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ABRA Philippines

WHERE EXACTLY IS ABRA:

Abra is a landlocked province of the Philippines in

the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its
capital is Bangued, and is bordered by Ilocos
Norte on the northwest, Apayao on the northeast,
Kalinga on the mid-east, Mountain Province on the
southeast, and Ilocos Sur on the southwest

Abra, Spanish for "opening" or "gap." Originally the area called El Abra de Vigan ("The

Gap of Vigan"), only referred to the narrow but conspicuous gap along the Malayan
(Ilocos) mountain range through which the Tineg River has cut an exit. This topographic
feature, now called the Banaoang Gap, is situated southeast of the city of Vigan, where
the Quirino Bridge is now located; it serves as the natural entrance to the fertile Tineg
River basin. Over time the phrase was shortened, and the area which Abra referred to
expanded to include most of the upland territory drained by the Tineg River between the
Malayan Range and the Cordillera Central, and inhabited by the Itneg.

HISTORY https://pia.gov.ph/provinces/abra

Province of Abra

Abra was created as a politico-military province in 1846, prior to which was part of the
old Ilocos Province and later Ilocos Sur when Ilocos Region was divided into two
provinces in 1818. Civil government was established in Abra on August 19, 1901, but
was re-annexed to Ilocos Sur in February 1905. Abra remained a sub-province in 12
years, regaining its status as a province only after the passage of Act 2683 in March
1917.
Agriculture is the main economic activity of the province. Horses, which the province is
known for in the Cordilleras and Northern Luzon, were a major mode of transportation
during the Spanish period. The Abra River is widely utilized as a means of traversing
and travelling in and out of the province.

When the Spaniards came, missionary work was done in Abra by the Augustinian Order
who founded the town of Bangued in 1898. The priests also made extensive studies of
the culture of the indigenous people of Abra

The Abreños actively participated in the national uprising in the 18 th century. During the
middle part of 1899, a revolutionary government was set-up in Abra through the
leadership of Don Blas Villamor. Leocadio Valera became the Provincial Governor until
Abra fell into the American Civil Government established on August 19, 1909

During the Japanese occupation, a subversive guerrilla organization was formed to

resist the intruders. Like any other place, the province was heavily damaged during the
2nd World War. Industries and properties were adversely affected. When the Americans
took over the war, a new system of government was introduced and substancial
changes in social, religious, political and economic life of the people took place.

 
Physical Profile
 
The Province of Abra has a land area of 3,975.55 sq. km. or 1.3% of the total land area of the
Philippines. It is the largest in terms of land area among the provinces in the Cordillera. Abra's
climate is characterized by two distinct seasons. The dry season occurs from November to April
and the wet season occurs from July to November with high rainfall intensities, storms and
typhoons. It has an extremely rugged terrain with mountains and hills rising along the periphery
and in the interior. Geographically, the province may be divided into two parts, the highlands
and the lowlands. The highlands are the east and northwestern portions bordering the provinces
of Ilocos Norte and Kalinga where most of the hills and mountains are located. The lowlands are
the south and western portions where most of the plains and valleys are situated completely
surrounded by mountain ranges. Grasses and shrubs are the dominant cover occupying 45.7%
of the total land area of the province. These areas are formerly cultivated and then abandoned,
from the northern central portion extending to the southeastern side, closer to the southern part
of the province. Areas planted with rice, corn and other diversified crops constitute only 9.4%,
while 48% is covered with primary and secondary forest. Open/cogonal areas form 16.1% of the
total land area.
The Province of Abra is composed of Twenty-Seven (27) Municipalities, namely:
Bangued, Boliney, Bucay, Bucloc, Daguioman, Danglas, Dolores, La Paz, Lacub, Lagangilang,
Lagayan, Langiden, Licuan-Baay, Luba, Malibcong, Manabo, Peñarrubia, Pidigan, Pilar,
Sallapadan, San Isidro, San Juan, San Quintin, Tayum, Tineg, Tubo and Villaviciosa.

LAND AREA INCOME NO. OF NO. OF REG.

