Unity, hard work, and patience are the keys to sustain the agroforestry projects of CHARMP2 Scale-up. This is the conclusion of the Peoples Organizations (POs) of Luba, Malibcong, and Licuan-Baay during the Provincial Sustainability Planning of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Provincial Government of Abra on December 3-4, 2019, in Bangued. The POs… Read more »
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The PGA headed by Gov. Joy Bernos and private and public stakeholders are working to improve the wellbeing of Persons with Disabilities. On December 4, 2019, the PGA conducted the Christmas Program and General Assembly to empower and unify the Persons with Disabilities of Abra. Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Leonard Andanan welcomed the participants from the… Read more »
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Organizational for Industrial Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) students of Japan visited Abra to get acquainted with different schools in the province. Today, (December 2, 2019), 33 students and two teachers of OISCA bond with ASISTians and teach them how to make origami, a type of paper folding. “It was fun teaching them,” OISCA student… Read more »
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“Abra is a beautiful place,” Nestor Laguitao Jr. and Mary Joy Bewat from Benguet State University (BSU) said after staying in the province for several days. The two students joined in the recently concluded Cordillera Administrative Region State Universities and Colleges meet (CARASUC). Mary Joy said every Abreño that they encountered showed kindness and respect.… Read more »
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Taekwondo athletes John Paul Bernardez and Mharvey Joshua Bernardez, mechanical engineering students of Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) got 2 gold medals in the CARASUC 2019. John Paul fought in the flyweight category while Mharvey Joshua in the welterweight category. “It is their first time to join in such competition as they… Read more »
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177 severely malnourished pregnant mothers and children participated in the Nutrition Summit conducted by National Nutrition Council, PGA, and DOH at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall on November 26, 2019. The summit will provide awareness and educate people on proper nutrition. Dr. Antonio Valera of Provincial Health Office (PHO) said, the summit will provide awareness… Read more »
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Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Rebel Returnees (RR) are the beneficiaries of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) training on Technical and Vocational Education and Training in partnership with PGA, government agencies, and Mt. Carmel Training Center. The government program aims to reduce poverty and provide livelihood to RR and IPs. 52 beneficiaries from Tubo,… Read more »
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11-year old Julianne Benido from Luba-Tubo District wins the chess championship at the ongoing Provincial Meet. Benido bested her opponents in all 5 games. According to her, she only had one week of training before the competition. “I was inspired by my mother and helped by my trainer Mr. Melchor Valera,” she added. She has… Read more »
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The Provincial Government of Abra established a demo-farm in Basbasa, Tayum where different rice varieties were introduced to the farmers of Abra. This project was mentioned by Governor Joy Bernos during her State of the Province Address on October 8, 2019. The 11 rice varieties planted at the demo-farm were inspected by the participants during… Read more »
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There were no untoward incidents monitored or reported brought by Severe Tropical Storm Ramon as of November 19, 2019, based on the consolidated reports of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers (MDRRMO) and other members of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC). However, PDRRMC Emergency Operations Center is maintaining Red… Read more »
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