Abra holds ‘People’s Day’ in village
>> Monday, July 12, 2021
TUBO, Abra –- More isolated and depressed areas are
being reached under the “People’s Day” program of the provincial government to
bring the basic government services to the people.
The latest People’s Day activity was held in June 29 in Barangay Alangtin, one of the farthest barangays of the municipality. From the capital town of Bangued, it takes two hours to reach the municipal hall of Tubo in Barangay Mayabo then another two hours of travel over unpaved road to reach Alangtin.
Gov. Jocelyn Bernos led a dialogue with barangay officials, Tinggian elders and the residents regarding their concerns that include insurgency. Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Division BGen. Krishnamurti Mortela, 24th Infantry Battalion Commanding Officer LTC. Ulysis Laude and Abra Police Provincial Director Christopher Acop were with the Governor in responding to the peace and order issues.
Some provincial offices of national government agencies and offices of the provincial government also brought their services which were availed by the residents of Alangtin and its neighboring barangay for free. These services included dental check-up, haircut, skin consultation, distribution of free medicines, among others.
The provincial government also opened a community pantry for needs of locals especially in this time of Covid-19 pandemic since public transportation in the area is limited.
The Provincial Fishery Office –Abra also distributed 20,000 tilapia fingerlings to 40 fisherfolks who each received one bag containing 500 pieces of tilapia fingerlings.
The latest People’s Day activity was held in June 29 in Barangay Alangtin, one of the farthest barangays of the municipality. From the capital town of Bangued, it takes two hours to reach the municipal hall of Tubo in Barangay Mayabo then another two hours of travel over unpaved road to reach Alangtin.
Gov. Jocelyn Bernos led a dialogue with barangay officials, Tinggian elders and the residents regarding their concerns that include insurgency. Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Division BGen. Krishnamurti Mortela, 24th Infantry Battalion Commanding Officer LTC. Ulysis Laude and Abra Police Provincial Director Christopher Acop were with the Governor in responding to the peace and order issues.
Some provincial offices of national government agencies and offices of the provincial government also brought their services which were availed by the residents of Alangtin and its neighboring barangay for free. These services included dental check-up, haircut, skin consultation, distribution of free medicines, among others.
The provincial government also opened a community pantry for needs of locals especially in this time of Covid-19 pandemic since public transportation in the area is limited.
The Provincial Fishery Office –Abra also distributed 20,000 tilapia fingerlings to 40 fisherfolks who each received one bag containing 500 pieces of tilapia fingerlings.
Other agencies who
supported the event are the Department of
the Interior and Local Government, Dept. Trade and Industry, Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority, Dept. of Education, National
Commission on Indigenous Peoples, Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Offices and Philippine Information Agency.
“This
is such a big event because the needs of the locals are met. This is considered
as a successful one because the services are now experienced in this far flung
area,” Mayor Guilbert Ballangan said. --
PIA Abra
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