MUNICIPALITY POPULATION* OFFICIAL WEBSITE
(sq. Km.) CLASS BRGYS. VOTERS**

1 BANGUED  113.10  1st 31  43,936  25,250 -

2 BOLINEY  217.00  5th 8  4,063  2,611  -
3 BUCAY  126.03  5th  21  17,126  11,647  -
4 BUCLOC  40.00 6th 4 2,176 1,621  -
5 DAGUIOMAN 101.00 6th 4 1,715 1,210  -
6 DANGLAS  172.90 5th 7 4,734 3,346  -
7 DOLORES  40.41 5th 15 11,499 6,968 www.doloresonline.gov.ph
8 LA PAZ 60.95 5th 12 14,882 8,499  -
9 LACUB  295.30 5th 6 2,977  2,257  -
10 LAGANGILANG   69.10 5th 17 13,824 8,654  -
11 LAGAYAN  100.50 5th 5 4,477 2,827  -
12 LANGIDEN  120.40 5th 6 3,170 2,322  -
13 LICUAN-BAAY 302.50 5th 11 4,864 3,834  -
14 LUBA  208.50 5th 8 6,391 4,273  -
15 MALIBCONG  309.30 5th 12 3,807 2,607 www.malibcong.gov.ph
16 MANABO 59.63 5th 11 10,756 6,367 -
17 PEÑARRUBIA  39.98 5th 11 10,756 6,367 -
18 PIDIGAN  49.15 5th 15 11,528 6,247 -
19 PILAR  100.45 5th 9 5,985 4,550 -
20 SALLAPADAN  112.45 5th 9 5,985 4,550 -
21 SAN ISIDRO  47.69 5th 9 4,888 2,824 -
22 SAN JUAN  72.5 5th 19 10,546 7,102 -
23 SAN QUINTIN  66.59 5th 6 5,233 3,725  -
24 TAYUM  47.34 5th 11 13,940 8,385  -
25 TINEG  832.23 2nd 10 4,668 3,045  -
26 TUBO  423.90 4th 10 5,719 3,561  -
27 VILLAVICIOSA  88.37 5th 8 5,377 3,609  -
You leave Manila, PH and reach Abra, PH.
Trip Manila » Abra
Distance: 432.7 kilometers

(https://www.traveling-up.com/travel-guide-abra/)
When you think of tourist destinations in the Philippines, Abra is not often at the top of
most traveler’s bucketlists. In fact, it remains one of the least visited provinces in the country.
For outsiders, there’s still an air of mystery surrounding the place. Like a lot of provinces
in Mindanao, Abra has a reputation for being “unsafe” mostly because of political wars and
election-related violence in the past.
 The province is home to many beautiful natural attractions and towns where families reside
peacefully. There’s a lot yet to discover in this underrated province in the North.

ECONOMY https://www.slideshare.net/SheenaGabito10/abra-philippines
More than half of it’s Land are forestlands which are repository of myriad of forest product and
minerals such as gold,clay guano, rock phospate and cement raw materials. This province is
rich in bamboo and rattan, which local businessmen have translated into successful cottage
industries. In 1992 the natural dye industry, together with loom weaving and embroidery, wa
revived by former governor Ma. Zita Claustro-Valera, The first female governor of abra. It’s
major crops are rice, corn and root crops; commercial product include coffee, tobacco and
coconut. Extensive grassland and pasture areas are used for livestock production.
Source of Livelihood
The main occupation and means of livelihood of the people of Abra is farming.

Living Wage
Merchandise goods

Import/Export Products
Agri products and bamboo crafts

Woven Materials Muscavado Sugar

Language/ Dialects:
(http://www.cordilleranow.com/cordillera-language/)

The predominant languages are Ilocano and Itneg. Based on the 2000 census survey,
the majority of the province population is Ilocano 71.9%. Other ethnic groups living in
the province are the Tinguian 18.7%, Ibanag 4.5%, Itneg 3.2% and Tagalog 0.4%
Ilocano, also known as Ilokano and Iloko, is a member of the Malayo-Polynesian branch
of the Austronesian language family. It is the third largest language of the Philippines,
after Tagalog and English. The name Ilocano come from i– ‘from’ +looc ‘bay’ + –
ano Spanish ‘native of,’ thus ‘people of the bay’.
Ilocano is spoken as a first language by some 7 million people, primarily in
Northern Luzon, La Union and Ilocos provinces, Cagayan Valley, Babuyan, Mindoro,
and Mindanao. It is also spoken as a second language by possibly another 2 million
speakers in the northern areas of Luzon as a lingua franca in trade, commerce, and
everyday communication. Many ethnic groups from the northern regions of the country
are more proficient in Ilocano than in Tagalog, the national language. Nevertheless, at
present, Ilocano remains a regional language with no official status. Its use in education
is limited to the early elementary grades.
Ilocanos became the first Filippino ethnic group to emigrate in large numbers to North
America, settling in sizable communities in Hawai’i, California, the Pacific Northwest,
and Alaska.  It is taught in some schools in Hawai’i and California.

