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DAGUPAN JOINS THE NATION IN CELEBRATING NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE MONTH

The City of Dagupan, led by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, was up early to show solidarity with the nation in celebrating National Disaster Resilience Month, kicking off the observance with a motorcade through the city’s main thoroughfares this morning, Thursday, July 10.

The mayor was joined by Councilor Jigs Seen, representatives from national agencies, the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC), and the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO).

Mayor Fernandez emphasized the importance of the event, saying, “Umagang-umaga pa lang po, talagang umiikot na po tayo because we are creating awareness sa ating siyudad na lahat ay kailangang maging prepared.”

Guided by the theme “KUMIKILOS, Para sa Kahandaan, Kaligtasan, at Katatagan” and spearheaded by the CDRRMO, the city conducted the turnover of personal protective gear and rescue equipment—such as life vests, reflectorized vests, whistles, ropes, and traffic batons—as well as Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials featuring emergency hotline numbers. These were distributed to the BDRRMCs, led by their respective barangay captains, who serve as the primary responders in their communities.

In addition to the equipment, the city also recently acquired various disaster response vehicles. The mayor shared that the CDRRMO continues to conduct training across all 31 barangays and with families, along with the “HANDA KA BA?” IEC campaign, to help sustain a disaster-ready community.

Known for her flagship “Unliserbisyo” programs, which include strong efforts in disaster preparedness, the local chief executive emphasized the city’s commitment to ensuring that every Dagupeño is equipped and well-informed.

“Nature is beyond our control. Our resilience and preparedness must rise above all the challenges,” she added.

Disaster Risk Reduction Committee Chairman, Councilor Atty. Joey Tamayo, was also present to show support, sharing his plans to further improve disaster response measures.

CDRRMO Chief Ronald De Guzman likewise assured that his office remains fully supportive of the barangays, particularly in their disaster preparedness initiatives.

Joining the city in its advocacy were key partners who share the same goal, including the Public Alert Response and Monitoring Center headed by Melykhen Bauzon; the Dagupan Philippine National Police, led by Chief Brendon Palisoc; the Bureau of Fire Protection Dagupan, led by Chief Jun Eland Wanawan; along with other city offices and national government agencies.

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₱250,630,000 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET, APRUBADO NA!

Dahil wala nang paligoy-ligoy o komplikasyon ang diskusyon sa Sangguniang Panlungsod, pasado na ang ₱250,630,000 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET na naglalaman ng mga “URGENT PROJECTS” para sa edukasyon, imprastraktura, solusyon sa basura, solusyon sa baha at tulong (aid) para sa mga barangay.

Ito po’y mga importanteng ordinansang ipinasa kahapon, Lunes, July 7, 2025:

Supplemental Budget amounting to P250,630,000.00

Supplemental Annual Investment Program (AIP) amounting to P264,798,008.34

Imagine, from first to second reading, umaga hanggang hapon, walang sinayang na oras kaya’t mabilis! This is historic! Maraming salamat sa Bagong Sangguniang Panlungsod led by Vice Mayor Bryan Kua!

ITO’Y PATUNAY NA ANG PROGRESO’Y HINDI MABAGAL KUNG WALANG SAGABAL!

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DAGUPAN CITY, MULING PINARANGALAN BILANG ‘BEST ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNER’ NG DENR

Muling kinilala ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 1 ang lungsod ng Dagupan bilang “best of the best” eco partners ng ahensya kasabay ng “𝗚𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗗 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗛𝗔-𝗦𝗔𝗡” Philippine Environment Month 2025.

Dahil ito sa mga naging hakbang natin sa pangangalaga sa kalikasan, partikular sa pagtatatag ng foreshore management plan na nagbabawal sa mga “untenured” o “unothorized occupants” sa tabing dagat o foreshore area ng Tondaligan Blue Beach, at sa pagbibigay solusyon sa 60-year-old garbage crisis sa Dagupan.

