REGION 1: THE PANGASINAN AND THE ILOCOS
Way back in 1572 when Juan de Salcedo subjugated the Ilocos, its area extended up to towns
of Cagayan in the northwest. Pangasinan likewise has a territorial jurisdiction that included the
present province of Zambales and parts of Tarlac. By the later part of the 19th century, the
territorial boundaries of these provinces were diminished when some towns were annexed to
other neighboring provinces. In 1988, the area of Region I was further diminished when Abra,
Mt. Province, Benguet and Baguio City became parts of the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Within the Region’s jurisdiction at present, are Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Ilocos Norte
and the cities of Dagupan, San Carlos Urdaneta, Alaminos, Candon, Vigan, Laoag and San
Fernando .
Situated on the northwestern coast of Luzon, Region I covers an area of 12,840.19 square
kilometers. Predominantly mountainous, this narrow strip of land is bounded on the west by
the China Sea and on the east by the western portion of the Cordillera Central. Its river basins
are found in Ilocos Norte and Pangasinan.
Region I experiences a relatively dry season from November to April and an abundant rainfall
during the wet season from May to October. The temperature occurs cooler during the months
of December up to February. The hottest months are April and May.
In year 2000, the total population was 4,200,478 distributed as follows: Ilocos Norte –
541,241; Ilocos Sur – 594,206; La Union – 657,945; Pangasinan – 2,434,086; San Carlos City
– 154,246; Dagupan – 130,328; Laoag – 94,466; City of San Fernando – 102,082. The
population count in 2000 showed a 2.5% increase from the 1995 record.
Majority of the people speak the Ilocano dialect. Pangasinense is spoken in the central towns
of Pangasinan while English and Filipino remain as basic medium of instruction in schools.
An extensive road network links Region I to the other parts of Luzon. Sea transport facilities
are concentrated in the Port of San Fernando and Currimao. The Salomague Port in
Cabugao, Ilocos Sur and the Port of Sual in Pangasinan has facilities as a containerized
transhipment port. These are primarily for the movement of goods.
Air transportation is provided by the Philippine Airlines with available flights from Laoag to
Basco, Batanes. The Laoag International Airport cater to international flights from Kaoshioung,
Taiwan, Hongkong and Guangzhou, China. The San Fernando Airport, now under the
administration of the Poro Point Development Corporation (PPDC) has been expanded to be
ready to take in bigger planes.
Major industries include agriculture-based like crop production, mining, manufacturing and
cottage industries. Tourism plays a major role in the economy of Region I.
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PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR
I.
OVERVIEW
A. Brief History
Before the advent of the Spanish Regime, settlements already existed along the coves or “looc” in the northern part
of Luzon. These settlements called the “Ylocos” which extended from Bangui in the north to Namacpacan in the
south were discovered during the expedition led by Juan de Salcedo in 1572.
Juan de Salcedo decided to establish his headquarters in a settlement along the Mestizo River, then named
“Kabigaan” because of the “gabi” like plants abundantly growing by the bank of the river. Vigan also became the
seat of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia and was called “Ciudad Fernandina” in honor of King Ferdinand. Vigan
remains to be the capital city of Ilocos Sur.
On February 2, 1818, the Ylocos was divided into two provinces: Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte. At that time, Ilocos
Sur encompassed what are now the northern towns of La Union up to Luna and Abra. Also annexed were Lepanto
and Amburayan in Mt. Province. Act 2683 passed on March 1917 by the Philippine Legislature defined the present
geographical boundaries of Ilocos Sur.
B. Geography
Ilocos Sur is located along the western coast of Northern Luzon It is bounded by Ilocos Sur Norte on the north,
Abra on the northeast, Mt. Province on the east, Benguet on the southeast, La Union on the south and the China
Sea on the west. Its area of 2,579.58 square kilometers occupies about 20.11 % of the total land area of Region 1.
The topography of Ilocos Sur is undulating to rolling with elevations ranging from 10 to 1,700 meters above sea
level.
C. Political Subdivision
Ilocos Sur is divided into two political districts. The province has 32 municipalities and 2 cities which are subdivided
into 764 barangays. They are Alilem, Banayoyo, Bantay, Burgos, Cabugao, Caoayan, Cervantes, Galimuyod,
Gregorio del Pilar, Lidlidda, Magsingal, Nagbukel, Narvacan, Quirino, Salcedo, San Emilio, San Esteban, San
Ildefonso, San Juan, San Vicente, Santa, Santiago, Sta. Catalina, Sta. Cruz, Sta. Lucia, Sta. Maria, Sto. Domingo,
Sigay, Sinait, Sugpon, Suyo, Tagudin. The cities include Candon City and Vigan City.
D. Climate
The climate is generally dry as defined by the Hernandez type of climate. Classification is characterized by more
dry months usually from October to May. However, the southernmost portion (part of Cervantes) is observed to be
humid and rain is even distributed throughout the year while the eastern part of Sugpon is dry with rain not
sufficiently distributed. August has the most rainfall while January and February have the least. The mean
temperature in the province is 27oC. January is the coldest.
E. Population
In the 2000 census, the population of Ilocos Sur was 594,206. Vigan City, the capital of Ilocos Sur, has a
population of 45,143. The population in the province for year 2000 increased by 1.85% relative to the 1995
census.
F. Language / Dialect
Filipino and English are the basic tools of instruction in schools while Ilocano is the principal dialect. Kankanaey
and Itneg are spoken in cultural communities.
G.
Major Industries
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The people are engaged in farming producing food crops mostly rice, corn, vegetable, rootcrops and fruits. Nonfood crops include tobacco, cotton and tigergrass. Cottage industries include loomweaving, furniture making,
jewelry making, ceramics, blacksmithing and food processing.
II.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
A. Historical
TIRAD PASS. Declared as a National Shrine, the pass, located in the municipality of Gregorio del Pilar was the
last stand of the Filipino Revolutionary Forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo. The Battle of Tirad Pass was led by
the youngest Filipino General Gregorio del Pilar.
BESSANG PASS. A monument stands on this strategic gap, 5,250 feet above sea level traversed by Highway 4,
west of Cervantes which served as the backdoor to General Yamashita’s last ditch defense during the last stage of
World War II. The Battle of Bessang Pass was won by the USAFIP, NL on June 14, 1945.
STA. MARIA CHURCH. A National Landmark, this centuries old church nestled atop a hill at the townproper of
Sta. Maria was used as a fortress during the 1986 Revolution.
NORTHERN LUZON HEROES HILL NATIONAL PARK. The park in Santa was the stronghold of Gabriela Silang,
who continued the struggle for freedom from the Spaniards started by her slain husband, Diego Silang. A historical
marker in her honor stands nearby.
SAN ESTEBAN and SULVEC WATCHTOWERS. These rotund structures were built as look-out points for
impending pirates.
B. Cultural
NATIONAL MUSEUM - PADRE BURGOS HOUSE. The Burgos residence in Vigan houses the memorabilia of the
martyr-priest Jose Burgos as well as Ilocano artifacts and ethnic arts of the Tinggians. The museum is open from
Monday to Friday and by appointment on weekends and holidays. Museum hours is 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. then 1:30
to 4:30 p.m. Admission fee is P10.00 for adult and P5.00 for 12 years old and below.
CRISOLOGO MUSEUM. Located along delos Reyes Street in Vigan, the museum houses the memorabilia of the
Crisologos and original furnishings of a typical Vigan ancestral house. The museum is open from Monday to
Sunday and managed by the Crisologo family.
MAGSINGAL MUSEUM. A repository of Ilocano heritage featuring collections of pottery and porcelain artifacts.
The museum is open from Monday to Friday and by appointment on weekends and holidays.
ANCESTRAL HOUSES. Kamestizoan District in Vigan is replete with ancestral houses with ancient tile roofs,
massive hardwood floorings, ballustrades and azoteas in varying Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural styles.
ARCHBISHOP’S PALACE. The palace features sliding capiz windows and cut-out decorations with floral motiffs.
Completed in 1793 after a span of 7 years, the palace has a collection of priceless ecclesiastical artifacts and relics
from other Ilocos churches. Visits can be arranged from Monday to Friday.
BANTAY CHURCH. The church features earthquake baroque and Gothic-influenced architecture. Its belfry located
a few meters away was used as a lookout for approaching enemies.
PAGBURNAYAN. The Ilocano jar called “burnay” used for storing the local vinegar, local wine “basi” and
“bagoong” and as a decorative is produced in factories using the pre-historic method in the southwestern end of
Liberation Avenue in Vigan.
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MUSEO SAN PABLO. Religious relics/antiques are displayed. Located at the back of the St. Paul’s Cathedral.
C. Natural
SANTIAGO COVE. A stretch of golden sand beach in Santiago with amenities for picnics and water sports.
PINSAL FALLS. A favorite setting of many local films, Pinsal Falls features Angalo’s footprint, the legendary
Ilocano giant. The falls is a few kilometers of rough road away from the highway. Located at Barangay
Babalasiwan, Sta. Maria.
Other waterfalls in Ilocos Sur are: CANIAW FALLS in Bantay, GAMBANG FALLS in Cervantes, AWASEN FALLS
in Sigay and BARASIBIS in Sinait.
PUG-OS BEACH. Resthouses and picnic sheds are found in this nearly white sand beach in Cabugao.
SULVEC BEACH. The rocky shore of Sulvec, Narvacan is a favorite stop of commuters and the locals. Nearby is
the Narvacan Tourism Lodge.
APATOT BEACH. This cove in San Esteban is frequented by picnickers. During the last stage of World War II, US
Submarines surfaced in the area to unload arms and supplies for the USAFIP, NL.
CANDON BEACH. The beach features amenities and facilities for visitors.
D. Religious
ST. PAUL’S METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL. Vigan. The massive structure was built by the Augustinians in the
distinctive Ilocano earthquake baroque architecture. The cathedral is the setting of many religious festivities
attended by devotees from outside the province.
STA. LUCIA CHURCH. The object of devotees who flock the church is the dark Virgin of Sta. Lucia, said to be
miraculous. Barely 3 feet-tall, the 18th century image is venerated all over the Ilocos.
SINAIT CHURCH. Enshrined in this century-old church is the 17th century image of the Black Nazarene found
floating in a sealed casket along the coast of Sinait. Believed to have caused a miracle by aborting a plague that hit
Vigan during the 18th century, many flock to the shrine to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene every 3rd day
of May.
E.
Man-Made
BALUARTE. Residence of Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson. Fetures an interactive Mini Zoo, World Class Shooting
Range, Caregiver School and a Function Hall.
SUNDIAL. Located in front of the Tagudin Municipal Hall, this sundial is one of the existing and still in use sundials
built by the Spaniards in 1848.
PLAZA SALCEDO. Located west of St. Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral is this elevated elliptical plaza highlighting
the Salcedo Monument, known to be the oldest in the North.
PLAZA BURGOS. Another plaza in Vigan named in honor of the Ilocano-martyr priest Father Jose Burgos. Nearby
are food stalls selling native delicacies such as the “empanada.”
MIRA HILLS. Features an aviary, water tank, picnic sheds and swimming pools surrounded by trees giving it a
shady and cool ambience. An entance fee of P10.00 is collected.
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F.
Festivals
SEMANA SANTA. St. Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral is the venue of religious rites during the Holy Week. The
Good Friday procession features decorated carrozas bearing life-size statues of Spanish vintage. On Easter
Sunday, the dawn celebration depicting the Resurrection of Christ called “Sabet” is a scene to behold.
VIVA VIGAN “BINATBATAN” FESTIVAL. Every first week of May, Vigan plays host to visitors for this festival
featuring painting and product exhibits, a Calesa parade and other cultural activities.
LONGANIZA FESTIVAL. Vigan City January 22. Features a street dancing competition in longaniza inspired
costumes followed by a program.
BEACH/TOBACCO FESTIVAL. April 1 Candon City. Features street dancing competition in tobacco inspired
costume and selection of Ms. Virginia Tobacco.
PINAKBET FESTIVAL. April Santa Maria. All the ingredients being used in cooking pinakbet is paraded around in
a street dance competition. Another highlight of the day is a pinakbet cooking contest.
G.
Special Interest
TREKKING. The Municipality of Cervantes, home to Bessang Pass, offers a special trail and beautiful sceneries for
trekking. A dozen and more waterfalls flow thru its verdant mountains. Its terrain is predominantly hilly traversed by
brooks and streams. One passes through pine forests, Japanese foxholes/dugouts, alpine grassland through
highland meadows and a variety of flora.
SURFING & DIVING. In Barangay Sabang is an Island frequented by surfers. From the town proper of Cabugao,
take a tricycle to Brgy. Daclapan and from there ride a motorboat. They charge P100.00 per person. There are no
lodging facilities in the area but camping is allowed. Food and camping gears should be brought along by touritsts
themselves.
III.
TOURIST FACILITIES
A. Accommodation
VIGAN HERITAGE MANSION (Standard Hotel)
Address: Cor Liberation Blvd., Mena Crisologo St.
Telephone #: 0917-8341785/(077)722-6495
Contact Person: Ms. Julie Manahan
Facilities: Conference Hall, Parking, Cable TV
HERITAGE RESORT OF CAOAYAN, INC.
GRANDPA’S INN (Tourist Inn)
Address : 1 Bonifacio Street, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2118 / 1446
Contact Person : Mr. Jose Pasimio, Jr.
Facilities: Restaurant, Parking Space
R.F. ANICETO MANSION (Tourist Inn)
Address : Poblacion, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2383; FAX 722-2384
Contact Person : Floresita Aniceto
Manila Booking Office : 722-2383
Facilities: Restaurant, Function Room, Parking Space
TAJ RESORT and BOWLING LANES
Address : Pantay Daya, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2024
Contact Person : Mr. Antonio Alagar
Facilities: Conference Hall (capacity - 800),
Parking space, Coffee shop/Restaurant;
Bowling Lanes (16)
CORDILLERA INN
Address :29 Mena Crisologo Street, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2727
Contact Person : Carmeling Crisologo
Facilities: Open Terrace, Function Hall, Restaurant
Cable TV, Hot and Cold Water
VILLA ANGELA HERITAGE HOUSE
Address : Quirino Blvd., Vigan
EL JULIANA HOTEL (Economy Class)
Address : Quirino St.,cor Liberation St., Vigan
(Class A Resort)
Address: Don Querubin, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur
Telephone #: (077)722-8284
Contact Person: Bienvenido Jimenez
Facilities: Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Cable TV
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Telephone # (077) 722-2755 / 2914
E-mail Add : www.villangela.com
Contact Person : Ms. Marjo Gasser
Facilities : Conference Hall (capacity - 30 to 40),
Private museum, Garden Restaurant,
Telephone # (077) 722-2944
Contact Person: Mr. Crisanto Bagay
Facilities: Swimming pool, restaurant, parking
space, function room
VIGAN HOTEL
Address : Burgos Street, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2588 / 3001 /1906
Facilities:Restaurant, Parking area, Conference Hall,
Cable TV
GORDION INN (Tourist Inn)
15 Salcedo St., Cordero P. delos Reyes St., Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-25-26 & 722-2565
Contact Person : Ms. Joy Aimee Alcantara
Facilities: Cable TV, Restaurant, Parking space
CABUGAO BEACH RESORT
Address : Pug-os, Cabugao
Telephone # (077) 728-5114
Contact Person : Engr. Antonio S. Formoso
Facilities: Picnic sheds (11), Conference Hall,
Parking Space, Restaurant, Videoke Bar
KATIB RESORT
Address : Sabangan, San Juan
Facilities:Aircon rooms (10), Conference center,
Restaurant, Picnic sheds, Parking space,
Emergency generator
NARVACAN TOURISM LODGE
Address : Sulvec, Narvacan
Telephone # (077) 722-2722 or Cell # 217-2415 (0918)
Contact Person : Ms. Ligaya de Peralta
Facilities:Restaurant, Kiosk, Tennis court, Picnic sheds,
Parking space, Swimming pool
MOM’S COURTYARD RESORT
Address : Bongtolan, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2105
Contact Person : Mr. & Mrs. Rodrigo Arde
Facilities: Swimming pool, Bar / Restaurant,
Parking space, Function Rm
PARAISO NI DON JUAN (“A”)
Address : Manangat, Caoayan
Telephone # (077) 722-3200
Contact Person : Mr. Victor Tan, Sr.
Facilities: Conference hall (Capacity : 60)
Parking space, restaurant, picnic huts
MEL-SOL’S TOURIST INN
Address : Cabaroan, Bantay
Telephone # (077) 722-4187
Facilities: Parking space, function hall,
bar & grill, intercom, TV, videoke bar
ILOCOS MARINA RESORT
Address : Sabangan, Santiago
Telephone # (077) 742-6160
Contact Person : Mr. Owen Singson
Facilities: Restaurant, Swimming pool,
VIGAN PLAZA HOTEL (Standard Hotel)
Address : Mena Crisologo St., Plasa Burgos,
Vigan City
Telephone # (077) 722-8552
Contact Person : Mr. Oscar Fuentes
Facilities: Mini bar, coffee shop, restaurant, parking
Water Sports, Parking Area
Business center, gift shop, beauty salon
B. Transportation
DOMINION BUS LINES
Address : Quezon Avenue, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2084
Routes :
Vigan - Cubao - Manila
- Camiling, Tarlac
- Bolinao, Pangasinan
- Baguio City
Philippine Rabbit Bus Lines
Vigan City
PARTAS BUS COMPANY
Address : New Market, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2933
Route : Laoag -Vigan - Cubao (vice- versa)
Baguio-Laoag (vice- versa)
MARTINEZ TRANS
Address : Candon
Telephone # (077) 742-6007
Route : Candon – Manila (vice- versa)
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CANDON BUS LINE
Telephone # (077) 742-6087
Address : Candon
Route : Candon – Manila (vice- versa)
VIRON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Address : Quinarayan, Narvacan
Telephone # (077) 722-2053
Routes : Narvacan - Manila ; San Jose City
C. Dining and Entertainment
Vigan City
Grandpa’s Restaurant
# 1 Bonifacio St.
Telephone # (077)722-1446
Flores de Mayo Restaurant & Bar
VCTC, Florentino St.
