MONDAY REPORT - April 20, 2026

 

MONDAY REPORT

April 20, 2026

 

[INTRO]

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KAPITAN 1: Masantos ya kabwasan, Bayambang! Mula sa inyong lingkod na laging naka-duty para sa kapakanan ng nakararami. Narito kami para sa tama, tapat, at napapanahong balita. Ako po si ___, Punong Barangay ng ___________.

KAPITAN 2: At ako naman po si ___, Punong Barangay ng ___ at Liga ng mga Barangay President, handang magbantay saan mang sulok ng barangay dahil ang ating serbisyo publiko ay tunay na tunay.

KAPITAN 1: Hatid namin sa inyo ngayon ay mga balitang may saysay…

KAPITAN 2: Ito ang inyong lingguhang pagtanaw sa serbisyong buhay …

SABAY: …Ito ang—BayambangueNews!

 

HEADLINES

[SALITAN NA KAYO RITO]

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1.     Mga Nagwagi sa Mural Painting Contest, Inanunsyo

Ang mga nagwagi sa Pista’y Baley Mural Painting Contest ay inanunsyo, kung saan kinilala ang husay ng mga lokal na artista habang isinusulong ang dike bilang isang malinis at maayos na pasyaan. Itinanghal ng organizer na LYDO at SK Federation si Ricardo Diaz bilang grand prize winner.

2.     Corn Husk, Ginawang Flower Decors ng mga Kababaihang Magsasaka

Itinampok noong April 13, ang mga produktong gawa sa pinatuyong balat ng mais, na bunga ng “Training on Processing Corn Husk into Novelty Items.” Layunin ng programa na gawing kapaki-pakinabang ang dati’y itinatapong materyales at mabigyan ng dagdag kita ang mga kalahok. Hinihikayat din ang publiko na suportahan ang lokal na produktong ito upang mapalago ang kabuhayan at agrikultura sa bayan.

3.     Rotary Club, Nagdonate ng ₱20,000 para sa “Grand Ukay for a Cause” 

Samantala, nagbigay ang Rotary Club of Bayambang ng adisyunal na ₱20,000 cash donation para sa “Grand Ukay for a Cause,” na sumusuporta sa paghahandog ng bahay kubo para sa mga kapuspalad at nagpapakita ng diwa ng bayanihan sa komunidad.

4.     Laoac Bids and Awards Committee, Nagbenchmarking Visit

Bumisita ang Bids and Awards Committee ng LGU ng Laoac, Pangasinan sa LGU-Bayambang para sa benchmarking hinggil sa epektibong pagpapatupad ng PhilGEPS o Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System at pagpapahusay ng kanilang sistema sa pag-avail ng mga produkto at serbisyo. Malugod na nagbahagi ang LGU-Bayambang ng mga best practices nito tungo sa naturang proseso.

5.     Profiling Activity para sa TUPAD Beneficiaries, Isinagawa

Noong April 15, nagsagawa ang DOLE at PESO-Bayambang ng isang profiling activity para sa TUPAD program upang matukoy ang mga kwalipikadong benepisyaryo. May paunang 464 na miyembro ng TODA ang nakatakdang makatanggap ng ayuda bilang mga pangunahing naapektuhan ng pagtaas ng presyo ng petrolyo.

6.     Low-Interest Financing para sa Traktora, Handog ng LS Tractor

Higit na pinapalakas ang modernong pagsasaka sa Bayambang, sa pamamagitan ng pagtutulungan ng CS First Green at LS Tractor upang mabigyan ang mga magsasaka ng abot-kaya at de-kalidad na makinarya, salamat sa handog na low-interest financing options ng kumpanya. Layunin ng naturang financing option na mapabilis ang produksyon, mapababa ang gastos, at mapataas ang ani, habang isinusulong ang sustainable at makabagong agrikultura.

7.     Bookkeeping Seminar-Workshop, Nilahukan ng mga Kooperatiba

Isang bookkeeping seminar-workshop ang inihandog ng Agriculture Office sa mga miyembro ng iba't ibang kooperatiba, upang mapalawak ang kaalaman ng mga kalahok sa tamang pagtatala ng mga transaksyong pinansyal at sa epektibong pamamahala ng pondo—mga kasanayang mahalaga sa pagpapatatag at pagpapaunlad ng mga kooperatiba.

