HISTORY OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

HISTORY OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Jul 31, 2014

SPANISH REGIME • Started formally in grade one with Christian Doctrine • Predominantly religious utilized certain textbooks as cartilla and pagina de la Infancia (contains alphabet and prayers) • Young Filipinos mostly coming from the “bourgeois’ ilustrado class

Preschooling was unorganized • The more educated adults in the community became lawful “preschool teachers” • Usually handled on one to one basis and lasting for no less than 30 minutes per session • (Estolaz & Nunez,1974)

The regular schooling in the cartilla lasted for 3 to 6 months depending upon the child’s capacity to learn • This particular schooling facilitated the entry of the child into grade one although it was not necessarily a requirement

INITIAL ATTEMPTS • In 1924, the opening of kindergarten education at Harris Memorial School Manila ( Harris Memorial College) pioneered preschool education • Under directorship of Miss Mary A. Evans

A class was established by Mrs. Brigida Fernando after her training at Columbia University Teachers College

Interest in kindergarten movement was picked up by other private schools and grew succeedingly well among the religious schools both Catholic and Protestant • Similar interest motivated civic groups to help children

In 1935 The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUB( NFWC) became the forerunner of nursery education • The process of getting government recognition didn’t come after 16 years.

In 1940, The Bureau of Private Schools had authorized 129 kindergarten classes getting an enrolment of 6,449. • The World War II disrupted the growth of the program to the point of closing almost all schools.

POSTWAR INTERESTS • The year immediately ensuing liberation had demonstrated a renewed interest in preschool education • Out 129 government recognized kindergarten schools in 1940, a total of 61 schools with 3,172 enrolment started in operation in 1945-1946

Private individuals had shortly joined this bold start • The NFWC continued to have its nursery classes one in Sampaloc and in Tondo Manila

In 1948, HARRIS MEMORIAL SCHOOL initiated another big step by obtaining a government recognition to confer the degree of JUNIOR TEACHER’S CERTIFICATE to Graduate in kindergarten education

This was the first recognized course in kindergarten education offered in the Philippines • Other colleges and universities attempt to emphasize kindergarten teaching by giving special training on the area, either part and parcel of B.S. in Education or in Home Economics

Preschool education in the country has almost remained to be associated with Bureau of Private Schools, specially with the religious groups.

BREAKTHROUGH IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS • 1950’s through the effort of Dr. Miguela M. Solis, then the Superintendent of Teacher education in Bureau of Public Schools, preschool education started in the government regional –training schools • Pangasinan Normal School was the first to take advantage

Followed by Zamboanga Normal School • In 1964, a year after establishment of National Coordinating Center for the Study and Development of Filipino Children and Youth ( NCCSDFCY) which Dr. Solis was the director, the Children’s Village was opened to admit kindergarten children, marking another milestone in the public sector.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A JOINT CONCERN • The growth of Philippine preschool education had been so slow when this is compared to those of the other countries • Though slow, the regular yearly increment in kindergarten enrolment in both private and public schools had increased

The major portion of preschool children were consistently in the private schools with its yearly increase remaining constant • Until that there are too many children for every teacher. • Sending pre-school aged children to private kindergarten is expensive • The need for nursery schools that could cater to the lower income families was then felt

A number of national offices and civic organizations have responded to the need to extend appropriate education • The NFWC who has started only with two schools has expanded to 251 classes mostly located in the less chance areas like Tondo, Sampaloc, Paco and others

In 1956, the Manila Health Department introduced the concept of modern preschool “ play centers” in Manila • It was Dr, Demetrio Belmonte the assistant city health officer who had a trip from different countries like Europe and USA and observed the operation of modern and scientific preschool

With the assistance of Dr. Evangeline G. Suva, returning grantee on programming preschool play centers and Mrs.Isabel Santos, a social worker of the Ladies’ • Association worked hand in hand to put up the first modern fully equipped play centers at the KAPITAN ISIDRO MENDOZA HEALTH CENTER

Meanwhile various civic organization have similarly taken bold steps in support of the program. • Some of them are Young Ladies Association of Charity, The Rural Improvement Clubs, The Philippine Women’s Medical Association • In mid 1960’s the Department of Social Welfare had started the inclusion of nursery and kindergarten education in its program.

