Balungao Pangasinan Philippines

The peace and order of the town is also one of the major concerns of the LGU.  Other than the usual duties of the Balungao’s Finest, tourist police are installed in the town’s tourism hub. The deployment of Tourist Police at the Mt. Balungao Hot and Cold Springs is to give assurance to tourists of their safety in and out ... Read More »

The existence of the Mt. Balungao Hot and Cold Springs created the identity of the town of Balungao.  Its lush virgin forest is now considered as a biodiversity creating a habitat for eagles, forest lizards and differ species of small birds and butterflies.  Hence, Mt. Balungao is protected and developed by the Municipal Tourism Office (MTO), making sure that the ... Read More »

The development of the child starts from his upbringing at home coupled with the academic wisdom that every educational institution inculcates.  Mayor Philipp Peralta does not believe in ignorance considering that public elementary and high schools offer free education for all.              As part of Mayor Peralta’s personal commitment to alleviate the condition of every school child, school supplies are ... Read More »

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Part of the Filipino culture adopted by every Local Government Unit is the annual fiesta of the town.   Every March, the Municipal Government in cooperation with the Barangay Offices and the private sector undertakes the preparation of the weeklong celebration to commemorate the feast of Saint Joseph.              This is the time where people get together to watch the much-awaited ... Read More »

Mt. Balungao’s woodland consists of vast hectares of forest reserves, not counting the trees that are being protected in the lowland areas.  Mayor Philipp Peralta launched a campaign for environmental protection and development starting from the massive cleaning of the Municipal ground, parks and market.  Being an advocate of the Clean Air Act (RA 8749), he started with the Non-Smoking ... Read More »

 It is the commitment of the Office of the Mayor and the Municipal Health Office to provide quality health service and assistance most especially to those who are burdened by the cost of treatment and health care.     PhilHealth duly accredits the Municipal Health Center of Balungao.  Patients who are insured under PhilHealth may now enjoy the benefits of ... Read More »

   The Agbayani Dam was first rehabilitated in 2008.  The base work for its rehabilitation was prepared by reorganizing the members and officers of the farmers-irrigators-beneficiaries of the Dam.  Although this dam is located in Brgy. Decreto, of the town of Umingan, the beneficiaries are the farmers of Balungao.  The dredging of its waterbed and bank support was completed in ... Read More »

  Barangays within lowland areas were highly affected by flooding, heavy rains and super typhoons.  Riverbanks have eroded and washed out by the overflowing rivers also destroying barangay roads and farmlands.  These incidents have greatly affected the productivity of the local farmers and their lives as well.               The Local Government Unit (LGU), through the initiative of Mayor Philipp ... Read More »

 Farm To Market Roads (FMR) Project             The construction of every farm to market road is the Municipality of Balungao’s priority.  The main objective of this project is not only to give access to easier routes in the delivery of farm products but also to bring convenience to the residents.  Far-flung Barangays now enjoy asphalt or concrete paved roads, thus ... Read More »