BANGUED, Abra (PIA) –- The Provincial Government of Abra (PGA) is active in joining the foundation anniversary month of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) every July with activities in support to the region’s quest for autonomy.
In this year’s 35th founding of CAR, the PGA headed by Governor Dominic lined up activities, one of which is the trade fair dubbed as “Patanor”, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Indu stry and Department of Agriculture.
“Patanor” is an iluko term for produce.
Local products of micro, small and medium enterprises and agricultural producers such as woven cloth, apparel and accessories, furniture, agricultural produce and processed food among others were showcased at the Bangued municipal covered court from July 4 to 13, 2022.
Vice Governor Joy Bernos along with the local government unit officials and heads of national government agencies led the formal opening of the trade fair with the theme, “A Celebration of being an Abreno, a Celebration of being a Cordilleran.”
“It represents our identity and culture. So, I encourage my fellow Abreños to be proud as a Cordilleran because we have distinct products and culture,” Bernos stressed.
Aside from the Patanor trade fair, Bernos also led on July 4 the”Beating of the Unity Gong” along with the local officials and heads of NGAs at the provincial capitol which marked the start of the gong relay around the municipalities until July 13, which highlighted Abra’s participation in the Cordillera foundation anniversary whose main celebration was held in Baguio City in July 15.
DILG-Abra Provincial Director Daisy Payang enjoined the Abreños to support the quest towards Regional Autonomy in this Cordillera Month celebration with the theme, “One Autonomous Cordillera, Ensuring Social Development and Inclusive Growth in the New Normal.” **JDP/CaGT – PIA CAR, Abra
