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By: Shairalene B. Guerrero, PIO | Photos By: Sonny Buenaventura and Office of the Provincial Strategy | Date: July 26, 2021
The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) continues to advance its strategic performance after the conduct of its 2021 2nd Quarter Strategy Review through video conference on July 26, 2021.
Present in the event were Gov. Francisco Emmanuel βPacoyβ R. Ortega III, Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) led by executive director Mr. Christian P. Zaens, the La Union Multi-Sectoral Governance Council (MSGC) headed by Chairman Brennus H. Paragas, as well as all the 30 department and unit heads, and Chief of Hospitals.
The department and unit heads presented their respective office accomplishments and status of the Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) or strategic commitments. Almost all offices are on track with their set targets with minimal to no delays with their strategic commitments.
Meanwhile, the status of the Provinceβs Agri- Tourism scorecard shows that 39% indicators were on target, 44% on track, and 17% are expected to have movements by the third quarter or end of the year.
The accomplishments on strategic communications were also presented. Among the highlights are the sustained Stronger La Union News for broadcast media, launching of the #OneKaprobinsiaan News and #AgreeSaAgri campaign for social media.
Apart from these, MSGC Chairman Paragas also presented the accomplishments of the MSGC to include the conduct of regular meetings, attendance to PGLU activities, the commemoration of the Freedom Park, and the Arbor Day Tree planting activity.
Lastly, the governance outreach activities of the Governor were also presented. In his speech, ISA Executive Director Zaens gave his praises to the Provincial Government for its strong performance and for putting premium on performance management. At the same time, he took notice of the significant improvements and achievements as presented by the different offices.
On the other hand, Gov. Pacoy Ortega extended his appreciation to the ISA and emphasized that improvement and advancement never stops. βWe must keep on finding ways to produce the best possible output using the limited time we are given. We work hard and regroup. We assess how we performed and do the necessary recalibrations to move forward. We do these things repeatedly until we reach the future that we aspire for,β he said.
Moving forward, the Provincial Government sets its eyes to the PGS Institutionalization Stage and looks to elevate its performance in order to attain its set targets and make positive impact among its people. All these are done as it inche closer to achieving its vision of becoming "The Heart of Agri β Tourism in Northern Luzon by 2025".
