LUPOng Mamamahayag - 2Q 2022

The Official Newsletter of DILG La Union Provincial Office

LUPOng Mamamahayag

April - June 2022

Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Award:
an Honor and Prestige

The Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Awards which was institutionalized through the
enactment of Republic Act No. 11292 or the SGLG Act of 2019, is an award, incentive, honor
and recognition-based program that aims to motivate local government units (LGUs) to constantly
progress and/ or sustain their notable performance across various governance areas.
DILG La Union Provincial Director Reggie R. Colisao said, “The Conferment of the SGLG is not only
about the fund incentives that the LGUs may receive, but more about the HONOR AND PRESTIGE
that the Award can give. The Seal symbolizes integrity, transparency and accountability of LGUs and
it manifests that good local governance is being practiced in the LGU.”
In line with SGLG’s first year of implementation, DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2022-026 sets the
2022 SGLG Awards with an “ALL-IN” Principle wherein provinces, cities and municipalities must
pass ALL the ten (10) Governance Areas, namely: (1) Financial Administration and Sustainability;
(2) Disaster Preparedness; (3) Social Protection and Sensitivity; (4) Health Compliance and
Responsiveness; (5) Sustainable Education; (6) Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness; (7)
Safety, Peace and Order; (8) Environmental Management; (9) Tourism, Heritage Development,
Culture and Arts; and (10) Youth Development.

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Editorial Board Eleksyon 2022:
a stronger La Union
Advisers
Ahigh voter turnout of 87.17% was recorded
REGGIE R. COLISAO, CESO V in the province of La Union in the recent
Provincial Director National and Local Elections on May 9, 2022. Out
of 538,730 registered voters, 471,231 cast their
ROCELYN CHARINA B. FLORA votes for the candidates they support.
LGOO VII/Cluster Leader
------- According to the Provincial Election Supervisor
Editor-in-Chief Atty. Marino Salas, it was the most orderly, most
peaceful, and fastest elections conducted so far.
NICOLETTE MAY O. AMON
LGOO VI/ Program Manager With the proclamation of the new set of local
officials, Kaprobinsyaans from La Union are
------- looking forward to the continuity of good local
Lay-out Artist governance. With everyone supporting one
another and moving forward, La Union leaders
JULIE ANN B. QUILATES are set to fulfill their mission of being catalysts for
LGOO II sustainable and inclusive development towards
a better quality of life for the people. (See list of
Contributors winners at pages 4-14)

OLIVIA MAE N. DE GUZMAN By: LGOO II Jacquilyn O. Ducusin
MLGOO, DILG Balaoan
About the Paper:
JORALYN F. VILLASAN
LGOO IV The name of the paper, LUPOng
Mamamahayag is a wordplay to refer to
JACQUILYN O. DUCUSIN the La Union Provincial Office (LUPO)
LGOO II and the Filipino
term Lupon, which
OLIVIA KAYE B. FINN means a group
LGOO II formed for a
certain purpose.
INGRID IRA M. IGNACIO Hence, our team
LGOO II was formed to
recognize and
JULIE ANN B. QUILATES communicate to
LGOO II the public the
significant contributions of various
Engr. JOEY ANDREW L. LUBRICA stakeholders, and the impacts of these
Engineer III efforts in pursuit of excellent public
service.
Photos

DILG Field Officers

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For 2022 SGLG Assessment, the twenty (20) Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Province of
La Union were assessed by the Regional Assessment Teams (RATs) from DILG Pangasinan from
April 6, 2022 to April 22, 2022.

Cluster Leader Melinda M. Buada (RAT Leader), with members: LGOO II Alvin Joseph A. Rosario
and Pastor Rene C. Tamoria, CSO Representative from the National Chaplains of the Philippines

(NCP) assessed the following LGUs:

LGU Schedule LGU Schedule

San Fernando City April 6, 2022 Santol April 18, 2022
Bauang April 7, 2022 Bangar April 19, 2022
San Juan April 8, 2022 Luna April 20, 2022
Bacnotan Sudipen April 21, 2022
April 11, 2022

Balaoan April 12, 2022 San Gabriel April 22, 2022
Burgos April 13, 2022

Program Manager Calvin Nollie Julius B. Lubrin (RAT Leader), with members: LGOO II Maica T.
Lacasandile and Engr. Larry Cabatic, CSO Representative from the Council for the Restoration of

Filipino Values assessed the following LGUs:

LGU Schedule LGU Schedule
Naguilian April 7, 2022 Santo Tomas April 19, 2022
Caba April 8, 2022 Rosario April 20, 2022
Aringay April 11, 2022 Pugo April 21, 2022
Bagulin April 12, 2022 Tubao April 22, 2022
Agoo April 18, 2022

On the other hand, the Provincial Government of La Union was assessed by DILG Region 1 Assistant
Regional Director Agnes A. De Leon (RAT Leader), with members: Local Government Monitoring
and Evaluation Division (LGMED) Assistance Division Chief Leslie Carol L. Isip, and Pastor Rene C.
Tamoria, CSO Representative from NCP last May 2, 2022.

