PGA, LGUs encourage Abreño fisherfolks to support BASIL program

  The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) dispersed 34,210 tilapia fingerlings to registered fisherfolks of San Juan, Manabo, Bucay, and Lagayan on January 16, 2019, to restore fish population in Abra rivers and lakes under the Balik Sigla sa Ilog at Lawa (BASIL) program. Provincial Fisheries Aqua technician Daphne G. Barbero said the… Read more »

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Cacao industry, one of the top priorities in Abra

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Abra with the help of the Provincial Government of Abra headed by Governor Joy Bernos and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bucay are assisting the cacao processors in the province to improve their products with their packaging, labeling, and product testing. DTI-Abra cacao industry point person Rico B.… Read more »

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Abra Local Environment and Natural Resources Officers team up to protect Abra environment

The Abra Local Environment and Natural Resources Officers from the different municipalities attended the organizational meeting this morning (January 11, 2019) to strengthen the implementation of environmental development programs in our province. Environment and Natural Resources Officer (ENRO) Abra Cris Albolote gave an orientation about their mandates and policies for the protection and conservation of… Read more »

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19 drug surrenderees complete the Balay Silangan Reformation Program

Mayor Bernadette Baroña congratulated the 19 drug surrenderee graduates of Balay Silangan Reformation Program on November 27, 2018, at the Evacuation Center Borokibok Spring Resort, Bucay. The graduates also received skills training certificates for haircutting and body massage from Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). During the event, a graduate sharing Bruce Lee’s quote,… Read more »

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PGA, PDRRMO promote a disaster resilient community through a tree planting activity

  In observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month, the Provincial Government of Abra led by Gov. Joy Bernos through Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) headed by Mr. Elmer B. Bersamin, PDRRMC member agencies, and students of Pilar Rural High School conducted a tree planting activity at Pilar Rural High School on… Read more »

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Abra Visita Iglesia 2018

Visita Iglesia is a Holy Week practice where Catholics visit and pray in 14 churches (7 at the very least) which represent the 14 Stations of the Cross and to honor the Blessed Sacrament. It is usually done on Maundy Thursday after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper.   And these are seven of Abra’s… Read more »

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2nd Congressman JB Bernos Basketball Championship

Congratulations to Team La Paz for winning the championship yesterday at the DWCB Gym! Congratulations also to Team Bangued, Team Bucay, and Team Langiden–1st, 2nd, and 3rd runners-up respectively. #AsensoAbreño Photo Credit: 2nd Congressman JB Bernos Earth Yard Cup Basketball Championships

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PANTAWID PAMILYA PAYOUT DEC. 13, 2017

HAPPENING NOW: DSWD with the Philippine Veterans Bank process the payout today for the Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries from Pilar, Langiden, La Paz, Tayum, San Quintin, San Isidro, Pidigan, Danglas, Bangued, Villaviciosa, Bucay, Lagayan, and Peñarrubia at the Bangued Plaza Covered Court.   #asensoabreño #pantawidpamilya

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