QUIZ: How well do you know Bayambang?

Dear Bayambangueños: How well do you know your town’s history? Answer these random questions to have a good idea.

1.     How many barangays comprise the Municipality of Bayambang?

2.     What is the population of Bayambang as of 2015, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority?

3.     For pioneering a sports tournament called the Tour of Luzon in the ’50s, he is considered as the “father of Philippine cycling.” And he is from Bayambang. What is his name?

4.     When he stopped by at Bayambang while running away from the invading American Army, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo suffered the ordeal of seeing his daughter die of illness. She is said to have been buried in our parish church. What is the name of Aguinaldo’s daughter?

5.     One report claims that the oldest school in the entire province of Pangasinan is in Bayambang. It was established in 1914. What is the name of the 104-year-old school?

6.     Before proceeding to Cabanatuan where he was assassinated by his political enemies, this hero of the Revolution went first to Bayambang. What is the name of this man who would become the subject of a popular movie?

7.     Before it was known as the Pangasinan State University-Bayambang Campus, it used to be called the CLTC or Central Luzon Teachers College. But what is PSU-Bayambang’s original name?

8.     Saint Vincent Ferrer hailed from Valencia, Spain. What order of priests did he belong to?

9.     Accounts claim that our town got its name from a plant which grew in abundance in the place, especially in the hilly portions of the southern part of town. What is the plant called?

10.  Bayambang’s original Spanish Catholic cemetery was located in what is now called _____.

11.  This part of the town served as the publishing house of the newspaper La Independencia, whose editor was Antonio Luna and among whose staff included Rosa Sevilla, Cecilio Apostol and Jose Palma. What do you call this part of town?

12.  Binasuan folk dance is said to have been invented by a woman residing in this barangay.

13.  This barangay is known to produce a brand of no-fish rice crackers.

14.  The first full-length film in the beautiful Pangasinan language was made by a Bayambangueño. What is the title of the film?

15.  Who is the director of the first full-length film in the Pangasinan language? A Bayambangueño and alumnus of Bayambang National High School and University of the Philippines-Diliman, he is a Palanca Award-winning playwright and is a recipient of several international and national awards.

16.  PSU Bayambang is a school of many firsts, making it an historic school. Established in 1922, it put up the country’s first Child Study Center, the first pre-elementary school or kindergarten, and the first Opportunity Class for exceptional children. In 1953, it became the seat of the Philippine-UNESCO National Community Training Center (PUNCTC). In 1962, it became the venue of the First National Institute in Physical Education and Recreation in the Philippines. What is name of the school at the time it became the seat of the PUNCTC?

17.  Wawa Bridge is named after which famous Filipino diplomat from Camiling, Tarlac?

18.  What is the name of the bridge from Bayambang going to Bautista?

19.  They say that Jose Rizal stopped at Bayambang whenever he went to Camiling by horseback to visit his girlfriend. What is the name of Rizal’s girlfriend?

20.  Jose Rizal’s ‘lost love,’ Leonor Rivera, ended up marrying another man who was an engineer of the Manila Railroad Company. What is the name of the Englishman whom Leonor Rivera married?

21.  What is the first drugstore established in Bayambang?

22.  Malangsi Fishtival is held in what month?

23.  What is the first resort in Bayambang? It is owned by Felipe Jr. and Tiffany de Vera located in Barangay Telbang.

24.  Before the coming of the Spaniards, Bayambang was sparsely populated and the natives lived in scattered cluster of huts. What is the original name of Bayambang?

25.   The well-known Ramos clan have produced at least two nationally famous show biz personalities. One is Wendell Ramos, and the other one is ____?

26.  Bayambang became a first-class municipality under the term of which mayor?

27.  The first gymnasium in Bayambang is now more than fifty years old, being built in the early 1960s. What is the name of the gymnasium?

28.  Who is the publisher of the first community paper of Bayambang?

29.  What is the first private hospital in Bayambang? Established in Sept. 25, 1996 along Juan Luna St., it has a 25-bed capacity.

30.  In Pangasinan, the biggest victory in the revolt against Spain took place in the Battle of Bayambang. Who is the leader of this revolt?

31.  What is the first private memorial park in Bayambang? It was established in March of 2003.

32.  In what year did Bayambang capture the Guinness World Record for the longest barbecue grill?

33.   Bayambang is known to produce the best fish delicacy called ____.

34.  This rice-based delicacy is unique to Bayambang, which is a variety of pop rice with a toasted flavor and a crunchy and chewy texture. It is traditionally manufactured in Amanperez. What is it called?

