JUNE HIGHLIGHTS

 

JUNE HIGHLIGHTS (Caution: Google-Translated Text)

SUMMARY OF LGU ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN S.O.M.A. FORMAT

 

EDUCATION FOR ALL

DepEd Usec Densing, participated in a meeting in Bayambang

Along with Mayor Niña Quiambao, Special Assistant to the Office of the Mayor, Dr. Cezar Quiambao, and the Schools Division Officers from different parts of Pangasinan, met with the Department of Education Undersecretary, USec. Epimaco Densing III on June 1 about the current state of schools and ways to make learning more comfortable for students in the province of Pangasinan. Usec Densing had promised to focusing on the infrastructure programs in schools and the recovery of the town at Bayambang Central School.

 

SK Federation Updates

A. The SK Federation of Bayambang continues to provide support to Project Aral Foundation volunteers in their supplemental learning activities. SK continues to distribute 50 packs of educational materials/school supplies per session, and this is for the young learners of Brgy. Carungay.

B. The SK Federation of Bayambang and Kasama Kita sa Barangay Foundation also supported the Moises Rebamontan National High School volunteers in their implementation of Project READ at Tatarac-Apalen Elementary School by also providing school materials.

 

BNHS Students, Won at the Pangasinan IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities

Two students of Bayambang National High School were presented as 1st Placer and 3rd Placer, in the Provincial IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities held on June 21 at the capitol grounds. Renz Baring won the E-tool Microsoft Powerpoint category, so he is the representative of Pangasinan in the national I.T. Challenge. Mark John Reynosa was 2nd runner up in the E-Life Google Search category. With them are the coaches Mr. Raffy Carungay and Ms. Angelus Ferrer, Local Youth Development Officer Johnson Abalos, and MSWDO Focal Person on PWDs Alta Grace Evangelista.

 

SK Federation, Joined the BNHS Research Congress 2023

The Sangguniang Kabataan Federation participated in the 2023 Research Congress organized by the Bayambang National High School on June 23. The Research Congress featured the discoveries, innovations, and creative solutions of the students for the social problems they chose to find solutions for.

 

BNHS Students, 80% Passer in the National IT Challenge

Two students from the Bayambang National High School in Pangasinan passed the robotics contest in the held 2023 National IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities in Manila on June 26-27. Renz Baring and Mark John Reynosa became the national qualifiers in this I.T. Challenge with 80% passing. Because of this, the local government sponsored their fare and accommodation expenses along with their coaches and the Local Youth Development Officer.

 

BPC TESDA, 100% Compliant!

We are very proud to announce that BPC TESDA has successfully passed the Compliance Audit for CSS NC II and EIM NC II last June 22. The inspection was conducted by the TESDA Provincial Office led by TESDA Regional Auditor and Expert, Ms. Leona Cayapan, to ensure that the school meets all the necessary regulations and standards.

Congratulations to the TESDA Compliance Audit Team led by BPC College President, Dr. Rafael Saygo!

 

PWD Student Winners in Robotics, Honored by the Province

The provincial government awarded the Plaque of Recognition to the Global I.T. Challenge qualifiers with 80% and above score in robotics from the Pangasinan team, which includes Renz Baring and Mark John Reynosa of the Bayambang National High School. According to LYD Officer Johnson Abalos, it was held on June 29, at the Capitol grounds, in the presence of PSDWO, provincial DICT, and provincial DILG officials.

 

 

HEALTH FOR ALL

Sanlibo Blood Drive, Collected 30 Blood Bags

A mobile blood donation was held on June 7 in Brgy. Sanlibo, where there were 60 registered potential donors, and 30 of them were successful blood donors. The Rural Health Unit III joined the Region 1 Medical Center in this activity. In subsequent week, on June 15, the group will conduct another mobile drive this time in Brgy. Inirangan Covered Court. Then the team will then move to Brgy. Pangdel.

 

Mobile Blood Drive in Barangays, Headed to Inirangan

The RHU III and Region 1 Medical Center joined forces again to conduct yet another Mobile Blood Donation drive in remote barangays. The latest blood drive was held in Barangay Inirangan on June 15, where 42 people registered, and 26 of them became successful blood donors. Inirangan Punong Barangay Jonathan Espejo provided support through his donation of food and assistance for the staff and donors.

 

"Idol ko si Nanay" Refresher Training, Conducted

Another Refresher Training was organized by the Municipal Nutrition Action Office for the Rural Health Midwives, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, and Barangay Health Workers. Resource speakers included the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines-Pangasinan Chapter President Melita Castillo. Ligene Neri of the Provincial Nutrition Office had likewise given a cooking demo.

