Author: Jerome Marzan

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.

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.

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.