35.  Horrifying to outsiders, but a favorite of many in Bayambang is inlubi, the black rice cake made of burnt glutinous immature rice. What do you call the raw toasted rice which is pounded flat and looks like pinipig?

36.  Aside from binasuan, another folk dance that originated in Bayambang is the sayaw na sumisigay, a creative fisherfolk dance. Now, what is the name of the native dance group that admirably keeps these folk traditions alive, including the very popular sayaw ed tapew na bangko? Clue: Its name means “outstanding.”

37.  In 2007, Bayambang received P5M, a one-time payment by a single Bayambangueño taxpayer in the person of Mr.Cezar T. Quiambao, President and CEO of what company?

38.  In September 4, 2018, a contract between the Municipality of Bayambang and a national artist was signed wherein the national artist was deputized to build a bronze statue of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo to be erected originally at the town plaza.  Who is this national artist?

39.   In 2011, Bayambang’s foundation date was formally established by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as April 5 of what year?

40.  In November 29, 2013, the bronze statue of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo was unveiled in front of the Municipal Bldg. Pangasinan Governor Amado Espino Jr. was present together with relatives of Gen. Aguinaldo and municipal officials from what place?

41.   The first telephone system in Bayambang was installed in 1980 by which company?

42.  This Bayambangueño was among the co-founders of Zero Waste Coalition. An environmentalist, he was into organic farming and operated GEO Farm in Brgy. Mangayao. Who is he?

43.  The first Pangasinan-Spanish dictionary has been written by a Spanish priest in Bayambang in the year 1865. The dictionary was brought to London by Dr. Jose Rizal and left it there. What is the name of the priest?

44.  The Gabaldon buildings of Bayambang Central School and PSU are a few of the only surviving heritage structures in our town. Who is this Isauro Gabaldon after whom this sort of architecture was adopted all over the country during the American era?

45.  Who is the first Miss Bayambang through a brain and beauty search held in April 18, 1993?

46.  Historically, the Poblacion area was often flooded at the onset of the rainy season. The ladies wore a wide-brimmed head gear during this season as protection from the rain. What is it called?

47.  Bayambang’s first private school was founded in 1935 with the name Mary Help of Christians Institution under the administration of the RVM sisters. What is its name?

48.  One of the many prides of PSU is the bamboo instrument band called Pangkat Kawayan. Who is the pioneering man behind it, who is also behind so many pioneering musical bands such as the Rondalla Band made up of PSU students from different levels?

49.  Who is the first pilot from Bayambang? A native of Brgy.Nalsian, he served as Liaison Officer of the Philippine Air Force.

50.  The first Institute of Women’s Studies was founded by a nun who is a true-blue Bayambanguena, descending from one of the old prominent clans of this town. What is her name?



Answer Key: 1. 77. 2. 118,205. 3. Gerry Lacuesta, Atty. Geruncio Lacuesta.  4. Flora Victoria. 5. Bayambang Central School. 6. Antonio Luna. 7. Bayambang Normal School. 8. Dominicans. 9. Kulibangbang, Balangbang, Alibangbang. 10. Cadre Site. 11. Estacion, Istasyon, Estasyon na Tren. 12. Sancagulis. 13. Sancagulis. 14. Anacbanua. 15. Christopher Gozum. 16. Pangasinan Normal School. 17. Carlos P. Romulo. 18. Calvo Bridge. 19. Leonor Rivera. 20. Henry Kipping. 21. Farmacia San Rafael. 22. April. 23. Rock Island Nature Resort. 24. Malunguey, Balunguey. 25. Donita Rose. 26. Leocadio de Vera. 27. Aldana Gymnasium. 28. Geruncio Lacuesta. 29. Señor Sto. Niño General Hospital. 30. Palaris, Juan Dela Cruz Palaris. 31. Hands of Heaven. 32. 2014. 33. Buro. 34. Gipang. 35. Deremen. 36. Matalunggaring Dance Troupe. 37. Stradcom. 38. Napoleon Abueva. 39. 1614. 40. Kawit, Cavite. 41. Digitel. 42. Edgar Guevara. 43. Fr. Lorenzo Fernandez Cosgaya. 44. An assemblyman. 45. Leilani Balansay. 46. Takuko. 47. St. Vincent Catholic School. 48. Rufino Menor. 49. Major Claro J. Camacho. 50. Sr. Mary John Mananzan.

References:

Dr. Clarita Jimenez. Bayambang Coffeetable Book (Manuscript)

Philippine Statistics Authority
bayambang.gov.ph