Brief History

Dipolog started as a tribal settlement of Subanos or river people who were part of the second wave of Malay migration to the Philippines. In 1834, when a civil government was established by the Spanish Provincial Government of Misamis under which Dipolog as a town belong, a Spanish Recollect Missionary arrived in the town and upon meeting a native asked, "Donde esta el Capitan? The native understanding only the word "Capitan", pointed to the West and said in Subano word: DI…PAG" meaning across the river. The Padre guided by his muchacho went to the place pointed by the native and named it DIPAG. Through the years, this was corrupted by mispronunciation and the intermingling of Visayan and Subano words into what it is today…………..DIPOLOG.

Dipolog was declared as a municipality on July 1, 1913 by then Governor Mindanao, General john J. Pershing and became a full pledged City on January 1, 1970 after President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Rep. Act No. 5520 into law on June 21, 1969.

The warm hospitality of the Dipolognons is recognized throughout thus, the official name, "ORCHID CITY", the symbol of achievement and magnetic beauty that compels people to flock to it. Moreover, Dipolognons are also famous for their artistic talents, deep religiosity, and easygoing nature.
 

Geography

Dipolog City is the capital of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte and it is situated in the northwestern part of the province. It is facing Cebu and Negros provinces and sits of the tip of Western Mindanao and is known as the "Gateway to Western Mindanao and Zamboanga Peninsula". Dipolog has an area of (13,598) 24,113 hectares mostly rolling hills with wide lowlands along its western coast facing Sulu Sea. It is composed of 21 barangays. Income classification is 2nd class.

Land Use:

Agriculture    9,787.0375

Forest land       676.0000 has.

Shrub land       329.8735 has.

Residential    1,920.0000 has.

Commercial       225.0000 has.

Institutional       165.5200 has.

Industrial       200.0000 has.

Parks & Recreation        56.6300 has.

Transport & Utility Zone       69.2200 has.

Planned Unit Development       15.0000 has.

Open Spaces (thoroughfares)    153.7190 has.
 

Climate / Topography

Dipolog has a mild and moderate climate where rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. It has a distinct dry and rainy season. The dry season begins from February to April and the Wet season starts from June to January. The hottest month is April at 30 degree Celsius and the coolest month is December at 19 degree Celsius. The prevailing wind is northeast. Wind with velocity of 2 degrees and 7% exposure to typhoon. Mean temperature is 26.68 degrees Celsius.

Population / Languages & Dialects

The city has over 100,000 residents (108,570 as of 2002 projected) speaking mainly Cebuano/Visayan. English and Filipino (Tagalog) are also widely spoken. The original Subanon dialect is used in the highlands. Population density is 8 persons/hectare.

Religious Sects

Roman Catholic has the highest number of followers, which accounts 95% of the population. The remaining 5% comprise Christians of different denominations.

Ethnic Groups

The inhabitants of Dipolog are mostly migrants from Visayas, particularly from the Provinces of Cebu, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Siquijor, Leyte and Samar. There are few Ilonggos, Tausug and Pampagueños in the city. A significant number of Chinese also reside in the city. People from highland/tribal community are mostly Subanens.

Major Industries
Dipolog is basically an agricultural city. A few of its large agro-industrial establishments deal I rice and corn, fish, livestock and processing plants.

A great majority of the small manufacturing establishments are also agro-industrial such as saw mills, bakeries as well as small and medium scale cottage industry. NACIDA cottage industries activities involve metal craft, woodcraft, rattan craft, ceramic and food processing.

Major products are coconut, rice, corn, fish, and sardines in oil. Major source of livelihood are construction, fishing, agriculture and services.

Social and Health Facilities

Social & Health Indicators

Literacy Rate     99.00%

Mortality Rate      5.8

Morbidity Rate            158.

Infant Mortality      14.0

Maternal Mortality Rate         0.0

Crude Birth Rate      26.2

Crude Death Rate         5.85

No. and Percentage of malnourished children (0 preschoolers)

            Mild    4,431           23.64%

            Moderate        510   2.72%

            Severe           48   0.26%

Environment
Flora  Gemelina, Mahogany, Teakwood, Acacia,
                  Narra, Ipil-Ipil, Molave, Herbs & Shrubs
Fauna  Livestock, Hogs, Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds
                  Monkeys
Revenue / Income
     

Tax Revenue      Php 174,766,160.85
      Operating & Miscellaneous Revenue              9,826,728.92
      Economic Enterprise Operation                       18,743,252.09

CITY OFFICIALS

Hon. EVELYN T. UY                 City Mayor

Hon. SENEN O. ANGELES   City Vice Mayor
 

CITY COUNCILORS:

      Hon. Peter Y. Co

      Hon. Horacio B. Velasco 

      Hon. Raul C. Barbaso  

      Hon. Marvelita N. Pinsoy

      Hon. Dante G. Bagarinao

      Hon. Julius C. Napigquit

      Hon. James P. Verduguez

      Hon. Romulo P. Soliva 

      Hon. Praxides P. Rubia

      Hon. Kenny Val U. Ong

      Hon. Janus Yu  - ABC President

      Hon.   Soliva  - SK President
 
BARANGAY OFFICIALS
 

• Barra

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Alfonso C. delos Reyes

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Leandro M. Clarito

                                    Hon. Ernesto D. Darcera

                                    Hon. Bibson M. Torres

                                    Hon. Moman P. Apura, Sr.

