REGION 1

PREPARED BY GROUP 1 BSHM:

FAITH EUPHROSYNE LLANA (ILOCOS NORTE)
AUBREY JOY SAPETIN (ILOCOS SUR)
JEZRIEL VAL ELIZONDO (LA UNION)
LLENARD DE LUNA (PANGASINAN)

PREPARED FOR:
RICARDO TAN LUCERO
 ILOCOS REGION (STATISTICS)

 TOTAL LAND AREA OF ILOCOS

REGION IS 13,014 SQUARE
KILOMETERS.

 Located along the north western coast of

Luzon bounded by west Philippine Sea on
the cordillera mountains.

 It is comprised of four provinces namely:

ilocos norte, ilocos sur, la union, and
pangasinan.

 Local government units:

The cities that make up Ilocos Region
are:
Batac City, Laoag City, Candon
City, Vigan City, San Fernando
City, Alaminos City, Dagupan
City, San Carlos City, Urdaneta
City
- 116 municipalities
- 3, 267 barangays

 Based on PSA estimated population as of the year 2022 there are 5, 444,
911 residents in the region.

 Regional capital is San Fernando.

 ECONOMY
April 28, 2022 officials of the Philippine statistics authority and national
development authority Ilocos regional office gave updates on its
economic performances in 2021.

From its 7. 7% percent dip in 2020, the Ilocos region’s economy

bounced back with an increase of 4. 6 % percent in 2021, according to
the Philippines of statistics authority (PSA).

PSA Ilocos regional director lawyer Shiela de Guzman said 14 industries

in the region posted increase while agriculture, forestry, fishing industry,
transportation and storage, decrease by 4. 9 % percent and 1. 8 %
percent. She said 51. 7 % percent of the economy in the region was
contributed by the services sector, 30. 7 % in industry, and 17. 6 %
percent in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The total economic growth percentage, 2. 9 % percent was from

industry, and 2. 7 % percent from services, while agriculture decreased
its growth by 1 %.
Locals and International Tourist Attractions in Region 1

 Vigan Heritage Village – the most visited place

 Calle Crisologo
 Vigan Cathedral
 Bantay Church Bell Tower
 Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo
 Blue Lagoon
 Kabigan Falls
 Marcos Museum
 Malacañang of the north
 Sta. Maria Church
 Padre Burgos House
 Plaza Salcedo
 Ilocos Sur Adventure Zone
 Crisologo Museum
 Mindoro Beach of Vigan
 Hidden Garden
 Candon Church
 Sangbay Niragsak Falls
 Pagudpud Beach
 Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
 San Augustine Church
 Cabugao Beach Resort
 Ilocandia Resort and Casino
 Juan Luna Shrine
 GASTRONOMY
 Vigan Longganisa - It is a type of
de recado longganisa. It is made
with ground lean pork, ground pork
fat, brown sugar, garlic, onions, bay
leaves, soy sauce, vinegar, black
pepper, and salt to taste in hog
casings. Chili flakes may also be
added. The sausages are celebrated
in an annual "Longganisa Festival" in Vigan City

 Ilocos Empanada - Ilocos empanada

is simply rice wrapper filled with
various ingredients, then deep-fried
in a wok with very hot oil, cooked
until crisp, and cooled for a few
minutes. The eating commences
after chipping off the corner to
expose the steaming-hot filling
inside.

 Bagnet - Bagnet (Northern Ilocano

and Tagalog pronunciation: [bɐg
ˈnɛt], Southern Ilocano
pronunciation: [bɐgˈnɯt]), locally
also known as "chicharon" in
Ilocano, is a Filipino dish consisting
of pork belly (liempo) boiled and
deep fried until it is crispy. It is
seasoned with garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and salt.
 Okoy Tiyosko - Okoy Tiyosko is
another famous food from Ilocos that
should be listed in your must-tries.
This crunchy snack is a deep-fried
fritter made of glutinous rice batter,
shrimp, and various vegetables. You
can either eat it alone or pair it with
rice and spicy vinegar.

 Pinakbet - Pinakbet (also called

pakbet or pinak bet) is an indigenous
Filipino dish from the northern
regions of the Philippines. Pinakbet
is made from mixed vegetables
sautéed in fish or shrimp sauce. The
word is the contracted form of the
Ilokano word pinakebbet, meaning
"shrunk" or "shriveled."

 Tupig - also known as intemtem or

kangkanen, is a Filipino rice cake
originating from northwestern Luzon,
particularly the regions of
Pangasinan, Tarlac, and Ilocos. It is
made from ground slightly-fermented
soaked glutinous rice (galapong)
mixed with coconut milk, muscovado sugar, and young coconut
(buko) strips.
 Poqui poqui – is a vegetable dish
made of eggplants sauteed in onions,
garlic, and tomatoes, and finished off
with beaten eggs. It originated from
the Ilocos region where it's commonly
served for breakfast with steamed rice
or as a side dish to grilled fish or fried
meat for lunch.

 Dudol - an Ilocano native delicacy

made of rice flour, coconut milk and
sugarcane. It represents the
unleavened bread which the Israelites
consume to remind them of their
deliverance from slavery in Egypt

 Chichacorn - is a fried corn kernel, in

the Philippines known as kornik, that
goes great as a snack with some of
you favorite refreshing beverages.
Chichacorn is available in bbq,
cheese, garlic and spicy flavors.
 Sukang Iloko - made from naturally
fermented sugarcane, has a strong
acidic scent and turbid-color quality
distinctive of other vinegars. Its
unique taste complements mouth-
watering delicacies such as adobo,
paksiw, longganisa and a perfect
match for empanada.

 Dinakdakan - an appetizer dish that

originated from the Ilocos Region, in
the Philippines. This interesting dish
is made-up of boiled and grilled pig
parts, in which ears, liver, and face or
mascara are the most commonly
used. Stomach and intestines can be
utilized.

 Sinanglaw - a beef innards and skin

soup, flavored with bile and kamias
specialty of Vigan. When you're at
Vigan sinanglao are served at street
side eateries in the morning.
 ILOCOS
NORTE

BY: FAITH EUPHROSYNE P. LLANA

ILOCOS NORTE (GOVERNOR)

Matthew Joseph Manotoc is a Filipino politician and athlete from Ilocos
Norte, Philippines. He currently serves as the governor of Ilocos Norte and
was a senior provincial board member from the second legislative district
of Ilocos Norte from 2016 to 2019.
Manotoc was born on December 9, 1988 in Morocco,the youngest son of
Imee Romualdez Marcos and Tommy La'O Manotoc. He is a member of
the Marcos family. At the time of his birth, his parents were in exile in
Morocco reportedly living under false passports. In 2006, he went to the
United States to study at Claremont McKenna College.

ILOCOS NORTE (CITY MAYOR)

Michael Edward Marcos Keon is a Filipino politician. Keon is the son of
Australian journalist Michael James Keon and Elizabeth E. Marcos-
Keon, governor of Ilocos Norte from 1971 to 1983 and the nephew of
former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos.
He served as provincial governor of Ilocos Norte from 2007-2010. He
was preceded by cousin, Bongbong Marcos and was succeeded by Imee
Marcos.
He initially planned to run as mayor of Laoag for 2013 elections but
withdrew after Bongbong Marcos convinced him to withdrew his
candidacy in favor of Chevylle Fariñas.
In 2018, Keon was appointed by Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos as
Laoag City Councilor to fill in a vacant position in the Laoag City
Council.

ILOCOS NORTE (STATISTICS)

 TOTAL LAND AREA OF
ILOCOS norte 3, 418. 75 square
kilometers

 Found in the north-westernmost

part of Luzon, bordered by the
babuyan channel to the north;
ilocos sur to the south; abra to
the southeast; Cagayan to the
east; and south china sea to the
west.

 It is composed of two
component cities namely: Batac
and Laoag.

 Local government units:

- 21 municipalities
- 559 barangays

 Based on psa estimated population as of the year 2022 there are

593,081 residents in the PROVINCE.

 Province capital Laoag.

ECONOMY
THE ANNUAL REGULAR REVENUE OF LAOAG FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR OF 2021 WAS PHP 4, 907, 722, 954. 41.

THE PROVINCE HAS PHP 2, 313, 774, 829. 15 ASSETS WITH

LIABILITIES OF PHP 684, 655, 231.92.

BEST TOURIST SPOT IN ILOCOS NORTE

THE SINKING BELL TOWER
 The tower is called a sinking
tower because it's incredibly
heavy, and it was built on
sandy ground. So, the
combination of the loose
foundation and its weight made
it sink considerably into the
ground at a rate of an inch
every year.

SAN AUGUSTINE CHURCH

 also known as Paoay Church,
built in 1710. This church is
famous for its distinct
architecture highlighted by the
numerous building.

BANGUI WINDMILLS
 Located in Pagudpud. A long
line of 70 meter - high wind
turbines lined up over a 9
kilometer stretch of the Bangui
Bay Shoreline.

KAPURPURAWAN ROCK
FORMATION
  The rock formation is known for its creamy white rock surface
sculpted and shaped by the relentless pounding waves.

MALACANANG OF THE NORTH

 This was a birthday gift from
the former first lady, Imelda
Marcos, to her husband on the
occasion of his 60th birthday.

PAOAY LAKE
 One of the largest natural lakes
in the province of Ilocos Norte.
Right beside the Malacanang of
the North that became a feeding
stop for migratory birds.

PAOAY SAND DUNES

  The Paoay Sand Dunes is an 85 square-kilometre protected sandy
coastal desert and beach located in Paoay Ilocos Norte, in the
Philippines. The area is popular for recreational activities such as
sandboarding and 4x4 vehicle riding.

PATAPAT VIADUCT
 The Patapat Viaduct, also
known as Patapat Bridge, is a
viaduct at the municipality of
Pagudpud Ilocos Norte, a coastal
resort town on the northern most
tip of Luzon Island in the
Philippines. The bridge is
elevated 31 meters over sea level

BLUE LAGOON
 Known as Maira-ira Beach by
the locals, Blue Lagoon Beach is
abundantly catered for tourism.
Several resorts are lined up at
this beautiful soft white sand
beach nestled within a lagoon
with azure blue waters. Marked
by two little islands called Twin Islands, a perfect example of a
 good budget hotel is located at the outer end of Blue Lagoon
Beach.

