Abra Padaya 2019: A hub for Abra’s products

Abra Padaya 2019 trade fair ran from March 1 until March 9, 2019, as part of the Abrenian Kawayan Festival 2019 to highlight the province’s homegrown products from 108 small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The 64 SMEs had a total cash sale of P5.5 million and P3.3 million booked order from basketry, novelty items, bamboo… Read more »

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Rice-corn blend a healthier choice

The Provincial Government of Abra headed by Gov. Joy Bernos in collaboration with the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPAg) promotes the rice and white flint corn combo as a healthier choice because it is a low glycemic index food that is good for diabetic people. Rice-corn blend is one way to decrease the dependence… Read more »

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Benedito shoots for the Palarong Pambansa

Out of eight events of archery, Abra made a mark on seven events and grabbed the following medals in the CARAA 2019 held at Apayao, on February 26-March 2, 2019: Two gold medals in 30m, and 40m distance; three bronze medals in 60m distance,1440 round, and individual match play, and, two silver medals in team match… Read more »

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Junior Master Chef highlights Abreños skills and talents

In celebration of the Abrenian Kawayan Festival 2019, 13 talented kids ages 7 to 10 competed for the Junior Master Chef title on March 6, 2019. The participants were given one hour and thirty minutes to prepare their dish using locally grown vegetables provided by the committee. Owners of famous restaurants and catering services–Yapaz Cahola,… Read more »

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Kayak, ATV Ride, new outdoor adventures at the Kawayan Fest 2019

For the first time, the Provincial Government of Abra under the leadership of Governor Maria Jocelyn Valera Bernos featured the beauty of the Abra River through outdoor challenges like Kayaking and ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) Ride as part of the Abrenian Kawayan Festival 2019 celebration. Rover Expeditions Team Leader Paul Ong Suan, the team in charge… Read more »

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“Ensure your best to bring home the victory for all of us” – Gov. Joy Bernos

Earlier today (February 22, 2019), the Abra Stallions were sent off to Apayao for the 2019 Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet. The delegation is composed of 703 athletes, coaches, chaperones, and officiating officials. The CARAA Meet will take place in Luna, Apayao, from February 26 to March 4, 2019. During the send-off program,… Read more »

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PGA, PDRRMC tie up with stakeholders for the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

At 2pm today, the Provincial Government of Abra headed by Gov. Joy Bernos through the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) with other stakeholders in the province conducted the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill for the first quarter of 2019 at Peñarrubia Integrated School. Personnel of the Abra Police Provincial Office, 24th Infantry “Wildcat”… Read more »

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