1970’s to 1980’s – The government’s intensified interest in the welfare of the Filipino child resulted in the signing of P.D 603 • PD 603- known as CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE CODE in 1974” • 1979- UNESCO( United nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization) declared as the INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD

1977 to 1987 • The Philippines declared DECADE OF THE FILIPINO CHILD • This marked the increased of number of preschool children and also the establishments both in private and public schools

1978 to 1989- DECS encouraged the operation of preschools in public elementary schools with MEC Order No. 24 s 1978 and DECS Order No. 107, s.1989 ( Soliven et.al,1997) • 1993 to 1994- There were 1,892 DECS- recognizes and registered private schools in the country with 416,894 enrolled preschoolers

1995 to 2000- Three reform programs were initiated in response to the need of rising numbers of preschoolers: • EDUCATION FOR ALL • CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON EDUCATION • Implementation of LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE

Eloisa Gelito-Bautista MA. ECE

 

History of the Applied Nutrition Program (ANP) in Bayambang, Pangasinan

History of the Applied Nutrition Program (ANP) in Bayambang, Pangasinan 

The Applied Nutrition Program (ANP) in Bayambang, Pangasinan, is historically significant as the pioneer pilot site for national nutrition initiatives in the Philippines, dating back to the 1960s. 

Historical Foundations (1960s – 1970s)

• The Pilot Project (1964): The Philippines Applied Nutrition Program (PANP) began in 1964 in four pilot communities around Bayambang. This initiative was a collaborative effort involving international agencies like UNICEF, FAO, and WHO.
• National Training Hub (1967): In 1967, Bayambang hosted the first national six-week training session for nutrition supervisors. By 1969, the town was officially designated as the permanent site for the National Applied Nutrition Training Centre.
• Early Innovations:
  • Demonstration Farms: The program established farms to promote "miracle rice" (IR-8) and hybrid corn, alongside breeding ponds for tilapia and carp.
  • Supplementary Feeding: By the 1968-1969 school year, 45 schools in the Bayambang/Bautista division were conducting regular feeding programs.
  • Academic Integration: The Pangasinan Normal School (now Pangasinan State University) integrated nutrition education into its curriculum as early as 1967. 

Modern Revitalization (2016 – Present)

After decades of development, the program saw a massive resurgence under the Local Government of Bayambang:

• Anti-Malnutrition Campaign (2016): Facing high malnutrition rates (ranked #1 in the region in early 2016), the LGU launched a massive campaign that successfully delisted the town from the "top malnourishment" list within a year.
• Institutionalization: The Municipal Nutrition Action Office (MNAO) was institutionalized to manage long-term services, including the 90-Day Dietary Supplementation Program and cow milk distribution from the Bayambang Dairy Farm.
• Recent Awards: In January 2026, Bayambang was awarded First Prize for the 2024 Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar in Pangasinan, reflecting its continued leadership in community health. 

Key Components

• Tutok Kainan Program: A National Nutrition Council initiative targeting at-risk pregnant women.
• Barangay Nutrition Support Group (NSG): Bayambang was the first municipality in Region I to establish these groups to support the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project.
• Nutrition Ordinances: Recent local laws have established a comprehensive nutrition program with dedicated funding to ensure sustainability. 

Would you like to know more about the specific results of the most recent nutrition surveys in Bayambang's 77 barangays?

Tinapa-Making in Bayambang

 Tinapa-Making in Bayambang

Tinapa making has quietly formed part of the cultural and economic fabric of Bayambang, Pangasinan for at least the past fifty years, and likely even earlier through informal household practice. While it has never been the town’s largest or most commercially prominent industry, its steady presence reflects the resourcefulness and adaptability of Bayambangueños in sustaining small-scale food production traditions. For many families, tinapa making has served as a supplemental livelihood, particularly among those connected to fishing, market vending, and local trade. But this otherwise simple, unheralded economic activity stands as a testament to practical knowledge passed down through generations.

Tinapa is a traditional Filipino smoked fish delicacy typically made from galunggong (round scad) or bangus (milkfish). In Bayambang, the preparation follows time-honored methods rooted in both necessity and taste. Fresh fish are cleaned thoroughly and rubbed with coarse salt to enhance flavor and help draw out moisture, a crucial step in preservation. The fish are then smoked over wood fire, often using readily available materials such as coconut husks or sawdust, until they turn a deep golden brown and develop their distinct smoky aroma. The result is fish that is savory and slightly salty, with firm yet flaky flesh that carries the unmistakable flavor of slow smoking.

