Aside from surfing and its beaches, San Juan, La Union is also known for the famous pottery making or “panagdamili.” Have you ever wonder how it started? Pottery is known from the beginning of time. It started from mud that shows the emergence of civilization that leads to the development of culture. Barangay Taboc, San Juan is one of the areas wherein the art of pottery prospered.
There are people who want to have glamorous vacations – complete with the best amenities in town and the most luxurious kind of accommodation. On the other hand, some people like it simple and would rather pitch a tent by the beach, camp, and gather around a bonfire come night time. Some cannot choose from the two and would just like to have a mix of both. The result would be a new kind of accomodation which is sure to give travelers a new way to escape from the city and be one with nature – glamping.
CLEANING: A WAY TO BE HEALTHY. Bacnotan District Hospital personnel, headed by Chief Dr. Zenserly Pagaduan, clean the hospital and its premises to maintain a healthy surrounding and prevent the spread of infection and diseases in observance of Clean-Up Week on January 18, 2020. Road Raiders Philippines, Inc. – La Union Chapter and Beta Sigma Fraternity also participated in the activity on January 19, 2020.
Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III distributes guidebooks of the 2020 Philippine Moral Transformation Program guidebook, which was launched in the province today by the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Religious Affairs on January 17, 2020 at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. Presidential Adviser for Religious Affairs Butch Belgica, witnessed by PACC Commissioner Hon. Greco Belgica.
Provincial Statistics Committee Chair Michaela Louise T. Delfinado leads the discussion of proposed statistical programs, including the updating of La Union’s Socio-Economic Profile during the first regular meeting of said committee for 2020 on January 16, 2020, at the Provincial Capitol Building, City of San Fernando, La Union.
BIRTHDAY GREETING. Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) personnel, headed by their Chief Dr. Zenserly Pagaduan, greet patient Cristina Abat who is celebrating her 94th birthday during her admission at the hospital on January 16, 2020. BDH promotes a holistic approach of healing by greeting patients who celebrate their birthday in the course of their admission with the purpose of somehow alleviating their feelings by acknowledging their natal day.
To ensure preparedness of schools in emergency situations, 96 Secondary Public Schools in La Union receive CPR Training Manikin Sets from the Provincial Government of La Union on January 15, 2020 at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. Demonstration of use and inspection of the Manikins were conducted during the turning over. Each CPR manikin set consisted of an adult, child and infant manikins.
As part of the Philippine National Police’s intensified implementation of Republic Act No. 8485 or Animal Welfare Act of 1998, the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian headed by Dr. Nida N. Gapuz together with Dr. Santa Fe L. Palpal and Dr. Romuelda C. Mañgaser conducts a lecture-orientation on Animal Welfare Act of 1998, African Swine Fever and Rabies at La Union Police Provincial Office, Camp Diego Silang, Carlatan, City of San Fernando, La Union on January 14, 2020.
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