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 »

Abra Delfin Tesoro Governor’s Gallery Hayakawa Tsuyoshi Japan Mudiit OISCA OISCA Shizouka OISCA-Abra OISCA-Abra Agro-Forestry and Industrial Training Center Organization for Industrial provincial goevrnment Ronald Balao-as Spiritual and Cultural Advancement Tree Planting youth development

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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DILG empowers new Abra mayors with an orientation course

August 1, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The Newly Elected Officials (NEOs) Orientation Course: Priming Leaders for Effective Local Governance was held on July 17-19 and July 29-31, 2019, at The Heritage Hotel, Pasay City, and Cebu City, respectively. The Department of Interior and Local Government through the Local Government Academy facilitated the course to the newly minted mayors of Abra namely… Read more »

Bucay Daguioman Department of Interior and Local Government Dolores Lacub Lagangilang Lagayan Local Government Academy Manabo Mayor Conde Turqueza Mayor Edmarc Crisologo Mayor Garde Cardenas Mayor Glen Eduarte Mayor Joan Domasing Mayor Marcelo Padilla Mayor Nestor Bersamina Mayor Ruby Villamor Mayor Victorino Baroña NEOs Newly Elected Officials Program for the Newly Elected Officials Orientation Course: Priming Leaders for Effective Local Governance Tayum

DA promotes good agricultural practices for Abreños

July 19, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

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 »

Bangued Benita U. Bilgera Bucay CAR Christopher Gulloy Cordillera Administrative Region DA Department of Agriculture Dolores GAP good agricultural practices High Value Commodities-Lowland Vegetables High Value Crops Development Program HVCDP Lagangilang Lagayan Lapaz Mango Onion and Garlic (spices) Onion and Garlic Production Training Package of Technology Peñarrubia Pidigan POT San Juan San Quintin Tayum Tubo Villaviciosa

Abreños bid farewell to the trailblazer of Abra

July 6, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

A Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) resolution stating the deepest sympathy of the entire Provincial Government of Abra was given to the family of the late Andres B. Bernos during his necrological service at the Provincial Capitol on July 6, 2019. Congressman Joseph Sto. Niño Bernos expressed his gratitude for the comfort of Abreños during their bereavement. … Read more »

Abra Andres B. Bernos Arnulfo Biscarra Sr. Atty. Marlyn Damasen Congressman Joseph Sto. Niño Bernos Dr. Francis Borgonia farewell government agencies honor LGUs Mr. CARAA Mr. Isidro Vasquez Mr. Rogelio Balla Necrological Service pioneer Provincial Capitol public official respect Sangguniang Panlalawigan SP stars trailblazer

DOST-Abra opens for scholarship applicants

June 13, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases, Uncategorized

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Abra invites STEM strand senior high school graduating students, and non-stem strand students who belong to the upper 5% senior high school graduating class to avail of the DOST scholarships for 2020. The deadline for filing of applications is on September 6, 2019, and qualifying examination will be on… Read more »

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DepEd extends voucher program to senior high school students

May 28, 2019 abradeskcms Releases

The Department of Education (DepEd)-Abra will conduct the orientation of Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP) for School Year 2019-2020 at the Schools Division Office on May 29, 2019. During the orientation, DepEd will inform the school heads on the financial assistance for senior high school students. They also urge grade 10 students to… Read more »

Amador D. Garcia Sr. Data Center College of the Philippines Department of Education DepEd Abra financial assistance Grade 10 grade 11 grade 12 JDVP-TVL Joint Delivery Voucher Program Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Mt. Carmel Agri-Tourism and Training Center Inc. orientation school year 2019-2020 Schools Division Office Senior High School Senior High School Voucher Program SHS VP vocational students

More LGUs, agencies support bloodletting activities in the province

May 21, 2019 abradeskcms Releases

The Provincial Health Office and Philippine Red Cross-Abra Chapter conducted a bloodletting activity at the Abra Electric Cooperative on May 21, 20019, to ensure its supply especially during emergencies. Donors underwent recruitment sessions to prepare and teach the importance of donating blood–which is saving lives! Provincial Blood Program coordinator Lilibeth Martin said bloodletting activities were… Read more »

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COMELEC-Abra prepares the watchers and media for Election Day

May 10, 2019 abradeskcms Releases

COMELEC-Abra reminded the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), watchers, and media practitioners of the electoral rules at polling places for the Election Day at the briefing held at the Office of Provincial Election Supervisor on May 7, 2019. COMELEC emphasized that May 11 is the last day of campaigning. Campaign shirts and materials… Read more »

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LGUs partnered with TESDA for Community-Based Training program

April 29, 2019 abradeskcms Releases

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Abra in partnership with the local government unit (LGU) of Danglas provided the Computer Literacy Training Course to 30 barangay officials and municipal employees at the Danglas Municipal Building on April 22-26, 2019. The computer literacy course is under the Community-Based Training program of TESDA. TESDA-Abra Community-Based Training… Read more »

Abra Bangued beauty care body massage Boliney Bucay CBT Community-Based Training Computer Literacy Training Course Dolores dressmaking food processing Lagangilang Langiden Licuan-Baay livelihood Luba Malibcong Manabo Maricon Taclaoan San Juan self-employment simple bookkeeping skills training tailoring Technical Education and Skills Development Authority TESDA-Abra Tineg

Local Government Unit: Dolores