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The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) through the Provincial Government – Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) inaugurated LGU-Sto. Tomas Sanitary Landfill Facility Facility located at Brgy. Namonitan, Sto. Tomas, La Union on June 25, 2021.

To achieve one of the key objectives in attaining herd immunity across the province, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) strengthens its partnership with the La Union Medical Society (LUMS) to support the #BakunaMuna Vaccination operations.
Members of said organization are tapped to aid in the screening process of Kaprobinsiaan from Priority Groups A1-A3, before they get their CoViD-19 Vaccine Jab.
Collaboration between the government and the private sector is vital in implementing a successful vaccination program. PGLU continues to strengthen its relations and collaboration with different stakeholders so that together we can rise above the pandemic and work towards the brighter days we aim to see.

The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) through the Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO) celebrates World Environment Day and Philippine Environment Month with the theme “”Sama-samang Pagkilos, Sama-samang Paghilom, Ikaw, Ako, Tayo ang Kalikasan” on June 24, 2021 (Thursday) through a duathlon (cycling and running) competition among PGLU employees.

The activity was conducted at the Poro Point Baywalk with a total distance of 18.8 kilometers which consists of three (3) lapse of cycling and one (1) lapse of running. Thirteen individuals from various offices participated in the activity.

All of the participants received a bamboo tumbler. The champion for men and women categories received a cash award of Php 5,000.00, the 1st runner-up received Php 3,000.00, and the 2nd runner-up received Php 1,000.00 each.

In the men’s category, Mr. Warren Casil of PDRRMO won first place followed by Mr. Roland Faminialagao of PPDO at second place, and Mr. Ronald Talagtag of PDRRMO at third place.

In women’s category, the champion was Ms. Gezelle Butola of OPAG, followed by Ms. Mariella Guray of OPG, and Ms. Marian Carino of SP.

The said activity aims to raise environmental consciousness and instill participation or collective action from individuals which will eventually result in an impactful contribution towards environmental protection. The bamboo tumbler aims to symbolize shifting from old habits into eco-friendly choices such as single-use to reusable items and purchasing environment-friendly products.

Upang tuloy-tuloy at mas mabilis ang pagbabakuna ng mga indibidwal na kabilang sa A1 (mga frontliners) A2 (Senior Citizens) at A3 (mga may co-morbidities) priority groups, pormal na inilunsad ang dalawa (2) pang mega vaccination sites sa Probinsya ng La Union, ngayong araw na matatagpuan sa La Union Medical Center (LUMC) at Bacnotan District Hospital. (BCDH)
Sa kasalukuyan, mayroon ng tatlong (3) mega vaccination sites sa probinsiya. Bawat vaccination site ay may nakatalagang maayos na vaccine stations upang mas mapadali ang proseso ng pagbabakuna ng mga kaprobinsiaan. Higit pa riyan, mayroon ring maayos na ventilation sa loob ng nasabing mga pasilidad upang masiguro ang kaligtasan ng mga mamamayan lalong-lalo na ang mga senior citizens at ang may mga comorbidities. Handa naman ang Provincial Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) katuwang ang Provincial Health Office (PHO) sa pagtatalaga ng kanilang emergency vehicles. Mas pinaigting rin ng Provincial Government Strategic Communications Team ang pamamahagi ng communication materials ukol sa kahalagahan ng pagbabakuna.
Bawat mega vaccination site sa lalawigan ay mayroong catchment areas. Ang Mega Vaccination Site na matatagpuan sa Fr. Burgos Gym, Saint Louis College, City of San Fernando, La Union ay may kakayahang bakunahan ang mga prayoridad na indibidwal mula sa City of San Fernando at mga bayan ng Bauang, Naguilian, Bagulin at Burgos.
Maaari namang mabakunahan sa La Union Medical Center, Agoo, La Union ang mga A1, A2, at A3 priority groups mula sa mga karatig bayan sa timog na bahagi ng probinsya.
Ang mga residente naman mula sa San Juan at lahat ng LGUs sa hilagang La Union, na kabilang sa priority groups, ay maaring mabakunahan sa Bacnotan District Hospital.
Katuwang ng PGLU sa #BakunaMuna Vaccination Program ang mga Local Government Units (LGUs), Department of Health (DOH) at iba pang pribadong sektor.

