PGLU on Top of Preparation Against CoViD-19, ASF

PGLU ON TOP OF PREPARATION AGAINST COVID19, ASF. Following the declaration of State of Public Health Emergency by President Rodrigo Duterte on March 9, the Provincial Task Force against Emerging and Re-Emerging Diseases of the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), headed by Gov. Pacoy, convenes on March 10, 2020 to discuss updates, actions and precautionary measures against COVID-19.

Also discussed in said meeting was the assistance of the PGLU to the City of San Fernando after confirmation of its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF).

NDH Nurse Tops ITRMC Nursing Skills Training

Ms. Joan D. Mabalo, Nurse I of Naguilian District Hospital (NDH) tops the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) Nursing Skills Training in the Operating Room at the ITRMC on March 10, 2020. INSTOR is a training which deals with various aspects of the operating room that contributes to safe and effective patient care.

BDH Conducts Family Planning Lectures

“BABAE KA, MAHALAGA KA”. Bacnotan District Hospital (BDH) Breastfeeding Commitee Chairman Dr. Resie Aurea Pimpinio reiterates the significance of women in the nurturing and development of babies through breastfeeding and BDH midwife Dyesebel Dumo highlights the crucial role of women in family planning in their lectures on March 9, 2020. In celebration of Women’s Role in History Month to Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) of Bacnotan, La Union, who are mostly women.

Gov. Pacoy graces Friendship Cup 2020 Opening

Gov. Pacoy graces the opening of the Friendship Cup on March 7, 2020 at the San Fernando City Plaza. Jointly organized by the City Government of San Fernando and the Provincial Government of La Union, the Friendship Cup is an annual sporting event that aim to foster camaraderie among athletes in the province.

TWG-Provincial Solid Waste Management Board Conducts 1st Quarterly Meeting

The Technical Working Group of the Provincial Solid Waste Management Board (TWG-PSWMB) of the Province of La Union convenes for its 1st Quarterly Meeting on March 5, 2020 at the Cong. Eriguel Hall, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Building, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. The group discussed the amendment of the Plastic Regulation Ordinance; issues and concerns of the District Hospitals on Solid Waste and Wastewater Management; and revisited the Guidelines on Sustainable and Green Consumption of Good in Provincial Government of La Union. Engr. Ashley Antonio of Department of Health-Region 1 discussed the proper color-coding of waste bins and number of required waste bins in hospitals as well as the accredited desludging service providers for proper wastewater management in La Union.

Validators Present Cleanest, Safest and Greenest Municipality and City Winners to Gov. Pacoy

Validators for the Cleanest, Safest and Greenest Municipality and City in La Union composed of Anacleto “Mario” Zamoranos of Civil Society Organization; Josefina B. Escalante of Department of the Interior and Local Government; Caren Grace Cabanayan of Philippine Information Authority; Gemmalyn De Guzman of Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Environmental Management Bureau; Leoni Gagni of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist; Ramon Fangon of Provincial Health Office; Catalino Ancheta of Provincial Planning and Development Office; Ma. Angelina Hipol of Provincial Engineering Office; and Marvin Camarao of Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office present to Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III the result of the competition on March 5, 2020 at Dencio’s Bar and Grill, City of San Fernando, La Union. Also in the photo is Environment and Natural Resources Unit headed by Ms. Annalyn Valdez who spearheads the search.

BM Rivera Graces Dulao Integrated School Foundation Anniversary

As the Guest of Honor and Speaker, Board Member Christian I. Rivera emphasizes the value of education and character in pursuing great dreams during the 2nd Foundation Anniversary of Dulao Integrated School, Dulao, Aringay, La Union on March 4, 2020. BM Rivera likewise explained the significance of excellence in moral, intellectual, spiritual and physical aspects of the lives of youth as primary factor in nation building.

Gov. Pacoy Joins Kapihan sa Ilocos Press Conference, RTF-ELCAC First Quarter Meeting

As the Regional Peace and Order Council Chairman, Gov. Pacoy joins Kapihan sa Ilocos Press Conference spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency – Regional Office 1 before the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict First Quarter Meeting on March 4, 2020 at the Vista La Vita, Canaoay, City of San Fernando, La Union. Other resource speakers were National Security Council Adviser Sec. Hermogenes Esperon, Jr.; Regional Director PBGen. Joel S. Orduña of Police Regional Office I; and Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Director James Fadrilan.