Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines

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The Land Area of Alaminos (as of 2007, in hectares)= 16,426
The city of Alaminos is within 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.
It has 39 barangays
16.1603° N, 119.9803° E - Alaminos, Pangasinan, Coordinates

Alaminos City is bounded by the municipalities of Sual, Bani, and Mabini.

Hundred Islands National Park, a tourism destination composed of 123 small islands, is located off the coast Barangay Lucap, Alaminos City.

The Communist Party of the Philippines was founded by Jose Maria Sison in a remote barangay of Dulacac on December 26, 1968.

The city was one of those badly hit in May 2009 by Typhoon Emong which damaged a lot of houses in Alaminos, including the roof of the main Church. Several organizations were asking for donations and aid to help in restoring the town back to its former self.

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

source: wikipedia

From downtown Alaminos City take the San Jose Dr. and go No./East towards the Lingayen Gulf and you will come to the Port of Alaminos. To the east of the port is the Hundred Islands National Park. At the port you can charter any boat for a great tour.

List of the 17 Regions in the Philippines
National - Capital Region ● I - Ilocos ● II - Cagayan ● III - C. Luzon ● IV-A - Calabarzon ● IV-B - Mimaropa ● V - Bicol ● VI - W. Visayas ● VII - C. Visayas ● VIII - E. Visayas ● IX - Zamboanga ● X - N. Mindanao ● XI - Davao ● XII - Soccsksargen ● XIII - Caraga ● XIV - CAR ● XV - BARMM

Within these 17 regions in the Philippines, there are 42,027 barangays, 1486 municipalities, 148 cities, 82 provinces. It has a democratic form of government and the freedom of speech is upheld by law. English is the "lingua franca" and is the mode of instruction in all high schools, colleges and universities. Laws and contracts are written in English.

Minimize corruption and maximize prosperity with a Guarantee of One Senator per Region. They divided the Philippines into REGIONS, but kept SENATORIAL representation national with no accountability to any regions.. No wonder many regions remain poor. Petition for a regional senatorial election. All regions will have senatorial representation.

The Philippines has been a "decentralized" form of government since 1991, contrary to what most Filipinos think. Ever since the creation of Republic Act 7160, each LGU is responsible for its own domain. Even the smallest LGU the barangay creates its own Budget. It is not dependent on handouts from the city, municipality or province. "IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!", it does not exist anymore. The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. "Budgetary planning has been DECENTRALIZED since 1991". It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.

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.

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List of Municipalities in the Pangasinan province within Region I in the Republic of The Philippines
Agno || Aguilar || Alcala || Anda || Asingan || Balungao || Bani || Basista || Bautista || Bayambang || Binalonan || Binmaley || Bolinao || Bugallon || Burgos || Calasiao || Dasol || Infanta || Labrador || Laoac || Lingayen (Capital) || Mabini || Malasiqui || Manaoag || Mangaldan || Mangatarem || Mapandan || Natividad || Pozorrubio || Rosales || San Fabian || San Jacinto || San Manuel || San Nicolas || San Quintin || Santa Barbara || Santa Maria || Santo Tomas || Sison || Sual || Tayug || Umingan || Urbiztondo || Villasis
Cities in the Province of Pangasinan: Alaminos City || Dagupan City || San Carlos City || Urdaneta City

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Herbal Medicine, Heals Naturally and Maintains good health! Allows us to live Long and Prosper! We are one with Flora. Throughout time humans and the animal kingdom have relied on the healing power of herbs. We used them in several ways: we have ingested them, rubbed them on our bodies, bathed in them, even used them in our cooking to flavor our foods.Herbal Medicine, Heals Naturally and Maintains good health! Allows us to live Long and Prosper!

We are one with Flora. Throughout time humans and the animal kingdom have relied on the healing power of herbs. We used them in several ways: we have ingested them, rubbed them on our bodies, bathed in them, even used them in our cooking to flavor our foods.