Telephone # (077) 722-5751
MR. DONUT
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (077) 722-2265
SAM & ME
Mabini Street
COOL SPOT 500
Burgos Street
Telephone # (077) 722-2588
CAFE LEONA RESTAURANT & BAR
Calye Crisologo
Telephone # 722-2212
GIACOMINOS
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (077) 722-1111 / 722-3044
CINDY’S
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (077) 722-1897
Half-A-Time Bar & Restaurant
Manager: Atty. Ever Molina
JOLLIBEE
MC DONALDS
Plaza, Vigan City
Kusina Felecita’s
Grandpa’s Inn
Greenwich
Plaza, Vigan City
CHOWKING
Greenwich
Plaza, Vigan City
Candon
CINDY’S
National Highway
Telephone # (077) 742-6429
SASKIA RESTAURANT
KEA Square
National Highway
JOLLIBEE
Mc Donalds
D. Shopping
Vigan
PAGBURNAYAN
Liberation Boulevard
LUISA TRADING
Quezon Avenue
ROWILDA’S HAND LOOM WEAVING
Camanggaan & Crisologo St.
Telephone # (077) 722-2688; 722-2731
FAX 722-2755
ANTIQUE SHOPS
Crisologo Street
RECUERDOS DE VIGAN
Manager: Mel Andino
Vigan Plaza Square
(signature stalls)
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E. Convention Facilities
VIGAN CULTURE & TRADE CENTER
Vigan City (Ilocos Sur)
Telephone: (077) 722-1148
Function Rooms in Hotels
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES
Tamag, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2810
Capacity :Training Center 50
Marcos Hall 1,500
Audio-Visual Room
200
Equipment : Public address system, Audio-visual
equipment, Black boards, dormitory for men
and women
CAP BUILDING
Leona Florentino Street, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2029
Contact Person : Mr. Mario Gorospe
Capacity : Convention Hall (400)
Equipment : Public address system, Black Boards
NATURALES PAVILION
Rivero Street, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-0937
Contact Person : Miss Marina Rara
Facility : Caregiver Training School
TAJ RESORT and BOWLING LANES
Pantay Daya, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2775
Capacity :
600 people
F. Sports and Recreation
NARVACAN TOURISM LODGE
Sulvec, Narvacan
Facilities :Swimming Pool, Lawn Tennis,Table Tennis
Picnic sheds, Kiosk,Mini bar, shed
Volleyball, Chess boards
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES
Tamag, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2810
Facilities
:Basketball
Court,Tennis
Court
VIGAN TENNIS CLUB
A. Reyes St., Vigan
MIRA HILLS
Liberation Blvd., Vigan City
Facilities: Swimming Pool, Picnic Sheds, Camp Site
Aviary
BALWARTE SHOOTING RANGE
MOTOCROSS RALLY TRACK
IV.
SUPPORT SERVICES
A. Banks / Money Changers
Vigan
PCI BANK
Telephone # (077) 722-2582
ILOCOS SUR DEVELOPMENT BANK
Telephone # (077) 722-2739
ALLIED BANKING CORPORATION
Telephone # (077) 722-2612
FAR EAST BANK & TRUST CO.
Telephone # (077) 722-2877
LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
Telephone # (077) 722-2617
METRO BANK
Telephone # (077) 722-2266
UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK
Telephone # (077) 722-2719
MAYBANK
Bonifacio Street
Tel # (077) 722-2835; 722-2836
Candon
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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
SOLIDBANK
CANDON RURAL BANK
Telephone # (077) 742-6311
PCI BANK
Telephone # (077) 742-6411
Rural Banks in other municipalities:
RURAL BANK OF NARVACAN
Telephone # (077) 732-5719
B.
Medical Facilities
RURAL BANK OF CABUGAO
Telephone # (077) 728-5208
General Hospitals
GABRIELA SILANG GEN. HOSPITAL
Quirino Blvd., Tamag, Vigan
LAHOZ CLINIC & HOSPITAL
Vigan Telephone # (077) 722-2772
CENTRAL ILOCOS SUR DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Narvacan - Telephone # (077) 732-5756
ST. MARTIN DE PORRES CLINIC & HOSPITAL
Candon - Telephone # (077) 742-6464
CANDON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Candon -Telephone # (077) 742-6112
STA. LUCIA DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Sta. Lucia
CITY OF CANDON HOSPITAL
DR. RICARDO GACULA MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
(077)742-5675
SOUTHERN ILOCOS SUR DISTRICT HOSPITAL
SALCEDO MEDICARE AND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Tagudin - Telephone # 748-7015
Salcedo
MAGSINGAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Magsingal
PIRA CLINIC & HOSPITAL
Cabugao - Telephone # (077) 728-5105
SINAIT DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Sinait - Telephone # (077) 728-5394
REYES CLINIC & HOSPITAL
Sta. Maria - Telephone # (077) 732-5511
ANCHETA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL
Vigan
ADORA CLINIC & HOSPITAL
Vigan - Telephone # (077) 722-2248
BESSANG PASS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Cervantes
Ilocos Sur District Hospital
Candon City
C. Communication Facilities
Telephone / Telegraph
SMART
GLOBE
PT&T
Gen. Luna Street, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2273
RCPI
Quezon Avenue, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2087
(w/ same facilities in Cabugao, Sta. Catalina,
Narvacan, Tagudin, Candon)
••• Telecommunications Offices are located in all municipalities
D. Police
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
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Office of the Provincial Director
Camp Quirino
Bulag, Bantay
••• PNP Stations are located in all municipalities
E. Travel Agency / Tour Operator
SEA AND SKY TRAVEL AND TOURS
Crisologo Street, Vigan City
Telephone # (077) 722-2122/3379
Racian Keymarie Travel & Tours
Quezon Ave., Vigan City
Tel. # (077) 722-1898
GORDION TRAVEL & TOURS
No. 13 Gov. Reyes St., Vigan City
Tel. # (077)722-3248 / 722-2840
ZANTIA TOURS & TRAVEL AGENCY
Urgon Public Market Annex
Telephone # (077) 722-3738
ENJOY YOUR TRIP RENT-A-CAR
Brgy. Sta. Monica, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur
Contact Person: Constante Oandasan
Tel # : (077) 726-3535
ABOEX TRAVEL & TOURS
Vigan City
Karen-Soler-Santos
FVA TRAVEL & TOURS
Aniceto Mansion, Crisologo St.
(077) 632-0640
V.
TOURISM-ORIENTED AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS
ILOCOS SUR HOTEL, RESTAURANT &
TOURISM ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENTS
Ms. Joy Aimee Alcantara
Gordion Inn,Vigan City
Tel. # (077) 773-1975
VIGAN CITY TOURISM INFORMATION OFC
City Hall
Tel # 722-8772
SAVE VIGAN ANCESTRAL HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC.
Contact Person : Ignacio Donato
Telephone # (077) 722-2526
PROVINCIAL TOURISM OFFICE
Leona Florentino House
Mena Crisologo Street, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 732-5705
VIGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
28 Mena Crisologo Street, Vigan
Contact Person : Engr. Ric Favis
PHILIPPINE INFORMATION
AGENCY PROVINCIAL OFFICE
Telephone # (077) 722-2122
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY, PROV’L OFFICE
Telephone # (077) 722-2688
VIGAN TOURISM COUNCIL
c/o Vigan City Hall
Telephone # (077) 722-2466
Chairman: Mr. Dennis Rivas
VI.
SCHOOLS AND TRAINING CENTERS THAT OFFER TOURISM COURSES / SEMINARS
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES
Tamag, Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-2810
ILOCOS SUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Vigan
Telephone # (077) 722-4006
ILOCOS SUR POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE
Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur
(077) 732549
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PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE
I.
OVERVIEW
A. Brief History
Juan de Salcedo, after occupying the town settlement of Vigan, pressed further north to Laoag which at that time
was also a center of population. Located at “Ermita Hill” at the northern bank of the Padsan River, Laoag was
already a flourishing center of trade with the Japanese and Chinese. The Augustinian missionaries established the
Laoag parich in 1580 with St. William, the Hermit as its Patron Saint. Laoag eventually became the capital of Ilocos
Norte.
Ilocos Norte was created by virtue of the Spanish Royal Decree on Februray 2, 1818. At that time, the province
occupied the coastal plain bordering the China Sea and guarded by the Cordilleras in the northwestern corner of
Luzon.
B. Geography
Ilocos Norte has a land area of 3,399.34 square kilometers consisting of alluvial plains, hills, mountains, coastal
and miscellaneous land types. Its terrain is generally mountainous and rocky. Its coastline is dotted with coves and
rivers most prominent are Bonga, Labugaon, Bacarra and Laoag. It further cuts into the coastal configurations of
Bangui and Pasaleng Bay.
Ilocos Norte is bounded on the south by Ilocos Sur, on the east by Cagayan and Kalinga, on the southeast by
Abra, and on the west by the China Sea.
C.
Political Subdivision
Ilocos Norte has 22 municipalities namely: Adams, Badoc, Bacarra, Bangui, Batac, Burgos, Carasi, Currimao,
Dingras, Dumalneg, Espiritu, Marcos, Nueva Era, Pagudpud, Paoay, Pasuquin, Piddig, Pinili, San Nicolas, Sarrat,
Solsona and Vintar. Laoag converted into a city on June 19, 1965 under R.A. 4584, remains as capital. The
municipalities and Laoag City are further subdivided into 550 barangays and 2 districts.
D. Climate
The province experiences dry season from November to April and wet season from May to October. Annual rainfall
is 2,067.2 mm. while average temperature is 27.8oC. The province is occasionally visited by tropical cyclones and
storms during the southwest monsoon season.
E. Population
Population of the province in 2000 was 514,241. The record shows a 1.37% growth rate from the records in 1995.
Laoag City had a population of 94,466.
F. Language / Dialect
Ilocano (Iloko) is the major dialect. English and Filipino are the tools of instruction in schools.
G. Major Industries
Agriculture is the main livelihood of the people. Garlic is the principal cash crop. Fishing and manufacturing are
other industries. Cottage industries include weaving, pottery, blacksmithing and furniture-making.
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II.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
A. Historical
CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE. Built in 1892, the lighthouse stands on a promontory in Burgos, 45 kilometers
north of Laoag City. It still sends out signals to ships passing by the Cape facing the northern portion of the South
China Sea. The highest lighthouse in the Phils.
TOBACCO MONOPOLY MONUMENT. The monument was constructed at the foot of the Marcos Bridge to serve
as a memorial to the lifting of the Tobacco Monopoly which from 1872 to 1881 gave the Ilocos untold miseries as
they were obliged to plant tobacco to be delivered solely to the government.
GENERAL RICARTE NATIONAL SHRINE. Built in honor of General Artemio Ricarte, a native of Batac and a
revolutionary hero. He is being remembered every July of every year.
AGLIPAY SHRINE. Found in Pinili, Ilocos Norte. In memory of the most colorful revolutionary figure, Fr. Gregorio
Aglipay, that stood squarely behind the oppressed people of God when he founded his protestant sect known as
the Filipino Independent Church.
B.
Cultural
JUAN LUNA SHRINE. Located in Badoc, the restored house is a repository of the memorabilia of the famous Luna
family foremost are the paintings of Juan Luna which include a reproduction of his masterpiece, the Spolarium.
MARCOS MUSEUM & MAUSOLEUM or BALAY TI ILI. The ancestral house of the Marcoses in Batac showcases
the memorabilia of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos. Batac is 471 kilometers north of Manila.
MALACAÑANG OF THE NORTH. Built as the official residence of then President Marcos in Ilocos Norte,
overlooking the legendary Paoay Lake, this imposing structure is now a museum. A minimal entrance fee is
collected.
LOOM WEAVING. This age-old industry in Paoay produces quality towels, blankets, table runners and clothing
materials with ethnic Ilocano designs.
PAOAY CHURCH. Built of coral blocks and stucco-plastered bricks, the architecture is a unique combination of
Gothic, Baroque and Oriental. Construction of the church was started in 1704 and completed in 1894. A few meters
away is the coralstone belltower which served as observation post of the “Katipuneros” during the Philippine
Revolution, Paoay Church is included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
C. Natural
ANUPLIG WATERFALL. Several waterfalls exist in this remote town of Adams. LocalGuides were trained to
accompany adventurers. The nearest is 5 kilometers away from the town proper.
PAOAY LAKE NATIONAL PARK. The landlocked lake located 3 kilometers away from the sea in Suba, Paoay
has an area of 470 hectares. Declared as a National Park under Republic Act 5631 on June 21, 1969, its environs
has been turned into a sports complex.
ABANG FALLS. The falls cascade like the Hinulugang Taktak in Rizal and is accessible by jeepney from the
Bangui townproper.
BANGUI-PAGUDPUD BEACH. This stretch of beaches in the two municipalities are earmarked for development
as tourism estates.
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D. Religious
ST. WILLIAM’S CATHEDRAL. The Augustinians built the church of Italian Renaissance design in 1612. Its unique
2-storey facade is held by four pairs of coupled columns. The deeply recessed niche shows the image of the
Patron Saint of Laoag City.
STA. MONICA CHURCH. Built facing the river in Sarrat, approximately 7 kilometers east of Laoag, this century-old
church is of Neo-classical and Baroque architecture.Beside it is a ruin of an old building & a museum.
E. Man-Made
PAOAY SPORTS COMPLEX. The complex has an 18-hole golf course, football field and other sports facilities and
amenities.
SINKING BELLTOWER. Located almost a hundred meters away from the St. William’s Cathedral, the tower has
sunk to the ground and leans slightly to the north.
WIND MILLS – 15 wind mills located in the coastal town of Bangui. Supplies electrical energy to the community &
nearby towns.
F. Festivals
Laoag City celebrates the Feasts of St. William and St. Joseph on February 10 and March 19, respectively.
PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL. Featured are the floral and dance parade. Every February 10 (feast of St. William) in
Laoag City.
GULING-GULING FESTIVAL. celebrated a day before ash Wednesday in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The residents
dressed in their Ilocano costume adorned with antique jewelries, dance and sing around the town while being given
the sign of the cross instead of gray ash, pounded rice is used.
DECEMBER FESTIVAL. Features lantern parade & competition, chritmas dressing up and palarong pamasko in
Laoag City.
DAMILI FESTIVAL. Highlights street dance competition pantomiming pottery making which is an industry ofSan
Nicolas.
FARMER’S FESTIVAL. Bacarra. A festival that highlights a street dance parade participated in by dressed up
farmers with their products, agro-industrial, trade fair, contest of the biggest farm harvest and livestock, “pinaka”
contests agro products.
MAGDADARAN: TALIP FESTIVAL.. held in Adams & Carassi. Aims to commemorate the ancient peace pact that
has brought lasting peace between and among ethnic tribes in the province of Ilocos Norte & its environs to
cultivate and bring to the fore their rich culture, customs and indigenous traditions. Is also celebrated to enhance
fellowship and stronger ties among the tribes and Ilocanos intermingling with them.
G. Special Interest
TREKKING. ADAMS. Laoag Eco-Adventure is an outfit offering adventure sports/ ecotourism adventures that
include mountains, rivers, waterfalls & others in Ilocos Norte. Contact person is Renny Tan at tel. nos. (077)7717290 or at CP #09198735516. A ride on their off-road 4 wheeldrives is equally exciting.
SPELUNKING. PASUQUIN CAVE. Travel time to the caves is 45 minutes from the townproper through a dirt road.
A special permit has to be secured from the Mayor’s Office.
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KAYAKING. BULU RIVER, White water rafting in Adams, Ilocos Norte. Bring your own kayaks as there are no
businesses in the area renting out equipments yet. Organizer for this kind of activity may be contacted in Kalinga
and Cagayan.
III.
TOURIST FACILITIES
A. Accommodation
*FORT ILOCANDIA RESORT & CASINO ( “DE LUXE” Hotel )
Address : Barangay 37, Calayab, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 722-1166; 772-1411 (FAX)
Contact Person: Mr. Paul Chang
Total Number of rooms : 267
E-mail Address: firh@ln.cyberspace.com.ph
Facilities:Restaurant (3), Convention/Function Room,
Parking Area, Outdoor Sports, Boutique/
Gift Shops, Casino, Beach Huts, Massage
and Beauty Parlor, Coffee Shop, Sing-along,
Duty-Free Shop, Horse Back Riding.
TEXICANO HOTEL & RESTAURANT (Standard)
Address : Rizal St. cor. Giron St. Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0290/ 772-0606
Contact Person : Mrs. Yvonne Ranada
Facilities: Restaurant, Sing-along, Parking area
Total Number of rooms: 27
THALIA’S INN (Tourist Inn)
Gen. Segundo Ave., Laoag City
(077)771-5462
Engr. Saldy Santiago
CURRIMAO GREEN NIPAS (Class “AAA”)
Address: Brgy. Salugan, Currimao, Ilocos Norte
Contact Person: Ho Kuo Jung
Tel. No. (077) 773-2055 / 773-2049
Total Number of rooms: 136
VILLA FLOAGO BEACH RESORT (“AA”)
Address: Brgy. Victoria, Currimao, Ilocos Norte
Contact Person: Fr. Fernando I. Ongogan
Tel. No. (077) 792-4854
Total Number of rooms: 20
CASA LLANES ( Pension House)
Address : Barangay 91, Llanes Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0456 / 723-3440
Contact Person: Mrs. Paula Llanes
Total Number of rooms : 16)
D’CORAL BEACH RESORT ( Class “A” Resort )
Address : Pias Sur, Currimao
Telephone # (077) 772-1133
Contact Person : Mrs. Avelina Quilala
Toatl Number o0f rooms: 27
Facilities: Picnic sheds, Canteen, Parking area
VILLA DEL MAR IVORY BEACH RESORT ( Class “A” Resort )
SAUD BEACH RESORT (AA)
Address : Saud, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Telephone # 921-2856 (Manila)
Contact Person : Maja Sales
Facilities: Restaurant, Parking area, Banca for hire
Address : Saud, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Telephone # 0920-553-4161/ 0919-899-5673
Contact Person : Mr. Rogelio Benemerito
Total Number of rooms: 28
Facilities:Swimming pool, Picnic tables,
Indoor / Outdoor sports, Parking area
VILLA LYDIA INN (Standard Class)
Address : Barangay 19, San Nicolas
Telephone # (077) 772-0540
Total Number of rooms : 16
Facilities: Swimming pool, Restaurant, Parking Space
PICHAY LODGING HOUSE (Tourist Inn)
Address : P. Lazaro cor Hernando Sts, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-1267
Contact Person: Dr. Primo Pichay
Facilities: Canteen, Parking space
NORTHVIEW HOTEL ( Standard Class )
Address : Brgy. #46 Nalvo, Airport Rd., Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 773-1689/2440
Contact Person : Mr. Sherwin S. Santiago
Total Number of rooms: 40
Facilities: Function room, parking area, restaurant
intercom, TV, billiard
HOTEL DEL NORTE (Tourist Inn)
Address : 26 Fonacier Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-1697/ 772-0290
Contact Person : Mr. Ernesto Cua
Total Num,ber of rooms: 24
Facility: Parking space
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PALAZZO DE LAOAG HOTEL ( Standard Class )
Address : #27 Paterno St., Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 773-1842
Contact Person : Mr. Manuel M. Ablan
E-mail Address: palazzo@ilncs.com.ph
Total Number of rooms:26
Facilities: Cable TV, telephone, bath tub, refrigerator,
Swimming pool, fitness gym, parking space, Calesa bar
& disco (opens on Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays ).