Historically, tinapa-making played an important role in food preservation, especially during times when refrigeration was not widely accessible. Smoking allowed households to extend the shelf life of excess catch and minimize spoilage, ensuring food security and reducing waste. Over time, what began as a practical method of preservation evolved into a valued culinary tradition. In Bayambang homes, tinapa is commonly enjoyed as part of a simple yet satisfying meal, often paired with rice and complemented by fresh tomatoes, onions, or native vinegar. Its presence at the family table speaks to everyday heritage rather than grand celebration, grounding it firmly in daily life.

The tradition of tinapa making is among the quieter, but enduring practices that has become a part of the daily fabric of the community. Though modest in scale compared to other industries in Bayambang town and in the province of Pangasinan, tinapa production contributes to the town’s diverse food heritage and highlights a culture shaped by resilience, sustainability, and local enterprise. By acknowledging tinapa-making as part of Bayambang’s cultural landscape, the community affirms that heritage is not only found in landmarks and festivals, but also in the steady smoke of backyard kilns and in the flavors that have nourished generations.

La Independencia

 This is a sample scanned copy of La Independencia:

This is a sample scanned copy of La Independencia:

Relevance to Bayambang's history:

"La Independencia" (September?-November 12 or 13?, 1899)

A historical event in Sitio Bautista, Bayambang (now the town of Bautista) is the stealthy publication of an issue or issues of "La Independencia," the First Philippine Republic's newspaper, around the time when General Emilio Aguinaldo and company stopped by the town for rest and declared it as a temporary capital and, at the same time, disbanded the national army and turned its elements into guerrilla forces.

Originally edited by General Antonio Luna, the issues of the newspaper published on the indicated date range must have been edited at the time by the poet-soldier Jose Palma, who was also the writer of "Filipinas," the lyrics of the Philippine national anthem in the original Spanish version. Luna had been assassinated earlier, in June of the same year.

As recounted by historian Ricardo Jose, "As the Americans advanced, the press moved northward (right inside the coach of the Ferrocarril de Manila-Dagupan): to Angeles, Tarlac and finally to Bautista, Pangasinan."

"Due to the difficult conditions and shortage of printing materials, the size of the paper shrank and the number of pages dropped to two. Paper was never totally lacking, as loyal Filipinos somehow were able to maintain the supply of newsprint, but the difficulties of putting out the paper under siege conditions finally became so great that the press and its materials were buried near the final office of the paper. Palma and his compatriots then escaped to Camiling, Tarlac."

An account by General Elwell Stephen Otis would reveal that the American Army was eventually able to retrieve the buried printing press. How they were able to learn about the secret publication and locate the printing press in its place of concealment is a mystery.

Reference:

The Philippine revolutionary press, 1896-1900 by Ricardo T. Jose, www.cmfr.com.ph/pjr/2001/200105/0105revopress.html

Acknowledgement:

Source of copy of La Independencia:

https://nlpdl.nlp.gov.ph/LI01/1898/dec/1/bs/datejpg.htm . Thanks for the tip Dir. Ed Quiros!

Thanks to Nel Mercado for the tip re. Gen. Otis.

MONDAY REPORT – FEBRUARY 24, 2026

MONDAY REPORT – FEBRUARY 24, 2026

 

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INTRO:

 

1: Magandang araw, mga Kabaleyan! Ako po si _____________.

 

2: At ako naman po si _____________, at kami po ay mula sa _____________.

 

1: Hatid namin ang mga balita ukol sa mga makabuluhang programa, proyekto, at aktibidad ng lokal na pamahalaan at ang pakikiisa ng ating komunidad.

 

2: Sama-sama nating tunghayan ang mga kaganapang patunay ng malasakit, disiplina, at pagkakaisa sa bayan ng Bayambang.

 

1&2: Ito ang... BayambangueNews

 

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1.      Annual Budget at AIP ng LGU, Aprubado na ng SP!

