# Malolos

Malolos is a city in the province of Bulacan, Philippines.

## Understand

Malolos is the capital and second most populous city of the province of Bulacan, with more than 260,000 residents (2020). It was the site of the constitutional convention of 1898, known as the Malolos Convention, that led to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic, at the sanctuary of the Barasoain Church. The convent of the Malolos Cathedral served as the presidential palace at that time. Malolos gave birth to the first constitutional republic in Asia.

## Get in
### By car

The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) provides access from Manila and Angeles, and exits near Malolos are Tabang and Santa Rita. Tabang exit is best used from Manila, while Santa Rita exit is best used from the north.
The MacArthur Highway passes through the city between Calumpit and Guiguinto.

### By bus

Golden Bee and First North Luzon Transit has buses between Manila and the towns of Hagonoy, and Masantol and Macabebe (the latter two in southern Pampanga). The main bus stop is on McArthur Highway, near the flyover.

### By train

There are no trains to Malolos since the main line to La Union closed in the 1980s.
As of 2019, there is ongoing construction of an electrified standard-gauge railway to Clark International Airport in Angeles, Pampanga, and New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. The first segment of that rail project will run up to Malolos. As of 2023, the line is still under construction, with opening estimated by 2025.

## Get around

Public transportation in Malolos is served by buses, jeepneys, and UV Express AUVs. The city is also served by tricycles, which offer their services on a for-hire basis.
Malolos is known for its Karatig Jeepneys which serves as an intra-city public transportation. The name came from the word karatig, which means nearby places or barangays. The Karatig jeepney is the smaller version of the jeepneys which usually have the size of about 3 meters long and can board 8-10 commuters at the back plus 2 passengers in the front seat. Longer models can accommodate about 10-12. Its capacity varies according to the jeep’s length and size. There are two Karatig routes around Malolos.

## See

* 14.85602120.813731 Bulacan Provincial Capitol View Park, Manila North Road. City park. Free. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.8427120.81152 Malolos Cathedral (Immaculate Conception Parish Cathedral & Minor Basilica (Diocese of Malolos)), Estrella Street. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.84628120.813053 Emilio Aguinaldo Monument - Malolos, Barasoain Church Compd., Paseo Del Congreso. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.84669120.812664 Museo ng Republika ng 1899, Paseo del Congreso, Plaza Rizal (in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish - Barasoain Church). (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.843120.811625 Kalayaan Tree, Estrella Street (Malolos Cathedral (Immaculate Conception Parish Cathedral & Minor Basilica) (Diocese of Malolos)). Open 24 hours. Historical landmark. Free. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.84379120.811136 Old Malolos City Hall, Jacinto Street, ☏ +63 447916891. 8AM–5PM. (updated Sep 2023)

### Historical sites

* 14.84638120.81237 Barasoain Church. Erected in 1885, was the site of the very First Philippine Congress on September 15, 1898, and the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899. In this church the Oath of Office of Emilio Aguinaldo and Joseph Estrada as Philippine presidents took place. Within the premises of Barasoain Church, there are other historical markers installed by National Historical Commission, such as the Universidad Literaria y Scienifico de Filipina at Malolos Convent, General Emilio Aguinaldo Monument at Barasoain patio, and First Philippine Republic marker installed at left side of the main lateral wall of the church.
* 14.84428120.811458 Casa Real, Paseo del Congreso, Plaza Rizal. 9AM-4PM. It was built in 1580 as Casa Tribunal and Casa Presidencia of the town gobernadorcillo. It became Spanish treasury in 1673. Declared National Shrine on October 4, 1965. Now it is the Museum of Philippine Political History.
* 14.84434120.811529 Museo ng Kasaysayang Pampulitika ng Pilipinas - Casa Real Shrine, Paseo del Congreso, Plaza Rizal, ☏ +63 44 662 6135. 8:30AM–4:30PM. National museum about Filipino political history in a former printing press building. (updated Sep 2023)

