DOT-Abra launches new accred scheme for local establishments

To bolster Abra’s tourism industry, the Department of Tourism conducted an Orientation on the Progressive Accreditation System and Mobile Accreditation which aims to update DOT’s industry partners of the newly developed standards such as to build a common understanding of the new accreditation scheme, its criteria, implementing guidelines and accreditation processing and to improve the… Read more »

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PCR Month bolsters the partnership of the community and PNP

The culmination of the Police Community Relations (PCR) month highlights the awarding of the Best Police Community Relations Officers on July 29, 2019 at Camp Juan Villamor, Calaba, Bangued. Certificates of Commendation as Best Police Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year were given to Police Corporal Cherizette Faye Turqueza of Lagangilang Municipal Police Station (MPS) (junior… Read more »

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PGA reinforces the No Plastic Policy in municipalities

To decrease Abra’s dependence on single-use plastics which have adverse effects on the environment, Ordinance No. 205 (s. 2013)  is implemented in the province. The ordinance prohibits the use of plastic bags on dry goods and regulates its utilization on wet goods and prohibits the use of polystyrenes (styrofoam) and prescribes penalty thereof. It strengthens… Read more »

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PNPA invites Abra students, offers scholarship

Cadets Argie M. Gonzales and Jex Darwin Collo, and Professor Eric Paligat of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) encouraged senior high students of Abra to join PNPA during their information drive on July 25-26, 2019. There were 1,595 students who attended the symposiums from Manabo National High School, St. John High School, Northern Abra… Read more »

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DTI-Abra, PGA, PCE develop more entrepreneurs through KMME

SP Member Rodolfo de La Paz, as the representative of Gov. Joy Bernos, challenged the mentees to be more innovative in growing their businesses during the graduation ceremony of Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME) on July 25, 2019, at Farmville Resort, Cosili West, Bangued. He said the KMME program of the Department of Trade and Industry… Read more »

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Resolution No. 2019-03 strengthens Economic Independence Program for Persons with Disabilities

The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) through the Persons with Disabilities Sectoral Council released Resolution No. 2019-03 (s. of 2019) which was tackled during the Sangguniang Panlalawigan 2nd Regular Session on July 23, 2019, at the SP Session Hall.  The resolution requests the concerned government agencies to institutionalize and implement the Economic Independence Program for Persons… Read more »

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DA promotes good agricultural practices for Abreños

Department of Agriculture-Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) Research Specialist Benita U. Bilgera facilitates the Package of Technology (POT) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on Onion and Garlic Production Training to 36 farmers and LGU representatives from the different municipalities of Abra on July 18, 2019, at the Provincial Capitol.  “This training is necessary for farmers so… Read more »

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Bernos, DepEd reinforce education for out-of-school youth and adults

Gov. Joy Bernos gave cash gifts to the 487 Alternative Learning System (ALS) graduates during their graduation ceremony on July 18, 2019, at Bangued West Central School covered court. Congressman JB Bernos and SBM Joaquin Enrico Bernos also attended the ceremony and assured their support to ALS. Cong. Bernos encouraged them to avail of the… Read more »

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