Personal nating tinaggap ang pagkilala mula mismo kay DENR ASEC for Quality Management Atty. Daniel Darius M. Nicer, CESO II at DENR Region I sa pangunguna ni Regional Executive Director Atty. Crizaldy M. Barcelo, CESO Ill.

Kasama natin sa pagtanggap ng award ang atin ring mga partners sa programa na sina Atty. Gil Aromin, Waste Management Division Chief Kap Bernard Cabison, Kap. Pheng delos Santos and Kgd Rochelle Tamayo sa ating Goobye Basura inititives with Holcom Philippines, DENR-CENRO Ofiicer Engr. Noriel Nisperos, Young City Mayor Mark Gabriel B. Caampued and Young City Information Officer, Sean Andrei F. Castro.

Sunod na po dito ang mga plano sa turismo, eco park, redevelopment ng tondaligan, surfing area at maraming pang iba, FROM DUMPSITE TO FUN SITE!

Kapartner ang iba’t ibang ahensya ng gobyerno at Holcim Philippines Inc., tuloy-tuloy ang ating commitment para sa #GoodbyeBasura Program.

Patunay po ang mga pagkilalang ito na nagbibigay pansin sa ating seryosong pagkilos at pagtapos sa problema ng basura sa lungsod.

To our environmental partners from the DENR,

Maraming Salamat po!

 

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‘TEAM UNLISERBISYO’ SWORN IN, VOWS TO SUSTAIN ‘UNLISERBISYO’ FOR ALL SECTORS

Team Unliserbisyo, led by re-elected Mayor Belen Fernandez and re-elected Vice Mayor Dean Bryan “BK” Kua alongside nine councilors, took their oath of office for the incoming administration before Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Sarah Jane Fernandez at the Dagupan City People’s Astrodome on Saturday morning, June 28.

The political team’s victorious win secured the majority bloc with a total of 11 seats composed of nine council members —a major shift in the city’s political landscape and a massive turnaround from the previous term, with the political slate only securing three seats in the city council.

Mayor Fernandez, now on her 2nd term after her political comeback in 2022, delivered her inaugural speech with key points in Health, Social Services, Education, Disaster Resilience, Waste Management, Integrated Coastal Management and Micro-entrepreneurs while reiterating the true essence of her long-time mantra in public service: “Unliserbisyo.”

“When we bring education to every child, health to every lola, trabaho to every tatay, and hope to every nanay—then Dagupan will rise, not as a city of buildings, but a city of lives changed. That is what Unliserbisyo means. Hindi ito pangako sa entablado. Ito ay paninindigan sa kalsada, sa tahanan, sa barangay, sa panahon ng bagyo,  sa oras ng pangangailangan.” she delivered.

Fernandez further emphasized what to expect in the coming years, promising a 2-billion peso economy by 2030.

“Dagupan will not just be a coastal city; it will be a coastal powerhouse, a model for growth in the entire region.”

The local chief executive also called for unity for the new political term ahead, stressing a fresh, unified start for everyone.

“This is not a time for division but for decisive unity. Tapos na ang panahon ng walang saysay na bangayan, panahon na ito ng pagbubuo. Let us write a new chapter in our city’s story—no longer one of rivalry but of rebuilding. Not of politics, but of purpose.”

Among those who secured re-election are former minority city councilors Michael Fernandez and Jeslito “Jigs” Seen, alongside seasoned politicians Atty. Jose Netu “Joey” Tamayo, Engr. Karlos Reyna IV, Luis “Chito” Samson Jr., and Marvin Fabia, marking their return to the political scene.

Joining the roster are political newbies Bonuan Gueset SK Chairperson Christel Hillary “Tala” Paras, Dra. Jalice “Jaja” Cayabyab and Danielle “Danee” Canto, daughter of former councilor Dennis Canto.

Present in the oathtaking ceremony are the family and friends of the newly sworn-in political figures, LGU Department Heads and employees, Barangay Council, SK Federation, DepEd Dagupan, Manlingkor Ya Kalangweran (MYK) Young City Officials and honored guests and visitors in the city.