8.     KSB Year 9, Inilunsad sa Hermoza

Samantala, inilunsad ang Komprehensibong Serbiso sa Bayan Year 9 sa Brgy. Hermoza noong April 16 upang muling mailapit ang iba’t ibang serbisyo ng munisipyo sa mga malalayong barangay. Ang team na pinangunahan ni Local Civil Registrar Ismael Malicdem Jr. ay naghatid ng serbisyo sa mga taga-Barangay Hermoza, Malioer, at Caturay. 

9.     BPSO at TFD, Todo-Bantay noong Bakasyon

Nagpatupad ang BPSO at Task Force Disiplina ng pinaigting na seguridad, crowd control, at traffic management sa Bayambang noong pista at Semana Santa, katulong ang mga kapulisan at mga kawal ng Philippine Army. Dahil sa koordinadong aksyon ng mga awtoridad, naging maayos, ligtas, at mapayapa ang kabuuang pagdiriwang.

10.  LCRO, Naghatid ng mga Serbisyo sa Potential 4Ps Members

Ang LCRO ay naghatid ng 29 na libreng birth certificate at iba pang serbisyo sa mga potensyal na 4Ps beneficiaries upang matiyak ang kanilang wastong pagkakakilanlan. Isinagawa rin ang data capture at pagbibigay ng gabay sa dokumentasyon upang mapadali ang kanilang access sa mga serbisyong pampamahalaan sa pamamagitan ng Bayambang Enhanced Community Service Card.

 

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BAYAMBANG DAPAT ALAM MO!

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Bayambang, dapat alam mo kung paano maging wais, matipid at responsable sa paggamit ng enerhiya at gasolina, dahil sa kinahaharap nating krisis bunsod ng sigalot sa Gitnang Silangan, direktang apektado ang presyo ng langis at kuryente sa buong mundo. Nagkaroon din agad ito ng domino effect sa inflation rate, dahil sa biglaang pagtaas ng presyo ng mga pangunahing produkto sa merkado na kinakailangan nating mga consumers sa araw-araw.

Kaya dapat alam mo rin kung anu-ano ang mga tipid-tips na sasalba sa’yo sa panahong ito.

Tipid-tips sa loob sa ating mga opisina:

• Iwasan ang matagal na hindi paggamit ng equipment, patayin ang computer, printer, copier at ilaw kung hindi gagamitin nang mahigit 15 minuto.

• Panatilihin sa 24–26°C ang aircon at siguraduhing sarado ang pinto at bintana.

• Tanggalin sa saksakan ang mga hindi ginagamit na appliances at charger.

• Gamitin ang energy-saving o sleep mode ng mga computer at monitor.

• Pagsamahin ang mga lakad ng opisina upang makatipid sa oras at gasolina.

• Mag-print lamang kung kinakailangan at gumamit ng double-sided printing.

• Isabuhay ang “last person out” policy upang masigurong lahat ay nakapatay.

 

Sa ating mga tahanan naman, dapat alam mo rin ang mga praktikal na paraan para makatipid sa kuryente:

• Gawing isang beses sa isang linggo ang pamamalantsa at gawin ito nang maramihan.

• Patayin ang mga ilaw na hindi ginagamit.

• Tanggalin sa saksakan ang appliances at iwasan ang standby mode.

• Gumamit ng energy-efficient appliances tulad ng LED lights.

• Buksan ang bintana para sa natural na liwanag at hangin.

• Panatilihing malinis at maayos ang appliances para mas tipid sa konsumo.

 

At pagdating naman sa biyahe, dapat alam mo ang mga paraang ito para makatipid sa gasolina:

• Pagsama-samahin ang mga lakad upang maiwasan ang pabalik-balik na biyahe.

• Iwasan ang matinding trapik at bumiyahe nang mas maaga kung maaari.

• Siguraduhing tama ang hangin ng gulong.

• Magmaneho nang maayos, iwasan ang biglang arangkada at preno.

• Subukan ang carpooling kasama ang kaibigan o katrabaho.

• Maglakad o magbisikleta kung malapit lang ang pupuntahan.

• Magkumpara ng presyo ng gasolina bago magpakarga.

• Patayin ang makina kung matagal na nakahinto.

• Ipa-maintain nang regular ang sasakyan.

Bayambang, dapat alam mo na sa panahon ng hamon sa suplay at presyo ng enerhiya, ang bawat simpleng hakbang ay may malaking ambag. Ang pagtitipid ay hindi lang para sa sarili, ito ay para sa buong komunidad.

