Vice Gov. Ronald Balao-as and SP members welcomed the OISCA Shizouka group from Japan headed by Director Hayakawa Tsuyoshi on August 23, 2019, at the Governor’s Gallery, Provincial Capitol. Every year, the Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) group from Japan visits the province to have a field exposure and community engagement. They… Read more »
READ MOREManabo’s women’s boxing champ Dacquel eyes kickboxing
On May 12, 2019, Renalyn “Renz” Dacquel shocked the spectators at the Wanchai Convention in Hong Kong when she dominated a more experienced Nanako Suzuki during their DEF Promotions championship boxing match. This time, the striker from Manabo, Abra has set her eyes on kickboxing. At present, she is now training to represent the Philippines… Read more »
READ MOREPDRRMC on the lookout for the safety of Abreños
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 »
READ MORESBM Bernos pushes proper segregation and collection of garbage in Bangued
Sangguniang Bayan member Joaquin Enrico V. Bernos, proposed a mechanism for garbage collection in Bangued during a public hearing on August 1, 2019, at the Municipal Social Hall, Bangued. The hearing was conducted for the Resolution Asking for the Re-orientation of the Garbage Collection within the municipality and attended by SB members headed by Vice… Read more »
READ MOREPNPA invites Abra students, offers scholarship
Cadets Argie M. Gonzales and Jex Darwin Collo, and Professor Eric Paligat of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) encouraged senior high students of Abra to join PNPA during their information drive on July 25-26, 2019. There were 1,595 students who attended the symposiums from Manabo National High School, St. John High School, Northern Abra… 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 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 MOREAbreños bid farewell to the trailblazer of Abra
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 »
READ MOREPDEA-Abra intensifies anti-illegal drug campaign in schools
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Abra makes efforts to warn the youth on ill effects of drug abuse through conducting forums in different schools and other institutions in Abra. PDEA conducted anti-drug lectures in Calaba Elementary School, Abra High School, Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology Bangued Campus, Pangtud National High School, and Siwasiw Elementary School… Read more »
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