ABOUT DAGUPAN CITY VALUES

Dagupan, officially the City of Dagupan, is a 1st class independent component city in D isplina
the Ilocos Region, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of A ngat na Serbisyo
171,271 people. G aling at Talino
Area: 44.47 km² IDD: area code: +63 (0)75 U galing Matapat
District: 4th district ZIP code: 2400 P ananagutan sa Lahat ng Gawi
Dagupan City is the only independent component city of Pangasinan’s four cities. A tensyong Makabayan
Crisscrossed by seven rivers and 14 creeks, Dagupan is known for its pond-raised N agkakaisa sa Iisang Pangarap
bangus (milkfish), which is said to be the world’s tastiest and juiciest, making it the
“World’s Bangus Capital.” DAGUPAN CITY OFFICIAL SEAL
To date, the city remains the commercial, educational and health center of the The current Dagupan seal was derived from a 2011 logo
province because of its malls and other business establishments, universities and design competition, which was participated in by eligible
hospitals that continue to attract people from other parts of the province. residents of the city. The winning seal design, which was
unveiled on May 2011, was conceptualized by Carmelo
John E. Vidal.
GEOGRAPHY
Dagupan City covers a total land area of 40,079,278.93 square meters or about 4,008 The four previous elements (a horseshoe magnet, a
hectares (as per City Assessor’s Record). However, the digitized cadastral maps reveal railway, a road, and a ribbon bearing the words “Sigue
that the sum of the lands within Dagupan’s boundaries is 4,447.10 hectares. It is Dagupan”) of the 1947 seal was added upon. Among the
bounded by the Lingayen Gulf in the north, San Fabian in the northeast, Mangaldan new symbols integrated in the seal are: a milkfish, 31
in the east, Calasiao in the south and Binmaley in the west. The city falls with latitude stars which signifies the constituent barangays of the city;
seven wave crests which represents the city’s rivers, a
16001’ to 16 007’ north and longitude 120 018’ to 120 023’ east.
torch which signifies education, and a gear which represents commerce. On
December 9, 2012, former Mayor Benjamin S. Lim received the certificate of
CLIMATE
registration for this city’s new corporate seal (Republic Act 7160).
The city belongs to climate Type I characterized by two seasons: the dry and the wet.
Dry season starts in November and ends in May while wet season starts in June and
NATIONAL ARTIST FROM DAGUPAN
ends in October. Heavy rainfall is usually experienced during the months of July and Victorio C. Edades
August. The coldest month is January. Visual Arts – Painting (1976)
VISION Painting distorted human figures in rough, bold impasto strokes, and standing tall and
Dagupan City as the premier center for commerce and aquaculture in North Luzon singular in his advocacy and practice of what he believes is creative art, Victorio C.
supported by a viable solid waste management system and a disaster resilient Edades emerged as the “Father of Modern Philippine Painting”.
environment.
A city that every Dagupeño can be proud of. Salvador F. Bernal
Theater Design (2003)
MISSION Salvador Bernal is a theater designer who has designed more than 300 productions
To improve the life of every Dagupeño by living the value of ‘our city, our shared distinguished for their originality since 1969. Sensitive to the budget limitations of
responsibility’. local productions, he harnessed the design potential of inexpensive local materials,
pioneering or maximizing the use of bamboo, raw abaca, and abaca fiber, hemp
twine, rattan chain links and gauze cacha.
 HISTORY government was established on February 16, 1901 with the holding of the first
The city's name was derived from the local Pangasinan word pandaragupan, meaning elections through “viva voce.”
"gathering place" as the city has been a regional market center for centuries. During Early on, Dagupan was already the seat of education in the region. Following the
the 15th century, Pangasinan had been the site of an ancient polity called the fall of Bataan, the Japanese Army invaded Dagupan. Japanese rule lasted until
Kaboloan. the Wangdom of Pangasinan sent emissaries to China in 1406–1411 1945.
Dagupan became a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 170, authored by Speaker During the Japanese Occupation in the Second World War, Dagupan was chosen as
Eugenio Pérez. It was signed into law by President Manuel Roxas on June 20, 1947 the provincial capital of the newly-established Japanese Government. At the start of
The early settlers of Dagupan City were believed to have come from the Flores the Liberation of the Philippines in 1945 by the Allied Forces, the U.S. Sixth Army
Island, one of the islands of the Lesser Sunda Islands located in the eastern half of the under General Walter Kruger took part in a massive amphibious assault operation to
Indonesian Archipelago. The dialect used by the natives of this island bore a strong recapture Luzon from Japanese Forces. Amphibious landings were made along the
similarity to the Pangasinan dialect. The main sources of livelihood were fishing and length of the Lingayen Gulf in beaches at Lingayen, Binmaley, Dagupan, and San
