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Alaminos is undeniably a growing trade, commercial and educational center of Western Pangasinan. Owing to its strategic location and with the presence of the world-famous Hundred Islands National Park, and with its abundant natural resources, the municipality is one of the growth centers in Region I. With such inherent strengths, traders and businessmen continue to come to Alaminos. Investments propelled the economic development of the town.

With a booming economy, Alaminos was reclassified from fourth to third class municipality in July 1991, the only one in the province and one of the five (5) municipalities in Region I. Its reclassification is based on the provisions of Executive Order No. 249 and Finance Department Order No. 79-91 dated July 1991.

However, it was in 1994 when then Mayor Alipio Fernandez, Mayor of Dagupan City, first broached the idea to the then Mayor Leon M. Rivera, Jr., of converting Alaminos into a city due to its strategic location in Western Pangasinan. [read more]

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Alaminos used to be a part of Bolinao which was one of the nine towns in the northernmost part of Zambales. A certain Suyang led a group of Zambals in search for a greener pasture. The group journeyed north from the mountains of Zambales, their native land. Eventually, they came upon a shoreline and decided to settle there. Fishing became their main source of livelihood. They named their settlement after their leader—Suyang.

Suyang (already existing as a barrio of Bolinao as residents have known), located on a large mountain base, was reestablished by Don Gaspar Montoya, Don Nicolas de San Jose, Don Domingo de Guzman, Don Nicolas Purificacion and others. It was a beautiful plain which offered a beautiful panorama surrounded by enchanting forests interposed alternately in its verdant fields. The barrio rose approximately to a height of some 15 or 20 meters above sea level.

In 1735, the people of Barrio Suyang built their church, convent and a tribunal house. [read more]

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Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind food experience. You can treat your palate to a steamy bowl of pinakbet or a binungey topped with sugar in one of the carinderias or native delicacy stores through the city. Wherever you go, the food on the table of an Alaminos household reflects the richness of its resources and the creative culinary skills of its people. The mastery of the traditional and original recipe for delicacies and dishes has been passed down by culinary masters, adding to the gastronomic powerhouse of the city.

Never pass on a chance to taste the seafood offered to you. Seafood cooking has reached a higher level of sumptuousness here, especially in the restaurants dotting the wharf. And your food pilgrimage will never be complete until you grab a bite of any of the native cakes sold abundantly in the city market. [read more]

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Pinakbet	Talaba
Longanisa	Alaminos Bangus
Patupat	Dila-dila (Kumukusay)
Binungey	Seaweeds (Arosep,potpolo)
Suman	Bagoong

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This page contains information about the responsibilities, functions and the people managing and administering the City Government of Alaminos, Pangasinan's various city offices.

City Offices

City Accounting Office	Sangguniang Panlungsod
Land Tax Section	Sangguniang Panlungsod Sectretariat
City Agriculture Office	City Treasurer`s Office
City Assessor`s Office	Vice Mayor`s Office
City Budget Office	Public Order & Safety Office
City General Services Office	Information Office
City Veterinary	Business Permit & Licensing Section
City Cooperatives Office	Records Section
City Planning & Development Office	Market Administration Section
City Social Welfare & Development	City Library
City Engineering / Bldg	City Administrator`s Office
MIS Section	Human Resource Management Section
City Registrar`s Office	Tourism Section
City Legal Office	Hundred Islands Youth Council
City Mayor`s Office	Transportation Regulatory Section
City Health Office	Supply Section

Planning on settling here someday? Brush up on information about each barangay, like its brief history, or the origin of its name or if you would still be able to squeeze in on its populace. Even if you are just here for a visit, it’s still a thrill to experience the strangeness and warmth of each barangay. Pick the place you find interesting and just enjoy its magic.

List of Barangays

Barangay Alos	Barangay Pangapisan
Barangay Amandiego	Barangay Poblacion
Barangay Amangbangan	Barangay Pocal-Pocal
Barangay Balayang	Barangay Pogo
Barangay Balangobong	Barangay Polo
Barangay Baleyadaan	Barangay Quibuar
Barangay Bisocol	Barangay Sabangan
Barangay Bolaney	Barangay San Jose
Barangay Bued	Barangay San Roque
Barangay Cabatuan	Barangay San Vicente
Barangay Dulacac	Barangay Sta. Maria
Barangay Inerangan	Barangay Tanaytay
Barangay Landoc	Barangay Tangcarang
Barangay Linmansangan	Barangay Tawintawin
Barangay Lucap	Barangay Telbang
Barangay Maawi	Barangay Victoria
Barangay Macatiw	Barangay Cayucay
Barangay Magsaysay	Barangay Pandan
Barangay Mona	Barangay San Antonio
Barangay Palamis

This sections easily identifies the city government's special committee or body that carry out special functions and roles in fulfilling a significant project or program for city development.

List of Special Committee

A city moves more securely with all the help of government agencies around. And you don’t need to endure the walk to find the right people and office to answer your questions or hear your complaints.

A few clicks and valuable information and services are right at your fingertips. Save time and effort in reaching the police and fire department or seeking urgent information from the BIR. Listed here are the many local offices of government agencies, their Heads and contact numbers.

Be assured of considerate service at each call.

List of Government Agencies

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Good Governance

The ten–point agenda translates our development paradigm and vision into action areas. These action areas are in turn translated into specific programs and projects.

Competitiveness, growth with equity, resource management and sustainable use, and social safety nets for the vulnerable, form the cornerstones of our development paradigm.

A renewed and repositioned tourism thrust….
An innovative agricultural modernization and productivity approach….
Environmental conservation and coastal resources management….

These are the anchor of our ten-point agenda.

Improved basic services for all and social services for the elederly, disabled, vulnerable youth and the abused….
Public order and safety….

These agenda ensure a safer and more humane city.

Infrastructure development….
Enterprise development…..
Investment promotion….

These will lead to competitiveness and growth for broad sectors.

Human resources development….
City government modernization…..

These will strengthen governance, improving the efficiency, transparency and responsiveness of the city government.

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