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 »
READ MOREDA-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 »
READ MOREAbra’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 »
READ MOREPGA, 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 »
READ MOREBarangay 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 »
READ MOREPGA, 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 »
READ MOREPHO holds summit for a rabies-free Abra
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) with the Provincial Government of Abra (PGA) conducts a one-day rabies health summit at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall. The summit was attended by representatives from OPAg, OPVet, and PNP, APH doctors, rural health unit doctors and nurses, and barangay captains from the 27 municipalities of Abra on July… Read more »
READ MOREFree 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 »
READ MOREBADAC, PPO Abra team up to fight illegal drugs
The Provincial Government of Abra under the administration of Governor Joy Bernos, on its mission to rid the province of illegal drugs, conducted an Orientation on Barangay Drug Clearing Program for Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs) with DILG-Abra at the Capitol Social Hall from July 11 to 12, 2018. The event is part of… Read more »
READ MOREA 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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