LGU Awards 2023

LGU-Bayambang Awards 2023



LGU-Bayambang, One of the 20 Outstanding MADACs in Pangasinan

LGU-Bayambang was one of the 20 municipalities with the Most Outstanding City or Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Councils in Pangasinan. Bayambang MADAC achieved a score of 100 or High Functionality Score in the Year 2022 Performance Audit, showcasing the efforts of all MADAC members under the leadership of Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao, including the PNP, MLGOO, SB, RHU, MSWDO, and CSOs including the Kasama Kita sa Barangay Foundation and the religious sector.


Bayambang, Good Financial Housekeeping Passer Once Again

Bayambang town once again made it to the list of those who passed the Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) audit by the DILG for the year 2022.

The Criteria for being a GFH passer include a favorable opinion from the Commission on Audit and the LGU's compliance with the Full Disclosure Policy of the government.


Bayambang Once Again Gathers Honors at the Provincial Health Summit 2023

February 10, 2023: In the 12th Provincial Health Summit and LGU Scorecard Awarding and Recognition held on February 10, at the Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan, LGU-Bayambang garnered major awards through its Rural Health Units and Municipal Nutrition Committee:

- Improved LGU on Surpassing National Average on All Health Scorecard Indicators (the sole recipient in the entire Pangasinan)

- Bayambang Municipal Nutrition Committee: Green Banner Award (the sole recipient in the entire province) and Best LGU Implementer in Nutrition Program through MELLPI Pro Bayambang MNAO 

- Venus M. Bueno: 2021 Municipal Nutrition Action Officer of the Year, Brgy. Sancagulis Barangay Nutrition Scholar, Analiza M. Natividad: 2021 Barangay Nutrition Scholar of the Year.



Bayambang, CMCI Awardee Once Again in 2023

February 15, 2023: LGU-Bayambang has once again emerged victorious for the fourth consecutive time at the Regional Awarding for the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index by the Department of Trade and Industry held on February 15.

In the ceremony held at J&V Function Hall, Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union, Bayambang was recognized as Top 11 nationwide (up from Top 16 last year) in the Resiliency Pillar and Top 16 nationwide (up from Top 39 last year) in the Government Efficiency Pillar in the category of 1st-2nd class municipalities.


Milpitas City CA Council Honors Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao

May 2023: The Milpitas City Council, City of Milpitas, California, USA, honored Niña Jose-Quiambao for being Bayambang's first lady mayor, and the town's Fiesta 2023 Committee for preserving local traditions, in May 2023.



LGU-Bayambang Receives "Unmodified Opinion" from COA for the First Time

June 30, 2023: For the first time in the history of Bayambang, the LGU has obtained an "Unmodified Opinion" from the Annual Audit Report of the Commission on Audit, the highest rating that COA can give to a local government unit.

This also signifies that all financial transactions of the Municipality are in order, and COA did not find any discrepancies in the management of funds and assets of the town.


LGU-Bayambang, Sole Awardee as "Outstanding LGU in Police Community Relations"

July 27, 2023: On July 27, 2023, LGU Bayambang was recognized by the PNP as the only awardee in the "Outstanding LGU in Police Community Relations" category in the entire province, in a ceremony held at the PNP Provincial Office, Lingayen, Pangasinan as part of the PNP's celebration of 28^th Community Relations Month 2023.

Philippine Red Cross Pangasinan Chapter Pinabli Award for 2023 Blood Services

August 2, 2023: Philippine Red Cross Pangasinan Chapter also conferred the Pinabli Award for its 2023 Blood Services (at least 250 units for CY 2022) on August 2 in Calasiao, Pangasinan.


Bayambang, Top 10 in Resiliency Category of CMCI!

Bayambang placed in the Top 10 among 1st to 2nd class municipalities in the Resiliency category in the Department of Trade and Industry's 2022 Cities & Municipalities Competitive Index.

RHU I, Top Performing Newborn Screening Facility

Bayambang's Rural Health Unit 1 was recognized by the Newborn Screening Center of Northern Luzon as one of the top-performing Newborn Screening Facilities in the region in the Primary Care - Government Category, with an Unsatisfactory Rate of 0.00 for the 2nd quarter of 2023, out of 57 newborns screened.



Bayambang MPOC, One of the Functional Peace and Order Councils in Region I

Bayambang is recognized as one of the towns in Region I declared to have a Functional Peace and Order Council, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government.



Benebe, Commended by OCD R1

September 19, 2023: Bayambang's LDRRM Officer Genevieve Benebe was awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council 1 through the Office of Civil Defense Regional Office 1 for her excellence and dedication to service. The recognition was conferred on September 19 in Bauang, La Union.



Vice Mayor IC, Recognized in the Saludo Excellence Awards

October 8, 2023: LGU-Bayambang extends congratulations to Vice-Mayor Ian Camille Sabangan for the recognition he received from the Saludo Excellence Awards as the National Outstanding Humanitarian and Leadership Service Awardee, in a ceremony held on October 8 at the Manila Hotel. This recognition is said to serve as inspiration for him to further enhance his service to the beloved townspeople.


