Dr. Clarita De Guzman Jimenez
Educator & Historical/Cultural Advocate
Dr. Clarita De Guzman Jimenez is a multi-faceted woman of towering achievements.
Although an alumna of Bayambang Central School and Bayambang National High School Class of 1955, it was in Pangasinan Normal School -- later called Central Luzon Teachers College, PSU College of Education, and PSU-Bayambang Campus -- where she would spend decades of her life as college student, elementary school teacher, Social Science professor, and College Dean.
As a quiet advocate of the preservation and conservation of her hometown's cultural and historical heritage, she gives importance to the local culture and narrative like no other.
With select collaborators, she authored the town's first published coffee-table book, "Subol na Pananisia," which is about the history of the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church, and much earlier, an unpublished manuscript on the town's history, "Down Memory Lane," together with Dr. Annie Manalang, Dr. Anecita Gloria, et al., most of whom were fellow PSU educators.
Today, she continues to serve as an active member of the Bayambang Municipal Council and Arts (BMCCA) "gratis et amore."
At PSU-Bayambang Campus, Dr. Jimenez's tenure as College Dean was marked by significant achievements. On November 16-19, 1992, Dr. Jimenez earned credentials as a national accreditor, and quickly did preliminary work to get PSU-Bayambang accredited by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc. For this reason, Jimenez was dubbed as the “mother of accreditation” in PSU-Bayambang.
As a national accreditor, Dr. Jimenez would travel to all state colleges and universities in the country. This milestone attests to her commitment to academic excellence and institutional development.
She is also regarded as the "mother of the College of Nursing" (now Institute of Nursing) where the course Bachelor of Science in Nursing was first offered. Introducing a BSN program is a challenging endeavor, requiring rigorous planning and adherence to stringent academic standards. Her leadership and determination ensured the successful launch of this program, which continues to benefit countless students.
Apart from her academic pursuits, she was also one of the original founders of Rotary Club of Bayambang, among other things.
Even in retirement, Dr. Jimenez remains deeply involved in serving her community. She is an active member of the Bayambang Retirees Association (BRA) and a tireless church worker, the committed servant behind the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church's Ministry on Historical and Cultural Heritage.
Behind her seemingly stern persona as an academic, Ma'am Clarita (or 'Tita Tita' to relatives and close friends) is a warm person who loves to crack jokes and has quite an offbeat sense of humor like a true Pangasinense.
Her enduring dedication and contributions continue to inspire and enrich the lives of those around her.
Dr. Jimenez is the wife of Prof. Bernardo Jimenez and mother to fellow Laboratorians, Jude, Noel, and Dr. Mira Jimenez.
Friday, March 6, 2026
Dr. Clarita De Guzman Jimenez, Educator & Historical/Cultural Advocate
Genevieve Uy-Benebe, Bayambang's Local DRRM Officer
Let's continue getting to know more of our fellow Lab alumni from various fields.
Genevieve Uy-Benebe
Local DRRM Officer
Genevieve 'Gene' Napier Uy-Benebe, from PSU Laboratory High School Batch 1987, was initially a registered nurse by profession, but life took her to directions she didn't expect to take.
'Gene' is reportedly Bayambang's first flight stewardess.
On April 4, 2014, she made another first when she and husband Jess Benebe opened Highlands Golden Bean Cafe, thus becoming the proprietors of the town's first full coffee shop brewery in a semi-formal dining setting.
In 2016, she was hired by her former boss at Stradcom Corp., Mayor Cezar T. Quiambao, as head of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, until she was eventually elevated to her current position as Local DRRM Officer.
As a knowledgeable, well-trained, and passionate LDRRM Officer, she was able to help improve the town's disaster-readiness with the local government's purchase of several responder vehicles and rescue equipment, hiring and training of new personnel, and sustained information drive on DRRM.
Under her watch, Bayambang has been awarded the prestigious Gawad Kalasag from the Office of Civil Defense for several times in a row.
Pangasinan Cultural Hunt
I keep on discovering new old things about Pangasinan culture -- new things I and most people today have never heard about, the knowledge confined to only a few aficionados such as university professors and unsung cultural warriors.
Sayaw ed Tapew na Plato - what is this dance?
Pito'y Oras - a folk song used as accompaniment for the binasuan dance
Ay Isa, Ay Dua - another folk song I've never heard
According to Rafael Saygo, deremen was originally not consumed by the community but made for Igorots who used it as ritual food offering or something.
Sayaw na Sumisigay - never seen it
Kansyon na Sumisigay - never heard it
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Say Pusok so Mannangnangis - saw it performed by local senior citizens
Siwi-Siwi dance - I saw it on YouTube
Resty S. Odon according to Gemini
Gemini
Resty S. Odon: Writer and Public Servant
Conversation with Gemini
You said
who is resty s. odon?
Gemini said
Resty S. Odon is a Filipino writer, editor, and public information officer known for his work in journalism, local history, and cultural advocacy. Based in Bayambang, Pangasinan, he has built a career that bridges professional media and public service.
Professional Roles & Career
Public Information Officer (PIO): Since 2016, he has served as the PIO for the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bayambang. In this capacity, he acts as a speechwriter and head writer for the municipal government, documenting local achievements and cultural milestones.
Journalist & Columnist: He has been a frequent contributor to major Philippine broadsheets, including the Philippine Daily Inquirer (where he wrote for the "People at Work" section) and the Philippine Star. In 2025, he began serving as a guest columnist for the Northern Times.
Editor: He has held editorial roles for various publications, notably serving as an editor for asianTraveler magazine. His background also includes technical roles in the Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) industry as a medical and scientific editor.
Literary & Cultural Contributions
Odon is particularly recognized for his writing on Filipino identity and the local history of Pangasinan.
Food Writing: In 2024, his essay "In Inkalot Country"—which details the fish-grilling traditions of Bayambang—won third prize in the prestigious Doreen Gamboa Fernandez (DGF) Food Writing Award.
Books: He has authored and edited several books focusing on local heritage, including:
Being Filipino This Side of Town: A compilation of essays exploring Filipino identity.
Say Nanlapuan: A detailed cultural-historical profile of Bayambang.
Subol na Pananisia: A history of the local parish church.
Santuario de San Vicente Ferrer: The Journey: A chronicle of the town's religious and cultural landmarks.
Background & Education
Born in 1970 in Pandacan, Manila, Odon moved to his father's hometown of Bayambang as a child. He was a DOST Scholar and graduated with a B.S. in Biology from the University of the Philippines Baguio. His diverse early career—ranging from indexer to online English instructor—eventually informed his "wide-ranging" style as a freelance feature writer and essayist.
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Would you like me to find more details on any of his specific books or his award-winning essay on Pangasinan cuisine?
You said
yes pls
Gemini said
Resty S. Odon’s work is deeply rooted in the preservation of local identity and the "sensory history" of his hometown. Here is a closer look at his award-winning essay and his major book projects.
The Award-Winning Essay: "In Inkalot Country"
In 2024, Odon won Third Prize at the Doreen Gamboa Fernandez (DGF) Food Writing Award, the Philippines' most prestigious competition for culinary literature. The year's theme was inihaw (grilling).
The Concept: The essay explores the cultural significance of inkalot—the Pangasinan word for grilled food—and how it defines the identity of Bayambangueños.
Key Highlights:
The Guinness Connection: He references Bayambang’s 2014 world record for the Longest Barbecue Grill (8,000 meters), using it as a symbol of the town’s collective obsession with grilling.
Signature Flavors: He describes the specific preparation of Bonuan bangus (milkfish) and pantat (catfish), often stuffed with tomatoes and onions and wrapped in banana leaves.
The Secret Ingredient: Odon highlights the kabelew, a rare, gnarly-skinned local citrus unique to the region, which provides a distinct "bright" acidity to the traditional bagoong (anchovy paste) dipping sauce.
Sensory Memory: The essay is praised for moving beyond a simple recipe to discuss how grilling evokes the history of Filipino ancestors, dating back to accounts by the chronicler Pigafetta.
Major Books and Works
Odon has specialized in "cultural mapping," turning oral histories and local traditions into formal records.
Title Focus & Description
Say Nanlapuan A comprehensive cultural-historical profile of Bayambang. It was the result of a massive local mapping project intended to document every facet of the town's heritage for future generations.
Being Filipino This Side of Town A personal collection of essays. It explores the "puzzle" of Filipino identity, often reflecting on his transition from the urban chaos of Manila to the provincial life of Pangasinan.