salt-making, both major sources of livelihood and income among coastal residents in Fabian. The U.S. land forces were under the overall command of General Douglas
the present day. MacArthur, Supreme Allied Commander-Southern Pacific Area. After the assault and
The area of Dagupan was part of the the Alcadia Mayor of Pangasinan, a politico civil with the beach head secured, Gen. MacArthur set up his Luzon headquarters in
administrative unit or province in 1580. Dagupan was originally named ‘Bacnotan’ Dagupan to consolidate preparations for the U.S. Army’s push south to recapture and
by the Augustinian missionaries. A few years after the establishment of the liberate Manila.
Encomienda in Pangasinan in 1583 during the period of the Spanish Colonization, On June 20, 1947, two years after the liberation, Dagupan became a city by virtue of
Bacnotan was already known to be one of the biggest areas for trade not only within Republic Act 170, a law known as the City Charter of Dagupan. This charter governs
the Alcadia Mayor, but within the whole of the Ilocos Region. In 1660, Andres the operations of the city as an independent political entity with its own distinct zeal.
Malong, a local chieftain, led a revolt against the Spaniards for imposing forced On July 16, 1990 a strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck northern Luzon and
labor. After the revolt, the people rebuilt the town. To commemorate the gathering severely affected Dagupan as it caused ground liquefaction resulting in damage to its
forces under Malong, the place was renamed to “Nandaragupan,” which means, major infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings. But the resiliency of the
“Where people meet.” Dagupeños helped them overcome the calamity to their city as they strove to rebuild
In 1780, the name of the town was simplified to Dagupan, followed by the end of Dagupan and re-establish the city as one of the premier urban centers in Region I.
Spanish rule on July 23, 1898, when the Spanish troops surrendered to the Katipunan
leader, General Francisco Makabulos. HISTORICAL LANDMARKS
In 1855, the Spanish Government opens Sual as an official part of foreign trade, with 1. Home Economics Building – located at the West Central Elementary school
ships departing the port of Sual with shipments of rice bound for China and Macao. where Gen. Douglas McArthur stayed during World War II.
This also made Labrador, Lingayen, and Dagupan as among the locations for 2. Lighthouse – serves as guide to navigators at night and is located at Bonuan
shipbuilding in the country. Gueset.
In December 1897, General Emilio Aguinaldo, along with Governor General Primo 3. McArthur Landing Mark – statue of McArthur was erected which signify that he
de Rivera, take the Ferrocarril De Manila-Dagupan train to Dagupan en route to the landed at Bonuan Blue Beach.
port of Sual for General Aguinaldo’s exile to Hongkong pursuant to the terms of the 4. Old St. John’s Cathedral – built in 1816 and was preserved/restored 5. Pantal
Pact of Biak-na-Bato. River – through its mouth, the sea water enters the land & fuses with the fresh
In July 22, 1898, Pangasinan was liberated from Spanish rule by the water twice a day.
Katipuneros organized by General Francisco Makabulos, and led by Juan 6. Remnant of Franklin Bridge – it once connects the Downtown area and Calmay
Quesada and Eliseo Arzadon of Dagupan. The combined forces of the which sank in Calmay River with San Alberto Magno College during the biggest flood
Katipuneros defeated the Spanish forces making a last stand at Dagupan. in 1935.
The 45th Infantry Batallion under Gen. Douglas MacArthur landed at the shores of 7. Remnant of Manila Railroad – Dagupan Railroad built in 1981 located along
Bonuan, then later totally liberated Dagupan from the Spanish rule. The first civil
barangays Caranglaan and Mayombo.
8. The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist – is the Episcopal Seat of 7. Hon. Cisco Jay P. Flores
the Roman Catholic Saint John the Evangelist Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan, Committee on Consumer Protection
Philippines and granted a special bond of affinity with the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Committee on Cooperatives and Livelihood Development
outside the walls by virtue of decree from Rome. Committee on Labor and Employment
9. Dagupeña - is the oldest restaurant in Dagupan City. Committee on Population and Demography
Committee on Poverty Alleviation
DAGUPAN CITY OFFICIALS
2019 – 2022 8. Hon. Jose Netu M. Tamayo
Mayor : HON. MARC BRIAN C. LIM Committee on Dangerous Drugs
Vice Mayor: HON. DEAN BRYAN L. KUA Committee on Disaster and Relief Services and Climate Change
Committee on Education and Scholarship Program
Councilors: Committee on Laws, Ordinances, and Judiciary
1. Hon. Ma. Librada Fe M. Reyna Committee on Local and International Relations
Committee on Civil Service and Appointments Committee on Public Information, Mass Media, and Information and
Committee on Persons with Disabilities Communications Technology
Committee on Women, Children, and Family Relations
9. Hon. Luis M. Samson, Jr.
2. Hon. Celia C. Lim Committee on Games and Amusements
Committee on Economics Affairs Committee on Land Utilization
Committee on Good Government, Ethics and Public Accountability Committee on Peace and Order

