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To strengthen response to the Corona Virus Disease 2019 pandemic and to deliver immediate care to patients, the Naguilian District Hospital (NDH) acquired a new Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) donated by Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office on September 1, 2020 in North Edsa, Balintawak Quezon City, Manila.

The PTV will be used in transferring patients to a higher-level hospital from NDH. It was inspected by Dr. Eduardo S. Posadas, Provincial Health Officer II of Provincial Government of La Union.

The ambulance is expected to be a great help in fighting CoViD-19 in the province in its bid of achieving a #StrongerLaUnion.

RESPECT TO OUR HEROES. In this time of pandemic, it is very timely to commemorate the sacrifices of our National Heroes as they continuously serve as inspiration to each of us to do our part in building a better nation.
In celebration of the National Heroes’ Day, the Provincial Government of La Union pays respect to Philippine National Heroes through a wreath laying activity at the Heroes Hill and Freedom Park, City of San Fernando, La Union on August 31, 2020.
Remembering our national heroes and their deeds is a way to keep the fire burning in creating new heroes of the present time. We salute our healthcare workers, frontliners, OFWs, and all those who are rendering their tireless services to the people in these trying times.
Let us do our part as heroes in our own way in building a #StrongerLaUnion.

In support to La Union farmers in this time of pandemic, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), through the Office of Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG), distributes farm equipment on August 27-28, 2020 at OPAG Provincial Grounds, City of San Fernando, La Union.
Headed by Col. Ramon F. Laudencia, Provincial Agriculturist, they distributed farm machinery, tools and equipment to recipient farmer’s organization, barangays and cooperatives. A total of 197 recipients benefited in the distribution which included 15 units of 7hp water pump; 42 units of 5hp water pump; 225 units of knapsack sprayer; 100 units of hose 1”; 100 units of hose 1.5”; 20 units of multi-cultivator; 100 units of 2” hose; and 21 pcs of corn planter.
This is a project from La Union Resolution No. 705-2019 approving the program of shares from the FY 2016 Collections of Excise Tax on Locally Manufactured Virginia-Type Cigarettes under RA7171 Agri-Production Support.
The PGLU believes in the contributions of farmers in creating a #StrongerLaUnion. Together, we can build a province worth living in.

Frontliners in various hospitals and checkpoints in the Province of La Union receive simple treats from the Provincial Government of La Union in a surprise visit in their posts on August 17, 2020.
Gov. Pacoy commends the frontline workers as he reiterated that they should remain firm and resolute in the implementation of protocols while the province continues to battle against COVID-19.
La Union is now under Modified General Community Quarantine, but PGLU ensures strict implementation of local action as a part of the continuing COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

In his visit in the Province of La Union, Usec. Claire Dennis S. Mapa of the National Statistician and Civil Registrar General met with Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III through a video conference on August 25, 2020 to discuss their upcoming programs in the province.
Usec. Mapa conducted a field inspection in the province in preparation for the 2020 Census of Population and Housing which will commence on September 1, 2020 and the National ID Registration which will start on October 12, 2020.
The undersecretary informed the Governor that the National ID Registration will cover around 130,000 households in La Union which is more than 50% of the total households in the province which is part of the pilot batch.
Gov. Pacoy was assured of the observance of the minimum health standards in the conduct of census by their field personnel. He said that face masks and face shields will be worn and physical distancing will be strictly observed.
“We need to learn to co-exist with the virus, at the same time, tuloy parin ang trabaho natin,” said Gov. Pacoy as he mentioned that the Provincial Government of La Union will provide the requested storage space facility and transportation requirements in carrying out the program. He also said that resolutions to support the endeavors are on the way.
Usec. Mapa expressed his gratitude for the support from Office of the Provincial Governor and the Local Chief Executives in La Union in the conduct of the projects.
“We are partners Usec., and we believe in convergence and collaboration among agencies of the government whether regional, national or local,” said Gov. Pacoy in anticipation of the success of the programs.

To promote environmental sustainability, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) conducted “Project ECHO (Ecobricking Challenge at Home is On!)” at the Department of Justice – Parole and Probation Office on August 24, 2020 through the Office of the Provincial Governor – Environment and Natural Resources Unit (OPG-ENRU).
Project ECHO was created to encourage the residents to stay at home and make ecobrick-ready bottles during the quarantine period in a bid to combat CoViD-19 at the same time keeping the community plastic litter-free. With the success of the project, it was brought to the Department of Justice – Parole and Probation Office for livelihood of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) while they serve their sentence.
A total of 100 parolees and probationers from the first district of La Union benefited in the said project. During the ecobrick-exchange activity, Chief Probation and Parole Officer Bernaditha Cacho; Senior Probation and Parole Officer Constancia Agoot; Senior Probation and Parole Officer Krista Charisma Oenesa; Senior Probation and Parole Officer Jennifer Villafranca; Probation and Parole Officer II Sayra Valdez; and Administrative Aide IV Raul Pilipina presented the ecobrick-ready bottles of their clients to OPG-ENRU.
According to Senior Probation and Parole Officer Agoot, clients were very delighted to receive bags of rice in exchange of the ecobrick-ready bottles they made. Each client took about two weeks to make one ecobrick-ready bottle out of their own household wastes. A total of 232 kgs of rice were given to the participants exchanged from 115 ecobrick-ready bottles.
This project initiated by the OPG-ENRU is part of the solid waste management strategic initiative of the office under the incentivized waste diversion program called “Basura para sa Bigas” wherein ecobricks are collected from individuals and then exchanged to bags of rice.
The PGLU recognizes the contributions of Persons Deprived of Liberty in preserving the environment in the province. With these kinds of programs, the PGLU looks forward in bringing better quality of life for the people.