                                    Hon. Joseph Harvey A. Sy

                                    Hon. Shienel E. Yap

                                    Hon. Trinidad B. Alegrado

• Biasong

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Gomercindo C. Calagui

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Jack B. Quijano

                                    Hon. Richard E. Campomanes

                                    Hon. Wilfredo R. Tesaluna

                                    Hon. Miguel P. Parajado

                                    Hon. Richard D. Neslie

                                    Hon. Harold A. Uy

                                    Hon. Phil Adams G. Briones

• Central Barangay

      Barangay Chairman:   Hon. Rosanna D. Diaz

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Ocibys C. Sybico

                                    Hon. Dawn Syringe C. Pañares

                                    Hon. Estrella B. Paluca

                                    Hon. Edward V. Chiong

                                    Hon. Basil Gregori L. Gonzales

                                    Hon. Roje M. Montifalcon

• Cogon

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Paquito L. Paño

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Gene P. Ramayla

                                    Hon. Fe P. Moncada

                                    Hon. Rey A. Silva

                                    Hon. Angelo B. Morandarte

                                    Hon. Guillermo P. Morandarte

                                    Hon. Galvin G. Morandarte

                                    Hon. Jerry P. Mirafuentes 
 
      Dicayas

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• Diwan

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Nathaniel B. Patangan

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Crisostomo G. Julian

                                    Hon. Alexander D. Librando

                                    Hon. Alicia B. Maglinao

                                    Hon. Patricio M. Papon

                                    Hon. Luciano E. Austero

                                    Hon. Samuel R. Oliva

                                    Hon. Samuel S. Bandibas

• Estaka

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Leonardo V. Tan, Sr.

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Noel O. Gako

                                    Hon. Frederick Tulse B. Ocupe

                                    Hon. Luciano A. Hamoy

                                    Hon. Panfilo D. Tagab, Jr.

                                    Hon. Julius K. Nazario

                                    Hon. Irvin A. Banga

                                    Hon. Geram Raymond L. Lee

• Galas

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Eutiquio L. Carpitanos

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Teotimo B. Cuenca

                                    Hon. Angelito G. Nob

                                    Hon. Jose Neri G. Refugio

                                    Hon. Godofredo S. Amarille

                                    Hon. Alfredo C. Cuenca

                                    Hon. Jose M. Ulla

                                    Hon. Felicidad G. Bellino

• Gulayon

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Mary Jane V. Cuenca

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Narciso P. Cubalan

                                    Hon. Violeta B. Medina

                                    Hon. Thelma R. Bagarinao

                                    Hon. Jose R. Nayal, Jr.

                                    Hon. Engelberto B. Pedros

                                    Hon. Aida N. Dano

                                    Hon. Rodrigo J. Bolando

• Lugdungan

      Barnagay Chairman:  Hon. Elsie Q. Jebone

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Paterno L. Laclac, Jr.

                                    Hon. Anatalia V. Carpio

                                    Hon. Sonia B. Laclac

                                    Hon. Joselibe B. Laclac, Sr.

                                    Hon. Elisa A. Salaveria

                                    Hon. Reanne S. Nastor

                                    Hon. Nestor F. Galeza
 
Minaog

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Ricardo O. Albarote

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Roger L. Luna

                                    Hon. Danilo A. Laurente

                                    Hon. Edilberto N. Jasulin

                                    Hon. Nilo D. Nalzaro, Sr.

                                    Hon. Mequilita U. Padayhag

                                    Hon. Salvador D. Acas, Jr.

                                    Hon. Nory O. Lim

• Miputak

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Janus I. Yu

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Eric U. Velasco

                                    Hon. Ranulfo B. Velasco, Jr.

                                    Hon. Noe B. Divinagracia

                                    Hon. Paul Clark R. Gudmalin

                                    Hon. Ricarido C. Mendoza

                                    Hon. Rosita P. Calape

                                    Hon. Epifanio G. Woo
Olingan

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Juanito B. Cabale

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Francisca L. Maquiling

                                    Hon. Jerry D. Mutia

                                    Hon. Felipe M. Panama

                                    Hon. Jorge P. Soliva

                                    Hon. Jaime S. Dangcalan

                                    Hon. Rory L. Sarceno

                                    Hon. Jaime R. Castillon, Sr.

• Punta

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Armando S. Drilon

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Angel J. Tubil

                                    Hon. Levi D. Mawili

      Hon. Ildefonso C. Jimenez
      Hon. Albello M. Padayhag
      Hon. Olympio T. Deloria, Jr.
      Hon. Lilia D. Villaflores
      Hon. Dioscoro E. llo, Sr.

• San Jose

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Edwin S. Sumalpong, Sr.

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Romeo S. Gomez, Sr.

      Hon. Ester S. Obnimaga
      Hon. Elisio N. Enero
      Hon. Rey S. Abequibel
      Hon. Iluminado S. Gomez
      Hon. Adriano N. Dacua
      Hon. Nelson D. Paglaluman

• Sangkol

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Sicayab

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• Sinaman

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Dionisio P. Dangase

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Genaro L. Batocael, Jr.

