PRC La Union Chapter Aligns with the PGLU Strategy

In an effort to align their chapter plan to the Provincial Government’s strategy, Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III was invited to present during the PRC La Union Chapter Development Workshop on May 21, 2021 via online conference.
Gov. Pacoy cascaded the Stronger La Union Strategy and proposed programs that the organization can adopt to complement the Province’s strategic objectives and enable efficient utilization of resources. He also emphasized that governance is a shared responsibility and the Province cannot succeed without the collaboration of all stakeholders. Gov. Pacoy stated, “Your effort to align your organizational strategy to the Province’s Stronger La Union Strategy will surely be a game-changer as we both carry out our shared principle of uplifting the quality of lives of the people.“
Moving forward, the PRC shall craft their strategy and shall continue to collaborate with the PGLU in order to propel the Province to greater heights and build a #StrongerLaUnion.

PGLU EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES, BRINGS VACCINE INFORMATION TO UPLAND BARANGAYS

The Advocacy, Demand Generation, and Social Mobilization Group (ADGSMG) of the CoViD-19 Vaccination Program Task Force (CVP-TF) in partnership with the La Union Medical Society (LUMS) and the Burgos Municipal Health Office (MHO) converges with the Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) of the Municipality of Burgos to increase the vaccine uptake in the uplands.
The ADGSMG held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the BHWs of the twelve (12) barangays in Burgos today, May 21, 2021. The goal of the FGD is to empower our health leaders to make informed decisions and educate them about the CoViD-19 vaccines so they can empower the Kaprobinsiaan in every barangay.
To directly answer the queries of the BHWs, the ADGSMG also invited LUMS Incoming President Dr. Guilvic Tirso Aspiras. Dr. Aspiras emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated to protect the entire community.
As of May 20, 2021, 22,210 individuals from Priority Groups A1 and A2 have received their first dose of CoViD-19 vaccine in the Province of La Union.
The CVP-TF continues to champion data-driven approaches in communicating the CoViD-19 Vaccination Program – Bakuna Muna.
𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗴 #𝗕𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗮.

LU TOURISM TO REOPEN; RE-ORIENTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS HELD

Guidelines, protocols, and requirements for tourism reopening was discussed during the re-orientation and dialogue with the Local Government Units (LGUs) and industry stakeholders of La Union on May 21, 2021 via video conferencing. Salient provisions of Sangguniang Panlalawigan Ordinance No. 289-2021 imposing mandatory compliance with the minimum public health standards and institutionalizing registration to the NAPANAM System were also clarified.

La Union Environmental Management Coordinators Meets

Environmental Management Coordinators (EMC) of La Union convene on May 21, 2021 via video conferencing to present their accomplishment reports on solid waste management, forest resources and services management, and participation on environmental calendar of activities of the component local government units and the Provincial Government – Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO).

The said meeting was presided by Senior Environmental Management Specialist EnP. Shereal M. Catbagan of PG-ENRO. Science Research Specialist Engr. Joven Barcelo of the Department of Science and Technology – Central Office was invited to serve as resource speaker on Waste Analysis and Characterization Study. The team from Smart-GreenTec Phils also presented their company technology on waste-to-energy headed by Mr. Voltair Arroyo, Director of Smart-GreenTec Phils.

LUPJ Conducts Small Scale Tilapia Farming Seminar

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿. In its quest to attain the strategic alignment to the Transformative Governance Roadmap of the Province of La Union, the La Union Provincial Jail (LUPJ) in coordination with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist Office conducted a Small Scale Tilapia Farming Seminar on May 20 and 21, 2021. A total of 26 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) attended the said seminar where they acquired knowledge and skills necessary in raising small scale tilapia farming which they can use upon their reintegration to the society. A total of 200 tilapia fingerlings are now being raised at the fishpond of the LUPJ and being maintained by selected PDL.

CoViD-19 Case Bulletin as of May 20, 2021, 8:00 PM

Stay strong, La Union! Together, we can stop the spread of CoViD-19.
As of May 20, 2021, 8:00 PM, we recorded 40 recoveries. Through our extensive contact tracing and targeted testing efforts, the province has yielded 41 new confirmed CoViD-19 cases.
We must work together to protect each other. Stay SAFER #WithUs

PDC Meets for Full Council Meeting

In the face of COVID-19 pandemic, the Provincial Development Council (PDC) remains steadfast in fulfilling its role as the province’s primary development planning body. The PDC conducted its First Full Council Meeting for CY 2021 on May 20, 2021 via video conferencing.

Included in the discussion was the ratification of the approved CY 2021 PDC Executive Committee Resolutions concerning the Updated Strategic Map of the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU); CY 2021 Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) numbers 1 and 2; and the Enhanced La Union Road Network Development Plan (LuRNDP) CY 2021-2025. The Council approved the third Supplemental AIP for CY 2021 and CY 2022 AIP of the PGLU, which both include COVID-19 response, recovery and rehabilitation and other priority programs, projects and activities aligned with the strategic focus to establish La Union as a Safe, Secure, Self-sufficient and Sustainable Province. Finally, the Actual Site Monitoring Report of the PGLU was presented in the meeting.

While the fight against CoVid-19 continues, the PDC remains committed to ensure that priority PPAs are delivered to improve the quality of lives of our Kaprobinsiaans.