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OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF SAN FABIAN
Name of Project
Prepared by:
THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF SAN FABIAN
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN
Republic of the Philippines
Province of Pangasinan
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN FABIAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Preliminaries
Vision
Mission
1. Letter of Intent
2. Site Development/Vicinity Map
3. Right of Way Certification – Municipal Engineer
4. Right of Way Certification – Punong Barangay
5. Program of Works of the Project with detailed Estimates
6. Pre-Feasibility Study of the Project
7. Project Profile
IV. Attachments
Vision
The people of San Fabian are united in their vision, that in
the years to come, San Fabian shall emerge as an agro-
industrial and tourism-oriented city, of self-reliant and
God centered people, with equal social, economic and
political opportunities, led by pro-people and
development oriented leaders, in an atmosphere of
peace, justice and progress.
Mission
The mission of the Municipality of San Fabian is to uplift
the quality of life of its constituents by providing their
basic needs and maintaining the quality of its
environment, to ensure a just humane society through
committed public services and an empowered citizenry
enjoying the fruits of sustainable development in the
years to come.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF SAN FABIAN
You can’t miss the 300 – year old municipality because it is Pagasinan last
frontier going up north to the ilocandias taking the U.S. Army – built Mc-Arthur
Highway.
For some people, San Fabian means White Beach referring to calm, clear
and safe beach resorts found along its shorelines, more famous than the Blue
Beach of Dagupan City or the Red Beach of Lingayen. It is also known as the town
of flowing wells for its seemingly unending gushing artesian wells. Old folks say that
an earthen pot would break when put to fill under the wells’ powerful flow. It is
also known for its abundant fish and the famous homemade “bagoong” which
was then a byword in households throughout Pangasinan and other nearby
provinces
But beneath these epithets alluded to San Fabian is a rich history, etched
in blood of two world wars. Many are not aware of it, but San Fabian has its rightful
place in the pages of historical found in the libraries and archives of the Vatican
and the United States. Historical researchers and history writers like Felix Maramba,
Ambrocio Erfe, Hillarion Cabrera, Galang, Francis Miller and Floro V. Torres. Whose
works are used as references, have noted the role of this town in shaping up, not
only of our national history but also of international developments. This writer
draws heavily from the works of these historians for this paper.
THE NAME. The town was named after saint and martyr, Saint Fabian, the
twentieth pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Papacy and martyrdom do not
necessarily characterize all popes as some were only popes not martyrs. But St.
Fabian enjoys both distinctions, a rare combination of papacy. It was said he was
elected as a Pope with real divine intercession in that a dove flew and rested on
his head just before the electoral event in the conclave called to choose of Pope
Anterus. Pope St. Fabian died a martyr under Emperor Decius’ oppressive reign
on January 20, year 250 and so on this date the town honors him in its annual
patronal and town fiesta.
THE FOUNDING. The town’s history dated as far back as March 23, 1572, a
little over 5 decades after the supposed discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand
Magellan, it started as a small and lowly settlement called “pueblo” by the
Spaniards – one of the many little pueblos which dotted the Lingayen Gulf.
The first resident priest, Fr. Manuel del Rio, officiated in the founding rites.
Unfortunately, during the year (1717), a calamitous flood occurred in Angio (and
there was no Ambuklao and Binga Dams to overflow then!) forcing the transfer of
the town’s seat of government to the present location which is now our
poblacion. The move has its merits: It is on higher grounds and the banks of both
Cayanga and Sinsidokel rivers and Sabangan, a potential port of lively
commerce between Chinese and Filipino traders. Chinese junks carrying precious
cargoes of silk, jewelries and artifacts and “paraos”(paddled big boat) from the
ilocos loaded with “basi”, indigo, woven blankets and sinamay ply the gulf and
make stop overs in Sabangan, Abundant fish and other sea products used to
teem along the gulf and rivers (unitl greed and dynamite snuffed them out) that
our forefather were very much self-sufficient.
THE POBLACION. For the moment, it is not known which was constructed
first, the “municipio” building of the Catholic Church and convent. From all
indications of Spanish priorities, the later probably were first. at any rate, it was in
1860 when the present church and convent were built under the stewardship of
Fr. Ramon Fernandez Made of bricks and mortar, they bore the marks Hispanic
architecture built with Filipino sweat and labor (it is said that hundreds of Filipino
took turns in making rattan canes of the Spanish religious supervising the
construction, the natives worked like carabaos erecting what is now a historical
edifice and landmark of the town. An expert Filipino artisan by name of Francisco
Ferrer, took charge in building the tower said to be one of the few (he was said
to have constructed also the church tower of Calasiao and Lingayen after which
he got killed in a mysterious accident.) The convent was intended to serve as a
hospital or a recuperating center for ailing priests. The churchyard, patio and the
catholic cemetery were walled by bricks in 1870 under the term of Fr. Leoncio
Arones, an oppressive, harsh and arrogant priest He was so ill-tempered that the
natives call him ‘padren borangen’(obstinate priest). The first Filipino priest
assigned in San Fabian was Fr. Domingo de Vera who served in 1899 to 1920.
In 1907, the Manila Railroad Company built the MRR station terminal and
San Fabian became an important trade center in the north as business perked
up. The rail line was extended up to Camp One in Rosario, La Union, passing
through Binday and Alava (Sison). A small railroad station still exists in Binday
today. This line was later abandoned when an extension line was built up to San
Fernando, La Union.
Also in 1930, the present lot occupied by the East Central School was
purchased by the municipal government and the PTA. A schoolhouse was built
here and occupied by primary classes. Don Domingo Alvear was then the town’s
municipal executive.