      Hon. Bernardino L. Zamoras
      Hon. Celso G. Enoy
      Hon. Francisco G. Bebiro, Sr.
      Hon. Elmer M. Dangase
      Hon. Jerry M. Bebiro
      Hon. Salvador A. Montederamos

• Sta. Filomena

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Nelson S. Saldon

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Armando A. Beliganio

      Hon. Jovencio D. Timtim
      Hon. Guillermo L. Dequito, Jr.
      Hon. Jimmy E. Tulang
      Hon. Dannyl T. Sagrado
      Hon. Nida E. Sy
      Hon. Rolando F. Baluma

• Sta. Isabel

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Dioscoro G. Endab

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Crispina C. Caermare

      Hon. Rolando H. Vergara
      Hon. Demetrio D. Martus
      Hon. Beltran S. Culanculan
      Hon. Virgie S. Villariaza
      Hon. Clemente M. Elba
      Hon. Jupiter W. Becalas

• Turno

      Barangay Chairman:  Hon. Maynard R. Baes

      Barangay Councilors:  Hon. Edmund Pancratius A. Montaño

      Hon. Robinson T. Pampilo
      Hon. Ramonito G. Barbaso, Jr.
      Hon. Rid D. Velasco
      Hon. Rey A. Villacrucis
      Hon. Eriberto S. Sorronda
      Hon. Jose Reid S. Baes
 
 
 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

 

 

      Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cathedral - Erected by the Spanish friars sometime in 1895, records show that the original altar was designed by Dr. Jose Rizal, the sketch of the altar was patterned after that of San Ignacio Church in Manila.

      Sta. Cruz Marker - Spot where migrating Boholanos from the Visayas landed on and planted the cross for Christianity on May 3, 1905.

      City Hall Building - The same edifice which was erected and inaugurated by then Governor General of Mindanao John J. Pershing on July 1, 1913 wherein Dipolog was formerly declared as a municipality.

            Dipolog's Three Prominent Pioneers Statue:

HON. PASCUAL T. MARTINEZ (1882-1947) - Appointed by Gen. John J. Pershing, Governor of the Department of Mindanao as the FIRST MUNICIPAL MAYOR OF DIPOLOG (1913-1918). He was later elected Municipal Mayor in 1918 following the First General Election of Dipolog and served until 1921.
REV. FR. NICASIO Y. PATANGAN (1897-1967) - First Filipino Diocesan Priest of Mindanao. Appointed Parish Priest of Dipolog in May 1940 and served the office until 1967.
EUGENIO R. MARGATE (1886-1963) - A farmer for 25 years, He discovered the MARGATE SYSTEM OF PLANTING RICE. Authored the book "HUMAY", 100 KABANES MATAG HEKTARYA." Declared by Free Press as "MAN OF THE YEAR" 1954. Served as Technical Assistant in the field of Agriculture during the Administration of Presidents Ramon Magsaysay and Carlos P. Garcia.
      Tulwanan Village (Old Town Site of Dipolog) - Sitio Tulwanan in Barangay Lugdungan is the original settlement of Dipolog's early inhabitants, the Subanons. About 6 kilometers from the city proper and along the Dipolog River which the Subanons used to transport their products to trading posts and markets in the early days. To preserve its historical significance and for the younger generation to see and reflect on their cultural history the City Government constructed replicas of Subanen houses in the site.

Man-Made
      3003 Steps to Linabo Peak - Concrete steps winding along tunnel of verdant trees lead to a panoramic vista of sky, plains, and sea and a spectacular view of the twin cities of Dipolog and Dapitan. This is Dipolog's highest elevation point - 486 meters above sea level. The 14 Stations of the Cross punctuate the way up. At the peak is a community chapel for prayer and contemplation. Plaza Magsaysay - A landscaped park providing an oasis of greenery right in the center of Dipolog City. It is a converging point for many people from all walks of life for simple strolling and relaxing. The hectare-sized lot just beside the City Hall and fronting the Holy Rosary Cathedral is an ideal place for small outdoor meetings in a nature setting. 

      Goodtimes Café & Art Gallery - A private mini-park-cum-art gallery and restaurant. It is about 1,000 square meters with a two-storey ancestral house with artwork collections. Everywhere are objects and collectibles including chinaware, figurines, paintings, sculptures, gruesome papier mache masks, odd-shaped driftwood, and a twenty -five year old stereo from which soft music flows all day and night. Kapilya Juliana, a chapel for all religions, can be seen at the garden. Cut marbled tiles forming a scattered rays of the sun made up the design of the floor of this open chapel. Several artistic works of Dipolog known artists are also displayed at Galeria Indolencio at the yard.

      P’gsalabuk Circle/Rotunda - The three figures of the artwork symbolize the diverse cultures prevailing in Dipolog City. Inspite of the diversity the people are united by a common vision and hope.

      The bowl raised to the heavens is a gesture of thanksgiving and offering to God Almighty for the generous outpouring of graces and blessings, bountiful harvests and sustained peace and prosperity.

