Activities & Developments

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 »

  With the help of the European Union through  FAO and LGU Balungao, programs for the Increase in Rice Yield and Productivity through the Promotion of Small Scale Irrigation and Integrated Crop Management System in Rainfed Areas have been provided to qualified beneficiaries  all throughout Balungao. Farmers Field School with emphasis on Palay Check has been conducted coupled with the distribution of ... Read More »

  As part of the assistance to local farmers, the Department of Agriculture through the Municipal Agriculturist’s  Office implemented programs to enhance productivity in the distribution  of certified and hybrid vegetable seeds and other seeds with subsidy. To enhance productivity, Fertilizers and Pumps and Engines with complete accessories were distributed to qualified farmers of selected Barangays. The acquisition of Tractors and repair ... Read More »

  With the help of the Department of Labor and Employment, jobs have been provided through the Emergency Employment Program. Further, DOLE’s assistance went as far as the distribution of squash seeds and fertilizer for the Squash Production Project to compliment the Squash Canton Noodles Production of the Women of MARESMA Cooperative and the DAR. The potential of the Tupig ... Read More »

The topmost priority among all basic services provided b y the Municipality are lodged under the health services program. Other than the improvement of the facilities, health care programs are carefully implemented for the wellness of pregnant women and their unborn child by administering tetanus toxoid plus and iron and are given access to maternal health care. Around 452 pregnant mothers ... Read More »

    Social Welfare Services that provide assistance to our needy elders, pre-schoolers, sick persons and the bereaved, are undertaken by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office and the Office of the Mayor through comprehensive programs such as Children’s welfare and protection, Older Persons’ Welfare, Persons with Disability, Emergency Shelter Assistance for calamity victims, Aid to individuals in crisis ... Read More »