LA VIRGEN MILAGROSA
CHAPEL
 one of the most unique churches
you will ever see in the
Philippines. The chapel was was
built last December 2013.
Compare to other churches in
Ilocos, this one stands along the
beach. Another uncommon thing with this chapel is: its altar is
made from a huge rock and seashells and the podium and chairs
are made from wood.

ILOCOS NORTE DELICASIES

LONGANISA BATAC EMPANADA
 BAGNET PINAKBET

OKOY
POQUI POQUI

INDIGINOUS PEOPLE
 Ilocanos - the third largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group
 Pangasinenses - eighth largest Filipino ethnolinguistic
 Igorots - the collective name of several Austronesian ethnic groups
from the cordillera.
 Tingguians - who live in the secluded mountains of Ilocos Sur.

Ilocanos are known to be hardworking and frugal, hardy in the face of

adversity. Respect and humility in everyday dealings mark the Ilocano
personality; they live simply, concentrating on work and productivity.
Local artisans like fabric weavers and potters are famous for their
skilled craftwork.

The cultures and traditions that are reflected in these sayings are: not
forgetting where he/she came from; being responsible; being
industrious; more prudent towards other people; being helpful and
unselfish; being thrifty; being honest; being respectful; and being
hardworking.

PANGASINENSE

The Pangasinan people (Pangasinan: Totoon Pangasinan), also

known as Pangasinense, are an ethnolinguistic group native to the
Philippines. Numbering 1,823,865 in 2010, they are the tenth largest
ethnolinguistic group in the country. They live mainly in their native
province of Pangasinan and the adjacent provinces of La Union and
Tarlac, as well as Benguet, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, and Nueva
Vizcaya. Smaller groups are found elsewhere in the Philippines and
worldwide in the Filipino diaspora.

IGOROTS

Igorot, (Tagalog: “Mountaineer”) any of various ethnic groups in the

mountains of northern Luzon, Philippines, all of whom keep, or have
kept until recently, their traditional religion and way of life. Some live in
the tropical forests of the foothills, but most live in rugged grassland and
pine forest zones higher up. The Igorot numbered about 1.5 million in
the early 21st century. Their languages belong to the northern Luzon
subgroup of the Philippine languages, which belong to the Austronesian
(Malayo-Polynesian) family.

ILOCANOS

The Ilocanos are known for being hardworking, appreciative,

simple and determined. However, they are also known as stingy
or “kuripot”. Of course, the Ilocanos being called stingy and
cheap is just treated as a joke or pun among Filipinos and not as
a negative regional stereotype. It is a regional characteristic that
their Filipino brethren have grown to understand.

TINGGUIANS
The Tinguians "the people of the mountains" originally referred to all
mountain dwelling people. Nowadays, it particularly refers to a cultural
minority group living in the mountains of Abra and named Itneg.
The Tinguian culture dates back to pre-Spanish times but in spite of
strong external forces negatively affecting their customs, they continue
to practice their ethnic traditions.
In 1959, at the Tinguian village in Abra, tribal elder Norma Mina Agaid
embroidered on abel fabric the story of their folk myths - including
Pinaing, the goddess of weaving who introduced through dreams the
weaving patterns called the pinilian as well as binakol, and the
embroidery style called kinamay to the Tinguian women - preserving the
Tinguian culture and traditions.

DANCES IN REGION 1

BINUSUAN
 The binasuan is a Filipino folk
dance in which the performer
holds full wine glasses in each
hand while performing balancing
tricks. Wine may be used to fill
the glasses, but other liquids may
be substituted.
DINAKLISAN
 The dinaklisan (a dance common
to fisher folks), the agabel (a
weaver's dance) and the
agdamdamili (a pot dance)
illustrate in simple steps the ways
of the industrious Ilocano. Other
popular dances among the
Ilocanos are Tadek, Habanera,
Comintan, Saimita, Kinotan, Kinnalogong.

TADEK
 Tadek is a ceremonial dance
performed as an expression of
merriment for an attainment of
victory, courtship and marriage,
and even after burial and when
remembering the dead. The
dance is accompanied by
instruments such as drums
(tambor) and flat gongs (gangsa).

HABANERA
 The Habanera is a folk dance that
originated from Cuba. It is also
known as danza or danza
habanera. The habanera is a
 social dance in duple time and performed in a ballroom or on a
stage.

Ethnic Songs and Dances of the Ilocos People the Ilocanos have a rich,
blessed culture. They are one of the most influential regional cultures in
the Philippines next to Tagalog, Cebuano, and others. In Ilocos Norte,
the natives take pride in their various songs and dances, which display
their different customs, beliefs and practices. Most of their native songs
express their characteristics, aspirations and occupations. Passed down
from generation to generation, the ethnic Ilocano culture lives on in the
heart of the modern Ilocanos.

ILOCOS SUR
BY: AUBREY JOY A. SAPETIN

ILOCOS SUR (GOVERNOR)

Jeremias “Jerry” Crisologo Singson, KGCR (born September 15, 1948)
is the incumbent Governor of Ilocos Sur. He was also considered as
“Father of Day Care Center and Medical Mission” for his strong
advocacy for child-friendly day care centers and series of medical
missions throughout the province of Ilocos Sur. He served as Vigan Vice
Mayor in 1988-1995, Senior Provincial Board Member in 1995-1998,
Board Member in 1998-2001, Vice Governor in 2001-2004, Board
Member in 2004-2007, and Vice Governor in 2007-2010 and in 2016-
2022.

ILOCOS SUR (CITY MAYOR)

Rodrigo Duterte appointed Mayor Juan Carlo Singson Medina of Vigan,
Ilocos Sur as the RDC-1 Chairperson
Juan Carlo Medina is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as
mayor of Vigan City in Ilocos Sur Province in Northern Luzon.

ILOCOS SUR
(STATISTICS)

 TOTAL LAND AREA OF Ilocos

Sur Area 2,580 km²

 Occupies the central section of

the Ilocos Region in northern
Luzon. It is bordered by Ilocos
Norte to the north, Abra to the
northeast, Mountain Province to
the east, Benguet to the southeast,
La Union to the south, and the
South China Sea to the west.
 It is composed of two cities provinces namely: Vigan and Candon.

 Local government units:

- 32 municipalities
- 768 barangays

 The total population of Ilocos Sur as of 01 May 2020 is 706,009

based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (CPH)
conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

 Capital of the province Vigan.

ECONOMY

The economy of Ilocos region is predominantly Services-based,

accounting for 52.0 percent of the region's total output. Other Services
which include Education, Health and Social Welfare, Hotel and
Restaurants and Recreation Activities accounted for the largest share in
Services with 26.9 percent.

The economy of Ilocos Region declined by 7.7 percent in 2020

accounting to Php 581.9 billion, from the PhP 630.4 billion of the
previous year. April 28, 2021.
 BEST TOURIST SPOT IN ILOCOS SUR

CALLE CRISOLOGO
 In the late 1890s, the Calle de
Escolta De Vigan was renamed
to Washington Street during the
American rule. A preserved
Spanish Colonial town.

VIGAN CATHEDRAL
 The Vigan Cathedral was first
built in 1574 by Spaniard Juan
de Salcedo. A major religious
landmark not only of northern
Luzon but the country as well.
BANTAY CHURCH BELL TOWER
 Longstanding watchtower &
iconic town symbol, circa 1591,
converted to a church bell tower
in 1857. A popular and historic
Bantay Ilocos Sur tourist spot.

BALUARTE REASORT AND MINI

ZOO
 The Zoo was established by
local politician and
businessman, Chavit Singson.

CRISOLOGO MUSEUM
 Crisologo Museum is an
ancestral home-turned-museum
belonging to one of Vigan’s
most prominent sons, the late
congressman Floro S.
Crisologo.
SYQUIA MANSION MUSEUM
 It’s an old mansion full of
history and well-preserved
artifacts. Home to ancient
furniture, relics, and paintings.

PAGBURNAYAN JAR FACTORY

 One of the few authentic jar
makers in Vigan. An age-old
trade of the locals with some
allusion to the legendary
Ruzon jars value by the
Shogunate of Japan because
of the jar's capacity to
enhance flavour of food.

RG JAR FACTORY
 Another jar factory that lets you
create your own pots and jars.
One of the last surviving jar
factories left in Vigan City's
neighborhood, Pagburnayan.
PLAZA SALCEDO
 Perfect for night trips because of
its dancing fountains. Named
after the Spanish conquistador
Juan de Salcedo, Plaza Salcedo
is both the city's central
attraction as well as its town
center.

ILOCOS SUR ADVENTURE ZONE

 An Ilocos Sur tourist spot that
gives you a thrilling adventure.

MINDORO BEACH OF VIGAN

 A beach for a quick respite. One
of the best black sand beaches
in the Philippines.
STA. MARIA CHURCH
 A UNESCO World Heritage
Site. an attraction to tourists and
Catholics in Ilocos Sur. It is a
reminder of the four centuries of
Spanish domination of that area
and a unique structure with a
diversified architectural design
of bricks and mortar.

PADRE BURGOS HOUSE

 One of the historical places in
Ilocos that signifies the heroism
of the Ilocanos. one of the
notable historic structures of
Vigan, the capital of the
province of Ilocos Sur. It is a
two-story structure located near
the Provincial Capitol and close
to St. Paul's Metropolitan Cathedral. It was renovated by the
Filipinas Foundation, Inc.

HIDDEN GARDEN
 A garden, cafe, and shop in one.
A secret but at the same time
infinite garden. A space of 100
square metres protected by a
ring of panels that conceal it
from the chaotic square outside,
from which only glimpses and
perspectives are allowed.
ARCHBISHOP’S PALACE
 The only remaining 18th century
palace of this kind in the
Philippines.

CANDON CHURCH
 A church situated in the city of
Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Constructed with an Earthquake
Baroque design, the church is
maintained and is still being
used up to present.

NARVACAN CHURCH
 Known as one of the first seats
of Christianity in Ilocos. The
stone church was a casualty of
different calamities such as
earthquake, fire, and war bombs,
but is rebuilt and restored each
time.

