PGLU for Container Gardening, Ensures Food Security

During the 96th Regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the members approved SP Ordinance no. 292-2021, requiring all Punong Barangays of the province to include container gardening among their urban agriculture programs enjoining all households in their area of responsibility for food sustainability.
Board Member Geraldine R. Ortega President of Liga ng mga Barangay- La Union Chapter and author of the ordinance said that while the impacts of CoViD-19 are still felt, the Province of La Union is now faced with the challenge on how to make nutritious food available and accessible to every household’s table to avoid hunger and food insufficiency.
According to BM Ortega, the major travel restrictions and community lockdown had caused the closures of many businesses and loss of employment, livelihood and reduction of income, thus reducing food availability and leaving the poor at risk of hunger and malnutrition. “Through the practice of urban gardening, you have direct choice over what you grow and eat, and you’ll be able to provide yourself with a stable and healthy food supply,” she added.
Another objective of the ordinance is to convince the people to contribute in improving the supply of organically produced crops in the province and help generate additional income.
Container gardening also helped beautify and keep the surroundings clean with the use of recycled containers instead of dumping the same in the garbage sites.

CoViD-19 Case Bulletin as of June 7, 2021, 11:00 PM

We all have a shared responsibilty to prevent all worst possible outcomes. Let’s work together, Kaprobinsiaan.
As of June 7, 2021, 11:00 PM, we recorded 9 recoveries. Through our extensive contact tracing and targeted testing efforts, the province has yielded 19 new confirmed CoViD-19 cases.
We must work together to protect each other. Stay SAFER #WithUs.

PGLU Releases Advisory No. 47

With mass gatherings proven as sources of virus superspreaders, the Provincial Government of La Union releases Advisory No. 47 Intensifying Regulation/Prohibition of Holding of Activities as Sources of Virus Superspreaders.

PGLU Celebrates Arbor Day 2021

Amidst the CoViD -19 pandemic, the Provincial Government of La Union through the Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO) remains steadfast in fulfilling its role as environmental initiator by conducting Bamboo Planting activity in observance of the La Union Arbor Day on June 7, 2021 along river bank at Bucayab, Bauang, La Union where 75 propagules were planted.
La Union Arbor Day was declared through Provincial Ordinance No. 034-2012, An Act Declaring and Fixing the first Monday of June every year as the Arbor Day of Tree Planting in La Union. The activity was done in collaboration with the Municipal and Barangay Local Government Unit as well as the Quarry permit Holders of Bauang, La Union. Said activity was attended by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Nancy Corazon M. Bacurnay and Bauang Mayor Menchie C. Lomboy-De Guzman.

PCTAC, Governor’s Cabinet Meets

Gov Pacoy reiterated the need to continuously get in touch with component LGUs of La Union to ensure timely response and support of the provincial government, as he convened the joint meeting of the Provincial Core Team Against CoViD-19 (PCTAC) and the Governor’s Cabinet on June 7, 2021.
Few participants joined the Governor at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol, while others joined via video conferencing.
As Sectoral Heads presented updates & accomplishments, Gov Pacoy emphasized the need to strengthen coordination with their municipal/city counterparts to identify immediate needs and for PGLU’s course of action as enabler of these LGUs.
Updates on La Union’s COVID response and the vaccination program were also presented.

PGLU Releases Advisory No. 45

Kaprobinsiaan, here is the amended guidelines on the operations of Dive Establishments and Liveaboard Dive Boats to ensure safety while we augment efforts to promote the recovery of tourism and diving industry.

MSGC CELEBRATES 4 YEARS OF ADOPT AN AGRI-TOURISM SITE PROJECT

In commemoration of the Adopt an Agri-Tourism Site Project, the Multi-Sectoral Governance Council together with their former Chairperson, Geraldine Ortega, and Governor Pacoy Ortega, visits the MSGC’s first adopted site – the Freedom Park. Through the MSGC’s efforts, the Freedom Park was renovated and restored last 2017.
During their celebration, the group visited the Bani Trees they planted 4 years ago and discussed plans moving forward in terms of supporting the Province become the Heart of Agri-Tourism in Northern Luzon by 2025. During their discussion, the Governor highlighted that transformative governance is a shared pursuit of the government and the private sector which was represented by the MSGC. He then expressed his gratitude to the group for their dedication and commitment in helping build a Stronger La Union.

AGLAUN, OTHER LU ARTISTS FEATURED IN “MY CITY, MY SM, MY ART” BOOK

The works of the Artists Guild of La Union (AGLaUn) and notable visual artists from the province were featured in the SM’s art book compilation entitled “My City, My SM, My Art.” Launched during this year’s National Arts Month, the book is a compilation of the three-year art campaign with dynamic activities held in malls around the country.

The sample works of AGLaUn and La Union artists join the featured paintings and visual art creations of excelling and emerging artists in the country. Their artworks which highlighted the sacred arts tradition of La Union are only a few of the main attractions during the 2017 exhibit held at Rosales, Pangasinan. Exhibits held around the country have shown how contemporary artists bring to life new creations in the new century. Some of the most prominent personalities in La Union visual art scene who were featured include Rodel Rillera, Alger Guevarra, Cesar “Ciano” Dumo, Valen Valero and Ric Ico.