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 provide… Read more »
READ MOREPGA joins DOH in World Malaria Day observance
The Provincial Government of Abra is one with the Department of Health in the observance of the World Malaria Day by information dissemination through radio interviews. This year’s theme is “Zero Malaria Starts With Me.” Provincial Malaria Coordinator Lilibeth Martin said that it is very good to remember that the province of Abra is malaria-free… Read more »
READ MOREAbra—one of the top sellers during the first Mangan Taku Cordillera Food Fair
The Provincial Government of Abra headed by Gov. Joy Bernos sold a total of P154,500 worth of Abrenian food during the first Mangan Taku Cordillera Food Fair at Rose Garden, Burnham Park, Baguio City on April 8-14, 2019, making the province one of the top sellers. There were 14 booths from the different provinces,… Read more »
READ MORESWAD-Abra monitors the compliance of 4Ps
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 »
READ MOREDepEd engages children in summer camp to enhance their skills
The Department of Education-Abra kicked off this year’s free summer camp on April 22, 2019, at Bangued West Central School. The summer camp aims to enhance the skills and talents of the students and keep them active this summer. Education Program Supervisor Henrieta Bringas said the activity also develops self-confidence and friendship among campers… Read more »
READ MOREAbreño youth joins in the observance of Holy Week
Bishop Leopoldo C. Jaucian, SVD DD of the Diocese of Bangued and also the Chairman of the Youth Commission of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) gave emphasis on the youth during the observance of Holy Week. Young Abreños participated in the Lenten Recollection of the diocese and the reflection for the… Read more »
READ MOREDTI-Abra continues to develop more SMEs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Abra in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Abra headed by Gov. Joy Bernos continues to promote entrepreneurship by assisting more SMEs to create employment in the province. There is a growing number of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the province assisted by DTI-Abra with 3,087 SMEs in… Read more »
READ MOREBFAR-CAR with LGU San Juan holds BASIL Program Harvest Field Day
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-CAR holds the Harvest Field Day for the Balik Sigla sa Ilog at Lawa (BASIL) Program at Brgy. Quidaoen, San Juan on April 16, 2019. The activity was graced by Regional Director Milagros Morales, BASIL National Focal Person Levita Zapanta, Eric Teodosio from the Philippine Crop Insurance… Read more »
READ MOREPAFC monitors DA’s programs for the welfare of farmers
The Provincial Agriculture and Fisheries Council (PAFC) which is composed of farmers and fisherfolks association representatives gathered to discuss their recommendations to improve the implementation of the Department of Agriculture’s programs (DA) on April 16, 2019, at the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, Calaba, Bangued. PAFC Chairman Feliciano Bose said the equipment distributed by… Read more »
READ MORECENRO focuses on forest fire prevention this dry season
Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)-Bangued strengthened its campaign against forest fires during summer. CENRO Forester Pedro Fuller said a fire brigade composed of extension officers and forestry technicians was formed to continuously patrol all DENR protected areas and plantations to prevent the occurrence of forest or bush fire. This is done in… Read more »
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