SANGBAY NI RAGSAK FALLS

 The Falls of Happiness a hidden
gem in the mountains of Suyo in
 Ilocos Sur, Philippines (not to be confused with the one in Sagada).
It's a beautiful attraction where you can swim, relax, or go rafting;
they have one bamboo raft which you can use for free.

ILOCOS SUR DELICASIES

BAGNET IGADO

CHICHARON CHICHAPOP

KALAMAY OKOY

PINAKBET VIGAN LANGONISA

 LA UNION

BY: JEZRIEL VAL I. ELIZONDO

LA UNION (GOVERNOR)
RAPHAELLE VERONICA ORTEGA DAVID
MARCH 14, 1997 (BIRTHDAY)
NEW ELECTED ON 2022 FOR GOVERNOR
Ortega and David filed their certificates of candidacy for local elective
posts on Oct 1. It was not clear whether Ortega would seek another local
post next year. Ortega served as governor in 2016 when he succeeded
his father, three-term governor Manuel Ortega, and was reelected in
2019.

LA UNION (CITY MAYOR)

Gualberto, Hermenegildo Andaya is a candidate for City Mayor in the
upcoming Philippine elections. He is an independent candidate and is
running without a party. He is running for the post in City of San
Fernando. Gualberto is running under the ballot name of
"GUALBERTO, DONG (IND)".

LA UNION (STATISTICS)
 TOTAL LAND AREA OF LA
UNION 1,493 km²

 La Union covers a total area of

1,497.70 square kilometres
(578.27 sq mi) occupying the
central-southern section of the
Ilocos Region in Luzon. The
province is bordered by Ilocos
Sur to the north, Benguet to the
east, Pangasinan to the south,
and to the west by the South
China Sea.

 The population of La Union in

the 2020 census was 822,352
people, [2] with a density of
550 inhabitants per square
kilometre or 1,400 inhabitants
per square mile.

 Local government units:

- 19 municipalities
- 59 barangays

 CAPITAL - San Fernando City, officially known as the City of

San Fernando (Ilocano: Siudad ti San Fernando; Tagalog: Lungsod
ng San Fernando), is a 3rd class component city and capital of the
province of La Union, Philippines.
ECONOMY
La Union has a diversified economy. Although most of the people are
still engaged in agriculture, the province is home to large manufacturing
enterprises such as cement, steel, and soft drinks.

BEST TOURIST SPOT IN LA UNION

PINDANGAN RUINS
 The ruins refer to the remains of a
church built by Augustinian
priests in the late 1700s during the
Spanish colonial period, while
Pindangan, an Ilocano word
which translates to “a place for
drying fish”, is where local
inhabitants used to lay out salted
fish to dry out in the sun, a
process of preserving and curing
meat that the town of San Fernando is known for to this day.

PUGAD PUGORESORT
 Adrenaline junkies looking for
thrilling experience in La Union
will find it at PUGAD Pugo
Resort, an adventure park that
offers fun activities with a zip
lines, giant swing, rappelling,
paintball, wall climbing, ATV,
and 10 swimming pools. It also
has 94 cottages for rent, and
facilities for overnight
accommodations, along with air-conditioning, cable TV with hot and
cold bath.
BALUARTE WATCH TOWER
 The 400-year-old Baluarte Watch
Tower was built during the Spanish
colonial period and served as a
place to warn residents against
pirates and foreign looters along
the coastal town. The 5.6-meter-
high round-shaped tower provided
strategic a vantage point as a
lookout for the Spanish guards to
prepare against possible attacks
from Japanese, Moro and Chinese invaders during the Spanish era.
During WW2, it was also used as a communication tower.

NAMACPACAN CHURCH
 This Roman Catholic church is
also known as The Santa
Catalina de Alejandria Church
and is located in Luna, La
Union. Established in 1690, the
church is placed under the
advocacy of Saint Catherine of
Alexandria and is the site where
the wooden image of the
Blessed Virgin Mary can be found.
IMMUKI ISLAND
 Clear waters in Immuki Island, La
Union Immuki Island is made up
of a series of smalls lagoons filled
with pools of water held together
by corals. It has three crystal clear
pools that are perfect to dip into
on a hot, sunny day. Located in
Barangay Paraoir in Balaoan, La
Union.

GAPUZ GRAPESD FARM

 When tourists visit La Union, one
of the first things that typically
comes to mind is the beach. Most
visitors associate the town with
surfing, swimming under the heat
of the sun, and enjoying the
tropical weather. But what most
travelers don't know is that La
Union is also a top farm tour
destination in the Philippines. One of the top farms in La Union is
the Gapuz Grapes Farm.
MA-CHO TEMPLE (TAOIST TEMPLE)
 The Ma-Cho Temple’s architecture
cuts a striking image across the La
Union skyline. Nestled on top of a
hill at an elevation of 70 above sea
level along Quezon Avenue in San
Fernando, the highest point offers
a panoramic view of the West
Philippine Sea and San Fernando
harbor. It is the first Taoist temple
in the Philippines that was built in
1975 to honor the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu.

PORO POINT AND LIGHTHOUSE

 The word “damili” translates to
“the art of pottery making” in the
Ilocano language and is the root
word for the name Red Clay
Pagdamilian, a popular pottery
studio and shop that showcases
local talent with beautiful pottery
and other souvenir items for sale.
But more than the pottery on
display, what makes it a popular attraction is that for a small fee,
anyone can handle the clay and mold their very own one-of-a-kind
souvenir clay item from scratch.
RED CLAY PAGDAMILIAN
 The word “damili” translates to
“the art of pottery making” in the
Ilocano language and is the root
word for the name Red Clay
Pagdamilian, a popular pottery
studio and shop that showcases
local talent with beautiful pottery
and other souvenir items for sale.
But more than the pottery on
display, what makes it a popular attraction is that for a small fee,
anyone can handle the clay and mold their very own one-of-a-kind
souvenir clay item from scratch.

TANGADAN FALLS
 Located in the town of San
Gabriel, La Union, Tangadan Falls
is a two-tier waterfall that flows
into the Baroro River, with the
water coming in from the
Cordillera Mountain Ranges. The
lower cascade of the falls has a
width of 100 feet and a 40-foot
drop, with a natural catch basin
pool that is great for a quick dip
on a hot summer’s day.
URBIZTONDO BEACH IN SAN
JUAN
 Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan is
known as the Surfing Capital of
Northern Philippines, with surfing
seasons typically falling July to
October and November to March.
This area of La Union has a
reputation for having the country’s
most consistent waves, and
thriving surf culture has flourished in recent years. Many places offer
surfing lessons for all levels, and numerous places of lodging can
also be found throughout the coastline. Surfboards are available for
rent throughout the area as well.

KAMAY NA BATO OPEN ART

GALLERY
 Kamay na Bato”, a Filipino phrase
that translates to “house of stone”,
is an art gallery that features
various art sculptures carved from
stone. This tourist attraction is
located along Balaoan Road in
Luna, La Union, right next to a
pebble beach.
 LA UNION DELECACIES

Kilawen Halo - Halo

Filipino Inspired Flavored Bacnotan Honey

Ice Cream
PANGASINAN

BY: LLENARD N. DE LUNA

PANGASINAN (GOVERNOR)
Ramon “Mon-Mon” Velicaria Guico III is a Filipino politician who is
the 31st and current Governor of Pangasinan since his inauguration in
2022. Prior to his governorship, he has served as representative for
Pangasinan's 5th congressional district from 2019 to 2022 and as the
mayor of Binalonan from 2010 to 2019.

PANGASINAN (CITY MAYOR)

Si Leopoldo Bataoil o mas kilala bilang Lingkod Ng Bayan, ay isang
politiko sa Pilipinas, tubong Libsong, Lingayen, Pangasinan. Siya ay
dating kongresista ng Ikalawang Distrito sa lalawigan ng Pangasinan.
Nagsimula siya bilang kongresista noong 2010 at nagpatuloy hanggang
sa huli niyang termino noong 2019.

At sa panibagong yugto ng kaniyang buhay ay itutuon niya ito sa

pagiging isang Alkalde o Punongbayan ng bayan ng Lingayen upang
itaguyod at pagsilbihan ang kaniyang bayan. Siya ay naupo bilang
alkalde ng Munisipalidad ng Lingayen noong 01 Hulyo 2019.

PANGASINAN (STATISTICS)
 TOTAL LAND AREA OF
PANGASINAN - 5,368 KM

 Its capital is Lingayen.

Pangasinan is in the western
area of Luzon along the
Lingayen Gulf and the South
China Sea. It has a total land
area of 5,451.01 square
kilometers (2,104.65 sq mi).
According to the 2020 census it
has a population of 3,163,190.

 Pangasinan is located in the west

central area of Luzon in the
Philippines. It is bordered by La
Union to the north, Benguet and
Nueva Vizcaya to the northeast,
Nueva Ecija to the southeast,
and Zambales and Tarlac to the
south. To the west of
Pangasinan is the South China
Sea.

 Local government units:

- 44 municipalities
- 1, 364 barangays

ECONOMY
The economy in Pangasinan is driven by agro-industrial businesses, such
as milkfish (bangus) cultivation and processing, livestock raising, fish
paste processing (bagoong), and others. At the same time the importance
of trading, financial services, and educational services in the economy
cannot be denied.

PANGASINAN TOURIST ATTRACTION

12 Best Pangasinan Tourist Spots: Hundred Islands, Beaches, Manaoag
Church:

HUNDRED ISLANDS
NATIONAL PARK
 The Hundred Islands National
Park is the first national park
and a protected area located in
Alaminos, Pangasinan in the
northern Philippines. The
islands, totaling 124 at low tide
and 123 at high tide, are
scattered in Lingayen Gulf
covering an area of 16.76 square
kilometres (6.47 sq mi). Only four of them have been developed for
tourism: Marcos Island, Governor Island, Quezon Island, and
Children's Island.

PATAR BEACH
 Patar Beach is one of the many
natural wonders that
Pangasinan has to offer. This
white sand beach situated on
the North Western part of
Lingayen Gulf in Pangasinan
gives a scenic and picturesque
view of the golden fine sand
complementing the blue sky
and turquoise water.
ENCHANTED CAVE
 Enchanted Cave is a natural
cave formation that harbors a
unique underground pool filled
with turquoise water. It is a
privately owned resort or nature
park that has been a favorite
tourist destination when visiting
Bolinao, Pangasinan.