The assessment has two (2) phases, the Onsite Validation of the LGUs’ facilities, and the Review
of the LGUs’ documents to support the SGLG requirements, which also includes the conduct of
interviews of concerned personnel per governance area. An exit conference was also conducted
every after each assessment to provide initial feedback to the LGU of their status of compliance
with the set SGLG requirements.

As per Regional Calibration and Validation conducted last May 16-18, 2022, there are fourteen (14)
potential passers in La Union. These LGUs will be subject to National Validation.

Below are the next stages for the 2022 SGLG Assessment: Schedule
Stages

National Assessment: Calibration and Validation June 2022 to August 2022

Presentation of Validation, Indorsement and Approval September 2022

Announcement of Results October 2022 to November 2022

By: LGOO II Julie Ann B. Quilates

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List of Winning Candidates last May 9, 2022 Elections

Position PROVINCE OF LA UNION Term

Name

Governor RAPHAELLE VERONICA A. ORTEGA-DAVID 1st (NE)
Vice-Governor MARIO EDUARDO C. ORTEGA 2nd

1st District MARIA ROSARIO EUFROSINA P. NISCE 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member GERARD OSTREA 2nd
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member GERALDINE JOY ORTEGA
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member JENNIFER MOSUELA-FERNANDEZ 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member RACHEL PINZON 2nd
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member
1st (NE)
2nd District MARIA ANNABELL DE GUZMAN
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member HENRY BALBIN 3rd
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member VICTOR RIVERA 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member RUPERTO RILLERA, JR. 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member CYNTHIA ANGELICA M. BACURNAY 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member 1st (NE)

Position AGOO, LA UNION Term

Name

Mayor FRANK O. SIBUMA 1st (NE)
Vice Mayor ANTONIO A. ESLAO 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member PEPITO P. ALBA, JR. 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member CHRISTIAN I. RIVERA 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member MARK ANTHONY T. REFUGIA 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member RONWALDO G. BOADO 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member MICHAEL C. SAMBOLLEDO 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member PRISCILLA B. KOMIYA 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ERWINA C. ERIGUEL 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member LEONARD FLORENT O. BULATAO 1st (R)

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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION

Position Name Term

City Mayor HERMENEGILDO A. GUALBERTO 1st

City Vice Mayor ALFREDO PABLO R. ORTEGA 1st

Sangguniang Panglungsod Member KYLE MARIE EUFROSITO Y. NISCE 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Panglungsod Member
Sangguniang Panglungsod Member PABLO C. ORTEGA (vice RAMON C. 1st (NE)
ORTEGA)

LUCIA ESPERANZA O. VALERO 2nd

Sangguniang Panglungsod Member JONATHAN JUSTO A. ORROS 1st (R)

Sangguniang Panglungsod Member EDWIN H. YUMUL 1st (NE)

Sangguniang Panglungsod Member JANWELL E. PACIO 3rd
Sangguniang Panglungsod Member RODOLFO M. ABAT 3rd

Sangguniang Panglungsod Member ARNEL A. ALMAZAN 3rd

Sangguniang Panglungsod Member ALDRINE R. JUCAR 1st (NE)

Sangguniang Panglungsod Member JOHN H. ORROS 3rd

Sangguniang Panglungsod Member MARK ANTHONY A. DUCUSIN 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Panglungsod Member QUINTIN L. BALCITA, JR. 2nd

ARINGAY, LA UNION

Position Name Term

Mayor BENJAMIN O. SIBUMA 1st (NE)
1st (NE)
Vice Mayor MARIA ISABEL D. DIAZ 1st (NE)

Sangguniang Bayan Member CHARITO O. SIBUMA-YU 2nd
2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member JOSEPHINE M. DACANAY 1st (NE)
1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member WOODROW P. ARAOJO JR 2nd
3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member KARL G. ONG 1st (R)

Sangguniang Bayan Member BENEDICTO M. BACUS

Sangguniang Bayan Member NELDA B. MAPILE

Sangguniang Bayan Member GENOVEVA L. OBRA
Sangguniang Bayan Member RACHELL JULOYA-MARTINEZ

