The Barangay PALINA East in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines derived its name from the Ortiz family, the first settlers who found a spring with clear drinking water in the area they settled, saying in Ilocano "Let us get our drinking water from the clear spring water", which was shortened to "PALINA". Key institutions in Palina East include the elementary school, national high school, bakeries, and the barangay hall.