Misplaced Pages

#781218

68-481: Located on Lingayen Gulf on the northwest-central part of Luzon , Dagupan is a major commercial and financial center north of Manila . Also, the city is one of the centers of modern medical services, education, media and communication in North-Central Luzon. The NEDA -Regional Development Council officially establishes Dagupan as a regional center. The city is situated within the fertile Agno River Valley and

136-479: 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. Dagupan, belonging to the fourth congressional district of the province of Pangasinan ,

204-501: A convergent boundary that separates the Philippine Trench by a transform fault . The left-lateral strike-slip Philippine fault system runs through the islands. It is one of the longest strike-slip faults in the world. Understanding of its geology and earthquake history is limited. It extends north–south for 1,300 km (810 mi) from Mindanao to northern Luzon. On Luzon, the fault branches into multiple splay segments including

272-525: A decrease in the elevation of the city and several areas were flooded. The city suffered 64 casualties of which 47 survived and 17 died. Most injuries were sustained during stampedes at a university building and a theater. Five municipalities in La Union were affected: Agoo , Aringay , Caba , Santo Tomas , and Tubao with a combined population of 132,208. Many buildings, including the Agoo Municipal hall,

340-507: 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. Dagupan is a historic city that boasts numerous historical, cultural heritage, recreational, ecotourism, business, and culinary tourism of national importance. Being at

408-457: 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 infront of the city museum. During World War 2, Dagupan also served as

476-482: 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

544-455: A number of moviegoers. The Southern Tagalog (nowadays Region 4A (Calabarzon) , Mimaropa , and Aurora of Central Luzon ) and Bicol Regions also felt the quake, but with low casualty figures. Then-president Cory Aquino , who was having a meeting with Senate leaders at Malacañang Palace in Manila , recounted that she hid under a long conference table during the earthquake. She later ordered

612-401: A number of relatively minor skirmishes with the defenders , a poorly equipped contingent of predominantly Filipino and American troops, and managed to successfully invade and occupy the gulf. Following the defeat, the next day General MacArthur issued the order to retreat from Luzon and withdraw to Bataan . For the next three years, the gulf remained under Japanese occupation prior to

680-720: 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. 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,

748-537: Is administratively and politically independent from the provincial government of Pangasinan and is only represented by the province's legislative district. And also, it is the second most-populous city in that province and in Ilocos Region after San Carlos City . Dagupan is one of the proposed metropolitan area in the Philippines. Metro Dagupan is proposed to include the independent component city of Dagupan, as well as

SECTION 10

#1732844781782

816-487: 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 Lingayen Gulf 's picturesque view. Tondaligan Beach Park also hosts many historical landmark of national importance such as: Other interesting spots and landmarks in the city that can be visited are as follows: As

884-636: Is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code . 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): Dagupan is connected with other cities by networks of national roads. Romulo Highway and Pangasinan–La Union Road (N55) and Urdaneta-Dagupan Road (N57) are

952-449: Is in turn a part of the larger Central Luzon plain. The city is among the top producers of milkfish (locally known as bangus ) in the province. From 2001 to 2003, Dagupan's milkfish production totaled to 35,560.1 metric tons (MT), 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 brackish water fishponds . Dagupan

1020-616: Is politically subdivided into 31 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . 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. In Dagupan, the Pangasinans are the predominant people and the Pangasinan language

1088-453: Is predominantly used in the city and environs, followed by Filipino and English , as well as Ilocano , mainly in Calmay and Pantal; the minority of residents are dominantly Ilocanos . Chinese is mainly spoken only by a few city individuals of Chinese descent . Poverty incidence of Dagupan Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Dagupan is the economic center of Pangasinan . As

1156-832: 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

1224-470: The Lingayen Gulf landings . At 09:30 on 9 January 1945, the U.S. 6th Army conducted an amphibious landing on the gulf, following a devastating naval bombardment, with 68,000 troops landing on the first day alone, and a total of 203,608 in following landings along a 20 mi (32 km) beachhead, stretching from Sual , Lingayen , and Dagupan (XIV Corps) in the west, and San Fabian (I Corps) into