Inaprubahan ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan ang ₱711,381,782.69 milyong pisong Annual Budget ng Bayambang para sa 2026, kasabay ng ₱1.4 bilyong pisong Annual Investment Program (AIP), matapos ang budget hearing sa Provincial Capitol sa Lingayen noong February 16. Pinangunahan nina Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao at Vice Mayor Ian Camille Sabangan, kasama ang mga miyembro ng Sangguniang Bayan, ang pagtalakay at pagsagot sa mga katanungan hinggil sa panukalang pondo na nakatuon sa seguridad, edukasyon, kalusugan, agrikultura, imprastraktura, kalikasan, kabuhayan, at iba pang mahahalagang serbisyo publiko.

 

2.      PLEB, Nireconvene

Sa bisa ng Executive Order No. 12, series of 2026, pormal na ipinakilala noong February 12 ang bagong Chairperson at mga miyembro ng People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) ng Bayambang. Pamumunuan ni Dr. Nicolas Miguel ang lupon kasama ang anim na kasaping mula sa iba’t ibang sektor, kabilang sina Dr. Leticia Ursua, OIC Liga President Rodelito Bautista, Mr. Danilo R. Gozum, Mr. Rolando M. Gloria ng LSB, at Hermoza Barangay Captain Frankie de Vera Catalan. Sila ang naatasang magpapatupad ng disiplina at pananagutan sa hanay ng kapulisan, alinsunod sa RA 6975.

3.      Phil Assist at PESO, May Special Recruitment Activity

Nagsagawa noong February 12 ang Phil Assist Life Manpower Corp. ng Special Recruitment Activity kasama ang PESO-Bayambang. Sila ay nakapagbigay ng trabahong pang-ibang bansa sa mga Bayambangueñong manggagawa, kabilang ang mga propesyonal at may kasanayan.

4.      Bagong HRM Officer, Kinumpirma 

Pormal na kinumpirma ng Sangguniang Bayan noong February 16 ang pagtatalaga kay Atty. Melinda Rose Fernandez bilang bagong Human Resource Management Officer, kasunod ng pag-endorso sa kanya ni Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao. Dumaan si Atty. Fernandez sa masusing pagsusuri ng Committee on Civil Service and Personnel na nagpatunay sa kanyang mataas na kwalipikasyon para sa posisyong nabakante dahil sa pagreretiro ni dating HRM Officer Nora Zafra.

5.      Mga Nasunugan, Kaagad Tinulungan

Nagtulung-tulong ang BFP, PNP, BPSO, at MDRRMO sa mabilis na pag-apula sa apoy dulot ng makahiwalay na insidente ng sunog noong Pebrero uno sa may Brgy. Tambac at Roxas St. Agad namang naghatid ng ayuda ang MSWDO sa mga nasalanta.

6.      MDRRMO Staff at OJTs, Nagdonate ng Dugo

Ang mga kawani ng MDRRMO at mga OJT nito mula sa Philippine College of Science and Technology ay nagdonate ng dugo sa isang blood-letting activity na ginanap noong February 14 sa Ventanilla People Center sa San Carlos City. Umabot sa humigit-kumulang 2,000 mL ng dugo ang naibahagi ng grupo para sa mga pasyenteng nangangailangan ng agarang suplay sa mga ospital.

 

7.     Isang PWD na Inatake ng Sakit, Nirescue

Agad na rumesponde ang BPSO at PDAO matapos atakihin ng seizure ang isang PWD na residente ng Brgy. Warey, Malasiqui habang nasa sentrong bahagi ng bayan. Sa koordinasyon ng PDAO sa LGU Malasiqui at sa tulong ng Task Force Disiplina, ligtas siyang naihatid pauwi.

 

8.     MNAO-Bautista, Naglakbay-Aral

Mainit na tinanggap ni Mayor Niña ang Municipal Nutrition Office head ng bayan ng Bautista at 18 Barangay Nutrition Scholars nito sa kanilang lakbay-aral sa Bayambang upang pag-aralan ang matagumpay na nutrition programs ng bayan. Pinangunahan naman ng MNAO ang pagbabahagi ng mga estratehiya sa child monitoring, community gardens, at maternal nutrition initiatives nito.

 

9.     Mga Empleyado ng LGU, May Libreng Uniporme Muli!

May 940 kawani ng LGU ang tumanggap ng libreng uniporme mula kina Dr. Cezar Quiambao at Mayor Niña, sa tulong ng HRMO. Bahagi ito ng taunang suporta ng pamunuan simula 2016 upang makatulong sa mga empleyado at mapalakas ang kanilang serbisyo publiko.