PANNZIAN BEACH AND MOUNTAIN RESORT (“AA”)
HOTEL TIFFANY (Tourist Inn)
Address : Gen. Segundo Ave., cor. M.H. Del Pilar St., Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 770-3850
Contact Person : Mr. Antonio Teng
Total number of rooms : 26
Facilities: Macy’s Diner, parking space
LA ELLIANA HOTEL (Tourist Inn)
Address : Rizal St. Cor. Ablan Ave., Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 771-6008
Contact Person : Mr. Joel Bagay
Total Num,ber of rooms: 47
(All rooms are airconditioned with hot and cold
shower, telephone and cable tv)
Facilities : Restaurant / coffee shop,
parking space, conference room
Address : Brgy. Pansian, Pagudpud, ILocos Norte
Tel. # (02) 646-9020/682-7844
Contact Person: Ma. Corazon Alonso
Total Number of rooms: 24
Facilities: Tents for hire, kay-yo restaurant, parking
area, picnic sheds, kiosk
PARADISE LODGING HOUSE (Tourist Inn)
Brgy. Barit, Laoag City
Tel # (077)772-0407
STARLIGHT LODGING HOUSE (Tourist Inn)
Address: Brgy. 5 Ablan Avenue, Laoag City
Contact Person: Engr. Saldy Santiago
(Total Number of rooms: 26)
Tel. #: (077) 771-4879
E-mail Address: starlight@yahoo.com
SHORESTOP INN & RESTAURANT
Address:Maharlika Hiway, Brgy.18, San Isidro, Pasuquin,
Ilocos Norte
Contact Person: Oscar Farińas
Telephone # 0-918-692-3522
PAGTARUSAN LODGE (Tourist Inn)
Address: San Lorenzo, Bangui, Ilocos Norte
Contact Person: Mr. Bayani Flores
(Total Number of rooms: 12)
Tel. # 0919-801-1528/ 695-4502 / 0919694502
Email: pagtarusan@hotmail.com
BALAY DA BLAS (Pension House)
# 10 Giron St., Brgy. 7B
Laoag City
(077)607-0332; (0919)477-7516
Mr. Samuel Blas
ISABEL SUITES (Standard Class)
Gen. Segundo Ave., Laoag City
Tel. Nos. (077)770-4998/ CP # 09217326452
GO LUCKY BEACH RESORT & HOTEL (AA)
Brgy. Victoria Currimao, Ilocos Norte
Tel. No. (077) 792-4854
DEUTSCHES HAUS AM MEER (SIR)
Brgy. Pansian, Pagudpud
Tel. No. CP 0985408791
ORCHARD RESORT HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Brgy. 9 Nat’l hiway, Pasuquin
Tel. No. (077)775-0242
VILLA HELEN BEACH RESORT (not accredited)
Brgy. Puyupuyan, Pasuquin
Tel. Nos. (077)770-3880/ (02)931-8272
CP # 0919-5111716
INWAD TRAINING CENTER(not accredited)
Brgy. Dilumot, Pasuquin
Tel. No. (077)771-4814
PINILI GUEST HOUSE (not accredited)
Brgy. Balbuena, Pinili
Tel. No. (077) 794-1020
TERRA RIKA BEACH RESORT (“A”)
Brgy. Burayoc Point, Pagudpud
Tel. Nos. (077) 7713736/ 7721875
09194961675/ 09189371752
Email: terrerikabeachresort@digtelone.com
ARINAYA WHITE BEACH RESORT (SIR)
Brgy. Saud, Pagudpud
Tel. Nos. CP 09183513507; 09202179813
LAOAG PARKLANE HOTEL
55 Barrit, Gen. Segundino St., Laoag City
Tel. No. (077)770-5275
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Email: arinaya@yahoo.com
Homestay
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Saud
Poblacion
Burayok
Florenda Aguete
Jovita Duldulao
Esperanza Tabernero
Marilou Libasa
Juanita Uddon
Hernrylin Uddon
Dolores Uddon
Juanita Rafal
Clemente Quindog
Friday Viloria
Primitiva Paet
Linda Viola
Luzvimina Aguinaldo
Imelda Andres
Merlyn Gazmen
Mildred Ubasa
Melchor Entico
Rovelyn Molina
Herminia Edu
Ruth Agullana
Salvacion Legaspi
Palmerin Caletena
Jose Caletena
Helen Almas
B.
Transportation
BUS LINES
FARIÑAS TRANS
Address : Castro Ave., cor M. Fariñas St, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0126
Route : Laoag City - Manila via Cubao (vice versa)
DOMINION BUS LINES
Address : Rizal Avenue, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-1292
Route : Laoag City - Manila - Laoag City
RCJ
Address : Fernando Avenue, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 771-3308
Route : Laoag - Cubao – Manila (vice- versa)
SVM TRAVEL & TOURS
PARTAS
Address : Lagasca corner Paco Roman, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 771-1514
Route : Laoag City - Cubao
(vice- versa)
MARIA DE LEON
Address : Barangay 8, Topaz Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0615
Routes :
Laoag – Manila (vice- versa)
FRANCO TRANSIT
Address : Marcos Highway, Batac
Telephone # (077) 772-0643 / 792-3221
Route : Laoag – Manila (vice- versa)
SAMBRANO BUS LINES
Laoag City
Route: Laoag-Baguio-Laoag
PHILIPPINE RABBIT
AIRLINES
PACIFIC AIR
(8 seaters)
Route: Laoag-Basco
Frequency: Passengers schedule
Fare
P2,600 one way
P5,200 round trip
Reservations:
Ms. Myrna de Mesa
Laoag International Airport
Brgy. Gabu, Laoag City
(077)772-0663
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FAR EASTERN AIR TRANSPORT (MD80/B737-152 seater)
Route: Kaoshiung, Taiwan - Laoag City - Kaoshiung, Taiwan
Frequency
Tue/Fri/Sun
ETA
2:30 pm
ETD
3:10 pm
Reservations: Mr. Villamor Mariano
General Manager
LGS General Services
Laoag International Airport
Brgy. Gabu, Laoag City
Tel. # 077-7721888/ 773-2401
Fax # 077-7732588
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES
(B737-300/146 seater)
Route: Guangzhou, China - Laoag City - Guangzhou
Frequency
Wed/ Fri/ Sun
Reservations:
ETA
ETD
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Mr. Villamor Mariano
Genreal Manager
LSG General Services
Laoag International Airport, Brgy. Gabu, Laoag City
Tel. # (077) 7721888 Fax (077) 773-2588
Philippine Travel Amusement Limited
Fort Ilocandia Resort & Casino
Tel. Nos. (077) 772-1166 to 70 local 2892
CR AIRWAYS (50 seater)
Route
HKG-LAOAG-HKG
HKG-LAOAG-HKG
Reservations:
Frequency
Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri/Sat
Sun
ETA
7:30 pm
3:55 pm
ETD
8:15 pm
4:30 pm
Mr. Villamor Mariano
Genreal Manager
LSG General Services
Laoag International Airport, Brgy. Gabu, Laoag City
Tel. # (077) 7721888/773-2401 Fax (077) 773-2588
ASIAN SPIRIT (83-seater BAe 146 Jet Aircraft)
Route
Manila-Laoag
Laoag-Manila
Manila-laoag
Laoag-Manila
Reservations:
Frequency
Tue/Thu
Tue/Thu
Fri/Sun
Fri/Sun
ETA
9:00 am
10:30 am
6:15 pm
4:30 pm
ETD
10:00 am
11:30 am
7:05 pm
5:30 pm
LIAGENS
Laoag International Airport
Tel. # (077)607-0371
DOT Travel Service Phils. Inc.
JP Rizal Ave.
Tel. # (077)7703710/770-3709
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website: www.yoyoholidays.com
email address: dot@yoyoholidays.com
Website: www.yoyoholidays.com
Fare:
Php 3,377 oneway
Php 6,737 roundtrip
PACIFIC AIR (8 seaters)
Route
Loaog-Basco
Frequency
Passengers schedule
ETA
6:30 a.m.
ETD
8:00 a.m.
ETA
7:00 a.m.
ETD
8:20 a.m.
For reservations: MS. MYRNA DE MESA
Laoag International Airport
Tel. no. (077) 772-0663
Fare: P2,900.00 one way
CHEMTRAD AVIATION CORP. (8seaters)/Islander Type
Route
Laoag-Basco
For reservations:
Frequency
Mon/Wed/Fri
MR. ONNIE G. MAILOM
General Manager
CAPT. FELY GILO
Agent
Chemtrad Aviation Corporation
Laoag International Airport
Gabu, Laoag City
Contact Nos. 09178577137/09205423924
Fare:
P3,255.00 one way
P6,510.00 round trip
C. Dining , Entertainment and Rest Areas
Laoag City
MOM’S COUNTRY KITCHEN
Brgy. 7-A Rizal Street, Laoag City
Estrella Cabanos
(077) 607-0390
FIESTA ILOCANDIA RESTAURANT (“TRE”)
Isabel Bldg., Nolasco Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-8563
Contact Person : Ms. Marilyn Luis
TRACY’S MACYS DINER
Gen. Segundo Ave. Brgy. 12, Laoag City
Telephone # (077)770-3551
Mr. Antonio Teng
GOLDEN COW RESTAURANT (“TRE”)
Guerrero Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 773-1081 to 82
THE COFFEE HOUSE
Brgy. Calayab, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 773-1771
JOLLIBEE
F.R. Castro Ave., Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 773-2251 to 53
MR. DONUT
Gen. Segundo Ave., Laoag City
DOHAN FOODHOUSE
J. P. Rizal Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 773-2860
LOLLIPOP’S
J. Rizal Street, Laoag City
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Telephone # (077) 772-1280
Telephone # (077) 772-0206
LA PRECIOSA
Rizal Avenue, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 773-1162
KOOKEE HOUSE
Gen. Segundo Avenue, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0871
CHOW KING
Bonifacio Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0916
TITA SARAH FOOD HOUSE
Don. E. Ruiz St., Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-1104
MAGIC BUNNY FOODHOUSE
Rizal Avenue, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0972
HOT STUFF FOOD HOUSE
Gen. Segundo Avenue, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0556
GREENWICH
Batac
4-Fs Restaurant (TRE)
17 Tabug, Batac, Ilocos Norte
Contact Person: Rowena Agtunong
Tel. #: (077)7924854
San Nicolas
GREEN MEADOWS REST.
San Guillermo
VILLA LYDIA INN
San Lorenzo
Tel. No. (077) 772-0540
SAN NICOLAS SUPER SHELL ( “TRE” )
Barangay 2
Telephone # (077) 772-2118
Contact Person : Ms. Shirley Ng
ST. NICK’S MUSIC LOUNGE
Barangay 22, Nat’l H-way
Tel. No. (077) 781-3337
D. Shopping
Laoag City
FIVE SISTERS SUPERSTORE
Rizal Street, Laoag City
CITY MARKET
Rizal Street, Laoag City
NEW INDIA DEPARTMENT STORE
Bonifacio Street, Laoag City
SHOPPING ARCADE
Rizal Street, Laoag City
KAREN’S DEPARTMENT STORE
Bonifacio Street, Laoag City
THE CLOTHES SHOP
Paco Roman Street, Laoag City
LESLIE ANN ROSE
Rizal Street, Laoag City
MARANAO
Rizal Street, Laoag City
E.
Convention Facilities
FORT ILOCANDIA RESORT & CASINO (De Luxe)
Barangay 37, Calayab, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-1166 to 70
Manager: Mr. Paul Chang
Function Rooms Rental Rates:
a.
SIERRA MADRE BALLROOM - Maximum capacity 1,000 pax
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* If with Band, with additional charged of P7,500 per perfornance (maximum of 4 hours)
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
CONFERENCE ROOM
- Maximum capacity : 100 pax
VIP CONFERENCE ROOM -Maximum capacity : 200 pax
SAMPAGUITA SING-ALONG- Maximum capacity : 150 pax
SWIMMING POOL - Maximum capacity : 1000 pax
MAHARLIKA HALL - Maximum capacity: 500 pax
DESPERADO CANTINA - Maximum capacity: 600 pax
NORTHVIEW HOTEL
Airport Road, Barangay Nalbo, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 773-1689
CONFERENCE ROOM- Maximum capacity: 200 pax
LA ELLIANA HOTEL (Tourist Inn)
Rizal St. corner Ablan Ave., Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 771-6008
PACIFIC SOCIAL HALL
Abadilla St., Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 773-1897
Maximum capacity : 500 pax
BLESSED ARNOLD JOHNSEN HALL
Bonifacio St., Old DWCL Bldg., Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0975
Maximum capacity: 500 pax
MAGIC BUNNY FOODHOUSE
Rizal St., Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0972
Maximum capacity : 150 pax
ILOCOS NORTE PROVINCIAL CAPITOL
Laoag City
Maximum capacity: 350 pax
AMPI - THEATER
Bonifacio Street, Laoag City
Maximum capacity :
400 pax
RIZAL AMUSEMENT PARK
Ablan Avenue, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-1003
Maximum capacity :
200 pax
PALAZZO DE LAOAG HOTEL (Standard)
27 Paterno St., Laoag City
Telephone # 773-1856
Maximum capacity :250 pax
MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY
Batac
Telephone # 792-3191
Theater ; Gymnasium
F. Sports and Recreation
FORT ILOCANDIA RESORT & CASINO (De Luxe)
Barangay 37, Calayab, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-1166
Facilities :Shooting Range, Golf Course, Tennis Court,
Swimming Pool, Horseback Riding, Volleyball
Court, Indoor Sports, Driving Range
RIZAL AMUSEMENT PARK
Ablan Avenue, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-1003
Facilities : Swimming Pool, Tree house,
Canteen, Parking area
G. Tour Operator / Travel Agency
R & G TRAVEL TOURS (Travel Agency)
2 Ablan Street, Batac
Telephone # (077) 772-3350
Contact Person: Ms. Consesa Nate
FARIÑAS TOURIST TRANSPORT (Tourist Transport)
HONG CHEUNG TRAVEL PHILS., INC.
Fort Ilocandia Resort & Casino
Barangay 37, Calayab, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-1166
DOT TRAVEL SERVICE
Hernando St, Brgy. 8, Sn. Vicente, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 770-3710 to 11
CONTINENTAL TRAVEL & TOURS
Semana Bldg., 59 General Luna Street, Laoag City
COCO TREE TRAVEL & TOURS
Currimao Green Nipa Resort, Brgy. Salugan
Castro corner M. Fariñas Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0216
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Telephone # (077) 772-4783
(077) 773-2055
COMMON-WEALTH TRAVEL & TOURS
Brgy. 5 San Vicente, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
Telephone # (077) 782-2171
IV. SUPPORT SERVICES
A. Banks / Money Changers
Laoag City
ALLIED BANK
Bonifacio Street
Telephone # (077) 772-0139
BANK OF PI
Rizal Avenue
Telephone # (077) 772-0113
FAR EAST BANK & TRUST CO.
Bonifacio Street
Telephone # (077) 772-0321
METROPOLITAN BANK
Nolasco Street
Telephone # (077) 772-0221
PCI BANK
Riza Avenue
Telephone # (077) 772-0315
PILIPINAS BANK
Rizal Avenue
Telephone # (077) 772-0343
LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
Bonifacio Street
Telephone # (077) 772-0484
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
Rizal Avenue
Telephone # (077) 772-0145
B. Medical Facilities
General Hospitals
ILOCOS NORTE PROV’L. HOSPITAL
Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0311
RANADA HOSPITAL
Laoag City
Tel # (077) 772-0133
NORTHERN ILOCOS NORTE DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Marcos
BACARRA GEN HOSPITAL
Bacarra
PIDDIG MEDICARE & COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Piddig
DINGRAS DISTRICT HOSP
Dingras
LAOAG CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Laoag City
BATAC GEN HOSPITAL
Batac
BANGUI DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Bangui
C. Communication Facilities
SAN JOSE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Batac
Telephone / Telegraph
PLDT
P. Acosta corner Mabini
Telephone # (077) 772-1152; 722-0100
RCPI / BAYANTEL
Bonifacio Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0664
MOBILINE
Bonifacio Street, Laoag City
Telephone # 773-1913
SMART
Rizal Street, Laoag City
Cell # 0918-8345343
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PT & T
Balintawak Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-1031
DIGITEL
Barangay 2, Laoag City
Telephone # 771-5511
••• Telecommunications Offices are found in all municipalities
Newspapers
ILOCOS TIMES
Paco Roman Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0976
THE NORTHERN LIGHT
Brgy. 2, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte
Telefax 773-1473
ILOCOS JOURNAL
Claraval Bldg., Bonifacio Street
Laoag City
INTELLIGENCE
23 General Luna Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0418
D. Police
OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR
Camp V.S. Juan, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0788
V.