 

Mobile Blood Drive of RHU III, Moved to Pangdel

The Mobile Blood Donation Drive of RHU III and Region 1 Medical Center was brought to Brgy. Pangdel Covered Court on June 21. In the report of Dr. Agbuya, 57 people registered, and 43 of them became successful donors. Barangay Kagawad and Barangay Health Workers of Pangdel have donated blood. The entire Pangdel Barangay Council also assisted and even provided food for the staff and donors there.

 

Mayor Niña, Sends Dentists to Palawan

Mayor Niña Quiambao have personally covered the cost of the Municipal Dentist, Dr. Dave Francis Junio, along with the other dentists from Pangasinan on June 22-26 so that they could take part of a medical mission in Punta Baja, Rizal, Palawan where residents do not have access to a dentist. With the help of the dentists, various free dental services were delivered to nearly five hundred (500) patients.

 

SPORTS & PHYSICAL FITNESS

District 9, Wins the Championship in the 2023 Inter-District Basketball Tournament

District 9, grabbed the championship against District 3 in the Best of 3 championship series of the 2023 Inter-District Basketball Tournament held at the Barangay Tamaro Covered Court on June 1. The team of the said district prevailed with a final score of 97-91, and they took home a P30,000 cash prize, and Onofre Basan was named MVP. They were followed by District 3 as 1st runner-up, District 5 as 2nd runner-up, and District 4 as 3rd runner-up. The sportsfest is organized by the Municipal Physical Fitness and Sports Development Council.

 

 

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN

OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES

Bayambang, Very-First Data User of the DSWD List 3 in Region 1

The Local Government of Bayambang received the list of poor households from the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction or Listahanan on May 31. This data is important in our achieving the “zero poverty” in the town and in the winning of our Rebolusyon Laban sa Kahirapan.

 

CDWs, Attended the CDW Regional Convention

The Child Development Workers (CDW) of Bayambang attended the Child Development Worker Regional Convention at the Crown Legacy Hotel, Baguio City, from June 5 to June 7 as part of the 2023 National Child Development Workers Week celebration. According to Focal Person on Child Development Marvin Bautista, the activity includes a three-day seminar-training on the latest knowledge in child development services. There was also an awarding ceremony for those with a long length of service as CDW.

 

Outreach Program for the PWD Kids

On June 3 and 4, there was an Outreach Program held at the Balon Bayambang Events Center at the initiative of the Victory Bayambang and other sponsors, in collaboration with the Municipal Nutrition Action Office and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office. Fifty-one (51) special children and one severely underweight child became the beneficiaries. The activity was part of the birthday celebration of RHU Nurse Lady Philina Duque, who collected funds to provide food packs to such beneficiaries.

 

Mayor Niña, had a Father’s Day Treat in LGU

On June 19, Mayor Niña Quiambao had a surprise treat for all the fathers and male leaders of the various LGU departments in commemoration of Father’s Day. She also gave out fruit baskets to department and unit heads after the flag-raising ceremony at the Events Center. The alcalde also had free ice cream from Bani Delicious Ice Cream for all fathers who are employees of the Municipality.

 

Tatay Roger, had been arranged to be searched and brought back home by Mayor Niña

On June 19, Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao immediately sent for Tatay Roger, who went viral on Facebook, who was reported to need immediate help according to a concerned citizen in Quezon City. Tatay Roger was immediately searched and brought home by Barangay Buayaen through the MSWDO, BPSO, and BPRAT. The patient is now with his relatives, and other help is also being given to him.

 

Lions and Eagles Joined Forces in the Feeding Program

On June 25, the two CSOs joined forces for a supplemental feeding activity in Brgy. Del Pilar. The Bayambang Bayanihan Lions Club International, along with Bayambang Maaro Leo Club, Bayambang Royalty Matikas Eagles Club, Bayambang Matikas Eagles Club, Team Gabriel, Barangay M.H. Del Pilar officials and LGU-Bayambang-Nutrition Section distributed vitamins and food to the thirty-five (35) undernourished youth in the area.

 

CDWs, Undertook a Skills Training

On June 26 to 29, a skills training was conducted for the Child Development Workers of Bayambang as part of the celebration of the 2023 National Child Development Workers’ Week. This training is a requirement in the accreditation process, and among those discussed there are guidelines for new tools for accreditation.