Legends: NE - Newly-Elected; R - Returning

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Position BACNOTAN, LA UNION Term
1st (NE)
Mayor Name 1st (R)
Vice Mayor
Sangguniang Bayan Member DIVINA C. FONTANILLA 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member FRANCISCO ANGELITO L. FONTANILLA 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member MICHAEL U. FONTANILLA 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member JANE ALMINIANA-GONZALES 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member EDIJER F. VALMONTE 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member TOMAS JOAQUIN (TJ) B. ORTEGA 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member OLGA JANE C. PANELO 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member FLORANTE C. ABAD 2nd
FRANKLIN N. ALMODOVAR
FEDERICO R. CORPUS Term
2nd
Position BAGULIN, LA UNION 2nd
1st
Mayor Name 1st
Vice Mayor 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member VIRGILIO C. FLOR 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member JAIME A. LICTAO 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member YUMER C. ALUDOS 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member KENETTE C. BADBADAOI 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member ERNESTO C. FLOR 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member LAPID D. SACPA
Sangguniang Bayan Member EDMUND S. SADAC
Sangguniang Bayan Member EDUARDO R. COMPAS, SR.
JOEL E. NANG-IS
RUCIO B. CULO

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Position BALAOAN, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 3rd
Vice Mayor 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member ATTY. ALELI U. CONCEPCION 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member CARLO CASTOR U. CONCEPCION 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member DANILO A. CONCEPCION 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ROGELIO O. CONCEPCION 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member CECILIA ASUNCION C. DETRAN 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member CESAR O. OSTREA 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ROGELIO E. OPINALDO 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member ARISTEDES F. MARRON 2nd
HERMINIA M. ORDINARIO
ROSIE M. IS-ISA

Position BANGAR, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 2nd
Vice Mayor 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member JOY PINZON MERIN 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member VIRGELIO M. DABALOS 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member WILFREDO R. MOSUELA 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member ASTAIRE VANCE IEDRITZ P. PINZON 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ROGELIO F. COLOMA 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member FAYE MAENA B. MAKILING 2rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member CEDRIC JOHN S. DE CASTRO 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member EMMANUEL A. MANTILLA 2nd
ANTHONY J. TAGUIAM
ANACLETO L. YUKEE

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Position BAUANG, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 1st (R)
Vice Mayor 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member EULOGIO CLARENCE MARTIN P. DE GUZMAN III 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member HENRY A. BACURNAY, JR.
Sangguniang Bayan Member TANYA ROBERTA A. DE GUZMAN 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member FELIX P. SANCHEZ 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member BONIFACIO A. MALINAO, JR. 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member MYRNA U. LIGAS
Sangguniang Bayan Member DANILO P. ABUAN 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member DONNY CEAZAR D. BARADI 2nd
RAYMUND C. GANADEN 1st (R)
VERONICA T. BERNARDO 1st (R)

Position BURGOS, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 1st (NE)
Vice Mayor 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member DELFIN C. COMEDIS,JR. 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ANNIE A. PATINGLAG
Sangguniang Bayan Member MARIO C. MARTINEZ 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member EFREN A. HIDALGO 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member MARLON C. GUMBA 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member DANTE C. CABINTO 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member BETTY JEAN L. ARSITIO 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member DOMINGO G. ABANSI 3rd
ALANO N. GASCON 1st (NE)
DANIEL N. NISPEROS

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Position CABA, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 1st (NE)
Vice Mayor 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member DONNA R. CRISPINO 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member RONNIE P. MANGASER
Sangguniang Bayan Member CONRADO A. VITO 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member IGMEDIO L. DUGEÑA 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member ARLEEN G. CRISPINO 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member DON MAR P. DUGENIA 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member MARIBEL B. RUNES 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member CRISOGONO D. HULIPAS JR. 3rd
CHARLYN FESALBON-REYES
IMELDA D. VALLEJO 1st (NE)

Position LUNA, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 1st (NE)
Vice Mayor 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member GARY N. PINZON 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ROMEO L. RESURRECCION
Sangguniang Bayan Member DECSON C. GALVEZ 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member IMEE V. VILLA 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ZALDY M. RAMIREZ 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member BEVERLY M. KIM
Sangguniang Bayan Member ALBINO N. REYES, SR. 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member ROBERT JEFFREY N. NOBLEZA 3rd
ALEX A. NUVAL 2nd
2nd
RICHARD FLORES