One of the worst floods that happened in San Fabian was in 1935 during
the administration of Don Quintin Cacapit . The town plaza was submerged in
water and many properties in the poblacion area were destroyed.
The second historical landing occurred during the Second World War,
almost half a century later, when the Japanese Army of Gen Masaharu Homma
– Kamaya and tanaka Brigades –landed at the San Fabian beaches on
December 22, 1941. This was after the Japanese Forces Suffered Heavy losses in
battles with the Philippines Scouts under Gen. Vaughan. Successful in their
campaign, they occupied San Fabian from December 22, 1941 to January 8,
1944. They ran the municipal government with Filipino Officials under Don
Alejandro Caballero.
THE POST-WAR YEARS. The years after the war saw the steady development
and rehabilitation of San Fabian. From the ashes and debris of war, the
indomitable and industrious people of San Fabian, aided initially by the American
Army, slowly rebuilt their ravished town. Schools were re-opened and repaired,
roads were built and trade and commerce resumed. Local government under
the supervision of the PCAU (remember the meaning?) was organized with Mayor
Alejandro Caballero reinstated as the town’s head. American military
establishments like the Base M and the 37th Hospital located in Cayanga helped
in the linking barrio Longos with Poblacion and the other Pangasinan towns with
the northern Luzon towns and Provinces. Later, a Bailey bridge was built to replace
the crude pontoon. The first national cost war election and with it the local
elections was held in 1947 with Don Fermin U. Imbuido elected as municipal
mayor.
Where people can happily live in an environment of peace, security and freedom.
Where people are healthy and strong because they live in clean, pollution free and
wholesome places and surroundings.
Where adequate facilities are available for education, health, tourism, culture, sports,
agriculture, commerce, information technology and other fields that enhance socio-
economic growth.
Where citizens are God-fearing, patriotic, civic-minded, resourceful, and imbued with
values of discipline, honor, duty, unity, and industriousness.
Where public officials are role-models, competent, dedication, honest, and who place
general welfare above their own.
Where public officials are sensitive to the needs of the elderly, the children, the
differently-abled, the poor, and the other disadvantaged sectors in the community.
Where public officials have a vision, are pro-active, and capable of developing the
town’s potential for cityhood in the future.
Where justice and rule of law prevail over guns, gold and influence, and where law
enforcers and citizines work hand-in- hand in improving peace and order in the
community.
Where good old customs and traditions are revived and maintained, human rights
respected, and citizens” ideas heard regardless of belief and status in the community.
Republic of the Philippines
Province of Pangasinan
Municipality of San Fabian
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Tel. #: (075) 633-3990
Email:sanfabianpangasinan@yahoo.com/web:sanfabian.gov.ph
PROJECT PROFILE
TITLE OF THE PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD IN
SUPPORT TO THE DRIED FISH INDUSTRY (“TUYO”)
The construction of road leading to the dried fish industry is an important factor
in the growth and development of the municipality. Better road infrastructures
does not only provide easy transport of dried fish products (“tuyo” in local
dialect) and services but it facilitates faster movement of people in the
barangay to go about their daily business and thus ultimately promote change
in the locality. However, most access roads in the locality are narrow, not
paved with concrete and if paved, needs rehabilitation/improvement to
increase its load bearing capacity. The road conditions deteriorate further
during continuous rains. This limits accessibility of goods and services which
affects the local economy in terms of high cost of production, high cost of
transportation and lost opportunities for growth and development. The
rehabilitation, improvement or concrete paving of local roads will lead to the
improvement of the quality of life in the barangay.
GOAL
C. Target Beneficiaries
Direct Beneficiaries
Residents = 3,178
Fisherfolks and Tuyo makers = 150
Indirect Beneficiaries
Investors
Tourist
E. Project Partners
Various sectors in the community are expected to play active roles in all stages
of implementation of the project to ensure its success. Specifically the project
proponents and partners are expected to have the following roles:
LGU Level
Barangay Level
The total length of the ROLLIT project is more than 2000 meters with no gravel
to partially graveled roads and cemented roads in some areas. Some has a
flat topography which has badly to fair road conditions. The proposed
construction of the access road is neither susceptible to natural hazard nor
will it disturb historical and monumental markers.
Pre-Implementation Stage
Implementation Stage
Post-Implementation Stage
The Local Government Unit of San Fabian will be the main proponent in the
management of the project. The Municipal Engineer Office will provide the
technical capability to implement, supervise and monitor the project in
coordination with the Provincial Engineer Office and other subproject
partners. The Barangay Council and/or CVO will be in-charge of traffic
management, peace and order, once the project starts. The LGU-
Barangay Council Project Implementation Team will be tasked to supervise,
evaluate and render decisions to any problem arising during
implementation.
IV. PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY
Approved by:
CERTIFICATION
This is certify that the construction and improvement of the road in support
to the dried fish industry (“tuyo”) here in San Fabian, Pangasinan is funded by
the Department of Trade and Industry.
This is to certify further that there are no issues related to the site/land title,
including settlers thereon and right-of-way acquisition.
CONSTANTE B. AGBAYANI
Municipal Mayor
Republic of the Philippines
Province of Pangasinan
Municipality of San Fabian
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Tel. #: (075) 633-3990
Email:sanfabianpangasinan@yahoo.com/web:sanfabian.gov.ph
CERTIFICATION
This is certify that the construction and improvement of the road in support
to the dried fish industry (“tuyo”) here in San Fabian, Pangasinan is funded by the
Department of Trade and Industry.
This is to certify further that no double funding is allocated for same project.
CONSTANTE B. AGBAYANI
Municipal Mayor