As the new era of governance in Dagupan begins, the administration promises to empower, improve and uplift the lives of every Dagupeño.

 

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DAGUPAN COMMEMORATES 78TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY WITH HISTORIC MASS TREE PLANTING, ROLLS OUT FREE ‘UNLISERBISYO’ SERVICES

Dagupan City, led by Mayor Belen Fernandez, celebrates its 78th founding anniversary through a historical mass tree planting activity held at the Bonuan Tondaligan Ferdinand Blue Beach on Friday morning, June 20.

Bearing on the theme “Punla ng Pamilya, Puno ng Pag-Asa”, at least 1,800 representatives from different offices and agencies altogether planted 1,000 Narra trees and 500 Coconut trees as part of the rehabilitation process of turning the city’s 60-year-old dumpsite into a ‘fun site’ where an eco-tourism park would soon rise.

Mayor Fernandez opened the morning program, sharing her message of gratitude to all participants while stressing the significance and relation of the monumental activity as a positive symbolic and concrete representation of the city’s future.

“This year’s celebration is more than an anniversary; it is a leading narrative of the seed of family, sown with love and courage that can grow into a tree of hope and beneath that tree, the people of Dagupan stand strong, committed and ready for the future,” she stated.

The local chief executive, together with city officials and LGU employees, also led the ceremonial wreath laying earlier in the morning, 7 AM, at the Eugenio Perez park located at barangay Herrero-Perez honoring the life and legacy of former house speaker Eugenio Perez Sr.

Acknowledged as the “Ama ng Dagupan,” the late speaker authored Republic Act 170 or the City Charter of Dagupan, which was signed into law by then-president Manuel Roxas on June 20, 1947, officially turning Dagupan into a city.

The morning-filled activity was joined by Vice Mayor Dean Bryan “BK” Kua, city councilors Jigs Seen, Dennis Canto, Marcelino Fernandez and Bradley Benavides, councilor-elect Christel Hillary “Tala” Paras and Engr. Karlos Reyna, DENR-CENRO Officer Engr. Noriel Nisperos, city philanthropist Dr. Ashok Vasandani, Department Heads, DepEd Dagupan, Barangay Councils, SK Federation, national agencies and volunteers from different private, religious and civic organizations.

The pivotal ecological initiative underscores the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Green Initiative (AGI) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 13 (Climate Action) and 15 (Life on Land) furthering the city’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship.

𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘: 𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗣𝗔𝗡 𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗬𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗡

Taking place on the same day, the Local Government Unit of Dagupan provided a whole day of free services through the Sulong Dagupan Unliserbisyo Caravan at the city plaza.

Anchored on the city mayor’s clear call to bring the government closer to the people, different offices of the city government provided accessible aid and programs for the people to avail:

City Social Welfare & Development Office (CSWD)

  • Registration for Maaron Ina
  • Registration for Solo Parents
  • Senior Citizen Registration and ID/Booklet
  • Senior Citizen Payout for 307 Beneficiaries

City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC)

  • Turn over of 8 Rescue Vehicles (Bolosan, Bonuan Gueset, Lucao, Malued, Pantal + CDRRMO, City Mayor’s Office/Women’s Center + Sanitation Division, City Health Office)
  • Orientation on Disaster Preparedness

City Health Office (CHO)

  • Free Medical Check-up, Dental Check-Up, Anti-Pneumonia Vaccination, Laboratory Test (Hemoglobin, Blood Sugar, Uric Acid, Cholesterol), X-Ray, ECG
  • Lectures on Dengue & Leptospirosis
  • Registration for the Diabetic Club & Hypertension Club

City Health Office (CHO): Sanitation Division

  • Misting
  • Zero Open Defecation (Turnover of 35 ZOD Toilets)

City Engineer’s Office

  • Unaen Su Mairap Bilay (Repair of Houses, Operation Sitio, Belenergy)

