BDH REMINDS PATIENTS ON RATIONAL USE OF MEDICINES

RATIONAL USE OF MEDICINES. Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) Pharmacist Maria Teresa Ramos reminds patients and their companions about the rational use of medicines during her lecture at BDH out-patient department in observance of National Pharmacy Week on December 10, 2019. She warned listeners that improper use of medicines may lead to adverse effects, drug dependence, and even death.

PESO – LU JOINS OFW FAMILY DAY

Overseas Filipino Workers Family Circle and Leaders from La Union together with Overseas Workers Welfare Administration – Regional Office I (OWWA-RO I) OIC Mr. Gerardo C. Rimorin, Provincial Migrant Desk Officer Ms. Charito C. Dator, and Municipal Migrant Desk Officers join OWWA – RO I in the opening program of the Overseas Filipino Workers Family Day 2019 on December 7, 2019 at Robinson’s Place, Calasiao, Pangasinan.

PGLU RAISES ICT BAR OF EXCELLENCE

The Information and Communications Technology Unit (ICTU) headed by Mr. Gerry D. Binas-o and through the leadership of Gov. Pacoy, the Provincial Government of La Union receives two awards for the Digital Governance Award 2019 during the awarding ceremony on November 26, 2019 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City, Manila.

NEW BATCH OF LU GUIDES TRAINED (Department of Tourism-accredited)

Department of Tourism-accredited Senior Lecturer Dr. Reynaldo A. Jorda, gives pointers and explains additional tips to the participants of the week-long Community Guiding Seminar during their Commentaries and Mock Tour Sessions on November 16, 2019 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan, Luna, La Union. The said activities gauged the knowledge of the participants after the training discussions.

NEW BATCH OF LU GUIDES TRAINED (The Newly-trained La Union tour guides)

The Newly-trained La Union tour guides pose for a photo opportunity during the closing program of the week-long Community Guiding Seminar on November 16, 2019 at the Allysha Hall, Marand Resort and Spa, Bauang, La Union. 29 participants from various municipalities of North La Union joined the seminar-workshop and once they satisfactorily meet accreditation requirements will become Community Guides in their respective localities.

Peace Processes to be Localized

National Security Adviser and Director General Hon. Hermogenes C. Esperon, Jr. of the National Security Council calls to order the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict Region 1 Executive Committee Meeting at Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union on November 7, 2019. As the presiding officer of the said meeting, Hon. Esperon commended the love of Gov. Pacoy to the Province of La Union and his efforts to help the region as the Regional Peace and Order Council Chairman.

BDH Fights MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES

FORTIFY YOUR FOOD. In observance of National Food Fortification Day on November 7, 2019, nutritionist-dietitian of Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) Ms. Maria Emilia Eleanor Pimentel reminds patient mothers at the outpatient department about essential nutrients like vitamin A, iron and iodine especially needed by children during their growth and development. She also discussed about the Go, Grow, and Glow food groups.