 

10.  SSS on Wheels, Narito Muli! GCash Payments, Posible Na!

 

Nagbalik ang SSS on Wheels ng Dagupan Branch sa Municipal Annex Bldg. upang ilapit ang serbisyo ng ahensya sa mga Bayambangueño. Inanunsyo rin nila na maaari na ngayong magbayad ng member ng contributions at loan payments sa SSS sa pamamagitan ng GCash.

 

11.  Exit Conference para sa ECCD Assessment, Isinagawa

Noong February 18, isang exit conference ang isinagawa para sa external assessment ng ECCD Centers at Workers ng Bayambang. Dito ay inilahad ang resulta ng naging evaluation na nagresulta sa 100% passing rate. Tinalakay rin dito ang mga rekomendasyon upang higit pang mapahusay ang kalidad ng ECCD services sa Bayambang.

 

12.  Mayor Niña at SATOM, Pinangunahan ang Unang ExeCom Meeting

Pinangunahan nina Mayor Niña at Dr. Cezar Quiambao ang unang Executive Committee Meeting ng taon kung saan inilatag ang mahahalagang programa, proyekto, at revenue strategies ng bayan, kabilang ang budget preparation para 2027, mga updates sa CLUP, at mga income-generating initiatives. Tinalakay rin ang mga development projects gaya ng Cold Storage Facility, Farm-to-Market Road, at Septage Treatment Plan, pati ang pagpapalakas ng serbisyong pangkalusugan sa ilalim ng PhilHealth at Konsulta Program.

13.  Civil Services Caravan, Dinagsa sa Sapang

Maraming residente ang nakinabang sa “Your Name, Your Right” caravan sa Brgy. Sapang na naghatid ng libreng civil registration services, kabilang ang late registration, correction of entries, at registration para sa Kasalang Bayan. Naitala rin ang 29 katao para sa upgraded Community Service Card, patunay ng patuloy na paglalapit ng LGU ng mabilis at inklusibong serbisyo sa komunidad.

 

14.  Mayor Nina, Guest Speaker sa DSPC

Noong February 18, naimbitahang guest speaker si Mayor Niña sa Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) ng DepEd Schools Division Office 1 Pangasinan. Hinikayat niya ang mga kabataang mamamahayag na patuloy na hanapin ang katotohanan at huwag magpapatinag, sapagkat ang kanilang mga balita ngayon ang huhubog sa kasaysayan.

 

15.  Monitoring Team ng BBB, Dumiretso sa Distrito Otso

Noong February 18, ang BBB Monitoring Team ay dumiretso sa walong barangay ng District 8 ng bayan, kung saan mabusising nag-evaluate ang dalawang team na pinangungunahan nina SK Federation President John Roy Jalac at SB Committee Chairperson on Environment, Coun. Rhyan de Vera. Matapos ang inspeksyon sa 3 grading aspects na Bloom, Green, at Clean, agad din silang nagbigay ng kanilang kumento at suhestiyon mula sa kanilang obserbasyon.

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16.  MDRRMO, Dumalo sa DOST S&T Innovation Week

Dumalo ang MDRRMO sa tatlong araw na Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week ng DOST sa Dagupan City, upang palalimin ang kaalaman sa paggamit ng agham, teknolohiya, at inobasyon sa disaster risk reduction and management. Tinalakay sa mga forum ang mahahalagang paksa hinggil sa risk-informed action, sustainable communities, at paggamit ng makabagong solusyon para sa mas epektibong monitoring at early warning systems.

 

17.  TFD, Namahagi ng TODA ID sa Trike Drivers

Namahagi ang Task Force Disiplina (TFD) ng mahigit 2,000 na opisyal na TODA ID sa mga tricycle driver ng Bayambang, upang palakasin ang disiplina at maayos na monitoring sa sektor ng transportasyon. Ayon sa TFD, makatutulong ang pagkakaroon ng opisyal na ID upang matiyak ang pagsunod sa mga patakaran at mapangalagaan ang kaligtasan ng mga pasahero at publiko.

 

18.  S.E.E. Eco-aides, Nag-clean-up Drive sa Central School

Ang mga eco-aides ng Special Economic Enterprise (SEE) ay nagsagawa ng clean-up operation sa kaliwang bahagi ng lumang Bayambang Central School na ginagamit bilang parking area, upang mapanatili ang kalinisan at kaayusan nito. Inalis at inayos ang mga nakatambak na kahoy, bakal, at bote, at nagsagawa rin ng waste segregation ng mga papel at plastik na basura.

