Type: (Tangible Immovable: Monuments and Markers)
Location: Poblacion, Baliwag, Bulacan
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Brief Description
The marker is located at the Heroes Park, Poblacion, Baliwag, Bulacan where the first election was held.
Significance
The first election in the Philippines was held in Baliwag, Bulacan on May 6, 1899 in which Francisco Guerrero emerged victorious as the first elected mayor (municipal president). The election was conducted by word of mouth and people gathered in the plaza to cast their votes by raising their hands.
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