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Independent component city in Ilocos Region, Philippines
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Dagupan is the largest city in Pangasinan. That is not saying it couldn't use a bit of a facelift though. The city is among the top producers of milkfish (locally known as bangus) in the province; it is sometimes called the Bangus Capital City.
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The fish industry in action. Here you can probably see some of Dagupan's much-acclaimed milkfish and other dainty creatures that dwell in the brackish water.
Some say it's just the Dagupan mayor's office, but, hey, maybe you'll get to shake his hand and get your picture taken with him. There is a little choo-choo parked out front.
Just a kind of stele in a plaza along the beach.
Dagupan Cathedral
Dagupan's main Roman Catholic church and one of two seats of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan. Its modernist structure dates from the 20th century, when it replaced the Spanish-era church building at the back of the compound after it was heavily damaged in the 1990 Luzon earthquake.
Quirky but serene setting where you get to eat right next to tilapia fish farms. Also, a good place to try pigar-pigar.
One of the original local restaurants in the area. They offer great pangasinan and ilocano dishes with a very reasonable price.
Chinese restaurant.
Italian, American, Filipino.
Chinese restaurant.
Chinese restaurant.
Chain of family-friendly diners serving breakfast, burgers & other American comfort food.
Filipino and American restaurant.
Japanese restaurant.
Wifi, a/c, free breakfast, restaurant.
Hotel Monde is a budget boutique hotel.
Star Plaza Hotel and Value star inn are in downtown Dagupan. The restaurant serves a wide range of delicious food. Value star inn and Star plaza hotel have the same owner. single/double fan/a/c rooms with own bathrooms.
As in other Philippine provinces and cities, jeepneys, bus and tricycles are very common. In some parts, there are sidecars or pedicabs.
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