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

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[OUTRO]

NEWSCASTER 1: Mula sa mga proyekto ng LGU hanggang sa mga tagumpay ng bawat Bayambangueño, salamat sa pagtutok.

NEWSCASTER 2: Sama-sama pa rin tayo sa bawat hakbang, bawat kwento, at bawat tagumpay ng ating bayan.

NEWSCASTER 1: Ako po si ___, kasama sa pagsulong ng bukas na mas maganda.

NEWSCASTER 2: At ako po si ___, mula sa Liga ng mga Barangay, kaisa ninyo sa serbisyong tunay at may puso.

SABAY: Ito ang... BayambangueNews!

 

 

History of Bayambang Normal School (1920s)

 

Narito ang mga nakitang impormasyon tungkol sa Bayambang Normal School mula sa dokumento at ang kaukulang buod ng mga ito:

Mga Tala Ukol sa Bayambang Normal School

 

Imprastraktura at Gusali:

Iniulat na natapos at pormal nang tinanggap noong Disyembre at Enero ang mga bagong gusali ng Bayambang Normal School. Kabilang dito ang mga gusaling nasa ilalim ng Standard Plan 20 (Pasig Type) at Plan 10-A, na parehong mga permanenteng istruktura.

Akademikong Pagganap:

Ang paaralan ay kasama sa mga scatter-graph ng "General Office Semestral Tests" noong Nobyembre 1927. Lumahok ang mga mag-aaral sa pagsusulit para sa Ikalawang Taon ng Kasaysayan (History) at Ikatlong Taon ng Ingles.

Pamunuan ng Paaralan:

Federico Piedad: Siya ang itinalagang Principal ng Bayambang Normal School para sa taong 1928-1929. Noong Disyembre 1928, iniulat na siya ay matagumpay na naoperahan sa appendicitis sa Maynila at mabilis na nagpapagaling.

Dwight D. Heath: Siya ang dating Principal na nagbitiw sa tungkulin noong 1928 habang nasa bakasyon sa Estados Unidos.

Isabelo Tupas: Siya ang nakatalang Supervisor ng Training Department ng paaralan.

Venancio Trinidad: Ang dating Principal na ipinadala ng kagarawan sa Estados Unidos dalawang taon na ang nakararaan upang magpakadalubhasa sa "teacher training".

 

Kontribusyon sa Summer Normal Schools (1928):

Ang mga dalubhasang guro mula sa Bayambang Normal ay nagsilbing mga instruktor sa iba't ibang Summer Normal Schools sa bansa:

Mrs. Ethel Ligon (Reading) at Mr. Isabelo Tupas (Principles of Teaching/History of Education) sa Manila Summer School.

Mr. Juan R. Albano (Psychology/Principles of Teaching at Physiology/Hygiene) sa Baguio Summer School.

Miss Elizabeth A. Freel (Reading) sa Cebu Summer School.

Buod ng Impormasyon

Ang Bayambang Normal School ay isang mahalagang institusyon sa pagsasanay ng mga guro sa ilalim ng Bureau of Education. Sa panahong saklaw ng ulat (1928-1929), sumailalim ang paaralan sa modernisasyon sa pamamagitan ng pagpapatayo ng mga bagong permanenteng gusali. Ang institusyon ay pinamumunuan ng mga de-kalidad na opisyal tulad nina Federico Piedad at Isabelo Tupas. Kilala ang kagalingan ng mga guro rito, dahil madalas silang kinukuha bilang mga instruktor sa mga pambansang summer assembly sa Maynila, Baguio, at Cebu upang magbahagi ng kaalaman sa ibang mga guro sa elementarya. Bukod dito, aktibo rin ang paaralan sa pagsukat ng akademikong antas ng kanilang mga estudyante sa pamamagitan ng pakikilahok sa mga pambansang pagsusulit.

 

 

History and Institutional Transformation of Bayambang Normal School (1922-1941): An Analysis of Colonial Education and National Development

History and Institutional Transformation of Bayambang Normal School (1922-1941): An Analysis of Colonial Education and National Development

The establishment of normal schools in the Philippines under the American regime was not

merely a technical step to address the shortage of teachers, but a strategic laying of the

foundation for what was called "Western thought" and modern civilization in the

archipelago.1 Amidst this transformation, Bayambang Normal School in the province of

Pangasinan emerged in 1922 as an important center of knowledge that underwent complex

stages of growth, crisis, and resurgence. Its history from the 1920s until the outbreak of

World War II in 1941 serves as a reflection of the broader political and socio-economic

conditions of the country under American colonialism and the subsequent

Commonwealth Government.

