PGLU Extends Additional Help to Victims of Taal Volcano Eruption

La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Aureliano Rulloda III leads the turning over of the Php300,000.00 cash aid and 1,000 abel blankets of the Provincial Government of La Union to Batangas Gov. Hermilando Ingco Mandanas for the victims of the Taal Volcano Eruption in the Province of Batangas on January 30, 2020.

Region 1 Peace and Order Checked

The Regional Peace and Order Council Region 1 chaired by Gov. Pacoy approves of the resolution declaring the Province of Pangasinan as Insurgency Free during the First Quarter Meeting on January 29, 2020 at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. Also reported in said meeting were their accomplishments in anti-criminality, anti-illegal drugs and anti-insurgency; results of different local government unit assessments and audits; and 2020 action plan.

Media Reps, Bloggers Visit La Union Through Lakbay Norte 9 (Officers of La Union Conventions and visitors Bureau)

Lakbay Norte Media Tour 9 delegates strike a pose together with the Officers of the La Union Conventions and Visitors Bureau during Media Familiarization Tour in La Union on January 28, 2020. The Lakbay Norte is an annual media familiarization tour that aims to introduce various travel destinations in Northern Philippines to media groups in hopes of boosting North Luzon as a top destination choice.

HUMAN RIGHTS CHAIR GRACES SP SESSION

Vice Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega inquires from Hon. Jose Luis Martin “Chito” C. Gascon, Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), his personal views on the proposed amendment of the 1987 Philippine Constitution during the 31st Regular Session of the 22nd Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) on January 28, 2020 at the SP Session Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. The Human Rights Chief served as the Resource Speaker and talked about the programs and projects of the CHR in the province of La Union.

BDH INTENSIFIES AWARENESS on 2019-nCoV ARD

2019-nCoV ARD AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) Infection Control and Prevention Officer Dr. Ana Claire P. Buyagao briefs patients on how to reduce the risk of acquiring 2019-Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease (2019-nCoV ARD) during her lecture at the BDH out-patient department on January 27, 2020. She emphasized the importance of maintaining clean hands by washing with soap and water or hand rub with alcohol-based products to avoid the spread of infection. This awareness lecture will be regularly conducted once a week at the hospital’s out-patient department.

La Union Enhances Employment Facilitation Programs

Department of Labor and Employment- La Union Field Officer Ms. Veronica A. Corsino discusses the Statistical Performance Reporting System Report 2019 during the La Union Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Managers Association Meeting held at PESO–La Union, 2nd Floor, La Union Provincial Administrative Commercial Building, Quezon Ave., City of San Fernando, La Union.

PGLU Levels Up Emergency Preparedness

LIFTING, MOVING RESCUE TECHNIQUES. Participants apply their learnings on proper lifting and moving of heavy objects on the second day of the Earthquake, Landslide Search and Rescue Orientation Course held on January 21 to 22, 2020 at Wallace Air Station, City of San Fernando, La Union. The same training was conducted on January 23 to 24, 2020 participated in by different provincial disaster preparedness offices and national line agencies in La Union.