Governor Joy Bernos creates Provincial Task Force on Dengue and Other Vector Borne Diseases

  In prevention of the widespread of dengue virus in the province, Governor Maria Jocelyn Bernos signed Executive Order No.008 series of 2018 to address the increasing number of victims of the disease. Based on the official record of the Provincial Health Office, there has been a drastic increase in the number of dengue cases… Read more »

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DA-CAR trains Abra’s corn producers fight contamination

  Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office holds a Training on Mycotoxin Prevention and Reduction Contamination in Corn Grains and in Processing and Handling Corn Grits for Abrenian corn producers from July 24 to 25, 2018, at Lucky’s Hotel and Restaurant, Bangued. Twenty one farmers from Pidigan, Peñarrubia, Bangued, La Paz, Lagangilang, and San Quintin who… Read more »

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Abra’s capital town, Bangued, celebrates Patronal Feast day of St. James the Elder

  St. James the Apostle and his brother John were one of the first disciples of Jesus and are related to Jesus. Their mothers Salome and Mary were believed to be sisters. James was one of the three called by Jesus to witness his Transfiguration. Following Christ’s Ascension, James spread the Gospel across Israel and… Read more »

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PGA, PDRRMC ready to assist Abreños rain or shine

  Monsoon rains will continue as Tropical Depression Josie moves away from the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), state weather bureau PAGASA said on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Abra is reeling from the impact of the tropical depression that caused soil erosions in some parts of the province leading to road closures and cancellations of… Read more »

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Barangay Nutrition Scholars combat malnutrition in Abra

  In celebration of the 44th Nutrition Month, Provincial Health Office-Abra in coordination with the Department of Health holds Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Congress 2018 at the Abra Sports Complex on July 19, 2018. The objective of the BNS Congress is to inform the scholars on their roles and functions in their respective barangays in… 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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Free land titles for randomly selected Abreños at the culmination of the Environment Month

  Provincial Environment and Natural Resources-Abra (PENRO-Abra) concluded the Environment Month with the awarding of 164 free land titles to randomly selected Abreños on July 16, 2018 at the Abra Sports Complex Gym. The awarding was done in coordination with Registry of Deeds as part of the activity is the Handog Titulo Program. The Handog… Read more »

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A talent greater than disability

  Amado Balneg is an Abreño with disability (PWD) art exhibitor for the Rambak Ti Kappia 2018. A native of Tayum, Balneg’s hands were amputated after suffering severe burns when he was 15. That did not stop him. He fought on. He is a self taught artist and his works enabled him to join various… Read more »

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