Seal of Alaminos City

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Alaminos City Hall

Panoramic View of Alaminos City from the Hills

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Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and dietary ingredients are prohibited from marketing products that are adulterated or misbranded. That means that these firms are responsible for evaluating the safety and labeling of their products before marketing to ensure that they meet all the requirements of DSHEA and FDA regulations.

Alaminos Rock

Watch Tower Lucap Alaminos City

Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion.

But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened .

Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions.

Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE?
Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace?

WHY??

There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance:

The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice.
The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

Downtown Alaminos City

St. Joseph Cathedral, Poblacion, Alaminos

Alaminos, Province of Pangasinan, Philippines

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Updated: February 5, 2024

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History of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines

Source: The LGU of Alaminos City: www.alaminoscity.gov.ph

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.

Suyang (already existing as a barrio of Bolinao as residents have known), located on a large mountain base, was reestablished by Don Gaspar Montoya, Don Nicolas de San Jose, Don Domingo de Guzman, Don Nicolas Purificacion and others. It was a beautiful plain which offered a beautiful panorama surrounded by enchanting forests interposed alternately in its verdant fields. The barrio rose approximately to a height of some 15 or 20 meters above sea level.

In 1735, the people of Barrio Suyang built their church, convent and a tribunal house. They subscribed voluntarily for the acquisition of the image of the Patriarch St. Joseph as patron of the barrio. At first, the settlers considered their new home a paradise. Aside from the bounty that the sea brought them, the place commands a panoramic view of Capurwapurwan and Cabaruyan Islands (Hundred Islands and Anda, respectively).

Unfortunately, after a brief period of time, the settlers found the place not suited for habitation. Typhoons frequented the area, continuous pestilence of their livestock was observed which give them a notion that this was caused by evil spirits. These events made the settlers decide to look for another place to occupy.

It was in 1737 that the transfer of the said barrio took place. The people brought along with them, the image of Patriarch St. Joseph (their patron saint), together with all the furnishings and fixtures of the church, the town hall, private houses and other buildings. The new site was named Casborran (perhaps pertaining to the plants that robustly abound in the area) by the inhabitants.

The barrio was located on a high level site approximately one meter above sealevel. The place has a clayey soil and with no irrigation facilities. The water from the wells was brackish and was unfit for drinking.

In 1744, a delegate of the Superior Government of the Philippines made a visit to Barrio Casboran. The inhabitants therein took the opportunity of presenting a petition to convert the barrio into an independent town. It was, however, in 1747 when the petition was approved converting the same into a town independent from its mother town, Bolinao.

The material progress and prosperity of the new town enticed several prominent citizens of Dagupan, Pangasinan to migrate to the place. Among them were: Don Andres Ballesteros, Don Antonio Nicolas and Don Diego Ballesteros. These three prominent migrants were accompanied by Francisco Aquino and Jose Garcia of Lingayen. These group of migrants offered their cooperation with the people of Casborran which resulted to an agreement with the following conditions:

People of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines

Total Population of Alaminos City as of 2020 Census= 99,397
Total Population of Alaminos City as of 2015 Census= 89,708
Total Population of Alaminos City (as of Aug 1, 2007 Census)= 79,788
- The number of Registered Voters in Alaminos as of (2010) per COMELEC= 43,896

Elected Government Officials of Alaminos City, Philippines

The Sangguniang Panlungsod is composed of the City (Municipality) Vice-Mayor as Presiding Officer, regular Sanggunian members (Councilors), the President of the Association of Barangay Captains and the President of the Sangguniang Kabataan.

They shall exercise and perform the legislative powers and duties as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. Shall consider and conduct thorough study all matters brought to their attention and consequently pass resolutions, enact ordinances and to introduce recommendations.

Budget of Municipalities and Cities: The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. It has been decentralized since 1991. It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem. "IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!".

Absolutely NO need for FEDERALISM. It is a ploy to give the Bangsamoro an Islamic State and finance the religion of Islam. It violates the constitution's "separation of church and state". We need a representation of a MINIMUM of one SENATOR per REGION..
Contrary to Pres. Duterte's ranting (July 2019): Elected public officials can't be suspended by the DILG or the office of the president unless an official complaint has been filed. Republic Act 7160 chapter 4.