MINOR BASILICA OF OUR

LADY OF THE ROSARY OF
MANAOAG
 Built in 1605, the church has
seen millions of devotees and
thousands of religious folks still
make a pilgrimage to Manaoag
every year, especially during the
Holy Week.
CABONGAOAN BEACH AND
DEATH POOL
 Cabongaoan Beach is located in
the town of Burgos. In recent
years, the beach has become
popular among tourists thanks
to its Death Pool, a natural pool
that requires quite a bit of effort
to reach.

TONDOL WHITE SAND BEACH

 Tondol White Sand Beach in
the municipality of Anda has
been nicknamed “The Little
Boracay of the North,” and this
monicker has made it one of the
most visited beaches near
Manila.
LINGAYEN BEACH
 Lingayen Beach is most
known as the spot where
American General Douglas
MacArthur landed in 1945
during World War II. It is also
famous for its powdery sands,
refreshing waters, and overall
chill vibe.

BOLINAO FALLS
 Bolinao Falls is made up of
three waterfalls—Bolinao
Falls 1, 2, and 3. But don’t let
the names fool you—they
may not sound spectacular,
but they’re actually some of
the top Pangasinan tourist
spots.
BALINGASAY RIVER
 Balingasay River in Bolinao
is considered the cleanest
river in Pangasinan and one
of the cleanest in the
Philippines. It is a protected
area that is home to 15ha of
mangroves, some of which
are over a century old.

TAYUG SUNFLOWER ECO

PARK
 Located in Barangay C.
Lichauco in Tayug, the Tayug
Sunflower Eco Park is a
haven for those who can’t get
enough of flowers. Like its
name suggests, the park is
home to thousands of flowers,
but they’re not all sunflowers.
OUR FARM REPUBLIC
 You can go on farm tours,
harvest produce to take
home, and even learn farm-
to-table best practices by
picking the ingredients and
cooking the food yourself in
a Pangasinan culinary tour.

CAPE BOLINAO LIGHTHOUSE

 Built by Filipino, American,
and British engineers in
1905, Cape Bolinao
Lighthouse is one of the five
major lighthouses in the
Philippines and is the
second-highest of these five,
bested only by Ilocos Norte’s
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse.
Standing atop Punta Piedra Point in Barangay Patar in Bolinao, it
guided ships cruisingthe West Philippine Sea, until its batteries
gave out in 2004

PANGASISNAN DELICASIES
 PIGAR-PIGAR LECHON BAGOONG

PUTO CALASIAO MANGALDAN TAPA

SAN JACINTO CORN ALAMINOS LONGGANISA

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF ILOCOS NORTE

Ninety seven percent of the household population classified themselves
as Ilocanos. Other ethnic groups included Tagalog (0.57 percent),
Kankanai/Kankaney/Kankanaey (0.34 percent), and Apayao (0.32
percent).

KANKANAI
 The Kankanaey people are an Indigenous people of the Northern
Philippines. They are part of the collective group of indigenous people
known as the Igorot people.

APAYAO
 The Isnag people (also referred to as the Isneg and Apayao) are an
Austronesian ethnic group native to Apayao Province in the
Philippines' Cordillera Administrative Region. Their native language
is Isneg (also called Isnag), although most Isnag also speak Ilokano.
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF ILOCOS SUR

ILOKANOS

 The Ilocanos (Ilocano: Tattao nga Iloko/Ilokano), Ilokanos, or

Iloko people are the third largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group and
mostly reside within the Ilocos Region in the northwestern
seaboard of Luzon, Philippines.

 The word Ilokano originates from Iloko (archaic form, Yloco), the
conjugation of i- (meaning "of") and look (meaning "bay"), which
means "from the bay" in Ilocano.

 Ilocano, also spelled Ilokano, or Ilokan, also called Iloko, or Iloco,

third largest ethnolinguistic group in the Philippines.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF LA UNION

BAGO IGOROT
The Bago (Bago Igorot) was identified first in the municipality of Pugo
in the southeastern side of La Union. This is a highly acculturated
group whose villages are along major transporation routes between the
lowlands and the Abatan, Benguet markets
in the highland.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF PANGASINAN

PANGSINENSE
The Pangasinan people (Pangasinan: Totoon Pangasinan), also known
as Pangasinense, are an ethnolinguistic group native to the Philippines.
Numbering 1,823,865 in 2010, they are the tenth largest
ethnolinguistic group in the country.

THE FOUNDER OF ILOCOS NORTE

Emilio Aguinaldo. Unperturbed, he established the Iglesia Filipina
Independiente. In an effort to gain political control and because of the
increasing population of the region, a Royal Decree was signed on
February 2, 1818, splitting Ilocos into two provinces: Ilocos Norte and
Ilocos Sur.

Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy QSC CCLH PMM KGCR was a Filipino

revolutionary, statesman, and military leader who is officially
recognized as the first and the youngest president of the Philippines and
the first president of a constitutional republic in Asia.

Emilio Aguinaldo led a revolutionary movement against the Spanish

colonial government in the Philippines. He cooperated with the U.S.
during the Spanish-American War but subsequently broke with the U.S.
and led a guerrilla campaign against U.S. authorities during the
Philippine-American War.
THE FOUNDER OF ILOCOS SUR
 Conquistador Juan de Salcedo Ilocos Sur was founded by the
Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo in 1572. It was formed
when the north (now Ilocos Norte) split from the south (Ilocos
Sur). At that time, it included parts of Abra and the upper half of
present-day La Unión.

 Juan de Salcedo was a Spanish-Mexican conquistador. He was

born in Mexico in 1549 and he was the grandson of Miguel López
de Legazpi and brother of Felipe de Salcedo. Salcedo was one of
the soldiers who accompanied the Spanish colonization of the
Philippines in 1565.

THE FOUNDER OF LA UNION

 Governor General Antonio Maria Blanco. On March 2, 1850,
Governor General Antonio Maria Blanco signed the Superior
Decreto that founded La Union – the 34th province since the
founding of Cebu in 1565.

 Blanco was the son of Antonio Gaspar Blanco Herrejón y Crehuet

and María de la Paz Castañola y Gil Taboada.

 He joined the Army as a minor cadet on 30 April 1806, at the age

of three. He was promoted as sub-lieutenant on 10 April 1814.
Since then, he participated in campaigns, including those during
the French invasion of Spain in 1823, and the First Carlist War
(1833 – 1840). He was promoted to various ranks, the highest
being the rank of mariscal de campo on 24 December 1843.He was
then stationed in the Philippines, becoming a segundo cabo
(commander of the army) before he was appointed as Governor-
General.

 He became Governor-General on 26 December 1849, replacing

Narciso Clavería. During his term, the monthly lottery was
established on 29 January 1850. It was also during his term that the
province of La Union was established. The province was officially
established on 2 March 1850, and its establishment was confirmed
by Queen Isabela II through a royal decree issued on 18 April
1854. La Union was originally part of Ilocos Sur, which was
formed after Ilocos was divided into two provinces in 1818.

 He left his position on 29 June 1850 and was succeeded by Juan

Antonio de Urbiztondo. He then became the civil governor of
Valencia in 1853, captain general of Valencia in 1854, and captain
general of Navarra from November 1858 to 1860.
THE FOUNDER OF PANGASINAN
 Pangasinan was among the earliest political and administrative
units in the Philippines. It was officially conquered and colonized
by D. Martin de Goiti in 1571.

 Martín de Goiti (c. 1534 – 1575) was one of the soldiers who
accompanied the Spanish colonization of the East Indies and the
Pacific in 1565.

 In 1574, De Goiti fought in the war during the invasion of about

3,000 Chinese sea pirates who had sailed from the South China
sea. Their leader, Limahong, besieged on the Spanish settlements
in Manila. De Goiti was killed by these pirates. Most of the
Spanish reinforcements came from Vigan and Cebu. Martín de
Goiti's second in command, Juan de Salcedo left Ilocos Sur, after
hearing the news and traveled to Manila where he discovered their
settlements had been ceded to the pirates. Salcedo's forces attacked
and drove the pirates out of Manila. Limahong and his fleets
retreated to Pangasinan where they re-organize their forces.

 In 1575, Salcedo's army marched north to Pangasinan, in pursuit of

the pirates, and besieged them for three months.

 The Spanish colonization paved the way for the establishment of

Manila as a permanent settlement and capital city of the Spanish
East Indies. He later explored Pampanga, Pangasinan and founded
several Spanish cities in Luzon between the periods of 1571 -1573.
De Goiti, along with other soldiers were granted with haciendas (estates) for the lands they
had conquered, by Philip II of Spain.
 NOTABLE PEOPLE IN ILOCOS NORTE
These are the famous people from Ilocos Norte Province in Northern
Luzon, Philippines
 BATAC CITY
Albert D. Chua – Mayor
Windell D. Chua – Vice Mayor
Bongbong Marcos – Senator, Congressman, Governor
Artemio Ricarte – Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution and
the Philippine–American War
Ferdinand Marcos – Former President of the Philippines
Gregorio Aglipay – First head of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente
Rodolfo “Pong” Gaspar Biazon – Former Senator, AFP Chief of Staff

 LAOAG CITY
Michael Marcos Keon – Mayor
Vicentito M. Lazo – Vice Mayor
Castro, Fred – 12th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Chevylle V. Fariñas – Former Mayor
Jacinto Jose – Catholic Bishop
Peralta, Diosdado – Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

 ADAMS
Rosalia Dupagen – Mayor
Eddie Boy A. Suniga – Vice Mayor

 BACARRA
Fritzie Ann Kaye DC. Gapasin – Mayor
Jose A. Plar Jr. – Vice Mayor
Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr. – Former Mayor
Ricardo Ramoran Visaya – Former AFP Chief of Staff

 BADOC
Maximo Cajigal – Mayor
Alwyn G. Rubio – Vice Mayor
Juna Luna – World-famous painter who created the “Spoliarium”

 BANGUI
Fidel Cimatu Jr. – Mayor
Denton Lawrence G. Garvida – Vice Mayor
Roy Cimatu – Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources

 BANNA
Carlito A. Abadilla II – Mayor
Mary Chrislyn C. Abadilla – Vice Mayor

 BURGOS
Crescente N. Garcia – Mayor
Rodolfo Garcia – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 CARASI
Rene Villa Gaspar – Mayor
Wilson T. Bulil-lit – Vice Mayor

