Dagupan , officially the City of Dagupan (, , ), is a 2nd class

independent component city A city ( or ) is one of the units of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities (Filipino: ), whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific municipal charters in a ...

in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 174,302 people. Located on

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on the northwest-central part of

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, Dagupan is the primary commercial and financial center of Pangasinan. The city is also one of the centers of modern medical services, education, media and communication in North-Central Luzon. The NEDA-Regional Development Council officially recognized Dagupan as a regional center. The city is situated within the fertile

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Valley and is in turn a part of the larger

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plain. The city is among the top producers of

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(locally known as ''bangus'') in the province and also the ''bangus'' capital of the country. From 2001 to 2003, Dagupan's milkfish production totaled to , contributing 16.8 percent to the total provincial production. Of its total production in the past three years, 78.5 percent grew in fish pens/cages, while the rest grew in

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. Dagupan is administratively and politically independent from the provincial government of Pangasinan and is only represented by the province's legislative district. It is the second most-populous city in the province and in the Ilocos Region, after San Carlos City. Dagupan is one of the proposed metropolitan areas in the Philippines. Metro Dagupan is proposed to include the independent component city of Dagupan, as well as the towns of

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, San Fabian, San Jacinto, and Santa Barbara.

Etymology

The city's name was derived from the local

Pangasinan Pangasinan, officially the Province of Pangasinan (, ; ; ), is a coastal Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region of Luzon. Its capital is Lingayen, Pangasinan, Lingayen while San Carlos, Pangasi ...

word ''pandaragupan'' which means ''gathering place'' as the city has been a regional market center for centuries. The root word is ''dagop'', Pangasinan term of ''gather''.

History

Pangasinan

Prior to the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, the polity of Pangasinan was an ancient coastal region composed of various settlements, whose paramount leaders sent emissaries to China in 1406–1411.

Spanish Period

The area of what is now known as Dagupan was described as a marshland thickly covered with mangrove and nipa palm trees. The natives lived along the shoreline and riverbanks of Calmay, Pantal, and Bonuan; but there were also communities in Malued, Lasip, Pogo, and Bacayao. The natives called the area ''Bacnotan'' which would later be incorporated into the ''

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'' of

that was established in 1583. The first long distance railroad in the Philippines connecting Manila and Dagupan was opened on November 24, 1892.

Japanese occupation

Japanese planes bombed Dagupan in December 1941. Dagupan was occupied by Japanese forces starting in 1942. The city also served as a wartime capital of Pangasinan.

Allied liberation

On January 8–9, 1945, U.S. General

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landed his amphibious liberation force in the city's "Blue Beach" section in

Bonuan Gueset Bonuan Gueset, a city urban barangay in Dagupan, is the most populated out of the 3,267 barangays in Region I with 25,390 persons based on 2020 Philippine Census. Located in the northern coast of Dagupan, Philippines, it is accounted for about 13.6 ...

along the shores of

. From his beachhead in Dagupan, along with those in neighboring towns Lingayen,

and San Fabian, MacArthur's forces under General

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, together with the Philippine Commonwealth units under the Philippine Army and the Philippine Constabulary, penetrated Japanese defenses in Luzon and liberated Filipino and allied prisoners of war near

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in the province of

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and in Manila's

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, among others.

Cityhood

Dagupan became a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 170, authored by House Speaker

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. It was signed into law by President

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on June 20, 1947.

Contemporary history

The westward expansion of the city went as far as Lucao, which was also swampland. Local historian Restituto Basa surmised that the name ''Lucao'' may have been derived from the shellfish called ''lukan'' that used to abound in the swampy area. In June 1962, Dagupan was shaken by a series of strong earthquakes which occurred at irregular intervals for about three weeks. The quakes toppled the belfry of the Roman Catholic church. Many people from Calmay, Carael and island barrios evacuated to other towns. In 1968, the national government agencies opened offices in Dagupan and other key cities across the country. The daytime population increased substantially, causing congestion in the city that began to see the appearance of public utility tricycles and other modes of transportation. On July 16, 1990, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck northern Luzon, causing liquefaction, which made buildings tilt and sink due to their heavy weight and the looseness of the ground, which turned into sediment-rich mud. The Magsaysay Bridge, one of the two bridges especially spanning the Pantal River, collapsed, delaying people from crossing to the other banks and vice versa. Major damage caused businesses to be permanently transferred to the neighbouring towns of