E-Agro Entry of Bayambang, Champion in Region I Agri Symposium

October 20, 2023: An entry from LGU-Bayambang was selected as the champion in the agricultural symposium in Ilocos Sur from October 19 to 20: the 8th Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Network (RAFEN) 1 Symposium. The winning thesis paper and oral presentation were titled "E-Agro: A Platform that Provides Assistance to All Farming Needs at One's Fingertips." Catherine Quilantang successfully defended the thesis along with other staff from MAO, BPRAT, E-Agro, and MAFC. The thesis was chosen by the judges out of 7 LGUs and won a cash prize of P20,000.


M.C.D.O., Recognized at the Provincial and Regional Co-op Summit

November 9, 2023: On November 9, Municipal Cooperative Development Officer Albert Lapurga and the Municipal Cooperative Development Office of Bayambang were recognized for their efforts in advancing the development of cooperatives in Bayambang during the Cooperative Summit held at the Provincial Capitol and in Region One as part of the celebration of National Cooperative Month.



RHU I Nurse, 3rd Placer in NSC Poster & Slogan Contest

November 21, 2023: RHU I nurse Mark Darius Gragasin won 3rd Place in the Poster & Slogan-Making Contest for Newborn Screening Facilities in Region 1 and 2, held by the Newborn Screening Center - Northern Luzon on November 21.



RHU, Top 3 in Region I for Most Number of Children Vaccinated

Bayambang's Rural Health Unit was recognized as one of the Top 3 Cities and Municipalities in Region 1 with the Most Number of Children Vaccinated for FIC (Fully Immunized Child).



ESWMO, Compliant in 10 Indicators (RA 9003); 1 in only 6 in the Pangasinan

November 23, 2023: During the meeting of the Provincial Solid Waste Management Board on November 23, 2023 in Lingayen, it was also reported that ESWMO-Bayambang was compliant with all ten indicators based on RA 9003, and Bayambang was among only six compliant LGUs in the province.

LGU-Bayambang, Top 3 in Innovation in Region I and Top 10 in Resiliency Nationwide

November 23, 2023: LGU-Bayambang once again emerged victorious in the regional awarding for the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index by the Department of Trade and Industry on November 23, at the La Union Convention Center, Brgy. Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union. The honor was received by OIC-Municipal Planning and Development Officer, Ma-lene Torio, along with Budget Deputy Officer Princess Sabangan, for being in the Top 3 for Innovation in Region I and Top 10 in Resiliency nationwide among 1st to 2nd class municipalities.



Bayambang, 100% Scorer Again in ADAC Awards

November 24, 2023: On November 24, 2023, the DILG once again awarded the town of Bayambang with another Regional Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Award after the town received a 100% assessment score in the 2023 ADAC Audit and Peace and Order Council (POC) Audit by the agency. Municipal Councilor Martin E. Terrado II accepted the honor on behalf of Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao, along with Municipal Local Government Operations Officer Johanna T. Montoya, in San Fernando, La Union.


LGU-Bayambang Passes the Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit for 2022

LGU-Bayambang passed the Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit in the year 2022, one of the most difficult DILG audits. This was made possible because of the child-friendly policy of Team Quiambao-Sabangan and the efforts of the Local Council for the Protection of Children, led by the MSWDO.


Bayambang MDRRMC Receives Third KALASAG Award

LGU-Bayambang, through the MDRRM Council, once again secured the Gawad Kalasag from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council for the third time. Bayambang is one of the only 723 "Fully Compliant LGUs," and this year, only three were honored with the award in the entire province of Pangasinan.



RHUs Win 5 Awards from DOH Gawad Kalusugan

December 15, 2023: Bayambang’s Rural Health Units received 5 awards from Gawad Kalusugan of Department of Health-Ilocos Center for Health Development on December 15, 2023 in San Fernando City, La Union:

- Palbayani Award - Newborn Screening Exemplary Award (RHU I)
- Palbayani Award - Purple Ribbon Award for Family Planning
- Palbayani Award - Top Implementers on Pharmaceutical Management
- Bannuar iti Salun-at Award - 3rd Place, Best Immunization Program Implementer (No. of Vaccinated Children)
- Bannuar iti Salun-at Award - 3rd Place, Best Oral Health Implementer


LGU Social Services Awarded "Level II" Service Delivery Capacity

December 14, 2023: The MSWDO received the Service Delivery Capacity Assessment CY 2023 "Level II" during the State of the DSWD Region 1 Address (SODRA) cum Knowledge Fair 2023 held in Paringao, Bauang, La Union on December 14, 2023.


LCRO, Recognized at PSA Forum

December 21, 2023: The Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) was recognized at the "Forum on CBMS, Census of Agriculture and Fisheries, and Census of Philippine Business and Industries" by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on December 21, 2023 in Calasiao in recognition of the successful implementation of LCR in PSA's PhilSys Birth Registration Assistance Project.