1292-634: The Museo de Iloko , the parish church of Aringay, and the Basilica Minore of our Lady of Charity , collapsed or were severely damaged. 100,000 families were displaced when two coastal villages sank due to liquefaction . The province suffered many casualties leaving 32 people dead. Based on preliminary analysis, cases and controls were similar in age and sex distribution. Similar proportions of cases and controls were inside buildings (74% and 80%, respectively) and outside buildings (26% and 20%, respectively) during

1360-540: The heavy cruiser USS Louisville , the light cruiser USS  Columbia , and the minesweepers USS  Long and Hovey . Following the amphibious landings, Lingayen Gulf was turned into a vast supply depot for the rest of the war to support the American and Filipino assaults on Manila and the rest of Luzon , and from there to Okinawa . On January 9, 2008, Gov. Amado Espino Jr. and Vice Gov. Marlyn Primicias-Agabas established an annual commemoration to honor

1428-798: The Bangus ( Milkfish ) 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

SECTION 20

#1732844781782

1496-664: The CCP building which was collapsed totally. In other areas of Nueva Ecija, a school in Guimba collapsed killing three students. In neighboring Nueva Vizcaya , at least 100 motorists and commuters were buried alive in landslides along the Nueva Vizcaya- Isabela Highway. In Dagupan , about 90 buildings in the city were damaged, and about 20 collapsed. Some structures sustained damage because liquefaction caused buildings to sink as much as 1 metre (39 inches). The earthquake caused

1564-521: The Christian College of the Philippines, collapsed during the earthquake, which occurred during school hours. Around 154 people were killed at the CCP building. Unlike in Baguio, local and international journalists were able to arrive at Cabanatuan within hours after the tremor, and media coverage of the quake in its immediate aftermath centered on the collapsed school, where rescue efforts were hampered by

1632-644: The Filipino Veterans’ Equity of 2005 sponsored by former Senator Daniel Inouye . Fishing and salt -making are the primary industries on Lingayen Gulf. In fact, the name Pangasinan literally means "place where salt is made". Salt is collected from seawater through evaporation, leaving the crystalline salt behind. Lingayen Gulf is also home to the 1200 megawatt Sual Power Station , the Philippines largest coal power plant. 1990 Luzon earthquake The 1990 Luzon earthquake occurred on July 16 at 4:26 p.m. ( PDT ) or 3:26 p.m. ( PST ) on

1700-537: The Hundred Islands National Park. A number of cities are found along the gulf's coast such as Dagupan and Alaminos in Pangasinan, and San Fernando City , the capital of La Union. Lingayen , the capital of Pangasinan, also lies on the shores of the gulf. The gulf has five major river sources. Flowing from the province of Pangasinan in the south are the Agno , Dagupan and Angalacan-Bued rivers. From

1768-563: The area Bacnotan which would later be incorporated into the encomienda of Lingayen that was established in 1583. The first long distance railroad in the Philippines connecting Manila and Dagupan was opened on November 24, 1892. The Japanese planes bombed in Dagupan in December 1941; Dagupan was occupied by Japanese forces starting in 1942. The city also served as a wartime capital of Pangasinan. On January 8–9, 1945, U.S. General Douglas MacArthur landed his amphibious liberation force in

1836-408: The area, and victims were promptly treated. Patients requiring specialized care (e.g., hemodialysis) not available in the disaster area were airlifted to tertiary hospitals. Damage was caused by landslides in the mountains and settling in coastal areas. Relief efforts in these areas were prompt and successful, partly because those areas remained accessible. On July 19, three days after the earthquake,

1904-505: 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) Dagupan, being surrounded by rivers and sea, offers extensive ecotourism activities for recreation, relaxation and adventure. Tondaligan Beach

