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The Official Dagupan Bangus Festival 2011 website is now online! The site will serve as the portal for news, updates, information, sponsors, photos of the 2011 Dagupan Bangus Festival. Click the link to visit the Official Dagupan Bangus Festival 2011 website .

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Over 500 dancers comprising a record 38 dance groups from all over Pangasinan battled last February 26, 2011 at the Dagupan City People’s Astrodome for the championship title of Danziklaban 2011 . Danziklaban 2011 , an annual event lead by Maharlika L. Mirasol II of Harlijk Productions, is known as the biggest and most prestigious dance competition in the Province of Pangasinan. An estimated 4000 people watched the competition live for about five hours of non-stop dance showcase from the province’s home grown talents. Adding to the excitement of the event are the Manila-based guest performers Philippine Islands Assassins. This multi-award winning break dance crew is best known for winning 1st runner up in ABS-CBN’s Showtime Season One and is seen regularly on ASAP Rocks and Showtime. At the end, Bugallon’s VIP Crew were declared Champions of the competition followed by Dagupan City’s Next Generation Dancers – 1st Runner Up, San Fabian’s Retrograde Wallop – 2nd Runner Up, DMO De

Great King Ventures present Pangasinan  DANZIKLABAN 2011 on February 26, 2011, 12nn onwards at the Dagupan City People's Astrodome. Pangasinan DANZIKLABAN 2011 is an explosive, all out and original dance contest/ showdown with high school and college/mixed categories. Special guest performers on the show are the  Philippine Island Assassins - 1st Runner Up of ABS-CBN's Showtime Season 1. Philippine Island Assassins Call or text 09289329158 for details. What's Up Dagupan is the official Social Media partner of the  Pangasinan   DANZIKLABAN 2011.

Pinoy Pakart presents TATAUGUPAN Dagupan Skin Art Festival on Friday, February 25, 2011 (starting at 9:00am - 2:30 am of February 26) at the Hall of Fame Bar and Restaurant (2nd Flr., Orient Pacific Center), Perez Blvd., Dagupan City.  Event Schedule:  February 25, 2011 – Event Program 8:00 am Registration/Validation 9:00 am On-the-Spot Competition Start Time 10:00 am Public Entrance 2:00 pm Pre-Made Entry Presentation and Judging 3:00 pm On-the-Spot Competition Stop Time 3:30 pm Guest Artists Live Tattoo 7:00 pm Body Painting Model Performance 9:00 pm Awarding Tattoo Competition Categories: 1. On the Spot Tattoo (Open Size, Free-Style) Pre-Made Tattoo: 2. BLACK & GRAY (Open Size) 3. COLORED (Open Size) 4. PORTRAIT (Open Size, Must present reference photo for comparison) 5. BACKPIECE 6. TRIBAL 7. REALISTIC Due to only limited number of participants are allowed, a first come first served rule is implemented. Competition participants are advised to

Pinoy Pakart presents TATAUGUPAN Dagupan Skin Art Festival on Friday, February 25, 2011 (starting at 9:00am - 2:30 am of February 26) at the Hall of Fame Bar and Restaurant (2nd Flr., Orient Pacific Center), Perez Blvd., Dagupan City.  Event Schedule:  February 25, 2011 – Event Program 8:00 am Registration/Validation 9:00 am On-the-Spot Competition Start Time 10:00 am Public Entrance 2:00 pm Pre-Made Entry Presentation and Judging 3:00 pm On-the-Spot Competition Stop Time 3:30 pm Guest Artists Live Tattoo 7:00 pm Body Painting Model Performance 9:00 pm Awarding Tattoo Competition Categories: 1. On the Spot Tattoo (Open Size, Free-Style) Pre-Made Tattoo: 2. BLACK & GRAY (Open Size) 3. COLORED (Open Size) 4. PORTRAIT (Open Size, Must present reference photo for comparison) 5. BACKPIECE 6. TRIBAL 7. REALISTIC Due to only limited number of participants are allowed, a first come first served rule is implemented. Competition participants are advised to

EastWest Bank Dagupan Branch bested all branches of EastWest Bank nationwide by winning the 2010 Branch of the Year Award  First Place .  The recognition for the Dagupan Branch was awarded at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel, Roxas Blvd., Manila City on February 19, 2011.  Antonio O. Patungan , the manager of the  EastWest Bank Dagupan Branch  is a Dagupe ñ o .

“ Pledge for us to work together, pledge for us to work harder, to be selfless and to sacrifice, to put God and City above all else, and I assure you the best is yet to come .” - Mayor Benjie S. Lim And what greater honor is there but to be of service to the very city where we were born and raised .  -  Mayor Benjie S. Lim Ang sikreto ng isang magaling na lider ay simple lamang: huwag niyong unahin ang inyong sarili .  -  Mayor Benjie S. Lim       It is our philosophy, that it is the private sector that creates jobs, and not the government.   The role of government is to pursue policies that help the private sector create jobs. -  Mayor Benjie S. Lim       It is also our policy to invest heavily in education and human resources development.  -  Mayor Benjie S. Lim     Waste management is not a task that must be left to the government to resolve alone.   Everyone should take part in it, since waste and garbage starts from our homes.  -  Mayor Benjie S. Lim     Our city, is, and will al

Here is the Full Text of Mayor Benjamin S. Lim's State of the City Address (SOCA) 2011 held on February 14, 2011 at the Dagupan City People's Astrodome: MBSL SOCA 2011

Still undecided where to spend Valentine's Day with your special someone, friend or family here in Dagupan? What's up Dagupan is giving out 14 wonderful suggestions where you could enjoy that ecstatic feeling of love here in Dagupan City. 10. Hall of Fame Bar and Restaurant This Valentine's Day, Hall of Fame Bar and Restaurant presents Yvan Lambatan of Pinoy Dream Academy Season One and his band Blue Lime Band in a special Valentine show. The P199 dinner buffet will start at 6:00 pm. Come to enjoy your stay at  Hall of Fame Bar and Restaurant... definitely! Here is a sample of their music. Hall of Fame Bar and Restaurant is located at the  2nd Floor, Orient Pacific Center, Perez Blvd., Dagupan City. Call 523-FAME for more info and details. 