https://www.memrise.com/course/721291/ilocano-words-and-frases/1/

ILOCANO ENGLISH
Kumusta ka? How are you?
Nasayaatak, agyamanak! Fine, thank you!
Naimbag a bigat Good Morning
Naimbag a malem Good Afternoon
Naimbag a sardem Good Evening
Pakada Goodbye
Mayeg ti naimbag nga aldaw kenka Have a nice day
ayayatenka I love you
naragsak a kasangay Happy birthday
Mangan tayo Let’s eat

Itneg, Binongan is a language of Philippines. It is spoken in Luzon, Abra Province, Licuan-

Baay. .( http://wiki.verbix.com/Languages/ItnegBinongan)

ENGLISH ITNEG

to blow sap'qoy
to burn mapo'qolan
to buy ngo'mina
to chew mo'ma
to choose 'pili
to climb 'kalab
to cook lollo'wag, mag'qoto
to count ma'bilang
to cry mag'sangit
to cut, hack 'qiwa
to die, be dead na'tay

Location of the Tourism Promotion Office

GOVERNOR JOCELYN BERNOS

She was elected as the Provincial Governor of the Province of Abra in May 2016. She continued
her programs and projects with utmost sincerity under the banner “Asenso Abrenio” and JOY
“H.E.L.P.S” to reach out to her constituents wherever and whenever they need her comfort and
assistance as the true mother of the province.

ABRA PROVINCIAL TOURISM COUNCIL Marilou Bobila-Gasa (Chairperson) Office of the

Governor,Abra Provincial Capitol, Tel # (074) 7528118

(http://www.abra.asia/_pages/Offices.htm)

Boliney Fred C. Bucay Daguioman Danglas Lagayan La Paz Manabo

Luben Boliney Alma Lilyjean Eduardo Crecencio Elvis Teodora
Municipal Hall Flores C/o Bacani C/o Pataray C/o Bernal C/o Balbosa C/o Condoya
Tel # (074) Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's C/o
7528531 Office Tel # Office Tel # Office Tel # Office Tel # Office Tel # Governor's
(074) (074) (074) (074) (074) Office Tel #
7528118 7528118 7528118 7528118 7528118 (074)
7528118

Email: abragovernorofc@gmail.com
Landline: (074)752-7857

When is the best time to visit?

https://www.lakwatserongtsinelas.com/2014/02/province-of-abra-philippines-best-kept.html

March is the time when the temperature starts to pick up, signaling the upcoming
summer season. However, weather conditions still make it an ideal time for traveling.
Abra has the Arya! Abra Festival, whereas Pagsanjan celebrates the Bangkero
(Boatman) Festival during the first week of the month. But, be wary of the Philippines’
public holidays. Usually, the Holy Week falls during this month (or early April), and since
the majority of Filipinos are Catholics, there are week-long religious activities that lead
up to Easter Sunday. Most families spend their Holy Week out of town and celebrate
Easter Sunday on beaches and in public swimming pool
ABRENIAN KAWAYAN FESTIVAL (March 5-9)

DAPIL

FESTIVAL (February 19-25)

TOBACCO FESTIVAL (3rd week of March or on or before Holy Week)

SAKUTING FESTIVAL (Apr. 30-May 2)

How to get there?

