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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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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DOT-Abra launches new accred scheme for local establishments

July 31, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

To bolster Abra’s tourism industry, the Department of Tourism conducted an Orientation on the Progressive Accreditation System and Mobile Accreditation which aims to update DOT’s industry partners of the newly developed standards such as to build a common understanding of the new accreditation scheme, its criteria, implementing guidelines and accreditation processing and to improve the… Read more »

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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 »

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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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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 »

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PNP-Abra’s performance strengthened through the Performance Governance System

June 27, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Eighteen out of 27 Municipal Police stations and the Police Mobile Force Company bagged the silver eagle award for the Performance Governance System Proficiency Stage during the Conferment Ceremony led by Police Regional Director Israel Ephraim T. Dickson at Camp Juan Villamor on June 27, 2019. These municipal police stations were Langangilang, Tayum, San Juan,… Read more »

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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 »

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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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