      Dipolog Boulevard(Seawall & Foreshore Dev't.) - In order to provide protection to the shoreline and its environs, a seawall which extends approximately six hundred seventy (670) meters long was built from the end of the foreshore development area at Tomas Claudio up to the intersection of Velasco St. This Foreshore Development project which was conceptualized by the City Government of Dipolog and the Office of the President thru the Department of Finance Local Government Finance and Development (LOGOFIND), includes rehabilitation of the existing seawall and the construction of a new one to protect the area from the effects of the waves of the Sulu Sea. An open area will also be constructed consisting of about sixteen thousand (16,000) square meters excluding the paved roadways and promenading area which extends approximately eight thousand seven hundred (8,700) square meters.

      At present, the project provides protection of the shoreline. A perfect site for promenaders, physical buffs and recreational activities.

Natural
      OISCA Pamansalan Forest Park - 64 hectares of lush forests, flora and fauna give trekkers an unforgettable experience. A showcase of nature conservation and ecological balance, it is home to exotic birds as a declared bird sanctuary.

      Dipolog Beach - A velvet stretch of fine gray sand, exquisite solitude as the fiery sun dies in the horizon to the onset of twilight, broken only by the distant cries of fishermen returning to shore with the day's catch.

      ZN Eco Park & Plant Tissue Culture - An ecological mini-park and Plant Tissue laboratory managed by the provincial government of Zamboanga del Norte located at Upper Turno, Dipolog City .

       ECOTOURISM COMPLEX - Dipolog City's premier ecological destination and a favorite site of visiting local and foreign nature enthusiasts.

Cogon EcoTourism Park- So named after its entrance location in the hinterlands of Barangay Cogon, this environmental rest area park and forest preserve stretches into the neighboring Municipality of Polanco and covers a total land area of 344 hectares.

      An upshot of massive tree-planting activities regularly undertaken since its establishment as a reforestation area way back 1958, the area now hosts a range of mature planted trees and other important floral varieties. Within the park's vast expanse also lies a 40-hectare natural forest that is home to at least ten documented rare fauna species.

      Just a few meters from the park's entrance is located the Aviary, where visitors can catch a glimpse of exotic birds endemic to the area. Further ahead is an exact replica of a typical Subanen Village where real Subanen tribesmen actually living within the buffer zone of the project area, on their colorful native costume and perform traditional Subanen dances and rituals for the benefit of interested visiting groups. This is also where visitors can witness Subanen women as they demonstrate the art of weaving baskets and other novelty items mainly from Nito vines.

      In nearby Barangay Diwan, another natural wonder awaits visitors with the cool, cascading waters of Sungkilaw Falls. This splendid gift of nature gives one a wonderful view of the clear foamy water that gushes down from a seemingly dry formation of huge pockmarked rocks.

      Where nature is at its best, the Cogon EcoTourism Complex (Cogon EcoTourism Park and Sungkilaw Falls) offer such exciting outdoor sports and adventures as camping, trail trekking, bush walking, rapelling, cañoneering, swimming and Tyrolean traverse. 
 
 
TRAVEL AGENCIES / TICKETING OFFICE
ALOHA TRAVEL AGENCY - Ms. Josefina Vasquez

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (6365) 212-3525
ASIALINK TRAVEL & TOURS - Dr. April Lopez

Cana’s Cakes, Millenium Bldg., Padre Ramon St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (6365) 212-9030 
CEL-AIRE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INC. - Ms. Vivian Maglantay/Ms. Liezel Yabo

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (6365) 212-5585 / 5586
DIPAG TRAVEL - Engr. Natividad Sumilak

Bonifacio St., Dipolog City / Telefax No.: (6365) 212-8229
EXCELINE TRAVEL & TOURS - Mr. Bryan S. Lim

Osmeña St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (065) 212-3785
GLEMART TRAVEL AGENCY (AIR PHILIPPINES TICKETING) -Mr. Gleen Martalla

Cor. Arellano and Mabini Sts., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (065) 212-8554
HEMISPHERE TRAVEL & TOURS - Ms. Myrna Famor

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (6365) 212-9162
LIFESTYLE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURS - Ms. Janette R. Asprer

026 Burgos St., Barra, Dipolog City
ROYAL FRIENDSHIP TOUR SERVICES - Ms. Rowena L. Orillo

Dipolog City / Mobile No.: 09193843552
SAKAY NA TRAVEL & TOURS - Mr. Andrew R. Morselo

021 Cor. Lopez Jaena & Osmeña Sts., Biasong, Dipolog City

SUEDER'S TRAVEL & TOURS AGENCY - Mr. Ervin Gawchua

Echavez St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: (6365) 212-7424

RECREATIONAL & AMUSEMENT CENTERS / FITNESS CENTERS 
COUNTRY LAWN TENNIS CLUB

Mibang, Dipolog City

Tel. No.: 212-3545
ELLYN'S BOWLING ALLEY                 

Garcia Street, Dipolog City
CHICO'S GYM

Arellano St. Dipolog City
CYBERFLEX FITNESS CENTER

Quezon Ave., Miputak, Dipolog City

Tel. No.: 212-4626
PURE MUSCLE GYM

2/F Roadway Motorcycle

Quezon Ave., Dipolog City

Tel. No.: 212-
DIPOLOG BADMINTON CENTER

Galas National Highway, Dipolog City
 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

