Pasalubong Centers to be set on Strategic Locations in La Union

Producers from different local government units (LGUs) in the Province of La Union are getting a boost through the recently approved ordinance where farm products made in La Union may be collated, promoted and sold at pasalubong center in various and strategic areas in the Province of La Union.

After thorough deliberation, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) approved SP Ordinance no. 281-2021, entitled establishing the “Produkto Ti La Union Pasalubong Centers” in Strategic Locations in the Province of La Union to showcase and sell locally produced goods.

Board Member Christian I. Rivera of the 2nd district of La Union, said that part of promotion of Agri-Tourism in La Union, local farmers and manufacturers should be given the opportunity to showcase and sell local farm or agricultural products to tourists in a center established by the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), and tourist destinations should include pasalubong centers where tourists may purchase products made in La Union.

He likewise said that the Pasalubong Center will showcase truly La Union products, mostly foods like wine, chips, and other delicacies of micro, small and medium enterprises in the province.

“This is of great help to local entrepreneurs to further promote their locally produced products to bigger markets. Helping them improve their competitiveness enables them to contribute to economic and social development as well as in the poverty reduction efforts of the province,” SBM Rivera added.

PGLU, DOT INK UNDERSTANDING ENSURING SAFETY IN GRADUAL OPENING OF LU TO TOURISTS

The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) and the Department of Tourism – Region 1 (DOT-RO1) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize the downloading of the Tara Na! Visitor Information and Travel Assistance System (Tara Na! VISITA) on March 19, 2021 at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union.

New Officers La Union Hotel Resort and Restaurant Association Take Oath

Officer-in-Charge of the La Union Provincial Tourism Office (LUPTO) Arthur S. Cortez, Jr. administers the oath of responsibility of the new set of LUHRRA officers including Ms. Crestine Lucman as the President; Ms. Ana Grace Sobrevilla as Executive Vice President; Ms. Cheryl Pua Phee as Vice President for Hotel; Ms. Christine Javier as Vice President for Restaurant; Ms. Wilma Adviento as Vice President for Allied; Ms. Sherry Ann Tavas as Secretary; Ms. Rowena Navarro as Treasurer and Ms. Shyr Amphaguey as Auditor; Mr. Robert Ranchez, Mr. Mariano Florentino and Mr. Filemon Dines as Directors; and Mr. Cesar Ocampo as Immediate Past President on March 18, 2021 at P&M Final Option Beach Resort and German Bistro, San Juan, La Union.

Kaprobinsiaan Join #KalikasanNaman Advocacy, Donated Propagated Seedlings

As their contribution to the #KalikasanNaman environmental advocacy through the La Union Greening Program of the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), Bacurnay Family, through Board Member Nancy Corazon Bacurnay and twins Maria Victoria Angela and Maria Corazon Angelu Bacurnay, donated around 200 Narra seedlings to Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III on March 17, 2021 at the Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union.

Cash Assistance for Hog Raisers Affected with ASF Distributed

Considering the big impact of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the swine industry and in the life of the hog raisers and their family, the Provincial Government of La Union, through the representatives from the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian, headed by Dr. Nida N. Gapuz; Office of the Provincial Treasury, headed by Ms. Janet D. Molina; and in coordination with the Municipal Agriculture Offices, distributed a total of P4, 708,000.00 to 770 hog raisers affected with ASF on February 1 to 5, 2021 and March 15 to 17, 2021 in the Municipalities of Agoo, Pugo, Aringay, Bauang, Balaoan, Naguilian, Burgos, Luna, Bangar, Bacnotan and Santol.

On the other hand, a total of P 18,715,000 were distributed by the Department of Agriculture as assistance to a different group of hog raisers. The cash assistance was distributed in order for the hog raisers to cope with their losses due to the ASF. Another set of distribution will be scheduled for other affected hog raisers.

ASF cases were recorded in the Province of La Union and culling were done in compliance with Department of Agriculture Administrative Order No. 22 series of 2020 to prevent and stop its spread in the neighboring barangays and municipalities.

ASF is a highly contagious hemorrhagic viral disease of domestic and wild pigs of all ages. Mortality can be as high as 100%. There is currently no available vaccine and treatment against African Swine Fever.

Fight Against TB Reinforced in BDH

To promote the awareness about Tuberculosis (TB), Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) management conducted a participative lecture on March 16, 2021 at the Out Patient Department of BDH, Bacnotan, La Union.