The Philosophy of Normalism and the Context of Establishment

In the early 20th century, the Philippine educational system was under the strict

supervision of the Bureau of Education. The primary goal was pacification and the teaching

of the English language as the medium of communication and instruction. Normal schools,

patterned after American models, were considered benchmarks of quality education.1

Bayambang Normal School was established in 1922 to serve as a training ground for

teachers who would teach in elementary schools in Pangasinan and neighboring

provinces.

The selection of Bayambang as the site for this school had strategic importance. As a town

with vibrant agriculture and trade, the presence of an educational institution aimed to raise

the literacy and technical skills of the citizens. During this period, the "secondary normal

course" was the primary offering, aiming to prepare students who had finished seven years

of elementary education for professional teaching.

Physical Structure and the Legacy of the Thomasites

An indelible aspect of the school's physical history is the use of Gabaldon buildings. These

structures, designed by William Parsons, were inspired by the bahay kubo and bahay na

bato to be suitable for the country's tropical climate while maintaining a modern classroom

design. The construction of such buildings is directly linked to the influence of the

Thomasites—the first group of American teachers who arrived in the Philippines to

establish the public school system.11

In Bayambang, the Gabaldon building became a symbol of prestige. Its design allowed for

natural ventilation and light, which according to Bureau of Education reports, were

essential for the health and productivity of students. This architecture served as a physical

manifestation of America's goal to bring "order" and "sanitation" to the provinces.2

Management and Curriculum Under the Bureau of Education (1922-1930)

Under the leadership of the Director of Education, Bayambang Normal School followed a

standardized curriculum designed in Manila. During the 1920s, the focus was on

proficiency in the English language, arts, and practical skills. Textbooks used were

imported directly from the United States, and their grade placement was determined by

superintendents based on the students' abilities.3

American Faculty and Instructional Leadership

The presence of American educators, popularly known as Thomasites, was a defining

feature of the school's early faculty. While Filipino administrators began taking on

leadership roles, American teachers remained primarily responsible for instruction,

particularly in English and professional pedagogy. A notable example is Miss Esther

Sproul, originally from Lawrence, Kansas, who served as a teacher at the Bayambang

Normal School during this period.

During the 1920s, there was a specific division of labor within the school administration;

while Filipino principals, such as Venancio Trinidad, were beginning to manage enrollment

and general administrative duties, the actual classroom instruction was often led by their

American colleagues.3 To further professionalize the staff, the Bureau of Education often

sent Filipino leaders like Trinidad to the United States for advanced specialization in

teacher training.3

Subject and Field

Instructional Focus

Reference Materials

Language and

Literature

English speech and writing;

Composition 2

American Textbooks 3

Arts and Music

Course of Study in Music;

Mechanical Drawing 4

Manuals for Normal

Schools 4

Pedagogy

Teaching methods; Child

psychology 1

Bureau of Education

Guidelines 1

Industrial Work

Handicrafts; Trade school

production 2

Vocational Manuals 2Health

Hygiene and Sanitation; School

health activities 2

Health Service Bulletins

5

The curriculum was not just focused on theory. Students were trained in practical arts such

as handicrafts, with total production reaching thousands of dollars across the

archipelago.2 This indicates that education in Bayambang had an economic dimension,

where schools also functioned as production units.

The Leadership of Jose A. Reyna and Normalist Discipline

A key figure in the early history of the institution was Jose A. Reyna, who served as

principal.6 His leadership philosophy centered on two main goals: maintaining "wholesome

discipline" and preparing students for a peaceful and wise lifestyle.6 Under Reyna, the

school became not just a place of learning but an institution for character formation.

Teachers were expected to be examples of morality and order, a tradition that remains part

of the culture of normal schools today.1

This discipline was evident in the strict schedule of classes and the ceremonies conducted

within the campus. Reports from the Director of Education frequently mentioned the

importance of character in nation-building, and Bayambang became a partner in this

endeavor by implementing regulations aimed at creating model citizens.

Enrollment Statistics and Socio-Economic Challenges

The progress of Bayambang Normal School was also reflected in its numbers. Although

there were years of growth, the school was not immune to the crises affecting the country.

In the late 1920s, enrollment was at its peak before the impact of the global economic

crisis.

