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The Historic Lingayen Beach

Posted on January 8, 2012 by journeyingjames 9 Comments
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Lingayen Beach for history buffs:

Seven decades ago (December 22, 1941), this same beach front has been a strategic base for the military operations of the Filipino and American allied forces. They are defending the Lingayen Gulf against the Japanese troops commanded by General Masaharu Homma. Unfortunately, this part of land was successfully occupied by the Japanese forces and Gen. MacArthur has no choice but to retreat to Bataan.

Until after 3 years (1944), with heavy naval and air attacks from the US forces, Lingayen Gulf was taken over by the American troops and on the 9th of January 1945.

About 68,000 soldiers under Gen. Walter Krueger of the U.S. 6th Army are seen marching the coast of Lingayen Gulf without any resistance from Japan- again, this beach was occupied by the Allied forces of US and Filipino soldiers. This base has become one of the supply depot during the Pacific War.

Source: Dmaguete-Hotels.com

 

USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) Leads Task Group 77.2 into Lingayen Gulf

 

Lingayen Beach has really played an important role during the WWII.

Lingayen beach for those who just want to relax:

Welcome to Lingayen Beach!

Lingayen Beach boasts not of white sand or colorful seashells but its shore would put romance in each visitors, its fine and clean. It’s a long stretch of more than 2 kilometers where kids and adults can relax and enjoy the sun.

As I said, I did some 8K barefoot run and yoga when I was there. It was euphoric and people don’t seem to care about what you are doing and so I love it.

Stretch. Inhale. Exhale. Repeat.

 

I have seen kids just playing with the small waves, their parents preparing some good breakfast while some just want to have a walk along the shore. Comparing this to the hustle and bustle in the busy streets of Manila, I just wish that Lingayen is just a mile away from home. Here in this historic beach, locals pause and enjoy the sand and the waves. Simply beautiful noh?!

 

Napintas ti Pangasinan! (Beautiful Pangasinan) is a 5-part series that highlights my 3D/2N trip with Mica and Alex to Pangasinan Province. It was short, sweet but memorable. Here’s a rundown of my experiences (click to redirect you to your chosen article):

Awed by the beautiful Calasiao Church;

Burped at the Calasiao puto and delish Dagupan Bangus;

Captivated by the most beautiful Capitol Complex in the country;

Delighted by the friendly service at President’s Hotel; and

Enjoyed the historic Lingayen beach.

Bonus: 5 Places to Visit in Lingayen Pangasinan

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9 thoughts on “The Historic Lingayen Beach”

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  2. ian | going places said:
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    January 24, 2012 at 10:28 am

    I agree, the beach is simply beautiful…. and it is very much historical!

  3. Pinay Travel Junkie said:
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    June 11, 2012 at 3:05 am

    In Dagupan now and meeting Mica later. Don’t think we have time to visit Lingayen anymore before we head back to Manila 🙁

    • journeyingjames said:
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      June 14, 2012 at 3:46 am

      sayang, maybe next time. hello to Mica!

  4. precious in His sight said:
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    June 11, 2012 at 7:51 am

    gusto ko yung shot mo na nakatalikod at yung mga kids hehehe keep shining

    • journeyingjames said:
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      June 14, 2012 at 3:28 am

      thanks precious!

  5. Joyce said:
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    September 26, 2012 at 12:41 am

    Wow! another nice place to visit.

  6. Dolly said:
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    August 2, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    “napintas ti” is Ilokano not Pangasinan. “marekep su” which is Pangasinan will be more appropriate. “Marekep su Pangasinan!”

  7. Monica said:
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    March 22, 2016 at 7:28 am

    Hello po.. please may gusto po sana akong itanong.

    First is, Our church will be having an outreach po and baptism. at ang napili po namin na VENUE is Lingayen Pangasinan, wla pa po akong kahit anong information about sa PLACE. may bayad po ba ang Cottage and ENtrance dito?? at sino po ba ang pede namin kausapin. Maliit lang ang church namin kaya naghhanap kami ng mura or mas maganda kung free lang ung place para maisagawa ang gawain ng church. thanks po sa reply ninyo.

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