Awesome Abra: Abrenian Kawayan Festival 2020

March 12, 2020 abranewsdesk Releases

Once again, the government of Abra victoriously showcased its tradition and culture, locally made products, and the character of being a united Abreños in the said festival. This year’s theme, “Cultivating Culture & Tradition, Nurturing Life & Environment; Championing Asenso Abreño” was as well triumphantly portrayed in the Abrenian Kawayan Festival activities. The local products… Read more »

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BHERT activated in Abra

February 14, 2020 abranewsdesk Releases

As mandated by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Barangay Health and Emergency Response Team (BHERT) has been established in all 27 municipalities in Abra. The BHERT is composed of barangay captains, barangay councilors, tanod, and (Barangay Health Workers) BHWs who are tasked to establish a traveler’s registry. The barangay captains shall… Read more »

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2% interest, pautang ti Land Bank kadagiti mannalon

January 13, 2020 abranewsdesk Releases

Maysa a loan orientation seminar ti insayangkat ti Land Bank of the Philippines ken Department of Agriculture idi January 10, 2020, sadiay Capitol Social Hall tapno ilawlawag kadagiti mannalon nu kasano iti panag-avail iti Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF). Daytoy a programa ket mangipaay iti pautang kadagiti mannalon nga addaan iti 2% interest iti makatawen.… Read more »

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Bangilo Elementary School, a Zone of Peace by UNICEF

December 19, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases, Uncategorized

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Department of Education (DepEd) awarded Bangilo Elementary School (BES) of Malibcong as a Zone of Peace because of its best practices in maintaining the school as an insurgency-free community. Division Risk Reduction Management Service Coordinator Jun Florencio B. Rifareal Jr. said that the residence headed… Read more »

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Gov. Bernos and stakeholders join forces to empower the Persons with Disabilities of Abra

December 4, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The PGA headed by Gov. Joy Bernos and private and public stakeholders are working to improve the wellbeing of Persons with Disabilities. On December 4, 2019, the PGA conducted the Christmas Program and General Assembly to empower and unify the Persons with Disabilities of Abra. Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Leonard Andanan welcomed the participants from the… Read more »

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123 bags a dara, nakolekta iti kalkalpas a bloodletting program ti DOH

November 29, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

“Makapabang-ar ti rikna a makasalbarka iti biag,” daytoy ti kinuna ni San Isidro nurse Reynalyn Tadeo. Ni Reynalyn ket maysa kadagiti Human Resource for Health (HRH) a nagidonar ti dara iti napasamak a bloodletting program nga insayangkat ti Department of Health (DOH) ken Red Cross Abra Chapter idi Nobiembre 28, 2019. Agdagup iti 123 bags… Read more »

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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 »

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NCIP, IPMRs, working to protect the culture and welfare of Tingguians

November 4, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)-Abra facilitated the Indigenous People Mandatory Representatives (IPMR) forum to strengthen the promotion of Tingguian culture and protecting the welfare of IPs at NCIP building, Calaba, Bangued, on October 30, 2019. Fighting insurgency During the forum, IPMRs gave their commitment to fight insurgency through their collaboration with the PNP and… Read more »

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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 »

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Gov. Joy Bernos boosts health, provides yearly financial assistance to Barangay Nutrition Scholars

August 14, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Governor Maria Jocelyn V. Bernos provides financial assistance yearly to the 265 Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in Abra. The beneficiaries are from Bangued (70), Boliney (8), Bucloc (6), Daguioman (4), Lacub (5), Lagangilang (26), Lagayan (12), La Paz (20), Licuan-Baay (4), Luba (9), Manabo (10), Sallapadan (10), San Isidro (9), San Juan (20), Tayum (22),… Read more »

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