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Position NAGUILIAN, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 2nd
Vice Mayor 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member NIERI T. FLORES 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member REYNALDO J. FLORES 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member DIOMEDES F. HIPOL 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member RUPERT PAOLO M. RILLERA III 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member HELEN CASUGA-OBISPO 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member GEORGINA F. ESTEPA-FLORES 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ERICK E. SORIANO 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member JOHNATAN P. MOLINA 2nd
LENY MADAYAG-MERCADO
AURELIO F. FLORA

Position PUGO, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 1st (NE)
Vice Mayor 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member KURT WALTER M. MARTIN
Sangguniang Bayan Member BRYAN T. BALLOGUING 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member JUVENAL R. BASALLO 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member JONNEL B. DACPANO 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member MANUEL L. MAPALO 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member RAUL S. RAMIREZ 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member ROGELIO E. LABAYO 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ROMULO B. TAVARES 2nd
ARMAND H. MALAMION 3rd
MICHELLE BOADILLA-LALES

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Position ROSARIO, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 2nd
Vice Mayor 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member ATTY. BELLARMIN A. FLORES II 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member BELLARMIN C. FLORES III 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member JAN MICHAEL G. VIRAY 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member ALLAN S. SABANGAN 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member JOSEPH S. HERUELA 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member RAUL C. FLORES 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member APOLINARIO T. ALBAY 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member CESARIO T. LICOS, SR 2nd
ENGR. FLORANTE B. ZARATE
ROSELILY S. FUENTES

Position SAN GABRIEL, LA UNION Term

Name 1st (NE)
1st (NE)
Mayor LANY B. CARBONELL
Vice Mayor RAMOLITO A. GUINOMMA 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member MARIO P. ALIGO 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member JERRY T. FERNANDEZ 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member GEOFFREY D. AWINGAN 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member MARDO A. BANG-OA 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ISAGANI L. DUMAOANG 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member MAURICIO P. CANUTAB 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member DOMINADOR M. ABUAN 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member DANILO A. ELIAS, JR.

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Position SAN JUAN, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 3rd
Vice Mayor 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member ARTURO P. VALDRIZ 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member MANUEL VICTOR R. ORTEGA, JR. 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member MARIQUITA P. ORTEGA 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ATHENA L. NANG 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ARNEL CHRISTOPHER A. PERLATA 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member LOUIE V. FONTANILLA 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member MILANO CARLITOS A. MAGSAYSAY 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member DIONISIO T. VELASCO 2nd
EUSEBIO P. LIM II
NORMA B. LIM

Position SANTO TOMAS, LA UNION Term

Name 2nd
3rd
Mayor SEVERINO C. CARBONELL 2nd
Vice Mayor WINNIE N. DOCTOLERO 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member CELIAFLOR M. BEJAR 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member NOEL G. BASI 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ALDRYEN REY S. CABICO 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member DAVID S. VILLANUEVA III 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ANTHONY M. VILLANUEVA 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member RITCHE P. ALAMBRA 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member LORENZO R. MEDINA, JR.
Sangguniang Bayan Member VILEA R. CAPINPIN

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Position SANTOL, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 3rd
Vice Mayor 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member MAGNO A. WAILAN 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member MONICO O. ORIENTE JR. 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member JOJO O. OMINGA 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member WILLIAM O. AGTARAP 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member EDITHA R. MILLARES 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member CLAUDIO O. GALOS JR. 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member RAMIL A. SANSANO 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member BERNARD M. PEPE 2nd
OLYMPIO O. MILLARES
ROXANNE M. DANGLE-ARQUERO

Position SUDIPEN, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 2nd
Vice Mayor 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member WENDY JOY D. BUQUING 2nd
Sangguniang Bayan Member MELVIN G. MACUSI 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member BERRY A. YADAO 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member MANDY L. ADVIENTO 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member ROSEMARIE M. BELISOA 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member TITA D. MOSTOLES 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ROEL M. GUANZO 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member NOLY C. CONG-O 3rd
JOEBET L. DEE
MARCELINA P. LEONEN

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Position TUBAO, LA UNION Term

Mayor Name 2nd
Vice Mayor 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ATTY. JONALYN G. FONTANILLA-PIAYAS
Sangguniang Bayan Member ROMEO S. GARCIA 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member JUDYLYN O. GARCIA 1st
Sangguniang Bayan Member GERALYN G. BULAO 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member DEOGRACIO M. CALERA 1st (NE)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ELMER O. LAROYA 3rd
Sangguniang Bayan Member DOMINGO S. ESTOESTA 1st (R)
Sangguniang Bayan Member ALBERTO J. GAYO, SR. 2nd
JOSEPH G. QUIMADO 1st (NE)
ALMARIO A. PANELO

Credit to the rightful owners for pictures used.

