La Union Prepares for Census, National ID Registration
By: Camille R. Bumatay, PIO | Photo By: PIO | Date: August 25, 2020
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.
