Past City
Officials

Past City
Officials

Honor the leaders who paved the way for Baliwag’s growth. Their legacy continues to influence the progress we enjoy today.

2022 - 2025 (Inaugural City Term)

Mayor: Ferdinand "Ferdie" V. Estrella
Vice Mayor: Marie Claudette "Madette" Q. Serrano

2022 to 2025, Baliwag City entered its new era as an official component city. After the successful plebiscite, the local government began restructuring offices and systems to operate under city status. The Schools Division of the city was established under the Department of Education, strengthening local control over education. Religious and cultural traditions also continued to flourish, including the expansion of the Holy Week procession after the pandemic years. In 2024, the historic Saint Augustine Parish Church was elevated as a Diocesan Shrine, further highlighting the city’s religious significance. By 2025, Baliwag had fully embraced its identity as a growing city, focusing on governance transition, infrastructure improvements, and long-term development planning.

Past Municipal Officials (Pre-Cityhood) 2019–2022

Mayor: Ferdinand "Ferdie" V. Estrella
Vice Mayor: Christopher F. Clemente

Between 2019 and 2022, Baliwag experienced one of the most important transitions in its history — its push for cityhood. Legislative efforts in Congress moved forward, aiming to convert the municipality into a component city. On July 30, 2022, Republic Act No. 11929 lapsed into law, officially approving Baliwag’s conversion into a city.

Later that year, on December 17, 2022, residents ratified the law through a plebiscite conducted by the Commission on Elections, formally making Baliwag the fourth city of Bulacan. This period marked a historic political and administrative milestone.

2013 - 2016

Mayor: Carolina Dellosa
Vice Mayor: Christopher F. Clemente

From 2013 to 2016, what is now Baliwag City continued strengthening its identity as a cultural and religious center in Bulacan. During these years, the town’s famous Good Friday Lenten procession became even larger and more recognized nationwide. The number of carrozas (religious floats) steadily increased, attracting thousands of devotees and visitors every Holy Week. This period was marked by cultural preservation, tourism growth during religious events, and continued municipal development while Baliwag was still officially a municipality.

Baliwag Through Time

Before it became the city we know today, Baliwag began as a quiet but resilient community. Here, faith and unity became the foundation of our town. During the era of colonialism, the people of Baliwag stood firm—with courage, with honor, and with conviction. Every church bell was not just a sound of prayer... but a reminder of our struggle for liberty. Over the years, the small town continued to grow—in education, trade, and culture. The once quiet streets became a center of vibrancy and hope. But amidst the change, our identity remains. Baliwag is not just a place on a map—it is the story of people with hearts, with dreams, and with care for one another. And as we continue to move forward. we carry the memory of our origins. For the history of Baliwag. is our history.

City Government of Baliwag
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B.S. Aquino Avenue,
Baliwag, Bulacan 3006
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