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Through the help of the Department of Health (DOH), the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) ensures the sufficient supply of materials that aid our healthcare workers and frontliners in the continuing fight against COVID-19.
The PGLU has received from DOH a total of 9,000 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) on August 19, 2020.
Each PPE set includes cover-all, surgical gown, shoe cover, Kn95 mask, medical gloves, head cover, face shield, and apron.
The PPE sets shall be distributed to the hospitals administered by the PGLU, namely the La Union Medical Center and the five district hospitals in Balaoan, Bacnotan, Naguilian, Caba and Rosario.
The PGLU is committed in providing the needs of healthcare workers and frontliners as it recognizes that the virus remains to be a serious threat in the community. Every kaprobinsiaan is still reminded to strictly observe the ‘public health standards’ to contribute in building a #StrongerLaUnion.

With the aim to ensure readiness of La Union in the opening of classes, the 22nd Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) invited officials of the Commission on Higher Education, Region I and Department of Education on August 18, 2020 to brief the lawmakers on the status of their preparation for the opening of classes.
CHED-RO1 OIC-Regional Director Dr. Rogelio T. Galera, Jr. and Schools Division Superintendent of La Union Schools Division Office Atty. Donato D. Balderas, Jr., served as Resource Speakers during the 60th Regular Session held at the SP Session Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union.
Dir. Galera explained the flexible learning initiatives, projects and trainings of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the region particularly in the Province of La Union under the new arrangement while Atty. Balderas presented the different strategies that will be implemented by DepEd Schools for the current school year.
To ensure good internet connectivity in the province, La Union Provincial Officer Mr. Hipolito Palaganas of the Department of Information and Communications Technology also presented the plans and programs of the said agency to enhance internet connectivity in the province which includes the Free Wi-Fi for All Program in partnership with the Telecommunications and Local Government Units.
Also present during the session were representatives of the major internet providers in the province, PLDT and Converge, who offered their respective proposals and services to the education department to ensure fast and reliable internet connections in schools and communities that will aid them in their implementation of distance learning programs.
The SP through Vice Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega assured its full support in performing the education arm’s mandates of giving quality and accessible education for all in the new normal through legislation.
As the Provincial Government of La Union ensures the harmonious working relationship of different agencies to improve the quality of education in the province, we also call for each kaprobinsiaan’s help in building a Stronger La Union.

SWEET SENDOFF. It is challenging to find moments to celebrate in these difficult times but Naguilian District Hospital Public Relations Communications Committee (NDH PRCC) led by OIC-Chief of Hospital Dr. Michelle D. Arellano together with the hospital staff on duty send home a total of nine CoViD-19 recoveries on August 16 and 18, 2020 after receiving their second negative RT-PCR test results.

The first batch of recoveries were seven residents from Disso-or Bauang, La Union confined in NDH care since August 1, 2020 while the second batch were two members of the Philippine Army who were in admitted since August 3, 2020.

NDH sends them off with cheers and applauses and gave them congratulatory tokens as Dr. Michelle D. Arellano reminded them to follow the minimum health standards.

May these small wins serve as inspiration to each kaprobinsiaan to follow all the protocols set to fight CoViD-19 and to build a #StrongerLaUnion.

Despite the CoViD-19 pandemic, the Province of La Union perseveres in its Transformative Governance journey. Thus, with the aim to establish a Stronger La Union, Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III convenes his Cabinet Members, together with their Seconds-in-Command, Unit Heads and Administrative Officers, through a video conference meeting today, August 14, 2020, as the second part of the Pre-State of the Province Address (Pre-SOPA) Dialogue Series.
Gov. Pacoy presented the updated strategy, “Stronger La Union: Provincial Strategy on Response, Recovery, and Local Economic Development (LED)” to the body. With the recent developments in CoViD-19 and the new normal, the vision of the province to be The Heart of Agri-Tourism in Northern Luzon by 2025 also needed to cope through the integration of crisis response and recovery. This is to enable LED in the long term via our enabler industries, Agriculture and Tourism.
After which, Gov. Pacoy directed the department and unit heads to meet with their teams to further discuss the strategy, and agree on their alignment and program proposals for 2021. He also reiterates the need to strengthen sectoral capabilities to ensure resource mobilization efficiency and achievement of optimal results in programs and commitments.
Other matters discussed in the meeting were the presentation of the current status of CoViD-19 in the Province and the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) CoViD-19 Operations and Initiatives. Moreover, Provincial Administrator Agnes Grace A. Cargamento proposed a sectoral strengthening to adopt with the new strategy which the Governor gave his approval.
The Cabinet Members gave their commitment to become enablers in their own departments to make PGLU an organization that creates a Province worth living in. “Adversities should not divide us but should make our bond stronger because more than ever, our people need us now,” said Gov. Pacoy.
As the PGLU does its part in advocating for improved quality of life for the people, we need all Kaprobinsiaan to join us in building a #StrongerLaUnion.

With the recent surge in the CoViD-19 cases in the Municipality of Burgos, the Provincial Government of La Union through the Provincial Incident Management Team (PIMT) extends its help to the municipality by turning over Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and hygiene kits on August 14, 2020.
To enable the municipality to contain their CoViD-19 cases, a lecture on Contract Tracing and Zoning Containment Strategy was conducted by PIMT Deputy Incident Commander Alvin Cruz.
The Provincial Government of La Union continuously supports each local government unit of the province in their fight against CoVid-19 and in ensuring a safer community.
You can take part in this battle by following the minimum health standards at all times. Together we can create a #StrongerLaUnion.