Wednesday, August 20, 2014

PGLU enjoins residents to plant Bougainvillea


Dubbed as the Garden Coast because of its botanical gardens, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) led by Gov. Manuel C. Ortega continues with its mandate to promote the beauty of the Province. The SangguniangPanlalawigan recently enacted SP Ordinance No. 055-2014 titled “The Official Flowers Act of 2014” during its 51stRegular Session on June 19, 2014.

The ordinance enjoins all component Local Government Units (LGUs) of La Union to plant Bougainvilla, the official provincial flower, and their respective official flower along highways, thoroughfares, roads and streets within their respective territorial jurisdiction.

Board Member Reynaldo M. Mosuela, author of the ordinance, said the ordinance aims for continuous activity to preserve the beauty and cleanliness of the province as we position it among others, as a haven for tourists.


Monitoring of the proper implementation of the ordinance shall be initiated by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) and the Provincial Information and Tourism Office (PITO), in coordination with their counterparts in the component LGUs.Through this ordinance, LGUs will be able to promote the official provincial flower and the respective official flower of the component city and the municipal LGUs as well. Governor Ortega also assures everyone for a continuing excellent programs and activities for economic and tourism
.A  Cabilin/PITO-LU)

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