and

, but somehow, Dagupan and its inhabitants managed to recover from the earthquake. At the turn of the millennium, seeking to promote the thriving milkfish industry that harnessed the city as the milkfish capital of the country, The Bangus Festival was formally launched in 2002 by then-Mayor Benjamin Lim. The city earned the World's Longest Barbecue record from the Guinness World Records in 2003 during the holding of the Kalutan ed Dalan where 10,000 pieces of bangus were grilled on the longest barbecue grill measuring 1,007.56 meters long.

Geography

Dagupan covers a total land area of , bounded by

in the north, San Fabian in the northeast,

in the east,

in the south and

in the west. Land use is primarily for agriculture with 35.98% of the total land area, fishpond, cropland, residential with 22.88%; others uses are commercial, industrial, institutional, government private, parks and roads. Dagupan is from

, the capital of

, and from

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Barangays

Dagupan is politically subdivided into 31

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s. Each barangay consists of

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s and some have

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Climate

Dagupan has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: ''Am''). It is in Type I climate zone in the ''Modified Coronas' Climate Classification'', with a pronounced dry season from November to April.

Demographics

In Dagupan, the Pangasinans are the predominant people and a minority of residents are dominantly

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. Number of Registered Voters (2025): 144,481

Languages

is predominantly used in the city and environs, followed by

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and

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, as well as Ilocano, mainly in Calmay and Pantal.

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is mainly spoken only by a few city individuals of

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Economy

Dagupan is the economic center of

. 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 of the city, especially the downtown area. The city is a vital financial center housing numerous banks, non-bank financial institutions, headquarters of corporations and offices of major government departments and agencies. Historically, Dagupan was a center for salt making in numerous salt evaporator beds in the low-lying swampy areas close to

. Beginning in the 19th century, some of the salt making operations gave way to pond culture of fish, most prominently, the

(locally known as ''bangus''), for which the city has become famous. Fisheries,

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and processed fisheries products are an important mainstay of the city's economy. Manila-based developers have set up shop in Dagupan due to its strategic location and growing population. These include Santa Lucia Land Inc. (Almeria Verde Subdivision), SM Prime Holdings, and Filinvest. As of June 2020, Dagupan is one of the 25 cities in the Philippines identified as an area with "high-potential in IT-BPM industry" for transformation into "digital cities" by 2025.

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, a global business process outsourcing (BPO) firm, has opened in 2020 its first Sitel MAXhub in Dagupan. The motor vehicle industry of Dagupan is centered around Caranglaan and Lucao districts. Many well-known automotive companies have a dealership in the city's metropolitan area.

Tourism

Dagupan is a historic city that boasts numerous historical, cultural heritage, recreational, ecotourism, business, and culinary tourism of national importance. Being at the center of trade in the north for centuries blessed with a geography crisscrossed by several rivers and sandy beaches, Dagupan has naturally become a multifaceted city in terms of tourism. Also, as the transportation hub of Pangasinan, the city is easily accessible to the public, whether coming from within or outside of the province.

Historical & Heritage Tourism

By Jdcedit - Filipino-Japanese Friendship Garden

Since the Spanish colonial times, the colonial government had put a great emphasis on the importance of the city due to being at the strategic center of the province and its accessibility to the sea for trading and transport. The first Philippine railroad system, the Manila-Dagupan railway, had its terminus in the city. Remnant of the historic rail transport locomotive can be seen displayed in front of the city museum. During World War 2, Dagupan also served as the wartime capital of

. The shores of

was a silent witness to the historic landing of Gen. MacArthur that eventually became one of the key historic points in the country's liberation. To immortalize this important feat in the city's history, a MacArthur Landing Park was built to stand by the shore of Tondaligan Beach, adjacent to Filipino-Japanese Peace Park. More structures and landmarks of historic importance still dot the city, some of which are already listed as heritage sites by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). These include:
• Home Economics/Gabaldon Building at West Central Elementary School
• Old City Hall and Water Tower
• Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John
• Philippine National Railways Tracks and Station
• Remnants of Franklin Bridge
• Lighthouse in Bonuan