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Ortega-David: The Epitome of the New

Generation's Leadership

Garnering over 348,269 votes in the 2022 National and
Local Elections, Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David,
known by her nickname “Rafy,” won over the hearts of
the citizens of La Union as she was elected the governor
of the province.

Ortega-David is hailed as the first female governor of the
province, as well as the youngest at 24 years old. She is one
of the daughters of the incumbent governor Pacoy Ortega,
who served his last term as the province’s governor just
this June. A loving wife to Mr. Kevin David, and a doting
mother to her son, Ino, Gov. Rafy finished with a degree
of Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality
Management Specialization in Hotel Administration at
Enderun Colleges, finishing her tertiary education as Cum
Laude. She is also a cadet and a commercially licensed
pilot.

In one of her interviews, Governor Rafy said that being
the youngest and first woman

governor in the province is both

pressuring and exciting. She may
have big shoes to fill but she also has
new ideas to share.. “Mapapakita

ko po na kaya ng kababaihan at

kabataan na makipagsabayan,” she

stated. She also fondly spoke about

how she is considered to be Gov.

Pacoy’s mini-me, inheriting

his ‘pagiging maka-kapwa,’ or

his empathy to people. She was

frequently seen with her father
on some of his official businesses

during his term as governor, and

even had the chance to be his
substitute on official events. In her

term as governor, she plans to carry out the value of empathy for a Stronger La Union.

In her first Monday flag-raising ceremony, she pledged to continue the transformative governance.
Her service to her Kaprobinsiaans will be anchored on her P.U.S.O Agenda–which will focus on People
centeredness and driven governance, Universal access to basic needs, Sustainable and progressive
economy, and Orderly, sustainable, and resilient component city, municipalities, and barangays.
She plans to execute her agenda in her first 100 days.. The governor also promoted the La Union
PROBINSYAnihan–a call to action to the programs of her office which aim to promote oneness and
the value of bayanihan in the province. Governor Rafy spent her first day in office on June 30, 2022
getting to know each of the offices in the Provincial Capitol. The young governor is set to prove that
“Puso, Serbisyo, at Sigasig ng Bagong Henerasyon” can build a Stronger La Union.

By: LGOO II Jacquilyn O. Ducusin

Photo Credits: Provincial Government of La Union Facebook Page

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DILG La Union conducts POC Audit
for CY 2019 and CY 2021

The Peace and Order Council
(POC) is the government's
platform for stronger
collaboration among local
government units (LGUs), with
law enforcement agencies and the
community to fight criminality,
illegal drugs, insurgency, and
violent extremism. It creates an
enabling environment among
its members to harmonize
and effectively implement
peace and order and public
safety. To strengthen POCs,
the Department of the Interior
and Local Government issued
Memorandum Circular (MC) 2019-143 which reiterates the conduct of annual performance audits
to monitor the compliance of sub-national POCs and POC Secretariat.

In February 2022, DILG issued MC
2022-013, for the conduct of POC
Audit for CY 2019 and CY 2021, to
evaluate the functionality of local
POCs, recognize innovations, and
identify interventions and strategies
for improvement.

To further implement the intent of
the above-mentioned issuances, the
DILG La Union through its organized
Provincial Audit Team (PAT)
conducted the POC Performance
Audits for the years 2019 and 2021
(table and online validation) on May
16-19, 2022 at the Conference Room, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Region 1, City of San Fernando,
La Union. The PAT composed of DILG, PNP, PDEA, and two (2) CSO representatives from Northern
Luzon Baptist Pastors and Preachers Fellowship and Council for Restoration of Filipino Values
assessed the POC documents submitted by the City and Municipal POCs based on the following:
Organization, Policies, Plans, and Budget, Meetings, Reports, General supervision, and Innovation.

Audit results were forwarded to the National POC Secretariat, Policy Monitoring Compliance Division
(PCMD), and Bureau of Local Government Supervision (BLGS) through the POC Audit Portal. The
release of POC Performance Audit Results to the SGLG Team, and Awarding/ Recognition of Top
Performing POCs and POC Secretariats will be in June 2022.

