Philippine Red Cross Abra Chapter and Department of Education (DepEd)-Abra administered the first ResilienSiglat Quiz Bee at Bangued West Central School Social Hall on July 26, 2019. The activity is held to support the National Disaster Resilience Month this July. It aims to raise awareness on climate change and Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) law… Read more »
READ MOREDTI-Abra, PGA, PCE develop more entrepreneurs through KMME
SP Member Rodolfo de La Paz, as the representative of Gov. Joy Bernos, challenged the mentees to be more innovative in growing their businesses during the graduation ceremony of Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME) on July 25, 2019, at Farmville Resort, Cosili West, Bangued. He said the KMME program of the Department of Trade and Industry… Read more »
READ MOREResolution No. 2019-03 strengthens Economic Independence Program for Persons with Disabilities
The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) through the Persons with Disabilities Sectoral Council released Resolution No. 2019-03 (s. of 2019) which was tackled during the Sangguniang Panlalawigan 2nd Regular Session on July 23, 2019, at the SP Session Hall. The resolution requests the concerned government agencies to institutionalize and implement the Economic Independence Program for Persons… Read more »
READ MOREDA promotes good agricultural practices for Abreños
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 »
READ MOREBernos, DepEd reinforce education for out-of-school youth and adults
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 »
READ MOREGovernor Joy empowers women of Abra through livelihood assistance
Governor Joy Bernos distributed checks amounting to P5,000.00 each to 38 beneficiaries who availed of the Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina-Joyful Women of Abra (KALIPI-JWA) loan program of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) at the Capitol Atrium on July 17, 2019. According to PSWD Officer Decimia Cabang, KALIPI-JWA aims to empower women and… Read more »
READ MOREUnity Gong Relay strengthens solidarity among CAR provinces
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 »
READ MOREAbra implements “No to Plastic Policy”
Ordinance No. 205 (s. 2013) prohibits the use of plastic bags on dry goods, regulates its utilization on wet goods, and bans the use of styrofoam in the Province of Abra prescribes penalty thereof. The ordinance aims to regulate the use of plastic bags to prevent potential serious ecological imbalance particularly in the creeks, rivers,… Read more »
READ MOREPHO urges mayors to support the anti-dengue campaign
Provincial Health Officer Maria Cristina V. Cabrera calls on the mayors to enforce dengue prevention and control during the consultative meeting on dengue at the Provincial Capitol on July 8, 2019. She said there is an increasing number of dengue cases in the province and mayors should intensify anti-dengue measures to prevent an outbreak in… Read more »
READ MOREAlpha Phi Omega extends services to Villaviciosa
Alpha Phi Omega, a Philippine Service Fraternity, extended their services to the people of Villaviciosa through their project called the 18th Mission Possible at the Villaviciosa Central School on July 7, 2019. The fraternity offered medical, dental, and optical services. They also held gift-giving and feeding programs, free haircuts, a seed distribution, and parlor games.… Read more »
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