Republic of the Philippines

Department of Justice
PAROLE AND PROBATION ADMINISTRATION
Region I
SAN CARLOS CITY PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICE
Hall of Justice, Bliss Compound, Pagal, San Carlos City,
Pangsinan
(075) 532-2112
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November 15, 2012

San Carlos City PPOs Lakbay Aral 2012
In observance of the National Correctional Consciousness Week
(NACOCO), the San Carlos City PPO had decided to commemorate the occasion
by conducting an Educational Tour on Lakbay Aral in Vigan City last October
26, 2012.
This kind of activity which was a long-time dream was already included
in the proposed program of activities for 2012 last year. The personnel and the
Officers and members of the volunteer association of their office had worked
hand in hand to outsource all the possible mean. The office personnel
volunteer and our client had brought along one (1) member of their family in
order to see and witness themselves the different tourist spots in Vigan City
likewise to experience its one-of-a-kind and rich cultural heritage.
As requested from Hon. Eva Marie S. Medina, City Mayor of Vigan City,
Ilocos Sur thru the intercession of OIC/SPPO Corazon Dagdag of Vigan City
Parole and Probation Office, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, we were provided with a
Tour Guide who have served us to get more acquainted with the rich history of
the place as we enjoy our tour.
We have chosen to visit Vigan City, knowing that it is one of Philippines
most beautiful cities as it showcase the Spanish heritage of the country. Vigan
City is located at the northern part of the Philippines and its historical center,
which is called the heritage village, is listed on the UNESCO world heritage list
since December 2, 1999 for its unique Spanish colonial history in Asia and the
very well preserved Spanish monumental building which were build in the 18 th
century.
The following are the tourist spots which were visited:
1. Baluarte Vigan Fortress of Vigan
It is a resort complex which lies in hectares of land that stretches
from the rolling plain towards the hills where the former Governor Chavit
Singsons multi-storey house sits with a grand view of Vigan and the South
China Sea. It has mini Zoo, landscaped garden, butterfly farm, a track for horse
riding and a skeet shooter range which are open to public.
2. Bantay Belfry
The historic Bantay Belfry sits on a hill and it was built in 1591. It
was said to be the peoples watch tower, part of the citys defense in alerting it
against possible enemies.

3. St. Pauls Cathedral

The St. Pauls Cathedral is also known as the metropolitan
Cathedral. The original structure was built in 1574 and it was a mere chapel
then, made of wood and thatch. In 1641, the chapel was replace by a church.
The church as it stands now was completed in 1800.
4. Plaza Salcedo
Right in front of the Saint Paul Cathedral is the Plaza Salcedo,
named after the Spanish conqueror, Ivan de Salcedo who subdued the early
native settlement in Vigan and established upon it Villa Ferandiva for the
monarch of Spain in 1572.
5. Crisologo Museum
6. Calle Crisologo Meva Crisologo Street
7. Leona Florentino House
8. Syquia Mansion of President Elpidio Quirino
9. Abel weaving Vigan Traditional Craft
10.Burnay Jars Burnay Pottery
11.Dannili Red Clay Craft
12.Hidden Garden
Submitted by:
HIDILIZA G. BELMONTE
Sr. Probation and Parole Officer
Noted:
HERCULES N. TANDOC
Chief Probation and Parole Officer