Free medical and dental check-up with medicines were rendered by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) friends, the Provincial Government of Abra (PGA) headed by Governor Joy Bernos, and Philippine Dental Association (PDA) Abra at the SVD District House, Ubbog-Lipcan, Bangued, on January 27, 2019. Four doctors and seven dentists offered medical and… 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 MOREDOLE Abra bagged the most number of awards at the 2018 Regional YEPA
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) attended the Regional Year End Performance Assessment (YEPA) at Candaba, Pampanga on January 9-11, 2019. The meeting also incorporated team building and lectures to help the employees function effectively in their tasks. Issues and concerns from 2018 were also raised and addressed. The Department of Labor and Employment… Read more »
READ MORE10% discount para kadagiti nasapa a mangipila iti business permit iti Bangued
Ipakpakaammo ti LGU Bangued a maipaay ti 10% discount manipud iti assessed tax liability dagiti masapa a mangipila ti aplikasionda ti business permit iti munisipio ti Bangued manipud Enero 3-10, 2019. Daytoy ket tapno maliklikan ti panagdudupudop dagiti negosyante ken tricycle operator inton maudi nga aldaw iti panagproseso ti permit inton Enero 20, 2019,… Read more »
READ MOREDTI-Abra continues its monitoring of Christmas lights in the market
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Abra conducted the regular monitoring of five main business establishments selling Christmas lights in Bangued today December 12, 2018. The inspection is a weekly monitoring activity of DTI to ensure the public that all brands of Christmas lights in the market passed the quality control issued by the Bureau of… Read more »
READ MOREKalinawa Festival—a celebration of success
Kalinawa is a Tingguian word which means wellness or success. The Department of Education-Abra (DepEd-Abra) celebrated the Division Kalinawa Festival as a convergence of the Tingguians and Ilocanos where they come together to celebrate. This year’s event emphasizes the rich culture of the Abreños and how it can be used in the delivery of basic… Read more »
READ MOREDA-CAR trains Abra’s corn producers fight contamination
Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office holds a Training on Mycotoxin Prevention and Reduction Contamination in Corn Grains and in Processing and Handling Corn Grits for Abrenian corn producers from July 24 to 25, 2018, at Lucky’s Hotel and Restaurant, Bangued. Twenty one farmers from Pidigan, Peñarrubia, Bangued, La Paz, Lagangilang, and San Quintin who… Read more »
READ MOREAbra’s capital town, Bangued, celebrates Patronal Feast day of St. James the Elder
St. James the Apostle and his brother John were one of the first disciples of Jesus and are related to Jesus. Their mothers Salome and Mary were believed to be sisters. James was one of the three called by Jesus to witness his Transfiguration. Following Christ’s Ascension, James spread the Gospel across Israel and… Read more »
READ MOREDTI Abra warns retailers not to abuse price increase
Due to continuous price increase in gasoline and some basic commodities, a random price monitoring and inspection was carried out in grocery stores, hardware stores, Bangued Central Market, LPG dealers, and gas stations by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Abra in coordination with the Provincial Government of Abra through the Office of the… Read more »
READ MOREAbra Visita Iglesia 2018
Visita Iglesia is a Holy Week practice where Catholics visit and pray in 14 churches (7 at the very least) which represent the 14 Stations of the Cross and to honor the Blessed Sacrament. It is usually done on Maundy Thursday after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. And these are seven of Abra’s… Read more »
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