• Cubao, Bus Terminal

816 Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
Telephone Number:
+63 (2) 7278278
PARTAS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, INCORPORATED
816 Aurora Boulevard, Cubao
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone Numbers:
+63 (2) 7257303
+63 (2) 7249820
+63 (2) 4101307
+63 (2) 4145097
+63 (2) 7251756
+63 (2) 4162809
+63 (2) 4146094

SCHEDULE:

First Class Cubao Quezon City, Bangued, Abra7:00 Php 665.00

Metro Manila PM

Deluxe Cubao Quezon City, Bangued, Abra 10:00 Php 805.00

Metro Manila PM

First Class Cubao Quezon City, Bangued, Abra 10:00 Php 665.00
Metro Manila PM
First Class Cubao Quezon City, Pidigan, Abra 7:00 Php 656.00
Metro Manila PM

Deluxe Cubao Quezon City, Pidigan, Abra 10:00 Php 793.00

Metro Manila PM

First Class Cubao Quezon City, Pidigan, Abra 10:00 Php 656.00
Metro Manila PM

First Class Cubao Quezon City, San Quintin, Abra Php 636.00
Metro Manila 7:00 PM

Deluxe Cubao Quezon City, San Quintin, Abra Php 769.00

Metro Manila 10:00 PM

First Class Cubao Quezon City, San Quintin, Abra Php 636.00
Metro Manila 10:00 PM

Best accommodation to stay

ABRASSI HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Bangued, Abrassi Hotel and Restaurant promises a
relaxing and wonderful visit. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all
you need for a good night's sleep. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the
Abrassi Hotel and Restaurant. All rooms are designed and decorated to make guests feel right
at home, and some rooms come with linens, mirror, towels, non smoking rooms, air
conditioning. To enhance guests' stay, the hotel offers recreational facilities such as garden,
karaoke. Discover all Bangued has to offer by making Abrassi Hotel and Restaurant your base.

STRUTZ ART GARDEN RESORT (Bread and breakfast Hotel)

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boutique style bed and breakfast resort in a quiet neighborhood of Bangued, Abra
(CAR) in the Philippines. offers clean, secluded, modern style rooms in landscaped
tropical gardens showing a great variety of different flowers and plants. Original art
works created by the German painter Theo Strutz are displayed in each room. All
furniture is handmade in Abra. also host events such as weddings, company get-
togethers and birthday parties. Guests have access to swimming pool. Guests can
enjoy koi pond and relax with the soothing sounds of the splashing water. The resort
adheres to a non-smoking policy.

Oval Era Hotel

Oval Era Hotel in Bangued
is perhaps the best one in
Abra offering cozy comfort, a classy and well designed lobby interior that looks more like a high
end house and with a great view of the town of Bangued with the Sleeping Beauty Mountain in
the background. It’s where guests of the Local Government unit are booked, from celebrities to
high government officials.

Located at Cassamata Hill, at an elevated area amidst trees, it’s partially covered veranda is the
perfect place to lounge and dine as you can see the sweeping vista of Bangued town as well as
wait for sunsets. It used to be the residence of a Marcos era government official and has been
converted into a hotel.

The rooms are spacious, even the ensuite toilet and bath has a large area although hot water is a
manual affair: you have to connect it to the outlet. The mattress and pillows are comfortable too.
Wifi is only available at the lobby.

Oval Era Hotel usually serve typical Filipino dishes but cooked good and delicious food.
Oval Era Hotel in Bangued is a good place to stay.

Oval Era Hotel

Taft Avenue, Victoria Park
Zone 5, Bangued, 2800 Abra
+63 074 7528122
Abra Valley Grand Hotel ( https://silverbackpacker.com/where-stay-abra-
philippines/)

Abra Valley Grand Hotel is ideally situated in Bangued; one of the city’s most
popular locales.The hotel’s outdoor pool is an ideal place to relax and unwind after
a busy day touring the Province.
Why Stay Here: Close to town and Victoria Park. 
Address: Capitulacion St, Calaba, Bangued – Abra, Philippines, 2800  
Closest landmark:Victoria Park and Casamata Hill 
Prices start from: $20~
Hollanda Residencia, Calaba
A popular Homestay in Bangued is Hollanda Residencia Located about 2 km away
from Bangued Plaza, in Calaba, a short walk from the famous bridge.  Hollanda
Residencia  has comfortable air con rooms with CR, an open veranda, a place for
hang out and sing karaoke in the evening is also available. They also have a small
outdoor shop with backpacks, tents, hiking sticks and other items available
Phone 0955 497 6561 for reservations
Why stay here: Mountain Views, Quiet area of town, Communal Area, Karaoke,
Friendly Staff
Address: Behind APH, Calaba, Bangued, Philippines
Closest Landmark: Calaba Bridge
Prices start from: $10~ .
Escala Homestay

Escala Homestay is THE place to stay if you like to stay out of town, be by
yourself and enjoy good views over the Abra River Valley. You will need your own
transport to reach here or take a tricycle ride from town. 
Why stay here: Sunrise, Abra River views, mountaintop view, quiet. 
Address: Just before Soot Bridge, Mudeng, La Paz, Abra 
Closest Landmark: Soot Bridge 
Prices start from: $25~ .

