Bayambang in 2025-2026

 2025

On February 3, Municipal Dentist, Dr. Francis Dave Junio, together with collaborators, held the first-ever municipality-wide "toothbrushing marathon," or to be exact, simultaneous toothbrushing drill, with thousands of individuals participating.

On February 6, a groundbreaking ceremony for the campus of Bayambang Polytechnic College was conducted in Brgy. Bical Norte beside Bayambang District Hospital on a lot donated by Dr. Cezar T. Quiambao. First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and Commission on Higher Education Chairman Prospero ‘Popoy’ de Vera led the ceremony together with Dr. Cezar T. Quiambao, BPC President, Dr. Rafael L. Saygo, and other dignitaries.

On March 7, Governor Ramon 'Mon-Mon' Guico III and other Pangasinan provincial government officials, together with municipal officials, inaugurated the first-ever CT scan and new stationary and portable ultrasound and X-ray machines at the Bayambang District Hospital, and led a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hemodialysis center there.

On April 5, the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church was officially proclaimed by Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop, Most Reverend Socrates Villegas, as an archdiocesan shrine. The parish was renamed as Santuario de San Vicente Ferrer. 

This development coincided with the ordination of a new priest from Bayambang, Fr. Alexander I. Martinez, OCarm., after 29 long years.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the rehabilitation of Wawa Bridge was held as an opening activity for the town fiesta.

‘Rhianna’ Cerezo Poquiz of Brgy. San Gabriel 2nd was crowned as the first “Binibeking Bayambang.”

The local government won two other major infrastructure projects from DA-PRDP Scale-up and WB: the Pantol-to-San Gabriel Farm-to-Market Road with Bridge Project, a grant worth ₱319,180,000, and the Nalsian Cold Storage Project, a grant worth ₱246,015,000.

Bayambang was recognized by the National Nutrition Council with the CROWN or Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition Award in the presence of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.

A Central Terminal for big buses was completed on the leftmost side of PSU-Bayambang Campus.

Kangaroo Hill Pavilion and Resort opened in Brgy. Sancagulis.

On May 12, Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao was reelected on her second term after a close fight with Dr. Cathy de Vera. The Municipal Councilors included Nazer Junio, former Vice-Mayor Jose ‘Boy’ Ramos, Gerardo ‘Gerry’ Flores, Levinson Nessus M. Uy, Jocelyn S. Espejo, Engr. Zerex Terrado, Raymund Camacho, and Rhyan de Vera, with Rodelito Bautista, Liga ng mga Barangay President, and Marianne Cheska Dulay, Sangguniang Kabataan President, remaining as ex-officio members.

However, not long after, in June, SK Federation Chair Marianne Cheska Dulay resigned from her post, an unprecedented move, citing protection of her mental health as reason. She was replaced by her Vice-President, John Roy Jalac.

Regene ‘Seven’ Sendaydiego Odon, a singer-actor born and raised in Bayambang, was cast in a Tony Award-winning musical-play, “Kimberly Akimbo,” which toured 80 cities in the USA.

In June, Señor Ihaw, a chicken inasal place, and Angkong Noodle House, a Chinese restaurant, opened at the Bayambang Centro, which took over the commercial place formerly occupied by Magic Supermarket at the public market. Soon, Watsons health and beauty care shop opened in Bayambang.

On August 18, two buildings were inaugurated: the MSWDO Bldg., where the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) was transferred, and the ECCD Bldg., where the daycare or Early Child Care and Development (ECCD) focal staff of MSWDO were transferred.

On August 25, the Bayambang Central Terminal and Bagsakan Market were formally opened at the extreme left side of the PSU-Bayambang Campus, with the LGU granted with usufructuary rights by PSU.

In October, the commemorative book, “The Journey: Santuario de San Vicente Ferrer,” was released in connection with the declaration of the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church as a diocesan shrine.

In November, the Blue Sky Theme Park and Events Center at Brgy. Bani was inaugurated, a first of its kind in the province of Pangasinan and in the entire Region I.

Bayambang District Hospital became a “Malasakit Center,” offering 100% coverage or “zero balance billing” and free laboratory tests -- previously an unthinkable feat attributed to Senator Christopher ‘Bong’ Go.

A Department of Migrant Workers desk was opened at PESO-Bayambang.

On November 19, minimum wage in Pangasinan was increased from P468 to P505.

Two Alfamart grocery stores opened in Bayambang.

A four-day "compressed work week" was implemented by the LGU to save energy and drastically reduce expenses.

2026

By January 2026, as part of the professionalization of the local government, LGU-Bayambang had in its employ 5 medical doctors, 2 dentists, 9 CPAs, 7 lawyers (including 3 recent bar passers), 16 licensed engineers, 1 licensed architect, and at least 4 doctorate degree holders, including those hired as consultants. 

In January, Bayambang Municipal Police Station under OIC Chief, PLtCol Rommel Bagsic, was adjudged by the PNP central office as the Best Municipal Police Station (Class A) nationwide. In the same month, PLtCol Bagsic received a Medalya ng Kadakilaan from his alma mater, the Philippine National Police Academy in Cavite. 

Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao donated a responder vehicle to BFP.

Ms. Christien P. Garcia, Zone VI Barangay Nutrition Scholar won as 2024 Most Outstanding BNS of Pangasinan.

UPLB brought its Biotech Program to Bayambang anew.

Atty. Melinda Rose Fernandez was appointed as new HRM Officer while concurrently serving as Municipal Librarian and Municipal Cooperative Development Officer.

SSS on Wheels made a regular schedule in Bayambang, and began accepting payments through GCash.

The first 92 graduates of Bayambang Polytechnic College were presented to LGU officials, and a fresh P15-million in cash was donated by the Dr. Cezar Quiambao and Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao. 

15,005 Bayambangueños participated in municipal-wide simultaneous toothbrushing drill.

As part of the 2026 town fiesta celebrations, the Enhanced Bayambang Community Service Card was launched in partnership with GCash as a tool for fast-tracked distribution of government cash assistance.

The Bayambang Youth Hub was inaugurated beside the Municipal Museum, to serve as a space for youth-oriented activities. The LGU gym equipment was transferred to this building.

The Bayambang Animal Shelter was inaugurated in Brgy. Amanperez to serve as a pound or animal control facility for stray and potentially rabid pets.

A "Grand Ukay for a Cause" was held as a fund-raising activity to procure bahay kubos for 35 certified indigent or homeless families.

LGU-Bayambang received a new firetruck from the national government.

 

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon visited to inspect Wawa Bridge.

Bayambang became one of the pilot areas for DOT's "Slow Food Travel Program."

A pigmented rice coffee brew brand was launched by RBAC or RiceBIS Bayambang Agriculture Cooperative in partnership with the LGU, DA-PhilRice, and DTI.

Julius K. Quiambao Medical and Wellness Center Inc. received a 'Corporate Wellness Initiative' Award from Healthcare Asia Awards in Singapore.

O!Save grocery store opened in Bayambang.

El Siesta Hotel and Resort opened in Brgy. Bical Norte.

A branch of Red Ribbon opened in Royal Mall.

Mister Donut opened a branch in Brgy. Alinggan.

EnP Ryan Dizon from Palafox Associates Inc. was hired as the new Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator.

The Social Annex Building A (Bougainvillea Building) was inaugurated in Brgy. Magsaysay on May 11 where the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) and Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) were transferred, and an LGU Dance Studio was opened on the third floor.

 PSU-Bayambang Campus was officially declared as a "Center of Learning."

In June, Mayor Jose-Quiambao announced that the LGU-Bayambang had acquired the new Bayambang Central School campus (both the titled two-hectare lot and its buildings and facilities) from its private owner. It also signed a Deed of Usufruct for the Department of Education, to give DepEd and Bayambang Central School the right to make improvement works on the campus without owning the lot. 

The LGU acquired a new rescue boat.

In July, Councilor Jan Nazer David "Kulas" B. Junio died from a car crash in San Carlos City. A few months later, he was replaced by his father Mylvin upon the mayor's recommendation.

Philips Azurion 7 Biplane B20 System, a specialized cardiac imaging equipment installed at JKQ Medical and Wellness Center, was a first in Pangasinan. It is an advanced image-guided therapy platform designed for complex cardiac, vascular, and neuro-interventional procedures.

During the eighth anniversary of the Rebolusyon Laban sa Kahirapan, National Anti-Poverty Commissioner Lope K. Santos III declared that Bayambang Poverty Reduction Action Plan 2017-2028 should serve as a model nationwide.

Construction of the Bayambang Polytechnic College Training Center began at the BPC campus in Brgy. Bical Norte.

New Nutrition Month contests and activities conceptualized: Baby Crawl Challenge, Healthiest LGU Department contest, and a food vlog.

Separate Hip-hop Dance, Social Dance, and Ballet Dance classes were held at the LGU Dance Studio, as organized by Municipal Administrator, Atty. Rodelynn Rajini Sagarino-Vidad as a new venue for talented youth to spend time as an alternative to digital addiction as well as for interested LGU personnel to realize work-life balance. The course finishers performed in a recital.  

The Varsitarian modern dance group was revived by Municipal Administrator, Atty. Rodelynn Rajini Sagarino-Vidad by auditioning for new members. They newest batch was trained by local dance instructor John Jeremy Ong.

Wilcon Depot broke ground in Brgy. Dusoc on September 11.

Dr. Jose 'Dong' V. Camacho Jr. was elected as University of the Philippines Los Baños Chancellor for the third time--a historic reappointment as he is the first UPLB Chancellor to serve three terms.

ICT Office's Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) was in the works.

Another initiative of Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao, a new Municipal Trial Court Building was inaugurated on September 28. 

Another first: Tourism Office's launching of a tourism coffee table book, titled "A Million Reasons Why Bayambang Is the Place Where the Best Things Happen." 

Bayambang was adjudged to be among the top 5 2026 Most Business-Friendly LGU (Level 1 Municipality category) in the country by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.