1972-456: 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. Since the Spanish colonial times, the colonial government had put

2040-679: 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. Dagupan covers a total land area of 4,447.10 hectares (10,989.0 acres), bounded by Lingayen Gulf in

2108-475: The city by air limited to helicopters. American and Philippine Air Force C-130s evacuated many residents from this airport. Many city residents, as well as patients confined in hospital buildings damaged by the quake, were forced to stay inside tents set up in public places, such as in Burnham Park and in the streets. Looting of department stores in the city was reported. Among the first rescuers to arrive at

Dagupan - Misplaced Pages Continue

2176-709: The city's "Blue Beach" section in Bonuan Gueset along the shores of Lingayen Gulf . From his beachhead in Dagupan, along with those in neighboring towns Lingayen, Binmaley and San Fabian , MacArthur's forces under General Walter Krueger together with the Philippine Commonwealth troops under the Philippine Army and Philippine Constabulary units were able to penetrate Japanese defenses in Luzon island and liberate Filipino and allied prisoners of war near Cabanatuan in

2244-467: 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. Sitel ,

2312-591: 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 Aside from being

2380-401: The city. The main vehicular route to Baguio, Kennon Road , as well as other access routes to the mountain city, were shut down due to landslides and it took three days before enough landslide debris was cleared to allow access by road to the stricken city. Baguio was isolated from the rest of the Philippines for the first 48 hours after the quake. Damage at Loakan Airport rendered access to

2448-441: 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

2516-563: 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

2584-725: The densely populated island of Luzon in the Philippines . The shock had a surface-wave magnitude of 7.8 and produced a 125 km-long ground rupture that stretched from Dingalan, Aurora to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya . The event was a result of strike-slip movements along the Philippine Fault and the Digdig Fault within the Philippine fault system . The earthquake's epicenter was near the town of Rizal, Nueva Ecija , northeast of Cabanatuan . An estimated 1,621 people were killed, most of

2652-579: The devastated city were miners from Benguet Corporation, who focused on rescue efforts at the collapsed Hotel Nevada. Teams sent by the Philippine government and by foreign governments and agencies likewise participated in the rescue and retrieval operations in Baguio. One of the more prominent buildings destroyed was the Hyatt Terraces Baguio Hotel , where at least eighty hotel employees and guests were killed, including at least four employees of

2720-506: The earthquake. For persons who were inside a building, risk factors included building height, type of building material, and the floor level the person was on. Persons inside buildings with seven or more floors were 35 times more likely to be injured. Persons inside buildings constructed of concrete or mixed materials were three times more likely to sustain injuries than were those inside wooden buildings. Persons at middle levels of multistory buildings were twice as likely to be injured as those at

2788-544: The east in the province of La Union flow the Aringay and Bauang rivers. During World War II , Lingayen Gulf proved a strategically important theatre of war between American and Japanese forces. On 22 December 1941, the Japanese 14th Army under Lieutenant General Masaharu Homma landed on the eastern part of the gulf at San Fernando City , Bauang , Santiago, Caba , Aringay , Agoo , and Santo Tomas , where they engaged in

Dagupan - Misplaced Pages Continue

2856-545: The east. Despite the Americans' success in driving out the Japanese army encamped at the gulf, the Americans suffered relatively heavy losses, particularly on their convoys due to Japanese kamikaze suicide attacks. From 13 December 1944 through 13 January 1945, a total of 24 ships were sunk and 67 damaged by kamikaze planes, including the battleships USS  Mississippi and Colorado (accidentally hit by friendly fire),

2924-473: The epicenter, the largest slip was estimated at 10–15 m (33–49 ft). Slip gradually decreased away from the zone. The Digdig Fault displayed 5–6 m (16–20 ft) of left-lateral displacement. Aftershocks occurred along a 100 km (62 mi) length of the fault. They displayed a range of focal mechanism including strike-slip, normal and thrust faulting. The earthquake caused damage within an area of about 20,000 square kilometers, stretching from