 

 

PEACE AND ORDER & PUBLIC SAFETY

Wire-Clearing Group, Continuous Operation

The Bayambang Wire Clearing Group continues to clear hanging and unserviceable wires and cables of various telecommunication firms. MDRRMO, Engineering, BFP, CENPELCO, Globe, Smart, DITO, USATV, and Converge have help here. BPSO provides traffic assistance, and ESWMO collects and disposes of removed wires and cut plants. This action was prompted by the Public Hearing conducted by the SB regarding the proposed Anti-Dangling Wire Act of Bayambang.

 

Individuals Helped by the Emergency Rescuers, Expressed their Gratefulness

Another patient was immediately helped by the LGU-Bayambang ambulance with the assistance of BPSO Chief, Ret. Col. Leonardo Solomon. According to the person who requested emergency rescue, Sammy Lomboy, help was quickly given to Mrs. Lea Joson regarding the quick transfer of her son who had an accident from Bayambang District Hospital to the Region I Medical Center. They were also grateful to the Mayor’s Action Center and BPRAT who did not hesitate to assist in the emergency situation.

 

BNHS Student, Returned the found Wallet

Grade 11 student Rolin Cardinoza immediately reported to the Bayambang Public Safety Office a wallet he had picked-up along Bical Norte road on June 27. Because of this, the wallet, including its contents, was immediately returned to the owner including important documents and money. The owner was thankful when it was recovered, and happily gave a reward to the student who found it.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Another Owl, Rescued

Another owl was rescued and surrendered by the concerned youths to MENRO Joseph Anthony Quinto. Such an owl was found in the Public Cemetery by the youth of Zone 6. The owl was immediately turned-over by the CENRO-Dagupan office.

 

“Tapat Ko, Linis Ko,” Promoted in the Town Market

On June 27, the Office of the Special Economic Enterprise posted tarpaulin signage in various places inside the public market that read “Tapat Ko, Linis Ko” according to P.D. No. 856 or Code on Sanitation in the Philippines. SEE encourages all stall owners to have a sense of responsibility in maintaining order and cleanliness in the Public Market.

 

LGU, Joined the Pangasinan Green Canopy Program

The LGU and PNP-Bayambang joined in a tree-planting activity initiated by the Provincial Population, Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office on June 30 at the San Gabriel 2nd Evacuation Center and dike area. Those who participated included MAO, MENRO, MCDO, MSWDO, other offices, and local farmers and cooperative associations. The activity is part of the province's Pangasinan Green Canopy Program, a climate change mitigation program. The province shared 500 tree seedlings in this activity.

 

 

AGRICULTURAL MODERNIZATION

New Batch of Rice Inbred Seeds, Distributed

A. The delivery of 5,895 bags of 20 kilos each of rice inbred seeds from the PhilRice-Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) was completed on June 2. It can cultivate 2,947.5 hectares of farm, according to the report of the Municipal Agriculture Office. After the haul, the new seed allocation was distributed to rice farmers in Brgy. Amanperez Covered Court from May 29 to June 7.

B. The first batch of its distribution was led by Vice-Mayor IC Sabangan at the said venue.

 

Discovering Innovations in Farming, Continued

The 2nd Farmers’ Farm School meeting was held on June 9 for the experimental 'Hybrid Seed Varietal Derby' of the Department of Agriculture in Brgy. Dusoc. The participants visited the planted trial seedlings and listened to the discussion on various innovative farming methods. The Pangasinan Agriculture Office explained the concept of 'corporate farming' using the E-Agro farm business app.

 

Research on Optimum Rice Seed Varieties, Continued

The third Farmers’ Field School meeting for the study of seed companies and MAO “Rice Varietal Derby” was held on June 16. The participants in their group planted hybrid rice varieties and discussed the right elements needed by each farm land to make these varieties of healthy rice.

 

MAO, Again Assisted for the Crop Insurance

The Municipal Agriculture Office is currently going around the barangays to assist farmers with their crop insurance application. In this activity, the farmers can be helped to insure their crops with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation against possible damage caused by natural calamities.

 

 

JOBS AND LIVELIHOOD FOR ALL 

LIVELIHOOD & EMPLOYMENT

Another Job Fair, Held

On June 1, MESO conducted another job fair at the Balon Bayambang Events Center. There were 21 local companies and 1 overseas company which joined the recruitment activity. According to the MESO report, more than two hundred (200) applicants registered, and many of them were qualified, near hires, and hired on the spot.