Where and what to eat?

Please provide 5 restaurants in the area from a budget type to fine dining. Identify if the
restaurant caters dishes for top tourist arrivals in the Philippines such as Korean, Japanese,
and American. Provide the famous food in the area/or local dish.

Miki at Rico’s Pansitan

A pit stop for many travelers, Rico’s Pansitan is popular for its delicious, cheap yet filling
miki. A big, full bowl with lots of noodles, meat, an egg and savory soup will just set you
back P35 which can be a meal in itself! The noodles are handmade and fresh everyday
while the soup is a delicious broth of boiled meat stewing for hours. The pansitan also
offers traditional Ilocano fare.
CALABA FIESTA RESTAURANT

Calaba Fiesta Restaurant is located near the historical Abra River. It is a perfect place
to unwind, and just right for couples, families, and friends. We also offer catering
services at your reasonable price. Come now, Come all!
Calaba Fiesta Restaurant started on June 5, 2003. It started as a small business then it
slowly captured Abrenos’ hearts. Celebrating almost 11 years of service, we offer you
the best catering food services, including restaurant and bar services. It is incomparable
to other restaurants in terms of service. We choose the best for you, and we offer you
the great ones.
Calaba, Bangued, Abra Philippines
Mon-Sun: 9:00 am-1:00 am
074-752-7262 (http://calabafiestarestaurant.blogspot.com/ )

Where to Eat in Abra

One of the most popular dishes in the
province is Abra Miki, which is an
orange coloured noodle soup made with
miki noodles cooked in a pork broth. It
comes served with a hard boiled egg, bit of
 pork and crispy chicharon. Read my post Where to Eat Pancit Miki  to find out
more. Other Restaurants in and around Bangued you may like to try

 Chats Pizza, Teodoro Balmaceda Street, Tayum, Abra – Enjoy a Museum

and Pizza   at theGabriela Carino Silang Gallery of Fine Arts . One of the best

tasting pizza’s around.

 Maria’s Kitchen – Calaba,(opposite the Hospital) serve freshly cooked

budget Silog Meals and a selection of other foods. Find them on Facebook  Maria’s

Kitchen

 Calaba Fiesta Restaurant – near the Calaba Bridge has a good selection of

dishes on its menu

 Kubo Ni Zek,  Poblacion, Bucay serves good affordable food

 Mallillins Panciteria in Zone 7,Bangued, just north of the Gov.Salcedo

Bridge for Pancit Batil Patong from Cagayan.

 Noah J’s Pizzeria, just down from McDonalds has been recommended to

me
 Green Valley Bakery For quick freshly cooked budget friendly snacks such

as Pancit Canton, Arozcaldo, Burgers, and various Sandwiches make your way to

the Green Valley Bakery on Mckinley Street, Bangued. They also have a good

selection of breads and cakes.

 Rooftop Grill & Chill  in Zone 5, half way up the hill to Victoria Park.

 Nana Binang’s at the end of Penarubia Street serves local abrenian and

Ilocano dishes

 Roselle’s Kambingan opposite Mikes Dept Store, Taft Street, Zone 5

 The Food Court along Penarrubia Street for BBQ, Street food and snacks

(access also from Santiago Street)

And of course there are the usual fast junkfood joints such as McDonald’s,  Jollibee,
Chowking, and Mang Inasal which can be found around the Plaza.
In the Central Market is a row of Carinderia Eateries serving the usual local and
filipino dishes.
The market is also the place to buy any supplies you may need for your trip.

