Minasa Biscuit

‘Minasa’ of Bustos, rich sole old time food delicacy

Lourdes Cruz 75 years old retired teacher and one of the pioneer makers of minasa as"meryendang mga mayayaman sa hapon"they said the minasa sold P140.00 per plastic of jar demand by OFW and BALIKBAYAN their keep sake foods stuffs for their families and friends in foreign countries.              With around ten makersin this town .Yet has a minimalof only close toP2 million worth of investment.It could as"PASALUBONG FOOD".In this town are not OFW and BALIKBAYANSfrom the province but ever come for as ILOCOS,BATANGAS,QUEZON,AND CEBU.The MINASA FESTIVAL also highlight a street dancing competition also minasa making and in the uniform of MINASA song  festival known as ESCABECHE.

Parokya ng Santo Niño de Bustos 

 

This church was established in around 1860s through the effort of the people of Bustos when the area was still a part of Baliwag.Over the decades the church structure has undergone a lot of changes including the demolistion of the beautiful old Roman art deco altar.Today the whole building is being renovated for widening -- to be able to accomodate a growing number of parishioners and visitors alike.

Twice a year the Parish celebrates its feast in honor of its patron saint -- one on every 3rd Sunday of January which is the 'Tugyaw' festival and on every last Sunday of February which is the 'Pistang Bayan". 

Summer Place Resort

 
Entrance Fee:
                                                                                    Child/Adult
    Day Swimming               (8am - 4pm)               ₱100.00
    Night Swimming            (4pm - 12am)             ₱120.00
    Overnight Stay               (12am - 8am)             ₱130.00

Cottages:
    Hut                                                                           ₱300.00
    Umbrella                                                                ₱300.00
    Closed Type                                                          ₱500.00

Cover Charge for Drinks:
    per case                                                                ₱55.00
    per bottle                                                               ₱10.00

Pavilion Rental:
    Day Time                          (8am-4pm)                 ₱1,800.00
    Night Time                       (4pm-12am)               ₱1,800.00

Rooms and Rest House Accommodations:
                                                Capacity                       Rates     
    Rest House A                   4-6 persons              ₱1,000.00 
    Room 4                              8-10 persons           ₱3,000.00 
    Rooms 5, 6 & 7                4-6 persons              ₱2,000.00
    Room 8                              6-8 persons            ₱3,000.00
    Room 9                              6-8 persons             ₱3,500.00

            Rest House A - with electric fan + toilet & bath + terrace
            Rooms 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 - with aircon + toilet & bath + terrace
            Room 9 - with aircon + toilet & bath + terrace + television & refrigerator



Features:

• 3 Semi-Olympic Size Swimming Pools
• Kiddie Pool
• Picnic Shades
• Family Size Cottages
• Snack Bar
• Multi-Purpose Pavilion
• Jogging Lane
• Children's Playground
• Billiard Hall
• Rest House
• Airconditioned Rooms
• Badminton Court

Angat Dam

The project is located at Barangay Tibagan, Bustos,Bulacan, served by the Angat River. The main dam is about 18 meters above sea level.
Among the 2.5-meter high, six-span dam’s main features are easily deflatable and inflatable rubber body, resistance to sedimentation, economical and having auto-deflation system.
Angat dam has a normal high water level of 210 meters, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
It has three gates opening a total of 1.5 meters to gradually release water that had accumulated due to incessant rains during typhoons.
In comparison, Ipo Dam, which is downstream from Angat dam, has three gates and the 100.8 meters is its normal high water level. Ambuklao dam on the other hand, has two gates with the normal high water level (NHWL) of 752 meters. Binga dam which sits downstream from Ambuklao has three gates and the NHWL of 575 meters. San Roque dam, which was receiving water from Ambuklao and Binga, has the NHWL of 280 meters.
Angat dam supplies potable water and energy to Metro Manila and nearby areas. Surrounded by lush greens, this place is also ideal for fishing, boating and hunting.
Built in 1926, 50 kilometers upstream from the Bustos Dam as a fixed type river weir without gates, the AARD, Angat Afterbay Regulator Dam (commonly known as Bustos Dam) is the longest rubber dam in Asia at 79 meters and the second largest in the world. It has coordinates of 14°57'25"N 120°57'15"E serving nearby cities: Real, Quezon, Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal, Antipolo City, Rizal.
In 1967, steel sector gates were installed on top of the regulator dam for the purpose of generating irrigation water, power supply and domestic water supply.

    Galilee Mansion And Garden Resort

    Galilee Mansion and Garden Resort Gen. Alejo, Santos Highway, San Pedro, Bustos, Bulacan.

 
    With a range of Three (3) hectares land, Galilee was

    opened on the 5th day of March 2004, with three

    swimming pools, first is the Ark of the Covenant

    (kiddie pool), then the Jordan River, for the adults

    which has 4 & 5 feet water level and the Pools of

    Siloan our two (2) Jacuzzi pools that is located beside    

    the Jordan River. This pools are commonly used for

    water baptism . We  also have a function room, the

    Gethsemane Hall it was built for the purpose of having

    a service place and later on it became a multi purpose

    function hall.



- Then after a year, the House of Genesis was built. An

    eight (8) air conditioned rooms which can be used by

    our guests to have a good stay and rest after an

    enjoying & delightful experience at the resort.



- Then a year after, another swimming pool was added

    The Sea of Galilee, an olympic pool, which has a 5 & 6

    feet water level which you can test & enhanced your

    swimming skills.



- Then after the Sea of Galilee was built a year later,

    Garden of Eden was opened, a private garden that can

    cater all kinds of events like weddings, birthdays,

    baptismal, team buildings and the like. It can

    accommodate as much as 800 to 1000 guests.  And it  

    has its own private pools that complete the lush &

    greens of the  garden.



- On the 20th day of March 2009, Galilee Mansion was

    opened, a 17 room hotel equipped with air condition

    unit, colored tv, hot and cold shower and PABX System 

    It has a carpeted Suite rooms with a king sized bed, a

    refrigerator and a bathtub for a nice and refreshing

    bath. Another type is the Standard rooms with two

    single beds , and Dormitory rooms which can

    accommodate up to 16 persons.. plus more rooms

    available next year



Mansion Facilities

    Spa – Soon to Open
    Coffee Shop – Café Galilea
    Private pool – The Bethesda (exclusive only for the    

                           Mansion’s Guests)

    Function room – King Solomon Hall

    Spacious lobby