Binmaley

The town is thought to be named after the "Binmaley" tribe, the original inhabitants of the area. These tribespeople were known for their fishing skills and agricultural practices.

During the Spanish colonial period, Binmaley became a significant trading center, particularly for salt and fish. The town thrived under Spanish rule. Its economy was fueled by its abundant natural resources.

After the Spanish-American War, Binmaley became part of the American-controlled Philippines and continued its growth as a fishing and agricultural hub.

Today, Binmaley is known for its vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and its delicious bangús (milkfish, C. chanos). The town’s beautiful seaside spots along the Lingayen Gulf, such as Bonuan Beach, attract tourists from all over the Philippines. Binmaley also hosts lively festivals - like the Pista ng Parul (Festival of Lights) - and the Binmaley Fish Festival, celebrating its cultural heritage and local produce. The town is home to historical landmarks such as the Binmaley Church and the Binmaley Municipal Hall, showcasing its rich past.

From January 8–9, 1945, the forces of US General Douglas MacArthur used the town’s beach - designated as “Yellow Beach" - alongside beaches in Lingayen, Dagupan, and San Fabián for amphibious assault operations to liberate Luzon from Japanese occupation during World War II.

The Municipality of Binmaley is located along the western coast of Pangasinan facing the Lingayen Gulf, in between Lingayen and Dagupan.

Binmaley is situated 5.27 kilometres (3.27 mi) from the provincial capital Lingayen, and 225.08 kilometres (139.86 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Poverty incidence of Binmaley

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^{[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]}

The town is famous for its bangus (milkfish) aqua-culture, due to the existence of its numerous fishponds (pokok in the Pangasinan language). However, because of constant siltation over the past several years from mine tailings upstream from Agno River (due to mine operations in neighboring Benguet Province), and the overuse of artificial fish feeds, the bangus industry has suffered from fishkill, fewer viable fishponds and lower harvests. As a result, many formerly productive fishponds have been converted into large commercial and residential lots. This phenomenon is beginning to seriously threaten the unique Binmaley fishpond industry. Current Government action is inadequate due to strong pressures from other competing commercial interests, not to mention fishfeed producers.

Binmaley, is famously known for its "Sigay Festival". The Pangasinan word sigay broadly translates to harvest, or a time to gather the rich yields of the farm, the sea, the ponds and the rivers. It also relates to a contraction of the words silew, meaning light, and gayaga, meaning merriment. It was Mayor Lorenzo "Enzo" Cerezo who pioneered and founded "Sigay Festival".

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public elementary and high schools.^[22] These are Binmaley I Schools District Office, and Binmaley II Schools District Office.

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  The Our Lady of the Purification Parish Church
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  Binmaley Museum
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  Binmaley Presidencia Archived 2013-06-24 at the Wayback Machine
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  Bulwagan ng Sangguniang Bayan at Himpilan ng Pambansang Kapulisan
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  Pamilihang Bayan ng Binmaley
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  Manat river & Gumapos Bridge
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  Aerial View of Binmaley, Pangasinan
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  Near Dagupan Road