Governor Maria Jocelyn V. Bernos provides financial assistance yearly to the 265 Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in Abra. The beneficiaries are from Bangued (70), Boliney (8), Bucloc (6), Daguioman (4), Lacub (5), Lagangilang (26), Lagayan (12), La Paz (20), Licuan-Baay (4), Luba (9), Manabo (10), Sallapadan (10), San Isidro (9), San Juan (20), Tayum (22),… Read more »
READ MOREDILG empowers new Abra mayors with an orientation course
The Newly Elected Officials (NEOs) Orientation Course: Priming Leaders for Effective Local Governance was held on July 17-19 and July 29-31, 2019, at The Heritage Hotel, Pasay City, and Cebu City, respectively. The Department of Interior and Local Government through the Local Government Academy facilitated the course to the newly minted mayors of Abra namely… Read more »
READ MOREPNP-Abra’s performance strengthened through the Performance Governance System
Eighteen out of 27 Municipal Police stations and the Police Mobile Force Company bagged the silver eagle award for the Performance Governance System Proficiency Stage during the Conferment Ceremony led by Police Regional Director Israel Ephraim T. Dickson at Camp Juan Villamor on June 27, 2019. These municipal police stations were Langangilang, Tayum, San Juan,… Read more »
READ MOREDA, OPAG seek to rejuvenate Abra coffee
The Department of Agriculture (DA) sees high potential in Abra coffee growers. The department and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG) conducted a briefing on Coffee Rejuvenation Program for the Abra’s coffee growers at the Provincial Capitol Governor’s Gallery on June 19, 2019. Benita Bilgera from DA-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) said a coffee tree… Read more »
READ MOREDTI-Abra goes to barangays to develop more entrepreneurs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Abra has conducted orientations of the Negosyo, Serbisyo sa Barangay (NSB) program in Maguyepyep, Sallapadan; Luzong and Poblacion Luba; Poblacion, Boliney; Tui, Daguioman; Lamao, Bucloc; and Mayabo, Tubo from June 4 to 17, 2019. NSB brings DTI and other agencies’ services closer to the barangay level to stimulate business… Read more »
READ MOREPSA-Abra on Civil Registry Month: Secure authenticated certificates
Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-Abra celebrates Civil Registry Month this February to enhance awareness on the importance of civil registration and the process of registration, securing authentication, and correcting vital documents like birth and marriage certificates. Statistical Analyst Leida Margarita B. Purugganan said it is very important to secure an authenticated live birth certificate from PSA… Read more »
READ MOREAbra, moving forward to SWM 10-year plan approval
There are 21 out of 27 local government units (LGUs) that have the 10-year Solid Waste Management (SWM) plan approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). This waste-management program is pursuant to Republic Act 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. DENR-Provincial Ecology Management Officer Joyce Mangsat said the… Read more »
READ MOREOPAPP and DA provide livelihood assistance to former CPLA members in Abra
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) turned over two units of micro tillers to the PAyapa at MAsaganang PAmayanan (PAMANA) program beneficiaries of Licuan-Baay, Malibcong, and San Isidro on January 29, 2019, at Origines Hotel, Calaba, Bangued, Abra. The turn-over ceremony was attended by… 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 MOREAnti-Illegal Mining Task Force continues to halt mining operations in Abra
It was on October 1st when Gov. Joy Bernos convened DENR, ENRO, PNP, and the Philippine Army for an emergency meeting at the Governor’s Gallery to implement Executive Order No. 11, s. 2018, stopping all mining operations and all related activities in the province. On October 3, 2018, the Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force went to… Read more »
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