 CURRIMAO
Edward T. Quilala – Mayor
Sandra T. Cabreros – Vice Mayor
Rosario C. Go – Former Mayor
Salvador Lopez – Famous author and educator

 DINGRAS
Joefrey P. Saguid – Mayor
Erdio E. Valenzuela – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor
Josefa Llanes Escoda – Founder of the Girl Scout of the Philippines

 DUMALNEG
Lairvee Garvida Espiritu – Mayor
Francisco R. Espiritu Jr. – Vice Mayor

 MARCOS
Antonio V. Mariano – Mayor
Hilario B. Lorenzo – Vice Mayor
Allan M. Coloma – Former Mayor

 NUEVA ERA
Aldrin R. Garvida – Mayor
Caroline Garvida – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 PAGUDPUD
Rafael Benemerito II – Current Mayor
Matilde H. Sales – Vice Mayor
Marlon Ferdinand Torres Sales – former Mayor
Rex C. Benemerito – Former Vice Mayor
  PAOAY
Jessie E. Galano – Dismissed Mayor
Romulo L. Acdal – Acting Vice Mayor
Conchita Carpio-Morales – Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Dolores Clemente – Former Mayor
Valentin Diaz – revolutionary leader

 PASUGUIN
Ferdinand Dancel Aguinaldo – Mayor
Oscar D. Aguinaldo – Vice Mayor

 PIDDIG
Eduardo “Eddie” G. Guillen – Mayor
Edwin Salazar – Vice Mayor
Don Claro Caluya – Considered as the ‘Prince of Ilocano Poet”
Georgina Salazar – Former Mayor
Pedro Mateo – Leader of a revolt against the Spaniards
Teófilo Yldefonso – Only Filipino to win multiple medals in the
Olympics

 PINILI
Rommel T. Labasan – Mayor
Maynard Francis R. Bumanglag – Vice Mayor
Samuel S. Pagdilao, Sr – Former Mayor

 SAN NECOLAS
Angel Miguel Hernando – Mayor
Napoleon Hernando – Vice Mayor
Pedro Almasan – Leader of an uprising against the Spaniards in 1660
Domingo Ambrocio Jr. – Former Mayor (Died July 20, 2022 or less than
a month after becoming mayor)
Ramon Barba – National Scientist
Alfredo P. Valdez Jr. – Former Mayor
Edistio P. Valdez – Former Vice Mayor
  SARRAT
Remigio B. Medrano – Mayor
Virgilio Agoto – Vice Mayor
Fabian Ver – former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines

NOTABLE PEOPLE IN ILOCOS SUR

These are the famous people from Ilocos Sur Province in Northern
Luzon, Philippines.

 CANDON CITY
Ericson Gacula Singson – Mayor
Kristelle Singson – Vice Mayor and former Councilor
Federico Isabelo Abaya – Revolutionary Leader
Grace Singson – Former Mayor
LJ Russell – Actor
Ramon Balbin – Former Mayo

 VIGAN CITY
Juan Carlo Singson Medina – Mayor
Lourdes D. Baquiran – Vice Mayor
Alfredo Verzosa – Catholic Bishop, Candidate for sainthood
Elpidio Rivera Quirino – 6th President of the Philippines
Isabelo de los Reyes – Former Senator, Author
Vincent “Bingbong” Pichay Crisologo – Former Congressman of the 4th
District of Quezon City

 ALILEM
Velmor Sumabat – Mayor
Mar Ruel P. Sumabat – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 BANAYOYO
Virgilio Galanga – Mayor
Oscar Gandalera – Vice Mayor
Severino P. Galanga – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 BANTAY
Samuel G. F. Parilla II – Mayor
William Argel Pre – Vice Mayor

 BURGOS
Nathaniel Escobar – Mayor
Riolita Rivera Balbalan – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 CABUGAO
Edgardo Cobangbang Jr. – Mayor
Jemaima T. Yee – Vice Mayor
Deogracias Victor B. Savellano – Congressman, Former Governor,
Former Vice Governor
Jose Maria Sison – Founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines
Josh Edward S. Cobangbang – Former Mayor

 CAOAYAN
Germelina Singson Goulart – Mayor
Paolo Ancheta – Vice Mayor and former Mayor from 2016 to 2019 (Son
of Mayor Germelina Goulart)
Pedro Belarmino – Former Vice Mayor
Dimas Querubin – Famous ilustrado (elite person) in Ilocos Sur
Mariano Quebral Quirino – Father of former President Elpidio Quirino
  CERVANTES
Pablito Benjamin P. Maggay II – Mayor
Armando Gaburno – Vice Mayor
Alma Moreno – Actress and politician
Benjamin N. Maggay – Board Member and former Mayor

 GALIMUYOD
Jessie Balingsat – Mayor
Moises Galangco – Vice Mayor
Juanito Balingsat – Former Mayor
Gregorio Del Pilar
Henry Sidingan Gallardo – Mayor
Rolando Oñie – Vice Mayor

 LIDLIDDA
Sherwin Tomas – Mayor
James Sacayanan – Vice Mayor
Benilda D. Tawali – Former Mayor

 MAGSINGAL
Victoria Ina Favis – Mayor
Arlyn A. Favis – Vice Mayor
Alrico Apostol Favis – Former Mayor

 NAGBUKEL
Amalia Cabrera – Mayor
Randolf John Cabrera – Vice Mayor
Timoteo M. Cabrera – Former Mayor

 NARVACAN
Luis “Chavit” C. Singson – Mayor
Pablito Sanidad Jr. – Vice Mayor
Zuriel S. Zaragoza – Former Mayor
  QUIRINO (ANGKAKI)
Allen L. Nimo, Jr. – Mayor
Rodolfo Aciong – Vice Mayor
Mauricio Domogan – Former Congressman and Mayor of Baguio City
Salcedo (Baugen)
Leopoldo Gironella Jr. – Mayor
Grazielle Itchon – Vice Mayor

 SAN EMILIO
Joey Warren Bragado – Mayor
Honesto Foronda – Vice Mayor
Ferdinand A. Banua – Former Mayor

 SANTA CATALINA
Edgar Rapanut – Mayor
Jonathan Amando Redoble – Vice Mayor

 SANTA CRUZ
Teresita Valle – Mayor
Virgilio J. Valle – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 SANTA LUCIA
Joseph Simon Valdez – Mayor
Eduardo A. Toquero – Vice Mayor
Callejo Sr., Romeo – Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Douglas Hernaez – Former Vice Mayor
Ferdinand F. Hernaez – Former Mayor

 SANTA MARIA
Brigido Camarillo – Mayor
Michael Florendo – Vice Mayor
Edgar C. Florendo – Former Mayor
William Dar – Secretary of Agriculture

 SANTIAGO
Josefino E. Miranda – Mayor
Adrien Lawrence Miranda – Vice Mayor

 SANTO DOMINGO
Floro Tadena – Mayor
Bryan Dexter Tadena – Vice Mayor
Amado Tadena – Former Mayor
David William Antonio – Catholic Bishop

 SIGAY
Carlo Crisanto Peredo – Mayor
Jovita Garnace – Vice Mayor
Aries Gaerlan – Former Mayor
 SINAIT
Shee-An Guzman – Mayor
Clifford Ines – Vice Mayor
Glenn Guzman – Former Mayor

 SUGPON
Daniel Lano Jr. – Mayor
Rene Crisanto Lubrin – Vice Mayor
Fernando Quiton Jr. – Former Mayor

 SUYO
Mario Subagan – Mayor
Samuel B. Subagan Jr. – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 TAGUDIN
Roque Versoza Jr. – Mayor
Bernardo Tovera Jr. – Vice Mayor
 NOTABLE PEOPLE IN LA UNION
These are the famous people from La Union Province in Northern
Luzon, Philippines.
 SAN FERNANDO CITY
Hermenegildo A. Gualberto – Mayor
Alfredo Pablo R. Ortega – Former Mayor
Chary Nisce – Councilor, Former Acting Vice Mayor
Alejo R. Mabanag – Former Senator
Ashley Ortega – Actress
Clare R. Baltazar – National Scientist
Francisco Emmanuel Ortega, III – Governor
Glorioso Ventura Miranda – Former AFP Chief of Staff
Jessica Soho – Famous broadcast journalist
Lucrecia R. Kasilag – National Artist
Manuel “Manoling” Ortega – Congressman, former Governor

 AGOO
Stefanie Ann Eriguel – Mayor
Henry B. Balbin – Vice Mayor
Carina Cariño – Beauty Queen
Eufranio “Franny” Chan Eriguel – Former Congressman
Sandra Young Eriguel – Current Congressman

 ARINGAY
Eric O. Sibuma – Mayor
Benjamin O. Sibuma – Vice Mayor
Edward Barber – actor, former PBB housemate
Diego Silang – Famous Ilocano rebel
Gloria Diaz – First Filipino beauty queen to win Miss Universe

 BACNOTAN
Francisco Fontanilla – Mayor
Divine Fontanilla – Vice Mayor
Bienvenido Nebres – National Scientist and priest; former president of
Ateneo de Manila University
Roger Casugay – Famous athlete in Surfing

 BAGULIN
Virgilio Flor – Mayor
Jaime Lictao – Vice Mayor
Ferdinand Dumaguing Tumbaga – Mayor

 BALAOAN
Aleli Concepcion – Mayor
Al-Fred Concepcion – Vice Mayor
Magnolia Antonino – former senator
Camilo Osias – former senate president

 BANGAR
Joy Pinzon Merin – Mayor
Virgelio Dabalos – Vice Mayor
George Pinzon – Former Mayor

 BAUANG
Menchie L. de Guzman – Mayor
Henry A. Bacurnay Jr. – Vice Mayor
Ambrosio Rimando – Former Mayor
Eulogio Clarence Martin P. de Guzman III – Former Mayor
Manuel Estabilla Arguilla – noted Filipino writer in English
Perez, Leonardo – Assemblyman, former Chairman of COMELEC

 BURGOS
Robert B. Madarang Jr. – Mayor
Isidro De Los Reyes – Vice Mayor

 CABA
Philip Caesar Patacsil Crispino – Mayor
Ronnie Mangaser – Vice Mayor

 LUNA
Rachel Pinzon – Mayor
Oscar Reyes – Vice Mayor
Victor Marvin U. Marron – Former Mayor