DELICACIES OF ABRA
Lechon de Abra, similar with others, proudly have its crispy skin. However, it is still different with
other lechon in the country. It is prepared with thinly sliced leaves and seasoned with lots of garlic,
salt, and pepper. 
 Sinuman and Patupat are the local version of rice cakes in Abra. The taste is even
comparable to a world-class dessert! Sinuman is a triangular-shaped rice cake that is
served as it is. Patupat on the other hand is served with muscovado sugar.

Palileng is actually a name of a certain specie of river fish that is abundant in the
province of Abra.

Abuos or the eggs of big red ants is a famous exotic food in Abra especially during the
summer season. These are collected through poking hole in the treetop nests of the red
ants. Abuos are then sauteed together with garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Because of its
rich and tangy taste, it is indeed a rare delicacy one should try!
Cascaron  comes with molasses production. After the sugarcane is gathered, the tedious, dizzying and
time-consuming going round-and-round of the carabao to move the wooden contraption that squeezes
its juice follows. Then the juice is boiled in very high heat inside humongous vats called siliasi.
When the juice has turned a brown and sticky tagapulot (molasses), the malagkit (sticky rice) prepared
earlier and shaped into small balls with coconut and sesame seeds, is poured into the vat. Once the balls
float, they are cooked. They are retrieved with a contraption made out of a long bamboo pole with a
roughly woven linaga or basket-like container at the end. 

Dinaldalem

pork meat and liver in vinegar and soy sauce

 Kinilaw na Kambing
(https://silverbackpacker.com/biyahe-ni-drew-
taste-abra-food/)

For this dish, the preferred goat to be

butchered is a young native goat. This is so
because the meat is tender and according to
some foodie experts, native goats have that
distinct taste. This maybe because these are
raised organically.Some people eat the kinilaw
as is, others like it fast cooked ” impasar” then
served. For the more adventurous, an
extraction of the juice of the digested food inside the animal’s intestine mixed with
the bile called “papait” is added to the dish to add yet another dimension to the
already exciting mix of flavors.

Crispy Dinuguan

Crispy Dinuguan is prepared by first

boiling the intestines of the pig or goat
to be used for the dish. This is to
prepare the dish for deep frying later
on. When goat meat is used, the
boiling also serves to lessen the odor
of the intestines that some people
consider undesirable or unpleasant.
 Dinengdeng,Abraw or Inabraw
Dinengdeng is a popular regional dish
among the people of Northern Luzon
specially the Ilocanos. This is a simple
food present on almost every dining table
in the region. This is a dish that can easily
be prepared, and the ingredients are not
hard to find as they are present in the
backyards of almost every home. 
The vegetables that can be cooked into a
dinengdeng dish are as varied as you can
imagine, fruits, leaves, flowers, roots
crops, bamboo shoots and many others
can be used for this. 

Deep Fried Tapang Igat

This mouth watering dish is called

Deep Fried Tapang Igat. This is
considered a delicacy because of the
rarity and price of the eel.
The tapa is expensive because it
comes from the upland rivers of the
province. As the upland communities
who catch the eels are far away, they
are preserved as tapa or dried then
brought down to be sold in the
lowlands. Preparation is simple, just
cut into serving pieces and fry. Deep Fried Tapang Igat is usually served with fresh
tomatoes and onions, can be dipped in soy sauce with calamansi or vinegar with
garlic and salt.
Best thing to do (attractions and activities)
Make sure to provide a specific description, the cost if it’s free or the rate about the
tourist attraction
or recreational activities. Attached the photos of each destination and activities.

Tangadan Tunnel 

The most accessible and photographed

landmark in Abra is the Tangadan
Tunnel, which serves a welcome arch to
the province. There’s a seal of the
province above the 40-meter long
tunnel, which goes through the mountain
along the Abra-Ilocos Sur National Road.

Calaba Bridge
Calaba Bridge is a
900-meter long
modular bridge
spanning the Abra
River. It’s said to be
one of
the Philippine’s
longest bridges, since it stretches almost
a kilometer. From the bridge, you can get
a great view of the rugged
countryside. You can also see the
Sleeping Beauty mountain from here.
Before the bridge was built, locals had to
use a ferry to cross the river, which could
be quite dangerous during the rainy season . The huts underneath the bridge is another
alternative for a picnic session and bonding with family and friends providing the
panoramic view of the Calaba Bridge and the Abra river.
 Don Mariano Marcos Bridge
The Don Mariano Marcos Bridge is another steel
bridge located along the Abra-Kalinga National
Road between the boundaries of Tayum,
Langangilang and Dolores in Abra. It is said to be
the third longest bridge in the country.

