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As a platform for the local economy to bounce back from the sudden halt, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) through the Local Economic Enterprise and Investment Promotions Unit (LEEIPU) joins the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the opening of the La Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council Week Celebration with the Theme: “Makabagong MSMEs, Bagong Pag-asa Laban sa Pandemya” on July 13, 2021 at CSI Atrium, City of San Fernando, La Union.

In his message, Gov. Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega III highlighted, “Despite being impacted by the greatest game changer the modern world ever faced, the COVID 19 pandemic, I am grateful for you have organized the activities such as this that help us stir economic recovery as we all continue to promote business-friendly environment in our province…Equipped with the lessons from this fight, it reveals the silver lining that our MSMEs are resilient and are drivers of an inclusive transition towards a more sustainable economy.”

DTI Provincial Director Merlie D. Membrere imparts the overview of this year’s MSMED Week Celebration. “The celebration will be highlighted by the awarding of Safety Seal to business establishments and local government units compliant with safety and health protocols,” Membrere said. She further discussed the importance of RA 6977: An Act to Promote, Develop and Assist Small and Medium Scale Enterprises through the Creation of a Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council, and The Rationalization of Government Assistance Programs and Agencies Concerned with the Development which led to the MSMED celebration.

Meanwhile, MSMED Council President Lina Flor Hizon emphasized on the collaborative programs of the government, private sector, Civil Society Organizations and non-governmental organizations in paving the way to economic recovery and resiliency among the business sector. She further stated that the MSMEs, which comprise more than 90% of the business sector, is the lifeblood of the economy.

There are 19 MSMEs who joined the Opening Program followed by a Financing and MSMED Forum with the Topic: Enabling Digital Economy powered by Logistics Management and E-commerce. The awarding of Safety Seal Ceremony spearheaded by the City Government of San Fernando and DTI Provincial Office identified eight Business Establishment Awardees. They are: Hyundai (SFC Branch), Citi Hardware (SFC and Bauang Branch), Savemore-Sanford Marketing (SFC and Aringay Branch), CSI Mall, CSI Supermarket and Mc Donalds (All SFC branches).

In its bid to promote a healthy environment and sustainable livelihood, the Provincial Government -Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO) headed by EnP. Annalyn Rosario- Valdez, Officer In charge, joins in the conduct of community-based project initiated by the Department of Education (DepEd)- CANBARBUSUY National High School and Barangay Officials on July 10, 2021 at Cantoria No. 1, Luna, La Union.

The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), under the leadership of Governor Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III, gives 1000 relief packs to the six barangays in the City of San Fernando, La Union, under localized heightened community quarantine on July 10, 2021.
The City of San Fernando La Union has been placed under General Community Quarantine from July 9 to July 22, 2021, by virtue of Executive Order No. 30, 2021. The heightened classification aims further to prevent the spread of CoViD-19 in the City.
PGLU continues to respond to the CoViD-19 health crisis to ensure the safety of every Kaprobinsiaan. PGLU urges everyone to adhere to the minimum health standards. Be one #WithUs as we work towards building a #StrongerLaUnion.

The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), through the Local Economic Enterprise and Investment Promotions Unit (LEEIPU), continuously supports its component LGUs through participation during the final data validation held via video conferencing on July 8, 2021.

Based on the initial findings during the first validation, the LGUs need to upload more data in order to improve the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) ranking.

In partnership with DTI and DMMMSU, the PGLU headed by Governor Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III challenged the LGUs to improve the CMCI ranking this year. As the Governor says: “What gets measured, gets done!” The validation was attended by Municipal Planning & Development Coordinators and Business Permits & Licensing Officers from the City of San Fernando and the Local Government Units in La Union. As a result, the LGUs were informed of their 2020 CMCI Rankings and were apprised of the 2021 CMCI Parameters. Mr. Keneth G. Bayani, Instructor/Researcher, DMMMSU-MLUC facilitated the data validation as he guided MPDOs/BPLOs in supplying information in the 2021 Data Capture Sheet.

The CMCI is an annual ranking of Philippine cities and municipalities in the country based on the overall competitiveness score of each participant. The CMCI Ranking is based on four criteria: economic dynamism, government efficiency, infrastructure, and resiliency.