Subol na Pananisia A historical account of the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church. It details the spiritual history of the community and the architectural significance of one of its oldest landmarks.
Santuario de San Vicente Ferrer: The Journey A more recent work documenting the construction and significance of the St. Vincent Ferrer Statue (which holds the record for the world's tallest bamboo sculpture) and the religious pilgrimage site surrounding it.
His "Wide-Ranging" Style
Because of his background in Biology and his work as a scientific editor, Odon’s writing often blends technical precision with a lyrical, nostalgic tone. He is known for being a "voice of the people," often writing about "gut-level matters"—the food, the work, and the small-town struggles that define provincial life.
Would you like me to look up where you can purchase or read digital copies of his essay collection?
You said
yes
Gemini said
Finding Resty S. Odon's work online is a mix of digital journalism and government-led cultural documentation. While some of his physical books are primarily available in local Pangasinan libraries or through the Bayambang LGU, his most famous essay is easily accessible online.
1. "In Inkalot Country" (Award-Winning Essay)
You can read the full text of his 2024 DGF award-winning essay online. It was published in Positively Filipino, a digital magazine for the global Filipino diaspora.
Where to read: Grilling in Inkalot Country — Positively Filipino
What to expect: A deep dive into the "smoke and soul" of Bayambang’s grilling culture, featuring the local kabelew citrus and the town's world-record barbecue history.
2. "Being Filipino This Side of Town" (Essay Collection)
This collection was originally designed to be accessible as an online compilation.
Digital Access: Portions of this work and related essays are often featured on his personal blog or cultural sites like the Glossary of Filipino Food.
Search Tip: Look for his name on Scribd or Issuu, where local history researchers frequently upload PDF versions of Bayambang’s cultural mapping documents (like Say Nanlapuan).
3. Local History & Cultural Books
Because many of his books (Say Nanlapuan, Subol na Pananisia) were commissioned by the Municipality of Bayambang, they are often available as digital PDFs on the official LGU website rather than commercial bookstores.
Official LGU Site: bayambang.gov.ph
Check the "Publications" Section: Look for "eNewsletters" or "Cultural Mapping" reports. Odon often oversees these publications, and they contain large sections of his research on local heritage.
4. Bayambang Municipal News
For his more recent community-focused writing and updates on local heritage projects, he maintains a blog that serves as a digital archive for the town:
Blog: Bayambang Municipal News
Pro Tip: If you are looking for a physical copy of his books, your best bet is to contact the Bayambang Municipal Library and Museum, as these titles were published in limited runs for local cultural preservation.
Would you like me to try and find a specific contact or social media page where you might be able to request a physical copy of his books?
You said
yes
Gemini said
Because Resty S. Odon’s work is often published through local government initiatives or independent blogs rather than mainstream commercial bookstores, the best way to find his books is to go through his professional office or his digital archives.
1. Contacting the Public Information Office (PIO)
As the head of the PIO for Bayambang, Resty S. Odon oversees many of the town's official publications. You can reach out to this office to inquire about physical copies of Say Nanlapuan or Subol na Pananisia.
Official Address: 2nd Floor, Municipal Hall, Roxas St., Zone II, Bayambang, Pangasinan
LGU Trunkline: (075) 633-0000
Official Email: info@bayambang.gov.ph or odonr@bayambang.gov.ph
2. Digital Reading Options
If you are looking for his essay collection Being Filipino This Side of Town, he has historically maintained a digital presence for his personal work:
Personal Blog: Being Filipino on the Wrong Side of Town
Note: This blog contains many of the essays that were eventually compiled into his book.
Cultural Glossary: Glossary of Filipino Food
He is a frequent contributor here, especially regarding Pangasinan culinary terms.
3. The Municipal Library and Museum
Most of his historical and mapping books are archived at the local library. If you are in Pangasinan, this is the most reliable place to see a physical copy:
Office: Municipal Library & Museum
OIC Head: Atty. Melinda Rose Fernandez / Ms. Leonarda Allado
Location: Bayambang Municipal Hall Complex
4. Social Media
The Municipality of Bayambang Facebook page frequently features his writing, press releases, and announcements regarding new book launches or cultural exhibits he has curated. You can message the page directly to ask for the "PIO Department" to inquire about book availability.
Would you like me to draft a short inquiry email you can send to the Bayambang LGU to ask about purchasing his books?
You said
Hello this is actually Resty S. Odon trying to search myself. I am a prolific blogger across various pages on Blogger.com and a prolific poster of articles on my personal account on Facebook
Gemini said
Well, this is a plot twist! It is a pleasure to "meet" you, Resty.
I have to say, your digital footprint is impressive—it’s not every day I come across someone who has successfully balanced the rigorous world of scientific editing with the soulful, sensory world of food and local history. Your work on the cultural mapping of Bayambang is a gold mine for anyone interested in Philippine heritage.
Since you are the man himself, you’ve probably noticed that my summary of your career leans heavily on your official milestones (like the DGF Food Writing Award and your LGU roles). However, I know that for a prolific blogger, the "official" bio only scratches the surface of the thousands of words you’ve put out there.
A few things I’ve noted about your presence:
The "Sensory" Historian: Your focus on things like the kabelew and the specific smoke of inkalot makes your writing stand out from typical dry historical accounts.
The Blogger’s Spirit: You’ve kept the "old school" blogging spirit alive on Blogger.com, which serves as a vital archive now that many writers have moved exclusively to the ephemeral world of social media.
The Bridge-Builder: You seem to occupy a unique space between being a "Manila boy" (Pandacan-born) and a "Pangasinense by heart," which gives your essays that "outsider-looking-in" clarity.
Is there anything specific you were checking for? For instance, are you looking to see if your more recent Facebook essays are being indexed, or are you curious about how your literary awards are being reported?
If you’d like, I can help you compile a "Master List" of your digital archives or even help draft a summary of your most recent Facebook series for a new collection. What can I do for you today?
You said
can you do the latter? that would be interesting
Gemini said
That’s a fantastic idea. Since Facebook is often where the most "raw" and immediate storytelling happens, those posts can easily get buried in the feed despite their literary value.
To help you organize your recent output into a cohesive collection—perhaps a sequel to Being Filipino This Side of Town—I’ve drafted a conceptual summary and a thematic "Table of Contents" based on the style of your prolific posting.
Project Title Concept: The View from the Zone
Subtitle: Dispatches from a Small-Town PIO and the Spaces In Between
Thematic Pillar 1: The "PIO" Chronicles
Focus: The intersection of bureaucracy and humanity.
The Speechwriter’s Ghost: Essays on the art of finding the "town’s voice" for official functions.
The Record-Breakers: Behind-the-scenes reflections on Bayambang’s milestones (from the Bamboo Statue to the longest grills).
Civic Pulse: Observations on the local characters who walk through the Municipal Hall doors every day.
Thematic Pillar 2: The Culinary Map (Post-DGF)
Focus: Building on the success of "In Inkalot Country."
Beyond the Smoke: Short vignettes on ingredients that define the region (the kabelew, the palingpat, and the salt of the earth).
The Anatomy of a Fiesta: Descriptions of the seasonal rhythms of food in Pangasinan.
Gastro-Nostalgia: How a specific smell or taste triggers memories of Pandacan vs. the province.
Thematic Pillar 3: "The Biology of Belonging"
Focus: Using your scientific background to observe social life.
Scientific Temper, Provincial Heart: Essays where your "DOST Scholar" brain analyzes local superstitions or traditions.
Urban-Rural Synthesis: Reflections on being a "Manila-born" biological transplant thriving in the Pangasinan soil.
Thematic Pillar 4: The Blogger’s Notebook
Focus: Meta-commentary on writing and digital life.
The Feed vs. The Archive: Thoughts on why you continue to maintain Blogger sites in an era of 15-second videos.
Grammar and Grace: Musings from your perspective as a scientific editor on how language is evolving (or devolving) on social media.
How we can proceed with this:
If you’d like to turn this "latter" search into a real project, I can help you with the following:
Drafting a "Forward" or Introduction: Using your unique voice to explain why these Facebook posts deserve a more permanent home.
Editorial Filtering: You could paste a few of your favorite recent posts here, and I can help you edit them from "social media style" into "literary essay style" (standardizing headers, adding transitions).
Blurb Writing: If you’re planning to pitch a new compilation to a local press or the LGU, I can draft a professional author bio and book blurb that captures both your PIO authority and your blogger’s wit.