Elected officials of Alaminos City, Pangasinan for the term of 2022-2025

Representative: Arthur "Art" F. Celeste

Mayor : Arth Bryan "Bryan" Caasi Celeste

Vice-Mayor : Jan Marionne "Ion" Ramirez Fontelera

Councilor : Michelle Sison Segundera
Councilor : Carolyn Dizon-Sison
Councilor : Arthur Caasi Celeste, Jr.
Councilor : Verna San Diego Rabago
Councilor : Apple Joy Bacay-Tolentino
Councilor : Joselito "Jojo" De Ocampo Fontelera
Councilor : Raul "Kap Bacay" Bielza Bacay
Councilor : Dahlia Malquerido De Leon
Councilor : Oscar Areola Boling
Councilor : Kelvin Theus Ontar Humilde

Elected officials of Alaminos City, Pangasinan for the term of 2019-2022

Mayor of Alaminos City: CELESTE, BRYAN (NP) 22,498
Vice-Mayor of Alaminos City: PEREZ, ANTON (NP) 33,509
Councilors of Alaminos City:

BACAY, APPLE (NP) 25,568
DIZON-SISON, CAROL (NP) 24,788
SISON-SEGUNDERA, MICHELLE (NP) 23,717
FONTELERA, JOJO (NP) 21,506
RADOC, BAN (NP) 20,855
RABAGO, VERNA (NP) 18,823
BOLING, OSCAR (PDPLBN) 17,041
RANOY, FROEBEL (NP) 16,691
DE LEON, DAHLIA (NP) 16,521
DE CASTRO, ALFRED FELIX (NP) 16,441

Elected officials of Alaminos City, Pangasinan for the term of 2016-2019

Mayor of Alaminos City: Arthur Del Fierro Celeste
Vice-Mayor of Alaminos City: Anton Perez
Councilors of Alaminos City:

Apple Bacay
Jojo Fontelera
Carolyn Sison
Margielou Orange Humilde
Alfred Felix De Castro
Fina Gabriel
Rany De Leon
Lito Rabago
Ban Radoc
Probil Ranoy

Elected officials of Alaminos City, Pangasinan for the term of 2013-2016

Mayor of Alaminos City: Celeste, Arthur Del Fierro - NATIONALIST PEOPLES' COALITION
Vice-Mayor of Alaminos City: Aquino, Earl James Cabrito - LIBERAL PARTY
Councilors of Alaminos City:

Perez, Jose Antonio Miguel Yatco
Bacay, Joseph Taganao
Fontelera, Jan Marionne Ramirez
Humilde, Margielou Orange Doria
De Leon, Rany Soriano
Boling, Oscar Areola
Gabriel, Rufina Jimenez
Rabago, Perlito Verzola
Isla, Fatima Ann Sison
Go, Orlando Ramos

Elected officials of Alaminos City, Pangasinan for the term of 2010-2013

Barangay's power and authority: A must read for all barangay officials

This is the "Barangay Code of the Philippines".

A Barangay Clearance is NEEDED in order to get a Business License.
So why is the barangay name not in most business addresses?
Ask your Barangay Captain/Chairman to create a Resolution to make it mandatory to put the barangay name in all Business addresses.

Every Government Unit in the Philippines is within a Barangay. The municipal hall, city hall, the provincial capitol building, and even the Malacañang Palace where the president resides is within a Barangay.

The barangay has power and authority over its domain. The improvement of the barangay rests on the barangay officials. The barangay chairman, the barangay council and the local businessmen forge the prosperity of the barangay. Not the president of the Philippines, senate, nor congress. Not the governor of the province, not the mayor nor council of the municipality or city. Poor barangays stay poor because of weak and/or ignorant(uninformed) barangay leaders.

When roads or any infrastructure need to be built, improved or repaired, all the barangay officials have to do is make a resolution and present it to the city or municipality council. The resolution will force the city/municipal council or responsible government office to hear the legitimate demands. "The squeaky wheel gets the grease."