LAOAG CITY POLICE STATION
Telephone # (077) 772-0201
••• Police Stations are located in all municipalities
TOURISM-ORIENTED AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, LAOAG SUB-OFFICE
Heroes Hall, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0467
LAOAG CITY TOURISM COUNCIL
Office of the City Mayor
Laoag City
DEP'T OF TRADE & INDUSTRY, PROV'L OFFICE
2nd Floor, Divine Word Building
General Luna Street, Laoag City
Telephone # (077) 772-0379
ILOCOS NORTE TOURISM COUNCIL
Provincial Capitol, Laoag City
Telephone # 772-1211
PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY, PROV'L OFFICE
Heroes Hall, Laoag City
VI.
SCHOOLS & TRAINING CENTERS THAT OFFER TOURISM COURSES
MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY
Batac, Ilocos Norte
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Corner Mabini & Ablan Avenue
Telephone # 772-0052; 772-0687; 772-1332; 772-1864
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
#46 Nalvo, Laoag City, Tel. # 077-772-0322
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PROVINCE OF LA UNION
I. OVERVIEW
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A.
Brief History
La Union was created by virtue of a “Superior Decreto” issued on March 2, 1850 by Governor General
Narciso Zaldua Claveria out of nine towns of Pangasinan, three of Ilocos Sur and settlements of the
Eastern Pais del Igorotes in the Cordilleras. Its creation as a province was formally approved by a
Royal Decree issued by Queen Isabela of Spain on April 18, 1854.
From its inception as a province up to the Second World War, La Union experienced transformations in
the socio-cultural and politico-economic aspects. After the War, rehabilitation and reconstruction were
done eventually propelling the province as the center of commerce and trade and the administrative
center of Region I.
B. Geography
La Union is located in the southwestern part of Region I and stretches over a length of 102 kilometers
from North to South between 120o16’ and 120o35’ longtitude and 160o15’ latitude. It is bounded on the
north by Ilocos Sur, on the south by Pangasinan, on the east by Benguet and on the west by the China
Sea.
It has a land area of 149,309 hectares with a predominantly hilly terrain that gradually rises eastward
from the shore. Its irregular coastal plain is narrowest in Damortis, Sto. Tomas and widest in Balaoan.
Its highest peak is in Bagulin with an elevation of 1,200 feet above sea level. The province has several
rivers which are short and rapid.
C. Political Subdivision
La Union has nineteen (19) municipalities and one component city which are subdivided into 576
barangays. The northern towns of Sudipen, Bangar, Luna, Balaoan, Santol, San Gabriel, Bacnotan,
San Juan and San Fernando City comprise the First District. Belonging to the Second District are
Bagulin, Naguilian, Burgos, Bauang, Caba, Aringay, Agoo, Tubao, Sto. Tomas, Rosario and Pugo.
D. Climate
The climate condition prevailing in La Union is dry from November to April and wet from May to
October. The southwest monsoon brings about the abundant rainfall experienced during the wet
season. The relatively dry season is caused by the northeast monsoon passing over the Cordillera
Mountains. The average temperature is 27.21oC.
E. Population
Population of the province in 2000 was 657,945. The population is concentrated in the coastal
municipalities. The capital San Fernando, now a component city, registered the most with 102,082. The
population count showed a 2.09% increase from the previous census in 1995.
F.
Language / Dialect
Ilocano is the common dialect. The residents of the coastal barangay of Sto. Tomas and Rosario also
speak Pangasinense while the cultural communities in the towns bordering the Cordillera speak Ibaloi
or Kankanaey. English and Filipino remain as basic tools of instruction in schools.
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G. Major Industries
Agriculture remains to be the primary industry. Cottage industries are blanketweaving, basketry,
bamboocraft, pottery and broommaking. Commercial activity consists mostly of wholesale and retail
business.
II.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
A. Historical
BACSIL RIDGE. Located 9 kilometers northeast of San Fernando town proper through the San
Fernando-Bagulin Road, Bacsil Ridge was the last bastion of the retreating Japanese Imperial Army in
the province. Later, the Ridge constituted the East Flank of the 121st Infantry of the United States
Armed Forces in the Philippines, Northern Luzon (USAFIP, NL) during the Liberation in 1945.
WALLACE AIR STATION. This 101 hectares of base land located at the end of Poro Point in San
Fernando was acquired in 1903 for the United States Cavalry. It was the home of the 848th Aircraft
Control and Warning Squadron which provided logistics and administrative support to other radar
detachments under its chain of command. Formally turned-over by the United States to the Republic of
the Philippines on September 16, 1991, the Bases Conversion Development Authority is overseeing the
plans for the conversion of the area into a prime tourism and industrial estate.
TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER. Built as a tribute to the heroism of the soldiers who fought
during the last World War, the marker stands at the junction leading to the Poro Point.
BATTLE OF SAN FERNANDO MARKER. Situated at the northwestern portion of the Town Plaza,
inscribed as an account of how the Battle was started and won enabling the establishment of the United
States Army Base at Poro Point which was eventually used as a build up area for the projected
invasion of Japan. San Fernando is 264 kilometers north of Manila.
LUNA WATCHTOWER. This rotund structure built along the shore in Luna during the pre-Spanish time
was used as look-out point for impending attacks by pirates.
BARORO BRIDGE MARKER. The siege of Baroro in Bacnotan started the operation to liberate San
Fernando. This marked the first victory of the Luzon Guerillas over a Japanese armed unit before the
American Liberation forces landed on Luzon. The marker stands at the southern approach of the bridge
approximately 14 kilometers north of San Fernando.
USAFIP, NL MILITARY SHRINE AND PARK. Camp Spencer, the general headquarters of the
USAFIP, NL located along Darigayos Cove in Luna is reserved as a Military Shrine and Park by virtue
of Proclamation 590 signed by President Fidel V. Ramos on June 1, 1995. Darigayos is approximately
34.2 kilometers north of San Fernando accessible through the Bitalag Junction in Bacnotan or through
Balaoan.
B. Cultural
POTTERY-MAKING. Clay products are on display and produced in Taboc, San Juan utilizing the same
age-old procedure in pottery-making. Taboc is about 9 kilometers away from San Fernando City.
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BLANKET-WEAVING. This age-old practice of weaving wider Ilocano blankets is a prime home
industry in Bangar. Rayon, cotton and polyester combination and the “tinagudan” are yarns used in the
weaving of blankets and other products.
BASI-MAKING. Basi, the Ilocano native wine concocted from sugar cane juice and bark of “duhat” tree
for the coloring is a home industry in Lioac, Naguilian. Utilizing the age-old process, the taste of the basi
differs from one producer to another.
MUSEO DE ILOKO. The old “presidencia” of Agoo houses artifacts and other pieces of cultural
importance to the Ilocanos. The Museum is open from Monday to Friday at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday visit is by arrangement.
C. Natural
BAUANG BEACH. Lined along the fine grayish sand of Bauang Beach from Baccuit to Pagdalagan are
establishments providing accommodation and other amenities . The beach is 6 kilometers south of San
Fernando.
SAN FRANCISCO-CANAOAY-PAGUDPUD BEACH. Tourism-related establishments dot the beach
area in San Fernando.
SAN JUAN BEACH. Approximately 8 kilometers north of San Fernando, the beach stretching from
Urbiztondo to Ili Norte is dotted with tourism-related establishments. The surf in the area is ideal for
amateur surfing during the months of November to February.
AGOO-DAMORTIS NATIONAL SEASHORE PARK. Declared as a National Park, the beach stretching
from Sta. Rita, Agoo up to Damortis, Rosario is proposed for development as a tourist destination in La
Union.
D. Religious
SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF CHARITY. The Agoo Basilica enshrines the miraculous image of Our Lady
of Charity. This imposing structure of Mexican-Baroque architecture is the venue of religious rites
foremost of which is the Semana Santa.
SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF NAMACPACAN. The century-old church of St. Catherine in Luna formerly
called Namacpacan, houses the miraculous image of Our Lady of Namacpacan, patroness of Ilocano
travellers. The shrine is located at the town proper of Luna, approximately 40 kilometers northwest of
San Fernando.
AGOO APPARITION SITE. The much publicized divine visitations of the Virgin Mary in San Antonio
has established Agoo as a destination of Marian devotees.
MACHO TEMPLE. This Chinese temple believed to be the only one built with five gates, sits on a
promontory north of the townproper of San Fernando and overlooks the San Fernando Bay. The temple
enshrines the image of the Virgin of Caysasay, the patroness of the Filipino-Chinese residents.
E. Man-Made
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LA UNION BOTANICAL and ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN. Located in Sitio Japan, Cadaclan, San
Fernando, La Union. Showcased are the following: Shade Garden, Sunken Garden, Medicinal Garden,
Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, Evergreen Garden, Arid Paradise, Fragrance Garden, Fernery and
Palmery.
F. Festivals
AGOO SEMANA SANTA. In the oldest town of La Union, the life-size statues depicting the Stations of
the Cross are pulled by devotees along the processional roads during the Good Friday procession.
During the Holy Week, the townpeople of Agoo come up with religious activities to make the occasion
more meaningful and sacred.
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CAYSASAY. The Filipino-Chinese community in San Fernando celebrates
the Feast of Our Lady by bringing the original statue from Taal, Batangas to the temple for the
weeklong activities held on the second week of September which is the 5th day of August in the Lunar
calendar.
SAN FERNANDO CITY FIESTA. The city of San Fernando is the center of festivities on February 6 to
12 to honor St. William, the Hermit.
BAGGAK. An annual activity in Bauang, la Union held every April. Sports activities (inland & coastal),
beauty contest and musical extravaganzas are among the featured events visitors enjoy. It is also a
time to give importance to Filipino balikbayans thru parties and a balikbayan night.
RIMAT TI AMIANAN. 1st week of December. Features nightly cultural shows, parades, street dancing,
agri, trade, technology, tourism & trade fair usally held at the San Fernnado City Plaza.
BASI FESTIVAL. Objective of the event is to promote “basi”, a wine made from sugarcane. Activities
include street dancing, sports events, agri-trade fair & other amusement games. Naguilian.
G. Special Interest
SURFING. The surf fronting Monaliza in Urbiztondo, San Juan is the best site for board surfing from
November to February. Surf boards can be hired at the Surf Camp nearby. Other recommended sites
are in Carlatan and Wallace in San Fernando.
TREKKING. The upland municipality of Bagulin offers trails and sites for trekking. Its terrain is
predominantly hilly and mountainous with second growth forests and traversed by the winding BagulinNaguilian River. One passes through geological formations, scenic spots and some areas which are
being threatened by environmental degradation. Trekking time starts in October. Other sites
recommended for trekking activities are the Bebeco, Condura and Dacanay Reforestation in Sto.
Tomas, Rosario and Pugo, respectively.
SCUBA DIVING.
Fagg Reef. Large flat reef at 40 feet with sharp drop-offs to the north and west sides characterize the
Fagg Reef located at 330 degrees approximately 2 miles from the tip of Poro Point. The best area is to
the north, drop in and drift with the current to the north where the coral heads are big enough for 10
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divers to crawl under. Sharks, barracuda, sea snakes, Moray eels and other friendly sea creatures
adorn the area where visibility is excellent most of the time.
Research Reef. Adjacent to the Bauang Beach, the Research Reef has several tunnels, caverns and
crevices. Beginners must beware of narrow caverns that extend quite far.
III.
TOURIST FACILITIES
A. Accommodation
COCONUT GROVE RESORT (Class “AA” Resort)
Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union
Tel # (072) 888-4276 / 242-3222/888-5381
Contact Person: Mr. Jerry Romero
(Total Number of Rooms: 28)
Facilities: Swimming Pool, Restaurant,
Bar, Lawn Bowling, Billiard Table, Parking Space.
Fax # (072) 888-4276
Email: resort@coco.com.ph
Website: http://www.coco.com.ph
CABAÑA BEACH RESORT (Class “A”)
Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union
Tel. # (072) 242-3107 or 242-5585
Contact Person : Mrs. Carolina Rossiter
(Total Number of Rooms: 29)
Facilities: Restaurant, Conference Rm, swimming
Pool, Indoor gamesequipment, Mini-golf.
E-mail Address: cabana@sflu.com
OASIS COUNTRY RESORT HOTEL (“AAA”)
Address :Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union
Telephone # (072) 242-5621 to 31
Contact Person:Jovelyn Pimentel
(Total Number of Rooms: 48)
Facilities: Telephone, refrigerator, safety deposit
box, hot/cold water, room service, parking area,
restaurant, bowling lane and function rooms.
Fax # (072) 242-1469; 242-5621
Email: oasis@sflu.com
Website: http://www.oasiscountryresort.com
LONG BEACH RESORT HOTEL (Class “A” )
Address : Paringao, Bauang
Telephone # (072) 242-0609 /705-0904-0955
Contact Person : Mr. Reynaldo V. Dulay
(Total Number of Rooms: 40)
Facilities: Conference Room, Restaurant, Bar
Souvenir shop, Indoor sports equipment,
Secretarial service, Parking Space
Fax # (072) 242-0609; 705-0904; 0955
Email: lbrh@lu.csi.com.ph
Website: http://www.longbeachresorthotel.com
BALI HAI BEACH RESORT (Class “A” Resort)
Address : Paringao, Bauang
Telephone # (072) 888-2504 or 242-5679
Contact Person : Mr. William Forgan
(Total Number of Rooms: 33)
E-mail Address: balihai@balihai.com.ph
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Gift Shop,
swimming Pool, Parking Space
BALI HAI EAST RESORT (Class "A" Resort)
Address : Paringao, Bauang
Tel. # (072) 242-0531
Contact Person : Mr. William Forgan
(Total No. of Rooms: 20)
EL CASERON BEACH RESORT
Address : Santiago Norte, Caba
Telephone # (072) 202-8892
Contact Person : Ms. Teresa R. Tuason
Number of Rooms: 10
Facilities: Swimming pool, Volleyball Court,
Restaurant, Conference Room (25-seating capacity),
Parking area, Hot and Cold water, Dart
SOUTHERN PALMS RESORT (Class “A”)
Address : Pagdalagan Sur, Bauang, La Union
Tel. # (072) 888-5384 / 242-0854
Contact Person : Mr. Jeffrey Jon Duncan
Number of Rooms: 13
Facilities:Restaurant, Bar, Laundry Service,
Gift Shop, Parking Space
SE-BAY RESORT AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER (SIR)
Address : Urbiztondo, San Juan
Telephone # (072) 242-5484
Contact Person : Mrs. Thess Carbonell
VILLA ESTRELLA RESORT HOTEL
Address : Paringao, Bauang
Tel. # (072) 242-5643 - 44
Contact Person : Joeben Butch Detablan/Pia Lorenzo
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Number of Rooms: 8
Facilities: Restaurant (2), Parking Area,
Videoke Room, Disco
Fax # (072) 720-0145
E-mail: yabes888@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.sebay.cjb.net
Number of Rooms:19
Facilities: Television in every room, Parking Area,
Restaurant, Picnic Sheds, Disco,
Conference room
Fax # (072) 242-0652
E-mail: villaestrella@sflu.com
HOTEL MIKKA (“ECONOMY” Hotel)
Address : Quezon Ave., San Fernando City, La union
Telephone # (072) 700-5737, (072)252-5737
Contact Person :
Number of Rooms: 41
Facilities: Bar / Music Lounge, Restaurant,
Cable TV, telephone, safety deposit box
Fax # (072) 242-2688
Email: mikka@sflu.com
Website: http://www.mikka.com.ph
PLAZA HOTEL (Tourist Inn)
Address : Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2996
Contact Person : Mrs. Emma M. Kaiser
Number of Rooms: 43
Facilities: Domestic / overseas telephone booths,
Gift Shop, Piped-in Music, Intercom
Fax # (072) 242-5760
SEA AND SKY HOTEL ( “ECONOMY” Hotel)
Address : Pagdaraoan, San Fernando City, La Union
Telephone # (072) 242-5579 / 888-0590
Contact Person : Mrs. Daniel Bolong
Number of Rooms:36
Facilities: Function room (3), Multi-purpose hall,
Restaurant, Swimming pool, Parking space, Hot
and cold water, Emergency generator, Intercom in
every room, Television in
every room
Fax # (072) 888-0088
Email: sea&skyhotel@sflu.com
Y FOODS AND INN
Address : Parian, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2711
Contact Person : Dr. Francisco Peralta
Number of Rooms: 20
Facilities: Parking space, Restaurant
CHINA SEA BEACH RESORT
Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union
Telephone # (072) 242-6101
Contact Person : Cristine Bermudez/Virgie Campos
Number of Rooms: 19
Facilities: Restaurant, Swimming pool, Bar,
Parking Area
Fax # (072) 242-0822
Email: chinasea@sflu.com
Website: http://www.chinasearesort.com
CRESTA DEL MAR RESORT
Address : Paringao, Bauang, La Union
Telephone # (072) 242-0793
Contact Person : Mr. Chito Silerio
Number of Rooms: 46
Facilities: Restaurant (3), Conference room (2),
Indoor sports equipment, Bar, Gift Shop,
tennis court, swimming pool, parking area
Fax # (072) 242-0793
BLUE LAGOON
Address : Canaoay, San Fernando City, La Union
Telephone # (072) 888-2531/242-0324
Contact Person : Mrs. Concepcion Orencia
Number of Rooms: 11
Facilities:Bar, Restaurant, Meeting Room
30-35 seating capacity), Parking Space
LAS VILLAS BEACH
Address : Ili Norte, San Juan
Telephone # (072) 888-2267
Contact Person : Mrs. Suzanne Muenzing
Number of Rooms: 5
FAMILY BEACH
Address : Baccuit, Bauang, La Union
Telephone # (072) 888-2230
Contact Person : Mr. Albert Gualberto
Number of Rooms: 22
Facilities:Parking Area
SUNSET BAY RESORT (SIR)
Address : Canaoay, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-4843
Contact Person : Mrs. Rowena Masigondo
Number of Rooms: 9
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Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Swimming pool, Parking Area
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Parking , billiards
PUERTO DE SAN JUAN ( Class “AAA” Resort )
Address : Ili Sur, San Juan, La Union
Tel. # (072) 2423330 to 31
Contact Person : Mr. Henry Go
Number of Rooms: 42
Facilities: Restaurant, picnic cubicles (P1,200),
restaurant, swimming pools (adult: P120,kids: P60),
children’s playground, cable TV, intercom,
multi-purpose hall, chapel.
