Pangasinan is rewriting its narrative — emerging not just as a province of promise, but as a symbol of modern, inclusive, and sustainable progress.
At the helm of this transformation is Gov. Ramon V. Guico III, whose administration has redefined public service by turning numbers into life-changing impact.
And the numbers don’t lie.
Health Care
Over one million Pangasinenses have accessed free medical care and financial support through the PhilHealth Konsulta and GUICOnsulta programs. In just two years, 48 new pieces of medical equipment were acquired, and 1,459 health professionals joined the frontlines to serve communities better.
From the coastlines to the uplands, healthcare is now within reach for the indigent Pangasinenses.
Dialysis centers have opened in Alaminos City and Lingayen, with two more underway in Bayambang and Mangatarem. The province now operates 33 dialysis machines, and by late 2025, the Umingan Super Community Hospital will open its doors. New facilities are also being developed in Tayug and Dasol towns
Infrastructure is the backbone of progress—and Pangasinan is building a strong one. With P1.5 billion in completed projects, including roads, bridges, flood controls, hospitals, and solar-powered streetlights, the future is both bright and secure.
PLEX, Education And Other Guico Programs
The crown jewel is the P34-billion Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX), a 42.76-kilometer stretch that will slash travel time between Lingayen and Binalonan from over two hours to just 30 minutes.
Education is also thriving. At the Pangasinan Polytechnic College (PPC), 700 scholars are receiving free, quality instruction. TESDA-certified programs and plans for two new campuses, plus a School of Medicine, will ensure education to reach all corners of the province.
Pangasinan is also going green. Through the Green Canopy Program, more than 400,000 trees have been planted. The Cayanga Eco Park in Bugallon stands as a living testament to sustainability.
Once again, Pangasinan is making waves as the salt capital of the Philippines. The 473-hectare Pangasinan Salt Center in Bolinao is reviving the industry, creating jobs, and boosting agricultural-grade salt production.
The province is also attracting clean energy investments, with eight solar companies and San Miguel Corporation setting up shop, proof of Pangasinan’s growing economic power.
Social services continue to reach those most in need. Programs like the Meals on Wheels, Libreng Sakay, and emergency relief efforts are serving thousands across the province. The First Spouses League, led by First Lady Maan Guico, extends this care to even the most remote barangays.
For persons with disabilities, 906 wheelchairs, 100 hearing aids, and 54 prostheses have been distributed, changing lives one smile, one sound, one step at a time.
In agriculture, over 235,000 farming supplies have helped 54 cooperatives and nearly 1,500 farmers double their yields. Livestock and dairy farming are booming, with goats, buffalo, and cows steadily increasing, and dairy production now at 100 liters per day.
To secure the province’s food future, the P238-million Bangus Breeding and Hatchery Project is underway, while 221 sets of fishing equipment have been distributed to 45 fisherfolk groups.
Peace and safety remain top priorities. Crime rates have dropped significantly, from 4,082 cases in 2022 to 2,962 in 2024. Drug rehab efforts are working, and the Pangasinan Provincial Jail has been declared drug-free.
These efforts have not gone unnoticed. Pangasinan earned the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance and was nationally awarded as a “Kampeon sa Kalusugan sa mga Komunidad.”
Cultural pride is thriving, too. The newly-opened Banaan Provincial Museum and the colorful Pistay Dayat 2024 festival attracted thousands of tourists from around the world.
The province also has the PangaSine which is in its second year. There is also the Ponsia, aimed to create heirloom dishes and recognize talents of locals chefs.
Job creation is surging, with over 12,374 local and overseas jobs generated—surpassing Gov. Guico’s 10,000-job goal. Within the provincial government, a total of 559 employees earned permanent status, and were promoted—some after decades of loyal service.
With a projected budget of P7.1 billion for 2025, Pangasinan is just getting started.
From the rise of a new 11-story Capitol tower and convention center to its bold vision as the future “Singapore of the North,”
Pangasinan’s transformation is more than a promise. Under Governor Guico’s leadership, it’s a living, thriving blueprint of what visionary, data-driven governance can truly achieve. ( PIMRO)
