The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) dispersed 34,210 tilapia fingerlings to registered fisherfolks of San Juan, Manabo, Bucay, and Lagayan on January 16, 2019, to restore fish population in Abra rivers and lakes under the Balik Sigla sa Ilog at Lawa (BASIL) program. Provincial Fisheries Aqua technician Daphne G. Barbero said the… Read more »
READ MOREGov. Bernos assured her support to Abreño farmers
Gov. Joy Bernos assured her support to Abreño farmers during the release of crop insurance checks by the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) at the “Sagot Kadagiti Mannalon” program on January 22, 2019, at Abra Sports Complex, Bangued. In her speech, Gov. Bernos said agricultural development is one of her priorities in partnership with… Read more »
READ MOREFilmmaking, a powerful tool to preserve Abra’s history and culture
Students and aspiring filmmakers engaged in promoting the identity, culture, and values of an Abreño in the film viewing of “Tata Pilo” (the Tabungaw Hat Maker) documentary at the Gabriela Silang Gallery of Fine Arts, Tayum, Abra on January 19, 2019. Directed by Dexter Macaraeg, “Tata Pilo” depicts national living treasure, Teofilo Garcia, telling… Read more »
READ MOREAbra CIS eyes irrigation improvement after turnover to NIA
The province expects irrigation improvements as the Communal Irrigation System (CIS) of Abra was turned over to the National Irrigation Administration in Tayum Covered Court on January 19, 2019. The event was attended by Cong. Joseph Sto. Niño Bernos, Tayum Vice Mayor Placido Eduarte, NIA Division Manager Manuel Bustonera, and members of CIS from Tayum,… Read more »
READ MORETulong pinansial naipaay kadagiti pamilia ti OFW
Lima a pamilia ti OFW Iti naipaayan iti tulong pinansial babaen iti social services ti Overseas Filipino Workers Administration (OWWA) ditoy probinsia. Naited dagiti cheke babaen kada Maria Katrina Domingo, Family Welfare Officer ti OWWA-Abra ken Fredelina Biato, migrant desk officer ti gobierno probinsial itay bigat (Enero 17, 2019) sadiay Provincial Capitol Atrium. Death… Read more »
READ MOREOPAg will reach out to the municipalities for natural farming program
The Office of Provincial Agriculture (OPAg) continues to provide training programs and education about natural farming to the farmers in different municipalities of Abra in collaboration with the Agricultural Training Institute and municipal agriculturists. Provincial Organic Agriculture focal person Marites Balling said they will go directly to the municipalities to give the trainings that they… Read more »
READ MORECacao industry, one of the top priorities in Abra
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Abra with the help of the Provincial Government of Abra headed by Governor Joy Bernos and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bucay are assisting the cacao processors in the province to improve their products with their packaging, labeling, and product testing. DTI-Abra cacao industry point person Rico B.… Read more »
READ MOREPSC-PSI, PGA team up in bringing JOY through the Children’s Games
More than 500 participants joined the Children’s Games with the theme “Abreño Kids in Sports” at the Abra Sports Complex on January 12-13, 2019. SDS Amador Garcia thanked the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) who sponsored the event in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Abra through the leadership of Governor Maria Jocelyn V. Bernos… Read more »
READ MOREDOH-CAR facilitates psychological examination for public health personnel applicants
There are 128 health personnel applicants in the province who took the psychological examination this morning at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall. The examination is one of the requirements of the Civil Service Commission for employment under the Human Resources for Health (HRH) program of the Department of Health (DOH). According to the DOH-Abra… Read more »
READ MORESP approves Provincial Tourism Code of Abra
To develop and strengthen tourism in Abra, a draft ordinance entitled “Provincial Tourism Code of Abra” was approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) members headed by Vice Governor Ronald Balao-as during the 64th regular session this morning, January 8, 2019, at the SP Session Hall. The said ordinance provides policies and procedures governing the… Read more »
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