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

July 18, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

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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Unity Gong Relay strengthens solidarity among CAR provinces

July 11, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The Unity Gong Relay highlights the peace and solidarity among the Cordillera provinces during the 32nd Founding Anniversary of the Cordillera Administrative Region. The Unity Gong Relay started in Tabuk, Kalinga on July 9, 2019. From Tabuk, Kalinga, the gong was transported to Apayao. Apayao turned over the gong to Abra on July 10,… Read more »

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DA, OPAG seek to rejuvenate Abra coffee

June 21, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The Department of Agriculture (DA) sees high potential in Abra coffee growers. The department and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG) conducted a briefing on Coffee Rejuvenation Program for the Abra’s coffee growers at the Provincial Capitol Governor’s Gallery on June 19, 2019. Benita Bilgera from DA-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) said a coffee tree… 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 »

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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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SLP develops entrepreneurship to 4Ps beneficiaries

May 7, 2019 abradeskcms Releases

The Social Welfare And Development (SWAD)-Abra is implementing the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) to develop entrepreneurial and labor skills of the disadvantaged sectors in the province. SWAD-Abra SLP Provincial Coordinator Kaisy Joy A. Dalit said a total of 2,529 households were formed as Civil Society Organizations and were assisted by SWAD-Abra to engage in small… 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 »

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LGU Licuan-Baay held First Municipal Environmental Summit

April 26, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Headed by the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), the community members, elders, officials, and youth leaders of Licuan-Baay convened for the first Municipal Environmental Summit on April 23, 2019. Speakers from CENRO-Lagangilang, ENRO, EMB-CAR/PEMU, and MGB-CAR shared additional knowledge on the rules, regulations, and policies regarding environmental protection to the residents of Licuan-Baay.… Read more »

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SWAD-Abra monitors the compliance of 4Ps

April 24, 2019 abradeskcms Releases

Social Welfare and Development (SWAD)-Abra monitors the 12,120 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries to improve their education, health, and family development. Social Welfare Officer Maribeth M. Tulic said the 4Ps beneficiaries must attend the Family Development Sessions (FDS) to empower them with values formations like responsible parenthood and family planning. Other agencies also… Read more »

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Local Government Unit: Licuan-Baay