 NAGUILIAN
Nieri Flores – Mayor
Reynaldo Jacildo Flores – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor
Rolando Bautista – Secretary of Social Welfare and Development

 PUGO
Priscilla Martin – Mayor
Jose Basallo – Vice Mayor
Noemi T. Balloguing – Former Mayor
  ROSARIO
Bellarmin A. Flores II – Mayor
Bellarmin C. Flores III – Vice Mayor
Noel Cabangon – Singer

 SAN GABRIEL
Herminigildo M. Velasco – Mayor
Divina D. Velasco – Vice Mayor

 SAN JUAN
Arturo P. Valdriz – Mayor
Manuel Victor R. Ortega Jr. – Vice Mayor
Fortunato Abat – Former Secretary of National Defense
Samuel H. Gaerlan – Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

 SANTO TOMAS
Severino C. Carbonell – Mayor
Winnie N. Doctolero – Vice Mayor
Marietta Calonge Carbonell – Former Mayor

 SANTOL
Magno A. Wailan – Mayor
Monico A. Oriente Jr. – Vice Mayor
Daisy Sayangda Olivar – Former Mayor

 SUDIPEN
Wendy Joy D. Buquing – Mayor
Melvin G. Macusi – Vice Mayor
Alexander “Alan” Buquing – Former Mayor
Ann Margareth Sanglay – Winner, Mutia Ti La Union 2019 Beauty
Pageant
Divina Marie Villanueva – Winner, Mutia Ti La Union 2020 Beauty
Pageant
Romeo Acop – Former Antipolo City Congressman
  TUBAO
Jonalyn G. Fontanilla-Piayas – Mayor
Wilfredo S. Garcia – Vice Mayor
Dante Garcia – Former Mayor
For Validation as to origin
Mario Villamor Lopez – Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

NOTABLE PEOPLE IN PANGASINAN

These are the famous people from Pangasinan Province in Northwestern
Luzon, Philippines.
 ALAMINOS CITY
Bryan Celeste – Mayor
Anton Perez – Vice mayor
Ariella “Ara” Hernandez Arida – 2013 Miss Universe third runner-up
Arthur Celeste – Former Mayor
Hernani Braganza – Former Mayor; Former Secretary of Agrarian
Reform
Le-Ann Casandra Chan Racuya – Miss Philippines Earth 2021
Contestants

 DAGUPAN CITY
Brian Lim – Mayor
Dean Bryan L. Kua – Vice Mayor
Antonio Aquitania – Actor
Francisco Quimson Duque – Founder of Lyceum-Northwestern
University (L-NU)
Francisco T. Duque III – Secretary of the Department of Health
Jose De Venecia Jr. – Former Speaker of the House of Representatives
Julius Babao – Famous Broadcaster
Perla Ocampo – National Scientist
Teofilo Sison – Secretary of National Defense (1939-1941), Former
Senator
Victorio C. Edades – National Artist in 1976 for painting

 SAN CARLOS CITY

Julier Resuello – Current Mayor
Joseres Resuello – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor
Eugenio Pérez – Former Speaker of the House of Representative
Marlo M. Peralta – Catholic Archbishop
Rene Cayetano – Former Senator, Former Mambabatas Pambansa (MP)
Palaris (Juan de la Cruz) – noted rebel who lead a short-lived revolt
against the Spaniards

 URDANETA CITY
Julio Parayno III – Current Mayor, Former Vice Mayor
Jimmy D. Parayno – Vice Mayor
Amadeo Gregorio E. Perez IV – Former Mayor
Danny Ildefonso – Former PBA Player
Marvie Fernandez – Miss Philippines Earth 2021 Contestant

 AGNO
Gualberto R. Sison – Mayor
Jose N. Pajeta Jr. – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 AGUILAR
Roldan C. Sagles – Mayor
Jesus M. Zamuco Jr. – Vice Mayor
Eduardo T. Ballesteros – Former Mayor

 ALCALA
Jojo B. Callejo – Mayor
Rodolfo C. Rosquita – Vice Mayor
Cipriano Purugganan Primicias Sr. – Former Senator, Congressman

 ANDA
Joganie C. Rarang – Mayor
Artemio B. Carolino Jr. – Vice Mayor
Aldrin C. Cerdan – Former Mayor

 ASINGAN
Carlos F. Lopez Jr. – Mayor
Heidee G. Chua – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor
Hermogenes Esperon – Chief of National Security Council, Former AFP
Chief of Staff
Jhong Hilario – Actor, Dancer, and TV Host
Vanjoss Bayaban – The Voice Kid Sensation

 BALUNGAO
Maria Theresa R. Peralta – Mayor
Philip Peralta – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 BANI
Gwen P. Yamamoto – Mayor
Benjamin S. Navarro II – Vice Mayor
Jane Oineza – Actress and Model
Orbos, Oscar – Congressman, Governor, Cabinet Member
Orbos, Thomas – General Manager, Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority (MMDA) and Undersecretary of the Department of
Transportation

 BASISTA
Jolly R. Resuello – Mayor
Dante Bustarde – Vice Mayor
Manolito S. De Leon – Former Mayor

 BAUTISTA
Amado Espino– Mayor
Joseph G. Espino – Vice Mayor

 BAYAMBANG
Cesar Quiambao – Mayor
Raul R. Sabangan – Vice Mayor
Carmen C. Velasquez – National Scientist
Jan Rlee de Guzman – Miss Philippines Earth 2021 Contestant

 BINALONAN
Ramon N. Guico Jr. – Mayor
Melicio F. Patague II – Vice Mayor
Manuel V. Moran – 7th Chief Justice
Ramon V. Guico III – Congressman, Former Mayor
 BINMALEY
Simplicio L. Rosario – Mayor
Edgar C. Mamenta – Vice Mayor

 BOLINAO
Alfonso D. Celeste – Mayor
Richard C. Celeste – Vice Mayor
Arnold D. Celeste – Congressman, Former Mayor

 BUGALLON
Priscilla “Mely” I. Espino – Mayor
Winston P. Tandoc – Vice Mayor
Chynna Kaye Verosil – Miss Philippines Earth 2021 Contestant
Jumel Antonio Espino – Congressman, Former Mayor
Jose Torres Bugallon – noted military officer known as the “Hero of the
Battle of La Loma”

 BURGOS
Ronald G. Ngayawan – Mayor
Alberto Guiang Jr. – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor
  CALASIAO
Joseph Arman Bauzon – Mayor
Mahadeva Das B. Mesina – Vice Mayor
Bea Theresa Maynigo – Beauty Queen
Felipe de Vera – Former Mayor

 DASOL
Noel A. Nacar – Mayor
Rizalde J. Bernal – Vice Mayor
Eric Versoza – Former Mayor

 INFANTA
Marvin M. Martinez – Mayor
Virgilio F. Vallarta – Vice Mayor
Labrador
Dominador V. Arenas – Mayor
Melchora A. Yaneza – Vice Mayor

 LAOAC
Ricardo D. Balderas – Mayor
Nelson V. Gayo – Vice Mayor
Silverio D. Alarcio Jr. – Former Mayor

 LINGAYEN
Leopoldo N. Bataoil – Mayor
Judy D. Vargas – Vice Mayor
Ambrosio Bibby Padilla – senator and noted basketball player
Fidel Valdez Ramos– 12th President of the Philippines
Geronima Josefa Tomelden Pecson – First woman Senator of the
Philippines
Josefina V. Castañeda – Former Mayor
Leticia Valdez Ramos-Shahani – Former Senator
Ramon Arcinue – Former Vice Mayor

 MABINI
Ariel G. De Guzman – Mayor
Darius P. Bonalos – Vice Mayor
Briana R. Alimar – Former Mayor

 MALASIQUI
Noel Anthony M. Geslani – Mayor
Armando C. Domantay Sr. – Vice Mayor
Rosemarie “Baby” Arenas – Congresswoman

 MANAOAG
Kim Mikael Amador – Mayor
Domyciano Z. Ching – Vice Mayor

 MANGALDAN
Mary Marilyn D. Lambino – Mayor
Pedro A. Surdilla, Jr. – Vice Mayor
Arturo Carbonel Lomibao – Former PNP Chief
Bonafe D. Parayno – Former Mayor

 MANGATAREM
Ramil P. Ventenilla – Mayor
Michael Mon R. Punzal – Vice Mayor

 MAPANDAN
Anthony C. Penuliar – Mayor
Asuncion D. Calimlim – Vice Mayor
Gerald Glen Tambaoan – Former Mayor

 NATIVIDAD
Rosita Rafael – Mayor
Jefferson Keith C. De Guzman – Vice Mayor
Rodrigo L. Rafael – Former Mayor

 POZZORUBIO
Emma Zosima T. Chan – Mayor
Ernesto Snooky B. Salcedo III – Vice Mayor
Artemio Q. Chan – Former Mayor
Mark Lambino – Vice Governor
Raul Lambino – Lawyer and Government Official

 ROSALES
Susan P. Casareno – Mayor
Enrique S. Cosue Jr. – Vice Mayor
Haira Palaguitto – Pinoy Big Brother Housemate
 SAN FABIAN
Constante B. Agbayani – Mayor
Marinor B. de Guzman – Vice Mayor

 SAN JUCINTO
Leo F. de Vera – Mayor
Robert O. De Vera – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 SAN MANUEL
Kenneth Marco S. Perez – Mayor
Alain Jerico Perez – Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 SAN NICOLAS
Alicia Primicias – Mayor
Alvin O. Bravo – Vice Mayor
Rebecca M. Saldivar – Mayor

 SAN QUINTIN
Clark Cecille P. Tiu – Mayor
Gerry C. Abenojar – Vice Mayor
  SANTA BARBARA
Joel F. Delos Santos – Mayor
Juan Emmanuel T. Cabangon – Vice Mayor
Carlito S. Zaplan – Former Mayor
Marlou Aquino – Former PBA Player
Don Daniel B. Maramba – Former Governor of Pangasinan

 SANTA MARIA
Julius C. Ramos – Mayor
Teodoro A. Ramos- Vice Mayor, Former Mayor

 SANTO TOMAS
Timoteo S. Villar III – Mayor
Wilfredo M. Pescador – Vice Mayor
Vivien Villar – Former Mayor