KATROPA

  • Mass Registration
  • Photo Collage Activities of KATROPA
  • Distribution of IEC about KATROPA

Women’s Center

  • IEC on Women’s Center
  • Photo Collages Activities
  • Consultation with Psychometricians
  • Assistance/Referrals

Gender and Development

  • Distribution of IEC Materials Materials (Anti-Suicide, VAWC, End Human Trafficiking, Anti-Bullying, Stop Sexual Harassment, End Rape Now)

Teen Center

  • Art Exhibit
  • Collage of Teen Center Activities
  • Mass Registration of YORP
  • Mass Registration for the next Art Workshop
  • Info Dissemination on the upcoming events at Teen Center

Solo Parent

  • Payout for Beneficiaries (2 PM)

DALAGA

  • Free Haircut

City Tourism Office

  • Pre-Registration for DOT Accreditation of Restaurants, Hotels and Mice Venues
  • Exhibit of Various City Events

Public Employment Service Office (PESO)

  • DOLE, DMW, OWWA, OFW Migrant Desk, TESDA, PESO Programs and Services

City Agriculture Office

  • Turnover and Awarding for Dagupeno Farmers, Fisherfolks Schools and Individuals

Agriculture

54 Units Grass Cutter

38 Units Knapsack Sprayer

1 Unit Hand Tractor

1 Unit Water Pump

Fisheries

70 Rolls Fish Net

1 Unit Non-Motorized Boat

3 Units Plastic Drum

51 Units Bamboo Class A

  • For Schools (Brigada Eskwela Request) and interested groups, Vegetable Seeds/Seedlings, Hydroponics and Containerized Garden Models
  • Release of ALA Permits for Fish Cage Operators
  • Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) Worth 7,000 pesos for 147 Farmers (Deposited through their ATM Cards to be claimed at USSC Branches)
  • Brgy. Pantal Site Awarding and Turn Over of Solar Drier for Fisherfolk Association of Pantal through DOST and Office of Cong. Toff De Venecia

General Services Office (GSO)

  • Turnover of 2 Government Vehicles (One Stop Business Center (OSBC) & Tourism Office)

Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)

  • Seminar on Fire Prevention

Philippine National Police (PNP)

  • Women’s Desk
  • Anti-Cybercrime

City Legal Office

  • Free Legal Consultation and Services

Civil Registry Office

  • Free Birth Certificate and Legitimation

City Nutrition Office

  • Unaen Su Mairap Bilay
  • Nutrition Services for Pregnant Women

City Veterinary Office/Saving Max

  • Free Anti-Rabies Vaccine for Dogs and Cats (Must be 3 months and above, Healthy and no signs of disease)
  • Free Mange (Galis) Treatment
  • Free Tick and Flea Injection
  • Free Deworming (Until Supplies Last)
  • Free Consultation and Check-Up

Waste Management Division

  • Orientation on Waste Segregation and Goodbye Basura

City Population and Development Office

  • Registration for Mass Wedding
  • Conduct of Pre-Marriage Orientation and Counseling Seminar for Would-Be Couples
  • Distribution of Family Planning Commodities
  • IEC Distribution on:
  • Mental Health Awareness with Philippine Mental Health Association
  • Responsible Parenthood
  • Prevention of Teen Pregnancy
  • Population Development Integration
  • Different Activities of City Population Collage

The city government extends its warmest gratitude to all who joined, participated and contributed to the success of the 78th Agew na Dagupan celebration.

 

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LOCAL FARMERS AND FISHERFOLK RECEIVE PALAY SEEDS, FUEL SUBSIDY FROM DA-BFAR

Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez, together with the City Agriculture Office, headed by Mae Ann Salomon, led the distribution of Palay Seeds and Fuel Subsidy from the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) to 169 city farmers and fisherfolk held at the City Plaza on Monday morning, May 26.