By: LGOO V Joralyn F. Villasan

“Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan”

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La Union conducts 2nd Quarter
PPOC-LUADAC For CY 2022

On June 21, 2022,
the members of the
Provincial Peace and

Order Council (PPOC)

and the La Union Anti-

Drug Abuse Council

(LUADAC) convened for

the 2nd Quarter meeting
CY 2022 via Zoom

Teleconference. The

meeting was presided by

Gov. Francisco Emmanuel

“Pacoy” R. Ortega III

who urged everyone to

continue doing what

is best to maintain the

peace and order situation

in La Union with the new

leadership of the incoming Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David. He emphasized that peace

and order are essential for us to have a better, safe, and stronger La Union to live in.

The agenda of the meeting includes the presentation and approval of the two (2) Joint PPOC-
LUADAC Resolutions relative to the provision of technical and financial assistance to City and
Municipal ADACs and the conduct of the Provincial Basic Logistics Course (PBLC) of the La Union
Police Provincial Office for CY 2022. Accomplishments on Anti-Criminality, Anti-Insurgency, Anti-
Illegal Drugs 1st Semester 2022 were also presented by the PNP-La Union, 71st Infantry Batallion,
and PDEA-La Union respectively. PD Reggie R. Colisao, PPOC Head Secretariat, discussed updates
on the Enhanced Comprehensive Local IntegrationProgram (E-CLIP) and the results and findings
of the recently conducted POC and ADAC Performance Audits. She also presented the 1st Semester

CY 2022 PPOC-LUADAC Secretariat Report.

By: LGOO V Joralyn F. Villasan

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C/MADACs in LU assessed as
"ideal" in ADAC Audit

The Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit of the 20 C/MADACs of the Province
of La Union commenced on May 10, 2022 at the Provincial Planning and Development Office
(PPDO) Conference Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. The ADAC Provincial
Team is composed of DILG Provincial Director Reggie R. Colisao, CESO V, as Chairman and member
representatives, from the DILG Provincial Office, Philippine National Police La Union Office,
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency La Union Chapter, Northern Luzon Baptist Pastors and
Preachers Fellowship and Council for the Restoration of Filipino Values (CRFV-1).
The local ADACs were audited on their functionality and effectiveness based on the indicators of
the DILG-DDB JMC No. 2018-01 and DILG MC 2022-.034. The ADAC Performance Audit aims to (1)
Assess the functionality and effectiveness of local ADACs based on existing issuances and policies; (2)
Determine ADAC-initiated and / or endorsed innovations and best practices at all levels; (3) Create
a platform for evaluation and assessment, and (4) Recognize the best, effective, and performing
ADACs.
The Assessment concludes that the city and municipalities of La Union garnered Ideal functionality
where the municipalities of Aringay, Bacnotan, Bagulin, Balaoan, Caba, Luna, San Juan, Santol, and
Sudipen garnered 100 points or Perfect Ideal Functionality.

The Anti-Drug Abuse Provincial Audit
Team (APT) headed by PD Reggie R.
Colisao, assessed the 20 C/MADACs
of the Province of La Union from
May 10-13, 2022. Members include PLTCOL
Alejandro C. Pagar, Jr. and PLT Reggycar A.
Mangubat from PNP-LUPPO; Intelligence
Officer I Francisca R. Oribello from PDEA-
LUPO; Pastor Ferdinand G. Abenes and Engr.
Larry L. Cabatic as CSO Representatives.

By: LGOO II Ingrid Ira M. Ignacio

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DILG, PIMTF conduct LCPC Audit

The DILG La Union Provincial Office spearheaded the Local Council for the Protection of Children
(LCPC) Functionality Audit through the Provincial Inter-agency Monitoring Task Force (IMTF)
from March – April 2022 using the LCPC Functionality Assessment Guidelines in DILG MC 2021-
039. Its member composition includes representatives from the following: Provincial Social Welfare
and Development Office, Provincial Health Office, Provincial Planning and Development Office,
Department of Education, and Northern Luzon Baptist Pastors and Preachers Fellowship.

The IMTF assessed the 2021 LCPC documents of the cities and municipalities of La Union through
table and on-site assessment. Through on-site assessment, the IMTF were able to provide technical
assistance to the LGU since the indicators for the new guidelines is highly technical.

By: LGOO II Ingrid Ira M. Ignacio

PIAMTF at Santol La Union where members of Santol MCPC PIAMTF At Balaoan, La Union with MCPC Members
attended.