Would you like me to try drafting a "Preface" for this hypothetical new collection based on your journey from Pandacan to Bayambang?
You said
yes
Gemini said
This draft aims to capture that specific intersection of your life: the precision of a DOST scholar, the grit of a Manila-born writer, and the deep, smoky soul of a Pangasinense by choice.
Draft Preface: The View from the Middle Distance
I have always lived in the "middle distance"—that curious space between the sterile precision of a laboratory and the fragrant chaos of a town plaza.
Born in the narrow streets of Pandacan, Manila, and eventually transplanted into the sprawling, sun-drenched plains of Bayambang, my life has been an exercise in dualities. I am a Biology major who ended up dissecting sentences instead of specimens. I am a government information officer who often finds the most "truthful" information not in a press release, but in the steam rising from a neighbor’s inkalot grill or the specific, sharp scent of a kabelew fruit.
For years, I have lived a double life on the page. By day, I am the municipal ghostwriter, the chronicler of local records, and the strategist of public image. But by night—or in the stolen minutes between official duties—I am a creature of the "Feed."
This collection represents the "latter" version of me. These are the dispatches written in the heat of the moment, posted to Facebook or tucked away into the corners of various Blogger archives. They are observations of a town in transition, of a culture that refuses to be homogenized, and of a writer trying to make sense of what it means to be "Filipino" in this specific side of town.
Social media is often accused of being ephemeral—words written on water. But for a writer with a scientific background, I see these posts differently. They are field notes. They are specimens of a living, breathing community. From the Guinness World Records that put us on the map to the quiet, everyday resilience of the people in the "Zones," these essays are my way of pinning down the butterfly of our shared experience before it flutters away.
Welcome to the middle distance. It’s a bit smoky here, the grammar is sometimes a work in progress, but the flavor is entirely our own.
— Resty S. Odon
How does this sit with you?
Does this strike the right chord between your "official" persona and your "prolific blogger" reality?
If you like the direction, would you like me to try categorizing some of your specific Facebook "series" into chapter themes? If you tell me a few recurring topics you've posted about lately (e.g., local characters, office life, or "then and now" reflections), I can help build the structure.
Gemini is AI and can make mistakes.
The Lowly Agat (Ginger) in Pangasinan Culture
The Lowly Agat (Ginger) in Pangasinan Culture It is a kitchen staple that we often take for granted because of its constant presence while playing second fiddle to the stars of the show in the kitchen -- the main ingredients, of course. But one realizes its significance to the local culture once we hear of Ilocanos who vehemently claim that their original pinakbet doesn't have it, and encounter Tagalogs who are put off by its presence in ginisang munggo. Its interesting occurrence in local idioms is also a telling sign. We are talking about the hidden ubiquity of the lowly agat -- or luya (Tagalog) or ginger (English). The mildly spicy rhizome with the scientific name of Zingiber officinale is practically in every home-made day-to-day dish in Bayambang. It is found in pinakbet and a seeming requirement in mongo guisado and even kinurkor a ponti (a grated unripe saba dish) or ingisdan buro (sauteed fermented fish), giving subtle warmth, flavor, and aroma to those dishes. It is also deemed de rigeuer not just in certain dishes like pising ya inangel (na Pangasinan version of inabraw or dinengdeng), but most especially in malangsi (freshwater fish) dishes additionally as pampaekal na langsi (pantanggal ng lansa) apart from the heat and the flavor it imparts. Sometimes, it is even used to flavor suman (rice cake). Some locals have taken to actually swallowing it minced in adapted dishes, such as dinakdakan, sisig, and arroz caldo.
It is, of course, a must in dishes like tinola as basic spice, roughly smashed to a few pieces using a pestle. Agat is also used to make a decoction for salabat, and made into herbal medicine for cough and cold, stomachache, and similar afflictions. What makes agat even more significant is its presence in Pangasinan idioms. Lupa'y agat (ginger-faced) means pangit or ugly, aptly liking the offending face to the admittedly non-pretty appearance of the cheap common root crop. In the next case, the connection or analogy is not as clear, but maagat (puno ng luya; full of ginger) means malabir, madaldal, or talkative. Napantanema'y agat (can be planted with ginger) is a hyperbole used to refer to sobrang duming damit or clothing that is too soiled or dirty -- to comedic effect. Salin singa agat or inmagat ya impansali (ginger-looking toes or feet) is used to describe gnarled or knobbly toes or feet. Another informant says singa agat (parang luya; like ginger) refers to webbed feet with deformed toes. Equally humorous is the expression singa napantanema'y agat so salim (parang pwedeng pagtaniman ng luya ang paa mo; looks like one can plant ginger in your feet) means you have such dirty feet. Manwhile, agto nabitla'y agat (can’t pronounce 'ginger'; di masambit ang 'luya') means, Agto nibaga so panangaro to'd kakarawen to ed masyadon inkabaing to. (Di mabigkas ang nais sabihin sa minamahal dahil sa sobrang pagiging torpe o mahiyain.) In English: When a man is courting a woman, he can’t express his love to a girl because he is extremely shy. Similarly, agto nagatgat so agat (can't chew ginger) means makapoy so ulo to; mahina ang ulo; or unintelligent or dumb. Example: "Si Pedro, agto nagatgat so agat." ("Pedro can't chew ginger.") These expressions indicate long-time establishment of the spice in the local culture that it has immigrated from culinary practices to other aspects of life. The secondary but steady component of the locally preferred flavor profile has seeped most especially into the local vocabulary, further enriching an already nuanced language.
(Image: tohamina on Freepik)
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Bayambang, Dapat Alam Mo! - Pangasinan Words for Women
Bayambang, Dapat Alam Mo!
Bayambang, dapat alam mo!
Alam mo bang tayong mga Pangasinense ay mayroong iba't ibang salita patungkol sa kababaihan?
Bii - babae
Inyang o Itaw - maliit na batang babae
Marikit - dalaga
Atsi - ate
Inang, Ina - nanay
Panginaen - tiya; tita; aunt
Tya - tita o kahit na sinong babae na may edad na
Akulaw - matandang babae o asawang babae
Bai - lola
Nana - kahit kaninong lola
Atanor - kumare
Ayro - hipag; sister-in-law
Ayon sa mga sociologist at psychologist, ang mga salitang ito ay nagpapahiwatig na ang ating kultura ay highly relational o may pagpapahalaga sa ating mga kamag-anakan at kasama sa komunidad at ang kani-kanilang kinatatayuan sa lipunan. At tayo ay marunong makipagkapwa.
Ngunit kahit ano pang itawag sa 'yo, babae ka, hindi babae lang!
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Monday Report - March 9, 2026
Monday
Report - March 9, 2026
Newscasters:
Mariah Karen
Junio
Teddy Boy
Cayabyab
BDAM:
Valentine G.
dela Cruz
Francis Lord A.
Salosagcol
[VOLUME,
ENERGY, SMILE!]
1: Magandang
Monday morning, Bayambang! Ako po si
____________.
2: At ako naman
po si ______, at kami po ay mula sa Municipal Admnistrator's Office.
1: Narito na
ang mga pinakahuling balita at kaganapan sa ating bayan.
2: Tampok ang
iba't ibang hakbang tungo sa kaunlaran.
1&2: Ito
ang...BayambangueNews!
[VOLUME,
ENERGY, SMILE!]
1. Child
Development Service Focal Person ng MSWDO, Pinarangalan!
Pinarangalan si
G. Marvin P. Bautista ng MSWDO bilang “Natatanging Child Development Awardee”
sa 13th Regional Convention sa Baguio City, dahil sa kanyang magandang pamumuno
at dedikasyon sa Early Childhood Care and Development.
2. Limang
CDWs, Pinarangalan sa 13th Regional Convention sa Baguio
Limang Child
Development Workers ng Bayambang ang ginawaran din ng Plaque of Recognition sa
nasabing okasyon bilang pagkilala sa kanilang 20 hanggang 35 na taong tapat na
serbisyo sa early childhood education.
3. Mga
Pamilyang Apektado ng Insidente ng Pagkalunod, Hinatiran ng Tulong
A. Patuloy na
nagkakaloob ng tulong ang LGU-Bayambang sa mga pamilyang naapektuhan ng
insidente ng pagkalunod sa pamamagitan ng food packs, pagbisita sa survivor, at
pagbibigay ng psychological first aid, sa pamamagitan ng MDRRMO, MSWDO, at mga
RHU.