## Do

* 14.8608120.81011 Malolos Sports & Convention Center, #10 MacArthur Hwy, ☏ +63 44 796 3326. Convention center. (updated Sep 2023)

## Buy

* 14.84988120.823551 Robinsons Malolos, MacArthur Hwy. 10AM–9PM. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.8724120.79982 WalterMart Shopping Center - Malolos Branch, KM 45, MacArthur Hwy, Longos, ☏ +63 9190649811. 9AM–8PM. Mall, Food Stores, Supermarket. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.8691120.80263 South Supermarket Malolos, Feliza Bldg, 110a MacArthur Hwy, Sumapang Matanda, ☏ +63 9955556790. 8:30AM–8PM. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.8443120.81774 Malolos Public Market, Lucero Street. Open 24 hours. (updated Sep 2023)

## Eat

* 14.8547120.81451 Fortune Hong Kong Seafood, MacArthur Hwy, ☏ +63 932 891 4152. 10AM. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.8565120.81182 Tutong’s Laksa - Malolos, Capitol View Park Subd, Diamond. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.84266120.811123 McDonald's-Malolos Bayan Branch, Sto. Nino Street corner Estrella Street. Open 24 hours. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.84233120.810674 Bistro Maloleño, Capitol View Park, Santo Nino Street, bistromalolenyo@yahoo.com.ph. 10AM-10PM. Opened in April 2013, Bistro Maloleno is a casual dining restaurant serving Heirloom Bulacan Dishes. This concept restaurant does not only bring dining entertainment to its guests, but it also serves as a living museum of culinary tradition where the guests learn and experience Bulacan's heritage cuisine. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.84391120.811965 Lioming’s Rice Noodles Corner, Lucero Street, ☏ +63 9757146044. Open 24 hours. Thai restaurant. (updated Sep 2023)

## Drink

* 14.848120.82861 Steak and Wine Unlimited Malolos Branch, Seaoil, MacArthur Highway. 11AM–9PM. ₱₱. (updated Sep 2023)
* 14.856726120.8130422 Kape Kapitolyo - Malolos, Caltex BSU, Guinhawa, ☏ +63 44 760 5908. 9AM-6PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 14.850701120.8155613 Cafe Congreso, G/F Don Mar Building, Paseo del Congreso Street, Catmon, ☏ +63 44 306 5742, congresocoffee@gmail.com. 11AM-8PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 14.850945120.8196464 Coffeenity Co., km41 MacArthur Hwy, ☏ +63 44 764 5205, coffeenitycompany@yahoo.com. 9AM-10PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 14.856036120.8177735 The Ugly Mug Cafe Bulacan, 192 A Mabini. 10AM-8PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 14.874745120.7979186 Bo's Coffee - Malolos, San Francisco Square, Estrela Street Sto Nino (beside Malolos Cathedral), ☏ +63 962 943 2298. 7AM-11PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 14.870102120.7938917 Cafe Rese, cafereseph@gmail.com. always open. (updated Mar 2024)
* 14.851674120.8102398 Fifteenth Café, Blas Ople Diversion Road, Bulihan, ☏ +63 995 062 1534, fifteenthcoffeegroup@gmail.com. 10AM-11PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 14.841999120.8359679 Kopi Brood Cafe, Luisa St. Rufina Homes subdivision Bagong Bayan, ☏ +63 939 908 0208, kopibrood@gmail.com. 8AM-7PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 14.871825120.79886810 1995 Studio Cafe, Km 44, MacArthur Highway, Longos, ☏ +63 917 179 8221. 11AM-9PM. (updated Mar 2024)
* 14.875191120.7968111 Dear Joe Malolos. 10AM-9PM. (updated Mar 2024)

## Sleep

* 14.8451120.80971 The Grove Resort and Hideaway, #955 Enriquez Street, ☏ +63 9058411707, jhtorrijosmariadolores@gmail.com. ₱₱. (updated Sep 2023)