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The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Committee on Education headed by Board Member (BM) Cynthia Bacurnay conducted a committee hearing on July 21, 2022 at the SP Building, City of San Fernando, La Union. The discussion revolved on possible legislative measures that may arise from the case of John Rosaldo, a nursing graduate from Lorma Colleges who went viral on social media after his sibling posted about him being deprived of his privilege to march on stage during his graduation day last June 23 due to unprocessed graduation fee.

Ensuring the implementation of enacted ordinances in the Province, the Committee on Ways and Means chaired by Board Member Victor I. Rivera conducted a Legislative Consultation with the members of the Local Finance Committee (LFC) on July 21, 2022 as an initiative of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to ensure that the SP members are all aware of the execution of the current programs, projects, and activities that the province is currently conducting in connection with the realm of the said Committee and the possible legislative needs of its partner departments that may be incorporated in the making of the Executive and Legislative Agenda.

In line with Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David’s P.U.S.O. Agenda in providing Universal Access to Basic Needs including Medical and Health Services, Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) Public Health Unit headed by Dr. Zenserly D. Pagaduan convened with the Local Chief Executives (LCE) and Municipal Health Officers (MHO) of Bacnotan, San Juan and San Gabriel on July 21-22, 2022.

Following Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David’s P.U.S.O. Agenda on the Orderly, Sustainable, and Resilient Component LGUs and Barangays, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) together with all the Local DRRM Officers from the 20 component Local Government Units (LGU) of the La Union, convened for a courtesy call and meeting with the lady governor on July 19, 2022 at the La Union Peace, Order and Safety (LUPOS) Emergency Operation Center Building.

Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David assured to uphold the welfare and interest of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the province by giving them equal opportunities and support in the mainstream society during the celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week held on July 19, 2022 at the Municipal Hall of Bagulin, La Union.

To improve the current health situation in La Union, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Eduardo S. Posadas provided an update on the current trends of COVID-19 cases and the epidemic risk level of the province to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members during their 3rd Regular Session on July 19, 2022.

Aiming to establish the Elyukano Center for Ilokano Studies in the province, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of the Province of La Union has approved a resolution that authorizes Gov. Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU).

Gov. Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David leads the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) continues to strengthen #LaUnionPROBINSYAnihan in the education sector through the distribution of laptops and tablets for close to 20 public school teachers in the Municipality of Pugo, La Union.