Dapil is derived from the word “Panagdapil”, the traditional method of extracting juice from sugarcane. Sugarcane is one of Abra’s main agricultural products. “Basi” or wine, vinegar, molasses, and muscovado are some of the by-products of sugarcane. Dapil Festival 2018 is a four-day celebration of the culture and tradition of the people of… Read more »
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Exams for the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) were conducted at the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Office yesterday, February 19. This is in accordance to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Department Order No. 175, s.2017 which is known as the Special Program for Employment of Students Implementing Rules and… Read more »
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The Municipality of Tineg is the largest municipality in Abra with a total land area of 83,223 hectares or 20% of Abra’s aggregate land area. Located at the northernmost part of Abra, Tineg has 10 barangays namely Alaoa, Anayan, Apao, Belaat, Caganayan, Cogon, Lanec, Lapat-Balantay, Naglibacan, and Poblacion (Agsimao) and has a population of 5,097… Read more »
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Nineteen centenarians from the different municipalities of the province receive a P100,000-gift assistance each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at the Capitol Atrium. Abra’s centenarians include Zenaida B. Pichay, Angela A. Belandres, Concepcion T. Adona, Teresa B. Valea, Irene B. Bono, Jaime P. Tubban, Kadangyaw Pasudag, Langgumay J. Sapongen, Manuel Balani,… Read more »
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John Mars Pasudag or Zorro to his friends is a Grade 12 student from Kapitan National High School of Daguioman. This is his 3rd CARAA meet and this year he garnered the most number of medals for Abra’s Athletics Team. Zorro won 2 golds both for individual pole volt and 400 hurdles, and 3 silvers… Read more »
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Athletes during the #CARAA2018 chose to compete barefoot. The barefoot athletes included Abra Stallions Athletics Izzy Tuazon, Trisha Mae Gaban, Lea Venus Blaza, Ariane Faye Mapa-os, Princhel Joy Oca, Flora Mae Allita, and Mark Johnsel Megallon. The PGA through Gov. Joy Bernos provided Asics shoes for the Abreño Athletics athletes earlier this month. Unfortunately… Read more »
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The Provincial Government of Abra headed by Gov. Joy Bernos awarded the CARAA2018 gold, silver, and bronze medalists with cash incentives of Php2,000.00, Php1,000.00, and Php500.00 respectively. Abra Stallions finished 4th in this year’s yearly regional athletic meet. #CARAA #CARAA2018 #CARAAbra #abra #facesofabra
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Here is the partial and official medal tally as of February 8, 8:30 pm #CARAA #CARAA2018 #CARAAbra #abra
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Officials and representatives of each delegation receive freebies from the Provincial Government of Abra led by Gov. Joy Bernos. #CARAA #CARAA2018 #CARAAbra #abra
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Here’s the partial medal tally as of February 7, 6:30 pm #CARAA #CARAA2018 #CARAAbra #abra
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