Nurse III Mr. Joseph Jose C. Zarate of La Union Medical Center (LUMC) discusses waste management to the patients and watchers at the Out Patient Department of LUMC on January 31, 2020. The activity aimed to create awareness of the Green and Sustainable Consumption of Goods of the Provincial Government of La Union, Plastic Bag Styrophor/Styrofoam Regulations Ordinance and Plastic Bag Regulation Ordinance.
Gov. Pacoy administers the oath of newly-appointed Naguilian Councilor Lennie M. Mercado on January 30, 2020 at the Office of the Provincial Governor, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. Councilor Mercado will serve the unexpired term of former Councilor Roger A. Floresca.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Committee on Education and Culture, chaired by Hon. Nancy Corazon M. Bacurnay, conducts its first committee hearing for the year on January 29, 2020 at the Cong. Eriguel Hall, 3rd Basement, SP Building, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. The status and analysis of the National Achievement Test of learners in the province for the last three years; the status of learning facilities in schools; the effectiveness of the use of Iloko as a medium of teaching for Grades 1, 2 and 3; and a feedback on the patriotism of learners particularly on their familiarity of the national anthem were tackled in the meeting. Invited as resource speakers were Ms. Aidena L. Nuesca, Principal of Sudipen Central School, Ms. Claire P. Pulanco, Principal of Southern Naguilian National High School, Mr. Pablo C. Almoite, Jr and Mr. Norie Cubi both from Department of Education – La Union.
The New Philippine National Police Maritime Chief Pol. Capt. Richard John Macachor pays a courtesy visit to Gov. Pacoy on January 27, 2020 at the Office of the Provincial Governor, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of La Union conducts a total of 17 Joint Committee Meetings/Hearings on January 27, 2020 at the Cong. Eriguel Hall, SP Building, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. One of the topics discussed was the inquiry of SP regarding the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Department of Transportation and Communications Joint Memorandum Circular No. 001-2017 or the memorandum concerning the local public transport plan of Local Government Units. Invited as resource speaker was Planning Officer III Ms. Alethea A. Cedo from DILG Regional Office I.
The Provincial Government of La Union joins the celebration of the National Zero Waste Month through a beach fun walk activity and coastal clean-up drive dubbed as “Pagna Pagna para iti Basura” on January 25, 2020 along the shorelines of Paringao to Pugo, Bauang, La Union. Over 800 participants participated in the event with an estimated 5 cubic meters of trash collected and disposed in the sanitary landfill of Bauang. Said activity was conducted in partnership with the Municipality of Bauang and Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau Region 1 in compliance to Presidential Proclamation No. 760 declaring January as National Zero Waste Month.
About 1,195.50 kg of trash were collected and disposed in the sanitary landfill of Bauang, La Union during the second beach fun walk activity cum coastal clean-up drive dubbed as “Pagna Pagna para iti Basura.” Said activity was spearheaded by the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) – Environment and Natural Resources Unit (ENRU) in partnership with the Municipality of Bauang and Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau Region 1 on January 25, 2020 along the shorelines of Barangay Paringao to Barangay Pugo, Bauang, La Union as part of the National Zero Waste Month.
This year, a total of 832 participants joined the event from different sectors and organizations. Students from Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-Mid La Union Campus, barangay officials and residents, non-government organizations and environmental advocates actively participated in the event. Compared to the previous year, more participants joined the activity this year and volume of waste collected has also increased by 375.5 kg.
“But the bigger issue here is not where our waste end up, but where our waste begins… it’s not yet too late to become more environmentally-sensitive and proactive. Celebrations like the Zero Waste Month serve as reminders for us to be more conscious and sensitive to our waste generation and lead a lifestyle that is sustainable, responsible, and fulfilling,” governor Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III reiterated in his message read by ENRU Head Annalyn Valdez.
The top six participants with the most number of collected trash were awarded with cash prizes and certificates. The youngest and oldest finishers were also given cash prizes. Winners were Ulysses C. Espina, 46.2 kg of trash collected; Erlinda Villanueva, 33.6 kg of trash collected; Rodel Gundran, 32.6 kg of trash colllected; Jaybe Fontanos, 32.5 kg of trash ; Rolando Aragon, 31.2 kg of trash collected; and Jamil Navalta, 24.5 kg of trash . The youngest finishers were Prince Edrian P. Noran, 8 years old and Ambher Angela Nisperos, 7 years old. The oldest finishers were Romeo Paredes, 81 years old and Josefa Gacad, 76 years old.
Through Presidential Proclamation No. 760, January was declared as National Zero Waste Month. This serves as reminder to be mindful of the waste produced.
In celebration of the National Bible Month, officers of the La Union Day Care Workers Association (LUDCWA) shared God’s Word – the Bible, with Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III during their courtesy call on January 24, 2020, Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union.
In his sharing, Gov. Pacoy emphasized that once we started connecting with God, our faith deepens. “Transformation is done within an individual before transformation in an organization happens; it is winning of hearts and minds, all for the Glory of God,” he added.
He further said that before an activity in the Provincial Government of La Union, is a praise and worship, prayer and some preaching. The PGLU also encourages LGUs to have Bible reading and engagement during their flag-raising ceremony the whole month of January.
President Rodrigo Duterte issued Presidential Proclamation No.124 in 2017 declaring January of every year as National Bible Month in recognition of the religious nature of the Filipino people and the elevating influence of religion in human society. An excerpt from proclamation states that, “it is fitting and proper, for the molding of spiritual, moral and social fiber of our citizenry, that national attention be focused on the importance of reading and studying the Bible.
This year, the National Bible Month’s theme is “#2020 Vision: The Bible Transforms and Unites the Nation.” This is to further intensify initiatives in making the Bible known to transform and unite countrymen, no matter what area, region, or zone.
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