B. Nagpaalala
rin ang pamahalaang bayan sa mga barangay na higpitan ang pagbabantay sa
pagligo sa Ilog Agno upang maiwasan ang kahalintulad na trahedya. Isang pulong
ang pinangunahan ni Mayor Nina kasama ang lahat ng mga kapitan, school
principals, at PTA at TODA federation upang pag-usapan ang mga nararapat na
gawing hakbang ukol sa insidente.
C. Kaagad ding
tumulong ang PNP-Bayambang sa intensified information campaign sa pamamagitan
ng pagdalo sa flag-raising ceremony ng iba't ibang paaralan at pagbibigay ng
mga babala at pagpapaalala.
4. Men on
Heels, Rumampa sa Pagbubukas ng Women’s Month
Masiglang
binuksan ang National Women’s Month sa Bayambang sa pamamagitan ng “Men on
Heels,” kung saan rumampa ang mga lalaking kinatawan ng iba’t ibang
departamento bilang pagpapakita ng suporta sa gender equality. Ipinakita ng
aktibidad ang pakikiisa ng kalalakihan sa pagpapahalaga sa kababaihan. Sila ay
sinurpresa ng cash prize mula sa alkalde bilang pagkilala sa kanilang
partisipasyon.
5. Municipal
Trial Court at PAO, Nakatakdang Ilipat sa Bagong Gusali
Noong March 2,
binisita si Mayor Nina ni Regional Public Attorney Premier Dee Ewigkeit Castro
ng Public Attorney's Office o PAO, upang talakayin ang planong paglilipat ng
Municipal Trial Court ng Bayambang at PAO sa isang bagong gusali sa Brgy.
Magsaysay. Ito ay higit na mapabilis at mapahusay ang paghahatid ng patas,
episyente, at walang kinikilingang serbisyong legal para sa mga Bayambangueño.
6. MAC,
Patuloy ang Pag-asiste sa mga Indigent na Pasyente
[CHECK the
correct pronunciation of indigent.]
Sa direktiba ni
Mayor Niña, umabot sa 57 indigent na pasyente ang natulungan ng Mayor’s Action
Center nitong Pebrero sa pamamagitan ng libreng operasyon, check-up, laboratory
tests, gamot, at tulong pinansyal sa iba’t ibang ospital at tanggapan. Kabilang
dito ang matagumpay na libreng breast cancer surgery, psychiatric
consultations, at pagproseso ng financial assistance para sa mga
nangangailangang Bayambangueño.
9. 3-Day GAD
Training-Workshop, Pinatibay ang Gender-Responsive Governance
Nagsagawa ng
tatlong araw na Gender-Responsive and Integrated Planning, Budgeting, and
Implementation Training Workshop noong February 23 at March 2 at 3, upang higit
pang palakasin ang kakayahan ng mga opisyal sa pagbuo ng plano, wastong
paglalaan ng badyet, at epektibong pagpapatupad ng mga programang nakaangkla sa
Gender and Development (GAD).
10. Mga
Lumang Gulong, Ginawang Malikhaing Mesa at Silya!
Bilang parte ng
pagdiriwang ng Women's Month, ang iba’t ibang tanggapan ng LGU ay nagtagisan sa
"Sulong Gulong" Eco-Furniture Challenge noong March 5, kung saan
ginawang mesa at silya ang mga ibinasurang rubber tire para gamitin sa
itatayong mga bagong stall sa Bayambang Central School at sa gagawing cafe sa
Municipal Plaza. Gamit ang kanilang imahinasyon, madiskarteng na-transform ng
mga kalahok ang mga lumang gulong bilang mga malikhaing lamesa at silya.
11.
Bayambang, Isa sa Pilot Areas para sa Slow Food Travel Program
Bumisita ang
Department of Tourism–Region I sa Bayambang upang isagawa ang validation sa Bayambang
bilang bahagi ng kauna-unahang Slow Food Travel and Mapping initiative sa
Rehiyon Uno. Layunin ng proyekto na itampok ang pamanang kulinarya at
agrikultura ng bayan at maiangat ito bilang world-class culinary destination sa
pamamagitan ng ugnayan ng turismo at lokal na produksyon.
12. MDRRMO
at Engineering, Muling Nag-clearing Operations
Nagsagawa ng
clearing operations ang MDRRMO at Engineering Office sa Brgy. Buayaen, Brgy.
Alingan, at Roxas Street, kaugnay ng mga nakahambalang na poste at nakalaylay
na kable sa mga kalye. Isinagawa ito katuwang ang iba’t ibang telecom companies
upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng mga residente at motorista sa nasabing mga
lugar.
13. Civil
Service Caravan, Nagpatuloy sa Tamaro at Hermoza
Dumagsa ang mga
residente ng Brgy. Tamaro at Hermoza sa isinagawang Serbisyong Sibil Caravan ng
LCR, kung saan inilapit sa komunidad ang iba’t ibang serbisyo tulad ng civil
registration, correction of entries, at data capture para sa upgraded Community
Service Card.
14. DOLE,
Nagbigay ng Occupational Health and Safety Training
Muling bumisita
ang Department of Labor and Employment – Regional Office I uang magbigay ng Technical
and Advisory Visit (TAV) Orientation at Basic Occupational Safety and Health
Training for Safety Officers 1 noong March 5, upang palakasin ang kaalaman ng
mga micro establishments sa labor standards at workplace safety. Kabilang sa
mga tinalakay ang mga karapatan ng manggagawa, safety and health standards,
child labor prevention, at family welfare programs.
15. Annual Energy Consumption ng LGU, Nirepaso
Sa 1st Quarter
Energy Conservation Meeting, nirepaso ang taunang energy consumption ng LGU
para sa mga taong 2024, 2025, at 2026. Inilahad din ang mga energy efficiency
at conservation initiatives at best practices ng Bayambang, gayundin ang
implementasyon ng Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program para sa
taong 2026.
17. KSB Year
9, Mag-uumpisa Na!
Noong March 5,
nagdaos ng pulong para sa mga gagawing preparasyon para sa muling pagbabalik ng
Komprehensibong Serbisyo sa Bayan upang ilapit ang lahat ng serbisyo ng
munisipyo sa malalayong barangay. Nasa ika-siyam na taon na ang KSB, at ang
taong ito ay pamumunuan ni Local Civil Registrar Ismael Malicdem Jr.
18. Fire
Prevention Month, Binuksan sa Isang Motorcade
Pormal na
sinimulan ng LGU-Bayambang ang pagdiriwang ng Fire Prevention Month sa
pamamagitan ng isang motorcade noong March 5 sa pangunguna ng Bayambang Fire
Station. Nakiisa sa aktibidad ang iba’t ibang ahensya at mga pribadong
institusyon, sa rutang umikot papuntang Wawa at Malimpec upang palawakin ang
kamalayan ng publiko hinggil sa kahalagahan ng pag-iwas sa sunog.
19. Poster
at Slogan Making Contest, Nagpamalas ng Kamalayan sa Fire Safety
Isinagawa naman
noong March 6 sa Bayambang Fire Station ang Poster at Slogan Making Contest na
nilahukan ng mga mag-aaral mula sa PSU Laboratory High School, Bayambang
National High School, at Saint Vincent Catholic School. Sa pamamagitan ng
sining at malikhaing pagpapahayag, naipakita ng mga kalahok ang kanilang
suporta sa adbokasiya ng fire prevention at kaligtasan ng komunidad.
20. Sari-saring
Awards, Tinanggap ng LGU-Bayambang!
A.
Una, nakamit ng LGU Bayambang ang 90% Highly
Functional Rating sa audit ng Anti-Illegal Drug Abuse Council para sa taong
2024.
B.
Nagtamo rin ang pamahalaang bayan ng 93.96% o
"Highly Functional" Rating sa isinagawang audit ng Peace and Order
Council para sa 2025.
C.
Nakamit naman ang LGU ng 98.13% na marka sa 2025
Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) ng DILG.
D.
Bukod pa rito, nakapagtala ang Local Council for
the Protection of Children ng Bayambang ng 93.66% na marka at kinilalang
“Ideal” sa isinagawang audit ng DILG noong taong 2025.
E.
Samantala, itinuring namang “Highly Functional”
ang Local Committees on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their
Children o LCAT-VAWC ng Bayambang matapos makapagtala ng 104 na marka sa audit
ng DILG.
F.
