ABW Sept 2023-1

Referred to as the mother island of the Hundred Islands is
Cabarruyan Island, and is the largest island in the islandmunicipality
of Anda, Pangasinan located northwest of the
National Park.
HUNDRED ISLAND
The Sagip Lingayen Gulf Project is a
study done in 2010, implemented by
the Marine Environment and Resources
Foundation Inc. and funded by the
Dutch government, in response to
the lack of resources on the terrestrial
wildlife of the islands. The study
assessed and created an inventory of
the flora and fauna of the islands to
help the city government create an
environmental monitoring program to
protect the island’s biodiversity. Some of the wildlife found
living in the National Park are- Crab-eating Macaque,
Common Palm Civet, Dugong, Geckos, Monitor Lizards, sea
Turtles, Fraser Dolphin and sea snakes just to name a few.
Alaminos City
Alaminos, officially the City of Alaminos is a fourth class city
in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. It was named
after Juan Alaminos y de Vivar, former Governor-General of
the Philippines. It is bounded by the municipalities of Sual,
Lucap Wharf, gateway to Hundred Islands
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With so many
adventures to choose
from, sometimes, the
decision may be a
difficult one with so
many adventures at
your fingertips.
Bani, and Mabini. This thriving municipality is the home and
hub of the 100 Islands. The city itself boasts large markets
where you can buy just about anything along with major
shopping centers and many hotels to accommodate the
tourists flocking to the 100 Islands. The Mayor of Alaminos,
The Honorable Arthur F Celeste focuses on
improving the 100 islands attractions and
amenities while maintaining an extremely
high level of environmental protection for
the area.
Alaminos also has some of the finest
restaurants in the area to please any
discerning palette, places like Eliana’s
Resto Grill on the outskirts of town
serving fine foods of both international
and Filipino cuisine, there is also a live band every night.
Opposite city hall is Kawayan Food Court. Where you can
relax at People’s Park, while there a must try is the famous
locally made Alaminos Longganisa. There are many hotels
offering a variety of accommodations and all bus terminals
are centrally located. Just five kilometers from City Hall is
the barangay of Lucap where the Don GonZalo Montemayor
Wharf is situated, your gateway to the 100 Islands and
where your adventure begins. With so many adventures
to choose from, sometimes, the decision may be a difficult
one with so many adventures at your fingertips. Adventures