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The Provincial Government of La Union through the Local Economic Enterprise and Investment Enterprise and Investment Promotions Unit (LEEIPU) is currently preparing for the Most Business-Friendly Award submission of the Province of La Union.

In line with the 47th Philippine Business Conference’s theme “LGUs Innovative Response for the Recovery and Growth of Business,” members of the Most Business-Friendly Technical Working Group met on July 1, 2021, via Online Conference to discuss guidelines in the conduct of the Search for the 2021 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit.

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) annually spearheads the search for the Most Business-Friendly (MBF) Local Government Unit (LGUs) to commend the efforts of the LGUs that have been successfully restoring and increasing the business operations in their localities through significant and sustained innovative actions, programs and policies amidst the extreme challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The MBF also aims to highlight the best practices of LGUs that go beyond mere compliance to address the negative impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to the business community.

The PGLU has been persistent in empowering the business sector through various projects in partnership with national line agencies and component local government units.

Gov. Pacoy reaffirms the Provincial Government of La Union’s support to the Philippine National Police (PNP) as he meets PNP Chief Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar in his command visit at the PNP Regional Office 1 and the La Union Police Provincial Office on June 30, 2021.
PNP Chief Eleazar commended the good working relationship of the PGLU, PNP and the whole PNP Regional Office 1 including the accomplishments and collective effort against illegal drugs and decreased crime rate. Both have committed to uphold the intensified cleanliness policy in the PNP.

Capping the Philippine Environment Month celebration of the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), the La Union Provincial Tourism Office (LUPTO) – Culture and Arts Section recognized the winners of INAIG: Dokyu-Kalikasan Fest and Bougainvillea Garden Landscape Competition through a virtual Awarding Ceremonies on June 30, 2021aired via Facebook Live.

From hundreds of entries nationwide, La Union-based “Abel” band from the town of Bangar grabbed Second Place in Cultural Center of the Philippine’s (CCP) first-ever Kanto Canta national online band competition with their song entry “Reseta.” Top 3 winners were announced through a virtual awarding program on June 30, 2021 where Abel garnered a score of 87.2%. Besting other bands from a pool of 15 national finalists, the band received P30,000 and a trophy as a prize.

With the Provincial Government of La Union’s (PGLU) mission to enable component LGUs and be its partner to bring transformative governance Governor Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega continues to reach out with the different municipalities of the Province of La Union through his #StrongerTies Program.
Last week, Gov. Pacoy visits the Municipality of Pugo, La Union headed by Mayor Priscilla M. Martin, to discuss and provide solutions on prevailing issues in with their CoViD-19 response, environmental concerns, agricultural programs for the constituents and other initiatives and programs of the said municipality.
With the help of PGLU action plan, the Pugo Officials is committed to streamline their operations to a more efficient and effective delivery of public service to our Kaprobinsiaan.
Indeed, PGLU is one with you in building a #StrongerLaUnion. Gov. Pacoy continues to envision a Province where everyone is together and not apart from each other. Fostering partnerships with LGUs plays an important role in achieving a Province worth living in.

Governor Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III the Chair of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and La Union Anti-Drug Abuse Council (LUADAC) together with Department of the Interior and Local Governance (DILG) Provincial Director Virgilio P. Sison and members of the council convened for the 2nd Quarter Joint Meeting via video conferencing last June 28, 2021.
During the meeting, the La Union Provincial Police Office provided an update on the peace and order situation of the Province, which was reported to be manageable with the decrease of crime incidents for the 1st Semester of 2021. The 81st Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army also reported their agency’s accomplishments.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency also updated the council on their accomplishments and the on-going anti-drug campaign on the Implementation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program in the Province. Out of 490 drug-affected barangays, a total of 429 or 87.5% were already cleared; 61 or 12.5% remaining drug-affected barangays; and 75 unaffected barangays.
DILG PD Sison shared that the Barangay Payocpoc Sur, Bauang, La Union emerged as regional winner of the annual search for outstanding Lupon under the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives and Awards (LTIA) 2021 Program-1st to 3nd income class municipality category. A video presentation of their winning entry was presented during the conference.

To advance the principles of transformative governance, Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III was invited as a resource speaker at the ISA Practitioners’ Online Conference on June 26, 2021.
The conference serves as the culminating activity of the Young Leadership Program, a pilot-run online-based 20-module certificate course in public governance, launched by the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) in partnership with the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P). The program is participated by professional leaders from various government agencies and private sectors in the country with the aim to help participants enhance strategic thinking and implementation, hone leadership skills and instill values and ethics of good governance.
During the online conference, Gov. Pacoy imparted the Province’s journey towards transformation, including the challenges of shaking the comfort zones and eventually winning the hearts and minds of the people which led the Province to advance its public service delivery through the years. He stated, “While our eyes are set on the breakthrough results, we were also very particular with undergoing the necessary process. As they say, hold the vision, trust the process.”
In conclusion, Gov. Pacoy urged the participants to be leaders who strive and make a positive impact that cuts across all borders of the community. He said, “Our legacy shall not be measured by the heights we have reached nor the awards we have gathered. Let our legacy be seen in the success of our people and the lives we have impacted.”
The PGLU shall continue to strengthen collaboration and synergy with other professional leaders from the public and private sector in order to create a stronger force onwards building a #StrongerLaUnion.