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The Provincial Advocacy, Demand Generation, and Social Mobilization Group (ADGSMG) of the CoViD-19 Vaccination Program Task Force (CVP-TF) held its fifth Focus Group Discussion (FGD) yesterday, May 24, 2021, with the frontline essential workers of the La Union Provincial Jail (LUPJ.)
Since the LUPJ is classified under CoViD-19 vaccine Priority Group A1.7, the ADGSMG emphasizes building greater immunity to minimize the risks of exposure to the virus and of contracting severe CoViD-19.
During the discussion, the team clarified vaccine myths and misinformation and provided credible and reliable information on the CoViD-19 vaccines, its benefits, safety and efficacy, and side effects.
The CVP-TF champions data-driven approaches in communicating the CoViD-19 Vaccination Program of La Union – Bakuna Muna.
Tayo ay muling babangon bilang isang probinsya kapag #BakunaMuna.

In an effort to align their chapter plan to the Provincial Government’s strategy, Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III was invited to present during the PRC La Union Chapter Development Workshop on May 21, 2021 via online conference.
Gov. Pacoy cascaded the Stronger La Union Strategy and proposed programs that the organization can adopt to complement the Province’s strategic objectives and enable efficient utilization of resources. He also emphasized that governance is a shared responsibility and the Province cannot succeed without the collaboration of all stakeholders. Gov. Pacoy stated, “Your effort to align your organizational strategy to the Province’s Stronger La Union Strategy will surely be a game-changer as we both carry out our shared principle of uplifting the quality of lives of the people.“
Moving forward, the PRC shall craft their strategy and shall continue to collaborate with the PGLU in order to propel the Province to greater heights and build a #StrongerLaUnion.

The Advocacy, Demand Generation, and Social Mobilization Group (ADGSMG) of the CoViD-19 Vaccination Program Task Force (CVP-TF) in partnership with the La Union Medical Society (LUMS) and the Burgos Municipal Health Office (MHO) converges with the Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) of the Municipality of Burgos to increase the vaccine uptake in the uplands.
The ADGSMG held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the BHWs of the twelve (12) barangays in Burgos today, May 21, 2021. The goal of the FGD is to empower our health leaders to make informed decisions and educate them about the CoViD-19 vaccines so they can empower the Kaprobinsiaan in every barangay.
To directly answer the queries of the BHWs, the ADGSMG also invited LUMS Incoming President Dr. Guilvic Tirso Aspiras. Dr. Aspiras emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated to protect the entire community.
As of May 20, 2021, 22,210 individuals from Priority Groups A1 and A2 have received their first dose of CoViD-19 vaccine in the Province of La Union.
The CVP-TF continues to champion data-driven approaches in communicating the CoViD-19 Vaccination Program – Bakuna Muna.
𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗴 #𝗕𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗮.

Guidelines, protocols, and requirements for tourism reopening was discussed during the re-orientation and dialogue with the Local Government Units (LGUs) and industry stakeholders of La Union on May 21, 2021 via video conferencing. Salient provisions of Sangguniang Panlalawigan Ordinance No. 289-2021 imposing mandatory compliance with the minimum public health standards and institutionalizing registration to the NAPANAM System were also clarified.