PGLU CALLS FOR ANOTHER TOURIST GUIDE TRAINING

With the aim to cope up with the increasing influx of tourists in the province, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) through the Provincial Information Office – Tourism Operations Unit in collaboration with the Department of Tourism (DOT) – Region 1 will conduct a Community Guiding Training Course on July 22 – 28, 2019 as means to have more registered and accredited tour guides in La Union.

ICTU Joins Philippine Digital Convention 2019

Chairman and CEO of PLDT-Smart Inc. Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan talks about his personal and heartfelt reflection on his experiences in the industry in his keynote address entitled “Standing on The Edge” on the first day of the Philippine Digital Convention 2019 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Pasay City on July 18 to 19, 2019.

SANGLAD FESTIVAL 2019 CELEBRATED

SANGLAD FESTIVAL 2019. Devotees, residents and tourists join the celebration of the 3rd Sanglad Festival in commemoration of the 174th Anniversary of the arrival of the Image of Nuestra Señora Birhen Del Mar Cautiva though land and fluvial processions in Sto. Tomas, La Union on July 19, 2019. The annual celebration reenacted the arrival of the image of Virgin Mary in Sto. Tomas, La Union in 1845.

SP EMPLOYEES UNDERGO ORIENTATION ON PGLU PROCEDURES

Mr. Donato A. Rimando, Secretary to the Sanggunian, expresses his gratitude to the Resource Speakers for sharing their time and knowledge during the orientation of Sangguniang Panlalawigan staff on July 19, 2019 at the Cong. Franny Eriguel Hall, 3rd Basement, Speaker Pro-Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Legislative Building and Session Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. He likewise commended the SP staff for actively participating in the said orientation saying that it is proof of their commitment to serve and do their duties as support staff of the 22nd Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

La Union Investment and Incentive Code IRR Approved

The Board of Directors of the La Union Investment and Incentive Board (LUIIB) CY 2019 reviews and approves the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Sangguniang Panlalawigan Ordinance No. 166-2019 or La Union Investment and Incentive Code at the La Union Agri-Tourism (PasaLUbong Center) Conference Room, City of San Fernando, La Union on July 19, 2019.

NDH Conducts Lecture on Road Accident Emergency Response

Head of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Team Dr. Michelle D. Arellano and Emergency Room Nurse Coordinator Benedict B. Banayat of the Naguilian District Hospital (NDH) discuss on the step-by-step approach in handling vehicular accidents, during a lecture held on July 19, 2019, at the NDH Out-Patient Department, Naguilian, La Union.

LEEIPU Prepares for Search for the 2019 Most Business-Friendly LGU

Members of the Local Economic Enterprise and Investment Promotions Unit Technical Working Group meet on July 19, 2019 at the PasaLUbong Center, City of San Fernando, La Union to discuss guidelines in the conduct of the Search for the 2019 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit. Deadline of submission of entries is on August 23, 2019.

PGLU Awarded Gawad Parangal sa Kalikasan

GAWAD PARANGAL SA KALIKASAN. Environment and Natural Resources Unit (ENRU) Head Annalyn R. Valdez, Sanguniang Panlalawigan-Committee on Environment BM Abraham Rimando, and Community Development Asst. II Grace Libong of ENRU receive a plaque for the “Gawad Parangal sa Kalikasan” for the Provincial Government of La Union during the Environment Month 2019 Culminating Program at Marand Resort and Spa, Bauang, La Union on July 19, 2019.

The award was conferred by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to 46 awardees from different Local Government Units (LGUs), National Government Agencies, People’s Organization, Industries and Media regionwide for promoting sustainable practices that led to the protection and conservation of the regions’ natural resources. The LGUs of Bacnotan, San Juan, City of San Fernando, Bauang, Naguilian, Caba and Pugo received the same award.