As we set our eyes on the Province's great future, focused on Putting People First, we recognize that meaningful and lasting change is only possible with sound development planning strategies formulated on the basis of relevent and accurate data. The preparation and updating of Socio-Economic Profile 2023 provides a sound basis for the formulation of our local government's economic development thrusts, policies and plans towards targeted solutions for the challenges we face, and the creation of new and better opportunities for our citizens.

On behalf of the people of Bulacan, we are deeply grateful for this commendable work of our Provincial Planning and Development Office in collaboration with the 24 Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators whose competence and commitment ensured the success of this undertaking.

May we always be guided by the ultimate goal of our various programs that is, the uplift of our people's quality of life and the achievement of a sustainable future for all.

Mabuhay ang dakilang lalawigan ng Bulacan!

DANIEL R. FERNANDO

Provincial Governor

The Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the cooperation and valuable assistance extended by the following government and national agencies in making this publication available.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), National Statistics Office (NSO), Commission on Election (COMELEC), Department of Education (DepED), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Health (DOH), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA),  Land Transportation Office (LTO), National Food Authority (NFA), National Irrigation Administration (NIA),  Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Philippine Postal Corporation, National Telecommunications Office (NTC), Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS), Rural Waterworks and Sanitation Associations (RWSA), Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), Digital Telecommunication Company (DIGITEL), Bulacan Provincial Police Office (BPPO), Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO), Provincial Assessment Office , Provincial Treasurers Office (PTO), Provincial Health Office (PHO), Provincial Cooperative and Economic Development Office (PCEDO), Provincial Engineer’s Office (PEO), Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO).

Lastly, we would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the City/Municipal Planning and Development Offices (CPDOs/MPDOs) for their untiring support to PPDO by way of extending and providing the necessary data and information on the 21 towns and 3 cities of the province.

We also welcome recommendations from its users to be able to improve this SEP and better serve their data needs.

Thank you and may God continually bless you!

The Provincial Planning and Development Office

ARLENE G. PASCUAL

Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator