Dingras, Ilocos Norte and Its Historical Houses
Dingras is known as the rice bowl of Ilocos Norte. It's an expansive
plain surrounded by mountains.The Dingras Valley which is drained by
the Padsan River and its tributaries, starts about 20km southeast of
Laoag City. And it includes the towns of Banna, Nueva Era and Piddig.
Dingras is an agricultural town wherein the basic occupation of people
is farming. Being the rice granary of Ilocos Norte, rice is the major
crop of the town. Tobacco comes next. They are growing vegetables,
banana, coffee, garlic and hybrid corn. Aside from farming, the locals
raise piggery and poultry as well.
Vast History of Dingras
Dingras is blessed with natural beauty and rich historical places.
Dingras Church Ruins
The church ruins is now roofless and its remains are covered by moss.
But it is famous of its red-bricked walls and a beautifully designed
facade. The ruins tell the tale of how it stood still despite the
tragedies.
In 1620, the church was erected but was destroyed by an earthquake
later on that same year.
In 1680, the Augustinian friars built the church.
In 1707, it was again destroyed by an earthquake. They erected a bigger church.
In 1838, it was ruined by fire.
In 1879, it was again rebuilt.
In 1895, it was renovated and restored.
In 1914, the church was again destroyed by fire and earthquake.
And unfortunately, it was shook by an earthquake again. From that time
on it was never rebuilt.
Colonial Houses
Dingras town proper is dotted with old houses, similar to those in
Vigan. The houses were built since the 19th Century to the early 20th
Century. They are made of bricks, woods and sliding windows made of
capiz shells. These houses pose a haunting beauty that everyone must
see.
The Puruganan Residence is the oldest but it is still remarkable.
There are other houses which includes the Francisca Puruganan-Madamba
which is said to have been built in 1901.
Escoda Museum
The founder of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines was Josefa Llanes
Escoda, who was from Dingras. The museum includes information about
her and the Scouts including photos and other memorabilia.
The local government is working on promoting other tourist destination
of the town. The Madongan Dam which is in San Marcelino. And the
natural falls in Francisco.
Dingras is located 502km north of Manila. For your travel assistance
in going to Ilocos Norte, you may want to read our article, Ilocos
Norte : Travel Up North.
plain surrounded by mountains.The Dingras Valley which is drained by
the Padsan River and its tributaries, starts about 20km southeast of
Laoag City. And it includes the towns of Banna, Nueva Era and Piddig.
Dingras is an agricultural town wherein the basic occupation of people
is farming. Being the rice granary of Ilocos Norte, rice is the major
crop of the town. Tobacco comes next. They are growing vegetables,
banana, coffee, garlic and hybrid corn. Aside from farming, the locals
raise piggery and poultry as well.
Vast History of Dingras
Dingras is blessed with natural beauty and rich historical places.
Dingras Church Ruins
The church ruins is now roofless and its remains are covered by moss.
But it is famous of its red-bricked walls and a beautifully designed
facade. The ruins tell the tale of how it stood still despite the
tragedies.
In 1620, the church was erected but was destroyed by an earthquake
later on that same year.
In 1680, the Augustinian friars built the church.
In 1707, it was again destroyed by an earthquake. They erected a bigger church.
In 1838, it was ruined by fire.
In 1879, it was again rebuilt.
In 1895, it was renovated and restored.
In 1914, the church was again destroyed by fire and earthquake.
And unfortunately, it was shook by an earthquake again. From that time
on it was never rebuilt.
Colonial Houses
Dingras town proper is dotted with old houses, similar to those in
Vigan. The houses were built since the 19th Century to the early 20th
Century. They are made of bricks, woods and sliding windows made of
capiz shells. These houses pose a haunting beauty that everyone must
see.
The Puruganan Residence is the oldest but it is still remarkable.
There are other houses which includes the Francisca Puruganan-Madamba
which is said to have been built in 1901.
Escoda Museum
The founder of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines was Josefa Llanes
Escoda, who was from Dingras. The museum includes information about
her and the Scouts including photos and other memorabilia.
The local government is working on promoting other tourist destination
of the town. The Madongan Dam which is in San Marcelino. And the
natural falls in Francisco.
Dingras is located 502km north of Manila. For your travel assistance
in going to Ilocos Norte, you may want to read our article, Ilocos
Norte : Travel Up North.
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