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Whatever happened to Puyao?
Located at the eastern part of the town of San Nicolas, Puyao had transfixed the eyes of thousands because of the awesome river that flows beside the mountainous terrain. Coupled with the large rocks that a tourists can hang in and take photos at the middle of the river, it was an astounding place. The trees that stood near the water had given such comfort to the people. Also the clear water couldn't stop anybody to swim and enjoy.
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San Nicolas Pangasinan
Well-informed old-timers in the municipality say that the town was founded in
the year 1800 by Nicolas Patricio with his wife, Isidra Sangalang and a handful
of followers - Jose Castillo, Raymundo Umaguing, Bernardo Alimorong, and others,
who in 1780 started their exodus from the towns of San Jacinto and San Fabian to
this part of the province with the missionary zeal of making this municipality a
better place to live in.
With the joint approval of his followers and the Igorots who can be aptly called
as the aborigines of this town, Nicolas Patricio y Mejia was appointed as their
Kapitan (President) in the year 1818. During his incumbency, the bonds of their
union was greatly strengthened as evidenced by later historical events. He led
them towards the realization of their obsession. His ideals led them where his
heart followed.
In grateful recognition of his sacrifices and excellent leadership, his people
christened this particular settlement after his name and eventually adopted San
Nicolas de Tolentino as their patron saint.
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32 Infantry Division Villa Verde Monument
Named after a Spanish Missionarry who used it to bring Catholicism to people in the mountains of northern Luzon. This 27 mile trail runs climbs over 5,000' from Santa Maria to Santa Fe along ridgelines large enough for foot traffic and horses. It terminates to the junction with Route 5 and the Cagayan Valley.
After the American landing at Lingayen Gulf on January 9, 1945, Japanese forces of the 'Shobu Group' defended this location, including 10th Recconssaiance Regimen and survivors of the 7th Tank Regiment from the battle of San Manuel. The US Army 32nd Infantry Division's 127th Infantry Regiment advanced along this trail beginning on January 30, 1945. The rough terrain made it impossible for vehicles to support the battle, Igorot laborers were employed to carry supplies and evacuate wounded.
In 1987 with the help of the veterans of the 32nd and cooperation of the Santa Maria East the monument was restored from March - September 1989. The memorial's brass plaque reads: "Erected by the officers and men of the 32d Infantry Division United States Army in memory of their gallant comrades who were killed along the Villa Verde Trail Januray 30, 1945 - May 28, 1945".
In Pangasinan Blog, it was mentioned that the monument
during the term of Mayor Conrado Rodrigo was moved to the municipality building because it was being eroded by the water from the Cabalisian river.
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