Each city or municipality is represented by the "barangay association or federation". The elected president of the Association of Barangay Council and the President of Kabataan (SK) association each have a seat in the City/Municipality council. Their powers are the same and equal to the elected city/municipality councilors. They are there to help lobby the demands of the barangays. They are not there just to collect a big salary and rub elbows with the regular elected city/municipality council, but to also represent the needs of the barangays.

The duties of the barangay officials are specifically written in Chapter III(Punong Barangay) and Chapter IV (The Sangguniang Barangay). Read it..

Practically anything that has to do with the barangay, the barangay officials have a say on it and most likely the authority over it. The majority of the barangay officials are not aware of their duties and power. They depend on the city council or mayor. The elected barangay officials are afraid of the mayor and city/municipality's "Sangguniang Panlungsod". They are in fear of being ousted or removed from office. The truth is, the "Sangguniang Panlungsod" does not have the power to remove or suspend any elected barangay officials from office. Only the COURT OF LAW can do this (judicial branch of the government). Elected public officials can't be suspended by the DILG or the office of the president unless an official complaint has been filed, there must be proof and there must be due process. Republic Act 7160 chapter 4, Section 60. Information is power. Be informed. Do not be intimidated by the president, senator, congressman, governor, mayor, vice-mayor, or councilors. Do your job.

The control of traffic is not up to the city council or chief of police. It is controlled by the barangay. If the barangay needs traffic enforcers, the barangay can make a resolution to demand it from the city or municipality council. When the electric coop or the water district do not maintain their lines, the barangay can directly demand for the maintenance from the utility companies. No need to wait for city council.

The citizens also has the power to make demands to the barangay officials. In case the officials get blinded. Simply file an official complaint with the barangay secretary naming the Punong barangay as the respondent representing the barangay.

If the power lines are sagging, don't go to the power company, go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the power company.

If the water lines are busted, don't wait for the water company, go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the water company.

If the potholes in the road are not fixed, don't wait for the The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), go to the barangay office. Ask the barangay for a DEMAND resolution against the DPWH.

Are you beginning to get the point?

Cleaning the shorelines, drainage systems, streets, rivers, and parks within your barangay is YOUR responsibility. You are accountable for this. It is not the responsibility of the City/Municipality officials. The citizens and officials of the barangay are responsible. Stop blaming others.

BUDGET: As far as the preparation for the budget expenditures, it starts at the barangay level, then moves on to cities, municipalities, provinces and regions. The barangays need to exercise their authority. They need to put their yearly budget together for their administration and future projects. The majority of the barangays leave this job to the municipality and city. This is so wrong. Then when the budget doesn't come or is lacking, they complain.
The budget for the barangays does go to the City or Municipality, but simply for holding and later distribution. The city or municipality DOES NOT approve the budget. It was already approved by congress. The city or municipality simply "distributes" the approved budget.
The bureau of internal revenue is in cahoots to subdue the barangays, municipalities and provinces. They call the rightful shares to the taxes collected as "Internal Revenue Allotment Dependency". It is not a dependency. It is the lawful and rightful share of the LGU as specified in "TITLE III, SHARES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN THE PROCEEDS OF NATIONAL TAXES, CHAPTER I, Allotment of Internal Revenue Taxes, Section 284."
"IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!", it does not exist anymore. The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. "Budgetary planning has been DECENTRALIZED since 1991". It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.
DURING ELECTIONS: Where do City and Municipality politicians go to campaign? They seek the support of the Barangay officials. They plead to the barangay folks for the votes. Even the candidate for president. But after the election they ignore you. Do not ever forget the power of the barangay.

Ignorance keeps the pinoys thinking that Manila rules. Be informed, be educated and make your barangay prosper.

Absolutely NO need for FEDERALISM. It is a ploy to give the Bangsamoro an Islamic State where the religion of Islam is financed by the Philippine government. Bangsamoro will be a HOMELAND not for all Filipinos but for only the Muslim Filipinos. It violates the constitution's "separation of church and state". Religion is always good for the people but it should never be embraced or financed by government. Tax exemption is not tantamount to financing. Every non-profit organization is tax-exempt.

