Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco visited La Union to launch the Philippine Experience Program (PEP): Culture, Heritage, and Arts Caravan in Region 1 on March 20, 2024. The initiative aims to expand the concept to cover all regions of the country, diversifying cultural tourism offerings, equalizing opportunities, and supporting the preservation of heritage and artistic resources.
In the continuous efforts of the Provincial Government of La Union headed by Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David, the province launched the Fisheries Refugia and awards the Linak ken Daluyon 2024: Marine Protected Area (MPA) at the Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center (La Union Convention Center), Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union on March 19, 2024 as part of the celebration of #AyatFest2024: 174 Years of Celebrating Love, Celebrating yoUnity.
#LaUnionPROBINSYAnihan was showcased and embodied once again through this year’s La Union BASAnihan: Kwento ng La Union, a simultaneous reading activity on March 18, 2024, as part of the province’s celebration of its 174th Founding Anniversary.
As the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Chairperson in Region 1, Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David attended the RPOC Youth Summit dubbed as “Elevate. Engage. Empower. Youth Pioneers Shaping Peace and Development with the primary purpose of formulating the Peace and Order Youth Development Action Plan for Region 1 on March 14-15, 2024 at the La Union Convention Center, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union.
As she celebrated her 27th birthday on March 14, 2024, Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David brought a total of 174 learners from different elementary schools of La Union to the MV Doulos Hope International Floating Bookfair to give them a unique out-of-classroom learning experience and to further kindle their love for reading.
La Union unfolds another step towards becoming the Heart of Agri-Tourism in Northern Luzon by 2025 on March 12, 2024, as the Kabulig Farmers Association in Lettac Sur, Santol, La Union received the Kabulig Sweet Potato and Banana Processing Center Project in a turn over ceremony led by Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David. A blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony took place before the turnover that marked the inauguration of the processing facility.
Armed with sportsmanship, camaraderie, and social responsibility, various Uniformed Personnel, and Shooting Professionals and Enthusiasts participated in this year’s Ayat Fest: the 174th Founding Anniversary of La Union through the recently concluded Governor’s Cup Shoot Fest 2.0, Philippine Practical Shooting Association (PPSA) Sanctioned Level 2 Shoot for a Cause, on March 8-10, 2024 at Naguituban, San Juan, La Union.
KaPROBINSYAnihan cooking prowess took the spotlight in the Mangan Festival on March 8, 2024, while basket craftsmanship was showcased in the Sisidlan: Basket Weaving Competition on March 15, 2024 which were both parts of the Saluad La Union para Serbisio, Agri-Turismo, Lako ken Oportunidad (SaLU-SALO) at the Mabanag Grounds, Barangay II, City of San Fernando, La Union as part of the 174th La Union Founding Anniversary Celebration.
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