BUREAU OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Gonzales St., Biasong, Dipolog City / Tel. No. (6365) 212-4755

CRUZ TELEPHONE COMPANY (CRUZTELCO)

Gonzales St., Dipolog City / Tel. No. (6365) 212-6372

PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE (PLDT)

Lacaya St., Dipolog City / Tel. No. (6365) 212-2170

PT&T

Balintawak St., Dipolog City / Tel. No. (6365) 212-3283

RCPI / INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION CORPORATION

Quezon Avenue (Beside Ivy), Dipolog City / Tel. No. (6365) 212-4788

SMART WIRELESS CENTER

Cor. Echavez & Osmeña Sts., Dipolog City / Tel. Nos. (6365) 212-5599 / 6226

BROADCAST MEDIA
DXAA-FM 92.5 MHz

Manager: Mr. Jet C. Opilac

ABC Gym, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-6581

DXAQ-FM 95.3 MHz

Manager: Ms. Melinda P. Lear

Burgos St., Central Brgy., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-4648 / 2618

DXDR-AM (RMN) 98.1 KHz / DXZZ - FM (RMN) 94.1 KHz

Manager: Mr. Radem L. Gutang

Lower Turno, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2801 / 2864 / 4654

DXKD-AM (RPN) 105.3 KHz

Manager: Mr. Romeo Sangcap

Lopez Jaena St., Biasong, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2526 / 3453

DXFL-FM 88.9 MHz

Manager: Mr. Franklin Y. Lim

Rizal ave., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2439 / 2972 / 5653

DXBD HOT FM 89.7 MHz

Manager: Dr. Gerald T. Concha

Rizal Ave. cor. Gonzales St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-8320

STAR FM 93.3 MHz

Manager: Ms. Christy M. Credo

Lordel Bldg., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-6595 / 6596

PRINT MEDIA
ANG MATA

Publisher: Mr. Athanasius Dennis M. Arcenal

Editor: Mr. Angel C. Nano / Tel. No.: 212-6379

THE DIPOLOG CHRONICLE

Publisher: Mr. Victor Reyes

Editor: Mr. Milan A. Laput / Tel. No.: 212-2218

THE MINDANAO OBSERVER

Publisher: Mr. Joel S. Amatong

Editor: Atty. Ephyro L.S.B. Amatong / Tel. No.: 212-3331 / 3770

THE NEW NANDAU TODAY

Publisher: Atty. Aniceto Young

Editor: Mr. Nick Carbonel / Tel. No.: 212-7190

THE PRESS FREEDOM

Publisher: Atty. Aniceto U. Young

Editor: Atty. Rose Lorena-Broce / Tel. No.: 212-8126 / 2863

TINGOG PENINSULA

Publisher:

Editor: / Tel. No.: 212-5639

HANDICRAFT / SOUVENIR OUTLETS
A.D.S BAMBOO CRAFT - Ms. Alfe Suganob

Sicayab, Dipolog City / Tel. Nos.: 212-8663; 212-9691; 0910-2240461
DIPOLOG NITO WEAVING ASSOCIATION

Gulayon & Pamansalan-Diwan, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 0918-7117364
BAYTION FOOD ENTERPRISES

Sicayab, Dipolog City
BUENO SARDINES

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2617
DE MARI FOOD PRODUCTS

P. Garcia St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-5555
DIPOLOG PASALUBONG CENTER / MONTAÑO FOODS CORP. - Mr. Thad Montaño

Rizal Avenue / Martinez Village - Turno, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-7755; 212-2737
DIPOLOG SCHOOL OF FISHERIES SARDINES (DSF)

Olingan, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-5237; 212-7247
DIPOLOG SUNRISE MULTI-PURPOSE COOP.

Sicayab, Dipolog City
ETCH KIU FOOD PRODUCTS - Mr. Henry Quiñanola

Bolicon, Lower Turno, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-3365
MENDOZA SARDINES

Sicayab, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-4571
NAM-NAM SARDINES (NCWP) – Mr. Regie Uy

Fishport, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2218
SEVEN TREASURE'S BOUTIQUE - Ms. Vanessa Y. Uy

Top Plaza Hotel Ground Floor, Echavez St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-5777; 212-5888
TANGCAY SARDINES

Turno, Dipolog City
THE YELLOW SHOP - Ms. Marcelina Tunguia

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-5780
TITO MIKE'S FOOD COMPANY - Mr. Mike Cases

Old Airport, Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-8956
TOURISM DISPLAY CENTER - Ms. Cora Paz Gako

Dipolog Airport, Minaog / Tel. No.: 212-2495
URQUIAGA SARDINES - Mr.

