LUMC OB Ward Patients Receive Gifts

Department of OB-Gyne Head Dr. Bernadette M. Lizada of La Union Medical Center (LUMC) poses with the patients of the LUMC OB ward who received stuffed toys donated to the hospital on February 04, 2020. The gift giving was done after lectures on breastfeeding, family planning and other matters concerning women.

Marine Protected Area Ordinance Drafting Discussed in SP Committee Hearing

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Committee on Agriculture and Aquatic Resources tackles the drafting of Marine Protected Area Ordinance of the Province of La Union during the Joint Committee Hearings/Meetings on February 3, 2020 at the 3rd Basement, SP Building, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. Representatives from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office I, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office I, Environment and Natural Resources Unit of the province, Environment and Natural Resources Office of the City of San Fernando, and representatives from several Local Government Units of La Union were present and will be part of the Technical Working Group.

Mutia ti La Union 2020 Face the Press

Mutia ti Santo Tomas Victoria Tavas is hailed “Darling of the Press” during the Mutia ti La Union 2020 (MLU2020) Press Presentation on February 3, 2020 at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. In the said event, the 20 candidates and the members of the MLU2020 Pageant Organizing Committee answered queries from national and local media.

Burgos, Naguilian Update Enhance Real Property Taxation System

La Union Provincial Assessor’s Office (OPAss) –Information Technology and Land Patent Unit head June Ramos and staff update the Enhance Real Property Taxation System (ERPTS) in the Municipalities of Burgos and Naguilian as part of their scheduled assistance to all municipalities in the province on February 3, 2020. ERPTS is a database system currently used by the OPAss and the 19 Municipal Assessors to process transactions and deliver real-time data to cut down processing time and generate ready format reports.

LUMC Highlights Importance of Waste Management

Nurse III Mr. Joseph Jose C. Zarate of La Union Medical Center (LUMC) discusses waste management to the patients and watchers at the Out Patient Department of LUMC on January 31, 2020. The activity aimed to create awareness of the Green and Sustainable Consumption of Goods of the Provincial Government of La Union, Plastic Bag Styrophor/Styrofoam Regulations Ordinance and Plastic Bag Regulation Ordinance.

Newly-Appointed Naguilian Councilor Takes Oath

Gov. Pacoy administers the oath of newly-appointed Naguilian Councilor Lennie M. Mercado on January 30, 2020 at the Office of the Provincial Governor, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. Councilor Mercado will serve the unexpired term of former Councilor Roger A. Floresca.

SP Committee on Education and Culture Conducts First Committee Hearing

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Committee on Education and Culture, chaired by Hon. Nancy Corazon M. Bacurnay, conducts its first committee hearing for the year on January 29, 2020 at the Cong. Eriguel Hall, 3rd Basement, SP Building, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. The status and analysis of the National Achievement Test of learners in the province for the last three years; the status of learning facilities in schools; the effectiveness of the use of Iloko as a medium of teaching for Grades 1, 2 and 3; and a feedback on the patriotism of learners particularly on their familiarity of the national anthem were tackled in the meeting. Invited as resource speakers were Ms. Aidena L. Nuesca, Principal of Sudipen Central School, Ms. Claire P. Pulanco, Principal of Southern Naguilian National High School, Mr. Pablo C. Almoite, Jr and Mr. Norie Cubi both from Department of Education – La Union.