Businesses in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines

How to Improve Your Business and Livelihood

The Philippine Livelihood Program: The Philippine government provides several programs to enhance the livelihood of the Filipino people. The department of Science and Technology through its Technology Research Center (TRC) regurlarly conducts various types of hands-on and personalized training programs.

DOST - Website
UPLiFT stands for Urban Program for Livelihood Finance and Training. - Website
DSWD Pro-poor and Livelihood Programs - Website

Take a picture of your Business (from a Sari-Sari Store to a Mega Mall). Upload that picture here in zamboanga.com and that picture can immediately be your business webpage. It is that easy. Here are two examples of how a picture becomes the webpage of the business: FHM Garden Grill and Catering and ABC Shopping Center

Give your business a good description. Add your address and contact number if available.

Possible Businesses

Auto, Trucks, Motorcycle and Bicycle dealers
Banks, Lending Firms, Pawnshops, and Financial Institutions
Clinics, Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals
Pharmacies, Drug Stores, Agri-Vets
Convenient Stores, Hardware and Supplies, General Stores, Sari-Sari Stores, Internet-Cafes
Department Stores and Appliance Stores
Supermarket, wet market, Fish Markets
Hotels, Motels, Pension Houses, Boarding houses and Resorts
Repair Shops: Shoe repair, Cellphone, Bikes (bicycles), motorcycles etc...
Restaurants, Carenderias, Coffee Shops, and Bakeries (Bakeshops)
Salons, Spas, Beauty Shops and Barber Shops
Gas Stations, Water Stations, Propane Stations

Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines

If you have real estate property, whether its commercial, residential, farm land, or just an empty lot in Alaminos City, you can list that property for free. Click to VIEW, EDIT, or ADD Realty Listings.
You can list your House and lot or farm land for sale or lease for free here.
If you are a real estate developer, you can list your subdivision, condominiums, high rises, apartment complexes, shopping strips or malls, open market developments here for Free.

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

The name of your church, mosque, or place of worship can be listed in this community page. Take a picture of the facade of your church or place of worship and it can be posted here. We can even provide you with a free webpage. You can enter the data (story about your place of worship) here yourself, email the information or pictures to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or via Facebook.

FILIPINOS WAKE UP! THE TAXES YOU PAID ARE USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO EXCLUSIVELY FINANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM.
Freedom of religion, yes. Equality, yes. But no favoritism.

Masjid Angullia, Pogo, Alaminos City, Philippines

Schools in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines

Take a picture of your school building(s) and send your pictures via email to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or message me via Facebook. I will then post the pictures in this page.

Due to Covid19: Pursuant to the instructions of President Roa Duterte, and as recommended by the DepEd, classes for the year 2021-2022 will be opened but will be monitored.

List of schools: >>> click

PUBLIC NOTICE: Why pretend that the National language of the Philippines is Tagalog? It should be English. To be a Teacher, doctor, lawyer, engineer, architect, nurse, computer technician; what books do you learn from? English books of course. All your tests are in English. The constitution of the Philippines is written in English. All the laws and new laws introduced by congress are in English. For that matter, you can't be a teacher in a school system unless you know English. The "Licensure Exam for Teachers" is in ENGLISH! Who are these people forcing Tagalog down our throats? Tagalog is simply one of the many dialects of the Philippines. Keep your dialects but learn and be fluent and proficient in ENGLISH.

Each Barangay has its own Elementary School
Alaminos National High School

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.

Jobs in Alaminos City

If you have a job available and that job is within Alaminos City, Philippines, you may go ahead and Insert your job offer.
Remember to be as descriptive as possible and to post your Company name, Contact person, physical address, email address and Phone number.
Post expiration of Job Application. Go ahead and Click HERE to Insert your job offer in the "Jobs in Alaminos City" page.

Natural Resources of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines

Protect the environment

Sewer Systems of the Philippines

It is sad but true that as of the year 2012 the rivers of the Philippines continue to be the #1 Sewer Systems of the Philippines.