Food Tourism

By Jdcedit - Pigar-Pigar on the right and Kaleskes on the left

Aside from being the Bangus Capital of the Philippines, the city is also known as the Kitchen of the North. Many popular culinary traditions have originated in the city, including ''Pigar-Pigar, Kaleskes,'' and ''Bonuan Boneless Bangus.'' Plato Wraps, a contemporary food innovation that's now popularly sold in major shopping malls also hails from the city. Dagupan is home to popular homegrown restaurants that branched out in many parts of Luzon. Food Hubs:
• Metro Plaza (International and national food and resto chains)
• Galvan Street (The center for local Dagupan cuisines such as Pigar-Pigar, Kaleskes and other native dishes)
• Tondaligan Food Hub (Alfresco dining by the beach hosting native delicacies, street foods and selected food kiosks)
• Dagupan City Growth Center-Lucao (A modern lifestyle center and food hub by the river hosting popular restaurants & cafes)
• Plaza Del Carmen (Hosts traditional and innovative cafes, bars and restaurants)
• Royal Rays Food Hub (A hub for Filipino and Asian dining)

Ecotourism

Jdcedit - Bonuan Tondaligan Beach Marker Dagupan City

Dagupan, being surrounded by rivers and sea, offers extensive ecotourism activities for recreation, relaxation and adventure. Tondaligan Beach is an urban beach park complex with numerous amenities. The extensive Tondaligan baywalk, dubbed as the longest in the region, is a prominent feature along the Bonuan shore wherein cyclists can enjoy biking and savor

's picturesque view. Tondaligan Beach Park also hosts many historical landmark of national importance such as: * Gen. MacArthur Landing Park * Filipino-Japanese Friendship Garden * Tondaligan Grand Amphitheater Other interesting spots and landmarks in the city that can be visited are as follows: * Dawel River Cruise * BFAR – NIFTDC * Pugaro Beach * Bonuan Golf Course * Leisure Coast Resort

Festivities

By Jdcedit - Bangus Festival Gilon Gilon ed Baley

As the Bangus (

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) Capital of the Philippines, Dagupan has been celebrating its well-renowned produce through Bangus Festival which started in 2002. It's a yearly month-long celebration in the month of April. The festival features the famous bangusine (bangus cuisine) which is one of the main highlights of the event, street dancing where competing barangays parade in the city's main avenue wearing colorful Bangus Festival costumes, bangus grilling, deboning, variety shows, trade fairs, beauty pageants, sports fest, cooking show, medical mission, visual arts, band concerts, sports activities, dog show, fluvial parade, drum and lyre parade, and street party. The festival concludes every April 30 with main events: Kalutan ed Dalan in the daytime and Bangusan Street Party concerts in the nighttime. Pista'y Dayat (Festival of the Sea) is held the day after the conclusion of Bangus Festival. It is a simultaneously celebrated festivity together with the neighboring towns in the Lingayen Gulf area. It serves as a thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest and abundant fishing from the sea in the province of Pangasinan. Dagupan City Fiesta is a month-long celebration held every December with a Catholic fiesta mass and Procession at St. John Cathedral in honor of St. John the Evangelist, the patron saint of Dagupan and of fishermen. Jdcedit - Christmas Tree in front of Dagupan City Museum

Jdcedit - Christmas Tree in front of Dagupan City Museum

Since it coincides with the Christmas festivities, Christmas decoration-building, nativity scene displays and Christmas tree using indigenous materials has become a permanent fixture in the Dagupan City Fiesta. On The Edades Day, events such as Arts and Painting Contests are held on December 23, honoring national artist on Modern Arts Victorio Edades, a Dagupeño from Barangay Bolosan. Other events such Miss Dagupan pageant, job fairs, NGO, Organizations, & Barangay Nights, various alumni homecoming Nights, Battle of Bands, and Hip Hop Dance Contest, among others are usually parts of the festivities. The Dagupan City fiesta ends on Rizal Day at the Dagupan City Plaza.

