EVERY time typhoons and other extreme weather conditions would ravage the northern part of the country, locals of the flood-prone coastal villages of Lingayen town would scurry to find a safe haven where they can seek shelter for a few days.

On Nov. 11, 2022, the town's lack of emergency facility has been addressed after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) formally inaugurated its Multi-Purpose Evacuation Center (MPEC) in Barangay Pangapisan here.

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