 SISON
Danilo C. Uy – Mayor
Edgar M. Jovenal – Vice Mayor

 SUAL
Liseldo D. Calugay – Mayor
Dioneil G. Caburao – Vice Mayor
Roberto L. Arcinue – Former Mayor
Yna Jalin – Miss Philippines Earth 2021 Contestant

 TUYAG
Carlos Trece R. Mapili – Mayor
Lorna P. Tacdol – Vice Mayor
Marlyn Primicias-Agabas – Former Congressman, Vice Governor
Tyrone Agabas – Congressman, Former Mayor
  UMINGAN
Michael M. Cruz – Mayor
Daneking A. Noble – Vice Mayor
Jhosep Ylarde Lopez – 190th Supreme Court Justice

 URBIZTONDO
Martin Raul S. Sison II – Mayor
Marilyn S. Sison – Vice Mayor
Ernesto Balolong Jr. – Former Mayor
Volter Balolong – Councilor

 VILLASIS
Nonato Abrenica – Mayor
Cheryll Z. Tan – Vice Mayor
FESTIVALS (FIESTA)
This is the list of Festivals of Ilocos Norte:
 Bac-bacarra Festival
(Fish Baskets) - This
celebration was started
in the year 2005 as a
revival and preservation
of their cultural
heritage. The legendary
bac-bacarra is a
freshwater fish
abundant in the rivers
of the town in the olden days. It is now extinct. The town’s name
was derived from it. It was coined by a Spanish soldier who passed
by. He asked the name of the place from a local who at that time
was fishing. He did not understand his question and just answered
bac-bacarra.
 Paoay- Guling-guling
Festival a traditional
festival, implemented by
Spanish monks at the
beginning of the 16th
century. It is celebrated
in Paoay, Ilocos Norte
the Tuesday before the
Ash Wednesday—the
last day for
merrymaking before the
start of the Lenten season. The celebration starts with a ritual
called “Guling.” This word can be translated as “mark” or “sign.”
In the old days, the mayor of the town smeared people’s foreheads
with a white cross made of wet rice flour.

 Laoag City-
Pamulinawen Festival
came from the name of a
woman made popular in
the popular Ilocano folk
song Pamulinawen. The
festival is celebrated in
the city of Laoag, Ilocos
Norte to promote
camaraderie and
sportsmanship. The
festivity was initially to honor the city's patron, Saint William the
Hermit. It held as a reminder of how Christianity gives color to the
lives of the Laoageños. This is along with their unwavering faith
that everything will get better, even on the darkest days.
 Pinili- Bawang Festival
is celebrated as tribute to
the. hardworking farmers
in the community who
cultivate. garlic
(bawang), known as the
“white gold” of Ilocos. Its
annual festival of
bawang, which is Ilocano
for garlic, happens from
the first of May to the
third. The purpose of the festival is to support Ilocano farmers in
mass producing garlic with modern technology, showcasing how
important this herb is to the Filipinos.
 Batac City- Empanada
Festival created to
showcase the city's
famous delicacy, the
Batac Empanada.
Celebrating its eighth
charter day on June 23,
the City of Batac will
again host the annual
Empanada Festival
highlighted by the Street
Dance Competition. Participating are students clad in colorful
costumes of bright yellow, warm orange, brown and green, and
dancing to the upbeat tune of Ciudad ti Batac.

 Marcos- Pinakbet
Festival Taking pride of
this town’s favorite
Ilocano dish, locally
known as pinakbet, a mix
 of indigenous vegetables steamed in fish sauce, residents here
ushered the opening of the third Pinakbet festival. “Pinakbet” came
from the contracted Ilokano word ‘pinakebbet’ which means
“shrunk” or “shriveled.”As a way of thanksgiving, the Pinakbet
festival is a repository of the town’s “ani” [harvest] festival being
celebrated every month of March but this was later moved to
December to accommodate more balikbayans wanting to join the
festivity.

 Banna- Panagabuos
Festival an Ilocano term for
gathering the eggs of weaver
ants from their hanged oval-
shaped shelter made-out of
the leaves of a tree that
abundantly sprouts in the
last quarter of the year until
summer season. The
harvested eggs of the weaver
ants are called in Ilocano term as “buos,” a protein-rich exotic food
that can be cooked as adobo or sinigang and an ingredient for pizza
and pinakbet cuisines.

 Dingras- Ani Festival

celebrates the extraordinary
efforts, passion and
dedication of Ilocano
"mannalon" (farmers),
recognizing their vital
contribution to the province's
economic development.
 Solsona- Gameng Festival
Jan. 22 this eastern town of
Ilocos Norte celebrated its
annual Gameng Festival with
an array of delicious exotic
foods which were served to
numerous guests and visitors.
Most of the recipes were
cooked with native
ingredients such as deer meat, frog, honey bee eggs (abu-os) and
fresh vegetables, all gathered from the virgin forest, river and farm.
Mayor Jonathan de la Lara said the Iluko word Gameng means
treasure in English. Hence, Solsona town is abound with many
treasures like its unspoiled natural resources, rich culture and
tradition, among others, a spokesman said.

 Sarrat- Binakol Festival

name came from the woven
fabric known in the town as
binakol. During the
festivities, clothing featuring
authentic, antique and
modern binakol designs are
on display. Sarrat's former
names were Cabayugan
meaning place where bayug
(a kind of bamboo) grows, San Miguel de Cunning (meaning
“saffron” which used to be harvested abundantly in the region) and
San Miguel de Sarrat. Its name was changed from San Miguel to
Sarrat in 1916.
 Currimao- Dinaklisan
Festival launched in 2007.
The abundance of the fish
caught from the sea made the
people celebrate this feast.
From their grandfathers and
ancestors, the next generation
of the localities of Currimao,
Ilocos Norte still continue to
practice the traditional way of
fishing.
 Badoc- La Virhen Milagroa
Festival an annual
celebration in Ilocos Norte
held every month of May.
This festivity commenced
last year (2012), led by
Governor Imee Marcos to
give tribute to their adopted
patron, La Virgen Milagrosa
of Badoc. La Milagrosa
Festival is one of the
youngest festival in Ilocos Norte yet it is deeply rooted to Ilocano's
Catholic Faith. Through the intercession of La Virgen Milagrosa
de Badoc, God's unending grace felt throughout the Province thus
the Government together with the Diocese celebrate this Festival
every May as their gratitude to Apo Baket, Puon ti Ragsaktayo for
interceding us to Apo Dios.

 Nueva Era- Tadek Festival

the people of Nueva Era
proudly showcase their
indigenous roots in the Tadek
Festival highlighting their
 unique traditions, practices, and means of survival like panaganup
(hunting). The continuous celebration and showcase of their
storied past ensure that the young generation continues to share
their culture to the world.

 Piddig- Basi Festival

known for its place in
the Basi Revolt, led by
Pedro Mateo, a native of
Piddig. This revolt is
unique as it revolves
around the Ilocano's love
for basi or sugarcane
wine, hence, Piddig is
known for the best basi
in Ilocos. Basi is the local beverage of Ilocos in Northern Luzon
where it.

 Pagudpod-
Kangayedan Festival
with fishing, farming and
the ever-growing tourism
industry – the town’s
primary sources of
livelihood, the
Kangayedan Festival is a
revelation of
thanksgiving to God’s
 marvelous gifts only found in this so-called Paradise of the North.
Kangayedan comes in the form of stylized dance movements
featuring a couple showing reverence to God for a great
agricultural harvest, abundant catch of marine products and
amazingly beautiful and protected natural resources.

 Bangui- Amian Festival

it gives Bangui one of the
coldest weathers in the
Philippines and also
brings strong winds,
drizzles and at times,
heavy rains. This season is
called Amian.

 Burgos- Saniata Festival

the father of the town is
ill. All the town’s
albularyos tried to heal
him, but to no avail. The
most powerful albularyo
was sought. Using
“talado” he said that only
a fruit, guarded by a
 dragon, can cure the sick man. He added only a virtuos woman can
procure it. Saniata was summoned. She went to Kapur-purawan to
get the said fruit. The dragon gave her the fruit with one condition,
that she will live in Kapur-purawan after the town’s father healed.

 Pasuquin - Panagsana
festival most known
festival in Pasuquin.
“Panagsana” is the Ilocano
term used for this old-aged
occupation. It means salt
making, customarily done
during summer and became
the leading industry among
the coastal folks in the municipality.

 Vintar- Siwawer Festival

is the annual festival of
Vintar. This festival of the
town is being celebrated in
honor of the siwawer the
local name of the brahminy
kite species of eagle that
soars the skies of Vintar.

 Adams- Ginginubatan
Festival contingents from
the town of Adams
 depict the ancient feast marked by the peace pact made after a
tribal war between the Imallods and the Yapayaos. The celebration
thrives until today as the Ginginubat (Yapayaos term for
kababantayan) Festival.

 Carasi- Magdadaran Talip

Festival is held every 19th
and 20th of May. This is a
celebration of barangays
Carasi, Dumalneg and
Nueva Era in Adams, Ilocos
Norte.

 Dumalneg- Panagwawagi
Festival a celebration of
brotherhood. It
commemorates the peace
pact among warring tribes
and the settlement of land
and caste disputes among
members of the tribe
 FESTIVALS (FIESTA)
This is the list of Festivals of Ilocos Sur:

 Sinait Garlic Festival (1st

to 3rd of May) is held in
Sinait, Ilocos Sur, known as
the Garlic Center of the
North. It is held during the
1st to 3rd of May. This
festival aims to showcase
the talent, ingenuity and
hard work of the Ilocano
farmers. It also aims to
encourage the farmers to mass high quality garlic using modern
technology

 Viva Vigan Festival (1st

week of May) is celebrated
during the first week of the
month of May. It was
started in 1993 by the Save
Vigan Ancestral Homes
Association, Inc. (SVAHAI)
to promote awareness of the
value of the historic town,
which was hoped to
strengthen resolve to preserve and protect this heritage site
 Longganisa Festival (3rd
week of January) normally
celebrated around January
22nd to January 25th—the
dates vary from year to year.
During the festival, every
tourist has a chance to try
authentic longganisa from
Vigan. Usually, local people
eat salami for breakfast but
the food itself is too good to be eaten during the morning hours
only

 Pinakbet Festival (April 23)

– Sta. Maria a festival
celebrating the favorite dish
of the Ilocanos, "pinakbet"; it
features street dances and
cooking competitions and
honors the Sta.

