The jeepneys are one of the trademarks of the Philippines. It is the common mode of transportation in Dagupan City and it is the product of the unwavering ingenuity and the resourcefulness of the Dagupenos. History Many moons ago the Americans left their damaged jeeps during World War II. Enterprising, creative and truly resourceful, the Filipinos transform these leftover junks into something which is very useful. These diamonds in the rough are then [ Read More ]
“Kalutan” is a Pangasinan word meaning grill, grill place, grilling, or grilling food. “Kalutan ed Dalan” or Dagupan Street Grill celebration plays a very significant part of the yearly Bangus Festival. Bonuan Beach Beach Tondaligan is the best summer getaway for people who loves ocean, sunset and waves. Tondaligan from the word “tonda” means to stop, “tondaligan” was called a place to stop or rest. Bonuan Tondaligan Beach Remember Villa Milagrosa in Bonuan? Photos credits to Willie Lomibao The beach [ Read More ]
Bangus is a Filipino term for Milkfish, the national fish of the Philippines. Where did it come from? Our Filipino ancestor’s creativity in hunting fish in the ocean and their strategies to produce more fish as their source of food for their community and to their livelihood has helped Filipinos in so many ways. This was true way back, long after we’ve known the process of aquaculture. Bangus are dominant and popular in the market [ Read More ]
28 ng Abril 2012 naganap ang Gilon Gilon ed Dalan Street Dancing Parade, napakasaya at nakakaaliw ang mga makukulay na costumes at props ng mga iba’t ibang grupo ng mananayaw. Kabilang dito ay ang mga lahat ng representatives ng bawat pampublikong eskwelahan ng Dagupan City, Pangasinan. Hindi pa nag-uumpisa ang street dancing eh excited na akong manood at kumuha ng litrato para lang mai-share o maibahagi sa mga ating kabaleyan na hindi nakadalaw sa ating [ Read More ]
I am so excited this coming week starting April 9 for the Dagupan Bangus Festival 2012. There will be a lots of activities and I know you will enjoy every the fun and experience. Last year, it was very busy, lots of different people from near city and places in Pangasinan. I remember there were lots of band, me and relatives didn’t enjoyed much watching stage shows due to lack of space also, the sidewalks [ Read More ]
The City of Dagupan (Pangasinan: Ciudad na Dagupan) is a first class city in the Philippines. It is an independent component city of the province of Pangasinan. According to the latest census, Dagupan City has a population of 149,554 people in 25,921 households. Located on Lingayen Gulf on the island of Luzon, Dagupan is the commercial and financial center north of Manila. Also, Dagupan is the center of medical services, media and communication in Northern [ Read More ]
Tinday Labi is a type of flea market that operates only during Christmas season. This night market set up along AB Fernandez Street, Zamora Street, Galvan Street and Burgos Street, opens at 4:00 p.m. and closes past midnight every Friday and Saturday. The numerous stalls lined up along the street sell all sorts of goods such as clothes, fruits, vegetables, food, accesories, toys, household things and gifts. Hungry shoppers could expect to find food and [ Read More ]
I walked from DECORP Dagupan to Burgos Street, wandering my eyes while strolling on the path walk along West Central Elementary School. Today, 6 o’clock at night, the city street lights are amazing, jeep and tricycles headlights are busy in the streets too. I have found an eye catchy and beautiful with a light cross, it is our St. John’s Cathedral Church. It is my first time to see our church at night, it is [ Read More ]
Meles public fish market is a marketplace for marketing fish products. It is dedicated to wholesale trade between fishermen and fish merchants, or to the sale of seafood to individual consumers, or to both. They sell different kind of fishes/sea-foods like milk-fish, yellow fin, tilapia. galunggong, squid, oysters, crab, lapu-lapu, pla-pla, malaga, etc. Retail fish markets is a type of wet market, often sell street foods, vegetables, chicken and many others. You may find Meles [ Read More ]
Godagupan posted a status at Dagupan City People fanpage and asked Dagupenos to give least things to do if you’re around in Dagupan City. 1. Swim at the Tondaligan Beach. Rent a cottage for 150php with videoke machine, have a picnic and enjoy singalong with friends or family. 2. Go to Meles Market, buy low price of fresh fishes and vegetables. 3. Experience the River Cruise. 4. Ride a Downtown Loop Jeepneys and take a [ Read More ]