 

40 Skills Training Graduates, Received PESO Financial Assistance

Along with this job fair was the distribution of financial assistance from the provincial government through the PESO Provincial Office and MESO. There were 40 beneficiaries who received P2,000 each, and they all recently graduated from the Basic Sewing Skills Training.

 

3 Bayambangueños, Received Livelihood Package from DOLE

Three Bayambangueños received a livelihood package from DOLE on June 22, at the DOLE Central Pangasinan Field Office, Dagupan City in collaboration with MESO-Bayambang. According to MESO, the three received a rice store, street food vending, and frozen food vending livelihood package.

 

MOA Signing, Conducted for the BPC Beneficiaries

Ten (10) Bayambang Polytechnic College graduates, DOLE and Municipal Employment Services Office of LGU-Bayambang signed a Memorandum of Agreement on June 23 for yet another livelihood grant. The ten graduates of the Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II course are set to receive from DOLE an electrical tool kit worth P30,000 each.

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Mayor Niña, Gives Portable Ceiling Fans to Meat Vendors

On June 8, the Office of the Special Economic Enterprise distributed 35 portable energy ceiling fans to meat vendors in the Public Market. The said portable ceiling fans were donated by Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao on June 5.

 

 

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Dismantling of street posts obstructing the national road (Rizal Ave).

Declogging operations at Brgy. Zone III, Poblacion Sur, and Zone II.

 

Congresswoman Arenas, Secured the Funding for Wawa Bridge

The funds for the reconstruction of the Carlos P. Romulo Bridge in Brgy. Wawa have been made certain, thanks to Congresswoman Rachel Arenas’ approaching the Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan. The modern, stronger and safer bridge is scheduled to be built next year to serve as a passageway for vehicles from different parts of the town.

From all of Bayambang, thank you very much, Congresswoman Arenas!

 

Anti-Dangling Wire TWG Update

Ongoing Project: Declogging Activities, Going All Out Again

 

 

TOURISM

125th Independence Day, Commemorated

A short but significant program was held at the Balon Bayambang Events Center on June 12 to commemorate the 125th Independence Day organized by Municipal Tourism, Information, and Cultural Affairs Office head Dr. Rafael Saygo. A touching tableau presentation developed by the teachers and students of Bayambang Polytechnic College, and messages about the value of commemorating this day and the appreciation of the independence gained, thanks to the sacrifice of our national heroes, were featured.

 

Bayambangueña, Donated a Painting to the Museum

A mural painting made of rice grains was donated to the Bayambang Museum on June 26 by Ms. Chona Terrado Cabel who is a Bayambangueña. This work, created by an artist from Pangasinan, Bernard Paragas, reflects the traditional culture of dancing and fun in the town of Bayambang during festivals.              

 

 

DISASTER RESILIENCE

Disaster Preparedness, Revisited at 2Q NSED 2023

Led by the MDRRMO, along with the PNP, BFP, BPSO, and Engineering, all local government staff of Bayambang participated in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2023 on June 9. All clients with transactions within the municipality also actively participated at the same time. According to MDRRMO records, there were 22,300 participants in the said activity.

 

First ICTO Disaster Recovery Drill, Conducted

Along with the earthquake drill, the ICT Office Disaster Recovery Drill was conducted so that the ICTO staff could test their ability to immediately restore the internet connection and enable important applications in the event of major damage to the Municipality's main internet. It took 1 minute and 35 seconds to successfully transfer the Internet connection of the Municipal departments to the back-up Internet Service Provider (ISP) of the LGU from its main or primary ISP.

[This activity is part of the aspiration of the town of Bayambang to become a smart town.]

 

BPC, Join NSED for the first time

For the first time, the Bayambang Polytechnic College (BPC) participated in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2023. According to the MDRRMO report, BPC had 16 participants in the activity.

 

 

HONEST & EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVANTS

GOOD GOVERNANCE

KSB Year 6, No Stopping in Helping

When the KSB Team returned to the Barangay Tanolong Covered Court on June 9, they poured the quality services of the Municipality for the residents of Brgy. Tanolong, Maigpa, and Batangcaoa.

The group received a warm welcome from the officials of the aforementioned barangays. In a short program, the Municipal officials said hello to all the families there. In the report of KSB Year 6 organizer Dr. Roland Agbuya, more than 1,000 people benefited from this yet another outreach activity.

 

Accountant for Barangay Financial Affairs, Assists for Barangay SGLG

On June 7 and 8, the Office of the Accountant for Barangay Financial Affairs under its OIC Elsie Dulay assisted the Barangay Treasurers in the preparation of their respective financial reports for the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays. The activity was done at the Municipal Annex Conference Room, as part of the local government’s efforts to improve good governance even at the barangay level.

