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“Never have I imagined that during my first term as the youngest and first female elected Governor of our province would I receive such a prestigious international award. This only proves that age and gender would never be a hindrance but rather it serves as my building blocks towards more accomplishments,” pagbabahagi ni Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David sa kanyang acceptance speech nang tanggapin niya ang kanyang kauna-unahang international award bilang Bronze Awardee ng Thought Leader of the Year for Government or Non-Profit ng 21st Annual International Business Awards o mas kilala bilang Stevie Awards.

The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) continues to intensify its efforts to safeguard communities as Tropical Storm #KristinePH affects the province, ensuring swift action and coordinated support for all KaPROBINSYAnihan.

In response to the growing need to modernize and enhance agricultural productivity, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) led by Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David, through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, initiated the distribution of PHP 15,525,000 worth of farm machinery, tools, equipment, and farm inputs to 82 farmer cooperatives or associations, learning sites, and farm schools on October 4, 2024, at the La Union Honeybee Center, Brgy. Raois, Bacnotan, La Union.

SECURING PROPERTIES, SAVING LIVES. SECURITY GUARDS DONATE BLOOD. In the true spirit of La Union PROBINSYAnihan and volunteerism for change, Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) led by Chief of Hospital Dr. Zenserly D. Pagaduan and one of its leading partners in blood donation, Bannuar Security Agency Inc. management and personnel headed by its President and General Manager, Mr. Constantino R. Mosuela, keep their commitment of ensuring safe, adequate and accessible blood supply for patients through their humanitarian act of donating blood in partnership with National Voluntary Blood Services Program – Ilocos Training Regional and Medical Center on October 12, 2024 at Bannuar Security Agency, Brgy. Panicsican, San Juan, La Union. Bannuar Security Agency Inc. consisting of Bannuar, Ranniag, Sirib, and Ridam Security Agencies are regular partners of the hospital in the conduct of mobile blood donations held quarterly. A total of 63 blood units were collected in the said activity.

La Union peace, order, and public safety have been affirmed in the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and La Union Anti-Drug Abuse Council (LUADAC) during the 3rd Quarter Joint Meeting of the Councils on October 10, 2024, via video conferencing.

The Province of La Union bagged five pearls in the recently concluded 2024 Pearl Awards of the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines, Inc – Department of Tourism (ATOP-DOT), solidifying the province’s status as one of the country’s top tourism implementers. The event was held on October 10, 2024, at The Farm in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, centered on the theme “Tourism and Peace.”

Under the leadership of Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) proudly represented the Philippines as the lone Local Government Unit and one of the 10 selected participants from the country at the Conference on Productivity Gainsharing held on October 11, 2024 in Lao PDR. The PGLU delegation was represented by Dr. Jerome C. Orate, Development Management Officer III of the Provincial Planning and Development Office.

As a significant step towards enhancing waste management practices in the district hospitals in the province, Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David led the blessing and inauguration of the Materials Recovery Facility of Naguilian (NDH) and Bacnotan District Hospitals (BDH) on October 2 and 3, 2024, respectively.