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This study is focused on analyzing all 31 poems by Santiago Villafania (1971) in his book, Balikas na Caboloan. The aim of this study is to reveal how his use of his native language and cultural heritage has transformed Pangasinan from a tangible, physical place to a state of ideology, which is Caboloan.

Using Stephen Greenblatt’s theory of New Historicism, the significance of the texts were analyzed by first, describing the values, mores and the researcher’s knowledge of the history of Pangasinan, particularly at the time indicated in the texts; second, by reflecting on how Villafania’s personal historical circumstances affected or influenced the text; and third, by identifying and appreciating the social mores that were communicated within the text.

The study shows that Villafania’s poetry was heavily influenced by his personal account or view of his environment, specifically, the place where he grew up in, Pangasinan. The practices, beliefs and ultimately, the way of life insinuated within the text are reminiscent of an older time, thus transforming Pangasinan, as we know it today, back to Caboloan.

Esaes ed Kareenan tan arum ni’ran Anlong nen Santiago B. Villafania

This study aimed to develop a web site for Metro-Dagupan Colleges and to determine the level of the data sufficiency of its web pages. In this regard the said web site contain only the following: History of Metro-Dagupan Colleges, Mission and Objectives of Metro-Dagupan Colleges, The Board of Trustees, Administrative and Faculty Staff, the Mission and Vission of different departments of Metro-Dagupan Colleges - School of Graduate Studies and Research, College of Computer Science, College of Commerce, Accountancy and Tourism, College of Criminology, College of Engineering and Industrial Technology, College of Arts and Science and Teacher Education and Metro-Dagupan Colleges Special Science High School.

This article examines relevant primary sources for the reconstruction of the early history of Pangasinan. Early history means
the history of Pangasinan peoples prior to the advent of Spanish colonialism. It identifies key sites mentioned in ethnographic texts
that are potential sites for archaeological investigation. Although it deals with the history of Pangasinan before the arrival of Juan de
Salcedo and Martin de Goiti, it utilizes several contact period accounts, other earlier cronicas, dictionaries and even folklore to understand early Pangasinan society.