 

Bayambang, Underwent the SGLG Assessment Again

The town of Bayambang once again underwent the DILG’s Regional Assessment for the 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance or SGLG. Provincial DILG Director Virgilio P. Sison came and expressed support. Among the validators were Bishop Reynaldo Lazo, LGOO III Ma. Beverly Ines-Baquiran, and CLGOO VIII Roger P. Daquiaog as Provincial Cluster Team Leader. They inspected if the paperwork of each department is in order and if the major facilities of the Municipality such as the Events Center, MRF, Wawa Evacuation Center, PWD access ramps, public market, and public restrooms are in good condition.

 

KSB Year 6, Tread to Caturay

Subsequent, the Municipality brought the Comprehensive Community Service Year 6 to Brgy. Caturay on June 16 where the residents of Brgy. Caturay, Hermoza, and Malioer received a variety of free services. According to the report of overall organizer, Dr. Roland Agbuya, the activity has 840 beneficiaries.

 

ISO Mock Audit, Conducted by the LGU

A.   On June 20, auditors from the Alaminos City Government conducted an ISO 9001:2015 Mock Audit in the entire LGU to assess LGU Bayambang's level of compliance with ISO standards and determine which aspects need to be improved. The mock audit began with an orientation attended by Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao, and then the deployment of auditors to all offices.

 

B.   The next day there was a post-activity report and analysis at the Events Center with the help of Neo-Amca. Here it was studied what should be done to improve the implementation of the LGU's Quality Management System was studied, based on the findings of the Internal Audit and the pre-mock and mock audits that were performed.

 

Municipal Services, Delivered to Amancosiling

On June 23, the Komprehensibong Serbisyo sa Bayan Year 6 went to the Amancosiling Sur Covered Court to directly bring services from the Municipality for the three barangays of Amancosiling Sur, Amancosiling Norte, and San Gabriel 1st. According to the report of the overall organizer, Dr. Roland Agbuya, there are 744 beneficiaries in the said activity.

 

Vice-Mayor IC, Led the SGLGB Assessment Team

Vice-Mayor Ian Camille 'IC' Sabangan was appointed by Mayor Niña to lead the Municipal Performance Assessment Team (MPAT) for the DILG Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays - Year 2. On June 26, the Team met to study how all barangays can be compliant with the SGLG for Barangays, and how to divide the evaluation tasks that need to be done.

 

 

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION & TAXATION

LGU-Bayambang, Gets "Unmodified Opinion" on COA for the First Time!

 

For the first time in the history of Bayambang, the LGU obtained an "unmodified opinion" from the Annual Audit Report of the Commission on Audit. This was announced by OIC Municipal Accountant Flexner de Vera on June 30. He said this is the highest rating that the COA can give to an LGU, which means that the financial transactions of the Municipality are in order and there is no discrepancy in the administration of the town's funds and property.

 

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

RHU III, Level I Adolescent-Friendly Health Facility

The Bayambang Rural Health Unit III has been accredited by the Department of Health as a "Level 1 Adolescent Friendly Health Facility." The Certificate of Compliance was awarded by the Provincial Health Office on June 5, 2023.

 

 

SANGGUNIANG BAYAN (LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS)

Public Hearing for Three Proposed Ordinances, Held

The Sangguniang Bayan held a public hearing on the three new proposed ordinances, and it was held on June 8 at the SB Session Hall, led by Sangguniang Bayan Committee Chairman on Laws, Rules, Ethics and Privileges, Councilor Amory Junio, and will be organized by SB Secretary Joel Camacho. The proposed ordinances discussed one by one are as follows:

- An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay Local Government Units and Allocating Funds and for Other Purposes

-An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Barangay Project in the Municipality of Bayambang

-An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Citizen’s Charter of the Municipality of Bayambang, and for other Purposes

 

The hearing was attended by 77 Punong Barangays and LGU department heads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Hearing on Ordinance Establishing the VAWC Desk in Every Barangay

On June 13, the Sangguniang Bayan held a public hearing on the proposal "An Ordinance Establishing the VAWC Desk in Every Barangay of the Municipality of Bayambang Prescribing the Protocol in the Handling of All VAWC Cases Filed Thereof." The purpose of the ordinance is to intensify the provision of protection at the barangay level for women and youths who became victims of violence within their very homes. MSWDO and PNP became the resource persons.