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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Provincial Task Force ELCAC identifies priority projects to insurgency affected areas

December 11, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Infrastructure projects, livelihood assistance and trainings, and farm inputs were among the proposed projects of the 15 insurgency affected barangays inf Lacub, Malibcong, and Tubo during the Planning Workshop of the Provincial Task Force on Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) headed by Gov. Joy Bernos. This is in accordance with Executive Order No. 70… Read more »

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LGU-Tayum, the first to form Solo Parent’s Association in Abra

December 9, 2019 abranewsdesk Uncategorized

LGU-Tayum is the first to organize a Solo Parent’s Association in Abra through its Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO). Tayum Solo Parents Association headed by Agnes Fernandez was formally organized in November 2018. It has 80 active members who were provided educational and medical assistance in accordance with Republic Act (RA) 8972 or… 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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Abra steps up peace efforts: Rebel returnees, IPs get skills training from TESDA

November 25, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases, Uncategorized

Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Rebel Returnees (RR) are the beneficiaries of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) training on Technical and Vocational Education and Training in partnership with PGA, government agencies, and Mt. Carmel Training Center. The government program aims to reduce poverty and provide livelihood to RR and IPs. 52 beneficiaries from Tubo,… 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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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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Local Government Unit: Tubo