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The 115-foot-wave is just a surfer's dream at the moment, but new wave measuring technology may see surfers attaining that goal in reality.

Fishermen in Dagupan City have been unable to go out to sea for nearly a week due to big waves along the coast. Many have resorted to guarding rental cottages at Tondaligan Beach to earn a living.