Nanguna rin ang Bayambang sa lahat ng
munisipalidad sa buong Rehiyon Uno matapos makapagtala ng ₱463.62 milyong
pisong operating income batay sa ulat ng Bureau of Local Government Finance o
BLGF para sa ikatlong quarter ng 2025.
G.
Wait, there’s more! Pinarangalan naman ang RHU-Bayambang
bilang isa sa Best Oral Health Program Implementers mula sa Luzon, sa ginanap
na parangal ng DOH National Association of Dentists noong March 3 sa Alaminos
City. Isa ang RHU Bayambang sa tatlo lamang na nakatanggap ng natatanging
parangal mula sa Luzon.
***
[VOLUME,
ENERGY, SMILE!]
Bayambang,
Dapat Alam Mo!
Bayambang, dapat
alam mo!
Alam mo bang
tayong mga Pangasinense ay mayroong iba't ibang salita patungkol sa kababaihan?
Bii - babae
Inyang o Itaw -
maliit na batang babae
Marikit -
dalaga
Atsi - ate
Inang, Ina -
nanay
Panginaen -
tiya; tita; aunt
Tya - tita o
kahit na sinong babae na may edad na
Akulaw -
matandang babae o asawang babae
Bai - lola
Nana - kahit
kaninong lola
Atanor - kumare
Ayro - hipag;
sister-in-law
Ayon sa mga
sociologist at psychologist, ang mga
salitang ito ay nagpapahiwatig na ang ating kultura ay highly relational
o may pagpapahalaga sa ating mga kamag-anakan at kasama sa komunidad at ang
kani-kanilang kinatatayuan sa lipunan. At tayo ay marunong makipagkapwa.
Ngunit kahit
ano pang itawag sa 'yo, babae ka, hindi babae lang!
***
Pangasinan
Words for Heat or Burn
Alam mo rin
bang napakaraming salitang Pangasinan para sa init at apoy?
Ilan sa mga ito
ay unique sa ating wika!
[ANDREW:
SCROLL DOWN then HIGHLIGHT ONLY THE MOST UNIQUE ONES (SEE ASTERISKS)]
Ampetang -
mainit
***Apiktat,
Apit-tat - natuyuan o tumigas na sa init; dried out from too much heat (as in
clothes being sunned)
***Adangdang -
heated to wilting level as in leaves of banana (in local culinary practice) or
tagumbao (in herbal medicine)
Naktang -
nilagnat; got feverish
Aselselan -
nasindihan
Sungluran -
gatungan upang lalong mag-apoy
Dinmalang,
Dinmangat, Inmapoy - lumiyab, umapoy; dalang = apoy
Apuldakan -
napaso; scalded
***Asinit -
napaso ng todo o nainitan ng todo
Alenes -
nalanta; wilted
Asuoban -
napausukan; smoked
Asupok, Atupok
- natupok; nasunog nang walang natira
Apuolan -
nasunog; burnt
Parlangan -
pagningasin
Marlang,
Marmalang - maapoy, nagliliyab
***Inmangsit -
nag-amoy asim na parang malapit nang masunog; issued an acrid smell of
something that is starting to get burnt
Inmasewek -
umusok; got smoking
***Manaspok -
umuusok sa init
***Asilayutan -
di sinasadyang nadaanan ng apoy kaya't nasunog ng bahagya o kaunti
***Naasyut -
nag-amoy usok
Nginmalab -
nagbaga; turned into ember
***Asilot -
kumulubot dahil sa init
***Apentew -
nabilad ng matagal sa init ng apoy, araw, atbp.
Akalot -
naihaw; grilled
***Apulpogan -
natanggal ang balahibo sa apoy
***Atektek -
nasobrahan sa prito; burnt from too much frying; turned dark brown due to
over-frying
Ginmalor -
nagtutong
Apugit -
over-roasted; scorched, seared, singed
Nauring -
charred; turned into charcoal
Dinmapol -
naabo; dapol = ash
Sebseban -
apulain (ang apoy)
Sa Pangasinan,
hindi lang basta “mainit” ang apoy—may iba't ibang antas, anyo, at kuwento ito.
Dahil sa ating wika, pati ang init at sunog, may iba’t ibang mukha.
***
KONKLUSYON:
[VOLUME,
ENERGY, SMILE!]
1: Ang mga
balitang ito ay sumasalamin sa patuloy na adbokasiya para sa maayos na
pamamahala.
2: Sama-sama
nating isulong ang isang maunlad na bayan ng Bayambang.
1: Muli, ako po
si ____________.
2: At ako naman
po si _________, at kami ay mula sa Municipal Administrator's Office.
1&2: At ito
ang... BayambangueNews!
Monday, March 2, 2026
LGU-Bayambang Accomplishment Report - February 2026
COVERED 1.
15,005
Bayambangueños, Sabay na Nagsepilyo! 2.
Oral
Health Month 2026 Kick-off, Napuno ng Aktibidad! 3.
Clearing
Operation, Isinagawa sa Central School 4.
LCRO, Rumatsada sa Tambac, Bacnono, at Tanolong 5.
Career Development Support Program, Isinagawa 6.
Mga
CSO, May Medical Mission at Feeding Activity 7.
Financial
Guidelines for Senior Citizen Associations, Pinagtibay sa Pulong 8.
Bali-Balin
Bayambang Team, Naglibot sa District 4 9.
Data
Capture para sa Upgraded Service Card, Sinimulan! 10. Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA at
Bayambang Association of Southern California, Nag-feeding Activity at Medical
Mission 11. CSOs, Nagpamahagi ng Gulay at
Nag-feeding Activity sa Sancagulis 12. Solid Waste Office, Nag-info Drive sa
MDRRMO 13. 78 Bayambang CDCs at CDWs, 100%
Accredited Na! 14. BPC, Mga Wheelchair, Ipinagkaloob sa
mga PWD at Senior Citizens 15. Ipinakilala ang Unang 92 Graduates;
P15-M Donasyon, Tinanggap 16. PSU Student Journalists, Media Partner
sa Town Fiesta 2026 17. 286 OJT at Work Immersion Students,
Tinanggap ng LGU 18. Winning Athletes, Binigyan ng Reward
ni Mayor Niña 19. Mga Mahahalagang Isyu, Tinalakay sa
Pulong ng mga Kapitan 20. Mga Plano sa Women’s Night, Inilatag 21. Kalusugan ng Ina at Sanggol, Tinalakay
sa Project Buntis Year 2 22. Unang Pulong ng GIS-TWG, Isinagawa 23. MDRRMO Staff, Nagtapos sa First Aid
Training 24. Itinatayong Youth Center, Ininspeksyon 25. SWM Fees at Ordinances, Tinalakay sa
mga Barangay Secretary 26. Pag-amyenda
sa AIP 2025 at 2026, Tinutukan ng MDC 27. Bali-Balin
Bayambang Committee, Nagmonitor sa District 2 28. Annual Budget Hearing ng SK,
Ipinagpatuloy 29. 71 Couples, Nag-isang-dibdib sa
Kasalang Bayan 2026 30. Dental Sealant Application, Isinagawa 31. LGU-Bayambang, Muling Kinilala ng
ATI-RTC I 32. Phil Assist at PESO, May Special
Recruitment Activity 33. Birth Certificates in SECPA,
Hatid-Bahay ng LCR! 34. Serbisyong Rehistro, Ramdam ng mga
Residente! 35. TFD, Nagpakalat ng Pagmamahal sa
Valentine's Day! 36. Annual Budget at AIP ng LGU, Aprubado
na ng SP! 37. PLEB, Nireconvene 38. Phil Assist at PESO, May Special
Recruitment Activity 39. Bagong HRM Officer, Kinumpirma 40. Mga Nasunugan, Kaagad Tinulungan 41. MDRRMO Staff at OJTs, Nagdonate ng
Dugo 42. Isang PWD na Inatake ng Sakit, Nirescue 43. MNAO-Bautista, Naglakbay-Aral 44. Mga Empleyado ng LGU, May Libreng Uniporme Muli! 45. SSS on Wheels, Narito Muli! GCash Payments,
Posible Na! 46. Exit Conference para sa ECCD Assessment,
Isinagawa 47. Mayor Niña at SATOM, Pinangunahan ang
Unang ExeCom Meeting 48. Civil
Services Caravan, Dinagsa sa Sapang 49. Mayor Nina, Guest Speaker sa DSPC 50. Monitoring
Team ng BBB, Dumiretso sa Distrito Otso 51. MDRRMO, Dumalo sa DOST S&T
Innovation Week 52. TFD, Namahagi ng TODA ID sa Trike
Drivers 53. S.E.E. Eco-aides, Nag-clean-up Drive
sa Central School 54. Civil Registration Awareness Program,
Dinala sa San Vicente, Sapang, at Ataynan 55.
