SAN FERNANDO CITY (PIA) – After two years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) once again opens its doors to the residents to enjoy the Christmas Season.
On Saturday, at least 28,638 visitors attended the opening ceremony of the much-awaited "Pasko sa Kapitolyo."
In her message, Gov. Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David said the PGLU conducted a survey that gathered different wishes and suggestions of her province mates this Christmas and used these as a basis in the careful planning for this year’s PSK activity lineup.
She said among the different suggestions adopted by the provincial government were snowfall; Christmas bazaar/baratillo; food stalls; fireworks display; gift giving to single parents, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and indigenous peoples; Paskuhang Bayan; Christmas village competition; and conduct of various weekend activities.
La Union Governor Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David leads the opening ceremony of the Pasko sa Kapitolyo 2022 on Nov. 27. (Screenshot from PGLU Facebook page)
Furthermore, Ortega-David said she will also spearhead the Pasko Mula Sa Puso wherein she will lead the bringing of public services and Christmas treats to all 19 towns and one city of the province.
“Iikutan po namin ng personal ang ating 20 component LGUs bago mag-Christmas para personal na ihandog ang liwanag ng pasko,” the governor said.
She added: "Nais ko na kaysa kayo ang lumapit sa Provincial Government of La Union, kami po mismo ang lalapit sa inyo. Kaysa kayo po ang lumapit sa governor, akong governor mismo ang lalapit sa inyong lahat. Ganitong Provincial Government ang gusto ko para sa inyong lahat.”
Different song and dance performances by local talents were featured in the opening program, and to end the first night, the visitors were treated to fireworks and a snow show.
Vice Governor Mario Ortega delivers a message in support of the Pasko sa Kapitolyo 2022 on Nov. 27. (Screenshot from PGLU Facebook page)
Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan headed by Vice Governor Mario Ortega and local chief executives were also in attendance.
Up to the end of the year, the Pasko Sa Kapitolyo 2022 with the theme “Liwanag ng Pasko, para sa atin at sa inyo” will be available for the public to enjoy.
Pasko sa Kapitolyo is a month-long event that began in 2018 and has been institutionalized through Ordinance No. 173-2019.(JCR/JPD, PIA La Union)
