Difference between revisions of "Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines"

*The Land Area of Alaminos (as of 2007, in hectares)= 16,426

*The Land Area of Alaminos (as of 2007, in hectares)= 16,426

*The city of Alaminos is within [[Cities_of_the_philippines_in_Region_I|Region I]]

*The city of Alaminos is within [[Cities_of_the_philippines_in_Region_I|Region I]]

*The City of Alaminos claims to be the home to the Hundred Islands National Park, the very first national park in the Philippines. It is also the heart of Western Pangasinan, its center of commerce, finance, education, industry and services.

*The City of Alaminos claims to be the home to the Hundred Islands National Park, the very first national park in the Philippines. It is also the heart of Western Pangasinan, its center of commerce, finance, education, industry and services.

Alaminos City is bounded by the municipalities of [[Sual, Pangasinan, Philippines|Sual]], [[Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines|Bani]], and [[Mabini, Pangasinan, Philippines|Mabini]].

Alaminos City is bounded by the municipalities of [[Sual, Pangasinan, Philippines|Sual]], [[Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines|Bani]], and [[Mabini, Pangasinan, Philippines|Mabini]].

A new international airport will soon be built near the city to service the local area

A new international airport will soon be built near the city to service the local area

==History of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==History of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

Alaminos used to be a part of Bolinao which was one of the nine towns in the northernmost part of Zambales. A certain Suyang led a group of Zambals in search for a greener pasture. The group journeyed north from the mountains of Zambales, their native land. Eventually, they came upon a shoreline and decided to settle there. Fishing became their main source of livelihood. They named their settlement after their leader—Suyang.

Alaminos used to be a part of Bolinao which was one of the nine towns in the northernmost part of Zambales. A certain Suyang led a group of Zambals in search for a greener pasture. The group journeyed north from the mountains of Zambales, their native land. Eventually, they came upon a shoreline and decided to settle there. Fishing became their main source of livelihood. They named their settlement after their leader—Suyang.

==People of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==People of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Businesses in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Businesses in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Schools in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Schools in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

*Each Barangay has its own Elementary School

*Each Barangay has its own Elementary School

*Alaminos National High School

*Alaminos National High School

==Economy of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Economy of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

*If you have an article that talks about the improvement of the economy of Alaminos City you can post that article here. If you come across any news item that talks about the economy of Alaminos City, you may post it here. Of course you have to reference the writer of the article. Any improvement to transportation, power and service usually improves the economy of the community, so go ahead and report that too.

*If you have an article that talks about the improvement of the economy of Alaminos City you can post that article here. If you come across any news item that talks about the economy of Alaminos City, you may post it here. Of course you have to reference the writer of the article. Any improvement to transportation, power and service usually improves the economy of the community, so go ahead and report that too.

==Natural Resources of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Natural Resources of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Tourists Attractions of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Tourists Attractions of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

===Hundred Islands National Park===

===Hundred Islands National Park===

Sparkling like diamonds, the waters glisten as the sun’s golden rays touch the pristine sea. Delightful in one’s eyes is the powdery blue sky casting a bright gleam beneath. The spread of white sand shimmers against the stream that changes hue—from emerald green to turquoise and azure—as the briny deep goes unfathomable.

Sparkling like diamonds, the waters glisten as the sun’s golden rays touch the pristine sea. Delightful in one’s eyes is the powdery blue sky casting a bright gleam beneath. The spread of white sand shimmers against the stream that changes hue—from emerald green to turquoise and azure—as the briny deep goes unfathomable.

From downtown Alaminos City, a breezy tricycle ride brings you to barangay Lucap and The Don Gonzalo Montemayor wharf. At the wharf, one can already have a sight of the inviting islands and the best way to get there is by chartered boat. The port can serve as a parking lot for a fee. Outrigger motorized boats can be rented here to ferry you to a cluster of islands and islets collectively known as the Hundred Islands.

From downtown Alaminos City, a breezy tricycle ride brings you to barangay Lucap and The Don Gonzalo Montemayor wharf. At the wharf, one can already have a sight of the inviting islands and the best way to get there is by chartered boat. The port can serve as a parking lot for a fee. Outrigger motorized boats can be rented here to ferry you to a cluster of islands and islets collectively known as the Hundred Islands.

===Coral Reefs of Alaminos City===

===Coral Reefs of Alaminos City===

The Philippines is blessed with a thriving marine ecosystem, supported by reefs and mangrove forests. And the Hundred Islands National Park, the first Natural Park in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, is no exception. Its alluring cerulean waters, strewn with 123 islets, is also home to the fragile and diverse jewels of the Philippine Sea – the Coral Reefs. They shelter, feed and protect a copious number of sea creatures of the Park. They also aid the 123 islets in protecting the city’s coast from the impact of waves. Their hard and soft corals with awe-inspiring forms and interesting hues that glistened mystically in the deep, creates a magical underwater vista. Divers and snorkelers can have the time of their lives gliding over it and beside the many magnificent fishes and other sea creatures.

The Philippines is blessed with a thriving marine ecosystem, supported by reefs and mangrove forests. And the Hundred Islands National Park, the first Natural Park in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, is no exception. Its alluring cerulean waters, strewn with 123 islets, is also home to the fragile and diverse jewels of the Philippine Sea – the Coral Reefs. They shelter, feed and protect a copious number of sea creatures of the Park. They also aid the 123 islets in protecting the city’s coast from the impact of waves. Their hard and soft corals with awe-inspiring forms and interesting hues that glistened mystically in the deep, creates a magical underwater vista. Divers and snorkelers can have the time of their lives gliding over it and beside the many magnificent fishes and other sea creatures.