A total of 139 farmers from Barangays Bolosan, Malued, Mamalingling, Mangin, Salisay and Tebeng received 60 Hybrid Seeds with Biofertilizer and 90 Certified Seeds from the government agency.

Additionally, 30 fishermen from barangays Pugaro, Bonuan Gueset and Bonuan Binloc also acquired cards containing 3,000 pesos worth of fuel to be claimed at accredited gasoline stations.

The issuance of farming supplies and fuels to local farmers and fisherfolk underscores President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s program of empowering and uplifting the agriculture and fisheries sector in the country.

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PBBM LEADS R1MC CANCER INSTITUTE INAUGURATION, PLEDGES TO OPEN MORE SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE CENTERS NATIONWIDE

Under the banner of national government’s Universal Health Care (UHC) Program promoting accessible healthcare for every Filipino, His Execellency President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. leads the inauguration of the Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) Cancer Institute located at Bonuan Binloc, Dagupan City on Friday afternoon, May 23.

The state-of-the-art healthcare facility offers a variety of services particularly Free Consultation, Diagnostic Procedures, Radiation Treatment, Chemotherapy, Blood Transfusion and Targeted Treatments that will benefit not only Dagupeños but neighboring cities, municipalities and regions in Northern Luzon.

President Marcos then shared his message of gratitude while ensuring that accessible and efficient medical services would remain as one his administration’s priority vowing to open more specialized healthcare centers in different parts of the country.

“Noon pa man sinabi ko na, kahit anong ganda ng ating ekonomiya, kahit gaano karami ang trabaho o taas ng sweldo, hindi ito nararamdaman ng ating mga kababayan kung may iniindang sakit, kaya tayo po ay nakatutok sa pagsasaayos, pagpapalakas ng ating healthcare system. Patuloy po ang administrasyon sa pagtatayo ng DOH Specialty Centers.” Marcos said.

The Head of the State signed into law last May 8, Thursday, the Republic Act 12203, increasing the hospital’s capacity from 600 to 1,500 allowing the healthcare institution to accomodate more patients.

R1MC Medical Center Chief Dr. Joseph Roland Mejia shared that the facility has responded to a total of 59,643 patients with an average of 88 cancer consultation and treatment per day as of its soft opening.

Among those present in the event were esteemed guests namely Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado M. Estrella III, DOH Undersecretary Achilles Gerard C. Bravo, DOH Undersecretary Glenn Mathew Baggao, DOH Regional Director Dr. Paula Paz Sydiongco, Pangasinan Governor Ramon V. Guico III, 4th District Representative-elect Manay Gina de Venecia, Dagupan City Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, R1MC healthcare workers, LGU employees and patients.

The historical inauguration of the region’s cancer institute serves as a testament to the national government’s active call in promoting optimal health and wellness in the country: “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay Mahalaga.”

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CITY WRAPS UP 2025 SUMMER SPORTS CAMP

In line with the city’s strong advocacy to strengthen and uplift its sports program, Dagupan, under the initiative of Mayor Belen T. Fernandez and the Dagupan City Sports Commission, successfully concluded its 2025 Summer Sports Camp through an awarding ceremony last Saturday, May 17.

Held at several places in the city, Sports Development Officer IV Finnela Sim, together with Dagupan City Sports Commissioner Nestor Duque, led the awarding of certificates of participation and recognition to all players who finished and graduated, while stressing the importance of such free clinics in empowering them to become better athletes.

“Ito ay may kasamang pag-asa, may pangarap at of course ito rin ay magbibigay sa inyo ng kinabukasan dahil ang dami na nating naging sports scholars at naging asensado sa buhay dahil lang sa tulong ng sports, na-libre ang kolehiyo nila.” Sim emphasized.

The free summer sports clinic, which ran from May 5-16, hosted almost 300 young athletes ranging from ages 7-16 years old participating in different sports events such as Arnis, Athletics, Boxing, Chess, Football, Futsal, Lawn Tennis, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo and Wrestling.