 

19.  Civil Registration Awareness Program, Dinala sa San Vicente, Sapang, at Ataynan

Isa na namang serye ng Civil Registration Awareness Program ang isinagawa ng LCR. Sila ay nagtungo naman sa mga barangay ng San Vicente, Sapang, at Ataynan, kung saan binigyang-kaalaman ang mga residente tungkol sa kahalagahan ng civil registration at mga pinakabagong update mula sa PSA. Naghatid din ng iba’t ibang serbisyo tulad ng late registration, correction of entries, at iba pang kaugnay na dokumentasyon upang mas mapadali ang pagproseso ng mga papeles ng mamamayan.

 

20.  Proposed School Building Project sa Amancosiling, Tinalakay!

Isang proposed school building project sa Amancosiling Elementary School ang tinalakay noong February 20 sa pagitan ng DPWH 4th District, DepEd Pangasinan, at LGU-Bayambang. Ang panukala ay dalawang palapag na gusaling may apat na silid-aralan na nagkakahalaga ng sampung (P10) milyong piso, bilang dagdag na pasilidad ng paaralan. Nakatakdang magsilbing implementing unit ang LGU, na sasailalim muna sa evaluation at validation bago ang paglagda sa tripartite MOA at pagsisimula ng bidding at implementasyon ng proyekto.

21.  Orientation at Registration ng mga Residente sa Community Service Card at GCash, Nag-umpisa Na!

Nag-umpisa nang dagsain ng mga residente ang orientation ng LGU at GCash ukol sa financial literacy, kasabay ng registration na rin para sa upgraded Community Service Card. Noong February 20, ginanap ang naturang aktibidad para sa mga farmers mula sa iba’t ibang barangay, sa pakikipagtulungan ng GCash sa PSA, ICTO, MPDO, MAO, at LCRO, na kung saan nakapagtala ng 704 registrations. Sa kabuuan, mayroon nang 1,826 tayong mga kababayan na registered sa upgraded Community Service Card. Tuluy-tuloy ang aktibidad na ito bilang parte ng digitalization sa bayan ng Bayambang.

22.  9 CDCs, Nagtagisan sa Toothbrushing Corner Contest

Matagumpay na naisagawa noong February 19 ang “Bright Smiles” Creative Toothbrushing Corner Contest bilang bahagi ng Oral Health Month Celebration 2026. Dito ay nagtagisan ang siyam na Child Development Centers upang itaguyod ang wastong pagsesepilyo at oral health habits ng mga bata. Susuriin ang mga kalahok para sa iba’t ibang gantimpala at iaanunsyo ang mga nanalo sa darating na Awarding & Culminating Activity.

23.  Public Hearing ukol sa Revised Revenue at Market Codes, Isinagawa

Isinagawa ng Sangguniang Bayan ang isang pampublikong pagdinig ukol sa ipinanukalang Revised Revenue Code at Revised Market Code noong February 21. Ito ay dinaluhan ng iba’t ibang sektor upang talakayin ang mga bayarin, buwis, at serbisyong saklaw ng mga ordinansa. Binigyang-diin dito ang wastong paggamit ng nakokolektang buwis para sa mga programang panlipunan, habang nabigyan naman ng pagkakataon ang mga kalahok na magbigay ng kanilang opinyon at mungkahi para sa mas makatarungang pagpapatupad ng mga panukala.

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24.  77 Barangays, Drug-Cleared ayon sa PDEA

Idineklara ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency o PDEA na drug-cleared na ang 77 barangays ng Bayambang, bunga ng pinaigting na kampanya kontra ilegal na droga ng LGU at ng PNP–Bayambang. Pinuri ng pamahalaang lokal ang mahusay na koordinasyon ng kapulisan at mga barangay sa pagpapanatili ng kaayusan at pagpapatupad ng mga programa upang mapanatili ang drug-cleared status ng mga komunidad.

25.  Ongoing Construction ng BPC, Binisita!

Kamakailan, binisita ni Bayambang Polytechnic College President Dr. Rafael Saygo ang ongoing construction ng academic building ng kolehiyo, upang inspeksyunin ang progreso nito. Inaasahang matatapos ang apat na palapag na gusali na may 32 classrooms sa Nobyembre 2026, kasabay ng pagtatapos ng unang batch ng mga mag-aaral, kabilang ang maraming first-generation learners. Sa Bayambang, tunay ngang ang mga ipinapangako ay naisasakatuparan kahit na ang mga pinakamatatayog na pangarap.