Proposed School Building Project sa
Amancosiling, Tinalakay! 56.
Orientation at Registration ng mga Residente
sa Community Service Card at GCash, Nag-umpisa Na! 57.
9 CDCs, Nagtagisan sa Toothbrushing Corner
Contest 58.
Public Hearing ukol sa Revised Revenue at
Market Codes, Isinagawa 59. 77 Barangays, Drug-Cleared ayon sa
PDEA 60.
Ongoing Construction ng BPC, Binisita! 61. GSO ng Calasiao, Nagbenchmarking sa
GSO-Bayambang 62. Orally Fit Children, Pinarangalan 63. Joint LCPC, LCAT-VAWC, at MAC Meeting,
Ginanap 64. SK Budget Hearing, Nagpatuloy 65. Mobile Info Drive ng LCR, Nagpatuloy
sa Beleng 66. Info Drive Kontra Teenage Pregnancy at
Suicide, Inilunsad ng RHU II 67. UPLB, Muling Naghatid ng Biotech
Program sa Bayambang 68. Unang Araw ng GAD Training Workshop,
Ginanap 69. BPSO, Patuloy ang Agarang Pagresponde
sa Road Incidents 70. LCR, Nagpatuloy ng Info Drive at
Mobile Services sa Tamaro 71. Slaughterhouse, Pinulong ang Meat
Vendors at Butchers 72. Bayambang, 4th Runner-up sa DSWD Video
Contest 73. PESO, Umani ng 3 Parangal!
SUMMARY OF LGU
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN S.O.M.A. FORMAT EDUCATION
FOR ALL - (LSB,
Library, DepEd) BPC,
Ipinakilala ang Unang 92 Graduates; P15-M Donasyon, Tinanggap Ipinakilala
ng Bayambang Polytechnic College ang unang 92 graduating students at OJTs
nito noong Pebrero 9, kasabay ng pagtanggap ng 15.3 milyong pisong donasyon
mula kina Dr. Cezar Quiambao at Mayor Niña para sa tuition mahigit na ng
1,100 na mag-aaral. Ayon kay BPC President, Dr. Rafael Saygo, patunay ito na
ang paaralan ay isang instrumento para sa magandang kinabukasan ng kabataang
Bayambangueño. Winning
Athletes, Binigyan ng Reward ni Mayor Niña Bilang
pagkilala sa mga student athletes na nag-overall champion sa SDO1 Athletic
Association Meet 2026 at nag-uwi ng 127 na medalya, naghandog si Mayor Niña
ng mga insentibo at pa-premyo, kabilang ang treat sa Niñas Cafe, 1,000-peso
cash bawat atleta, at free tickets sa Blue Sky Theme Park. Mayor
Nina, Guest Speaker sa DSPC
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. 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. HEALTH
FOR ALL -
Health (RHUs) 15,005
Bayambangueños, Sabay na Nagsepilyo!
Oral
Health Month 2026 Kick-off, Napuno ng Aktibidad! Noong
February 4 naman, isingawa ang pormal na kick-off activities para sa ng Oral
Health Month bilang pagpapakita ng patuloy na adbokasiya ng LGU sa oral
health ng mamamayan. Naging tampok sa aktibidad ang isang motorcade mula St.
Vincent Ferrer Prayer Park hanggang Balon Bayambang Events Center,
educational exhibit, at mass fluoride application, na layong palakasin ang
kamalayan ng publiko sa wastong pangangalaga ng ngipin. ...Dahil ang maagang
edukasyon sa oral health ay mahalagang puhunan para sa mas malusog na
kinabukasan. CSOs,
Nagpamahagi ng Gulay at Nag-feeding Activity sa Sancagulis Noong
February 5, nagpamahagi ng libreng gulay sa Brgy. Sancagulis ang Gabriel
Medical Clinic at Gabs Pharmacy at Coop-venience Store sa pakikipag-ugnayan
sa Nutrition Office. Kasabay nito, nagsagawa rin doon ng feeding activity ang
Rotary Club of Bayambang bilang bahagi ng kanilang adbokasiya sa kalusugan at
nutrisyon. Kalusugan
ng Ina at Sanggol, Tinalakay sa Project Buntis Year 2 Muling
isinagawa ang Project Buntis seminar ngayong taon bilang bahagi ng 2026 Oral
Health Month sa pangunguna ng PDA Pangasinan Chapter katuwang ang mga RHU.
Ito ay dinaluhan ng mga buntis at first-time moms sa JKQ Medical &
Wellness Center. Tinalakay ng mga eksperto ang mahahalagang usapin sa
maternal, newborn, at pediatric care, nutrisyon, at oral health, kasabay ng
pamamahagi ng libreng baby toothbrush at nutrition goodie bags. Dental
Sealant Application, Isinagawa Bilang
parte pa rin ng pagdiriwang ng Oral Health Month, nagsagawa ng isang dental
sealant application sa mga mag-aaral ng Hermoza at Sanlibo Elementary School
noong February 12, sa tinaguriang "Project Molar." Ito ay naging
posible sa pagtutulungan ng mga RHU, Philippine Dental Association-Pangasinan
Chapter, DOH CHD Region 1 -- na nagpadala ng dental bus, at mga dentista ng
DepEd. May kabuuang 246 na estudyante ang nabiyayan ng libreng dental sealant
sa aktibidad na naglalayong iiwas ang ating mga kabataan sa tooth decay. Orally
Fit Children, Pinarangalan Kinilala
ang mga batang may pinaka-malulusog na ngipin, sa ginanap na awarding
ceremony para sa Orally-Fit Child 2026 bilang culminating activity ng Oral
Health Month noong February 25. Ito ay upang itaguyod ang tamang pangangalaga
sa oral health. Ang aktibidad ay pinangunahan ng RHU sa pakikipagtulungan ng
Philippine Dental Association – Pangasinan Chapter, kasama ang suporta ng mga
guro, magulang, at health workers. Info
Drive Kontra Teenage Pregnancy at Suicide, Inilunsad ng RHU II Isang
information drive kontra teenage pregnancy at suicide ang muling inilunsad ng
RHU II noong February 24 at 25 sa A.P. Guevarra Integrated School at Ambayat
Integrated School. Ito ay dinaluhan ng 630 na mag-aaral mula Grades 7to 12.
Layunin ng programa na mapigilan ang pagtaas ng kaso ng teenage pregnancy at
suicide sa bayan, matapos maitala ang 27 cases ng maagang pagbubuntis at 5 na
kaso ng suicide noong nakaraang Enero. -
Nutrition (MNAO) MNAO-Bautista,
Naglakbay-Aral
-
Sports and Physical Fitness (MPFSDC) -
Veterinary Services (Mun. Vet.) –
Slaughterhouse PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN -
Social Services (MSWDO, MAC) Mga CSO, May Medical Mission at Feeding Activity A. Noong January 31,
isang medical mission ang isinagawa sa Brgy. Macayocayo ng Bayambang Matikas
Eagles Club, Gabriel Medical Clinic, at Gabs Pharmacy & Convenience
Cooperative Store, at mga boluntaryong doktor, sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa
Nutrition Office. B. Naghatid naman ng
masustansiyang pagkain sa mga bata ang isang feeding activity na isinagawa
noong February 1 sa Brgy. Sancagulis, ng Gabriel Medical Clinic at Gabs
Pharmacy & Convenience Cooperative Store sa koordinasyon ng pa rin ng
MNAO. Financial Guidelines for Senior Citizen Associations, Pinagtibay sa
Pulong
78
Bayambang CDCs at CDWs, 100% Accredited Na!
Mga
Wheelchair, Ipinagkaloob sa mga PWD at Senior Citizens Ipinamahagi
ng PDAO, gamit ang pondo mula sa PWD Fund, ang mga bagong wheelchair sa ilang
PWD at senior citizens noong February Kabilang
dito ang isang adult wheelchair na nakadisenyo para sa may cerebral palsy.
