In Spanish language, this surname is derived from "Maria del Pilar", a reference to Mary, mother of Jesus.
How locals move
Getting around Pilar the local way
- Get inAlternatively, disembark at Balanga and take a a tricycle or even a jeepney heading to Mariveles, Limay, Lamao or Orion, which passes through downtown Pilar.
From Wikivoyage: Pilar (Bataan), CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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