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-2297
ZARAGOSA PASALUBONG CENTER - Ms. Marites Uy

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City / Tel. No.: 212-5298 
 
(to be cont'd)

• TOP PLAZA HOTEL

Cor. Echavez St. & Quezon Ave., Dipolog City

(065) 212-5777/212-5888

• MIBANG HOTEL

Mibang, Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City

(065) 212-6689/212-3585

• HOTEL CAMILA I & II

Gen. Luna St. & Turno, Dipolog City

 (065) 212-3008/212-3009 & 212-5533/212-5534

• TOP PLAZA PENSIONNE

Cor. Malvar St. & Quezon Ave., Dipolog City

(065) 212-8650

• WEST END COURT

Echavez St., Dipolog City

 (065) 212-5300-02

• BUENSALIDA MANOR

Capitol Ext., Dipolog City

 (065) 212-4748 / (065) 800-0051

• RAGIN PENSION HOUSE

Quezon Ave., Dipolog City

(065) 212-6320

• VILLAGE HOTEL

Sicayab, Dipolog City

 (065) 212-2338

• CL INN

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City

(065) 212-3216

• GREEN MELLOW COURT

Capitol Ave., Egot, Dipolog City

(065) 212-6839

• RANILLO PENSION HOUSE

Bonifacio St., Barra, Dipolog City

 (065) 212-3536

• MONTAÑO INN

Turno, Dipolog City

(065) 212-2824

• PEPIC’S LODGE

Cor. Herrera & Malvar Sts., Dipolog City

 (065) 212-5781

• NANYANG PENSION HOUSE

Martinez St., Miputak, Dipolog City

 (065) 212-9350

• FSA TRADER’S INN & APARTEL

Tomas Claudio & Quezon Ave., Dipolog City

 (065) 212-5244

• CASA JOSE PENSION HOUSE

Bonifacio St., Dipolog City

(065) 212-4240

• ZAMBO. DEL NORTE CONVENTION CENTER

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City

 (065) 212-2910

• MARILYN’S PENSION HOUSE

Martinez Village, Sta.Isabel, Mibang, Dipolog City

(065) 0921-5304528 / 0906-9271955

• JAGIS BEACH RESORT

Baybay Galas, Dipolog City

(065) 212-7402

• SEABREEZE DRIVE INN LODGE

Gampis Sicayab, Dipolog City

(065) 212-6025/212-2283

• ALEJO’S PENSION

Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City

(065) 212-6195

WHERE TO DINE

• 1948 CAFETERIA

Padre Ramon St., Dipolog City  212-2837

• ALISON’S FOOD PLAZA

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City  212-6503

• AN SEAFOODS HOUSE

Cor. Arellano & Zamora Sts., Dip. City  212-3252

• BIG JOE’S CAFÉ

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City  212-3025/212-4539

• BON’S CAFÉ

031 Gonzales St., Dipolog City  212-4832

• CAFÉ ANTONINA

Estaka, Dipolog City 212-2995

• CAFÉ ISABELLE

Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City  212-7978

• CANA’S CAKE HOUSE

Padre Ramon St., Dipolog City  212-6974

• CHIP’N LECHON MANOK

Bonifacio St., Dipolog City  212-5966

• CIRCUS CAFÉ

Calibo St., Dipolog City  212-9097

• CITA’S SEAFOOD & GRILL

Magsaysay St., Dipolog City  212-9475

• CL FASTFOOD

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City  212-3215

• COUP DE FOUDRE BISTRO CAFE

Quezon Ave., Dipolog City  212-6168

• DADDY DON’S PIZZA

Bonifacio St., Dipolog City  0920-7631695

• DIPOLOG CHINESE CUISINE

Malvar St., Dipolog City  212-7788

• EL GARAJE

Capitol Ext.,Dipolog City  212-8106

• FRIEND’S BURGER & RESTAURANT

Cor. Quezon & Rizal Ave., Dip. City  212-2553

• GOODTIMES CAFÉ & ART GALLERY

C. P. Garcia St., Dipolog City  0910-8813512

• GRANDMA’S BEST

Cor. Mabini & Arellano Sts.,Dip. City  212-3396

• GREENWICH PIZZA

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City  212-5000

• HAVEN GRILLE CHICKEN ATI-ATIHAN

Quezon Ave., Miputak, Dipolog City  212-5506

• JOLLIBEE – FIRST DIPOLOG FASTFOOD

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City  212-2419

• JO’S CHICKEN INATO

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City  212-8545

• KAMALIG BAR & RESTAURANT

Turno, Dipolog City  212-2856

• KENDOUGHMAGIC KAFFEI

Quezon Ave., Dipolog City  212-6043/6000

• MORGIA’S BARBEQUE & LECHON MANOK

Echavez St., Dipolog City  212-3477

• NEW CLS FOOD PLAZA

Magsaysay & Echavez Sts., Dip. City  212-2882

• PAMMAE SNACK CORNER

Rizal Ave., Dip. City  212-4793

• RHEKO’S PIZZA

Gomez St., Biasong, Dipolog City  212-2250

• SEVEN TREASURES BAR & RESTAURANT

Top Plaza Hotel Ground Flr., Dip. City  212-5777

• SUNBURST FRIED CHICKEN

Hotel Camila I Ground Flr., Dip. City  212-3010

• TOP DINERS FASTFOOD & DIMSUM

    Echavez St. & Quezon Ave., Dip. City  212-5437

• TSIBUGAN SA DIPOLOG

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City  212-4568

• VALDIA GARDENS

Sicayab, Dipolog City  212-9187

HANG OUTS / NIGHTLIFE

• 24 R COFFEE SHOP & CONVENIENT STORE

Minaog Highway, Dipolog City

(065) 212-9571

• 55^th AVE. BAR & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

Burgos St., Central Barangay, Dipolog City

(065) 212-9597

• 8^th FOOD PARK

Tomas Claudio St., Central Barangay, Dip. City

(065) 212-4688

• BREWS & CUES

Mibang Hotel 2^nd Floor, Mibang, Dipolog City

(065) 212-3585

• CLUB JUCARDE  & CRIB BAR