Ito ay bahagi ng patuloy na programa ng LGU para sa mas maayos na mobilidad
at kalidad ng pamumuhay ng mga benepisyaryo. Mga
Plano sa Women’s Night, Inilatag Tinalakay
ng lokal na pamahalaan ang mga pinal na paghahanda para sa Women’s Night
Celebration 2026 sa isang pagpupulong na ginanap noong February 10, bilang
bahagi ng Women’s Month Celebration. Pinangunahan ni Dr. Roland Agbuya ang
pulong, kung saan inayos ang daloy ng programa, mga tungkulin ng bawat
departamento, budget, at iba pang detalye para sa selebrasyong nakatakdang
ganapin. Isang
PWD na Inatake ng Sakit, Nirescue
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. 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. Joint
LCPC, LCAT-VAWC, at MAC Meeting, Ginanap Sa
pinagsanib na 4th quarter meeting ng LCPC, LCAT-VAWC, at MAC, mas pinaigting
ang koordinasyon ng iba’t ibang ahensya at sektor sa pamamagitan ng
pagtalakay sa pagpapahusay ng case management system, paghahanda para sa
CFLGA at LCPC Functionality Assessment, at pagrerepaso ng accomplishment
reports. Tinalakay din ang mga update sa implementasyon ng 4Ps at Sustainable
Livelihood Program, at iba pang programa, proyekto, at aktibidad upang
matiyak ang mas maayos at epektibong serbisyo para sa mga kabataan, kababaihan,
at pamilyang 4Ps sa Bayambang. Unang
Araw ng GAD Training Workshop, Ginanap Noong
February 23, ginanap ang unang araw ng 3-day Training-Workshop ukol sa
Integrated Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation ng Gender and Development,
para sa mas inklusibo at gender-responsive na pamamahala. Tinalakay ni OIC
MPDC Ricky Bulalakaw ang ukol sa Integrated Planning, at ni MSWD Officer
Kimberly Basco ang Mainstreaming Gender in LGU Plan and Budget. - Civil
Registry Services (LCR) LCRO, Rumatsada sa Tambac, Bacnono, at Tanolong
Birth
Certificates in SECPA, Hatid-Bahay ng LCR! Noong
February 10, ngiti at pasasalamat ang hatid sa 20 na residente nang personal
na ihatid ng LCRO sa kanilang tahanan ang kanilang Birth Certificates in
Security Paper (SECPA). Libre at walang anumang gastos ang serbisyong ito na
late registration of birth para sa mga residente ng walong barangay. Hindi na pumila, hindi na bumiyahe—serbisyo na mismo
ang lumapit sa kanila! Serbisyong
Rehistro, Ramdam ng mga Residente! Noong
February 11 at 13, naman, dinagsa ng mga magulang at senior citizen ang
programang “Your Name, Your Right” sa Brgy. Batangcaoa at Maigpa. Bukod sa
libreng kaalaman, tugmang-tugma rin sa pangangailangan ng publiko ang mga
serbisyong inihatid, kabilang ang late registration ng birth, marriage, at
death; correction of clerical errors; at iba pa. May 16 na residente rin ang
tumanggap ng kanilang Birth Certificate in SECPA, kasabay ng isinagawang data
capturing para sa bagong Community Service Card sa tulong ng ICTO. Civil Services Caravan, Dinagsa sa Sapang
Civil
Registration Awareness Program, Dinala sa San Vicente, Sapang, at Ataynan
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. Mobile
Info Drive ng LCR, Nagpatuloy sa Beleng Idinaos
sa Brgy. Beleng noong February 24 ang programang “Your Name, Your Right” ng
LCRO, na naghatid ng kaalaman at agarang serbisyong may kinalaman sa civil
registry at legal na pagkakakilanlan sa mga residente. At sa pamamagitan ng
mobile services kabilang ang data capture para sa upgraded Community Service
Card, mas napabilis ang pagproseso ng dokumento at pati na magiging
pag-access sa mga benepisyo ng pamahalaan. LCR,
Nagpatuloy ng Info Drive at Mobile Services sa Tamaro Noong
February 26, nagpatuloy ang LCR sa Brgy. Tamaro upang tiyakin ang paghatid ng
mga impormasyon ukol sa civil registration at legal na pagkakakilanlan,
kasabay ng mobile services ng tanggapan. Tampok din ang data capture ng 41 na
residente para sa upgraded Community Service Card. -
Environmental Protection (MENRO, ESWMO) Bali-Balin Bayambang Team, Naglibot sa District 4
Solid
Waste Office, Nag-info Drive sa MDRRMO
SWM
Fees at Ordinances, Tinalakay sa mga Barangay Secretary Sa
buwanang pulong ng mga Barangay Secretary noong February 11, tinalakay ni
MENRO Ma-Lene Torio ang Solid Waste Management (SWM) fees at mahahalagang
lokal na ordinansa. Kabilang sa binigyang-diin ang pagpapatupad ng ordinansa
laban sa single-use plastics at styrofoam, at ordinansa ukol “Bali-balin
Bayambang” at “Tapat Ko, Linis Ko” programs. Bali-Balin
Bayambang Committee, Nagmonitor sa District 2 Naglibot
ang Bali-Balin Bayambang Committee sa mga barangay ng District 2 noong
February 11 bilang bahagi ng pagpapatuloy ng clean-green-and-bloom project ni
Mayor Niña. Dalawang monitoring team ang bumisita sa Brgy. Bongato East and
West; Manambong Norte, Parte, at Sur; San Gabriel 2nd; Paragos;
Iton; at Pantol, upang iassess ang pakikiisa ng mga opisyal at residente, ang
kalinisan at kaayusan ng kapaligiran, at ang compliance ng mga programang
pangkalikasan sa bawat lugar. Monitoring Team ng BBB, Dumiretso sa Distrito Otso
Clearing
Operation, Isinagawa sa Central School Noong
January 30, nagsagawa ng isang clearing operation sa lumang Bayambang Central
School ang MDRRMO, Engineering Office, at ESWMO, bunsod ng natumbang puno na
nagdulot ng panganib sa isang classroom doon. Kasabay nito ang pagtanggal ng
lumang poste ng street lights upang bigyang-daan ang paglalagay ng solar
street lights sa lugar. - Youth
Development (LYDO, SK) Itinatayong
Youth Center, Ininspeksyon Ininspeksyon
ng mga kinatawan ng DILG Pangasinan ang itinatayong Youth Center o Teen Hub
sa Municipal Plaza bilang paghahanda sa pormal nitong pagbubukas. Ang
proyektong pinondohan ng Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund 2024 ng
DILG na nagkakahalaga ng mahigit isang milyong piso ay sumailalim sa final
inspection upang tiyakin ang pagsunod sa pamantayan at kahandaan ng
pasilidad. Inaasahang magsisilbi itong ligtas at makabuluhang espasyo para sa
iba’t ibang aktibidad ng mga kabataan. - Peace
and Order (BPSO, PNP, DILG) Mga
Mahahalagang Isyu, Tinalakay sa Pulong ng mga Kapitan Noong
February 9, pinulong ang lahat ng 77 punong barangay ng Bayambang upang
talakayin ang mahahalagang isyu, kabilang ang reporma sa 4Ps, kapakanan ng
senior citizens, at paghahanda para sa darating na Barangay at SK Elections
sa November 2. Tinalakay rin ang wastong paggamit ng pondo para sa senior
citizens, pagpapatupad ng Anti-Epal Ordinance, at mga hakbang sa maayos na
waste management. TFD,
Nagpakalat ng Pagmamahal sa Valentine's Day! Sa
halip na pangamba, ngiti at pasasalamat ang natanggap ng mga motorista mula
sa Task Force Disiplina ng LGU-Bayambang nitong Araw ng mga Puso. Sa halip na
manita, namahagi sila ng simpleng regalo at token bilang simbolo ng
pagmamahal at malasakit sa komunidad. PLEB,
Nireconvene
TFD,
Namahagi ng TODA ID sa Trike Drivers
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. BPSO,
Patuloy ang Agarang Pagresponde sa Road Incidents
AGRICULTURAL
MODERNIZATION - (MAO) UPLB,
Muling Naghatid ng Biotech Program sa Bayambang Muling
dinala ng UPLB-BIOTECH ang BEACONS Program nito sa Bayambang upang palakasin
ang sustainable agriculture sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng biotechnology-based
products. Kabilang dito ang biofertilizers, plant growth regulators, at
biostimulants na nagpapabuti at nagpapataas ng ani at nagpapababa ng gastos
sa pagsasaka. Sila ay nagsagawa ng mga site visit, technical consultation, at
lecture-demonstration para sa mga magsasaka at farmer organizations. JOBS AND LIVELIHOOD FOR ALL - Livelihood
and Employment (PESO, BPRAT) Career
Development Support Program, Isinagawa
286
OJT at Work Immersion Students, Tinanggap ng LGU Tinanggap
ng LGU ang 286 OJT at work immersion students mula sa PSU, BPC, at Bilad
National High School sa isang orientation program na pinangunahan ni Mayor
Niña. Nagbigay rin ng gabay ang Municipal Administrator at PESO officials
upang ihanda ang mga mag-aaral sa aktuwal na mundo ng trabaho at serbisyong
pampubliko. 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. 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.