Government

Dagupan, belonging to the fourth congressional district of the province of

, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the

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. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years. Members of the Dagupan City Council (2022–2025): * District Representative (4th Legislative District the province of Pangasinan): Christopher George Martin P. de Venecia * Chief Executive: Belen T. Fernandez * Presiding Officer: Dean Bryan "BK" L. Kua * Councillors: ** Maria Librada Fe M. Reyna ** Jeslito C. Seen ** Alvin T. Coquia ** Celia C. Lim ** Maria Lourdes S. Fernandez ** Alipio Serafin D. Fernandez ** Redford Christian P. Erfe-Mejia ** Dennis C. Canto ** Victoria Czarinna C. Lim-Acosta ** Michael B. Fernandez * Association of Barangay Captains President: Marcelino D. Fernandez (Lucao) * Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President: Bradley Claude C. Benavides (Caranglaan)

Transportation

Road and railway systems

Dagupan is connected with other cities by networks of national roads.

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and Pangasinan–La Union Road (N55) and Urdaneta-Dagupan Road (N57) are the principal highways that serve the city. The

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(PNR) once served Dagupan through

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, that went defunct in the late 1980s. The first railroad in the Philippines, the Manila-Dagupan Railway, terminated at the city.

Bus

Intercity/interprovincial buses from Manila serve the city, and are usually operated by Dagupan Bus Company,

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, and Pangasinan Solid North. Jeepneys provide intracity travel, as well as for towns and cities of close proximities.

Taxi service

Since 2019, taxi service becomes available as the newest transportation mode in the city. It is the first ever taxi operation in Region 1 and is authorized to serve Pangasinan and the entire Region 1. Dagupan was chosen as the launching area being the center of business and education in North Central Luzon.

Modern jeepney

Modern PUVs, more commonly known as modern jeepneys, now ply different parts of the city as part of the nationwide PUJ modernization campaign. They are equipped with CCTV cameras, air conditioning, a television, and equipment to comply with the government's health and safety protocols against COVID-19.

Healthcare

Medical and health service centers abound in Dagupan. Out of 51 hospitals in Pangasinan, 12 are located in the city. The largest of these is the Region 1 Medical Center with hospital bed capacity of 1000. Other notable hospitals are Dagupan Doctors Villaflor Memorial Hospital, Nazareth General Hospital, and The Medical City Pangasinan.

Education

Since the colonial era, Dagupan has always been the center of education in

(Region 1). The private sector-driven centers of education

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, Universidad de Dagupan,

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and

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lead, 14 colleges and 18 vocational schools and 3 technical learning centers, 19 secondary schools and 53 elementary schools both in public and private. The Dagupan City Schools Division Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

*Clifford Interactive Learning School * Divine Word Academy of Dagupan *Dominican School *Ednas School *Escuela de Nuestra Señora de La Salette (Elementary) *Genesis Advanced Intech Academy *Graystone Institute of the Philippines *Harvent School *Hilkan Montessori *

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*Instituto Centro Asia *La Marea Academy *Living Lights Academy Foundation *Mother Goose Playskool and Gradeschool *Northfield Academy *Oakridge International School of Young Leaders * St. Albert the Great School * St. John's Cathedral School *St. Michael School By-the-Sea *Wonderland School of Dagupan

Secondary schools

*Bonuan Boquig National High School *Carael National High School *Dagupan City National High School *East Central Integrated School * Escuela de Nuestra Señora de La Salette (High school) *Federico N. Ceralde Integrated School *Francisco Q. Duque Medical Foundation Regular High School *Francisco Q. Duque Medical Foundation Special Science High School *Mother Goose Special Science High School *Judge Jose de Venecia Sr. Technical-Vocational Secondary School *Pugaro Integrated School *Salapingao National High School

Higher educational institutions

*Aie College – Dagupan Campus *AMA Computer College – Dagupan Campus *Asiacareer College Foundation *Asian Institute of E-Commerce *Colegio de Dagupan *Dagupan Colleges Foundation * Escuela de Nuestra Señora de La Salette (College) *Kingfisher School of Business and Finance *

*Mary Help of Christians College Seminary *Pangasinan Merchant Marine Academy *Pimsat Colleges *STI College – Dagupan Campus * Universidad de Dagupan *

Media

Dagupan is home to regional broadcasting stations and television networks. Twenty radio broadcasting stations (9 AM and 11 FM), at least seventeen local newspapers and three cable television companies operate in the city. Daily flagship regional news over free TV is served by

One North Central Luzon ''One North Central Luzon'' (also known as ''GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon''; previously known as ''24 Oras North Central Luzon'', ''24 Oras Amianan'' and ''Balitang Amianan'') is a Philippine television news show of the GMA Regional ...

