Corn and cassava production provides food security to farmers

February 6, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

To improve the implementation of Corn and Cassava Program in Cordillera, program implementers of Abra participated in the regional year-end assessment in Island Tropic Hotel Alaminos, Pangasinan on January 23-25, 2019. Corn and Cassava Program coordinators Rona Rose Mistica and Josephine Atmospera of the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPAG), Pidigan Municipal Agriculture officer Perpetua… Read more »

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PGA, PHO-DOH launched the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine in the Province

February 4, 2019 abradeskcms Releases

During the first-Monday flag raising ceremony (February 4, 2019) at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, with the support of Governor Joy Bernos, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) headed by Dr. Maria Cristina V. Cabrera with the Department of Health (DOH) headed by Dr. Alex Bayubay launched the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine in the province. Oplan Culex is… Read more »

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Abreño choreographers explore the art of choreography

February 4, 2019 abradeskcms Releases

The Provincial Government of Abra headed by Gov. Joy Bernos provided a vital training ground and one-of-a-kind experience for Abreño choreographers to explore the principles of choreography and dance styles. PGA collaborated with some of the best choreographers in the country namely Prof.Lordinio A. Vergara of NCCA, Mr. Tonjie Mangao, and Mr. Rommel Serrano to… Read more »

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DTI-Abra conducts E-Bamboo slat production training for MSMEs and non-MSMEs

February 1, 2019 abranewsdesk Featured

On January 26, 2019, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in coordination with the Provincial Government of Abra conducted the Engineered Bamboo (E-Bamboo) slat production training at CRC Gaddani, Tayum. Non-Micro, Small, Medium, Enterprises and Micro, Small, Medium, Enterprises from the wood furniture sections attended the training. Bernard Taeza of the Environment and Natural… Read more »

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BFAR dispersed 30,000 Ulang postlarvae to fisherfolks of San Juan

February 1, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Marilou W. Paterno of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-CAR handed over 30,000 Ulang postlarvae to Sabay-Culliong Fisherfolks Association and Daoidao-Sabangan Farmers Association of San Juan yesterday, January 31, 2019, at BFAR Provincial Fishery Office (PFO), Calaba, Bangued. Paterno said these ulang came from the National Integrated Fisheries Technology Demonstration Center in Binlok, Dagupan as… Read more »

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“Search for 100 Stories” launched as DWCB turns 100 in 2020

January 31, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The Divine Word College of Bangued (DWCB) headed by Fr. Gil Manalo, SVD invites its alumni, past and present employees, students, teachers, and administrators to submit inspiring stories about their experiences or the people they met in DWCB for the “Search for 100 Stories” in preparation for the DWCB Centennial Celebration in 2020. Centennial souvenir… Read more »

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OPAPP and DA provide livelihood assistance to former CPLA members in Abra

January 30, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) turned over two units of micro tillers to the PAyapa at MAsaganang PAmayanan (PAMANA) program beneficiaries of Licuan-Baay, Malibcong, and San Isidro on January 29, 2019, at Origines Hotel, Calaba, Bangued, Abra. The turn-over ceremony was attended by… Read more »

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DepEd Abra urges parents to register their children early

January 30, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The early registration for school year 2019-2020 for incoming Kinder, Grades 1,7, and 11 started on January 26, 2019, and was conducted simultaneously in all public schools in the province. As of today, there are already 2,169 registered students in the province. DepEd Planning Officer Meldie Damian encourages the parents to register their children as… Read more »

DepEd Planning Officer early registration Meldie Damian school year 2019-2020 Schools Division of Abra

COMELEC-Bangued, gov’t agencies provide assistance desks during elections

January 29, 2019 abradeskcms Releases

To give a pleasant voting experience, Commission on Elections (COMELEC)-Bangued coordinates with government agencies to provide assistance desks for pregnant women, senior citizens, and persons with disability on the May 13 elections. COMELEC Bangued Election Officer Rose Myrna Turqueza and Local Government Operations Officer Jean S. Hernandez are coordinating with the Municipal Social Worker… Read more »

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BIR-Abra, PGA remind NLE2019 candidates and political parties on their tax obligations

January 29, 2019 abradeskcms Releases

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) District Office-Abra is reminding candidates and political parties on their tax obligations as the official campaign period for the May midterm elections starts next month. The Omnibus Election Code exempts political contributions in cash or in kind from donor’s tax. According to BIR-Abra OIC Revenue District Officer Frumencio… Read more »

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Local Government Unit: Bangued