 What is Tabako Festival

(Last week of March) –
Candon City Tabako
Festival Ilocos Sur
Philippines Celebrated every
 last week of March in Candon City, as thanksgiving for the city's
bountiful harvest of tobacco

HISTORY OF REGION 1

Region 1 was first inhabited by the aboriginal Negritos before they were
pushed by successive waves of Malay immigrants that penetrated the
narrow coast. History In 1901, the region came under American colonial
rule, and in 1941, under Japanese occupation.

CULTURAL GROUPS
This Region has 3 distinct groups: Ilocanos, Pangasinenses and Igorots.
Ilocanos occupy thecoastal provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and La
Union and certain parts of Pangasinan.
Ilocanos are known to be hardworking and frugal, hardy in the face of
adversity. Respect and humility in everyday dealings mark the Ilocano
personality; they live simply, concentrating on work and productivity.
Local artisans like fabric weavers and potters are famous for their skilled
craftwork.
 FESTIVAL (FIESTA)
This is the list of Festivals of La Union:
 Baggak Festival (Bauang) - the
town of Bauang, La Union,
springs to life to put on this
vibrant celebration. It is
customary in Bauang for
"Baggak" to be used as a
metaphor for the beginning of
a new day. There is an inherent
unity and variety of culture in
the Ilocano spirit shown during
this event in addition, this is an
appropriate time to greet and
mingle with the returning family members. The Baggak (morning star)
event, which Bauangenians have been celebrating yearly for the last
several years, has everyone dressed to the nines. The festival's
anniversary will be marked with a different theme each year.

 Dinengdeng Festival (Agoo) -

Pinakbet and bagnet are two of
the most popular dishes in the
Ilocano cuisine, and this festival
is dedicated to them. Every
Ilocano family has an own way
of making dinengdeng meals,
and foodies and novice cooks
alike are encouraged to
 participate. An Ilocano cuisine known as dinengdeng will be prepared
in a large clay pot, and contenders will compete to create the greatest
version of it. This event celebrates the most popular and cost-effective
Ilocano food in the area. The Dinengdeng festival is held every year in
the town due of the richness of local foods.

 Pindangan Festival (San

Fernando City) - students from
elementary, intermediate, and
tertiary schools, as well as from
the city's many barangays and
organizations, descend on the
streets of Manila for the
Pindangan Festival to perform
their finest street dance moves
and flaunt their vibrant costumes
during the annual street dancing
competition. During the street dance competition, children show off
their brightly colored outfits with a grin on their faces. In the City of
San Fernando, the annual street dance competition involving citizens
and children from different schools and barangays is already a part of
the huge celebration every March.

 Sillag Festival (San Fernando

City) - silag an Ilocano term that
translates to "moonlight
illumination." The ceremonial
lighting of Sillag Village, a
musical performance, and a
lantern procession are just some
of the highlights of the two- or
 three-day colorful celebration and light inspired activities in the Poro
Point Freeport Zone.
 Tobacco Festival (Tubao) - in
honor of the Ilocano farmer's
tenacity and perseverance, this is a
festival that honors their spirit. It
has been a part of the area's history
and culture for a long time now.

 Surfing Break Festival (San

Juan) - La Union, often referred to
as "Elyu," is one of the most
sought-after vacation places in the
Philippines because of its
proximity to world-class surfing
beaches and ease of access from
Manila. A three-day music and art
festival is held in La Union every
October to mark the beginning of
the surfing season in San Juan, which corresponds with the La Union
Surfing Break.
 FESTIVAL (FIESTA)
This is the list of Festivals of Pangasinan:

Event Date Place

74th Lingayen Gulf Landings January 9 Veterans Memorial Park, Lingayen

Anniversary & 10th
Pangasinan Veterans Day

Lingayen Town Fiesta (Feast of January 2-6 Lingayen Town Plaza (District 2)
the Epiphany of the Lord )

Bugallon Day "Carabao January 12 Bugallon Town Plaza (District 2)

Festival"

Pozorrubio Town Fiesta & January 3-18 Pozorrubio Town Plaza (District 5)
Patupat Festival & January 11

Villasis Town Fiesta & Talong January 11-21 Villasis Town Plaza (District 5)
Festival & January 12

Mabini Town Fiesta (1st January 11-20 Mabini Town Plaza (District 1)
Balsaan Festival)

Malasiqui Town Fiesta (Feast January 19-27 Malasiqui Town Plaza (District 3)
of St. Ildephonse)

San Fabian Town Fiesta (Feast January 11-27 San Fabian Town Plaza (District 4)
of St. Fabian)

Mangatarem Town Fiesta January 19-27 Mangatarem Town Plaza (District 2)

(Feast of St. Raymund
Peñaforte)

Bagoong Festival January 17-27 Lingayen Town Plaza (District 2)

Binmaley Town Fiesta & Sigay January 25- Binmaley Town Plaza (District 2)
Festival February 3 &
February 3

Pakwan Festival January 27- Bani Town Plaza (District 1)

February 2

Sta. Maria Town Fiesta January 15 – Sta.Maria (District 6)

"Mushroom Festival" February 21

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes February 1-11 Brgy. Salasa, Bugallon (District 2)
Salasa Church Bugallon
"Marian Festival/Exhibit"

Natividad Town Fiesta February 10- Natividad (District 6)

14

Binalonan Town Fiesta (Feast February 2- 19 Binalonan (District 5)

of Sto. Niño)

Dasol Town Fiesta (Asin March 7-10 Dasol (District 1)

Festival)

Laoac Town Fiesta (Tupig March 1-6 Laoac (District 5)

Festival)

Tayug Town Fiesta (Feast of March 10-21 Tayug (District 6)

St. Patrick of Ireland) "Sun
Flower Eco-Park"

Mangaldan Town Fiesta January 28- Mangaldan (District 4)

(Pindang Festival) March 10

San Manuel Town Fiesta March 10-15 San Manuel (District 6)

Alaminos City (Paraw Festival) March 19-28 Alaminos City (District 1)

Balungao Town Fiesta (Goat March 16-21 Balungao (District 6)

Festival)

Aguilar Town Fiesta (Feast of March 14-19 Aguilar (District 2)

St. Joseph)
Sto. Tomas (Corn Festival) March 22-25 Sto. Tomas (District 5)

Semana Santa ed Kapitolyo March 28 Capitol Complex, Lingayen

Agew na Pangasinan April 5 Capitol Complex Lingayen

(Pangasinan 439thCharter
Day)

Pista’y Dayat (Sea Festival of April 5 to May Capitol Complex Lingayen

the North) 10

Bayambang Town Fiesta (Fest April 1-8 Bayambang (District 3)

of St. Vincent Ferrer) (Malangsi
Festival)

Bolinao Town Fiesta April 9-14 Bolinao (District 1)

(Mangunguna Festival)

Holy Week Pilgrimage April 20 Bani (District 1)

Redeemer's Way of the Cross

Mapandan Town Fiesta & April 11-16 Mapandan (District 3)

(Pandan Festival)

Dagupan City (Bangus Festival) April 6 to May Dagupan City (District 4)

30

San Carlos City Fiesta (Mango April 18-28 San Carlos City (District 3)
Bamboo Festival)

Anda Town Fiesta (Binungey April 17 Anda (District 1)

Festival)

Umingan Town Fiesta (3rd April 5-14 Umingan (District 6)

Kalabasa Festival)

Asingan Town Fiesta April 3-9 Asingan (District 6)

Infanta Town Fiesta (Fest of April 27-29 Infanta (District 1)

St. John)

Sual Town Fiesta (Feast of St. April 16-29 Sual (District 1)

Peter)
Agno (Umbrella Rocks Festival) April 23-28 Agno (District 1)

Urbiztondo Town Fiesta (Feast May 4-5 Urbiztondo (District 2)

of St. Pius)

Alacala Town Fiesta May 1-5 Alacala (District 5)

Calasiao Town Fiesta (Feast of May 1–7 Calasiao (District 3)

Señor Divino Tesoro)

Manaoag Town Fiesta May 6 - 10 Manaoag (District 4)

Burgos Town Fiesta (Bayog May 11-16 Burgos (District 1)

Festival)

Labrador Town Fiesta (Feast of May 14-15 Labrador (District 2)

St. Isidro)

San Jacinto Town Fiesta (Feast May 18 San Jacinto (District 4)

of St. Jacinto)

San Quintin Town Fiesta May 10-18 San Quintin (District 6)

"Rangga-Rangga Festival"

Lilikagan/Kalanguya (Tribal May 16 Brgy.Malicu San Nicolas (District 6)

Festival)

Rosales Town Fiesta (Tinapa June 9-16 Rosales (District 6)

Festival)

Bautista (Feast of St. John the June 23-24 Bautista (District 5)

Baptist)

Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul June 28-29 Calasiao (District 3)

Anniversary of St. James The July 24-25 Bolinao (District 1)

Great Fortress Church

Pangasinan Tourism Month September 1- Lingayen (District 2)

Celebration 30

Basista Town Fiesta September 5 Basista (District 1)

Aguilar Day (Ansagket October 23- Aguilar (District 2)
Festival) 27

Speaker Eugenio Perez Day November 13 San Carlos City (District 3)

Bugallon Town Fiesta (Feast of November 25- Bugallon (District 2)

St. Andrew) 30

Urdaneta City TownFiesta December 1- Urdaneta City (District 1)

(Feast of Immaculate 14
Conception)

Dagupan City Fiesta (Fest of December 4 - Dagupan City (District 4)

St. John Evangelist) 31

Thanks Giving & Town Fiesta December 7-9 Bani (District 1)

Calasiao (Puto Festival) December 9 - Calasiao (District 3)

13

Calasiao (District 3) December 1-9 Sta. Barbara (District 3)

Manaoag Town Fiesta December 8 Manaoag (District 4)

(Galicayo Festival)

Agew na Urbiztondo "Kanen December 27- Urbiztondo (District 2)

Festival" 29