Protect & Save the Rivers. Do not let your sewer drain into the river. Your community can be the first to initiate this project.
Build your riverbank protection with a built-in gutter system. Reforest within Ten Years - Guaranteed!

Plant More Trees

Let us plant more trees in every barangay in the entire Philippines. It does not make any difference if the barangay is urban, partially urban or rural; we need more trees. Trees will prevent erosion, provide oxygen, prevent green house effect, and even a place of business for the shade tree mechanic.

The Philippines is a tropical country and practically anything will grow. The DENR has the planting trees project that goes on every year. Lots of picture taking for the media. Planting trees one by one is the "human" way of doing it. This individual planting of trees is good if done to "line" the roads and highways with trees or along fences or property divisions, or if you have a plantation.

To reforest the nation of the Philippines we have to plant trees the "mother nature" way. Sow the seeds during the rainy season. Go deep into "bald" forests and plant trees by sowing seeds. If there's not enough volunteers to do this, use the military helicopters to fly over the designated areas and sow the seeds.

Guaranteed within a few years, The Philippines will be lush again. >>Read More

Save The Rivers in the Philippines. They are Dying.

We are using our rivers as our sewer system. If you ask a Filipino, "Are the Filipinos a clean people?" The answer is an automatic, "Yes!". However, the Filipinos are suffering from the same disease or attitude as most people do, and that is the "NIMBY" disease or "NIMBY" attitude. (NIMBY) Not In My Back Yard. So it is OK to dump my garbage and sewer there. Not mine! Someone else will take care of it.

This attitude is killing our rivers. Your great-grandparents, grandparents or parents were once proud to tell the stories of how they enjoyed swimming in the river behind your house or nearby. However, you can't say the same or tell the same stories to your kids or grand kids. Why? Because your generation is killing the river.

Contact:

Secretary Roy Cimatu - since May 8, 2017
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
+63-2-929-6626
osec@denr.gov.ph

Potable Water

We have so much water in the Philippines and yet very little to drink.

Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Instead of relying too much on Diesel fuel and Coal to generate the majority of Philippine's Electrical energy Supply, we can concentrate more on renewable and sustainable source of energy such as: Hydro Power, Solar Power, and Wind Power and thermal energy conversion. We have too many black outs.

Tourists Attractions of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines

Help us post some interesting pictures. This will help boost the local economy of the community. Anything that is unique or anything that stands out in your community may be a tourist attraction.
Landmarks are usually photographed a lot by visitors. Send your pictures via email to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or via Facebook.

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.

A stroll along the beach ends up with a dip into the soothing warm waters. Colorful tropical fish glide in somewhat orchestrated manner among a many coral gardens. Out of the water, discovery envelopes that it is not only one isle but a throng of numerous islands ambling along each other.

The count, even greater (actually 124 at low tide and 123 at high tide), sums up the grouping of isles scattered incidentally along Lingayen Gulf, many of which are still unexplored.

Covering an area of 1,844 hectares, the islands are believed to be some two million years old. According to certain folklore, the islands were tears of a primeval giant who lost his ladylove. Others tell of tall-tale of mermaids that once inhabited its seas.

Getting to 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.

article from: The City government of Alaminos

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.

Sadly, these gems became endangered in the Philippines and some parts of the world and started to sink in a deplorable state, a trend that local and foreign scientists believe maybe irreversible. With the onslaught of dynamite and cyanide fishing, aggravated by neglect and increase in population, the Park finally met the same plight.

However, decisive programs that target the rehabilitation and restoration of the splendor of these beautiful and vital water resources have been implemented. Artificial reefs were introduced in parts of the Park, where the corals are quite depleted. Hope became strong at the frequent visits of fishes, which eventually settled in or near the area of the artificial reefs. Just like the natural reefs, they will serve as vital breeding grounds for the sea creatures, so they could again flourish and replenish the Park’s resources. And the City is committed in securing the protection of these new treasures.

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.

article from: The City government of Alaminos

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.

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.

article from: The City government of Alaminos

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.

