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By: Mariel Mina, GPC-OPPDC | Photos By: GPC-OPPDC | Date: May 26, 2022
Gov. Francisco Emmanuel โPacoyโ R. Ortega III convened the CY 2022 1st and his termโs final Provincial Development Council (PDC) Full Council Meeting on May 26, 2022 via video conferencing approving Resolutions No. 01 and 02, series of 2022 approving the Supplemental Annual Investment Program No. 2 for CY 2022 and Annual Investment Program (AIP) for CY 2023 of the Province of La Union, respectively. These resolutions serve as the final accomplishment of the PDC under Gov. Pacoy Ortegaโs term.
During his welcome remarks, Gov. Pacoy thanked the members of the Council for their full support and active participation in his administration since 2016. โFor the past six years, much have been done in setting the direction of economic and social progress and coordinating development efforts in La Union," he stressed.
He reported the Councilโs accomplishments from 2016 to present which include the conduct of 15 Full Council Meetings and 13 Executive Committee meetings; approved 50 PDC Resolutions and 17 PDC ExeCom Resolutions which led to the approval and updating of key milestones such as the La Union Strategy Road Map, sectoral plans, and approval of regional plans, among others. โWhat we have accomplished are not just mere documents, these are legal instruments which facilitated the implementation of impactful programs, projects and activities towards the achievement of our vision to be the Heart of Agri-Tourism in Northern Luzon by 2025," Gov. Ortega emphasized.
In his closing message, Gov. Pacoy requested for the Councilโs full support to the future endeavors of the Province under Governor-elect Raphaelle Veronica โRafyโ Ortega-David. โI encourage our partners in the Civil Society to apply for re-accreditation in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan this July-August so that the new administration can establish stronger partnership with you as local special bodies. As we continue with our developmental work whether in our public or private capacities, may we all be reminded that we do all this for the Love of La Union and Godโs Greater Glory!โ he added.
The said meeting was attended by the members of the PDC which include the Local Chief Executives of the component LGUs of La Union, BM Francisco Paolo P. Ortega V, representatives of the Civil Society Organizations, and key department heads of the Provincial Government of La Union.