Estaka, Dipolog City

(065) 212-

• FAT CAT RESTO BAR

Cor. Echavez & Katipunan Sts., Dipolog City

(065) 212-9791

• GAT’S RESTO BAR

C. P. Garcia St., Dipolog City

(065) 212-

• GOODTIMES CAFÉ & ART GALLERY

Garcia St., Biasong, Dipolog City

0910-8813512

• JAZZ COOL-J BAR

Ortega St., Estaka, Dipolog City

(065) 212-4488

• MOON BURST RESTO BAR

Gen. Luna St., Dipolog City

☎ (065) 212-6109 or c/o Sunburst 212-3010

• NEW CHIP’N SPORTS & MUSIC BAR

Baybay Galas, Dipolog City

(065) 212-7596/212-7489

• OCTAVE MUSIC LOUNGE & COCKTAIL BAR

Tomas Claudio St., Dipolog City

(065) 212-4688

• SEABREEZE CAFÉ

Gampis Sicayab, Dipolog City

(065) 212-6025/212-2283

• TOP PLAZA PENSIONNE DISCO & BAR

Top Plaza Pensionne Ground Flr., Dipolog City

(065) 212-8650

• TURNPIKE RESTO BAR

Hotel Camila II, Turno, Dipolog City

(065) 212-5533/212-5534

• ZPOL BAR & BALLROOM

Rizal Ave., Dipolog City

(065) 212-4793

ZaNorte Governor Rolando E. Yebes and Provincial Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Habib Adzhar Sarahadil beams as they witness athletes play hard and get dirty on the court.

Governor Yebes cheered for ZaNorte volleyball players as they punched Team Isabela City in the volleyball men secondary division tourney.

The governor was accompanied by his junior and youngest son., Rolando “Jun-Jun” Yebes, Jr. (ZPRAA Trumpeter, Vol.1 No.6)Credits: The ZPRAA '08 Trumpeter is the Official Gazette of the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association Meet

The Department of Tourism (DOT) will provide P50,000 to P100,000 blocks worth or grants to aspiring young entrepreneurs with business that aimed at improving tourism-related services and products. The grant will be given to young individuals or group of entrepreneurs who would engage in tourism-related business through the Grassroots Entrepreneurs for Eco-tourism (GREET) program of the government.

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Who is the Dipolognon ?

Residents and natives of Dipolog City are considered Dipolognons as well as to those people who made the City their home and decide in their heart to make the city the home of their choice for numerous reasons. What makes a Dipolognon unique from the rest of the Filipino? Do we need to conduct a research study on this to vouch whatever claim or conclusion we will have?  Or we can ask people living the city to get information, gain an insight for better understanding and appreciation of the City and the people as a whole making things more comfortable and enjoyable not only to the residents themselves but the visitors, both local and foreign. 

Majority of the Dipolognons traced their ancestry from the Cebuanos, Subanen, and Kalibugan tribes.  But later migrants from the other cities and places of the different cities of the Philippine Archipelago who flocked to the famously known as the Orchids City.   But nowadays, a Dipolognon face is a happy blend of several places basically Malay with Chinese, Spanish, Indian, American admixtures.

Since the Spaniards colonized the country for 333 years and another several years by the Americans, the typical Dipolognon has heterogeneously developed its own unique blend of beauty and culture that is distinguishably its own.

The Foreigner and the Dipolognon

Though there are innumerable differences between a non-native and a Filipino, the best thing for the foreigner can do is to simply adjust to the attitudes and understanding the culture and values of the locals. No matter how superior he may feel towards his culture he must not look down on the culture of the natives of the Orchid City for they are very sensitive, as one can obviously see. Respect is what he expects from the visitor. He has to study without pre-judgments on his part the inner logic and coherence of the Dipolognon culture not only to appreciate it but to comprehend it as well. A Dipolognon needs not only sympathy but also empathy, interest form his uniqueness not judgment and acceptance of his culture no matter how absurd or uncivilized the Westerner might feel. He must learn to understand and eager to learn the ABC’s of a natives’ culture.

  Dipolognon Beliefs and Superstitions

The following are some superstitious beliefs that a typical Dipolognon believes in:

·         If a person bites his tongue, it means somebody is thinking of him.

·         A girl with white spots on her fingernails is currently in love.

·         It is bad to sweep the floor at six o’clock in the evening for it means driving away good fortune and graces.

·         It is bad to sweep the floor when there are people playing cards or gambling because luck is being kept away.

·         One should not open an umbrella while inside the house; a centipede is likely to fall from the ceiling and he will be bitten by it.

