The primary concern of the LGU is the health of the majority. The Municipal Health Office has set sights to provide a more comprehensive health service to their patients. Its expansion has provided more space not only to visiting patients but to health providers as well. It also serves as a lying-in clinic for maternity patients and their newborn babies. ... Read More »
Activities & Developments
Social Welfare Services
The welfare of the public is still the paramount concern of the Local Government, giving utmost importance to the best interests of women, children and youth, needs of the elderly, and assistance to impoverished citizens. Other than the assistance provided by the Office of the Municipal Mayor and the Office of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office ... Read More »
Tourism And Tourism Development
The Balungao Hot and Cold Springs is the treasure of the town of Balungao. As the LGU recognized its potential for economic growth, other adventure amenities were constructed in addition to the existing pools of hot and cold springs. This paradigm shift has unpredictably highlighted the local government’s resource and became its prevalent source of income. For the year ... Read More »
General Services
Over the past two years, it is the commitment of the present administration to bring improved service to the people. The “No Lunch Break” policy aims to serve the public even during lunch hour, which may be convenient to the working class. The Local Government of Balungao has also developed a scheme to encourage farmers or interested parties ... Read More »
Social Welfare Services
One of the LGU’s interests is the welfare of the public. Together with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), services for Children are provided, from Day Care Services, Supplemental Feeding, Children Assistance such as Victims of Crime and Abuse and Senior Citizens’ benefits. Adults, most especially the disadvantaged also benefitted from the program by providing them with ... Read More »
General Services
After the landscaping of the Municipal Auditorium Park, additional jobs were created for its maintenance and continuous development. It is one of the major projects pertaining to the preservation of landmarks and remnants of the past administrations. It is an ambiance created for relaxation and recreation. The constructed Concrete Line Canals at Barangay Poblacion, particularly, the Don Calixto ... Read More »
Peace And Order
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 »
Tourism And Tourism Development
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 »
Education And Educational Reforms
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 »
Culture And Sports
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 »