The Provincial Government of Abra, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office headed by OIC Ms. Icee Molina, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children’s rights during the Orientation Dialogue on the Pillars of Justice and Other Duty-Bearers in the Implementation of the Juvenile Justice Law, held on August 13–14, 2026, at the University of Abra Social Hall.

Governor Eustaquio P. Bersamin emphasized that children in conflict with the law must be held accountable through age-appropriate measures while being given opportunities for rehabilitation, reintegration, and positive transformation.

The two-day dialogue strengthened understanding of RA 9344 and RA 10630, diversion and community-based programs, social case management, and the roles of justice-sector partners, including the Family Court and Abra Bahay Pag-asa.

Resource speakers were Atty. Materno Marcos Ma. G. Cariño, Atty. Franklin Waquisan of the Public Attorney’s Office, Jeanietess V. Brillantes, RSW, Court Social Worker, Atty. Kevin A. Biag, Clerk of Court of the Family Court, and Judge Cristina Astudillo, Presiding Judge of Branch 58.

The activity underscored a shared commitment among government, families, schools, communities, and other duty-bearers: to guide every young Abreño toward dignity, hope, and a better future.