GOLDEN HEAVEN BEACH RESORT
Address: Pagdaraoan, San Fernando City
Tel. # (072) 888-3517
Contact Person : Mrs. Linda Langit
Number of Rooms: 7
Facilities: Pavilion, Canteen, Sheds, Parking
space, TV
SCENIC VIEW TOURIST INN
Address : King Fisher, Montemar Village, San Juan
Telephone # (072) 888-3901
Contact Person : Atty. Ernesto delos Santos
Number of Rooms: 28
Facilities: Swimming pool, Hot and Cold Water,
Bar and Restaurant, Parking Space, Intercom
NEW LU MANDARIN HOUSE
Address : Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 5309 / 888-2424
Contact Person : Mr. Romeo Delfinado
Number of Rooms: 23
KOALA LODGE(MH)
Address : Km. 264 Nat. Hi-way, Pagdalagan Sur, Bauang
Telephone # (072)2420864/0863
Contact Person : Mr. Kenneth Duncan
Number of Rooms: 15
Facilities: Nightclub, Parking Space, Refrigerator
No. of Rooms: 11
BAYVIEW HOTEL
Address: Gapuz Rd. San Fernando City
Tel. # (072) 888-2025
Contact Person: Miss Maritess Gualberto
Number of Rooms: 15
Facilities: Restaurant, Parking Space, Disco
SEA PARK BEACH RESORT
Address: Shipside, San Francisco, San Fernando
Tel. # 888-3411 to 14, (072) 700-0281
Contact Person: Engr. Lorenzo A. Balbin Jr.
Number of Rooms: 10
Fax # (072) 888-2369
Email: ssi_sflu@digitelone.com
Website: http://www.shipsideinc.com
VILLA NAVARRO BEACH RESORT
Address: Brgy. Santiago, Caba, La Union
Tel. # (072) 708-0430
Contact Person: Rodolfo B. Navarro
Number of rooms: 10
E-mail: villanavarro@sflu.com
SUN AND SAND BEACH RESORT
Address : San Carlos, Caba
Contact Person : Mr. Manahan
Number of Rooms: 28
Facilities: Multi-Purpose Hall, Restaurant,
Outdoor/Indoor sports equipment, Parking Space
PARAISO BEACH RESORT
Address: Brgy. Maryland Samara, Aringay
Contact Person: Corazon Ampaguey
Number of Rooms: 21
Telephone # (074) 714-8298
Facilities: swimming pool, function room, parking
VILLA NAVARR0 (Class “AA”RESORT)
Address: Brgy. Santiago, Caba, La Union
Contact Person: Rodolfo B. Navarro
Tel. (072)708-0430/708-0108
Number of Rooms: 10
E-mail: villanavarro@sflu.com
SCHWEIZERGARTEN RESORT
Sitio Romas Road
Paringao, Bauang, La Union
Contact Person: Myrna Theiler
Email: schweizergarten@gmx.net
Telephone # (072) 705-2300
Website: http://www.travel.toschweizergarten
RAMON & DELFINA RESORT(SIR)
Pagudpud, San Fernando City
Tel. no. (072)700-0589
CITI-GATE RESORT
Pagdalagan, San Fernando
Contact Person: OIC-Engineer Paulino Umel
B.
Transportation
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VIRON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Address : Lingsat, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2089
Contact Person : Mr. Arnulfo Montero
Schedule :
Buses coming from Bangued, Abra and Narvacan, Ilocos Sur stop
over in San Fernando on the way to Manila via Cubao.
PARTAS
Address : Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2352; 242-0465
Contact Person : Mr. Pablo Awitan
Route : San Fernando City, L.U. - Cubao
Schedule :
4:45 a.m.; 5:30 a.m.; 6:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.Buses coming from Laoag,
Bangued, Vigan stop over in San Fernando at an interval of 45 minutes.
DOMINION BUS LINES
Address : Virginia Bldg., Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2997
Contact Person : Mr. Federico Badiola
Route : San Fernando, L.U. - Manila
Schedule :
3:00 a.m.; 4:00 a.m.; 5:30 a.m.; 7:00 a.m.
Buses coming from Laoag, Bangued, Vigan and Candon stop over in San Fernando.
FRANCO TRANS
Address : Urbiztondo, San Juan
Telephone # (072) 888-4743
Contact Person : Ms. Chalie Franco
Schedule :
Buses leaving Laoag and Manila stop over at the station starting at 6:00 a.m.
PANTHER EXPRESS
Address : Lingsat, San Fernando City
Telephone # 310-3470
Contact Person : Mr. Ruben Paule
Route : San Fernando City, L.U. - Manila
Schedule :
3:00 a.m. then at a 30-minute interval up to 5:30 p.m.
ESO-NICE and 3-H MINIBUSES and BAGUIO BUS LINES
Loading Area: Gov. Luna Street, San Fernando City
Route : San Fernando City, L.U. - Baguio City
Schedule :
Every 15 minutes starting at 5:30 a.m. up to 6:00 p.m.
LA UNION-PANGASINAN TRANSPORT MPCI
Loading Area: Rizal Street, San Fernando City
Route : San Fernando City, L.U. - Dagupan
San Fernando City, L.U. - Dagupan - Alaminos
Schedule :
Every 5 minutes starting at 4:30 a.m. up to 6:00 p.m.
Minibuses plying the Vigan-Laoag and Bangued routes load/unload passengers in front of the Town Plaza
along Quezon Avenue. Loading area for minibuses going to Carmen, Rosales, Pangasinan is at Rizal Street. Other
transportation facilities servicing the towns are jeepneys and tricycles. PUV cars serve as taxis in San Fernando.
These load/unload passengers near Mabanag Justice Hall at Gen. Luna Street.
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PHILIPPINE AIRLINES BOOKING OFFICE
Address : CAP Bldg., Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2909
Contact Person : Mrs. Evangeline Manahan
DINING, ENTERTAINMENT & REST AREAS
San Fernando City
Zigzag Restaurant & Music Bar
Zigzag Gapuz Rd., SFLU
Contact Person: Marites Gualberto
Tel. # (072) 888-2025
Sit N Sip Café & Resto Bar
Ortega Hiway, SFLU
Tel # (072) 700-4369
Contact Person: Jimmy T. Lim
Gongora’s Cuisine & Catering
Nat’l Hiway, Pagdaraoan, SFLU
Raoul Gongora
(072) 888-8765
San Fernando Midtown Food Palace
Quezon Ave., SFLU
Alvin Dy
(072) 242-5458
Midway Grill Restaurant
Anes Bldg., Carlatan, SFLU
Tel. # (072) 700-5233
Contact Person: Karina D. Sy
Max Restaurant
Parian, SFLU
Tel. # (072) 242-7349/8886297
Contact Person: Ma. Cecilia E. Pua Phee
La Union Hillside Food Center
Quezon Ave., SFLU
Tel. # (072) 242-7986
Contact Person: Emerita B. Nieveras
Chowking La Union
Gov. Luna St., SFLU
Tel. # (072) 242-4822
Contact Person: Cesar A. lazona, Jr.
e-mail: chowking@sflu.com
launion@chowking.com
Gayyem Restaurant ( Restaurant)
Pennsylvania Ave., San Fernando City
Telephone: (072) 700-0530
80 Gov. Luna St., San Fernando City
Telephone: 700-0121
Oasis Resort & Restaurant ( Class “AA”)
Address : National Highway, Sevilla
Telephone # (072) 888-2621
Patio del Sol Seafood Restaurant ( “TRE” )
Address : California Ave., Pagudpud
Telephone # (072) 888-3317
Contact Person : Mrs. Sola Bautista
Oasis Shell Gas Station ( “TRE” )
Address : National Highway, Sevilla
Telephone # (072) 888-2621
Contact Person : Engr. Cresencio Fernandez
Rudy’s Shell Station
Address : Parian
Telephone # 242-1015
Contact Person : Eufrocenia Nisce
New La Union Mandarin Restaurant
Address : Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2424
United Food Palace ( “TRE” )
Address : P. Burgos Street
Telephone # (072) 888-3243
Cafe Esperanza
Address : Gomez Street
Telephone # (072) 888-2586
Jollibee Food Corporation (2 Branches)
Address : Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-5549; 700-2396
Mc Donalds
Address : Quezon Avenue
Telephone # 242-4547 to 48
San Fernando Midtown Restaurant
Address : Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 242-5458
Kawbin’s Restaurant
The Venue Restaurant
31
Quezon Ave. SFLU
Mariano Sia
Tel. # (072) 888-4016
Baccuit, Bauang, LU
Angelita Esteban
(072) 705-2800
Lim’s Gas Station (Shell)
Address : Carlatan
Telephone # (072) 888-3306
Contact Person Ms. Tonette Lim
Goldilocks
Address : CSI, Brgy. Biday, SFLU
(072) 888-2177
Marilyn Fernandez
PATIO DEL SOL SEA FOOD
Pagudpud, San Fernando City
Tel. No. (072)888-3317
TAIPAN GARDEN RESTAURANT
P. Burgos St., San Fernando City
Tel. No. (072)700-3939
Aringay
Shell Summer Station &
One-Stop-Shop ( “TRE” )
Address : Sta. Rita East
Telephone # 312-1070 / Cell # (0912)3106291
Contact Person : Mrs. Tita Yabut Chan
Agoo
Iceland Bakeshop and Restaurant ( aircon )
Address : National Highway
Agoo Shell Station
Address: National Highway
Telephone: 5210018
Jollibee Food Corporation
Address: Consolacion, National High-way
Gapuz Caltex Station
Address: National Highway
Telephone: 0725210080228
Contact Person: Cirilo Corpuz
TAIHO Restaurant
San Jose Norte, Agoo, La Union
Mario Ty
Tel. No. (072)710-0888
Rosario
Shell Rosario Service Center
Address : Camp I, Rosario
Contact Person: Mr. Dangol Guevarra, Jr.
Rivervue Drive-In Restaurant
Address : National Highway, Saitan
C. Shopping
San Fernando
GLASS WORLD
P. Burgos St.
Telephone # 888-2295
FIESTA SUPERMART
Gov. Ortega St.
LA UNION TRADE CENTER
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2511
FIESTA SUPERMART
P.Burgos Street
Telephone # (072) 888-5359
JOHN-JOHN’S CENTERPOINT
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2819
FIESTA WAREHOUSE
Lingsat
Telephone # (072) 888-5748
SAN FERNANDO SHOPPING MALL
UKLU SUPERMART
32
Osmeña Street
Quezon Avenue
MALAYAN SUPERSTORE
P.Burgos Street
Telephone # (072) 888-3058
NATIONAL BAZAAR
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # 242-2525
Bauang
Agoo
JEZZI’S BOUTIQUE
Cases Street
ABENES SHELLCRAFT
National Highway, Dili
Telephone # (072) 888-3912
BAMBI’S SUPERMART
National Highway
KONICA
National Highway
Schedule of Market Days:
AGOO
BAUANG
SAN FERNANDO City
BALAOAN
NAGUILIAN
ROSARIO
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Tuesday and Friday
Thursday
Wednesday and Saturday
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
Wednesday and Sunday
Saturday
D. Convention Facilities
BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS
Address : Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2736
Contact Person : Mr. Rogelio Labanar
Rate : P 12,500 for the 1st 5 hours.
P 2,000 for every succeeding hour
Capacity :
Theater
1,200
Classroom
800
Banquet
800
Equipment :
Public address system, Blackboards, Secretarial room
UCCP - CONDORA DAMORTIS TRAINING CENTER
Address : Damortis, Rosario
Cell # (0912) 330-6506
DIEGO SILANG HALL
Address : Provincial Capitol, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-4850
Rate : P 4,000 for the 1st 2 hours.
P 1,000 for every succeeding hour
Capacity :
Theater
300
Equipment :
Public address system, Slide/Beta recorder, Black/ White boards
CRESTA DEL MAR RESORT & BEACH CLUB
Address : Paringao, Bauang
Telephone # (072) 888-3197; 888-3297
Contact Person : Mr. Rogelio Labanar
Rate : P 350 / hour
Capacity :
Sol Y Sombra
300
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Equipment :
Hechizo del Mar
50
Sala Mercedes
25
White Boards, Public address system, Overhead projector
LZK FUNCTION HALL
Address : AGC Zambrano Bldg., Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-5759 to 60
Rate : Function room and public address system. P 7,095.00 for 8 hours and
P 1,250.00 / succeeding hour.
Capacity : 200 people
OASIS COUNTRY RESORT
Address : National Highway, Sevilla, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2623 / 242-5621 to 31
Capacity :
Ilocandia Hall
500 - 800
Pangasinan Room
50
La Union Room
50
Ilocos Sur Room
50
Ilocos Norte Room
50
Sevilla Room
12
Equipment :
Public address system, Slide/Overhead projectors, White/Black boards
REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL LEARNING CENTER
Address : San Vicente, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-5407
Capacity :
Pavilion
500
P 5,000 / day
Conference Hall 300
P 3,500 / day
Equipment :
Public address system, Black / White boards P 500 / day
Facility :
Dormitory
DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
Address : Sapilang, Bacnotan
Telephone # (072) 888-2641
Capacity : Cabanilla Hall Theater
500
Cocktail
550
Banquet
300
Audio Visual Room
200
Gymnasium - Theater
3,500
Classroom
1,500
Banquet
800
Equipment :
Public address system, Tape recorder, Xerox copier, Scanning Machine, Slide projector,
Secretarial pool, Blackboards.
SEA AND SKY HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
Address : Pagdaraoan, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072)242-5579
Rate : P 150 / head incl. of lunch and 2 snacks
Capacity :
Function Rooms 1, 2, 3
Banquet
30
Theater
50
Consuelo Hall
Banquet
300
Cocktail
450
Equipment :
Public address system, overhead projector, White boards / markers,xerox copier.
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CAR-RILLE TERRACE
Address : Carlatan, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2521
Capacity :
Beach side non-aircon
400
Beach side aircon
150
Enclosed Hall
200
3rd Floor aircon
100
Equipment :
Public address system, Black / White boards
SOBREPEÑA CIVIC CENTER
Address : Caba, La Union
Capacity :
Hall A, B, C
Theater
-
60 pax
600 pax
ICELAND BAKESHOP AND RESTAURANT
Address : National Highway, Agoo
Telephone # 5210074
Capacity :
200 pax
Facilities :
Karaoke, blackboard
P 500 / use (non-aircon)
F. Sports and Recreation
OASIS RECREATION CENTER
Address :National Highway, Sevilla, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 242-5621 to 31
Equipment / Rate :
Bowling Lane (20)
Table Tennis (2)
Billiard (2)
Swimming Pool
P 20.00 / game
60.00 / hour
60.00 / hour
150.00 / adult
75.00 / children
WALLACE GOLF CLUB (18-hole golf course)
Address : former Wallace Air Station, Poro Point, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 242-3825
Contact Person: Maj. Rogelio Tabili
Green Fee
Golf equipment and accessories (for rent)
P 250.00
P 250.00
PNP FRIENDSHIP RIDGE GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB (9-hole golf course)
Address : PNP Regional Command, Parian, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 242-6092
Fee-
P 300.00
ROYAL BOWLING AND RECREATION CENTER
Address :Catbangen, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-3125
Equipment / Rate :
Bowling Lane (20)
P 25.00 / game
Table Tennis (2)
55.00 / hour
Billiard (2)
55.00 / hour
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COCONUT GROVE
Address :Paringao, Bauang
Telephone # (072) 888-42-76
Contact Person: Mr. Jerry Romero
Facilities :
Lawn Bowling
P 50.00 green fee
Playing Time :
Monday, Wednesday, Friday morning only
Swimming Pool
Pool Table
P 100.00 adult; 50.00 for child
free of charge
DMMMSU SOUTHERN LA UNION CAMPUS
Address : Agoo
Facilities : Track and Field Oval, Basketball Court,
Swimming pool
LA UNION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Address : Catbangen, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2572
Facilities : Track and Field Oval, Basketball Court
ILOCOS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Address : Parian, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2691
Facility :
Tennis Court
AGOO CIVIC CENTER
Address : National Highway, Agoo
ESO-NICE CINEMA
Address : Gov. Luna St., San Fernando City
F. Tour Operator / Travel Agency
ABOEX TRAVEL AND TOURS
Address : Quezon Ave., San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 7005031/ Fax-242-4220
Contact Person: Karen Soler Santos
e-mail: jun_abextravel@yahoo.com
SEA & SKY TRAVEL & TOURS
Address: Pagdaraoan, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-0088/700-4165
JIMENO INTERNAT’L. TRAVEL AGENCY
Address :3rd Flr., Yabes Bldg., San Fdo. City
Telephone # (072) 242-3128
Contact : Mrs. Wilma Jimeno Mann
e-mail: jimenotravel@yahoo.com
SMALL WORLD TRAVEL AGENCY
Address: G/F Madarang Bldg., Quezon Ave.
San Fernando City
Tel. # (072) 242-6085 to 86
e-mail: swtt@sflu.com
TRITON TRAVEL AGENCY (Branch)
Address: Virginia Bldg., Quezon Ave.
San Fernando City
SANGBAY TRAVEL & TOURS
3/F Tabora Bldg
Tel. # (072)242-7217/700-0368
JAMMIES TRAVEL & TOURS
Sevilla, San Fernando City L.U.
Tel. # (072) 700-0357
e-mail: jimmies_travel_agency@yahoo.com
ST. VINCENT TRAVEL & TOURS
Quezon Ave., San Fernando City
Telephone: (072) 700-2147
ORIENT SKIES TRAVEL & TOURS
Pagdalagan Norte, San Fernando City
Telephone: (072) 242-7680
HERA’S TRAVEL CONSULTANCY
2nd Flr. North Paseo Rizal Ave., SFLU
Telephone: (072) 242-7732
UNI-EASTERN TRAVEL & TOURS
Paringao, Bauang, La Union
Tel. # (072)888-5512/7052435
Contact Person: Genalyn M. Munar
e-mail: unieasterntravel@yahoo.com
HEAVENLY VOYAGE Travel & tours
North Square Bldg., Carlatan, San Fernando City
Tel. no. 700-3137
e-mail: hvnlytours@yahoo.com
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SOMERA TRAVEL CONSULTANCY & IMMIGRATION
1st Flr., Virginia Bldg., Catbangen, San Fernando
e-mail: smeratravel@yahoo.com
III.