 

 

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Bayambang, Dapat Alam Mo!

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Bayambang, Dapat Alam Mo!

 

BAYAMBANG, alam mo ba? Mas magiging mabilis at mas maginhawa ang pagkuha ng Business o Mayor’s Permit at Special Permit sa Bayan ng Bayambang, matapos ipasa ng Sangguniang Bayan ang ordinansang naglalayong i-streamline o bawasan ang mga kinakailangang requirements.

[Andrew: FLASH THE ALL CAPS PARTS]

Ang bagong hakbang ay alinsunod sa REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 O LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, na nag-aatas sa mga lokal na pamahalaan na itaguyod ang pangkalahatang kapakanan at kaunlaran ng ekonomiya. Kaakibat din nito ang REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11032 O EASE OF DOING BUSINESS AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT SERVICES DELIVERY ACT OF 2018, na naglalayong bawasan ang red tape sa mga transaksyon sa gobyerno.

Mas Malinaw at Mas Kaunting Requirements

Para sa mga bagong negosyo, kinakailangan pa rin ang patunay ng rehistro mula sa:

* Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) para sa SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP;

* Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) para sa PARTNERSHIP O KORPORASYON; at

* Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) para sa mga KOOPERATIBA.

Kabilang din sa mga pangunahing requirement ang barangay business clearance, fire safety inspection certificate, at mga kaukulang occupancy, sanitary at health permits.

Para naman sa renewal ng permit, mas pinasimple ang proseso at nakatuon na lamang sa updated clearances at deklarasyon ng nakaraang gross sales.

Pinapayagan din ng ordinansa ang pag-isyu ng permit kahit may kulang pang ilang dokumento tulad ng sanitary o occupancy permit, basta’t may isinumiteng AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERTAKING ang aplikante—isang hakbang upang maiwasan ang pagkaantala ng operasyon ng negosyo.

Mas Maayos na Sistema para sa mga Ambulant Vendor

Inilatag din ng ordinansa ang malinaw na panuntunan para sa mga ambulant vendor na kinakailangang kumuha ng Special Permit bago makapagtinda sa loob ng bayan.

Hinati sila sa apat na kategorya:

* PEDDLER

* MOBILE TRADER

* RESIDENT VENDOR

* TRANSIENT VENDOR

Bawat vendor ay kailangang magparehistro, sumailalim sa kinakailangang medical examination, at magpakita ng natatanging registry number sa kanilang kariton, ID, at uniporme. Ang registry number ay eksklusibo at hindi maaaring ilipat sa iba.

May Mga Karagdagang Clearance Pa Rin sa Ilang Negosyo

Bagama’t pinasimple ang proseso, ang mga negosyong kabilang sa regulated industries ay kinakailangan pa ring kumuha ng clearance mula sa mga kaukulang ahensya ng pamahalaan, gaya ng:

* Food and Drug Administration para sa mga BOTIKA at produktong pangkalusugan;

* Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas para sa LENDING INSTITUTIONS; at

* National Telecommunications Commission para sa mga TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIRMS.

Sa kabuuan, layunin ng bagong ordinansa na balansehin ang pagpapalago ng lokal na ekonomiya at ang pagpapanatili ng kaligtasan at kaayusan sa komunidad. Sa pagsisimula nito sa 2026, inaasahang mas mahihikayat ang mga negosyante at maliliit na vendor na mamuhunan at magnegosyo sa Bayambang.

Ang lahat ng ito, Bayambang, ay Dapat Alam Mo!

 

 

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OUTRO:

 

[SMILE, VOLUME, ENERGY!]

 

1: At iyan po ang mga balitang nagbibigay-inspirasyon at pag-asa sa ating bayan. Muli, ako po si _____________ ng ______________________.

2: At ako naman po si ____________ ng ________________________.

1: Sa patuloy na pagtutulungan ng pamahalaan at mamamayan,

2: ...Mas nagiging maliwanag ang kinabukasan ng Bayambang.

1: Hanggang sa muli...

1&2: Ito ang... BayambangueNews!