LU eyes rise of Sports-Tourism as it Successfully Stages 1st Rainforest Challenge

After four adventurous and thrilling days of traversing the toughest terrains and rivers of La Union, and going through challenging staged courses and tracks, 83 adrenaline-junkie 4×4 off-road challengers from all over the country completed the first ever Rafyโ€™s Rainforest Challenge (RFC) in the province which is part of the Ayat Fest 2023: the 173rd La Union Founding Anniversary.

SP HOLDS SOGIESC SEMINAR TO PROMOTE GENDER INCLUSIVITY AND ACCEPTANCE

The rooftop conference hall of Speaker Pro-Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Legislative Building and Session Hall at the Provincial Capitol was buzzing with excitement as participants from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Office gathered for a seminar on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC). The seminar, which is the culminating activity of the office in celebration of the Womenโ€™s Month 2023, on Friday, March 31, 2023, was led by the Office of Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member (SPM) Maria Rosario Eufrosina โ€œCharyโ€ P. Nisce together with the invited resource speaker Atty. Lian E. Rimando.

LU’s Employment Portal Bags Award, Special Citation for Digital Governance

The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) has proven once again that its initiatives and innovations on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in governance are among the best in the country after its pioneering Find Jobs: La Union Employment Portal won 2nd Place in Customer Empowerment (G2C) Award – Provincial Level; and a Special Citation on Transformational and Disruptive Solution – Provincial Level during the recently concluded Digital Governance Awards (DGA) 2022 Awarding Ceremony held on March 30, 2023 at the National Museum of National History.

Women Representation in the Province of La Union

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In observance of the Womenโ€™s Month Celebration this March, it is noteworthy to look into the Women Representation in the Province of La Union.

SP Oks Gov. Rafy to Enter Deed of Usufruct for DSWD FOI’s San Juan Office

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 DSWD FOI) will continue to operate in its San Juan, La Union Office for the next 25 years after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of La Union approves a resolution authorizing Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David to enter and sign a Deed of Usufruct concerning the use of a property registered to DSWD FOI.

RFC 4×4 Challenge Sets North Luzon Leg in LU; Gov. Rafy hosts Welcome Dinner

Fostering sportsmanship and good camaraderie, more than hundred participating off-roaders from 84 competing teams who are joining the first ever Rafy Rainforest Challenge (RFC): 4×4 Off-road convened in a welcome dinner hosted by Gov. Raphaelle Veronica โ€œRafyโ€ Ortega-David on March 28, 2023 at Thunderbird Resort, City of San Fernando, La Union.

OPVet, PHO Conduct Rabies Awareness Program, Information Education Campaign

To rationalize and control measures for preventing and eradicating animal bites and rabies cases in the province, the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVet) in partnership with the Provincial Health Office (PHO) conducts Rabies Awareness Program and Information Education Campaign participated by students and educators from the La Union National High School.