(formerly Balitang Amianan) via GMA Dagupan Station.

TV stations

* All TV Baguio (digital: Channel 30) * IBC Benguet (analog: Channel 6 and digital: Channel 17) * PTV Cordillera (analog: Channel 8 and digital: Channel 42) *

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(analog: Channel 10 and digital: Channel 38) * RPN Benguet (analog: Channel 12 and digital: Channel 19) * GTV Benguet (analog: Channel 22 and digital: Channel 38) * Hope Channel Dagupan (analog: Channel 24 and digital: Channel 44) * One Media Network Baguio (digital: Channel 44) * CLTV 36 (digital: Channel 36) * TV5 Benguet (analog: Channel 28 and digital: Channel 51) *ANBC IMBN TV North Luzon (digital: Channel 41/Channel 47) * DepEd TV North Luzon (digital: Channel 41.7/Channel 47.7) * S+A Channel 30 Baguio – (defunct) * ABS-CBN Channel 32 Dagupan – (defunct) * A2Z Benguet (digital: Channel 32) * Light TV (digital: Channel 32) * One Sports Benguet (analog: Channel 36 and digital: Channel 51) * Net 25 Benguet (digital: Channel 46) * INC TV Benguet (digital: Channel 46)

Cable and satellite TV

* Sky Cable Dagupan *USATV *

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AM stations

* DZMQ Radyo Pilipinas 576 (DZMQ;

Philippine Broadcasting Service The Presidential Broadcast Service - Bureau of Broadcast Services (PBS-BBS) (Filipino: ''Pampanguluhang Serbisyong Pambrodkast - Kawanihan ng mga Serbisyong Pambrodkast''), is a state radio network owned by the Philippine government under th ...

). * DZRD Sonshine Radio 981 (DZRD;

Swara Sug Media Corporation Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), also known by its legal name Swara Sug Media Corporation (SSMC), is a Tagalog broadcast media arm of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) led by the Tagalog televangelist Apollo Quiboloy. Based in Dava ...

) * DWIN 1080 Radyo Agila (DWIN;

Eagle Broadcasting Corporation Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), doing business as NET25, is a Philippine media company based in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. Named after the national bird, the Philippine eagle, it is primarily involved in radio & television broa ...

) * DZWN Bombo Radyo 1125 (DZWN;

Bombo Radyo Philippines Bombo Radyo Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a Bombo Radyo Philippines) is a Media in the Philippines, Philippine radio network of the ''Florete Group of Companies'', which also manages banking and pawnshop operations. Its main office and headquarters are l ...

/People's Broadcasting Service) * DWCM 1161 Aksyon Radyo (DWCM;

Manila Broadcasting Company The Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC), doing business as the MBC Media Group, is a multimedia company in the Philippines. It is currently owned by the FJE Group of Companies of Fred J. Elizalde, which also operates hotels and Pasay-based amusem ...

Pacific Broadcasting System Pacific Broadcasting System (PBSI) is a radio broadcast company in the Philippines. It is part of the FJE Group of Companies of the Elizalde family, which also operates hotels and Pasay-based amusement park Star City. Pacific Broadcasting's s ...

) *DZDN 1206 Life Radio Northern Luzon (DZDN; End-Time Mission Broadcasting Service) * DWPR 1296 Radyo Pilipino (DWPR;

Radio Corporation of the Philippines Radyo Pilipino Corporation, presently operating as Radyo Pilipino Media Group, is a Philippine broadcasting company owned by Lucky Star Holdings. Originally founded in 1924, it is the oldest radio network in the Philippines; its current inca ...