Report

Year

Enrollment in

Bayambang

Context of the Report

1927

209

28th Annual Report of the Director 7

1929

High Demand

Printing of new manuals 41932

104

Period of retrenchment and Great

Depression 8

1933

104

Continued budget cuts 8

A significant drop in enrollment is noticeable from 209 in 1927 to 104 in 1932-1933.7 This

decline was directly related to the Great Depression, which began in the United States and

spread to the Philippines. Since educational funding relied on tax collection and insular

government allocations, the shortage of funds resulted in reduced courses and limits on

new student admissions. Despite this, the students who remained received high-quality

instruction, as evidenced by reports on the success of graduates in civil service exams.2

Infrastructure and Community Protection

The government did not only focus on the inside of the classroom. Bayambang's location

was prone to flooding due to the Agno River, so public funds were also allocated for the

protection of the school and the town. In 1927-1928, funds were set aside for the

"Bayambang dike and bank revetment" with an estimated cost of P60,000.4 This project

was vital to ensure that students' studies were not interrupted and to protect the Gabaldon

buildings from natural threats. This shows the integration of education into the

government's broader public works program.

The Arrival of the Commonwealth and the 1935 Crisis

The year 1935 marked a major shift in Philippine history with the establishment of the

Commonwealth.9 However, it was also the most difficult year for Bayambang Normal

School. Due to "inadequate funds," the school was forced to close.5

This closure was not just due to poverty, but also a shift in the priorities of the new

government under President Manuel L. Quezon. The Commonwealth focused on the

nationalization of education and preparation for national defense.2 Many public funds were

shifted from provincial normal schools to centralized institutions or to military and

agricultural projects.

Impact on Students and Teachers

The closure of the school was a great loss to the province of Pangasinan. Aspiring teachers

had to find other options, such as the Philippine Normal School in Manila or vocational

schools that remained open.9 During this time, the discourse on education shifted toward

building a "Filipino identity" while maintaining English as a bridge to modernization. By 1935, the overall number of American educators in the Bureau of Education had

significantly decreased, leaving only 156 throughout the entire country.7 This trend of

"Filipinization" in the teaching force was part of the transition toward national

independence, though it was accelerated by the financial constraints of the period.

Health, Sanitation, and the Social Dimension (1920-1941)

Normal schools during that time were not just centers of academic study but also partners

of the Bureau of Health.2 Teachers were trained to be "health officers" in their communities.

Reports from 1921 to 1930 show school cooperation in controlling epidemics like cholera

and smallpox.13

Bayambang, as an educational hub, served as a model for sanitary activities. The

"Memorandum on Sanitary Activities in the Philippine Islands" emphasized the role of

teachers in teaching proper hygiene to children to prevent the spread of disease.7 This was

a third-order effect of normalism: the teacher as a savior not just of the mind but also of the

citizens' bodies.

Women in Normalism and the Rise of New Leadership

Between 1920 and 1941, an increase in women entering the teaching profession was

observed. Normal schools like the one in Bayambang provided opportunities for Filipino

women to attain higher education that was previously limited to men.12 Studying Home

Economics and Library Science became popular courses for them, opening doors for

employment in the government and public institutions.12

Examples of leaders who went through this system show the effect of education on female

empowerment. Despite the limitations of the era, normal school graduates became the

foundation of educated families and defenders of democracy at the onset of war.9

The Transition Period and the Threat of War (1936-1941)

After the 1935 closure, the decade continued under the shadow of the threat from Japan.

Although Bayambang Normal School did not fully reopen as a teaching institution in these

years, the facilities remained active under the Department of Public Instruction.14 Reports

in the 1930s show the continued development of "vocational courses" nationwide as a

response to the funding crisis.2

In 1940 and 1941, schools in the Philippines became part of war preparations. Teachers

and students were trained in "civilian defense," and schools served as information centers

for the government.12 The outbreak of war in December 1941 halted all academic pursuits

in the country, but the "enduring legacy" of the normal schools remained ingrained in the

minds of the teachers trained in Bayambang.1

Institutional History Analysis: From Normal School to University

The experience of Bayambang Normal School from 1922 to 1941 is a microcosm of the

history of education in the Philippines. It started with a high ideal (1922), faced economic

reality (1932), suffered political sacrifice (1935), and eventually served as the seed for

resurgence.