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.

article from: The City government of Alaminos

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.

Sadly, they began to be wiped out through the indiscriminate harvesting of people who intends to profit from selling them as delicacies, and as decorations in aquariums and home ornaments. This was made even worse by illegal fishing.

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.

article from: The City government of Alaminos

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

In the Philippines a fiesta is usually celebrated in barrios or barangays. It is the official holiday of the LGU, the barangay. Filipinos love fiestas. It is a time for joy and celebration. A fiesta is of Spanish origin and is usually commemorated in association with a christian patron saint. Most barangays whose population have been clustered by Muslims(Moros) and their population is more than that of the Christians, the celebration of the fiesta have been cancelled and replaced with the Hari Raya or Eid al-Fitr.

The cities or municipalities usually have yearly festivals where all the barangays participate. The cities or municipalities hold contests for the best floats in parades.

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Message from the Mayor of Alaminos:
Mayor Hernani A. Braganza
Be with us...
as we recapture the magic of the Hundred Islands, restore a marine ecosystem, and build a sustainable local economy

Welcome to the City of Alaminos, the city of the Hundred Islands. We invite you to be a part of a balanced, sustainable development model that is beginning to happen.

Alaminos is 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.

We are a new city, barely four years old, but we already have the fourth largest economy in Pangasinan, itself the largest province in the Philippines in terms of population.

We are growing rapidly, but this growth needs to be stimulated and managed well. Growth comes from increasing trade and commerce, but this tends to benefit a few - mostly traders, middlemen and shop owners. The city government also pump primes the local economy through funds received from the national government, but this breeds fiscal dependence. We need a more sustainable source of growth.

Broader participation of our people, including the poorer segments in productive economic activities, is sustainable. A challenge we are faced with, therefore, is how to stimulate our people, specially the poor to participate in economic activities so they can benefit more from growth and development. A third of our 6,000 families are classified as indigents.

But this is only one of the challenges facing us today.

The Hundred Islands National Park was once the premier land and sea tourism destination in the province of Pangasinan, indeed in the entire Luzon mainland. Its miniaturized representation of the diversity of the Philippine Islands has captured the imagination of Filipinos and foreigners alike.

But we have suffered setbacks in the past decade, due to the emergence of many alternative destinations in the south, some boasting of unparalleled beach quality. Previous captive markets such as personnel from American military bases in Clark, Pampanga and Subic, Zambales have also gone, with the closure of these bases in the early nineties. Our tourism industry slumped.

Displaced communities, once benefiting from tourism, exerted pressure on the marine resources of the Hundred Islands for livelihood. Illegal fishing activities proliferated and the fragile marine habitats were scraped. Now the once thriving marine sanctuary and national park, which supports the Lingayen Gulf large marine ecosystem, is threatened.

But we are determined to bring back the magic of the Hundred Islands, and its underwater life.

We have put together a Coastal Resources Management Program, which combines rehabilitation, conservation, protection, stewardship, responsible use and economic alternatives to restore the health of the marine ecosystem.

We are also repositioning the Hundred Islands. A marine theme park, fish sanctuaries, inter-island floating “bridges”, a living Marine Institute, an “adopt-an-island” scheme, and other innovative programs will infuse a new magic into the islands. The park will no longer be just a sand and sea destination. It will also be an ecological theme park with educational value. And adventure, too. It will be unique, and unparalleled once more. It is, after all, the largest marine sanctuary in the Philippines.

Agricultural development is also a challenge we are confronting squarely. Close to 80% of our lands are arable, and yet we are self sufficient only in rice. Two thirds of our households are farming but, three fourths of the lands they till are rain fed. Therefore most of them are poor.

For the first time in years, we are appropriating a big chunk of our development budget for agriculture. We have an innovative program, called Ocho-Ocho, named after a popular song of the same title, which clusters small landholdings into farm management and enterprise units of eight hectares each. This is an integrated, people-oriented agricultural development and modernization program.

We plan to do more.

