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The national park was created by Presidential Proclamation No. 667, covering an area of 16.76 square kilometres (6.47 sq mi) and signed by President Manuel L. Quezon on January 18, 1940, for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the Philippines and known as the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP). [4]
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The Cape Bolinao Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse in Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines.It was built in 1905 by a trio of American, British and Filipino engineers. [1] [2] Situated at an elevation of 107 meters (351 ft) above sea level, it is the second highest lighthouse in the Philippines next to the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. [2]
This tourist attraction features 123 islands, the majority of which are small in size. The largest island is Cabarruyan Island, which constitutes the municipality of Anda, Pangasinan, followed by Santiago Island at the mouth of the Gulf. The shore from Labrador to San Fabian is characterized by a long grey-sand beach.
Pangasinan: Ilocos Region: In February 2015, the Shrine of Our Lady of The Rosary of Manaoag was elevated to a minor basilica by Pope Francis. [51] Naga Cathedral [52] Naga: Camarines Sur: Bicol Region: The first cathedral built for Naga was founded after the Diocese of Cáceres was established in 1595.
Popular tourist attractions in Pangasinan include the Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos the white-sand beaches of Bolinao and Dasol. Dagupan is known for its Bangus Festival ("Milkfish Festival"). Pangasinan is also known for its mangoes and ceramic oven-baked Puto Calasiao (native rice cake).
Poverty incidence of Dagupan 5 10 15 20 2000 16.89 2003 10.82 2006 15.70 2009 13.93 2012 5.96 2015 9.21 2018 9.19 2021 14.40 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Dagupan is the economic center of Pangasinan. As a major regional hub, many people in Pangasinan and nearby provinces commute to the city during the day; this causes the city's daytime population to rise and cause traffic in parts ...