Historical

Stage

Institutional

Status

Key Events

1922-1929

Period of Growth

Construction of Gabaldon; High enrollment 15

1930-1934

Period of Crisis

Drop in enrollment due to the Great

Depression 8

1935

Closure

Lack of funds under the Commonwealth 5

1936-1941

Dormancy

Use of facilities for vocational and defense

activities 2

The closure in 1935 is now viewed not as a failure but as a "hibernation." Its reopening in

1948 as the Pangasinan Normal School proved that the need for quality education in

Bayambang never disappeared.15 The lessons of discipline from Jose A. Reyna and the

modern pedagogy introduced by the Bureau of Education served as a strong foundation for

the institution's current status as a "Center of Excellence".10

Implications for Philippine History

The history of Bayambang Normal School teaches us that education is always tied to

politics and the economy. America's ambition to "civilize" the Philippines produced

institutions like this, but the ability of Filipinos to own and maintain these institutions

despite crises gave true color to our history. Bayambang witnessed the transfer of power

from Americans to Filipinos and the shift of educational goals from colonial assimilation to

national identity.

Ultimately, Bayambang Normal School (1922-1941) is not just a chapter in an old book. it is

the story of every teacher who dreamed, every student who persevered through floods and

crises, and every official who believed that the nation's future lay within the Gabaldon classrooms. This period laid the tracks for the modern educational system in the country,

proving that wisdom, when properly planted, will never be erased by any war or lack of

money.

Series of reports from the Bureau of Education prove that Bayambang was not just a local

school but a national treasure.7 These documents, found in historical archives, serve as the

voices of those who were part of the institution, reminding us that the journey of education

in the Philippines is an ongoing process of learning, adaptation, and progress.1

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MONDAY REPORT - APRIL 13, 2026

 

MONDAY REPORT - APRIL 13, 2026

 

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1: Magandang araw, Bayambang! Ako po si Alvin Solomon.

 

2: Ako naman po si Mylene Paclibar, at kami po ay mula sa Municipal Agriculture Office.

 

1: Narito na ang mga pinakahuling balita at kaganapan sa ating bayan.

 

2: Tampok ang iba’t ibang hakbang tungo sa kaunlaran.

 

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1. BPSO Traffic Enforcers, May Bagong Uniporme

 

Ang mga traffic enforcer ng Bayambang Public Safety Office ay binigyan ng bagong kumpletong uniporme noong March 28, upang mapahusay ang kanilang kaligtasan at propesyonalismo. Kabilang dito ang mga reflectorized vest na magpapataas ng kanilang visibility lalo na sa gabi.

 

 

2. CFAG Training, Isinagawa ng BFP

 

Ang Bayambang Fire Station ay nagbigay ng isang training para sa mga Community Fire Auxiliary Group o CFAG na binubuo ng mga boluntaryo mula Brgy. Zone 1 at Magsaysay. Tinalakay dito ang fire prevention, paggamit ng fire extinguisher, at basic emergency response, kalakip ang hands-on drills upang palakasin ang kakayahan ng komunidad bilang first responders sa oras ng sunog.

 

 

3. Oplan Semana Santa, Summer Vacation, at Bantay Fiesta, Naging Matagumpay

 

Matagumpay na naipatupad ng MDRRM Council ng Bayambang ang tatlong major operations sa pamamagitan ng koordinasyon ng iba’t ibang ahensya sa kabila ng magkakasunod na pag-obserba sa Semana Santa at town fiesta, at kasabay pa ng summer vacation. Naglatag ng seguridad, medical teams, traffic management, at emergency response units sa buong bayan, upang siguraduhing ligtas ang mga naging pagdiriwang at aktibidad.

 

 

4. General Clean-up Drive, Isinagawa

 

Isang general clean-up drive ang isinagawa ng LGU noong April 6, upang agad na maibalik ang kalinisan at kaayusan matapos ang pista at Semana Santa. Pinangunahan ito ng ESWMO katuwang ang iba’t ibang tanggapan ng munisipyo at mga barangay, kabilang ang paglilinis ng mga lansangan, pampublikong lugar, at pagtanggal ng mga naiwan na tarpaulin at posters.

 

 

5. Mas Pinalakas na Governance, Economic, at Infra Programs, Tinalakay sa BPRAT Meeting

 

Tinalakay sa BPRAT Good Governance, Economic, at Infrastructure Sectors meeting ang pagpapalakas ng koordinasyon, monitoring, at implementasyon ng mga programa sa mabuting pamamahala, ekonomiya, at imprastraktura, kabilang ang paggamit ng digitalization para sa mas episyenteng pag-uulat. Pinagtuunan din ng pansin ang mga posibleng epekto ng pandaigdigang tensyon sa ekonomiya, habang iniulat ang progreso ng mga proyekto at mga hakbang upang mapabilis ang kanilang implementasyon.

