Location
Lat 16° 7' 42N Long 120° 24' 39E Coastal town on the north-eastern side of Lingayen Gulf.

Wartime History
Occupied when the Japanese landed at Lingayen Gulf on December 22, 1941. During the war years the mayors were Don Victorino Pine 1940 - 1945 and Martin Vallejos 1942 - 45. Liberated by the US Army on January 9, 1945.

PTA Beach Resort (White Beach)
Located at Bolasi, San Fabian, Pangasinan. President Ferdinand Marcos built a beach resort at this location in 1973. Today, the resort is operated by the PTA (Philippines Tourism Authority). A plaque and memorial, dedicated in 1995 was since stolen, all that remains is the concrete. Its dedication formally read: "This sacred and historical site where both the US liberation Task Force 78 (1945) and General Masaharu Homma and the Japanese Imperial Army forces (1941) came ashore."

San Fabian Cathedral
The belfry was destroyed during the American bombardment, and church bell with shrapnel damage is displayed outside the church. During the American liberation, civilians crowded into the church for protection. In 1952 the belfry was restored and today the church has been fully restored. Then & Now Photos San Fabian Church.

San Fabian Municipal Hall
Built prewar. Liberated by the US Army on January 9, 1945. The town hall was used by the CIC (Counter Intelligence Corp) and civilian administration reestablished after liberation. During 2003, a new Municipal Hall building was constructed, and since then this building has been empty. In 2009, the old hall was under renovation to be used again in the future. Then & Now Photos San Fabian Municipal Hall

Angio
Barangay inland from San Fabian.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009