Now, the Park is on its way up to recovery and tourists who would immerse themselves in a diving or snorkeling underwater exploration beneath its revitalized waters, would find it beginning to breath in the scent of its old health and magnificence, supported by both natural and artificial reefs.  

Now, the Park is on its way up to recovery and tourists who would immerse themselves in a diving or snorkeling underwater exploration beneath its revitalized waters, would find it beginning to breath in the scent of its old health and magnificence, supported by both natural and artificial reefs.  

===Caves of Alaminos City===

===Caves of Alaminos City===

Marvel at some extraordinary caves at the Hundred Islands which many scientists believed echo the underlying evolutionary processes that until these times create a dazzling and mesmering aura of a breathing earth. Today, up to ten caves have been identified and some were named based on some myths, legends and the stone formation.  

Marvel at some extraordinary caves at the Hundred Islands which many scientists believed echo the underlying evolutionary processes that until these times create a dazzling and mesmering aura of a breathing earth. Today, up to ten caves have been identified and some were named based on some myths, legends and the stone formation.  

Given this, projects will be undertaken to protect and manage these caves which are part of the Hundred Islands National Park to make this place an eco-tourism facility, marine sanctuary and a rich historical destination for everyone.

Given this, projects will be undertaken to protect and manage these caves which are part of the Hundred Islands National Park to make this place an eco-tourism facility, marine sanctuary and a rich historical destination for everyone.

===Bolo Beach Alaminos City===

===Bolo Beach Alaminos City===

Ten kilometers from the City, lies a weekend destination that is rapidly increasing in popularity. Highly accessible, Bolo beach has become a favorite getaway for families and barkadas who feel the need to unwind or just catch up on bonding sessions. Its long, horseshoe-shaped beach and shallow waters is a spacious and inviting playground for children and a refreshing retreat for adults, combined. The coarsely formed rock formations near the shore are given new looks with the ingenuity of the folks residing near or on the beach. They topped these rough, blank rocks with colored, smaller rocks, creating an instant work of art.

Ten kilometers from the City, lies a weekend destination that is rapidly increasing in popularity. Highly accessible, Bolo beach has become a favorite getaway for families and barkadas who feel the need to unwind or just catch up on bonding sessions. Its long, horseshoe-shaped beach and shallow waters is a spacious and inviting playground for children and a refreshing retreat for adults, combined. The coarsely formed rock formations near the shore are given new looks with the ingenuity of the folks residing near or on the beach. They topped these rough, blank rocks with colored, smaller rocks, creating an instant work of art.

You can gather your fun-hungry troops and relax on the beach’s wooden sheds and cottages, complete with picnic tables and videoke equipment for all-out entertainment. Or, amp up the fun factor by renting the “rock shed” being developed in the area. These rock sheds are really rock formations on the water that were slightly flattened and furnished with rustic benches and tables, and a videoke, kind of Bolo’s version of floating huts.

You can gather your fun-hungry troops and relax on the beach’s wooden sheds and cottages, complete with picnic tables and videoke equipment for all-out entertainment. Or, amp up the fun factor by renting the “rock shed” being developed in the area. These rock sheds are really rock formations on the water that were slightly flattened and furnished with rustic benches and tables, and a videoke, kind of Bolo’s version of floating huts.

===Giant Clams/Taklobos===

===Giant Clams/Taklobos===

A part of the diverse marine ecosystem that was largely affected by the depletion of the coral reefs in the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) was the Giant Clams, locally known as taklobos. This marine resource regarded as the world’s largest bivalve mollusks, their shell length extending over a meter and can weigh over 225 kg, is the faithful ally of the coral reef in supporting the marine life in the Park. Its massive size and interesting hues that gleamed underwater proved to be a magnificent attraction, marveled at by visiting tourists who either dive or snorkel in the area. Its soft flesh is coveted the world over for its delectability.  

A part of the diverse marine ecosystem that was largely affected by the depletion of the coral reefs in the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) was the Giant Clams, locally known as taklobos. This marine resource regarded as the world’s largest bivalve mollusks, their shell length extending over a meter and can weigh over 225 kg, is the faithful ally of the coral reef in supporting the marine life in the Park. Its massive size and interesting hues that gleamed underwater proved to be a magnificent attraction, marveled at by visiting tourists who either dive or snorkel in the area. Its soft flesh is coveted the world over for its delectability.  

A new surge of hope dawned on HINP through the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI). They greatly help the City in rehabilitating this vital marine gem, replanting them in parts of the park, which is currently strictly protected. No diver or snorkeler is allowed in those parts. With this revitalization, valuable marine food resources are given new lives, ensuring a continuing dynamic marine ecosystem for the Park. With the joint efforts of UPMIS and Alaminos City, the Giant Clams would soon flourish and aid in the City’s goal of a fully restored Hundred Islands National Park, with a thriving marine life and ready to thrust forward the city’s economy and tourism potential.

A new surge of hope dawned on HINP through the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI). They greatly help the City in rehabilitating this vital marine gem, replanting them in parts of the park, which is currently strictly protected. No diver or snorkeler is allowed in those parts. With this revitalization, valuable marine food resources are given new lives, ensuring a continuing dynamic marine ecosystem for the Park. With the joint efforts of UPMIS and Alaminos City, the Giant Clams would soon flourish and aid in the City’s goal of a fully restored Hundred Islands National Park, with a thriving marine life and ready to thrust forward the city’s economy and tourism potential.

==Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Your Story about Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

==Your Story about Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines==

Message from the Mayor of Alaminos:<br>

Message from the Mayor of Alaminos:<br>

Mayor Hernani A. Braganza<br>

Mayor Hernani A. Braganza<br>

Philippines, a better world.<br>

Philippines, a better world.<br>