Tondol: The Boracay of the North

Boracay! Definitely this will be the first thing to come to your mind when they say white sand beach. Indeed, Boracay is really a paradise but don’t you know that Pangasinan has its own Boracay?

Yes you heard it right! But I’m not referring to Patar white sand beach of Bolinao instead to the hidden Paradise of Tondol in Anda Pangasinan.


Tourists tagged Tondol as the “Little Boracay of The North” because it really looks like Bora from the color and texture of the sand to the shade of the water. The Difference is only Tondol has smaller shoreline and no parties during night time.

What makes Tondol different?

Tondol is very calm and peaceful not like other famous go to beaches in the country tondol has a tranquil atmosphere.


“Island walking” haha.. don’t know how to describe their islands. During low tide you don’t need to rent a boat just to visit  a nearby island because you can walk in getting there. Sounds awesome right? But there’s more! They call it the Floating Dessert, local tells that this island walks or should I say changes its location depending on the tide. Awesome!


You can also enjoy kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving when you go to Tondol without spending too much.


For approximately 2-3 hours drive from Lingayen you can experience the majestic beauty of Tondol white sand beach.

FYI: Tondol White sand Beach is Located at Anda, an island municipality in Pangasinan which they call as the mother island of the famous hundred islands of Alaminos City.
  


1st Pangasinan Cheerleading Competition: a battle for Supremacy


This year Pangasinan will mark another history as Pangasinan Cheerleaders League coined the first ever Pangasinan Cheerleading Competition.

This September 21, 2013, Saturday, mark your calendar and witness how young passionate pangasinan cheerleaders will battle for supremacy showcasing their talents with poise, flexibility, gracefulness and pride.
Be Loud! Be Proud! Cheer the Crowd! Seven PROUD teams from different High School, Colleges and Universities all over the province will be LOUD and will CHEER THE CROWD to bring home the title of being the 1st Pangasinan Cheerleading Competition Grand Champion.

But aside of being capped as the champion, the winner will secure its spot for the Finals of the National Cheerleading Competition Next Year.

So, make sure to free your day on the 21st of September and join us in this historic event which to be held in Robinsons Place Pangasinan from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
To get more updates you may like the official Facebook Page of Pangasinan Cheerleaders League (https://www.facebook.com/PangasinanCheerLeague) or Join their event on Facebook, you may also visit the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/talktvg) or the website of TalkTV Global (http://talktvglobal.com/)– the official Online TV Partner of the Pangasinan Cheerleading Competition.ta
See yah! J


Photo Blog:Pangasinan Heritage


Pangasinan Capitol
Pangasinan Provincial Capitol 1900's
Casa Real (Pangasinan)
Casa Real - the First Capitol of Pangasinan

Lingayen Plaza
Lingayen 1900's

Photo courtesy of:
Arabela Ventenilla-Arcinue 

Pangasinan greets BRP Alcaraz off Bolinao waters


DAGUPAN CITY,  (PIA) -- Even for a fleeting moment, Pangasinenses took time to welcome the country’s second warship, BRP Ramon Alcaraz on Tuesday as it sailed on Bolinao shores before docking at the Subic Bay Freeport for the arrival ceremony. 

The Philippine Navy’s newly-acquired 2nd High Endurance Cutter left Charlestone, South Carolina on June 10 and passed by the ports in Florida, Panama Canal, Hawaii and Guam before it entered Philippine waters. 
Fisher folks from the towns of Sual and Bolinao, local government officials, students and local communities whom the ship will be dedicated to serve were part of the crowd that stood by as the vessel sailed on Bolinao waters. 
BRP Alcaraz officially arrived before dawn last August 2 off waters adjacent to Casiguran, Aurora. 
Commander Levi Carane of the Philippine Naval Forces in North Luzon, said the warship was officially welcomed with a formal ceremony by President Benigno S. Aquino III. 
Part of the ceremony was recognizing 88 sailors who were instrumental for her safe and successful maiden voyage to the Philippines, he said. 
The warship was named after Navy war veteran Ramon Alcaraz who was a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1940. He showed his gallantry in battle when he shot down three low-flying Japanese planes off Bataan in January 17, 1942. (MCA/VHS/PIA-1Pangasinan) 

Pangasinan OTOP goes GOOGLE!


As a a part of  making Pangasinan as the first Digital province in the country, The Provincial Government of Pangasinan in partnership with GBG Dagupan and Google Southeast Asia will conduct another Digital Project that aims to promote and give online presence to province's local industry.

The event entitled " Pangasinan OTOP goes Google" will help small medium enterprises (SMEs) to showcase and promote  their products and industry using a new platform which is the internet. Also, the history or story of the OTOP product can be mapped too.

Pangasinan OTOP will be held on July 29, 2013 at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Also, the event can be watched online through a livestreaming by TalkTV Global.

Pangasinan Bloggers will also attend the event as support  to the Provincial Government and Google's project and advocasies.

A Journey to Forever with Charles



Your fairytale happy ending wouldn’t be complete without a dazzling bridal car.
That’s what Charles’ Rent a Car is here for: to adorn your most cherished moment with the perfect carriage. From classy vintage cars to lux limousines, Charles’ Rent a Car is ready to kick off your honeymoon dreams. To attest to that, here are few of the precious gems we checked out:
·         1934 Bonnie and Clyde
·         1936 Chrysler La Salle
·         Mercedez Benz Semi-Stretch Limousine
·         Mercedez Benz Super Stretch Limousine
·         1983 6-door Limousine


Lavish though they seem, these envy-inducing coupés need not to come with a steep price. The rates range from P7,500-P9,000 depending on the distance. What’s not to love?
But of course, these fancies won’t be as fantastic if your loved ones (or worse, the whole entourage) missed your grand entrance because of the heavy traffic and crappy transport services. You don’t need to fret yet—they’ve got that covered.


Charles’ Rent a Car also showcases cozy private vehicles to cater to the entourage’s needs; bringing them to your venue without fuss—and on time. So don’t hesitate to have your aunts and cousins abroad come over to your wedding. They will surely come and go safe, sound, and happy.
Sure your wedding seems trivial compared to the forever you get to spend with your wife/husband, but don’t you think your happy ever after deserves a fitting start?

Your forever starts on your wedding day so don’t be afraid to indulge yourself with your childhood fantasies a little. The Queen of the Day ought to have all-out Royal Treatment; just save the more intimate fancy for the latter part. *Wink