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Philippine economy

Despite the fact that the Philippines were once the wealthiest country in Asia, after Japan, it has slowly become one of the poorest in the region since it gained independence in 1946. The economy further declined in the early 1980s on account of the reduced demand for Philippine products, the United States’ pullout, and an […]

When and where to travel in the Philippines

Be aware that the experiences you’re about to encounter is unlike anything you’d encounter anywhere else in the world. Each and every country has its own unique experience to offer you and when you travel to the Philippines, you should expect the same.
When Is It Best To Travel To The Philippines?
Are you allergic to rain? […]

Vacations

The charm and beauty of the Philippines has always mesmerized travelers and vacationers. The tourists are beckoned to the island time and again by its natural beauty and cultural environment. There are many islands located in the Philippines, and one of them is the Boracay, which covers three kilometers of white beach. Staying in the […]

Old Churches here in the Philippines

Here are some tips to help guide you and other travelers find these historical sites:
1. Ask around.
When you have time to visit any locality, fell free to ask the local residents on where they go to hear mass, or where you can find the oldest church, the miraculous shrines, someone surely will direct you on […]

Cool places to stay in the Philippines

There are many great destinations in paradise Philippines that would best epitomize it as truly a paradise in the Asian region. Boracay being the first, is one of the best summer destination in all of Asia. Bohol is a quiet and wonderful place in the south, home to the famous Bohol Tarsiers. And Baguio, the […]

Philippine culture and traditions

The culture of the Philippines has been greatly influenced by the migrants that have come to this island nation throughout time. Most of the people that call themselves Filipinos actually descend from Austonesian tribes that most likely migrated from Taiwan to the Philippines thousands of years ago. It is suspected that the first Filipinos were […]

‘Cosme’ death toll rises to 44; Pangasinan hardest hit

The death toll from tropical storm “Cosme” (international name: Halong) rose to 44, mostly from the hardest hit province of Pangasinan, while 24 others were injured, disaster officials said in an official report released yesterday.
In an update, the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said 31 of the casualties were from Pangasinan, eight from La Union, […]

The Philippines

The Philippines (Filipino: Pilipinas), officially the Republic of the Philippines (Republika ng Pilipinas; RP), is an archipelagic nation located in Southeast Asia, with Manila as its capital city. The Philippine archipelago comprises 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean, bordering countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Palau and the Republic of China, although it is the […]

Pangasinan

Source: wikipedia

Map of the Philippines with Pangasinan highlighted

Region
Ilocos Region (Region I, Pangasinan Rihiyon na Sagor na Baybay na Luzon)

Capital
Lingayen

Divisions

- Highly urbanized cities
0

- Component cities
4

- Municipalities
44

- Barangays
1,364

- Congressional districts
6

Population
3rd largest

- Total (2007)
2,434,086

- Density
453/km² (8th highest)

Area
15th largest

- Total
5,368.2 km²

Founded
1578

Spoken languages
Pangasinan, Ilocano, Bolinao, Tagalog, English

Governor
Amado Espino Jr. (Kampi)

Region Ilocos Region […]

Paradise Philippines World Records

There are a lot of Filipinos who have set their own world records, particularly in the Guinness Book of World Records. Truly Filipinos have shown the world their different talents in different fields. Check out some of Filipinos who have their own title and records truly the Paradise Philippines is a world class performer and […]