The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), through the leadership of Gov. Pacoy Ortega, continues with the #StrongerTies series. Last Wednesday, June 23, 2021, PGLU converges with the Local Government of Naguilian headed by Mayor Nieri T. Flores and Vice Mayor Reynaldo J. Flores.
During the discussion, concerns in the fields of health, agriculture, economy, tourism, and the environment, among others, were raised among the group. To address these, the PGLU supplied insights and action plans to be undertaken to assist LGU Naguilian.
Collaboration is integral in achieving a #StrongerLaUnion. Hence, Gov. Pacoy is persistent in conducting dialogue with component LGU officials.
The Stronger Ties program of the Provincial Government shall be an avenue to converge with the province’s governance partners as we work towards building a Province Worth Living In.

The Provincial Solid Waste Management Board (PSWMB) convenes on June 23, 2021 (Wednesday) via videoconferencing to discuss the status of solid waste management program in La Union, review the draft ordinance on the prohibition of single-use plastic in La Union, present the proposed special waste management system and updates on the waste-to-energy projects in La Union.

Chairperson of the Provincial Solid Waste Management Board, Governor Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III presided over the meeting. Members of the board were mayors of component city & municipalities, representatives of 1st and 2nd district of La Union, Chairman of Sangguniang Panlalawigan on Committee on Environment and Energy, Chairman of Sangguniang Panlalawigan on Committee on Health, Provincial Health Officer, Provincial General Services Officer, Provincial Engineer, Provincial Budget Officer, Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator, DENR-Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer, DOST Provincial Director, DTI Provincial Director, La Union Police Provincial Office Provincial Director, DMMMSU President, CHED Regional Director, Chairman of the Board of La Union Vibrant Women, Inc, HMDC Manager, and President of Junkshop Association of City of San Fernando.

Highlights of the meeting were the accomplishments on the “SoLUsyon sa PoLUsyon” strategic initiative of the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU).

A total of 15 sanitary landfill facilities or 75% of the total number of component LGUs already have their own sanitary landfill facilities.

The PGLU headed by Governor Pacoy expressed his continuous support to this project to ensure that all of the component LGUs will have their own sanitary landfill facilities by 2023 as signified in the approved 10-year provincial solid waste management plan.

Another environmental infrastructure project presented is the establishment of a wastewater treatment facility per agritourism circuit as directive of Gov. Pacoy during the State of the Provincial Address in 2018.

Moreover, several consultation meetings were already conducted in preparation for the said project. The draft ordinance of “Single-Use Plastic Ban” was also discussed and moved for approval of the PSWMB and endorsement to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan subject to further study on recycling of PET bottles.

Meanwhile, the proposed provincial special waste management system was also discussed as well as on the updates on the Waste-to Energy Project in La Union.

Our time and effort for our natural home is our gift to our future generations. With our #KalikasanNaman campaign, we continue to show our love and value to our Mother Earth, to our Province where every Kaprobinsiaan continues to thrive.

The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) successfully administers the vaccination of 1,170 individuals who received the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine at the SLC Mega Vaccination Site.
PGLU began the roll-out of Pfizer for the A1 (medical frontliners), A2 (senior citizens), and A3 (with comorbidities) priority groups on June 22, 2021, after receiving a total of three trays of the Pfizer vaccine from the Department of Health (DOH) last June 18, 2021.
There are three mega vaccination sites in the Province of La Union, one at the City of San Fernando, La Union, La Union Medical Center located at Agoo, La Union, and Bacnotan District Hospital. Each mega vaccination sites have catchment areas. One vaccination site was also established in each local government unit (LGUs) in the Province of La Union.
Meanwhile, two of the Province’s Mega Vaccination Sites – LUMC and Bacnotan District Hospital continue to roll out CoViD-19 Pfizer to the residents.
As of 4:14 PM today (June 25, 2021), 50,497 Kaprobinsiaan have received the first dose, while 15,860 of them have already completed two doses of their CoViD-19 vaccines.
The Provincial Government of La Union, through the leadership of Gov. Pacoy Ortega, continues to deliver efficient public health services. With the #BakunaMuna program, PGLU aims to build a stronger community for a #StrongerLaUnion.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recognizes the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) for the PGLU’s valuable contribution in exerting efforts to help carry out the closure of open dumpsites in the Province of La Union.
Governor Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” Ortega received the award on June 23, 2021, at the Provincial Governor’s Office. PGLU achieved 100% compliance with the provisions of Section 37 of Republic Act 9003 “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000”. The certificate of recognition was given on June 22, 2021, at the Diego Silang Hall, City of San Fernando, La Union. PGLU will continue to foster partnership and campaigns of the DENR in addressing environmental issues and enforcing environmental laws.
The Provincial Government of La Union also intensifies the #KalikasanNaman campaign and other eco-friendly initiatives because every Kaprobinsiaan deserves a healthy Province worth living in.