In San Juan La Union, MCPC members were provided with technical PIMTF pictured together with Santo Tomas Mayor, MLGOO and
assistance after reviewing documents MSWDO

IMTF Team in Tubao, La Union Final Deliberation of LCPC Functionality Assessment

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DILG La Union joins 2nd Quarter CY 2022 NSED

On June 9, 2022, the DILG La Union Provincial The evaluators of the DILG La Union Provincial
Office participated in the 2nd Quarter CY 2022 Office were SFO 2 Mar-Jeffrey J. Pascua, Bureau of
National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED). Fire Protection, Mr. Rafael A. Lim and Mr. Eugene
The Duck, Cover and Hold was performed by Carlo G. Nucal, both from the Provincial Disaster
the personnel upon hearing the loud siren from Risk Reduction and Management Office.
the Online Ceremonial Pressing of the Button at
9:00AM which signaled the start of the drill. DILG La Union Field Officers also participated in
the 2nd Quarter NSED along with their respective
This year’s 2nd Quarter NSED was spearheaded LGUs.
by the Office of the Civil Defense – Region 1
(OCD-R1) and participated in by the government The NSED is a quarterly activity which aims
offices located in Government Center 2, City of to improve earthquake preparedness and
San Fernando, La Union. responsiveness through the conduct of drills or
exercises. This is being conducted by various
Evaluators from DSWD Field Office 1, BFP, PNP, line agencies, LGUs and other government
Philippine Red Cross, PDRRMO La Union and City instrumentalities. It also seeks to educate
Government of San Fernando, were tapped by the the public on disaster preparedness against
OCD-R1 to assess and evaluate the preparedness earthquakes and tests the contingency plans of
and response of the participating offices during Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
emergency situation and the command and Councils (LDRRMCs).
control mechanism in emergency and disaster
operation of its Disaster Control Groups. By: LGOO II Julie Ann B. Quilates

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DILG La Union Field Officers participating in the 2nd Quarter NSED with their respective LGUs.

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DILG La Union conducts Mid-Year Evaluation cum
PPAs Post Evaluation in Baguio City

To provide a better perspective of the strategies employed that are effective and responsive to
the demands of the Department in the implementation of various PPAs, the Department of the
Interior and Local Government (DILG) La Union Provincial Office conducted a three-day activity
entitled “Mid-Year Evaluation cum Post-Evaluation on Various PPAs implementation (SGLG, POC/
ADAC/BADAC Audit, LTIA, Dagyaw, Townhall Meeting and CSO Accreditation/Orientation for CSO
Desk Officers)” on June 15-17, 2022 at the Azalea Hotels and Residences, Baguio City.
This follow-through activity was initiated to enhance the knowledge and skills of personnel,
particularly the field officers to further their competence in providing technical assistance to the
local government units in the implementation of PPAs and the submission of required reports.
Also, provided an assessment of the accomplishments and reiteration of the remaining deliverables
under the said programs.
In her message, PD Reggie R. Colisao, she reiterated to everyone to be mindful of the requirements
and deadlines of the office, and emphasized that a group will not succeed without each other’s
cooperation and teamwork.
As part of the innovations of the office, health and wellness activities were also conducted to
check and monitor the health condition of the personnel. Activities such as checking the body
mass index (BMI), weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate were conducted by
LGOO II Olivia Kaye B. Finn. Yoga and Zumba exercises were led by MLGOO Eufemia P. Apostol, and
LGOO II Ingrid Ira M. Ignacio.

By: LGOO V Joralyn F. Villasan

“Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan”

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DILG LU and CTTs join refresher course on
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Work

The Department of the Interior and Local Government - La Union (DILG LU) and Contact Tracing
Teams (CTTs) assigned in the local government units (LGUs) participated in the Refresher
Course on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Work held on May 18, 2022 via blended mode.

The activity was facilitated by the DILG Regional Office I through the Local Government Capability
Development Division (LGCDD) in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) and Office
of Civil Defense (OCD).

Aside from the DILG-hired Contact Tracers, LGUs have also organized their CTTs composed of
Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams (BHERTs), Volunteers, representatives from the
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Local Epidemiology Surveillance Units (LESUs).

The conduct of refresher courses is one of the strategies to manage the COVID cases in the country.
This activity aims to update the CTTs on the contact tracing process: Prevention, Detection, Isolation,
Treatment and Reintegration and Vaccination (PDITR+V). It also aims to keep CTTs abreast with the
new national directives/ policies pertaining to COVID-19, and be fully aware of the new reporting
mechanism.