We have an infrastructure development program to improve access to power, safe water services and markets for our produce. We will promote investments by both local businessmen and outsiders in light agro-industry. We will invest in capability building for our human resource. These will make Alaminos a competitive center of industry, commerce and services.

And we will take care of our people.

We have expanded basic services for all and specialized social services for the most vulnerable sectors. We are improving primary and secondary health services, upgrading the capacities of our schools, particularly in information technology. We are operating a crisis intervention center for victims of crime, domestic violence and disabling conditions. We have deputized Public Safety and Order officers who are trained civilians that will back up our police capability. We are determined to make Alaminos City a safe and humane place to live in.

In order to be able to respond to the above challenges we have to re-invent ourselves as public servants. We need to modernize the way we conduct the business of governance. We need to enhance transparency, efficiency and responsiveness, in order to secure our people’s continuing trust and cooperation. And we will hit the road running. We are an action oriented government. We have defined the primary role of the city government in relation to our stakeholders, partners and beneficiaries.

The city government cannot respond to all the challenges alone and provide everything.

We are a provider of opportunities to the broadest segments of our people as possible, so they can participate and benefit from development. As a city government, we are an integrator of development initiatives at different levels. The barangays or villages have their programs, national agencies have theirs, and so do non-government organizations, people’s groups and civic societies. We serve as the architect of holistic development for the city, so we can achieve synergy in our efforts that will lead to meaningful and concerted impact.

Finally, we set standards. Of service to our people. Of the quality of life we hope to enjoy. Of the level of effort we need to exert. We set goals and targets for the things that we do. We aspire to define our governance in professional terms. We have a development paradigm. Competitiveness, growth with equity, resource management and sustainable use, social services for all and safety nets for the vulnerable form the cornerstones of our development paradigm. We will respond to the development challenges in Alaminos guided by this development paradigm. We are convinced we can make it happen. We have the resolve, a newfound dynamism and a shared vision. And we have an able work force.

We are beginning to realize the kind of development we aspire for. We are determined to make it happen. We hope to succeed. So our people can benefit more. And we can contribute to the development of the whole country. This will be our legacy.

Join us and be our partners in our pursuit of a better Alaminos, a better Philippines, a better world.

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ILOILO CITY, April 27-May 2, 2015 (PNA) – Some 5,000 bikers are expected to join the second Iloilo Bike Festival slated April 27-May 2, 2015 as the city continues to aspire to become a bike-able walkable metropolis. The activity that supported by the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) and Megaworld Iloilo aims to promote Iloilo as a safe and bike friendly city, promote the share-a-road movement encourage Ilonggos to commute via biking and raise Ilonggos awareness on the benefits of biking on health, safety and environment concerns. Read More....
CYCLING Le Tour de Filipinas 2015 set as country celebrates 60 years of top-caliber cycling Feb 1 to Feb 4 2015 - View the result of the race: A four stage race. Stage 1 starts in Balanga and back to Balanga for a 126K race Feb 1, 2015 (Sunday); stage 2 starts in Balanga, Bataan to Iba, Zambales for a 154.7 K race Feb 2, 2015 (Monday); stage 3 starts in Iba, Zambales to Lingayen, Pangasinan for a 150.1K race Feb 3, 2015 (Tuesday); stage 4 starts in Lingayen, Pangasinan to Baguio City, Benguet for a 101.7K race Feb 4, 2015 (Wednesday). For a total distance of 532.5 Kms. Read More >>>
Ronda Pilipinas: Feb 8 - 27 2015:>> Discovering young riders for the national team will be the main objective of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2015 when the country’s premiere cycling race hits the road on Feb. 8 in Butuan City. Ronda Pilipinas executive project director Moe Chulani said the international multistage bikathon, which ends on Feb. 27, will have two qualifying legs of four stages each in Mindanao and the Visayas where the top riders will advance to face a tough foreign challenge in the six-stage Luzon finale. Read More>>>

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Hundred Islands National Park

Coral Reefs of Alaminos City

Caves of Alaminos City

Bolo Beach Alaminos City

Giant Clams/Taklobos

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

Your Story about Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines

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