3. Hon. Michael B. Fernandez 10. Hon. Teresa T. Coquia

Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriations Committee on Public Markets
Committee on Rules and Privileges Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs
Committee on Social Welfare and Community Development
4. Hon. Dennis Canto
Committee on Arts, Culture, and Heritage 11. Hon. Marcelino D. Fernandez
Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Committee on Health and Sanitation Committee on Barangay Affairs

5. Hon. Marvin V. Fabia 12. Hon. Joshua Bonbon F. Bugayong

Committee on Housing and Urban Development Committee on Youth and Sports Development
Committee on Trade and Industry

6. Hon. Karlos Liberato E. Reyna IV

Committee on People’s Participation
Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure
Committee on Tourism
Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities, Road and Traffic Management
BARANGAYS 6. Hon. Cipriano M. Manaois Elected Jan.1, 1968 – May 20, 1986
Dagupan City is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.
7. Hon. Liberato Ll. Appointed May 21, 1986– Dec. 1, 1987
Bacayao Norte Mangin Bacayao Sur Mayombo Barangay I (T. Bugallon) Pantal Reyna, Sr.
Barangay II (Nueva) Poblacion Oeste Barangay IV (Zamora) Pogo Grande Bolosan
Pogo Chico Bonuan Binloc Pugaro Suit Bonuan Boquig Salapingao Bonuan Gueset 8. Hon. Rosalynda A. Appointed Dec. 2, 1987– Jan. 24,1988
Salisay Calmay Tambac Carael Tapuac Caranglaan Tebeng Herrero De Venecia
Lasip Chico
Lasip Grande 9. Hon. Felipe C. Siapno Appointed Jan. 25, 1988– Feb. 2, 1988
Lomboy
10 Hon. Liberato Ll.Reyna, Sr. Elected Feb. 1, 1988 – June 30, 1992
Lucao
Malued 11. Hon. Alipio F. Elected July 1, 1992 – June 30, 2001
Mamalingling Fernandez, Jr.
Past Mayors
1.Hon. Alipio F. Fernandez, Appointed June 20,1947 – Dec. 31,1947 12 Hon. Benjamin S. Lim Elected July1, 2001 – June 30, 2007
Sr.
13. Hon. Alipio F. Elected July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2010
2.Hon. Angel B. Fernandez, Appointed Jan. 1, 1948– Dec. 31, 1963 Fernandez, Jr.
Sr.
14. Hon. Benjamin S. Lim Elected May 15, 2010 – June 30, 2013
3. Hon. Teofilo P. Guadiz Appointed Jan. 1, 1964 – Sept.
15. Hon. Belen T. Fernandez Elected July 31, 2013 – June 30, 2019
12,1957 June 16, 1958 –
Dec. 31,1959 16. Hon. Marc Brian C. Lim Elected July 1, 2019 - Present
4. Hon. Gaudencio S. Siapno Appointed Sept.13, 1957 – June 15, 1958

5. Hon. Liberato Ll. Elected Jan.1, 1960 – Dec. 31, 1967

Reyna, Sr.