SUPPORT SERVICES
A. Banks/ Money / Changers
San Fernando City
ALLIED BANKING CORPORATION
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-3327
BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-3056
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2561
BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2080
BANK OF COMMERCE
CAP Bldg,, Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-5304
TRADERS ROYAL BANK
Rizal Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2235
LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
Ortega Street
Telephone # (072) 888-2654
EQUITABLE- PCI BANK
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2418
FAR EAST BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2418
RCBC
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-4175
METRO BANK
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2068
PDCP
Rizal Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-3316
UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-5733
LA UNION DEVELOPMENT BANK
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2588
RURAL BANK OF NAGUILIAN
Rizal Street
Telephone # (072) 888-3580
PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK
P. Burgos Street
CHINA BANKING CORPORATION
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-5732
SECURITY BANK
Rizal Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2963
PILIPINAS BANK
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-2283
PBCom
Ortega Street
Telephone # (072) 888-2044
RANG-AY RURAL BANK
Gov. Luna Street
Telephone # (072) 888-2661
BPI - FAMILY BANK
Osmeña Street
Telephone # (072) 888-2786
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PHIL. BANKING CORPORATION
Añes Building
Telephone # (072) 888-2173
SOLIDBANK CORPORATION
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (072) 888-5676
RURAL BANK OF SAN JUAN
Gov. Luna Street
Telephone # (072) 888-5739
PRIME BANK
Quezon Avenue
CAPITOL BANK
Quezon Avenue
Agoo
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
National Highway
LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
National Highway
ALLIED BANKING CORPORATION
20 Cases Blvd.
RURAL BANK OF AGOO
National Highway
METROBANK
National Highway
RANG-AY BANK
National Highway
Rural banks in other municipalities :
RURAL BANK OF NAGUILIAN
RURAL BANK OF BAUANG
RURAL BANK OF CABA
RURAL BANK OF STO. TOMAS
B.
RURAL BANK OF SAN JUAN
RURAL BANK OF BACNOTAN
BANNAWAG RURAL BANK
RURAL BANK OF ROSARIO
Medical Facilities
General Hospitals
ILOCOS TRAINING AND
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Parian, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2691
LORMA MEDICAL CENTER
Carlatan, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2617
NAGUILIAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Plaza, Naguilian
ROSARIO DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Rosario
NORTHERN LA UNION
DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Bungol, Balaoan
DOÑA GREGORIA
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Agoo
CABA MEDICARE AND
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Caba
BETHANY HOSPITAL
Widdoes St., San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2355
BACNOTAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Bacnotan
LOPEZ CLINIC AND HOSPITAL
Balaoan
Special
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MARTINEZ MATERNITY
AND LYING-IN HOSPITAL
Gov. Lucero Street, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-4325
C.
LA UNION MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
Ancheta St, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 242-0733
Communication Facilities
Messengerial / Delivery
LBC AIR CARGO
Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-3790
JRS BUSINESS CORPORATION
Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2481
EXL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS
528 Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-5971/ 242-5706
PHIL. POSTAL CORPORATION Regional Office I
Mabini St., Catbangen, San Fdo. City
Telephone # (072) 888-2993
DCI EXPRESS
Lasam Bldg., Gov. Luna Street
San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-3663
DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS
Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-5014
KABAYAN FORWARDERS
Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # 242-4824; 242-3891
••• Mailing Centers are located
in all municipalities
Telephone / Telegraph
PLDT
Gov. Luna Street, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2200
RCPI
Gov. Luna Street, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2164
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Marcos Hall
Gen. Luna Street, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-4602
TELEFAST PT&T
Rizal Street, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2875
NORTHERN TELEPHONE COMPANY
National Highway, Agoo
DIGITEL
••• Telecommunications Offices
are found in all municipalities
Radio Stations
DZLU AM-FM
Pagdaraoan, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2362
DWAA-FM
Bayview Hotel, Gapuz Road
San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 242-0928
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DZNL
Pagdalagan, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2570
DZSO
Parian, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-4425
DZUL FM
Sea & Sky College, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 242-5224
DZAG
DMSU, Agoo
Telephone # (072) 710-0564; 521-0393
Newspapers / Magazines
WEEKLY ILOCOS TIMES (WIT)
2nd Floor, Juan Dyquiangco Building
P. Burgos cor. Ortega Sts., San Fdo. City
Telephone # 888-2422; 242-3224
Cell Phone # (0912) 329-7314
Printing Press : 242-4821
E-mail Address: verne@lu.csi.com.ph
LUZON EXAMINER
Bangar
NORTH TRIBUNE
P. Burgos St., San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2345
REGIONAL DIARYO
Bauang, La Union
Telephone # (072) 888-4082
THE ILOCOS HERALD
PDCP Bank Bldg., San Fernando City
Tel # 888-2803; 242-3087
THE ILOCANDIA EXPRESS
Aspiras Law Office Bldg.
Consolacion, Agoo
Cell # (0912) 300-7343
D.
NORLUZONIAN COURIER
Rizal Street, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-4419
Police
PROV’L. DIRECTOR’S OFFICES
Camp Diego Silang
Carlatan, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2656
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Regional Command I, Camp Oscar Florendo
Parian, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-4980
SAN FERNANDO POLICE STATION, Telephone # (072) 242-4702
BAUANG POLICE STATION, Telephone # (072) 888-3230
••• Police Stations and Outposts are located in all towns
V.
TOURISM ORIENTED AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS
LA UNION TOURISM COUNCIL
Provincial Capitol, San Fernando City
Contact Person :
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND DEPORTATION
Regional Office I , Telephone # (072) 888-2328
Catbangen, San Fernando City
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, CONSULAR OFFICE
National Highway, Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-3733 / 888-5484
PHILIPPINE TOURISM AUTHORITY, TRAVEL TAX SECTION
Mabanag Justice Hall, Gen. Luna Street, San Fernando City
Telephone: (072) 8880109
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY PROVINCIAL OFFICE
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Pepita Bldg., Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City
Telephone # (072) 888-2327
REGIONAL TRAVEL and TOURS ASSOCIATION
Chairman: Mr. Victor Aspillaga
Small World Travel Agency, Nat’l. Hi-way
Telephone # 242-6085 to 6086
San Fernando City
VI.
LA UNION HOTELS & RESTAURANTS ASSN.
Chairman: Mr. Rdolfo Navarro
Villa Navarro, Caba, La Union
Telephone: (072) 708-0430
SCHOOLS AND TRAINING CENTERS THAT OFFER
TOURISM COURSES / SEMINARS
LORMA COLLEGE
Carlatan, San Fernando City
Telephone # : (072) 888-3848
SEA AND SKY COLLEGE
Pagdaraoan, San Fernando City
Tel. # : (072) 242-5579 / 700-2702
DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
TESDA Regional Office I
Catbangen, San Fernando City
Telephone # : (072) 888-3968
Mid-La Union Campus
Sevilla, San Fernando City
Telephone # : (072) 888-2266
TOURISM INDUSTRY BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.
c/o TESDA , Tel. # 888-3968 or 242-0987
* For more information on La Union, visit URL: http://www.launion.com
*Pictures of La Union destinations in next page
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN
I.
OVERVIEW
A. Brief History
Pangasinan was officially conquered and colonized by D. Martin de Goite in 1571. It has always been known in
historical accounts as Pangasinan meaning where salt is made. Governor General Ronquillo de Peñalosa formally
created Pangasinan as a province in 1850, making the province one of the earliest political and administrative units
in the Philippines.
Its territorial jurisdiction at that time included the present province of Zambales and parts of La Union and Tarlac.
Lingayen was designated and remains up to the present as the provinical capital. Binalatongan, now San Carlos
City was the largest town both in size and population. Dagupan, then a sitio of Lingayen was converted into a
regular town in 1590. It was converging place of supporters of the rebellion led by Andres Malong in 1660. The
territorial boundaries of Pangasinan was diminished when Agoo up to Bacnotan became towns of La Union in 1850
and again in 1875 when Paniqui and other southern towns were annexed to Tarlac.
B. Geography
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Pangasinan’s area of 5,368.82 square kilometers occupies the northern portion of the Central Plains of Luzon with
a east-west configuration that extends into a peninsular form juttling into the China Sea. Its boundaries are
Lingayen Gulf, La Union and Benguet on the north, Nueva Vizcaya on the northeast, Nueva Ecija on the east,
Tarlac on the south and Zambales and China Sea on the west.
C. Political Subdivision
Pangasinan has 44 municipalities and 4 cities which are in turn sub-divided into 1,355 barangays. The
municipalities are: Agno, Alcala, Aguilar, Alaminos, Anda, Asingan, Balungao, Bani, Basista, Bautista, Bayambang,
Binalonan, Binmaley, Bolinao, Bugallon, Burgos, Calasiao, Dasol, Infanta, Labrador, Laoac, Lingayen, Mabini,
Malasiqui, Manaoag, Mangaldan, Mangatarem, Mapandan, Natividad, Pozorrubio, Rosales, San Fabian, San
Jacinto, San Manuel, San Quintin, Sta. Barbara, Sta. Maria, San Nicolas, Sto. Tomas, Sison, Sual, Tayug,
Umingan, Urbiztondo and Villasis. The cities are Dagupan, San Carlos, Alaminos and Urdaneta.
D. Climate
The province experiences two pronounced seasons: dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the
year. Maximum rainfall is observed in August. Average monthly temperature is 27.91ºC with the highest occuring in
May and the lowest in January.
E. Population
In the 2000 census, Pangasinan including its 3 cities had a population of 2,434,086. The 2000 population count by
the National Statistics Office showed a 2.41% increase in the population of Pangasinan from the 1995 records.
Dagupan City’s population reached 130,328, San Carlos City has a population of 154,264 while Urdaneta City has
111,582. The capital town of Lingayen has a population of 88,891.
F. Language / Dialect
English and Filipino are widely spoken and the basic tools of instruction in schools. Pangasinense is spoken in the
central part of the province while Ilocano is spoken mostly by the people in the western and eastern towns. Bolinao
has a dialect of its own.
G.
Major Industries
Agriculture based industries remain to be the source of income of many. Prominent industries are bagoong making,
handicrafts and gifts, toys and houseware making.
II.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
A. Historical
LINGAYEN PUBLIC BEACH. Beach facilities are found in this portion of Lingayen Gulf adjacent to the Provincial
Capitol which was one of the landing areas of the American Forces on January 9, 1945 that paved the way for the
Liberation of Northern Luzon.
WHITE BEACH. The beach stretching from Nibaliw West to Mabilao in San Fabian was the landing area of Lt.
General Homma, Commander of the Japanese Imperial Expeditionary Forces on December 24, 1941. The beach
became on the areas of operation of the Liberation Forces in Northern Luzon on January 9, 1945.
LIMAHONG CHANNEL. The Chinese Corsair Limahong proceeded north to Pangasinan when foiled of his attempt
to establish a colony on the shore of Manila Bay. Pursued by the Spanish colonizers, he dug a channel in
Domalandan, Lingayen that served as his escape way towards the China Sea.
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VILLA VERDE TRAIL. The Red Arrow Monument at Villa Verde Trail in Sta. Maria East, San Nicolas where the
32nd Division of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East saw action in the pursuit of the retreating
Japanese Forces during the campaign to liberate Northern Luzon. Trekking is the main activity in the area.
OLD ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL. It was in the old cathedral on Zamora Street, Dagupan, where the Spanish
General Caballos surrendered to the Filipino military strategist, General Francisco Makabulos during the Philippine
Revolution.
BONUAN BLUE BEACH. One of the landing sites of the Liberation Forces on January 9, 1945. This stretch of
beach in Dagupan features a Japanese Park, the Tondaligan Park and the MacArthur Landing Marker.
HOME ECONOMICS BUILDING OF THE WEST CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. The old building was the
official headquarters of General MacArthur. The Dagupan City government plans to convert the building into a
museum.
LINGAYEN GULF WAR MEMORIAL. On display at the park within the Provincial Capitol Compound are relics
reminding the people of the last World War.
B. Cultural
BOLINAO MUSEUM. Located at Rizal Street across the Cape Bolinao High School, the museum houses art,
geology, botany and zoology materials collected in the area. The museum is open from Monday to Saturday.
CHURCH OF ST. JAMES FORTRESS. The Bolinao Church was built by the Augustinians in 1609. It houses
wooden statues nowadays a rarity. The antique altar is flanked by two grinning tongue-protruding Aztec visages
presumably of Mexican influence and brought over by the Galleon Trade. Bolinao is 81.8 kilometers away from
Lingayen and 275 kilometers away from Manila. In September of 2005, the face of Jesus apperared on the front
side of the church formed and caused by the tear & wear of its paint and the growth of moss on its concrete.
SISON AUDITORIUM. Constructed before the 2nd World War, the restored structure located at the Provincial
Capitol compound in Lingayen is the venue of cultural activities.
C. Natural
HUNDRED ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK. Scattered off the coast of Lucap in Alaminos City are islands and islets
looking like giant turtles comprising the 1,844 hectares nature and recreational park. On many points between the
islets, the waters are shallow for swimming and snorkeling. The Quezon Island has picnic sheds, toilets and view
decks. Children’s Island is for camping activities while the Governor’s Island has facilities for accommodation.
Reservations are accepted at telephone number (075)551-2505. Motorized bancas for trips to the islands are hired
at the wharf. Lucap is approximately 3 kilometers away from the townproper of Alaminos City.
CACUPANGAN CAVE. The cave is approximately 5 kilometers away from the highway thru the Cemetery Road in
Mabini. Its underground river flows into the Balincaguing River Exploring the cave and its vicinity is recommended
during the dry season.
VILLACORTA CAVES. 200 meters long, 20 meters high and 20 meters wide. Accessible by means of a 200 m.
foot trail in Brgy. Villacorta from a roadway 7 kms. from the highway. Features huge basin-like formations, pools,
waterfalls, terraced rock, palace-like chamber and gypsum flowers.
SANTIAGO ISLAND. The island, situated off the northeast coast of Bolinao is a favorite of scuba divers. Its corals
are teeming with marine life.
CAPE BOLINAO BEACH. The white beach in Barangay Patar is ideal for tourism purposes. Nearby is a freshwater
source believed to be an outlet of an underground river. The surf is also ideal for board surfing.
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MANLELUAG SPRING NATIONAL PARK. Located about 7 kilometers uphill climb along the highway in Malabobo,
Mangatarem, the forest park declared as a National Park in 1940 is suitable for special interest activities.
Mangatarem is 178.47 kilometers away from Manila. With cottages and swimming pools.
TAMBOBONG WHITE BEACH. This stretch of white sand beach in Dasol is accessible through Burgos town about
258.5 kilometers away from Manila. Its water teems with marine life and a favorite of anglers and scuba divers.
AGNO UMBRELLA ROCKS. These mushroom shaped stone boulders dot the mouth of the Balincaguing River in
Sabangan, Agno. Agno is 263.9 kilometers away from Manila.
MOUNT BALUNGAO. Hot and cold springs are found in this 383 meters high Mount Balungao, about 5 kilometers
southeast of the Balungao townproper. many visit the place during summer mainly for the medicinal use of the
hotspring. Balungao is 188.55 kilometers from Manila thru Carmen, Rosales.
ANTONG FALLS. Located 10 kilometers from the townproper of Sison, the falls cascade down a basin on a
mountainside overlooking verdant sceneries of forest cover and rice fields, an ideal place for picnics and outdoor
recreation.
D. Religious
SHRINE OF THE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE MANAOAG. Devotees flock to the shrine of the “Apo Baket” believed to
be miraculous, asking for her intercession. A Virgin’s Well exists at Barangay Pugaro. Dawn processions are held
every first Saturday of the month. Manaoag is 205 kilometers from Manila.
SANCTUARIO DEL SEÑOR DIVINO TESORO. Located beside the municipal building of Calasiao, the enshrined
statue of Christ draws devotees from towns outside Pangasinan. Calasiao is 207.38 kilometers from Manila.
REDEEMER’S CROSS. The cross stands on Calvary Hill overlooking the China Sea in Surip, Bani where the
annual Archdiocesan Penitential Pilgrimage is celebrated every Holy Tuesday. Bani is 250 kilometers from Manila.
SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPCION. Located at Barangay Station District, Rosales, the grotto has
gained prominence as a pilgrimage site because of the well-documented apparitions. Rosales is 209.89 kilometers
from Manila.
E. Man-Made
BANI MANGROVE ECOPARK. Can be reached by tricycle and boatride from the town proper of Bani in
Pangasinan. The mangrove is home to different species of birds.
UPMSI. The University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute operates the Bolinao Marine Laboratory.
Interested groups may contact the institute thru Director Edgardo Gomez.
CAPE BOLINAO LIGHTHOUSE. The lighthouse was built by the Americans in 1903 on a 300 feet high promontory
at the western part of Cape Bolinao still sending signals to vessels passing by the area.
OCEANOGRAPHIC MARINE LABORATORY. The Department of Agriculture maintains thi laboratory at Lucap,
Alaminos where researches on fish production specifically “bangus”, “siganid”, and “lapu-lapu” breeding are
conducted.
VIRGEN MILAGROSA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. The university campus is developed as a community in itself
in San Carlos City equipped with facilities, foremost is the VMUF Medical Center, considered the largest medical
school outside Metro-Manila. San Carlos City is 197.7 kilometers away from Manila.
F. Festivals
TALONG FESTIVAL, Feturing the 101 ways of cooking talong contest, street dancing, inauguration of Villasis
Bagsakan, Talong grille and concert.
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FEAST OF THE SEÑORA DE MANAOAG. The feast of the Lady of the Most Holy Rosary popularly known as
Señora de Manaoag, patroness of the sick, the helpless and the needy is celebrated after the Holy Week.
GALICAYO FESTIVAL. A series of activities such as street dancing and procession of our Lady of Manaoag and
images from all over the country are witnessed in this event every second week of December in Manaoag,
Pangasinan.
