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As the vaccination programs of the government became more available to the people in the province of La Union, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) through the leadership of Governor Francisco Emmanuel R. “Pacoy” Ortega III extended assistance for the inclusion of Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) workers in providing them RT-PCR Swab Test & vaccines as they render work in the different offices in PGLU for 20 days.

The Provincial Government of La Union remains proactive in our PDRITR strategy, preparing for the possible surge in cases, especially with the CoViD-19 Delta Variant presence in our neighboring provinces. Furthermore, the PGLU, through the Provincial Health Office, continues to intensify its partnership with the private and public hospitals to scale up efforts in the prevention, detection, and treatment of CoViD-19 cases across the Province.

The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) is committed to promote the welfare of the disadvantaged sector especially the sick and the needy. It is in this context that the PGLU has intensified its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program specifically for our Kaprobinsiaan who are undergoing medical procedures such as chemotherapy and hemodialysis and those who are in crisis due to the death of their loved ones.

Dahil sa pagtutulungan ng Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) at ng private sector partners, patuloy na nabibigyang prayoridad ang mga outbound Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) na mabigyan ng naayon na CoViD-19 Vaccine brand, dahil ito ang isa sa mga specific requirement ng kanilang mga employer sa labas ng bansa.
Kahapon lamang, ika-28 ng Hulyo, 2021, nag-umpisa na ang 2nd batch ng pagbabakuna sa mga outbound OFWs sa Lorma Medical Center, City of San Fernando, La Union. Ayon sa IATF-EID Resolution No. 117, ang mga outbound OFWs na mayroon nang iskedyul ng deployment sa loob ng susunod na apat na buwan, ay pinapayagan nang mabakunahan.
Sa kasalukuyan, 42 outbound OFWs na ang nabakunahan ng PGLU sa Lorma Vaccination Site.
Sa patuloy na pakikipag-ugnayan ng PGLU sa mga pribadong sektor, mas napapabilis ang pag-roll out ng mga bakuna sa probinsya at nabibigyan ng pag-asa ang mga OFWs na makabalik sa bansang kanilang pinagtra-trabahuan.
As of 10AM, July 29, 2021 121,111 na ang nabakunahan sa probinsya ng La Union. 85,578 ang nakatanggap na ng kanilang first dose at 46,932 na ang nakakumpleto ng kanilang bakuna laban sa CoViD-19.
Hangarin ni Gov. Pacoy Ortega na mabigyang proteksyon ang bawat Kaprobinsiaan laban sa CoViD-19.
Naniniwala ang PGLU na muli tayong babangon bilang isang mas matatag na probinsya, kapag #BakunaMuna.

Representing Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III, La Union Provincial Tourism Office (LUPTO) Officer-in-Charge Arthur S. Cortez, Jr., served as one of the panelists to the 9th Virtual Presentation “Kapihan sa New York” (Fiesta Filipinas Part 2) presented by the Fil-Am Press Club of New York, Philippine Consulate General – New York, Philippine Department of Tourism – New York, Philippine Airlines, and Orientours Co., Ltd. on July 28, 2021 via video conferencing.
In his presentation, he highlighted the Province of La Union as a province worth living in to diverse people and communities, stemming from its unique experiences that created a culture of acceptance and tolerance. He shared that La Union as a province is also a tourist-friendly destination as it continues to host a wide array of places, faces, and activities which caters to the desires of tourists.
Mr. Cortez also mentioned that apart from the scenic places and cheerful faces, La Union boasts to be an investment haven. He shared La Union’s rich culture and heritage, as well as its unique gastronomic offerings. As a province formed from the union of ceded lands from its neighboring provinces, La Union has a particular mix of traditions and dishes which genuinely represents Ilocandia.
He assures the Filipino-American community that they can not only invest in the province but also can always Live, Own, Visit, Enjoy and find LOVE and make a home in La Union.

The Provincial Development Council-Executive Committee (PDC-ExeCom) headed by Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III approved the Updated Provincial Commodities Investment Plan to Include Coffee Commodity during its 4th virtual meeting for CY 2021 conducted on July 27, 2021 via video conferencing.

Dr. Eduardo S. Posadas, Provincial Health Officer and Dr. Dan William Dacanay, Vaccination Program Operations Manager of the PHO apprised the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on the new CoViD-19 Delta Variant, Status of CoVid-19 cases and response and the implementation of the vaccination program in the province during the 109th Regular Session of the 22nd Sangguniang Panlalawigan on July 27, 2021. Dr. Posadas informed the Body that the Provincial Government of La Union Provincial Core Team Against CoViD-19 in coordination with the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center and other agencies, immediately developed a Strategic Plan Against CoViD-19 Delta Variant to prepare the province for a worst-case scenario.