PPCC Reactivated to Lift LU Economy
By: Mia Jayn Ochoco, GPC-LEEIPU | Photo By: GPC-LEEIPU | Date: November 18, 2020
To help lift the province’s local economy, the Office of Provincial Governor-Local Economic Enterprise and Investment Promotions Unit (OPG-LEEIPU) in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry La Union (DTI-LU) spearheads the first Orientation Meeting and Strengthening of La Union Provincial Price Coordinating Council (PPCC) held via Video Conferencing on November 18, 2020.
In accordance to Executive Order No. 13 – 2020, amending the Executive Order No. 43 – 2019 and Reactivating the PPCC of La Union, there is a need to reactivate the PPCC in order to establish the proper body to monitor food supply and prices during the CoViD-19 pandemic.
DTI reiterated that the council should coordinate and rationalize programs to stabilize prices; conduct in-depth analysis on causes of price fluctuations; recommend suggested retail prices or price ceilings for certain basic or prime commodities; and recommend action steps to correct unwarranted price increase and supply shortages.
Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III emphasized that despite the uncertainties and adversities, the government remains steadfast in its commitment to be more dynamic and responsive in public service. “We need to strengthen our partnership and collaboration. We need to align our actions, as we engage in meaningful discussion to layout policies, strategies in ensuring that our economy comes back together,” he said.
Present during the virtual meeting were representatives from Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Office 1 and La Union, Department of Health, Department of Justice, Consumers Organization represented by the Senior Citizen Federation, National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office 1, Office of the Provincial Vice Governor, Provincial Government Offices and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members.