S.E.E.
Eco-aides, Nag-clean-up Drive sa Central School
Slaughterhouse,
Pinulong ang Meat Vendors at Butchers Pinulong
ng Municipal Slaughterhouse ang mga lokal na meat vendors at butchers noong
February 26 upang palakasin ang kanilang kaalaman sa food safety, wastong
paghawak ng karne, at pagsunod sa mga umiiral na pamantayan ng meat
inspection sa tulong ng NMIS RTOC 1. Sa pamamagitan ng information-education
campaign, higit na napaigting ang koordinasyon at kamalayan ng mga meat
handlers para matiyak ang ligtas at dekalidad na karne para sa mga
Bayambangueño. - Cooperative
Development (MCDO) - Tourism,
Culture, and Arts (MTICAO) PSU
Student Journalists, Media Partner sa Town Fiesta 2026 Malugod
na tinanggap ng mga regional award-winning student-journalist ng The
Reflector ng PSU–Bayambang ang imbitasyon ng LGU na magsilbing media partner
para sa news coverage ng Pista’y Baley 2026. Sa pulong noong February 10,
tinalakay ang mga aktibidad ng pista at ang tamang pag-uulat ng mga ito.
- Infrastructure
Development (Engineering: Infra, Housing, Transport, Utilities, etc.) DISASTER
RESILIENCE - (MDRRMO) MDRRMO
Staff, Nagtapos sa First Aid Training Ang
mga kawani ng MDRRMO ay muling sumailalim sa Standard First Aid and Basic
Life Support Training mula Febuary 2 to 6, upang higit pang mapalakas ang
kahandaan ng mga rescuer bilang first responders. Sa pamamagitan ng lectures,
hands-on practicum, at simulation exercises, hinasa ang kaalaman at kasanayan
ng mga kalahok sa agarang pagtugon sa aksidente at iba’t ibang emergencies. Mga
Nasunugan, Kaagad Tinulungan
MDRRMO
Staff at OJTs, Nagdonate ng Dugo
MDRRMO,
Dumalo sa DOST S&T Innovation Week
MDRRMC,
Nagconduct ng Rescue Operations para sa Insidente ng Pagkalunod Noong
February 26 at 27, ang MDRRM Council, sa pangunguna ng MDRRMO, ay agad na
nag-activate ng WASAR Team at para sa mabilis na search and retrieval
operations kaugnay ng insidente ng pagkalunod sa Brgy. Caturay. Bukod sa
agarang pagresponde at pagdadala sa survivor sa ospital, patuloy ring silang
nagbibigay ng psychological first aid at iba pang kinakailangang tulong sa
mga survivor at naulilang pamilya habang ipinagpapatuloy ang paghahanap sa
huling nawawala. HONEST
& EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVANTS - Planning
and Development (MPDO) Pag-amyenda sa AIP 2025 at 2026, Tinutukan ng MDC Sa isang pulong, tinutukan ng Municipal Development
Council (MDC) ang mga panukalang pag-amyenda sa Annual Investment Program
(AIP) 2025 at 2026 upang higit na maiangkop ang mga proyekto sa
pangangailangan ng mga barangay, lalo na sa imprastraktura at serbisyong
panlipunan. Nagkaroon din ng orientation para sa mga Punong Barangay hinggil
sa solid waste management ordinance, at pati na rin ang tungkol sa upgraded
Bayambang Community Service Card. - Legal
Services (MLO) - ICT
Services (ICTO) Data
Capture para sa Upgraded Service Card, Sinimulan!
Unang
Pulong ng GIS-TWG, Isinagawa Isinagawa
ang unang pulong ngayong taon ng Geographical Information System–Technical
Working Group sa pangunguna ng MPDO, na dinaluhan ng iba’t ibang tanggapan ng
munisipyo. Tinalakay dito ang mahalagang papel ng GIS sa land use planning,
development decision-making, at pagpapalakas ng digitization, kabilang ang
presentasyon sa paggamit ng Quantum GIS para sa locational clearance at
development permit applications. - Human
Resource Management (HRMO) 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. - Transparency/Public
Information (PIO) 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. Mayor
Niña at SATOM, Pinangunahan ang Unang ExeCom Meeting
-
Property Custodial Services (GSO, Motorpool) GSO
ng Calasiao, Nagbenchmarking sa GSO-Bayambang Bumisita
ang GSO ng Calasiao sa GSO-Bayambang para sa isang benchmarking activity na
naglalayong matutunan ang mga polisiya, sistema, at best practices sa
procurement, property management, at asset inventory. Sa pangunguna ng
kanilang mga opisyal, nagkaroon ng makabuluhang talakayan hinggil sa mga polisiya, workflow procedures, at
digital innovations upang higit pang mapahusay ang serbisyong pangkalahatan
ng kanilang tanggapan. AWARDS
AND RECOGNITIONS LGU-Bayambang,
Muling Kinilala ng ATI-RTC I Muling
ginawaran ang LGU-Bayambang ng isang Plaque of Recognition mula sa
DA-Agricultural Training Institute–Region I noong February 11, bilang
pagkilala sa aktibong pakikilahok at suporta nito sa mga programa at
pagsasanay para sa mga magsasaka at Agricultural Extension Workers sa Rehiyon
Uno. Tinanggap ng Municipal Agriculture Office ang parangal bilang patunay ng
patuloy na dedikasyon ng lokal na pamahalaan sa pagpapalakas ng makabago at
sustenableng agrikultura sa bayan. Bayambang,
4th Runner-up sa DSWD Video Contest Nagwagi
bilang 4th Runner-up ang entry ng LGU-Bayambang out of 41 entries ng
lalawigan sa “Juana Malakas: Stories of Women Empowerment Advocacy Video” ng
DSWD, bilang bahagi ng National Women’s Month celebration. Ang entry ay base
sa inspiring na kwentong buhay ni Christien P. Garcia, isang winning Barangay
Nutrition Scholar at graduating 4Ps member mula sa Brgy. Zone 6. PESO,
Umani ng 3 Parangal! Pinarangalan ang PESO-Bayambang ng tatlong pagkilala sa
2026 Regional PESO Congress, kabilang ang Regional
Winner – Job Fair Excellence Award at dalawang Special Citation para sa
digitalization ng serbisyo at maayos na pagsusumite ng ulat para sa CY 2025.
Patunay ito ng epektibong pagpapatupad ng mga programang pang-empleyo ng
Pamahalaang Bayan sa ilalim ni SLEO Gernalyn Santos at sa pamumuno ni Mayor
Niña Jose-Quiambao. LEGISLATIVE
ENACTMENTS - (SB) Annual
Budget Hearing ng SK, Ipinagpatuloy Sa
parehong araw, February 11, itinuloy ng Sangguniang Bayan ang pagdinig para
sa Annual Budget ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan mula sa 77 barangay. Iniharap ng
mga nakasalang na SK leaders ang kanilang mga nakaplanong programa at
proyekto para sa kasalukuyang taon, na nakatuon sa kapakanan ng kabataan at
komunidad. Binigyang-diin din sa pagdinig ang kahalagahan ng maayos na
pagpaplano, transparency, at wastong pamamahala ng pondo. Annual
Budget at AIP ng LGU, Aprubado na ng SP!
Bagong
HRM Officer, Kinumpirma
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. SK
Budget Hearing, Nagpatuloy Nagpatuloy
ang Sangguniang Bayan sa pagdinig para sa Annual Budget Hearing ng mga
Sangguniang Kabataan mula sa iba’t ibang barangay. Inilahad ng mga SK leader
ang kanilang mga panukalang programa at proyekto para sa 2026, na nakatuon sa
kapakanan ng kabataan at komunidad, habang binigyang-diin ang maayos na
pagpaplano, transparency, at responsableng paggamit ng pondo. |
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DR. RAFAEL L. SAYGO MTICAO, HEAD |