FEAST OF THE SEÑOR DIVINO TESORO. Devotees flock to Calasiao for the feast of the Señor celebrated with a
9-day novena that starts on April 24 and culminates with a 3-day festivity on May 2 to 4.
PISTA’Y DAYAT. Every first of May, Pangasinenses and visitors alike take to the beaches to celebrate Pista’y
Dayat. Activities include a traditional offering of the mass on the beach, fluvial parade, marathon and the selection
of “Lingas na Dayat”. Center of the festivities is the Lingayen Public Beach.
PANANGEDAYEW. A Pangasinan word meaning to uplift. Activities include garden show, trade fair featuring
“bangus bagoong,” peanut brittle, quilted products, housewares, etc. Done every November 27 - December 2 in
Dagupan City.
PANDARAGUPAN. Fiesta of Dagupan City. December 26. Balikbayan night.
BANGUS FESTIVAL. In celebration of the bountiful harvest of milk fish in the area. Activities such as longest grill,
street dancing and 101 ways of cooking bangus is being featured.
PUTO FESTIVAL. Celebrated in Calasiao, Pangasinan honoring the product that has supported a lot of the citizens
through the years. Rice cakes in white and brown can be bought anytime of the day.
G.
Special Interest
SCUBA DIVING
FOURTEEN MILE REEF. The reef is several kilometers long and is actually an extension of the western edge of
Lingayen Gulf off the coast of Santiago Island. It has some hard and soft coral growth, many shells and variety of
fish. The gradual slope ranges from 10 to 40 meters with the western edge dropping abruptly to over 250 meters.
DEVIL’S ISLAND. Considered as the best site for scuba diving at the Hundred Islands National Park.
SPELUNKING
VILLACORTA CAVE. A two-hour cave exploration. The longest cave in Mabini, Pangasinan.
NALSOC CAVE. Located in Calayo, Bani, a subterranean river flows through miles of natural archway of stalactites
and stalagmites.
BINMATYA, CACUPANGAN and ARASAAS CAVE. Found in Mabini, an underground river flows through the
caves, also the abode of bats.
III.
TOURIST FACILITIES
A. Accommodation
SAN FABIAN PTA BEACH RESORT ( Class“AA” Resort )
Address : Bolasi, San Fabian, Pangasinan
E-Mail Address: sfptabre@pang.pworld.net.ph
Telephone # (075) 523-6504
Contact Person : Mr. Rolando Oller
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LISLAND RAINFOREST RESORT (Class “AA)
Address: MacArthur Highway, Urdaneta
Tel. # (075) 568-2962/Fax: (075)568-2938
Contact Person: Lita S. Kalaw
Number of Rooms: 24
Number of Rooms: 22
Pool Fee: Adults- P50.00 ; Kids P40.00 plus
(20), Parking area
P15/head entrance fee
Facilities:Lanai restaurant, Pavilion(P5,000.00),
Outdoor/Indoor sports, Picnic sheds, Parking area,
Social hall, coffee shop, Swimming pools.
Facilities : Conference/function room, Restaurant
2), swimming pool, Billiard, Picnic huts
LINGAYEN GULF RESORT HOTEL
Address : Provincial Capitol Compound, Lingayen
Telephone # (075) 542-6304
Contact Person : Maila Mendoza
Number of Rooms: 17
Facilities: Restaurant, Function room (2),
Swimming pool, Parking area
NEW URDUJA HOTEL
Address : Poblacion, Urdaneta
Telephone # (075) 568-2677
Contact Person : Mr. Romeo Cuison, Jr.
Number of Rooms: 38
Facilities: Chapel, Swimming Pool, Karaoke Bar,
Conference Room (3),Restaurant, Parking
area.
PANGASINAN VILLAGE INN
Address : Bued, Calasiao
Telephone # (075) 522-2525
Contact Person : Mrs. Lourdes Fernandez
Number of Rooms: 25
Facilities: Disco, Function Room, Restaurant,
Parking Area, swimming Pool
for checked-in guests (by appointment)
FLOREN HOTEL
Address : Rizal Street, Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 522-0666
Contact Person : Ms. Ligaya Chu
Number of Rooms: 38
Facilities: Coffee shop, Cake shop, Parking area
MAJOHA HOTEL & RESTAURANT (Standard)
Address : Mac Arthur Highway, Nancayasan, Urdaneta
Telephone # (075) 568-2640 / 3051
Contact Person : Mrs. Marita Apolonio
Number of Rooms: 21
Facilities: Restaurant, Parking area, Stand-by
generator, television in every room, hot & cold water.
GELYMAR TRAVELLER’S INN
Address : 54 Perez Blvd., Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 522-0282
Contact Person : Mrs. Corazon Esperacion
Number of Rooms: 21
Facilities: Function Hall, Parking area
STAR PLAZA HOTEL ( “First Class” Hotel )
Address : A.B. Fernandez Avenue, Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 523-4888 / 4111 /-4999 / FAX 523-4777
Contact Person : Mr. Charlie Ngo
Number of Rooms: 77
Facilities :Parking space, Restaurant (3),
Videoke / restaurant, Television in every room,
Hot / Cold Water, Function Room
E-mail: starplaza@dc.com
HUNDRED ISLANDS RESORT (Economy)
Address: Lucap, Alaminos, Pangasinan
Tel. # (075) 551-5753/551-5764
Contact Person: Marichelle R. Alviar
Number of Rooms: 20
CIUDAD FERNANDINO HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Address : Mac Arthur Highway, Nancayasan, Urdaneta
Telephone # (075) 568-2416
Contact Person : Mrs. Cynthia Esguerra
Number of Rooms: 22
Facilities: Function room (250-300 pax),
Restaurant, Curio shop, Parking area, Stand-by
generator, Aerobic center
TREASURE OF BOLINAO BEACH RESORT
Address: Patar, Bolinao, Pangasi
Tel. # (02)375-8884
Contact Person: Raymund Reyes
Number of Rooms: 14
SIERRA VISTA BEACH RESORT
VILLA JIREH RESORT
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Address : Nibaliw West, San Fabian
Telephone # (075) 511-2023; 522-3366
Contact Person : Mrs. Norma Mendoza
Number of Rooms: 16
Facilities: Restaurant / Bar, Conference hall,
Picnic sheds (P300.00), Parking area,
Swimming pool (P40.00 to P60.00), Volleyball
Address : Uyong, Labrador
Telephone # (075)549-5262-64
0917-5080712/9889515 /
927-87-12 (Manila Booking Office)
Contact Person : Johnny / Helyn Escaño
Number of Rooms: 40
Facilities : Recreational hall, Function Room (2),
Parking space, Swimming pool, 24 hours
hot& cold water, Bar / Fine Dining,
Car Rental ,Coffee shop,
Picnic sheds, Gym/Indoor Games,
videoke
VISTA DE LAS ISLAS & RESTAURANT
Address : Lucap, Alaminos, Pangasinan
Telephone # (075) 551-4455
Contact Person: Redentor Carunongan
Number of Rooms: 34
Facilities: TV, Hot & cold water, restaurant and
coffee shop.
A-1 MOUNTAIN VIEW RESORT (SIR)
Address: Brgy. Carriedo, Tayug, Pangasinan
Tel. # (075)572-4651
Contact Person: Phanuel Cabanizas
Number of Rooms: 11
KILOMETER ONE LODGE
Address : Lucap, Alaminos
Telephone # 551-2510
Number of Rooms: 8
Facilities: Restaurant, Parking area
PUERTO DEL SOL BEACH RESORT (AA)
Brgy. Ilog Malino, Bolinao, Pangasinan
Tel. No. (02) 242-3330 TO 31
28 rooms
Restaurant, picnic sheds, bar, swimming pool
MAXINE BY THE SEA
Address : Lucap, Alaminos
Telephone # (075) 551-2537
Number of Rooms: 19
Facilities: Restaurant, Multi-purpose hall,
Parking area, Bancas for hire (P600.00)
BANGSAL LECHON HOUSE
Address : Nansangaan, Binmaley
Telephone # (075) 540-2081
Contact Person : Ms. Ching Bangsal
Number of Rooms: 11
Facilities: restaurant, Grocery, Function Room (2),
Parking Area
ECOHILL RESORT
Address : Lareg-Lareg, Malasiqui
Telephone # 521-8690 (Manila Booking Office)
Contact Person : Mr. Rene Ragunton
Number of Rooms: 22
Facilities : Mini Zoo & canteen
Swimming pool (P 40.00 entrance fee)
Telephone: 0919-9683776/09179683576
VALUE STAR INN (Tourist Inn)
Address: Intramuros St., Dagupan City
Tel. # (075) 522-8381
Contact Person: Chiao Hui Ngo
No. of Rooms: 16
HUNDRED ISLANDS PENSION HOUSE (Pension)
Address : Lucap, Alaminos
Telephone # (075) 551-25-05
Contact Person : Mr. Mike Sison
Number of Rooms: 9
Facilities:
Shower room, Rest area, Parking area
PUNTA BARRACA RESORT
Address : Brgy. Punta Barraca, Villasis
Telephone # (075) 564-4891
Contact Person : Mr. Liberto Viernes
Number of Rooms: 5
Facilities: Swimming pool, basketball court,
TV, parking space
Quezon Island
Pavillion
Picnic tables, Picnic sheds, kayaks
YMCA Hotel (Tourist Inn)
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Governor’s Island
Guesthouse
Bahay-Kubo
Picnic tables
Address: Tapuac District., Dagupan City
Tel. # (075) 522-2494
Contact Person: Cristina Dalope
No. of Rooms: 16
Children’s Island
Nipa hut
Scorpion
Pavillion
Picnic sheds
NORTHERN PARADISE RESORT
RUPERTO’S INLAND RESORT (AA)
Address : Brgy. Magsaysay, San Jacinto, Pangasinan
Telephone # (075) 529-0924 or 529-0462
Contact Person : Engr. Manuel Caramat
Number of Rooms: 7
Facilities: TV, Conference hall, restaurant, swimming
pool w/ water slide, parking space & children’s
playground.
Address: Linmansangan, Binalona, Pangasinan
Tel. # (075)562-3600/3289/3601
Contact Person: Karen Pantoja
Number of Rooms: 25 (includes Annex)
Facilities: Swimming pool, KTV, parking, function
room, restaurant
MANAOAG HOTEL
Address : 203 Soriano St., Manaoag
Telephone # (075) 529036
Contact Person : Manuel Dalope, Sr.
Number of Rooms: 10
Facilities: Intercom, T.V., Coffee Shop, Parking
Space Function Room
LENOX HOTEL
Address: ANFE. Bldg. Rizal ST>. Dagupan City
Tel. # (075) 515-8889
HOTEL CONSUELO
Address : Alvear St. Corner Maramba, Lingayen
Telephone # 542-8932 (Digitel); 662-2528
Contact Person : Rosalinda De Vera
Number of Rooms: 50
LEISURE COAST RESORT (Class AAA)
Address: Bonuan Binloc, Dagupan City
Tel. # (075)523-9362
Contact Person: Voltaire Arzadon
Number of Rooms: 30
Web site: ww@leisurecoast.com
NAJESKA BEACHFRONT RESORT (Apartel)
Sitio Rabon, San Fabian, pangasinan
Tel. No. (075) 621-6043
Contact Aurora Calaguas
8 rooms
HOMESTAY
Berlina A. Arroyo
Lydia R. Bermudez
Marlyn N. Burlaza
Minda V. Milgar
Tritona C. Arizo
Balbina Ariz
Violeta A. Jimenez
Marites G. Richards
Benilda C. Donato
Guadalupe B. Tawatao
Leticia C. Nebre
Jeanlee B. Alanes
Fernando B. Ramos, Jr.
Brgy. Osmena Dasol, Pangasinan
Brgy Tambobong Dasol, Pangasinan
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09194195039
091632155579
09204248859
09735791351/ 09208627388
0973600639
09206041889/ 0973585851
09205128921
09192912762
09193159896
09203229740
09195067120/ 0973609141
09192912763
B.
Transportation
BYRON EXPRESS
Baguio-Pozorrubio-Dagupan Aircon Tourist
Address : A.B Fernandez Avenue, Dagupan City
Transport Assn. (BPDATA)
Telephone # (075)523-6920
Bgy. Cablong, Pozorrubio, Pangasinan
Contact Person : Mr. Simon Hufalar
Telephone: (075)566-2527
Route : Dagupan - Baguio
Schedule :
4:00 a.m. then 20-minute interval up to 5:30 p.m.
Alaminos - Baguio with 20-minute stop-over in Dagupan
6:30 a.m. then 20-minute interval up to 6:00 p.m.
VICTORY LINER
Address : Perez Blvd., Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 515-4518
Route : Dagupan - Pasay
- Caloocan
- Olongapo
- Baguio
Schedules :
45 minutes interval daily
Lingayen Terminal
2:00 a.m. then every hour up to 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Dagupan
Bolinao Terminal
11:00 p.m. then every 2 hours up to 6:00 a.m.
MINA’S TRANSIT CORPORATION
Address : Perez Blvd., Dagupan City
Routes : Dagupan - Cubao - Pasay
NELBUSCO
Address : Mayombo District, Dagupan City
Route : Dagupan - Isabela - Cagayan
Schedule : 1:00 a.m. then every hour up to 2:30 p.m.
CITY TRANSPORT CORPORATION
Address : A.B. Fernandez East, Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 44-08; 72-75
Route : Dagupan - Pasay
Schedule :
3:00 a.m. up to 6:45 p.m.
DAGUPAN BUS COMPANY
Address: Arellano St., Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 523-4913
Routes : Dagupan - Cubao
- Bolinao
- Baguio
Schedule : 5 a.m. then 1-hour interval up to 7 p.m.
VIRON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Address : Maramba Blvd., Lingayen
Telephone # (075) 542-6356
LA UNION-PANGASINAN TRANSPORT MPCI
Loading Area : M.H. del Pilar Street, Dagupan City
Quezon Avenue, Alaminos
Routes : Dagupan - San Fernando
- Alaminos
Schedule; 4:30 a.m. then every 5-mins up to 6pm
Manaoag Terminal
Telephone # (075) 222
A.B. Fernandez Ave., East
Dagupan City
Tayug Station
Telephone # (075) 572-4025
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Routes :
Lingayen - Manila via Cubao
Manaoag - Manila via Cubao
Tayug
- Manila via Cubao
Schedule : TAYUG
4:30 a.m. (Monday only)
5:30 a.m.; 7:30 a.m.; 9:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.
12:15 p.m.; _:30 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.
PHILIPPINE RAPID TRANSPORT
Address : Poblacion, Alaminos
Lingayen, Bolinao, San Carlos City Terminals
Routes : Alaminos - Pasay
Bolinao - Pasay
Schedule : BOLINAO
2:00 a.m. then every hour up to 10:00 p.m.
ANDA BUSES
Address : Amado St., Dagupan City
Interprovincial routes are served by minibuses and jeepneys. Dagupan City is the hub of transport facilities leading
to the other towns like Rosales, Urdaneta, Anda and Bolinao.
C. Dining , Entertainment and Rest Areas
Dagupan City
Excelsior Spa
JDA Bldg., AB Fernandez Ave., Dagupan City
Tel. # (075)515-3978
Contact Person: Jusslyn Maise Ang
Bistro Bolinao Restaurant
Luciente, Bolinao, Pangasinan
(075) 554-4203
Cynthia Bruant
DAGUPAN POOLSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Careean Street
Telephone # (075) 523-4115 / 4522
Contact Person : Mr. Antonio Albacete
Gloria Maris Chinese Seafood Restaurant
CSI City Mall, AB Fernandez Ave., Dagupan City
Tel. # (075)523-1103
Contact Person: Joselito C. Seen
DAGUPEÑA RESTAURANT
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 37-14
PEDRITO’S BAKESHOP & RESTAURANT
Tapuac District/ Arellano St.
Telephone # (075) 27-29 / # (075)4571
JOLLIBEE
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 32-68
GOLDEN PEACOCK RESTAURANT
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 30-42
SIAPNO’S RESTAURANT
Bonoan Dawel
Telephone # (075) 32-68
ORIGINAL DAWEL RESTAURANT
Bonoan Dawel
Telephone # (075) 37-14
CINDY’S
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 79-79
DAGUPAN GOLF AND BEACH CLUB
Bonoan Binloc
Telephone # (075) 21-00
CSI CINEMA I & II
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
RODELA SUPER CINEMA
A.B. Fernandez Avenue, Tel # (075) 30-39
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ELISA CINEMA
Perez Boulevard
CIRINEO BOWLING
Tapuac
Telephone # (075) 79-91
Equipment:
Bowling Lanes
Billiard Tables
9
Video Machine 2
Ping-Pong
3
CITY DE LUXE REST. & BAKESHOP
NENA’S GARDEN CATERING SERVICES
Bonuan, Tondaligan, Dagupan City
Tel. #s (075)515-6451; 614-3095
26 automatic; 4 manual
MATUTINA’S
San Fabian
SAN FABIAN PTA BEACH RESORT
Bolasi, San Fabian
Telephone # (075) 523-6502 / 04
Equipment:
Mahjong P
50.00 / hour
Scrabble
50.00 / hour
Chess
50.00 / hour
Volleyball
50.00 / hour
Badminton
50.00 / hou
San Fabian Yacht Club Bar & Restaurant
Nibaliw San Fabian, Pangasinan
Tel. # (075)511-4243
Contact Person: Ramoncito Cendana
Pozorubio
BINMALEY
PETRON POZORUBIO GASOLINE STATION
Cablong
Telephone # 566-7031
Contact Person : Mr. Artemio Chan
CM “HITO” RESTAURANT
Binmaley
BERMUDEZ MOTORIST GASOLINE STATION
Cablong
Telephone # 566-2518
Contact Person : Elsie Bermudez
SURATOS’ “HITO” RESTAURANT
Binmaley
Manaoag
MANAOAG SEAFOODS RESTAURANT
Malapit Street
PETRON
Soriano Street
Binalonan
BINALONAN HIGHWAY PETRON GASOLINE STATION
Telephone # 562-8888
Contact Person : Benigno G. Gotoc
Urdaneta
CHOW KING
Mac Arthur Highway
Telephone # (075) 568-2677
CINDY’S
Mac Arthur Highway
Telephone # (075) 568-2142
ROSALYN SHELL GAS STATION (“TRE”)
Nancayasan
ACE SUPER SHELL (“TRE”)
Nancayasan
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Telephone # (075) 568-2711
Nancayasan
Contact Person : Jaime Estrella
Telephone # (075) 568-2416 Contact Person:
MAGILIW CALTEX SERVICE STATION
CENTRAL PARK CALTEX STATION
Leopoldo del Prado, Mac-Arthur Highway
Telephone # 568-3205 / 568-6975
CAFÉ ANGELICO
T & S Bldg. Mc Arthur Highway, Calasiao, Pang.
