Republic of the Philipines

MUNICIPALITY OF NAGUILIAN, LA UNION

Home of the Original Basi

Social Services

Health

Health situations and concerns are being addressed by the two main health institutions operating in the municipality namely, the Municipal Health Center and Naguilian District Hospital. Various private clinics and specialization clinics can also be found within the town proper catering to medical-surgical and obstetrics-gynecological clients from parts of Burgos, Bauang, San Fernando, Bagulin, Aringay and Caba. Moreover, the municipality has 37 barangay health centers grouped into 7 Barangay Health Stations each being manned by 7 Barangay Health Workers, 1 Barangay Health Worker President, 1 Barangay Nurse, Barangay Catchment Midwife and 1 Barangay Nutrition Action Officer.

Education

To date, the municipality has 37 public daycare centers, 37 Public elementary schools, 3 Private elementary schools, 6 Public High schools, 2 Private High schools and 2 tertiary level schools.

Housing

The existing residential land area of the municipality occupies 491.37 hectares which is about 4.67% of the municipal total land area, hence, an additional 352.81 hectares of land is proposed for housing purposes to accommodate the projected household and future infrastructure support developments of the municipality for the next ten years.

Social Welfare Services

Each of the thirty seven barangays of the municipality has a daycare center catering to the early educational needs of children ages 3 to 4 year old.

Moreover, under the supervision of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) is the PWD Help Desk catering to the needs of our differently-abled brothers and sisters and the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs for the concerns of our elderly population.

A VAWC Help Desk is also established in each barangay to address the concerns of women and children in conflict with the law, likewise Barangay PESO and OFW Help Desk address employment and OFW concerns respectively.

Protective Services

Within the municipal compound are the Municipal Police Station and the Bureau of Jail Management and Phenology working hand in hand to provide safety and security within its jurisdiction.

Protective Services

Within the municipal compound are the Municipal Police Station and the Bureau of Jail Management and Phenology working hand in hand to provide safety and security within its jurisdiction.

Sports and Recreation

Located at Barangay Natividad is the Naguilian Civic Center, a 1, 586 square meter structure that has a seating capacity of 3,000 individuals is the most commonly used venue for various sports and municipal activities. Moreover, several covered courts can also be found amongst the thirty seven barangays constructed with the same purpose.