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ARE you tired of getting sick? The amazing features of Pi Π Water can heal even cancer. You may not believe this at first. Patients have proven that drinking Pi Π Water can heal any disease. Pi Π Water is a Greek word which means life. In mathematics, Π is a symbol which conveys that the pi-water is a strange, mysterious water as proven by its “healing” properties. Do you know that 880 liters of water are being processed and circulated in our body? The polluted environment affects the quality of water and the need for clean water led to the discovery of Pi Π Water by a Japanese scientist, Dr. Shoji Yamashita in 1964.

Pi Π Water has a mysterious way of turning ordinary water into a mysterious “Living Water”. Fruits and vegetable watered by Pi Π Water grow fast and maintain long lasting freshness even after harvest. Pi Π Water protects the plants from the attacks of bacteria and toxins.  It was discovered later to have maximum health benefits as drinking water. What is Pi Π Water and why is it called the “Living Water”? Any “Living Water” that is within the living body is called Pi Π Water. “Living Water” controls the Ph balance and the functions of every organ in the living body.

Pi Π Water contains 1.2 to 1.5 times more oxygen than that of tap, purified and distilled water which are needed by our body. Cancer is anaerobic. Anaerobic microbes cannot be active in oxygen rich Pi Π Water. Pi Π Water provides bio-energy to allow gold fish to live in an airtight container without food for 216 days. Mosquitoes cannot survive in Pi Π water. The growth of cancer cells may be prevented in oxygen-rich conditions. According to the Natural Science Research Institute in UP, Pi Π Water is the only water they examined that has good minerals which are of acceptable level and has the ideal Ph level for drinking water.

On the 21^st of September 2005, Pi Π Water earned the National Product Quality Excellence Award. It was awarded the Seal of Product Quality by the National Council for Product and Service Quality (NCPSO).

(Mindanao Star, Vol.III No.10)

Malacañang finally approved to release the P1.032B for the diffeent infrastructure projects of the province which seek to boost agriculture and tourism. This was disclosed by Gov. Rolando Yebes in his message read by Provincial Atty. Jes Gal Sarmiento, Jr. before the 1st Mindanao Trade Investment and Tourism Congress held here recently.

The National Government finally approved to release the P1.032B for the diffeent infrastructure projects of the province which seek to boost agriculture and tourism.

One of the projects cited was the road expansion going to Dakak Park and Beach Resort amounting to P84M. Another P30M was appropriated for Zamboanga Coastal Road which will connect Sibuco, Sirawai, Siocon and Baliguian to Labason.

The Dipolog Airport Improvement Project was placed at P731M and Sicayab-Bucana road project which would end all the way to Pulauan Wharf at P18M. Both agricultural and tourism were eyed by the provincial government especially that ZaNorte is included in the Central Philippines Tourist Circuit Program alongside with Camiguin Island and Surigao del Norte. (Press Freedom, Vol. XIX No. 1)

If there is an existing boulevard by the sea in Dipolog, there will be a boulevard by the river soon.

Gov. Rolando Yebes recently disclosed that he had asked Malacañang to appropriate funds for the completion of the Dipolog River Flood Control System. He admitted that such project was not part of his project plan but he recently saw the need to construct the flood control system of Dipolog River, which would extend to Barra.

“When the flood control system is done, a boulevard could as well rise by the river,” the governor said. It was recently observed that the river has now been a tourist destination since a river cruse is frequently done here.

The said project was among the projects that the Provincial Governor was asking Malacañang including the widening of the road going to Dakak park and Beach Resort in Dapitan, cold chain storage facilities, etc.

Earlier this week Gov. Yebes and his technical staff attended the convergence project meeting in Malacañang to present the project proposals for Zamboanga del Norte.

(Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 46)

Means of transportation is one big factor in the full economic development of a community. With the recent developments, Dipolog has now become the meeting center of all these. By land, air and the sea, you name it and the city has become one.

The city has become one of the bases of Mindanao’s biggest land transportation company, the Mindanao Rural Transit, Inc. or popularly known now as the Rural Bus Company connecting it directly to the major cities of the island with day and night trips.

This is beside the individual small land transportation companies plying the city’s routes to the rural areas in the province. Then lately because of the growing bulk of air passengers, the city’s airport, the only and best in this part of Mindanao, is now being served by two of  the country’s big airline companies, PAL and Cebu Pacific, with daily direct flights to Manila.

The city’s airport also caters to passengers from neighboring cities and provinces not served by any airline because of lack of airport facilities, like the provinces of Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay and its capital town of Ipil and the cities of Dapitan, Tangub, Ozamiz and Pagadian.

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Now Dipolog City can claim of its own port as the Philippine Ports Authority made a go signal for its commercial operations. City Councilor Julius Napigquit said that the office of the Mayor Roberto Uy is now working to accomplish the requirements needed for a port operation.

Now the city of Dipolog can clamor about its very own sea port after the Philippine Ports Authority made a Go! signal for its commercial operations.

The mayor, he disclosed, wanted the port’s operation should be under the local management. However, as the city worked for the requirements and as it learned its operations, the city mayor agreed that the PPA would man the operation.

And as the PPA would manage the operation of the port, the councilor disclosed that the city will have its own men who will be trained for its operation once PPA withdraws. The councilor said that Mayor Uy wanted the port’s operation to start this year since he had always promised Dipolognons for a port they can call their own.

(Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 44)