Still undecided where to spend Valentine's Day with your special someone, friend or family here in Dagupan? What's up Dagupan is giving out 14 wonderful suggestions where you could enjoy that ecstatic feeling of love here in Dagupan City. 9. Tondaligan Beach Nothing beats a romantic moment like a walk along the shores of a beach  with your loved one . Tondaligan Beach (also called Bonuan Blue Beach ) may have lost its glory but it's still Dagupan's natural treasure. Take a dip or have a boat ride and dine in restaurants like Matutina's , Nena's Garden or grill bangus near the shore or beside the nipa sheds. You may also want to visit the Japanese Memorial Garden and the MacArthur Landing Marker.  View some photos of Tondaligan here and here . Tondaligan Beach is in Bonuan, Dagupan City.

Still undecided where to spend Valentine's Day with your special someone, friend or family here in Dagupan? What's up Dagupan is giving out 14 wonderful suggestions where you could enjoy that ecstatic feeling of love here in Dagupan City. 8. Jam Sweet Jam If you love sizzling plates and cakes Jam Sweet Jam is the cozy date place for you this Valentines. Jam Sweet Jam is located at Guilig St., Dagupan City. Their contact number is (075) 5221775

Still undecided where to spend Valentine's Day with your special someone, friend or family here in Dagupan? What's up Dagupan is giving out 14 wonderful suggestions where you could enjoy that ecstatic feeling of love here in Dagupan City. 7. Dagupe ña Restaurant Dagupe ña is arguably the best restaurant in Pangasinan. Although they have moved their operations to Calasiao, they have kept the name that has made them famous. Eat to your heart's desire this Valentine's.  Bestsellers include Dagupena Crispy Pata (is a must if you are not cholesterol conscious), bangus (in variations like teriyaki, barbecue, a la pobre or with laing and in different manner of cooking) and pakbet. Try the sansrival for dessert. It's to die for!     Dagupeńa Restaurant is located at San Miguel Highway, Calasiao, Pangasinan, Philippines (near Dagupan City-Calasiao boundary). Contact them at (+6375) 5222752

Still undecided where to spend Valentine's Day with your special someone, friend or family here in Dagupan? What's up Dagupan is giving out 14 wonderful suggestions where you could enjoy that ecstatic feeling of love here in Dagupan City. 6. Café Du Marc Les Café Du Marc is offering Steaks and buffet dinner on February 14, 2011.  Les Café Du Marc is famous for its Lengua Juliana, named after the Gutierrez matriarch who started it all, Aling Juling Gutierrez. Also worth trying are the mouth-watering  baby back ribs, delectable pasta and all natural (not made of peanut butter  but ground peanuts) Kare-Kare . Cafe Du Marc is  also well known for its superb  catering services.    Café Du Marc is located at A.B. Fernandez Ave. (Junction), Dagupan City. You may contact them at 075-5229828. Photos by Jojo Rinoza . You may contact him through whatsupdagupan@gmail.com

Still undecided where to spend Valentine's Day with your special someone, friend or family here in Dagupan? What's up Dagupan is giving out 14 wonderful suggestions where you could enjoy that ecstatic feeling of love here in Dagupan City. 5. CSI Cinema For a movie date this Valentine's Day, why not got to CSI Cinema, the only movie theater in Dagupan City? CSI Cinema is showing My Valentine Girls starring Richard Gutierrez, Rhian Ramos, Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff, Eugene Domingo and featuring Jillan Ward and Bulong starring Vhong Navarro and Angelica Panganiban. CSI Cinema is located at CSI City Mall Dagupan, Lucao District, Dagupan City.

Still undecided where to spend Valentine's Day with your special someone, friend or family here in Dagupan? What's up Dagupan is giving out 14 wonderful suggestions where you could enjoy that ecstatic feeling of love here in Dagupan City. 4. East Gate Plaza  East Gate Plaza together with Pebble Beach Cafe , Todd's , Park & Kim , Club Fitness , Enso Sushi Bar , Gloria Jean's Dagupan , and Juxtapose Studio presents A Night of Music and Love on  February 13 and 14, 2011. This Valentine's treat features Resonance Band and Kiko on Sunday, February 13 and Oldies Jam Session on the Valentine's Day, February 14.   FREE 1 Photo for every 2 dinner tickets . Juxtapose also offers 3 photos at the photobooth for only P200. East Gate Plaza is located at A.B Fernandez East,  Dagupan City. 

Still undecided where to spend Valentine's Day with your special someone, friend or family here in Dagupan? What's up Dagupan is giving out 14 wonderful suggestions where you could enjoy that ecstatic feeling of love here in Dagupan City. 3. CSI Stadia CSI STADIA is the most modern conference, sports center and in Northern Luzon. It boasts of a 3,693 sq. meters main hall and several function rooms with sizes ranging from 251 to 335 sq. meters. Its main hall converts into a world class basketball court and 8 taraflex bdmntn courts.  This Valentines Day,  the CSI Stadia brings to Dagupan the  best live acts in the country brought together in a grand concert- The ASAP Sessionistas 2011 in Dagupan! The Sessionistas represent a mix of music genres from RnB to acoustic, bossa nova to soul, as well as pop and ballads. The ASAP Sessionistas are made up a multi-awarded powerhouse composed of the very first ever female diamond awardee “Diamond Soul Siren” Nina, the one and onl