SK works for a drug-free Abra, attends drug prevention convention in GenSan

August 19, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Abra is working toward a drug-free province with their participation in the SK National Convention on Drug Abuse Prevention Education at the Anchor Hotel, General Santos City on August 15-17, 2019. The convention aligns the commitments of the Dangerous Drugs Board, Department of Interior and Local Government, and National Youth… Read more »

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DA promotes good agricultural practices for Abreños

July 19, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Department of Agriculture-Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) Research Specialist Benita U. Bilgera facilitates the Package of Technology (POT) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on Onion and Garlic Production Training to 36 farmers and LGU representatives from the different municipalities of Abra on July 18, 2019, at the Provincial Capitol. “This training is necessary for farmers so… Read more »

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PNP-Abra’s performance strengthened through the Performance Governance System

June 27, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

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 »

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PHO continues immunization to prevent measles

April 5, 2019 abradeskcms Releases

The Provincial Health Office through the Rural Health Units continues to immunize children in the province ages 6 months and above. As of today (April 5, 2019), there are already 2,414 children in the province who are given anti-measles vaccines under the Project Baby Come Back to Bakuna. For 6-8 month-old there are already… Read more »

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PHO and RHUs join forces to combat Tuberculosis in the province

April 2, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

According to Provincial National Tuberculosis Program Coordinator Virginia Lalin, there are already four drug resistant cases of tuberculosis in the province for the first quarter of 2019. For 2018, the three retreatment cases were from Bangued, Lagayan, and Pidigan while the 2019 cases are from Manabo, Lacub, La Paz, and Tayum. Tuberculosis is an… Read more »

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Newly constructed Fire Station of Sallapadan formally opened

March 21, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The newly constructed fire station of the municipality of Sallapadan was formally opened by Mayor Nenita Cardenas with Gov. Joy Bernos, Municipal Fire Marshall Marlou Domingo, Provincial Fire Marshal Alex Testado, Regional Director Ma. Sofia Mendoza, and Fire Director Leonard Bañago on March 20, 2019. According to Provincial Fire Marshal Alex Testado, it was… Read more »

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Provincial Dengue Summit: Moving Towards a Dengue-Free Community

March 18, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Earlier today (March 18, 2019), The Provincial Government of Abra headed by Governor Joy Bernos through the Department of Health (DOH) and the Provincial Health Office (PHO) held the Provincial Dengue Summit at the Capitol Social Hall to provide updates to health workers and local officials on strategies against dengue. The summit also aims to… Read more »

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Women empowerment through livelihood

March 15, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

Gabriela Women’s Association of Pamutik, Pidigan sold P52,104 worth of chichacorn products during the Abra Padaya trade fair on March 1-9, 2019. The association’s livelihood project contributed to the development of their communities since their products are coming from the cornfields of their municipality. The corn grains are processed at their processing center at Pamutik,… Read more »

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PHO-RHUs continues to immunize children in the province to prevent outbreak

March 14, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

According to National Immunization Program Coordinator Ma. Lourdes Briosos, the Provincial Health Office through the Rural Health Workers are on their feet for the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine mass immunization. Health workers are also on the selective immunization of anti-measles vaccinees. Briosos said that those who have not yet received the second dosage of anti-measles will… Read more »

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Rice-corn blend a healthier choice

March 12, 2019 abranewsdesk Releases

The Provincial Government of Abra headed by Gov. Joy Bernos in collaboration with the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPAg) promotes the rice and white flint corn combo as a healthier choice because it is a low glycemic index food that is good for diabetic people. Rice-corn blend is one way to decrease the dependence… Read more »

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