Pangasinan: Among the Hundred Islands
A coastal province of islands, salt and bangus offers more than one way to explore.
The Hundred Islands in Alaminos give Pangasinan one of its most recognizable landscapes. Limestone islets rise from the water in clusters, creating a view that changes with the angle of a boat or the height of a lookout.
The province’s identity is also closely associated with salt. Its name is commonly linked to salt-making, a reminder that the coast has long supported livelihoods as well as leisure. Fishing and aquaculture continue to shape the region’s food culture.
In Dagupan, bangus is celebrated as a local specialty and through the Bangus Festival. Moving from the islands to a town market or a shared meal reveals another side of Pangasinan: the relationship between its waters and the people who depend on them.
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