 

 

6. Banta ng El Niño, Pinaghandaan sa PDRA Meeting

 

Nagsagawa din ang MDRRM Council ng isang PDRA meeting bilang paghahanda sa inaasahang epekto ng El Niño, alinsunod sa abiso ng DILG. Nagbahagi ang mga ahensya ng datos at ulat upang matukoy ang mga panganib at makapaglatag ng mga hakbang para mabawasan ang posibleng pinsala sa komunidad.

 

 

7. Food Bazaar, Binuksan sa Central School

 

Isang bagong food bazaar ang dinudumog ngayon sa lumang campus ng Bayambang Central School, dahil sa iba't ibang panindang pagkain at pati na rin mga abubot sa abot-kayang halaga. Ang proyektong ito ay isa na namang pampadagdag-sigla sa lokal na ekonomiya sa pamamagitan ng pagsuporta sa mga maliliit na enterpreneur.

 

 

8. Kambal na Sanggol na May Cleft Lip Palate, Tinulungan

 

Ang Persons with Disability Affairs Office ay agad na tumulong sa kambal na sanggol na may bingot o cleft lip palate matapos humingi ng tulong ang kanilang opisina. Sa tulong ng Public Safety Office, ang mga sanggol ay dinala sa Kapampangan Development Foundation Inc. sa Bacolor, Pampanga upang ma-check-up ng libre bago ang operasyon.

 

[Note: palate is pronounced as [ˈpalət].

 

9. Onesies, Ipinamahagi sa 100 Sanggol

 

Ang MSWDO ay nagpamahagi ng onesies o damit na pang-sanggol sa isandaang zero0 to two-year old na mga indigent na bata. Ang aktibidad ay bahagi pa rin pagdiriwang ng Women's Month.

 

(Note: Read 100 as "isandaang." Pronounce indigent (in·duh·jnt) and onesie (wuhn·zee) properly.)

 

 

10. Mga Programang Pangkaunlaran, Tinutukan sa MDC Meeting

 

Mas pinagtibay ng lokal na pamahalaan ang mga programang pangkaunlaran sa isinagawang Municipal Development Council Meeting noong April 8, kung saan tinalakay ang Supplemental Investment Program No. 2, series of 2026. Dinaluhan ito ng mga opisyal ng bayan at iba’t ibang departamento at sektor, na naglatag ng kani-kanilang suhestiyon.

 

 

11. Egg Producers Assoc., Nagseminar ukol sa Kooperatiba

 

Sumailalim ang Pangasinan Egg Producers Association sa isang orientation activity ukol sa proseso kung paano maging kooperatiba, sa pag-oorganisa ng Municipal Cooperative Development Office at sa tulong ng Cooperative Development Authority. Isinagawa ang buong araw na aktibidad noong April 8.

 

 

12. Lecture-Workshop ukol sa Katutubong Pagkain, Panitikan, at Pamana, Isinagawa

 

Isang libreng lecture-workshop ang inihatid ng grupong Katutubo Exchange Philippines, sa tulong ng MTICAO at Municipal Musuem, tungkol sa mga katutubong pagkain, panitikan, at pamana bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng National Literature Month at Filipino Food Month. Pinangunahan ito ni G. Edwin Antonio, isang member officer ng National Commission on Culture and the Arts, at dinaluhan ng mga kawani, guro, at mga estudyante na tuwang-tuwa sa mga bagong natutunan ukol sa ating mga indigenous cultural heritage.

 

 

13. SATOM CTQ, Pinarangalan ng DTCMMS

 

Pinarangalan si Dr. Cezar Quiambao ng Don Teofilo C. Mataban Memorial School bilang pagkilala sa kanyang ambag sa pagtatayo ng unang gusali ng pampubikong paaralang elementarya sa Brgy. Ligue. Ayon sa pamunuan, naging pundasyon ito ng patuloy na pag-unlad ng institusyon at edukasyon sa komunidad. Tinanggap ang parangal ni Local School Board Executive Director Rolando Gloria.

