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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IP mandatory representatives of Abra committed to End Local Communist Armed Conflict

March 11, 2020 abranewsdesk Uncategorized

Gov. Joy Bernos seeks support from Indigenous People mandatory leaders of Abra to support the government in Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) during the Elders’ Forum on March 10, 2020, at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall. This forum is a provincial campaign on ELCAC focused on indigenous communities which are the most affected by… Read more »

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PGA, LGUs, and Peoples Organization commit to sustain CHARMP2 Scale-up

December 5, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Unity, hard work, and patience are the keys to sustain the agroforestry projects of CHARMP2 Scale-up. This is the conclusion of the Peoples Organizations (POs) of Luba, Malibcong, and Licuan-Baay during the Provincial Sustainability Planning of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Provincial Government of Abra on December 3-4, 2019, in Bangued. The POs… 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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Luba-Tubo and PEPILAQUIN district, champs the chess event of the Provincial Athletic Meet

November 22, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

11-year old Julianne Benido from Luba-Tubo District wins the chess championship at the ongoing Provincial Meet. Benido bested her opponents in all 5 games. According to her, she only had one week of training before the competition. “I was inspired by my mother and helped by my trainer Mr. Melchor Valera,” she added. She has… Read more »

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PDRRMC stays on alert during #RamonPH

November 20, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

There were no untoward incidents monitored or reported brought by Severe Tropical Storm Ramon as of November 19, 2019, based on the consolidated reports of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers (MDRRMO) and other members of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC). However, PDRRMC Emergency Operations Center is maintaining Red… 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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Tradisional a panagdamili, masarakan sadiay Malaylay, Mudiit Dolores

September 10, 2019 abranewsdesk Uncategorized

Maysa kadagiti naisigudan a pagbiagan dagiti agnaed iti Malaylay, Mudiit, Dolores ti panagdamili wenno pottery. Ngem iti panaglabas ti panawen, in-inoten daytoy a mapukpukaw. Ni Nanang Fely Alunday-Kano, edad 70, ti maysa kadagiti nabatbati nga agdamdamili iti nasao a lugar. Napagbasada kenni Albert Kano a kapisi ti puso na dagiti walo nga annakda gapu iti… Read more »

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