Several parents and players expressed gratitude to the city’s initiative of providing free sports training to help them develop their respective talents and skills in sports.

Hana Zelena Agacita, a boxer and swimmer, expressed her heartfelt appreciation as she shared that she greatly benefited from the sports camp.

“Matagal ko na pong pangarap na mag-boxing tapos ito pong free camp na ginawa po ni Mayor ay malaking tulong po kasi po nasubukan ko na po yung pangarap ko at malaking tulong po siya sa swimming din po kasi po siyempre mas na-eengage po ako sa physical activities” Agacita expressed.

Melanie Porbile, parent of a young athlete in Taekwondo, also shared some words of gratitude while noting the contribution of the local chief executive.

“Dahil dito po sa summer camp po na binigay niyo po sa mga bata na libre po, napakalaking tulong po sa kanila sa pag-iwas po sa mga gadget po. At ngayong nanalo po kayo, maraming salamat din po dahil tuloy tuloy pa rin po yung binibigay niyo pong suporta sa ating mga atleta.” Porbile said.

The summer athletic program started in 2015 under Mayor Belen Fernandez’s Building the Future: Developing Our Excellence in Sports (BTF: DOES IT) Program, in partnership with Bert Lozada Swim School and partner expert coaches, focusing on enhancing the youth’s ability to hone their sports mastery.

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TEAM UNLISERBISYO SECURES MAJORITY SEATS IN THE 2025 LOCAL ELECTIONS

‘Team Unliserbisyo’, led by incumbent city mayor Belen Fernandez, secures 12 political seats, ensuring a majority bloc in the 2025 local elections held on May 12, Monday.
Driven by their political battle cry “Sulong Dagupan,” the group won the mayoral, vice mayor and 4th District Representative seats while securing 9 seats for city councilors.
The political win marks Fernandez’s second term after her mayoral comeback at the last 2022 local elections, with incumbent vice mayor Dean Bryan “BK” Kua sealing his final term after a 3-term consecutive victory on the vice mayor position.
The local chief executive bested her mayoral opponent incumbent city councilor Celia Lim with over 81,977 votes, posting 39,777 margin of votes from the 87.51% voters’ turn-out in the city of Dagupan.
Meanwhile, Kua retained his seat securing 65,765 votes triumphing over former city mayor Brian Lim.
Joining the roster of incoming city councilors are re-elected Councilors Michael Fernandez & Jigs Seen; re-electionists Atty. Joey Tamayo, Karlos Reyna, Chito Samson, & Marvin Fabia; first time councilors Danee Canto, Tala Paras & Dr. Jaja Cayabyab, and re-elected Councilor Dada Reyna from the political slate “Team Life.”
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𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗣𝗔𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝟮𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡; 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬

As part of the 2025 Bangus Festival culminating activities, the City of Dagupan continued its month-long celebration by grilling 25,000 Bangus (Milkfish) during the 2025 Kalutan ed Dalan held at the Judge Jose de Venecia Highway Extension on Wednesday, April 30.

Dubbed the Bangus Capital of the Philippines, the city surpassed its grilled Bangus record from the previous Kalutan ed Dalan event with an additional 5,000 upgrade from the 20,000 pieces of Bangus grilled last year.

Mayor Belen Fernandez, together with Vice Mayor Dean Bryan “BK” Kua, led the ceremonial lighting of grills as a symbol of the city’s vibrant cultural landscape and identity in Bangus farming and trade.

Among those who joined the local chief executive in the ceremonial lighting of grills were Senator Grace Poe, Senator Francis Tolentino represented by Jeb Tolentino, Senator Bong Revilla represented by Actress Wilma Doesnt, Abono Partylist Representative Congressman Robert “Eskimo” Estrella, Las Piñas Representative Congresswoman Camille Villar, Former 4th District Representative Congresswoman Manay Gina de Venecia, Milpitas City, USA Vice Mayor Garry Barbadillo ESQ, Ninai Chavez, City Councilors, LGU Department Heads and Employees, Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Councils, and Visitors and Guests from all over the region.

𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿-𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

Slated on the same day, the much anticipated Bangusan Street Party, consisting of nine different concert stages, upheld its record from last year, garnering a million combined viewers from both online and offline platforms.

Headlining the CSI Stage (1) are Pinoy Big Brother: Otso 5th Big Placer Fumiya & PBB Gen 11 Big Winner Sofia “Fyang” Smith alongside OPM legends Sponge Cola, Karylle, Tj Monterde, KZ Tandingan, Rico Blanco and Ian Veneracion.

Several artists also joined in with different activities taking place in the rest of the stages:

GMA Stage (2): Ruru Madrid, Martin Del Rosario, Shaira Diaz, Herlene Budol, Kevin Dasom, Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay;

GSM Stage (3): 6Cyclemind, Julie Ann San Jose, Makata, Synco Band, DJ AE Nathalie;

Orange Stage (4): Hellmerry & Smugglaz;

Smart Stage (5): Mobile Legends Prelims & Grand Finals;

Converge Stage (6): Netflix Watch Party & PBA Players;

SMB Stage (7): Outplayed, Lesfive and Galajuan.

Astig Stage (8): Gloc 9, Hev Abi, Legit Misfitz, DJ FlavaMatikz, Step G, Pluma, Rich Flo, Urbanation, Azi Acosta, Jenn Rosa, Robb Guinto, Hari ng Bara – Aztec vs Dizzyranz vs Nhadz vs Geeboy vs Bullet, Hari ng Diga – JohnBoks vs J Zhypher vs Keyvah vs Don J vs KCG;

Coke Studio (9), one of the Festival’s esteemed partners, brought out Silent Sanctuary, MRLD, Maria Laroco and CP5 to serenade the crowd.

The city extends its warmest gratitude to all of the 2025 Bangus Festival’s sponsors (Procter & Gamble, Unilever Phils., INC., Mead Johnson, Monde Nissin, Mondelez International, Nestle Phils., INC., URC, Wyeth Phils., INC., Alaska, Colgate Palmolive Phils., INC., Green Cross, JNTL, Nutriasia INC. – Happy Dragon Heart, Del Monte Phils., Gentle Supreme, Century Pacific, Pacific Meat, Coca Cola, Ajinomoto, Edelias Marketing, Ginebra San Miguel, Rebisco, RFM Corporation, San Miguel Foods INC. – Purefoods, Sanitary Care, Wellmade, Tim Hortons, Chachago, Army Navy, Yaki Yaki, Pares Retiro, Sarap to Go Bakeshop) for their heartfelt contribution in ensuring the success of the city’s month-long event.

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CITY WELCOMES MILPITAS CITY VICE MAYOR GARRY BARBADILLO, ESQ!

The city government of Dagupan, headed by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, warmly welcomes Hon. Vice Mayor Garry Barbadillo, ESQ., official representative of the City of Milpitas, California, USA, during the regular flag-raising ceremony held at the City Plaza today, Monday, April 28.

Milpitas’ Vice Mayor’s visit in the city serves as a testament towards the strong sister-city ties between the Milpitas and Dagupan which is now celebrating its 25th Year of Sister City Relations.

“On behalf of the City of Milpitas, I would like to sincerely thank our Sister City, The City of Dagupan (Philippines), Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, the members of the City Council and their staff for welcoming the City of Milpitas to their city.” Milpitas Vice Mayor expressed through his official Facebook post who arrived here in the city on April 25th and joined the festivities during the Bangus Festival Gilon-Gilon ed Baley last Saturday and Bangus Rodeo earlier today.

“Isang malaking karangalan po sa aming mga Dagupeños ang makasalamuha at makasama kayo sa aming kasiyahan sa pagdiriwang ng taunang Bangus Festival. Please, consider this city your second home!”, Mayor Belen stated.