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) was first reported in the country on January 21, 2020. Since
then, the goverment has stepped up its efforts on improving health policies and protocols to prevent
the spread of infection, and reduce its negative impact on our socio-economic development. At
present, the administration of COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged to increase
"herd immunity.". As a result, cases were reportedly to be decreasing, however, the virus still exists.
By: LGOO II Olivia Kaye B. Finn

“Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan”

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Balaoan, DILG LU reorient Brgy Secs on
BDC and Tech Writing

The Municipal Government of Balaoan, La Union, headed by Atty. Aleli U. Concepcion conducted
an Orientation on Barangay Development Council (BDC) Functionality Audit for the members
of the Municipal Assessment Team (MAT) and Barangay Secretaries. All 36 Barangay Secretaries
were present during said orientation on April 26, 2022 at the Conference Hall of Balaoan, La Union.
The BDC Functionality Audit Self-Assessment Form (SAF) was presented to the participants and
used for the workshop.

The roles of the MAT, which include reviewing, scanning, uploading and encoding the forms, were
also discussed. The 2022 Audit covers both FY 2020 and FY 2021.
After the Orientation on BDC, the Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) of DILG
Balaoan, Olivia Mae N. de Guzman, facilitated a short course on Technical Writing and preparation of
minutes of meeting. This initiative was conducted in coordination with Toastmasters International,
through the Cordillera Toastmasters' Club in Baguio City. Toastmaster member Jasmin G. Bayquen,
also a professor from the University of the Philippines Baguio – Humanities Department, discussed
the basics of sentence construction. This served as a refresher for the barangay secretaries, to
complement their efforts in compliance with documentary requirements for all functionality audits
being undertaken on various Barangay Councils.
Prof. Bayquen also facilitated a workshop on formal letter writing, preparation of memo and drafting
of e-mail correspondence. The participants were also reorientated on the parts of the minutes of the
meeting, especially the recommended format on drafting the minutes of the BDC meeting. MLGOO
de Guzman also presented a sample After Activity Report.
The said activity was funded from Municipal Development Council, under Office of the Mayor.

By: MLGOO Olivia Mae N. De Guzman

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"Most Profound Congratulations and
Commendation" for DILG La Union

On June 9, 2022, the DILG La Union was given
with the Most Profound Congratulations and
Commendation by Governor Francisco Emmanuel
"Pacoy" R. Ortega III, Vice-Governor Mario
Eduardo C. Ortega, and the Honorable Members
of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for being
Conferred as Best Performing Provincial Office,
Diamond Awardee Provincial Category (DTP) and
Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Special Awardee
in 2021 during the Jewels of the North Awarding
Ceremony of DILG Region 1 last March 14, 2022
through Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolutions.

Most Profound Congratulations and
Commendation were also given to the following:

• CLGOO Lily Ann O. Colisao - Best Performing
CLGOO

• LGOO V Joralyn F. Villasan - Best Performing
Provincial Office Junior Technical Staff

• AA II Ely O. Difuntorum - Best Performing
Provincial Office Administrative Staff -

The said Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolutions
were delivered and awarded by Hon. Maria
Rosario Eufrosina P. Nisce, Ex-Officio Member of
the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of La Union.

By: LGOO II Julie Ann B. Quilates

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Rediscovering La Union...

La Union is known for its beaches, natural sites, delectable Ilocano food and hospitable citizens.
Whether you’re a surfer, nature lover or a person who is very fond of food, make sure to
put La Union in your bucket list. Every quarter, we will be featuring tourist attractions in every city
and municipality of the province. Together, let us explore the beauties of La Union!

In search for a place to hike for beginners,
we suggest Mt. Kabugbugan, otherwise
known as Mt. Puraw, located atPalugsi-
Limmangsangan, Bauang, La Union. The
hike takes about 45 minutes to one hour.
Upon reaching the peak, you will have
a 360 degree view of the neighboring
mountains and seas. If you want to give
Mt. Kabugbugan a try, we suggest you
start in the morning, around 5:00 AM.
Make sure to bring your friends and
enjoy the serenity of the place.

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After your amazing adventure, you can take a break at Ciano Umok
Gallery Café which is located in the same barangay. “Ciano” is the
name of the owner’s grandfather, while “Umok” is an Ilocano word
for birds’ nest. This gallery café showcases the art and paintings of
the owner and local Filipino artists from La Union. Their halo-halo
is one of their best sellers. It delightfully combines homegrown
ingredients like kaong, kamote, sweetened beans and fruit to their
famouse light and creamy shaved ice.
Even when you have been here before, you will yearn to see the
majestic view once more.

By: LGOO II Olivia Kaye B. Finn

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LUP Ong Mamamahayag 28 Art by: Engr. Joey Andrew L. Lubrica

Government Center, Aguila Road, Sevilla [email protected]
Norte, City of San Fernando, La Union [email protected].

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m (072) 607-7169 DILG La Union
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