<![CDATA[abrenian.com - simple laeng lakay! - Home]]>Fri, 18 May 2012 05:29:35 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Congresswoman Bernos will keep her post, at least for now]]>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:50:36 -0800http://www.abrenian.com/3/post/2012/04/congresswoman-bernos-will-keep-her-postfor-now.html
So Bernos will keep her post after all. But looks like Luna is not throwing in the towel as she filed for motion for reconsideration.
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The House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) dismissed the election protest of former Congresswoman Cecilia Seares-Luna and decided in favor of incumbent Congressman Ma. Jocelyn Valera-Bernos of Abra on March 22 after a recount and revision of votes in protested precincts. 

“Everyone should be sport and respect the decision of the HRET and work for the development of the province of Abra anyway there’s the next election to look up to,” said Atty. Estelita Cordero, Bernos’ legal counsel, in a press conference. READ MORE  
]]><![CDATA[Bucay PNP to have jeep-type patrol vehicle]]>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:38:24 -0800http://www.abrenian.com/3/post/2012/04/bucay-pnp-to-have-jeep-type-patrol-vehicle.html
This should be a much better alternative than using a car.
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Mayor Victorino B. Baroña, Jr. explained that while the Bucay MPS has already its own police patrol car, it can not be used in the rugged roads going to the barangays that are located within and along the river banks criss-crossing these barangays of the municipality.  READ MORE
]]><![CDATA[A "Notorious" Province?]]>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:48:03 -0800http://www.abrenian.com/3/post/2012/04/a-notorious-province.htmlHere's an interesting feature story about Abra from the eyes of a blogger who recently explored our province. It's interesting the our local folks don't have anything to share about our province when asked. A simple "Awan" is the answer.

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"On my walk along the streets of Bangued, the capital of the province, I actually didn't feel a warm welcome from the people maybe because I am just paranoid about the warnings of my parents and the news I was hearing on radio and television. " Read More]]><![CDATA[One Computer Per kid can be a reality in Abra]]>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:28:40 -0800http://www.abrenian.com/3/post/2012/04/one-computer-per-kid-can-be-a-reality-in-abra.htmlStumbled upon this little gizmo. How's this for distribution to schools in Abra?
A $35 credit-card size computer that the the power of most Desktop PC today. Check out my blog if you are interested.]]><![CDATA[Visit Mapaso, Abra]]>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:01:17 -0800http://www.abrenian.com/3/post/2012/04/visit-mapaso-abra.htmlPhotos Courtesy of FaceBook Group "Peace for Abra"
]]><![CDATA[Midterm Elections near, along with Private Armies ]]>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:47:01 -0800http://www.abrenian.com/3/post/2012/04/midterm-elections-near-so-does-private-armies.htmlOld habits are hard to break. Private Armies are coming back. Or did they even leave?
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MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) is bracing for the resurgence of private armed groups as next year’s midterm election draws near.

In a command conference in Mindanao earlier this week, PNP chief Director General Nicanor Bartolome ordered top police officials to break up new mercenary groups working for politicians planning to run in the 2013 elections. READ MORE


]]><![CDATA["Tinuktok" an eggciting tradition]]>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:48:42 -0800http://www.abrenian.com/3/post/2012/04/tinuktok-an-eggciting-tradition.html
I remember this tradition. We call it "tinuktok". Big crowd always gather at the Bangued Town Plaza. The tradition is so popular that sometimes it resulted to fights. Most of the time though is a treat to watch.
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The egg-cracking practice might have flourished in Vigan (and in Bangued town in Abra), where some other religious traditions have also survived for centuries.  Read More
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]]><![CDATA[Peace for Abra FaceBook Group sponsored educational trip for Dalimag Kids]]>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:37:18 -0800http://www.abrenian.com/3/post/2012/04/peace-for-abra-facebook-group-sponsored-educational-trip-for-dalimag-kids.html25 Dalimag Kids and some parents were brought to Vigan through the courtesy of  Peace for Abra FaceBook Group.  The Areas visited; Baluarte, Pagburnayan, Crisologo Museum, Calle Crisologo (Where Heritage Foundation site is located e.g. old houses), and Paraiso ni Juan. (photos courtesy of Peace For Abra FaceBook Group)
]]><![CDATA[Yet another FaceBook Abrenian Group]]>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:17:15 -0800http://www.abrenian.com/3/post/2012/03/yet-another-facebook-abrenian-group.htmlI'm sure this wouldn't be the last group to be created on FaceBook. But hey!  the more the merrier. Besides every group I've seen, although primarily created to do "virtual gatherings", there are activities that somehow give benefit to Abrenians who are in need of help
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Abra Facebook group unite, share to fellow Abrenians

By Maria Teresa B. Benas

BANGUED, Abra, Mar. 27 (PIA) -- The AbraCadua (AC), a group of Abrenios who have developed special friendship on the social networking site, Facebook and later on in Get-Together events which they call G2G, has embarked on its own outreach programs to benefit the poorest of the poor people in Abra. Read More Here 
]]><![CDATA[More on Abra Private Armies]]>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:14:21 -0800http://www.abrenian.com/3/post/2012/03/more-on-abra-private-armies.htmlWould it matter if Aquino took notice of the Private Armies in Abra?

"Aquino cited that in Abra and Kalinga provinces, there were private armies, which were dismantled already and necessary charges were filed against the members and their arms were confiscated.
 
"The one that comes to my mind is I think in Kalinga group that has been rid recently—neutralized. They've arrested quite a number of people identified with this private armed group; filed with necessary charges; confiscated firearms. In Abra, we are told that there is a marked diminution of the violence normally being experienced in Abra," he said." Read More
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