AWARDS
A Plaque of Recognition was awarded to the Local Government of Luna, La Union, in the presence of Mayor Gary N. Pinzon, Dr. Primitivo Zambrano, and Mr. Kenje Paningbatan, RN, MAN, for their outstanding contribution to the Region 1 Blood Services Network through their support in conducting Mobile Blood Donation Activities.
The awarding took place during the Culminating Program of National Blood Donor’s Month, held at the Convention Center in Sevilla, City of San Fernando, on August 19, 2024.
A Plaque of Recognition was awarded to the Local Government of Luna, La Union, in the presence of Mayor Gary N. Pinzon, Dr. Primitivo Zambrano, and Mr. Kenje Paningbatan, RN, MAN, for their outstanding contribution to the Region 1 Blood Services Network through their support in conducting Mobile Blood Donation Activities.
The awarding took place during the Culminating Program of National Blood Donor’s Month, held at the Convention Center in Sevilla, City of San Fernando, on August 19, 2024.
Another National Award! This honor belongs to every Bannuar of Luna, a proof that when a community cares, protects, and stands together, lives are changed. Guided by Mayor Gary N. Pinzon and strengthened by the dedication of the Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council, Luna's recognition in the National Anti-Drug Abuse Council 2025 Performance Audit reflects more than performance, it reflects compassion, vigilance, and shared responsibility. Agpaay iti tunggal Bannuar iti Luna, this is our collective promise to keep our community safe, hopeful, and drug-resilient.
Ending the Month with our 1st Green Banner Seal of Compliance Award for Nutrition, Special Awards for LGU with Established Nutrition Office and LGU First 1000 Days (FIK) Adopters. Also, Congratulations to our very own pride Ms. Mildred Bravo of Brgy. Ayaoan for being awarded as 2nd Runner Up Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar and representing the Province of La Union.
𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗣𝗠 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮, 𝗟𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗴𝗸𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮, held on February 19, 2026, was a major success, with over 𝟲𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 from Baguio, Pangasinan, and La Union attending the event. Led by the Media Affairs Office (MAO) of the Provincial Government of La Union, under the leadership of Ms. Mary Joy Ann Castillo, and with full support from the Local Government Unit of Luna, led by Mayor Gary N. Pinzon, the initiative aimed to identify new tourist attractions in various municipalities. Mr. Joel S. Rilloraza, the Municipal Information Officer, identified and took an assessment of 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁 as one of Luna’s standout attractions approved by our Local Chief Executive. The resort, 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼, a prominent figure in public service, media, business, songwriting, and music production, now serves as an OPM Sanctuary, housing a unique collection of memorabilia from Filipino music legends.
Seal of Good Education Governance (2023): Awarded by Synergeia Foundation and USAID during the 2023 National Education Summit.
International Mathematical Olympiad Awards (2023): Learners from Luna National High School won gold, silver, bronze, and merit awards at the Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad (HKIMO).
Search for Cleanest, Safest and Greenest LGU: The municipality has participated in provincial environmental management competitions.
Municipal Cooperative Development Council (MCDC): Organized in 2025 to foster local economic growth in partnership with the Cooperative Development Authority.
Provincial Legislative Award: The LGU’s Sanggunian was recognized in 2023 for passing quality local legislation.