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SUAL

P A N G A S I N A N
Long before the coming of the Spaniards to Pangasinan in 1572, Sual
was already a thriving seaport. Excavations of 12th to 15th century Chinese Anna-
mese, Cambodian and Siamese ceramics from here and its neighbouring towns., tell
us that the people of the costal towns of Pangasinan were already actively trading
with their Asian neighbors during those times.

In the 16th century, Sual was barely inhabited. People started to popu- Region: I
late the town in the latter part of the 18th century when it was initially a part of san Province: Pangasinan
Isidtro Labdrador de Tobuang (now called Labrador). Congressional District: I
The town of Sual was founded on may 20, 1805 then Gov. Gen. Rafael Barangays: 19 Barangays
Maria de Aguilar issued a superior decree granting the separation of Sual from Population: 37,409(2018)
Labrador. It was onw one of the towns founded early whose original settlers were Land Area: 13, 016 hectares
Pangsinan speaking. Area Code: 075
Zip Code: 2403
The year 1818 was thet start of the exodus of Ilocano migrants to Sual Languages: Pangasinan, Ilocano, Filipino, English
when Ilocano families from Paoay, Ilocos Norte came with boat and made up three
whole barangays. P A N G A S I N A N
 DRIED FISH: Sual Pangasinan also process dried fish locally known as “Daing”.
CABALITIAN ISLAND: A nature trip that combines swimming, hiking and cav-
The fish is split open and ten de-gutted. They ate sprinkled with a generous
ing, coupled with an educational tour of Sual’s local industries.During the boat
amount of salt, which is necessary to prevent deadly bacterie from frming on SILEW FESTIVAL: The Philippines’ largest coal power plant is given with pres-
ride to the island, visitors are ontroduced to the town’s 750 fish cages, each
producing an average of 45, 000 pieces of milk fish per year, as well as a view the surface of the fish. They are then left to dry in the sun. To make the pro- tige via annual “Silew Festival” held as part of the Town Fiesta very month of
of Philippines’ largest coal power plant, Team Enery Power Plant. cess of drying much faster, these fish are placed on top of screens. When they April. The Silew Festival spearheaded by the local government and the people
Upon arriving on the island , travellers can relax in Emoh Ruo Beach Resort’s are dry enough, the fish are then stored. Dried fish has a long storage life. of Sual to highlights the big contribution of the Team Energy Power Plant in the
amiable rooms and enjoy water activities such as kayaking. Not to be missed is Fishes used to make “Daing” are small to medium size of pelagic fishes. economy of Sual.
hiking on its nearby scenic rock formations, where people can go swimming in Activities during the Festival include street dancing, drum and lyre competition,
the cold waters inside natural rock basins. Trekking further up the hills can civic and float parade.
lead to a number of caves such as the alluring Lumahong Cave. UNSUNG HERO OF SUAL On
January 8, 1945, Luis Edrosolan
was beheaded by retreating
Japanese Imperial Army soldiers,
SUAL MUNICIPAL HALL SUAL SEA PORT as the Allied Forces led by Gen.
Douglas Mac Arthur prepared to
land on the beaches of Lingayen
Gulf. He was arrested in 1944
after he was found to have sup-
plied food to Filipino guerrillas
operating in Western Pangasinan.

NATURE: Aside from beautiful

MASAMIREY BEACH: Sual might seem sleepy and unassuming at first but it is ST. PETER DE MARTYR PARISH SUAL WHARF
home of sprawl of cream-colored beaches, clear blue waters, unspoiled water- beaches , Sual also has falls and
falls, tropical islands, and secret coves one of which is the unexplored coastal hills like Kiray Falls, Matico Falls,
cove of Masamirey Beach in Brgy. Norte. Bisay Falls and Andiket Bato
Fringed with colourful fishing boats, powdery sand and aquamarine waters.
Masamirey is a charming sitio that is home to a friendly local fishing communi-
ty. It is off-the-beaten path and not many know about it so it’s perfect for
serene gateways and relaxing vacations.
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