Programs Discussed in SSU’s 7th Regular and Developmental Meeting

Provincial Security and Intelligence Consultant Ret. Capt. Gregor Mendel A. Panelo orients Security Services Unit (SSU) personnel of the plans and programs for the continuing development of the unit relative to conduct of its functions, duties and responsibilities during the SSU’s 7th Regular and Developmental meeting held at the La Union Technology and Livelihood Training Center, City of San Fernando, La Union on July 19, 2019.

PGLU Budget Preparation Forum Conducted

Provincial Budget Officer Catherine E. Franco discusses the overview of the budget process during the Budget Preparation Forum at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Lobby, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union on July 19, 2019. The Budget forum aimed to re-orient the focal persons from the different Provincial Government of La Union offices in aligning their budget proposals with the planned budget ceilings, the 2020 Annual Investment Plan, the budget strategic plans, policy directions, and procurement plans.

Naguilian District Hospital Promotes Disability Prevention, Rehab

Naguilian District Hospital Adolescent-Friendly Health (NDH-AFH) Team conducts medical and dental check-up to over 139 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) during the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Naguilian’s 41st National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week (NDPR) Celebration on July 18, 2019 at the Naguilian Civic Center, Naguilian, La Union.

CDH Conducts Information Education on Allergies

ALLERGY AWARENESS. In observance of the National Allergy Day, Caba District Hospital (CDH) Health Education and Promotion Officer Chenee Rose Manangan conducts information education on problems on allergies among adult and children on July 18, 2019 at CDH Outpatient Department (OPD) Waiting Area, Poblacion Sur, Caba, La Union. The said activity was participated in by OPD patients and watchers. National Allergy Day is observed every 8th day of July as declared in the Presidential Proclamation No. 1313. It aims to increase the awareness and educate the people on the growing problems on allergies.

Tourism Awareness and Capability Building Seminar Conducted in La Union

Provincial Information Officer (Tourism Officer Designate) Mr. Adamor L. Dagang discusses the tourism products and services of La Union to participants of the two-day Tourism Awareness and Capability Building Seminar for tourism stakeholders of the Municipalities of Bacnotan and San Gabriel held on July 18, 2019 at the People’s Hall, Bacnotan Municipal Hall, La Union. This is the third of the series of seminars aimed at capacitating host communities with major Agri-Tourism sites to achieve service excellence in guest service for tourists visiting the province.

First Aid for Fractures, Wounds Symposium Conducted in BDH

FIRST AID FOR FRACTURES AND WOUNDS. Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) nurses, Mr. Arnel Fontanilla and Mr. Jeffrey Julian teach Mr. Reynaldo Querol, representative of Bacnotan Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association on how to splint a broken arm during the return demonstration as part of the Symposium on First Aid for Fractures and Wounds conducted on July 17, 2019 at BDH, Bacnotan, La Union. Said activity was done in observance of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week with the aim to equip the participants with the skills and knowledge to minimize further injury and possible disability.

PGLU Spearheads Mental Health Fair

HEALTHY MINDS FOR DRUG SURRENDERERS. Provincial Health Officer I Dr. Rodolfo C. Tongson of the Provincial Health Office talks about techniques on how to maintain healthy minds to detainees of the La Union Provincial Jail (LUPJ) during the Mental Health Fair at LUPJ, Brgy. Camansi, City of San Fernando La Union on July 17, 2019. The activity, with the theme “Mapanirang Droga, Ibasura Tungo sa Malusog na Kaisipan nang Biyaya’y Makakamtan,” included health lectures, medical-dental mission, livelihood integration on beads making, free massage and free haircut.