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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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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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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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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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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Environment and Natural Resources Officer Cris Albolote is reminding local and foreign tourists, visitors, and fellow Abreños who will visit tourist spots in Abra to bring their waste home. This is to keep the vicinity clean and minimize pollution. “This is one way our visitors can help us keep our tourist spots clean,” said… Read more »
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