Telephone: (075) 6242559
San Carlos City
MIGGY’S RESTAURANT
Mangaldan
MRZ CHARCOAL DELIGHTS RESTAURANT
San Fabian
SAN FABIAN YACHT CLUB - BAR & RESTAURANT
Nibaliw Vidal
D. Shopping
CSI SUPERMARKET and DEPARTMENT STORE
A.B. Fernandez Avenue, Dagupan City
CSI SUPERMART
Mac Arthur Highway, Urdaneta
BALINGIT SUPERMART
Mac Arthur Highway, Urdaneta
MAGIC CLUB
Urdaneta
Market Days
Tuesday and Saturday
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Alaminos
Saturday
Monday and Thursday
Sunday
Monday, Thursday and Saturday
Municipality
Lingayen
Urdaneta
Bolinao
Calasiao
Manaoag
Mangaldan
E. Convention Facilities
PANGASINAN VILLAGE INN
Bued, Calasiao
Telephone # (075) 522-25-25
Capacity:
Lakambini I & II
200
Equipment:
Public address system, Black/White Boards
DON NARCISO RAMOS SPORTS COMPLEX
Lingayen, Pangasinan
Telephone # (075) 568-2962 / 2938
Gymnasium, Audio Visual Equipment, Public Address System and Dormitory, P1,000.00 for the first 3 hours and
P200.00 per succeeding hour (daytime). P1,500.00 for the first 3 hours and P400.00 per succeeding hour
(nightime).
Capacity : 1000
Aircon Room. P2,500.00 per day and P300.00 per succeeding hour.
Capacity : 80
Pavillion. P1,500.00 per day and P200.00 per succeeding hour.
Capacity : 100
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STAR PLAZA HOTEL
A.B. Fernandez Ave., Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 523-4888
8 Function Rooms. Capacity: 15-30 people / room
New Wing. Capacity : 50-150 people
Grand Ballroom, Public Address System and Audio Visual Equipment.
Capacity : 50-150 people
LINGAYEN GULF RESORT HOTEL
Provincial Capitol, Lingayen, Pangasinan
Telephone # (075) 542-6304
Urduja Room, Audio Visual Equipment & Public
Address System, P320.00 per head inclusive
of lunch and 2 snacks. Capacity : 60 people
DAGUPAN ASTRODOME
Tapuac District, Dagupan City
Mayor (075) 522-7254
Public Address System, Tables and Chairs
Capacity :
300 people
GORING PANCIT MALABON
Arellano Street, Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 3787
Capacity: Social Hall / Conference Room
Equipment: Betamx with big screen, Karaoke,
White Boards, Slide Projector
LISLAND RAINFOREST RESORT
Mac Arthur Highway, Urdaneta
Telephone # (075) 568-2962 / 2938
Capacity: Convention Hall 400
EquipmentPublic address system, Audio-visual
P 1,500.00 for the 1st 3 hours & P 150.00 per
succeeding hour.
AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE FARMERS TRAINING CENTER (ATI-FTC)
Tabag, Sta. Barbara
ATI-BAEX Bldg., Diliman, Q.C.
997397; 978541 to 53
FAX 963236
SISON AUDITORIUM
Provincial Capitol Compound
Capacity:1,800
P 500.00 per hour
VILLA JIREH RESORT
Uyong, Labrador
Telephone # (0912) 2034398/09179889515
Call Manila 9278712
0912-2034744/ 09175080712
Social Hall and Lecture Hall
Equipment:
Audio Visual
HOTEL CONSUELO
Alviar St. cor. Maramba Blvd., Lingayen
Telephone # (075) 542-8932 / 662-2528
Function Rms. Overhd projector & sound system.
P 360.00 /head/day inclusive of lunch & 2 snacks.
Capacity: 100 - 200 people
PYRAMID OF ASIA
Manaoag, Pangasinan
Telephone: (075) 5194365/5192964
F. Tour Operators and Travel Agencies
Esgala Travel & Tours International (“Travel Agency”)
# 247 Naisian Bacayao, De Venecia Highway
Calasiao, Pangasinan
Telephone # (075) 522-4794
Contact Person: Enrique Esguerra
Colyn’s Travel & Tour
199 Ramos St. Poblacion West Asingan
(075)563-2280
Jenny Lyn Vidal
CITI-WORLD TRAVEL AGENCY, INC. (“Travel Agency”)
Duque-Tiongson Bldg. , AB. Fernandez Avenue
Dagupan City
Tel. No. (075)522-0068/515-6500
THE BAGUIO TRAVEL COMPANY
T.S. Bldg. 2, Mc Arthur Hiway, Urdaneta
Nieves Blanco
(075)568-3871; 568-5252
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TRITON TRAVEL AGENCY
41 Alexander St., Urdaneta
Tel. # (075) 568-2024
ATHENA TRAVEL & TOURS
CMM Bldg., Arellano St., Dagupan City
(075)522-8851
PALM ASIA TRAVEL & TOURS
Alexander St., Dagupan City
Hasmin C. Mejia
(075)568-5223
IV.
SUPPORT SERVICES
A. Banks / Money Changers
Dagupan City
PCI BANK
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 522-0124
LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
M.H. del Pilar Street
Telephone # (075) 39-85
TRADERS ROYAL BANK
Arellano Street
Telephone # (075) 3410
FAR EAST BANK
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 522-2311
ALLIED BANK
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 522-0792
BANK OF PI
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 522-0162
CHINA BANKING CORPORATION
Perez Boulevard
Telephone # (075) 522-2565
SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY
M.H. del Pilar Street
Telephone # (075) 43-67
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
Galvan Street
Telephone # (075) 522-2371
UNION BANK
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 522-2508
BANCO FILIPINO
A.B. Fernandez cor. Rizal
Telephone # (075) 522-2739
SOLIDBANK
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 33-88
PDCP BANK
Perez Boulevard
Telephone # (075) 522-2788
METROBANK
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 522-0172
B A SAVINGS BANK
A.B. Fernandez East
Telephone # (075) 523-4022
PRUDENTIAL BANK
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 522-2235
RCBC
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 522-0015
UCPB
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 522-0914
San Carlos City
ALLIED BANK
Plaza Jaycee Street
Telephone # (075) 23-53
PLANTERS BANK
Rizal cor. Tandang Sora Streets
Telephone # (075) 532-2155
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LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
Palaris Street
Telephone # (075) 532-2191
HOMEOWNERS SAVINGS
& LOAN ASSOCIATION, INC.
Urdaneta City
LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
Mac Arthur Highway
Telephone # (075) 568-2388
SOLIDBANK
Alexander Street
Telephone # (075) 568-2534
FAR EAST BANK & TRUST CO.
Del Monte Street
Telephone # (075) 568-2220
RURAL BANK OF STA. BARBARA
Mac Arthur Highway
Telephone # (075) 568-2445
RCBC
Mac Arthur Highway
Telephone # (075) 568-2090
PRUDENTIAL BANK
Mac Arthur Highway
Telephone # (075) 568-2281
Rosales
PCI BANK
Mac Arthur Highway, Carmen
Telephone # (075) 582-8005
TRADERS ROYAL BANK
Mac Arthur Highway, Carmen
Telephone # (075) 582-7365
Alaminos City
LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (075) 552-7183
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (075) 552-7017
PCI BANK
Quezon Avenue
Telephone # (075) 5252-7106
UCPB
San Jose Drive
B. Medical Facilities
General Hospitals
Dagupan City
PANGASINAN PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
Arellano Street
Telephone # (075) 46-25
LYCEUM NORTHWESTERN GENERAL
Tapuac
Telephone # (075) 41-04
VILLAFLOR MEDICAL CENTER
Mayombo
Telephone # (075) 22-91
PANGASINAN MEDICAL CENTER
Nable Street
Telephone # (075) 20-11
San Carlos City
SAN CARLOS CITY GEN. HOSPITAL
VIRGEN MILAGROSA MED. CENTER
Telephone # (075) 532-2380
EASTERN PANGASINAN
DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Tayug, Telephone # (075) 572-4057
ASINGAN MEDICARE and
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Asingan
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WESTERN PANGASINAN
DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Alaminos, Telephone # (075) 552-7129
UMINGAN MEDICARE and
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Umingan
DON AMADEO PEREZ, SR
MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL
Urdaneta, Telephone # (075) 568-2420
ST. BLAS MEDICAL and
MATERNITY HOSPITAL
San Fabian
BAYAMBANG DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Bayambang
MANGATAREM DISTRICT HOSP
Mangatarem
LABRADOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Labrador
URDANETA SACRED HEART HOSP.
Urdaneta, Telephone # (075) 568-2085
BOLINAO MEDICARE and COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Bolinao
MALASIQUI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Malasiqui
C. Communication Facilities
Messengerial / Delivery
JRS BUSINESS CORPORATION
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 27-76
DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS
Perez Boulevard
Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 72-96
Mac Arthur Highway
Urdaneta
Urdaneta
Telephone # (075) 568-2422
LBC AIR CARGO
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Dagupan City, Tel. # (075) 523-4290
EXL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS
Dagupan City
Mac Arthur Highway, Urdaneta
Telephone # (075) 568-2957
Dagupan City
DCI EXPRESS
Arellano Street
Branch Offices : Alaminos, San Carlos City, Tayug, Lingayen, Carmen
Rosales, Manaoag and Binalonan
Telephone / Telegraph
PLDT
Nable Street
Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 25-71
MANAOAG STATION
Telephone # (075) 250
RCPI
A.B. Fernandez Avenue, Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 35-97
PT & T
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 45-53
Branches: Urdaneta, Lingayen, Tayug,
Pozzorubio, Alaminos, San Carlos City, Bolinao
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Branches : Alaminos, Urdaneta, Lingayen, Carmen, Rosales, San Carlos City, Tayug
••• Telecommunications Offices are found in all municipalities
Radio Stations
Dagupan City
DZRD-AM
Dawel
Telephone # (075) 21-55
DWDW-AM
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 42-21
DZWM-AM
Maramba Banker’s Village
Bonoan Road
Telephone # (075) 522-0440
DWKT-FM
5th Floor, Allied Bank Building
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 73-93
DZMQ-AM
A.B. Fernandez East
Telephone # (075) 21-50
DWPR-AM
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # (075) 24-78
DWCM-AM
M.H. del Pilar Street
Telephone # (075) 28-12
DWEC-FM
Arellano Street
Telephone # (075) 25-01
DWMC-AM
Tumana, Rosales
DZWM-AM
Poblacion, Alaminos
Telephone # 552-7010
ABS-CBN RADIO
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Telephone # 523-4748; 522-7056
Weekly Publications
THE SUNDAY PUNCH
Tiongson-Duque Bldg.
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 28-991
THE PANGASINAN EXAMINER
Vicar Hotel
A.B. Fernandez Avenue
Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 23-74
THE REGIONAL EXAMINER
Tandoc Bldg.
Mayombo District
Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 29-11
THE WEEKLY GUARDIAN
Burgos Street
Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 31-75
D. Police
OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR
Philippine National Police
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Lingayen
Telephone # (075) 542-6016
Dagupan City
Caranglaan Sub-Station
Telephone # (075) 45-65
Telephone # (075) 77-24
••• PNP Stations are found in all municipalities
E. TOURISM ORIENTED AGENCIES & ASSOCIATE
PANGASINAN TOURISM COUNCIL
Provincial Capitol
Lingayen
Telephone # 542-7031
LINGAYEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Contact Person : Mrs. Yolanda Cruz
Telephone # (075) 542-6561
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
Provincial Office
Rizal Street Extension
Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 542-6547
DAGUPAN CITY TOURISM COUNCIL
c/o Mayor’s Office
Telephone # (075) 542-2359
WESTERN PANGASINAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
Alaminos, Pangasinan
V.
SCHOOLS AND TRAINING CENTERS THAT OFFER
TOURISM COURSES / SEMINARS
LUZON COLLEGES
Perez Boulevard
Dagupan City
Telephone # (075) 5223547/1623
LYCEUM NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Tapuac
Dagupan City
Telephone # (075)542 41-36/5229546/5239546
Certificate in Hotel and
Restaurant Management
BS Tourism in Hotel and
Restaurant Management
BS in Hotel and Restaurant
Management
BS in Hotel and Restaurant
Management
GREAT PLEBIAN COLLEGE
Alaminos
Telephone # (075) 552-7250
PHIL. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & TECH’LGY.
Calasiao
Telephone # (075) 81-63
2 years certificate
METRO DAGUPAN COLLEGES FOUNDATION
Serafica, Mangaldan
Telephone # (075) 522-6366
(075) 522-6367
* For additional information on Pangasinan, visit URL: http://gov.pangasinan.com
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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
REGIONAL OFFICE I
Martin S. Valera
Rowena B. Calica
Crisanta T. Flores
Evangeline Dadat
Antonio P. Sales
Liane F. Yabut
Angeles Domingo
Gay Nora Marie A. Gapas
Reynaldo Gesmundo
Virginia dela Rosa
Pearl Twinkle Manongdo
Eduardo A. Cabus, Jr.
Thomas Pinasen
Renato Pineda
Edison Cunanan
Regional Director
Supvg. Tourism Operations Officer
Senior Tourism Operations Officer, Promotions
Senior Tourism Operations Officer, Planning
Senior Tourism Operations Officer, Accredittation
Senior Tourism Operations Officer, Administrative
Tourism Operations Officer II
Tourism Operations Officer II
Tourism Operations Officer II
Accountant II
Statistician I
Clerk III
Cmputer Equipment Operator
Driver
Utility
LAOAG CITY SUB-OFFICE
Ma. Milagros Gonzales
Araceli Salem
Senior Tourism Operation Officer, OIC
TOO I
DOT DIRECTORY
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Department of Tourism
Rm. 207, T.M. Kalaw St.
Ermita, Manila
Tel. No. (02)524-6566/523-8411
loc. 197 / 525-6114/524-2345
Fax No. (02)524-8321/521-1088
Airport Fax No. (02)832-1687
E-mail: dotrlsb@info.com.ph
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE
REGION
Department of Tourism
DOT-Complex, Gov. Pack Road
Baguio City
Tel. No. (074)6708 / 7014 / 8844
Fax No.(074) 442-8848
E-mail: dotcar@mozcom.com
REGIONAL OFFICE I
Department of Tourism
Oasis Country Resort
San Fernando City
Telefax: (072)888-2098
Tel. No. (072) 888-2411, 700-5780
E. mail: dotregion.1@sflu.com
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LAOAG SUB-OFFICE
Ilocano Heroes Memorial Hall
Laoag City
Tel. No. (077)772-0467; 771-1473
REGIONAL OFFICE II
Department of Tourism
#29 A Rizal Street,
Centro10
3500 Tuguegarao City,
Cagayan
Telefax No. (078)844-1621
E-mail:dot02@yahoo.com
Website:www.geocities.com
REGIONAL OFFICE III
Department of Tourism
Paskuhan Village
San Fernando, Pampanga
Tel. No. (045)9612665
Telefax: (045)9612612
E-mail: dotr3@sfp.irnet.ph
Website: http://www.irnet.net.ph/dotr3
REGIONAL OFFICE IV
Department of Tourism
Rm. 208 T.M. Kalaw St.
Ermita, Manila
Tel. No. 5241969 / 5241528 /
5238411 local 183
REGIONAL OFFICE V
Department of Tourism
3rd Flr., M. Dy Building
Rizal St., Legaspi City
Tel. No. (052)482-0712 to 3
Fax No. (052)482-0811
E-mail: dotr5@globalink.net.ph
REGIONAL OFFICE VI
Department of Tourism
Western Visayas Tourism Center
Provincial Capitol Ground
Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City
FAX No. (033)3350245
Tel. #s: (033) 3375411 / 3378874
Fax No. 3350245
E-mail: deptour6@iloilo.net
dot6@pop.cbu.skyinet.net
Website: http://www.iloilo.com
BACOLOD SUB-OFFICE
Department of Tourism
Bacolod City Plaza
Bacolod City
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Telefax No. (034)29021
FAX #: (034)433-2853
REGIONAL OFFICE VII
Department of Tourism
G/F, LDM Bldg., Lapu lapu City
6000 Cebu City
Tel. No. (032)2542811/2546077
Fax No. (032)2542711
Airport Tel. #: (032)340-8229
E-mail: dotpabr@cvis.net.ph
dot7@cvis.net.ph
REGIONAL OFFICE VIII
Department of Tourism
Children’s Park
Sen. Enage St.
Tacloban City
Tel. No. (053)3212048/3214333
FAX No. (053) 3255279
E-mail: dotr8@mozcom.com
REGIONAL OFFICE IX
Department of Tourism
Lantaka Hotel, Valderoza St.
Zamboanga City
Tel. No.(062) 9910217 to 8
Fax No. (062)993-0030
E-mail: dotr9@jetlink.com.ph
REGIONAL OFFICE X
Department of Tourism
A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City
Tel No. (08822)726394
Fax No. (08822)723696
E-mail: dot10@cdo.webling.com
Wbsite: http://cdo.webling.com
REGIONAL OFFICE XI
Department of Tourism
Door No. 7
Magsaysay Park Complex
Sta. Ana District, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 2216955
Fax No. (082)2210070
E-mail: dotr11@mozcom.com
REGIONAL OFFICE XII
Department of Tourism
Elizabeth Tan Building
2F COMSE Bldg., Quezon Ave.
9600 Cotabato City
Tel. No. 211110 / 217868
Fax No. 217868
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Area Code - 064
CARAGA REGION XIII
Department of Tourism
# 174 Km. 2
J.C. Aquino Ave.
Butuan City 8600
Tel. No. (085)225-5712
Fax No. (085)341-8413
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