2992-750: The fatalities located in Central Luzon and the Cordillera region . The Philippine archipelago represents a complex plate boundary between the Philippine Sea and Eurasian plates. To the east, oceanic lithosphere subducts westwards beneath the islands along the Philippine Trench . Off the west coast of Luzon, the Manila Trench accommodates eastward subduction. To its east is the East Luzon Trench ,

3060-457: The lack of heavy equipment to cut through the steel reinforcement of fallen concrete. Some of the victims who did not die in the collapse were found dead later from dehydration because they were not pulled out in time. A 20-year-old high school student, Robin Garcia, was later credited with rescuing at least eight students and teachers by twice returning under the rubble to retrieve survivors. Garcia

3128-786: The most famous of which are in the Hundred Islands National Park . This tourist attraction features 123 islands, the majority of which are small in size. The largest island is Cabarruyan Island, which constitutes the municipality of Anda, Pangasinan , followed by Santiago Island at the mouth of the Gulf. The shore from Labrador to San Fabian is characterized by a long grey-sand beach. Other well-known beaches are at Bonuan-Tondaligan , Bolinao and San Fernando City . The waters of Lingayen Gulf are murky due to its sandy bottom. Coral reefs were all but destroyed by dynamite fishing , although efforts are made to restore some, especially inside

3196-661: The mountains of the Cordillera Administrative Region and through the Central Luzon region. The earthquake was strongly felt in Metropolitan Manila , destroying many buildings and leading to panic and stampedes and ultimately three deaths in the National Capital Region , one of the lowest fatalities recorded in the wake of the tremor. The ceiling of a movie theater in Pasay reportedly collapsed pinning

3264-474: The north, San Fabian in the northeast, Mangaldan in the east, Calasiao in the south and Binmaley 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 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) from Lingayen , the capital of Pangasinan , and 220 kilometers (140 mi) from Manila . Dagupan

3332-477: The northernly trending Digdig Fault. The event was one of the largest continental strike-slip earthquakes of the century. It was associated with a 125 km (78 mi) long surface rupture on the Philippine Fault System. Rupture occurred bilaterally, extending from the hypocenter , but most of the rupture occurred northwest for 75–100 km (47–62 mi). About 25 km (16 mi) north of

3400-591: The principal highways that serve the city. Lingayen Gulf Lingayen Gulf is a large gulf on northwestern Luzon in the Philippines , stretching 56 km (35 mi). It is framed by the provinces of Pangasinan and La Union and sits between the Zambales Mountains and the Cordillera Central . The Agno River and the Balili River drain into Lingayen Gulf. The gulf has numerous islands,

3468-486: The priority of relief efforts shifted from treatment of injuries to public health concerns. For example, numerous broken pipes completely disrupted water systems, limiting the availability of potable water, and refugees who camped in open areas had no adequate toilet facilities. Early efforts at providing potable water by giving refugees chlorine granules were unsuccessful. Most potable water was distributed from fire engines, and Department of Health (DOH) sanitarians chlorinated

SECTION 50

#1732844781782

3536-483: The province of Nueva Ecija , and in Manila's University of Santo Tomas , among others. Dagupan became a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 170, authored by House Speaker Eugenio Pérez . It was signed into law by President Manuel Roxas on June 20, 1947. 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

3604-423: The quake. These efforts were further hampered by daily rainfall. Baguio is home to a large mining company and a military academy; experienced miners and other disciplined volunteers played a crucial role in early rescue efforts. Rescue teams arriving from Manila and elsewhere in Luzon were able to decrease mortality from major injuries. Surgeons, anesthesiologists, and specialized equipment and supplies were brought to

3672-409: The seminar participants, including one American USAID official, were killed in the quake. Among those who were pulled out alive from the ruins of the hotel was future senatorial candidate Sonia Roco , wife of politician Raul Roco , who was pulled out from the rubble by miners after 36 hours. In Cabanatuan , Nueva Ecija, the tallest building in the city, a six-story concrete school building housing

