A Pontifical Coronation: Agoo’s Beloved Virgin Mary to Receive Papal Honors

A historic event will unfold within the hallowed grounds of The Minor Basilica and Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Charity in Sta. Monica Parish, Agoo, La Union on December 6, 2024. The venerated image of Nuestra Señora de Caridad de Agoo, popularly known as “Apo Caridad de Agoo” will be honored with a solemn Pontifical Coronation. This significant event marks a milestone in the town’s religious history, elevating the Marian devotion of the townspeople and devotees from all over La Union and neighboring provinces to a higher level of recognition.

PGLU Explores E-Waste Management Solutions; Benchmarks Baguio City’s Best Practices

In celebration of International E-Waste Day, the Provincial Government of La Union, led by Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David, together with the environmental management coordinators of its component Local Government Units (LGUs), benchmarked the Baguio City’s Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility located at Barangay Bakakeng, Baguio City.

PGLU LAUNCHES ABEL ACADEMY TO PRESERVE HANDLOOM WEAVING HERITAGE IN BANGAR

Preserving the intricate art of handloom weaving in the province, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), through the La Union Provincial Tourism Office (LUPTO), implemented the Abel Academy: School of Living Traditions, on November 25 to 27, 2024, at Nogueras Weaving, Bangar, La Union.

PGLU Enhances Data Privacy Practices; Conducts Training for Employees, LGUs

To ensure compliance with the National Commission on Privacy (NCP) Circular No. 16-01 concerning the security of personal data in government agencies, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), through the Office of the Provincial Governor-Information and Communications Technology Unit and in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology Region I, conducted a three-day virtual training and seminar on Data Privacy Awareness on November 20-22, 2024.

PGLU Hosts Ballaygi Caravan 2024 in Sudipen; Empowers Indigenous Communities

The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), through the La Union Provincial Tourism Office (LUPTO) – Culture and the Arts Unit in collaboration with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, hosted the BALLAYGI 2024: Indigenous Peoples (IP) Empowerment Caravan on November 19, 2024, at Sudipen, La Union.

SIKLAB Innovation Summit Year 2 Sparks Progress in Food Industry

Exploring opportunities in the province’s food industry, educators, young entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations gathered for this year’s SIKLAB Innovation Summit held on November 11, 2024, at the La Union Convention Center, City of San Fernando, La Union.