Streetdancers from Bauang sway to the tune of “Municipalities of La Union” along the national highway in City of San Fernando, La Union during the Agri-Tourism Street Dancing Competition on February 28, 2020 as a part of the celebration of the 170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union. The competition highlighted the culture and creativity as well as showcased the Agri-Tourism industry of the component city and municipalities of the province.
Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Manager Ms. Charito C. Dator together with the Delegates from PESO-La Union and Department of Labor and Employment Officers shows their Certificates of Participation during the conduct of Labor Market Information Training on February 20 – 21, 2020 at Xenia Hotel, Clark, Angeles, Pampanga.
Senior Environmental Management Specialist EnP. Shereal M. Catbagan talks about environmental protection and conservation programs of the Provincial Government of La Union during the 50th Golden Jubilee Celebration at the Saint Christopher Academy in Bangar, La Union on February 20, 2020. Attendees were church leaders of Luna, Bangar, Balaoan, Santol, and Sudipen, teachers and students from the different catholic schools, and barangay leaders.
OIC-Chief Arlene A. Alipio of the Office of Industry Manpower Development discusses Training Programs, Plans and Policies for 2020 to the participants of the Regional Tourism Stakeholders Consultation Workshop conducted by the Department of Tourism – Region 1 during the first day of the two-day training at the Marand Beach Resort, Baccuit Norte, Bauang, La Union on February 18 – 19, 2020. The workshop aimed to build a stronger linkage with the stakeholders and serve a venue to listen to the stakeholders’ insights and on-the-ground situation of tourism in the region.
Public Employment Service Office – La Union (PESO – La Union) staff Karen H. Tumbaga assists Mr. Reginald M. Tanchuco of YHMD International Manpower Services, Inc. in the registration process during their conduct of Special Recruitment Activity on February 17 – 18, 2020 at PESO – La Union, 2nd Floor, La Union Provincial Administrative Commercial Bldg., Quezon Ave., City of San Fernando, La Union.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members approve the La Union Anti – Discrimination Ordinance on the final reading during their 34th Regular Session on February 18, 2020 at the SP Session Hall, City of San Fernando, La Union. Principally authored by SPM Nancy Corazon M. Bacurnay, the ordinance aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination and to value the dignity of every person, guarantee full respect for human rights, and give the highest priority to measures that protect and enhance the right of all people in the province.
Police officer PLt. Arcelie Pang-ag answers queries of an elementary pupil and a mother during her awareness lecture about violence against women and rape to barangay health workers, barangay officials of Quirino, Bacnotan, La Union, and elementary pupils of Quirino Elementary School on February 12, 2020. As part of Bacnotan District Hospital’s community involvement by creating awareness about timely issues, the activity was conducted in observance of National Awareness Week.
Following Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III’s directive, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) led by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Eduardo Posadas gave its full assistance in preventing the entry of the 2019 Novel Corona Virus Acute Respiratory Disease (2019 nCoV ARD) in the Province of La Union.
The initial report of the three Patients Under Investigation (PUI) was referred by La Union Medical Center (LUMC) to Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) and was reported to the Provincial Health Office (PHO) on the afternoon of January 26, 2020. Immediate verification was done through coordination with LUMC Surveillance Nurse and further details on the cases were gathered. Two PUIs in Lorma Medical Center were also reported to PHO on February 5, 2020.
These five PUIs were all tested negative from 2019 nCoV ARD as reported by Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) on February 9, 2020. They are now symptoms free and awaiting to be discharged from the hospitals.
To intensify the prevention of entry of 2019 nCoV ARD in the province, the PHO, heightened its surveillance on Influenza-like Illness (ILI) cases and massive information dissemination through the distribution of IEC materials to private and district hospitals. Intensified coordination with concerned personnel for the conduct of contact tracing was also done. On February 5, 2020, the PHO participated in the Special Inter-agency meeting for 2019 nCov ARD conducted by the Department of Health (DOH) – Center for Health Development I and Regional Risk Reduction Management Council I at Em Royall Hotel, Taboc, San Juan, La Union. On February 7, 2020, case investigation/ verification and follow-up at LUMC and meeting with Local Government of Agoo and Municipal Health Office were done. Also, surveillance teams inspected the Isolation room of LUMC in preparation for admission of PUIs and other disease cases that need isolation, continued close coordination with DOH Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit and Disease Reporting Units are being done.
The PHO advices the public to be vigilant, boost their immune system and practice proper health habits such as covering the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, washing hands regularly, and avoiding close contact with sick people among others. Also, share only information from the official site of the DOH, (www.doh.gov.ph/ 2019-nCoV).
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