3740-492: 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

3808-510: The site of an ancient polity called the Caboloan (kingdom of Pangasinan), which sent emissaries to China in 1406–1411. The area that is now known as Dagupan was described as 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

3876-422: The state-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation which ran the casino. Three hotel employees, however, were pulled out alive after having been buried under the rubble for nearly two weeks, and after international rescue teams had abandoned the site convinced there were no more survivors. Luisa Mallorca and Arnel Calabia were extricated from the rubble 11 days after the quake, while hotel cook Pedrito Dy

3944-435: The suspension of classes and the mobilization of relief agencies. The popular destination of Baguio , situated over 5000 feet above sea level, was among the areas hardest hit by the Luzon earthquake. The earthquake caused 28 collapsed buildings, including hotels, factories, and government and university buildings, as well as many private homes and establishments. The quake destroyed electric, water and communication lines in

4012-421: The top or bottom levels. The earthquake caused different patterns of damage in different parts of Luzon Island . The mountain resort of Baguio was most severely affected, it had a high population density and many tall concrete buildings, which were more susceptible to seismic damage. Relief efforts proved difficult as all routes of communication, roads, and airport access were severed for several days following

4080-407: The towns of Binmaley , Calasiao , Lingayen , Manaoag , Mangaldan , Mapandan , San Fabian , San Jacinto , and Santa Barbara . The city's name was derived from the local Pangasinan 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 . During the 15th century, Pangasinan had been

4148-481: 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 Mangaldan and Calasiao , 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

SECTION 60

#1732844781782

4216-483: The war veterans. The resolution named January 9 as Pangasinan Veterans' Day. On the 63rd anniversary of the Lingayen Gulf landings , President Fidel Ramos (a West Point graduate) appealed to U.S. President George W. Bush on behalf of 24,000 surviving war veterans to pass two legislative bills pending since 1968 in the U.S. House of Representatives — the Filipino Veterans’ Equity Act of 2006 and

4284-455: The wartime capital of Pangasinan . The shores of Bonuan Gueset 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

4352-470: The water before it was distributed. Surveys of refugee areas showed few latrines; these had to be dug by the DOH. The University of Baguio , which got struck by this earthquake, was rehabilitated, while the land where Hyatt Terraces stood remains abandoned. The earthquake is featured in the television documentary series by GRB Entertainment , aired on The Learning Channel and other television channels around

4420-454: The world, about natural disasters titled Earth's Fury (also known internationally as Anatomy of Disaster ) in an episode entitled "Earthquake!", the 50th anniversary special of GMA News and Public Affairs titled Limang Dekada in 2010, the 50th anniversary special of ABS-CBN titled Sa Mata ng Balita in 2003, and the 1996 documentary produced by Langley Productions titled The Amazing Video Collection: Natural Disasters . Scenes of

4488-404: Was a center for salt making in numerous salt evaporator beds in the low-lying swampy areas close to Lingayen Gulf . Beginning in the 19th century, some of the salt making operations gave way to pond culture of fish, most prominently, the milkfish (locally known as bangus ), for which the city has become famous. Fisheries, aquaculture and processed fisheries products are an important mainstay of

4556-465: Was killed by an aftershock hours after the quake while trying to rescue more survivors, and he received several posthumous tributes, including medals of honor from the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and President Corazon Aquino's Grieving Heart Award for his heroic effort that brought the world's attention to the quake due to quick media coverage in the city, since most of the buildings were damaged save for

4624-501: Was recovered alive 14 days following the earthquake. All three survived in part by drinking their own urine and in Dy's case, rainwater. At that time, Dy's 14-day ordeal was cited as a world record for entombment underneath rubble. The United States Agency for International Development was sponsoring a seminar at the Hotel Nevada when the tremor struck, causing the hotel to collapse. 27 of

#781218