PGA reinforces the No Plastic Policy in municipalities

To decrease Abra’s dependence on single-use plastics which have adverse effects on the environment, Ordinance No. 205 (s. 2013)  is implemented in the province. The ordinance prohibits the use of plastic bags on dry goods and regulates its utilization on wet goods and prohibits the use of polystyrenes (styrofoam) and prescribes penalty thereof. It strengthens… Read more »

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Abra 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 »

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LGU Licuan-Baay held First Municipal Environmental Summit

Headed by the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), the community members, elders, officials, and youth leaders of Licuan-Baay convened for the first Municipal Environmental Summit on April 23, 2019. Speakers from CENRO-Lagangilang, ENRO, EMB-CAR/PEMU, and MGB-CAR shared additional knowledge on the rules, regulations, and policies regarding environmental protection to the residents of Licuan-Baay.… Read more »

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San Juan regulates extraction of sand, gravel, stone to protect environment

  The Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO) headed by Cris Albolote with the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) attended a consultation meeting on the regulation of sand, gravel, and stone extraction at the municipality of San Juan on March 26, 2019. The meeting was set to discuss measures to protect the environment… Read more »

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DTI-Abra conducts E-Bamboo slat production training for MSMEs and non-MSMEs

On January 26, 2019, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in coordination with the Provincial Government of Abra conducted the Engineered Bamboo (E-Bamboo) slat production training at CRC Gaddani, Tayum. Non-Micro, Small, Medium, Enterprises and Micro, Small, Medium, Enterprises from the wood furniture sections attended the training. Bernard Taeza of the Environment and Natural… Read more »

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PMRB-Abra regulates the extraction of sand and gravel in the province

  Sand and gravel operators from Peñarrubia, Tayum, Pidigan, La Paz, Lagangilang, Bangued, Manabo, Dolores, Bucay, and San Juan attended the Public Forum to regulate the extraction of sand and gravel including other quarry activities in Abra on January 28, 2019, at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall, Bangued. The Provincial Government of Abra headed by… Read more »

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Anti-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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