) * DZRH Nationwide 1440 (DWDH;

) *GMA Super Radyo DZSD 1548 (Relay station of DZBB 594 Manila) (DZSD; GMA Network, Inc.)

FM stations

* 88.1 Radyo Pangasinan (DWJE; Pangasinan Gulf Waves Network Corporation, a former frequency of 95.3 FM from 2019 to 2021) * DWIZ 89.3 (DWIZ;

Aliw Broadcasting Corporation Aliw Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is a Philippine broadcasting company. Its corporate office and studios are located at the 20th floor of Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Blvd., Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig. It is one of the broadcast media assets of the A ...

, a former branding as Home Radio from 2009 to 2013) * 90.3 Energy FM (DWKT;

Ultrasonic Broadcasting System Ultrasonic Broadcasting System, Inc. (UBSI) is a Philippine radio network owned by the SYSU Group of Companies, a conglomerate owned by the Sy family. UBSI owns a number of FM stations across the country under the Energy FM brand. History UBS ...

) * 93.5 Barangay FM (DWTL; GMA Network, Inc.) * MOR 94.3 (DWEC;

ABS-CBN Corporation ABS-CBN Corporation is a Mass media in the Philippines, Filipino Media conglomerate, media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment television and film production, Broadcast syndication, progra ...

– defunct) * 98.3 Love Radio (DWID;

) * 100.7 Star FM (DWHY;

/People's Broadcasting Service) *101.5 Brigada News FM (DWYA;

Brigada Mass Media Corporation The Brigada Group of Companies is a Filipino conglomerate, with interests in entertainment and consumer goods. editions in Mindanao, a network of FM stations across the Philippines, one TV station, distribution of herbal food supplements, ...

Baycomms Broadcasting Corporation Baycomms Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a Philippine broadcast media company. Formerly a radio network which operated a number of stations across regional areas in the Philippines under the Bay Radio branding, it currently serves as the lice ...

) * 104.7 iFM (DWON;

Radio Mindanao Network Radio Mindanao Network, Inc. (RMN), d.b.a. RMN Networks or RMN Network, is a Filipino media company based in Makati, Philippines. It is primarily involved is one of the largest radio networks. Its corporate office is located at the 4th Floor ...

) * 106.3 Yes The Best (DWHR;

) * 107.9 DWHT (DWHT;

Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media, Inc. (BEAM) is a telecommunications company in the Philippines with primary focus on UHF broadcasting and digital terrestrial television for the convergence of multimedia. It is owned by Bethlehem Ho ...

) Seventeen local newspapers in Northern Luzon. News and public affairs programs: *

Bagong Morning Kapamilya ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, known on-air as ABS-CBN News (formerly known as ''ABS-CBN News and Public Affairs''), is the news and current affairs (news format), current affairs division of the Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corpora ...

and TV Patrol North Luzon ( ABS-CBN TV-32 Dagupan; former) *Headline Ng Balita North Luzon (ANBC IMBN DTV41/DTV 47 North Luzon) *NewsForce North Luzon (One Media TV44 North Luzon) *LUZON HEADLINES (Highland TV / RNG Luzon ) *Kangrunag A Damag ( PTV-8 Cordillera) *

and

Mornings with GMA Regional TV ''Mornings with GMA Regional TV'' is a 2020 Philippine television morning news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA Dagupan and GMA Ilocos. Originally hosted by Ara Hanesh and Ralph Guieb (later Angelica Maglanoc), it premiered on September 28, ...

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Notable Personalities

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- Professional Basketball Player * Jose Esteves - American Politician, former mayor of

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* Jose de Venecia Jr. - Former

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of the

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Cheryl Cosim Cheryl Kathleen Cosim-Alvarez (; born February 7, 1974) is a Filipino journalist, news anchor and TV host, who has appeared on ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs and News5. Career She began her career as a journalist at ABS-CBN News and Curren ...

- News Anchor *

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- News Anchor *

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- Filipino actor

Sister cities

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Iwata, Shizuoka former Mitsuke School in Iwata is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 169,897 in 68,215 households and a population density was 1,000 persons per km2. The total area of the city was . Iwata is ...

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