Nagbalitangan farmers double palay yield with support from DA, PGA

October 21, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Nagbalitangan Farmers’ Association produced more than double palay yield from the hybrid and inbred rice varieties planted at the demo farm covered by the Solar Powered Irrigation System of the Department of Agriculture in coordination with the Provincial Government of Abra. The farmers reported they are able to harvest 8-10 tons of fresh weight palay… Read more »

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Abreño overseas worker tops the Licensure Examination for Teachers in Dubai

October 18, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

“I’m just a simple student of ASIST who dreamed of having a teacher’s license but God gave me bonus,” said Jona Elyssa Taeza Mayrong, 23, from Palaquio, Bucay. Jona Mayrong tops the August 12, 2019, Special Professional Licensure Examination for Teachers-Elementary in Abu Dhabi, UAE scoring 81.20%. Mayrong graduated from ASIST-Lagangilang and currently teaches nursery… Read more »

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Bernos, PPOC, create ELCAC to end communist armed conflicts

September 25, 2019 abranewsdesk Featured

As Abra works for a peaceful community, the Provincial Peace and Order Council headed by Governor Joy Bernos created the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) during the Joint Provincial Development Council (PDC) and PPOC at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall on September 24, 2019. The Task Force is chaired by… Read more »

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Tradisional a panagdamili, masarakan sadiay Malaylay, Mudiit Dolores

September 10, 2019 abranewsdesk Uncategorized

Maysa kadagiti naisigudan a pagbiagan dagiti agnaed iti Malaylay, Mudiit, Dolores ti panagdamili wenno pottery. Ngem iti panaglabas ti panawen, in-inoten daytoy a mapukpukaw. Ni Nanang Fely Alunday-Kano, edad 70, ti maysa kadagiti nabatbati nga agdamdamili iti nasao a lugar. Napagbasada kenni Albert Kano a kapisi ti puso na dagiti walo nga annakda gapu iti… Read more »

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PGA tightens its food security and veterinary quarantine procedures

August 29, 2019 abranewsdesk Featured

The PGA through the Provincial Veterinary Office (OPVet) has tightened its food safety measures to ensure the health of the public and livestock in Abra. Transportation of live animals and meat products to the province are PROHIBITED without pertinent document imposed by OPVet such as Veterinary Health Certificate and Shipping Permit among others. Quarantine checkpoints… Read more »

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Abra businesses rake in P1.6M at the Nat’l Trade Fair

August 28, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The finest Abra products were showcased during the National Trade Fair on August 22-25, 2019, at Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong. The nine exhibitors–Quiday, Neila Ardaniel, Librado Donato, Glenda Castillanes, Ma. Zita Benabese, Natividad Balbin, Esperanza Barcena, Carlo Balneg, and Ruby Guzman–raked in P1.6 million of total sales from their loom weaving, bamboo craft,… Read more »

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PGA, OISCA-Japan working for youth development and environmental protection

August 24, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Vice Gov. Ronald Balao-as and SP members welcomed the OISCA Shizouka group from Japan headed by Director Hayakawa Tsuyoshi on August 23, 2019, at the Governor’s Gallery, Provincial Capitol. Every year, the Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) group from Japan visits the province to have a field exposure and community engagement. They… Read more »

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Manabo’s women’s boxing champ Dacquel eyes kickboxing

August 23, 2019 abranewsdesk Uncategorized

On May 12, 2019, Renalyn “Renz” Dacquel shocked the spectators at the Wanchai Convention in Hong Kong when she dominated a more experienced Nanako Suzuki during their DEF Promotions championship boxing match. This time, the striker from Manabo, Abra has set her eyes on kickboxing. At present, she is now training to represent the Philippines… Read more »

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SK works for a drug-free Abra, attends drug prevention convention in GenSan

August 19, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Abra is working toward a drug-free province with their participation in the SK National Convention on Drug Abuse Prevention Education at the Anchor Hotel, General Santos City on August 15-17, 2019. The convention aligns the commitments of the Dangerous Drugs Board, Department of Interior and Local Government, and National Youth… Read more »

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PDRRMC on the lookout for the safety of Abreños

August 15, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

To ensure the safety of Abreños during habagat, Governor Joy Bernos convened the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) for an emergency meeting on August 14, 2019, at the Provincial Capitol Governor’s Gallery. During the meeting, the body agreed on the suspension of all tourism activities in Abra to avoid any hazard brought… Read more »

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