Benedito shoots for the Palarong Pambansa

Out of eight events of archery, Abra made a mark on seven events and grabbed the following medals in the CARAA 2019 held at Apayao, on February 26-March 2, 2019: Two gold medals in 30m, and 40m distance; three bronze medals in 60m distance,1440 round, and individual match play, and, two silver medals in team match… Read more »

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Kayak, ATV Ride, new outdoor adventures at the Kawayan Fest 2019

For the first time, the Provincial Government of Abra under the leadership of Governor Maria Jocelyn Valera Bernos featured the beauty of the Abra River through outdoor challenges like Kayaking and ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) Ride as part of the Abrenian Kawayan Festival 2019 celebration. Rover Expeditions Team Leader Paul Ong Suan, the team in charge… Read more »

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PGA, PDRRMC tie up with stakeholders for the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

At 2pm today, the Provincial Government of Abra headed by Gov. Joy Bernos through the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) with other stakeholders in the province conducted the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill for the first quarter of 2019 at Peñarrubia Integrated School. Personnel of the Abra Police Provincial Office, 24th Infantry “Wildcat”… Read more »

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PGA supports PNLSC in search for Japanese Descendants in Abra

The Provincial Government of Abra (PGA) headed by Gov. Joy Bernos supports the Philippine Nikkei-jin Legal Support Center Inc. (PNLSC) in their research on the Japanese nationals who migrated to the Philippines and married to Filipinas before World War II. PGA coordinates with the different municipalities and distributes tarpaulins to disseminate the program of PNLSC… Read more »

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Abreño choreographers explore the art of choreography

The Provincial Government of Abra headed by Gov. Joy Bernos provided a vital training ground and one-of-a-kind experience for Abreño choreographers to  explore the principles of choreography and dance styles. PGA collaborated with some of the best choreographers in the country namely Prof.Lordinio A. Vergara of NCCA, Mr. Tonjie Mangao, and Mr. Rommel Serrano to… 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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PGA joins St. Joseph Freinademetz celebration at SVD Abra District

The Provincial Government of Abra (PGA) headed by Gov. Joy Bernos joins the Society of the Divine Word Missionaries (SVD) in celebrating the 16th patronal fiesta in honor of St. Joseph Freinademetz on January 29, 2019, at SVD-Abra district house, Ubbog, Bangued. The Provincial Health Office through the Abra Provincial Hospital Dental Team will render… Read more »

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Gov. 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 »

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7 former rebels given new lives through E-CLIP

December 5, 2018 – Gov. Joy Bernos with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Abra Provincial Director Millicent Cariño, 24IB Battalion Commander Jearie Boy Faminial, Abra PPO Provincial Director Wilson D. Soliba, and Sallapadan Mayor Nenita Cardenas handed over cash assistance, livelihood assistance, immediate assistance, and firearms remuneration to seven former rebels at the… Read more »

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