Dagupan City Legal Officer, Atty. Aurora E. Valle together with the Dagupan LGU department heads and chiefs of the national government agencies in the city also joined Milpitas Vice Mayor Barbadillo during his official visit at the Dagupan City Hall.

On November 27, 2023, representatives from both cities signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during Dagupan’s visit to Milpitas, USA to solidify their commitment to collaboration and cultural exchange.

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PINAKAMALAKI! PINAKAMAHABA! PINAKA MAGANDANG BANGUS! DITO LANG YAN MAKIKITA SA DAGUPAN CITY!

World’s best quality Dagupan bangus ang muling pinatunayan ng mga fishfarmers/bangus growers sa lungsod sa taunang Bangus Rodeo at bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Bangus Festival 2025.

Tampok dito ang search for the Heaviest, Longest, and Prettiest bangus na pinalaki sa mga fishponds ng mga local aqua farmers para lamang sa kompetisyon.

Ipinamalas rin ng mga dagupeño fish vendors ang galing sa pagkilatis ng bangus mula ulo hanggang buntot sa tunggalian ng Fastest Bangus Classifier, Fastest Deboner, and Fastest Bangus Eater.

Kasama ni Mayor Belen T. Fernandez upang ipagmalaki ang lokal na produkto ng Dagupan sa buong mundo, si Milpitas City Vice Mayor Garry Barbadillo, ESQ na ipinaabot din ang pasasalamat sa mga Dagupeño sa mainit na pagtanggap. Kasabay na ipinagdiriwang ngayong taon ang 25 years of Dagupan-Milpitas Sister City Relations.

“Gusto kong magpasalamat sa inyong lahat sa inyong suporta sa Bangus Festival dahil ang layunin po natin ay patuloy na ma-promote ang best and the world’s tastiest milkfish – ang Dagupan bangus!”, mensahe ni Mayor Belen.

Kapartner ng siyudad ang FEEDMIX Specialist Inc. sa paghahatid ng Bangus Rodeo taon-taon kasama sina Bangus Festival Executive Chairperson and Rodeo Event Chair Coun. Marcelino Fernandez, City Agriculture Office, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Department of Trade and Industry at ang buong bangus industry players na siyang bida sa selebrasyon.

Dagupan City Bangus Festival:

BANGUS RODEO 2025 WINNERS

SEARCH FOR THE HEAVIEST BANGUS

1ST 3.60Kg – Marlyn Camacho (Pugaro, Dagupan City)

2ND 2.80Kg – Ernesto Camacho (Pugaro, Dagupan City)

3RD 2.05Kg – Joseph Doria (Binmaley, Pangasinan)

SEARCH FOR THE LONGEST BANGUS

1ST 68CM – Mark Narvante (Binmaley, Pangasinan)

2ND 65CM – Ernie Melendez (Lucao, Dagupan City)

3RD 62CM – Joana Grace Fernandez (Binmaley, Pangasinan)

SEARCH FOR THE PRETTIEST BANGUS

1ST Alvin Caguioa (Lucao, Dagupan City)

2ND Dangellee Caguioa (Lucao, Dagupan City)

3RD Prime Dominic Pedralvez (Lucao, Dagupan City)

SEARCH FOR THE FASTEST BANGUS CLASSIFIER

1ST Melecio Melendez (Barangay I, Dagupan City)

2ND Louie Tomagos (Lucao, Dagupan City)

3RD Allan Doria (Salapingao, Dagupan City)

SEARCH FOR THE FASTEST BANGUS DEBONER

1ST Jeffrey Bandera (Pantal, Dagupan City)

2ND Arnold Balolong (Pantal, Dagupan City)

3RD Huv Tendenilla (Pantal, Dagupan City)

SEARCH FOR THE FASTEST BANGUS EATER

1ST Ruben Fernandez (Pantal, Dagupan City)

2ND Benedict Abalos (Pantal, Dagupan City)

3RD Marivic Bandera (Pantal, Dagupan City)

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