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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋The SmileAsia medical mission continued today, October 11, 202...
11/10/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋

The SmileAsia medical mission continued today, October 11, 2026, at the Abra Provincial Hospital, providing surgical services to patients with cleft lip and cleft palate.

Vice Governor Anne A. Bersamin, together with Provincial Health Officer Dr. Frances Marie Alexis B. Gasa, visited the patients who underwent surgery as part of the SmileAsia medical mission to check on their condition and extend their support and encouragement.

The Vice Governor also met with SmileAsia coordinators Alma Castañeda Ajero and Phoebe Low, highlighting the importance of collaboration in bringing specialized medical care and life-changing surgical services closer to Abreños.

𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤-𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

If you or someone you know may benefit from this medical mission, grab this opportunity! Visit the Abra Provincial Hospital and inquire with the SmileAsia medical team about screening, eligibility, and the availability of surgical services.

𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐒 | 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐑𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒The Provincial Government of Abra, under the ...
10/10/2026

𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐒 | 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐑𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒

The Provincial Government of Abra, under the leadership of Governor Eustaquio “Takit” P. Bersamin and Vice Governor Anne A. Bersamin, conducted a three-day Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRRM) Training for San Isidro Barangay DRRM Committees on October 6–8, 2026, at the UA Gabaldon Social Hall in Bangued, Abra.

Facilitated by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), led by Elmer Bersamin, with technical assistance from OCD-CAR, the training strengthened participants’ capacities in risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and response planning; empowering barangays to build safer, more prepared, and disaster-resilient communities.





𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀’𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐏 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐘The final screening and medical check-up ...
10/10/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀’𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐏 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐘

The final screening and medical check-up for Smile Asia’s free medical mission for cleft lip and cleft palate surgery are being conducted today, October 10, 2026, at the Abra Provincial Hospital.

This final assessment ensures that qualified patients are medically evaluated and prepared for the scheduled surgeries tomorrow, October 11.

The initiative brings hope and renewed confidence to patients and their families by providing access to specialized surgical care and a chance for a brighter future.





𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇!The Provincial Government of Abra joins the nation in celebrating Local Government Mon...
09/10/2026

𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇!

The Provincial Government of Abra joins the nation in celebrating Local Government Month, honoring the people and institutions that bring public service closer to every community.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 63, s. 1992, October is observed as Local Government Month, with the second week as Local Government Week and October 10 as Local Government Day.

This celebration reminds us that public service is a commitment to the people; anchored on integrity, accountability, responsiveness, and genuine dedication.

Together with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), we honor all local government officials and employees who serve with dedication and uphold the trust entrusted to them.

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 | 𝐏𝐆𝐀 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔The Provincial Government of Abra, under the leadership of Governor...
08/10/2026

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 | 𝐏𝐆𝐀 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Provincial Government of Abra, under the leadership of Governor Eustaquio P. Bersamin and Vice Governor Anne A. Bersamin, celebrated PGA Family Day 2026 on October 8 at the Abra Provincial Capitol Atrium, as part of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary.

The celebration brought together provincial government employees in a day of fellowship, teamwork, and shared pride in public service. In her welcome remarks, Vice Governor Anne A. Bersamin emphasized the importance of unity, camaraderie, and valuing one another as members of one provincial government family.

In his inspirational message, Governor Eustaquio “Takit” P. Bersamin expressed his appreciation to the provincial government workforce for their dedication and commitment to serving the people of Abra. He also emphasized the importance of working together with respect, unity, and without discrimination, reminding everyone that every member of the PGA family has a role to play in delivering meaningful and inclusive public service.

Highlighting the festivities was the Ms. PGA 2026 pageant, showcasing confidence, talent, and personality while celebrating the spirit of unity, diversity, and service.

Ms. PGA 2026 – Diane Adame, Green Team | Tubig
1st Runner-Up – Sharina Buyag, Blue Team | Hangin
2nd Runner-Up – Judybel Callibag, Brown Team | Lupa
3rd Runner-Up – Kristeen Basingan, Red Team | Apoy
4th Runner-Up – Angelica Zales, White Team | Diwa

PGA Family Day honored the people behind public service; strengthening bonds, fostering teamwork, and building a stronger and more inclusive PGA family committed to serving the people of Abra.

One PGA. One Family. One Purpose: Serbisyo para sa Abreño.

𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇, 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 | 𝐏𝐆𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒The Provincial Government of Abra gathered at the Capitol Atrium on the fir...
08/10/2026

𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇, 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 | 𝐏𝐆𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒

The Provincial Government of Abra gathered at the Capitol Atrium on the first Friday of October for a solemn Holy Mass, bringing employees together in prayer, gratitude, and reflection.

Presided over by Rev. Fr. Iluminado Tungpalan, the celebration served as a meaningful reminder of the values of faith, unity, compassion, and integrity that inspire the PGA in its continuing service to the people of Abra.





𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄 | 𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐒The Provincial Government of Abra, led by Governor Eustaquio “Takit” P. ...
08/10/2026

𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄 | 𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐒

The Provincial Government of Abra, led by Governor Eustaquio “Takit” P. Bersamin and Vice Governor Anne A. Bersamin, through the Provincial Information Office led by Atty. King Blas Jervin C. Pagtailan, in partnership with DOTr-CAR, conducted the third batch of the free two-day Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) on October 7–8, 2026, at the OPAG Conference Hall in Calaba, Bangued.

The training equipped Abreños with essential knowledge on traffic laws, defensive driving, road safety, and responsible road behavior. Sessions were facilitated by Regional Drivers Education Center resource speakers Cecilio D. Gallardo, Ramon Bocalan Jr., and Jay Jomar D. Andres.

PIO Atty. King Blas Jervin C. Pagtailan emphasized that driving is more than a privilege; it is a responsibility that requires discipline, awareness, and respect for others on the road.

Beyond fulfilling a licensing requirement, the TDC helps shape safer and more responsible motorists, contributing to safer roads and communities for every Abreño.


𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 | 𝐏𝐂𝐃𝐂 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆The Provincial Cooperative Development Council (PCDC), ...
08/10/2026

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 | 𝐏𝐂𝐃𝐂 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

The Provincial Cooperative Development Council (PCDC), led by Acting PCDO Anacleto Buenafe Jr., held its 3rd Quarter Council Meeting on October 8, 2026, at the Abra Provincial Capitol Social Hall.

The meeting brought together Council members, partner agencies, and LGUs to strengthen collaboration, align programs, and advance initiatives for a stronger and more responsive cooperative sector in Abra.

Key matters, including preparations for the Provincial Cooperative Month Celebration, were discussed, with the Council also approving a resolution supporting its continued cooperative development efforts.





𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐄Ñ𝐀 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍-𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐒President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointe...
08/10/2026

𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐄Ñ𝐀 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍-𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐒

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Abreña judge Pia Cristina Bersamin-Embuscado as Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals in October 2026.

Bersamin-Embuscado previously served as Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 198 in Las Piñas City, where she was appointed in 2018.

She also served as president of the Philippine Judges Association in 2026, reflecting her leadership and active involvement in the judiciary.

Her appointment adds another distinguished name from Abra to the Philippine judiciary and marks a significant milestone in her judicial career.

The Provincial Government of Abra congratulates Associate Justice Bersamin-Embuscado and wishes her continued wisdom, integrity, and excellence as she assumes her new responsibility in the appellate court.

𝟐,𝟕𝟖𝟏 𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐄Ñ𝐎𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄’𝐒 𝐓𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌A total of 2,781 Abreños gained temporary employment and much-needed inco...
07/10/2026

𝟐,𝟕𝟖𝟏 𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐄Ñ𝐎𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄’𝐒 𝐓𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌

A total of 2,781 Abreños gained temporary employment and much-needed income support through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Abra Field Office.

The beneficiaries from Sallapadan, Bucloc, Lagayan, and Daguioman completed 10 days of community-based work, primarily focused on maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities.

The payouts covered 956 beneficiaries in Sallapadan, under Mayor Fernando Semanero Jr.; 570 in Bucloc, under Mayor Alvinder Cardenas; 887 in Lagayan, under Mayor Edmarc Crisologo; and 368 in Daguioman, under Mayor Salma Padilla.

Implemented in partnership with the Provincial Government of Abra through PESO and the respective municipal governments, the initiative provided immediate income to workers while allowing them to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Vice Governor Anne A. Bersamin led the payout in Sallapadan and reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to expanding employment and livelihood opportunities for Abreños.

She emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration among government agencies and local governments in bringing timely assistance to vulnerable workers and families, noting that the income can help cover essential and educational needs.

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