Bocaue
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Bocaue is a municipality in Bulacan.
Understand
Bocaue is dubbed the "Fireworks Capital of the Philippines".
Get in
From Metropolitan Manila one can drive through the North Luzon Expressway and exit at Bocaue exit. From the Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City (popularly known as Monumento) one can use the MacArthur Highway going through Valenzuela and Marilao before reaching Bocaue.
From MNL (Tolls)
Get on Northbound South Luzon Expressway/Osmena Highway/Pan-Philippine Highway
Follow the Pan-Philippine Highway to Exit 27 or Governor Fortunato Halili Ave.
From MNL (Tolls)
Get on Northbound South Luzon Expressway/Osmena Highway/Pan-Philippine Highway
Follow the Pan-Philippine Highway to Exit 27 or Governor Fortunato Halili Ave.
See
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phone: +63 44 931-8169address: Ciudad de VictoriaWith a 55,000 seating capacity, the arena is the biggest domed indoor arena not only in the Philippines but in the world. Built by local Christian sect, Iglesia ni Cristo for their centennial, the Philippine Arena hosts several events including sporting events, church events and concerts.
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Philippine Sports Stadium
address: Ciudad de VictoriaAlso part of Iglesia ni Cristo's Ciudad de Victoria complex. The stadium is mainly for football events. It also hosts a blue athletics track. St. Martin of Tours Church of BocaueOne of the oldest churches in Bulacan. The church is the home of the Krus ng Wawa, a Catholic relic.
Francisca Reyes Aquino ShrineShrine built in honor of Philippine National Artist Francisca Reyes Aquino, who was credited for her contributions to Philippine art and culture in the field of native dance. The place is managed by the National Historical Institute.
Buy
You can buy fireworks and firecrackers in Bocaue for a relatively cheap price, especially during the New Year season.