π—£π—šπ—Ÿπ—¨, π—”π—šπ—’π—’ 𝗣𝗔π—₯π—§π—‘π—˜π—₯𝗦 𝗙𝗒π—₯ 𝗔 𝗦𝗧π—₯π—’π—‘π—šπ—˜π—₯ π—Ÿπ—” π—¨π—‘π—œπ—’π—‘

π—£π—šπ—Ÿπ—¨, π—”π—šπ—’π—’ 𝗣𝗔π—₯π—§π—‘π—˜π—₯𝗦 𝗙𝗒π—₯ 𝗔 𝗦𝗧π—₯π—’π—‘π—šπ—˜π—₯ π—Ÿπ—” π—¨π—‘π—œπ—’π—‘. The stronger collaboration of provincial offices and their local government unit (LGU) counterparts was emphasized during Gov. Francisco Emmanuel β€œPacoy” R. Ortega III’s visit to the Municipality of Agoo headed by Mayor Stefanie Ann Eriguel for the Time with Gov: Stronger Ties with Component LGUs on June 9, 2021 at the Municipal Hall, Agoo, La Union.

La Union Library Personnel Capacitated

In adherence to the order of Gov. Pacoy to continuously connect and carryout programs with counterparts in the Local Government Units, the La Union Provincial Library led by Ms. Marissa D. Acosta, Provincial Librarian, conducted a one-day Orientation to the City and Municipal library-in-charge in La Union on accessing National Library of the Philippines (NLP) Electronic Resources on June 8, 2021 at the La Union Provincial Administrative and Commercial Bldg., City of San Fernando, La Union.

INTENSIFYING THE ROLE OF LUCCAL IN PRESERVING AND PROMOTING CULTURAL HERITAGE OF LA UNION

As La Union Council for Culture, Arts, and Language (LUCCAL) Chairperson, Gov. Francisco Emmanuel β€œPacoy” R. Ortega III administers the oath of office of the new set of Council Members and its Advisory Committee during the 2nd Quarter Council Meeting on June 8, 2021 via video conferencing.

The re-organized council is pursuant to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Ordinance 294-2021 to further strengthen the culture, arts, heritage stakeholders’ involvement in conservation, promotion and development initiatives of the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU).

The discussions during the council meeting include the 2021 La Union Cultural Development Plan (LUCDP) and the First Quarter Culture and the Arts Accomplishment Report which were presented by La Union Provincial Tourism Office (LUPTO) Officer-in-Charge Arthur S. Cortez, Jr. and Senior Culture and Arts Officer Jeddahn P. Rosario, respectively.

The 2021 Second Quarter Program, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) of LUPTO’s Culture and Arts Section were also tackled. Gov. Pacoy recognized the council’s great efforts in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the province in building a Stronger La Union.

The PGLU also pledged to continue working hand and hand with diverse stakeholders and sectors in appreciating and highlighting the importance of the province’s cultural heritage.

PGLU for Container Gardening, Ensures Food Security

During the 96th Regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the members approved SP Ordinance no. 292-2021, requiring all Punong Barangays of the province to include container gardening among their urban agriculture programs enjoining all households in their area of responsibility for food sustainability.
Board Member Geraldine R. Ortega President of Liga ng mga Barangay- La Union Chapter and author of the ordinance said that while the impacts of CoViD-19 are still felt, the Province of La Union is now faced with the challenge on how to make nutritious food available and accessible to every household’s table to avoid hunger and food insufficiency.
According to BM Ortega, the major travel restrictions and community lockdown had caused the closures of many businesses and loss of employment, livelihood and reduction of income, thus reducing food availability and leaving the poor at risk of hunger and malnutrition. β€œThrough the practice of urban gardening, you have direct choice over what you grow and eat, and you’ll be able to provide yourself with a stable and healthy food supply,” she added.
Another objective of the ordinance is to convince the people to contribute in improving the supply of organically produced crops in the province and help generate additional income.
Container gardening also helped beautify and keep the surroundings clean with the use of recycled containers instead of dumping the same in the garbage sites.

PGLU Releases Advisory No. 47

With mass gatherings proven as sources of virus superspreaders, the Provincial Government of La Union releases Advisory No. 47 Intensifying Regulation/Prohibition of Holding of Activities as Sources of Virus Superspreaders.

PGLU Celebrates Arbor Day 2021

Amidst the CoViD -19 pandemic, the Provincial Government of La Union through the Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO) remains steadfast in fulfilling its role as environmental initiator by conducting Bamboo Planting activity in observance of the La Union Arbor Day on June 7, 2021 along river bank at Bucayab, Bauang, La Union where 75 propagules were planted.
La Union Arbor Day was declared through Provincial Ordinance No. 034-2012, An Act Declaring and Fixing the first Monday of June every year as the Arbor Day of Tree Planting in La Union. The activity was done in collaboration with the Municipal and Barangay Local Government Unit as well as the Quarry permit Holders of Bauang, La Union. Said activity was attended by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Nancy Corazon M. Bacurnay and Bauang Mayor Menchie C. Lomboy-De Guzman.

PCTAC, Governor’s Cabinet Meets

Gov Pacoy reiterated the need to continuously get in touch with component LGUs of La Union to ensure timely response and support of the provincial government, as he convened the joint meeting of the Provincial Core Team Against CoViD-19 (PCTAC) and the Governor’s Cabinet on June 7, 2021.
Few participants joined the Governor at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol, while others joined via video conferencing.
As Sectoral Heads presented updates & accomplishments, Gov Pacoy emphasized the need to strengthen coordination with their municipal/city counterparts to identify immediate needs and for PGLU’s course of action as enabler of these LGUs.
Updates on La Union’s COVID response and the vaccination program were also presented.

PGLU Releases Advisory No. 45

Kaprobinsiaan, here is the amended guidelines on the operations of Dive Establishments and Liveaboard Dive Boats to ensure safety while we augment efforts to promote the recovery of tourism and diving industry.