste management operations across the city.

Photo via Baliwag City PIO

Estrella highlights achievements in first 100 days report

22 October, 2025

Baliwag City Mayor Sonia Estrella delivered her first 100 days report, outlining key accomplishments and ongoing initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable development and improving the everyday life of Baliwagenyos, Oct. 20.

Photo by Kristian Miguel Hizon & Nateleen Ventura

Public rally in Baliwag highlighted civic engagement led by local community groups

13 October, 2025

A public rally held on October 5 showcased the civic engagement of Baliwag residents led by local community groups, drawing both support and criticism towards the current city administration.

Litrato mula sa Baliwag Peso, PIO, Web TV / Facbeook

Baliwag, patuloy sa pag-unlad: Bagong ilaw, programang panghanapbuhay, mental health clinic, inilunsad

12 October, 2025

Patuloy ang mga proyektong isinusulong ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Baliwag sa pamumuno ni Mayor Sonia Estrella upang maisakatuparan ang mga layuning nakatuon sa kaligtasan, kaunlaran, at kapakanan ng mga Baliwagenyo.

Photo by Paul Peeven Flores

Artist talk, workshop held by Ico and Lety Cruz Art Program

12 October, 2025

The Ico and Lety Cruz Art Program once again launched its annual art competition, open to all citizens of Baliwag City, Sept. 10.

Photo via Baliwag City Environment & Natural Resources Office / Facebook

Mayor Sonia Estrella leads inspection of Glorietta Park, new public market cleanup

25 September, 2025

City Mayor Sonia Estrella, together with Vice Mayor Ferdinand Estrella, conducted a morning visit to Plaza Naning on Sept. 25 to oversee the ongoing cleanup operations at Glorietta Park.

Photo via Maureen Comelat Castilla / Instagram

VM Ferdie Estrella inspects Baliwag City public market, addresses wet floor concerns

23 September, 2025

City Vice Mayor Ferdinand Estrella inspected the newly opened Baliwag City Public Market, focusing on complaints about the fish section's wet floor.

Photo via Mommy Sonia Estrella / Facebook

Glorietta Park undergoes clearing operations after serving as temporary market site

20 September, 2025

Around and inside Glorietta Park, a popular urban space that has been used as the Baliwag City makeshift market, clearing operations have officially started.

Photo via St. Mary's College of Baliuag, Inc. / Facebook page

SMCB bags 2nd Best Film, Best Actor award at LENTE 2025

07 September, 2025

Applause, excitement, and prestige filled the Baliwag Star Arena on September 4 as St. Mary’s College of Baliuag, Inc. (SMCB) bagged two major awards at the LENTE: Gabi ng Parangal 2025.

Litrato mula sa Mommy Estrella Facebook page

7 maikling pelikula, tampok sa LENTE Short Film Festival 2025

30 Agosto, 2025

Pitong opisyal na pelikula mula sa iba’t ibang paaralan sa lungsod ng Baliwag ang itinampok sa LENTE: Baliwag City Short Film Festival 2025 na ginanap sa Baliwag Star Arena, Pagala, Baliwag, Bulacan, Agosto 29.

Litrato mula sa Presidential Communications Office Facebook page

Pangulong Marcos Jr. nagalit sa ₱55.7 milyong ‘ghost’ river wall project sa Baliwag

21 Agosto, 2025

Ikinagalit ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. matapos madiskubreng hindi naisagawa ang nagkakahalagang ₱55.7 milyon river wall project sa Brgy. Piel, Baliwag, Bulacan, kahit nakasaad sa mga dokumento mula sa Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) na ito ay “kumpleto na” at bayad na.

Litrato mula sa Daily Tribune

3 sugatan sa insidente ng hostage taking sa Baliwag Public Market

14 Agosto, 2025

Tatlong katao ang naitalang sugatan matapos ang naganap na insidente ng hostage taking sa loob ng Baliwag Public Market sa lungsod ng Baliwag, Bulacan nitong Miyerkules, Agosto 13..

Litrato mula sa Ferdie Estrella Facebook page

VM Estrella inihalal bilang pangulo ng Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines–Bulacan Chapter

11 Agosto, 2025

Nahalal bilang pangulo ng Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP)–Bulacan Chapter si Bise Alkalde Ferdie Estrella ng Lungsod ng Baliwag, matapos kilalanin ang kaniyang kakayahan at karanasan bilang lider ng lokal na pamahalaan.

Photo via Ferdie Estrella

New Baliwag City Council convenes first session

05 July, 2025

Baliwag City, Bulacan—The newly elected members of the 2nd Baliwag City Council held their inaugural session on Friday. This marks the beginning of their three-year term, with promises centered on focused governance, accountability, and responsive local service.

Photo by John Andrei Policarpio

Newly Elected City Gov't Officials Sworn Into Office

30 June, 2025

BALIWAG CITY, Bulacan — Marking the start of a new administrative term, the newly elected city government officials of Baliwag City took their oath of office during the inaugural ceremony held Monday at The Chapters, MSDF Social Hall, Tangos, City of Baliwag.

Photo via Baliwag City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office

CDRRMO Posts IEC Campaign Signs In Baliwag City

27 June, 2025

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) through its Operations and Warning Division, has installed Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign signage across Baliwag City, June 24.

Photo via Ferdie Estrella

Baliwag City Governance Affirms Commitment To Smooth Transition

24 June, 2025

Baliwag City, Bulacan — To ensure formal, transparent, and orderly turnover of reports, plans, and key documents from various city government offices, the city government of Baliwag conducted a Local Governance Transition on June 22.

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The City Government of Baliwag, in coordination with multiple agencies, has fully mobilized traffic and environmental measures for the Holy Wednesday Grand Lenten Procession on April 1, as large numbers of devotees are expected to gather.

The official Facebook page of Batingaw has announced the procession routes for the upcoming Holy Week celebrations in Baliwag, set for April 1 (Holy Wednesday) and April 3 (Good Friday).

The Baliwag Public Information Office (P.I.O.) announced on Monday, March 16, that the City Government of Baliwag implemented a compressed 4-day workweek for its local government employees last Friday, March 13.

The Diocese of Malolos has filed a petition to declare the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Augustine of Baliwag in Bulacan a National Cultural Treasure, according to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (N.C.C.A.).

The City Government of Baliwag held an early Christmas Celebration featuring its annual programs, "Paskong Paslit" and "Wish Upon a Star," catering to both children and adults.

Pinagtibay ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Baliwag ang paninindigan nito sa inklusibong pamamahala sa isinagawang pagdiriwang para sa mga Persons with Disabilities (P.W.D.s) noong Disyembre 9 sa Baliwag Star Arena.

Embracing the true spirit of Christmas marked by generosity, unity, and compassion, the City Government of Baliwag once again reaffirmed its dedication to public service by extending livelihood assistance to 50 Baliwagenyos this holiday season.

Nagbigay‑sigla sa entablado ang mga inimbitahang mang-aawit at banda sa kasagsagan ng Baliwag City 3rd Anniversary Concert sa Bagong Nayon Access Road noong Miyerkules, Disyembre 17.

Baliwag City commemorates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (I.D.P.D), recognizing the abilities and significant contributions of 565 Persons with Disabilities (P.W.D.) in the city.

7 maikling pelikula, tampok sa LENTE Short Film Festival 2025

Pangulong Marcos Jr. nagalit sa ₱55.7 milyong ‘ghost’ river wall project sa Baliwag

VM Estrella inihalal bilang pangulo ng Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines–Bulacan Chapter

CDRRMO Posts IEC Campaign Signs In Baliwag City

Baliwag City Governance Affirms Commitment To Smooth Transition

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