PGA, DOH, and NNC educate mothers on proper nutrition for children

November 26, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

177 severely malnourished pregnant mothers and children participated in the Nutrition Summit conducted by National Nutrition Council, PGA, and DOH at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall on November 26, 2019. The summit will provide awareness and educate people on proper nutrition. Dr. Antonio Valera of Provincial Health Office (PHO) said, the summit will provide awareness… Read more »

Abra Dr. Alex Bayubay Human Resources for Health malnourished malnutrition Nutrition Summit pregnant mothers Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Rita D. Papey

Abra steps up peace efforts: Rebel returnees, IPs get skills training from TESDA

November 25, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases, Uncategorized

Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Rebel Returnees (RR) are the beneficiaries of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) training on Technical and Vocational Education and Training in partnership with PGA, government agencies, and Mt. Carmel Training Center. The government program aims to reduce poverty and provide livelihood to RR and IPs. 52 beneficiaries from Tubo,… Read more »

Abra Animal production bread making Indigenous peoples Malibcong Mt. Carmel Training Center rebel returnees Regional Director Engr. Manuel B. Wong Sallapadan Swine and Poultry TESDA Tubo

PGA and OPAG partners with PhilRice-Batac to increase our farmers’ rice production using quality seeds

November 21, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The Provincial Government of Abra established a demo-farm in Basbasa, Tayum where different rice varieties were introduced to the farmers of Abra. This project was mentioned by Governor Joy Bernos during her State of the Province Address on October 8, 2019. The 11 rice varieties planted at the demo-farm were inspected by the participants during… Read more »

216 222 Abra Basbasa demo-farm Farm Walk farmers Joy Bernos PhilRice Senior Science Research Specialist Bethzaida Catudan PhilRice-Batac RC 160 rice production rice varieties State of the Province Address Tayum

DSWD-CAR and SWAD-Abra tap LGUs to beef up efficient social services

November 6, 2019 abranewsdesk Featured

To reach more disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals in the municipalities, DSWD-CAR in coordination with PGA oriented LGUs on the different social services and programs of DSWD. DSWD-CAR Assistant Regional Director Enrique Gascon Jr. asked the commitment of Mayors, Sangguniang Bayan and Liga ng Barangay members of Abra on the implementation of social services, during the… Read more »

Crisis Intervention Unit Day Care children disadvantaged DSWD CAR Province-wide Convergence Caravan Sallapadan senior citizens Social Pension Program supplemental feeding SWAD-Abra SWAD-Abra team leader Myrna Bersalona Unconditional Cash Transfer vulnerable

Web: Gov. Bernos calls on the livestock raisers and meat vendors to work together to prevent African Swine Fever

October 24, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Gov. Joy Bernos asked for the cooperation of the hog and swine raisers, meat vendors, livestock coordinators, and Municipal Agriculture Officers in Abra in keeping the province safe from African Swine Fever (AFS) during their meeting at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall on October 24, 2019. Bernos appealed to them to follow the biosecurity measures… Read more »

Abra African Swine Fever ASF free Aurelio Macabeo biosecurity measures Bucay Municipal Agriculture Officer Rolando Paligutan Bureau of Animal Industry Gov. Joy Bernos meat vendors Municipal Agriculture Officers quarantine safe secure swine raisers Veterinary Quarantine Officer Jordan Bayudang

PGA tightens its food security and veterinary quarantine procedures

August 29, 2019 abranewsdesk Featured

The PGA through the Provincial Veterinary Office (OPVet) has tightened its food safety measures to ensure the health of the public and livestock in Abra. Transportation of live animals and meat products to the province are PROHIBITED without pertinent document imposed by OPVet such as Veterinary Health Certificate and Shipping Permit among others. Quarantine checkpoints… Read more »

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Abra businesses rake in P1.6M at the Nat’l Trade Fair

August 28, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The finest Abra products were showcased during the National Trade Fair on August 22-25, 2019, at Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong. The nine exhibitors–Quiday, Neila Ardaniel, Librado Donato, Glenda Castillanes, Ma. Zita Benabese, Natividad Balbin, Esperanza Barcena, Carlo Balneg, and Ruby Guzman–raked in P1.6 million of total sales from their loom weaving, bamboo craft,… Read more »

2019 August 22-15 Balbin’s Furniture Enterprises Bamboocraft Bangued Carlo’s Bamboocraft Furniture and Furnishings Dti-Abra F. Barcena Bamboocraft Furnishing La Paz Leila’s Loomweaving Loomweaving Ma. Zita Abel and Antiques Megatrade Halls MSMEs Namarabar Ethnic Crafts and Antiques National Trade Fair Neila Ardaniel’s Loomweaving Peñarrubia Saranay Group Association SM Megamall Tayum

PGA, OISCA-Japan working for youth development and environmental protection

August 24, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Vice Gov. Ronald Balao-as and SP members welcomed the OISCA Shizouka group from Japan headed by Director Hayakawa Tsuyoshi on August 23, 2019, at the Governor’s Gallery, Provincial Capitol. Every year, the Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) group from Japan visits the province to have a field exposure and community engagement. They… Read more »

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SK works for a drug-free Abra, attends drug prevention convention in GenSan

August 19, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Abra is working toward a drug-free province with their participation in the SK National Convention on Drug Abuse Prevention Education at the Anchor Hotel, General Santos City on August 15-17, 2019. The convention aligns the commitments of the Dangerous Drugs Board, Department of Interior and Local Government, and National Youth… Read more »

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PDRRMC on the lookout for the safety of Abreños

August 15, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

To ensure the safety of Abreños during habagat, Governor Joy Bernos convened the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) for an emergency meeting on August 14, 2019, at the Provincial Capitol Governor’s Gallery. During the meeting, the body agreed on the suspension of all tourism activities in Abra to avoid any hazard brought… Read more »

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