 

 

14. JKQMWCI, Ginawaran ng 'Corporate Wellness Initiative' Award sa Singapore!

 

Nagwagi ang Julius K. Quiambao Medical and Wellness Center ng prestihiyosong pagkilala na “Corporate Wellness Initiative of the Year – Philippines” sa Healthcare Asia Awards 2026 sa bansang Singapore. Kinilala ang institusyon dahil sa matagumpay nitong CARE Plan na nagbibigay ng abot-kaya, organisado, at maagap na serbisyong pangkalusugan sa mga empleyado sa pamamagitan ng isang integrated network. Sa programang ito, natutugunan ang pangangailangan ng kompanya na mapagamot ang kanilang mga enrolled na manggagawa nang hindi agad gumagastos para sa saklaw na serbisyong medikal.

15. LDRRM Officer, Nagtapos ng Kurso sa Crisis and Disaster Risk Management  

Isang mainit na pagbati ang inihahatid ng LGU-Bayambang kay LDRRM Officer Genevieve N. Uy, sa kanyang pagtatapos sa Masters in Crisis and Disaster Risk Management  mula sa Philippine Public Safety College. Congratulations! 

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Host: Isabelo Pascua

 

Bayambang, Dapat Alam Mo! - Bayambang Animal Shelter

 

Bayambang, alam mo ba na pormal nang binuksan ang Animal Shelter ng LGU-Bayambang noong March 28? Ang pangunahing layunin ng Bayambang Animal Shelter ay hindi lamang maging kulungan ng mga aso at pusang gala, kundi maging isang espesyal na tahanan para sa mga hayop na walang makain at walang masisilungan.

 

Alam niyo rin ba, ang naging inspirasyon ni Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao sa pagpapatayo ng Bayambang Animal Shelter ay ang kaniyang Ina, na kilala sa pagkupkop at pagaalaga ng mga asong gala sa kanilang lugar noon.

 

Narito ang mga Benepisyo ng Animal Shelter sa Ating Komunidad!

 

1. Kaligtasang Pampubliko: Layunin nitong mabawasan ang mga pagala-galang aso at pusa upang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng sakit na “rabies” sa mga mamamayan.

 

2. Kalinisan at Kaayusan: Mas magiging organisado ang pag-aalaga sa mga “stray animals” sa halip na hayaan silang pagala-gala sa kalsada.

 

3. Promotion ng Responsible Pet Ownership sa Bayambang: Ang responsible pet ownership o responsableng pag-aalaga ng hayop ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pagbibigay ng pagkain at tirahan sa mga alagang hayop, kundi ito ay ang responsableng pagbibigay ng ligtas, malusog, at masayang kalagayan ng iyong alaga, habang isinasaalang-alang din ang kaligtasan ng ibang tao sa komunidad.

 

Ang pagtatayo at operasyon ng Animal Shelter ay nakapaloob sa Republic Act 8485 o ang Animal Welfare Act.  Ito ay naglalayong magbigay proteksyon laban sa pagmamalupit sa mga alagang hayop. Ipinagbabawal nito ang pagpapahirap, pagmamaltrato, o pag-abandona sa mga hayop. Layunin din nitong tiyakin na ang lahat ng hayop ay mabigyan ng sapat na pag-aalaga at maayos na matutuluyan.

 

Ang Republic Act 9482 naman o ang Anti-Rabies Act ay nakatutok sa kalusugang pampubliko at responsableng pag-aalaga sa mga aso’t pusa. Layunin nitong puksain ang rabies sa bansa sa pamamagitan ng mandatoryong pagpapabakuna at pagkontrol sa mga hayop na gala. Inaatasan nito ang mga may-ari na maging responsable sa kanilang mga alaga upang hindi makapanakit o magkalat ng sakit sa komunidad.

 

Alam niyo rin ba na ang mga aso na tinaguriang “man’s best friend” ay may kakaibang kakayahan na "basahin" ang nararamdaman nating mga tao? Ayon sa pag aaral, kayang amuyin ng mga aso ang pagbabago sa ating “hormones” kapag tayo ay kinakabahan o natatakot. Isa pa rito ang karunungan nilang tumingin sa ekspresyon ng ating mukha, kung ang isang tao ay masaya, galit, o malungkot base lamang sa ating ekspresyon.

 

Ang lahat ng ito, Bayambang, ay... dapat alam mo!

 

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KONKLUSYON:

 

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1: Ang mga balitang ito ay sumasalamin sa patuloy na pagpupunyagi ng ating pamahalaan.

 

2: Sa bawat programa at serbisyo, sama-sama nating itinataguyod ang isang progresibong Bayambang.

 

1: Muli, ako po si Alvin Solomon.

 

2: At ako naman po si Mylene Paclibar, mula sa Municipal Agriculture Office.

 

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