Kaparkan Falls

One of the rising attractions in Abra

(made popular by the TV show
Byahe ni Drew) is Kaparkan Falls
(also known as Mulawin Falls), a
terraced waterfall in the interiors of
Tineg. It is best to go here when its
rainy season , because according
to locals, there’s not much to see
during the dry season from
November to May.

Pagting Falls

Getting here required a pleasant hike through

rural communities following a riverbed before
reaching the main two-tiered waterfall with a
deep basin where tourist can took a dip.
Tourists can passed a lot of dry waterfalls on
the way here.  the whole place would look a lot
more impressive during the rainy season. The
fun part is scrambling on the side of the falls to
get to the upper tier.
Gabriela Silang Shrine

Right next to the Tangadan Tunnel

is a small park with a statue of
Gabriela Silang riding a horse.
Gabriela Silang is a heroine of the
Philippine revolution against Spain,
who happens to be a native of Abra.

Apao Rolling Hills

Apao Rolling Hills is another obscure

spot that you can see in Tineg, Abra.
From the viewpoint across the high
valley, enjoy a picturesque
panorama of dry grassland topped
mountains. It is most scenic during
sunset when the mountainsides
come alive with a spectacular auburn glow.

Kili Falls
(https://www.detourista.com/guide/abra-
best-places/)
Kili Falls is one of many beautiful places in Abra that you can visit all year round. The
main attraction here is not just the waterfall. Hidden behind the main cascade is a hot
spring that flows into an icy-cold river. The locals had made a wading pool beside it. The
temperature is perfectly warm for a dip! Most times of the year, you can have this
relaxing spot all to yourself. Kili Village does not attract a lot of tourists because of its
remote location in the hinterlands of Tubo, the southernmost town of Abra. The trail to
the waterfall from the village crosses scenic rice fields and a few hanging bridges similar
to what you would find in Banaue, Ifugao, Benguet or Mountain Province.

Piwek Rock Formations (https://silverbackpacker.com/piwek-rock-formations-

alaoa-tineg-abra/)
This natural beauty can be found farther down the road from Apao Rolling Hills. The
highlights here are gleaming white limestone rock formations that wall the banks of
the Tineg River. The glistening and sparking white limestone rock formations of the
Binongan River are what attract
many tourists to this remote part of
Abra. Activities include hiking, rock
climbing, cliff jumping, bamboo
rafting, swimming, and
photography .

Tayum Church
The Santa Catalina de Alejandria Parish Church, commonly known as the Tayum
Church, is a 19th century Baroque church located in the Philippines town of
Tayum, Abra province. Tayum Church was constructed in early 1800s by the
Augustinians and was dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria (Spanish: Sta. Catalina
de Alejandría). The town of Tayum celebrates its town fiesta every 25th of November in
honor of their patron saint.Tayum Church was identified by the National Commission for
Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as a National Cultural Treasure for its cultural significance
and distinctive architecture.

SABNANGAN FOOTBRIDGE:
Sabnangan Footbridge in Luba town
is said to be the longest footbridge
in the Philippines. That river under
this footbridge is the Botik River.
San Lorenzo Ruiz Shrine, Bangued Abra

San Lorenzo Ruiz, Spanish-era San Lorenzo Ruiz Church beside the town’s cemetery,
an area locally known as camposanto, and is now being used as a cemetery chapel.

Tubo Tagpao Falls

(http://www.edmaration.com/2016/09/t
u bo-abra-tourist-spots-
attractions.html)

Tagpao/Tagpeo in the local tribal

dialect of Tubo refers to a
woman's organ of copulation. The
waterfall was so-named because
the locals think that the rock
formation located at the base
where the waterfall drops has a
shape that's similar to the said
woman's organ.
Tugot ni Angalo

Tugot ni Angalo is located in Kabaruyan, San Quintin, Abra, Philippines.The name

translates to "Footprints of Angalo," Angalo being the Adam or First Man in Abra
mythology.Locals believe that Tugot ni Angalo is the set of footprints of a real giant in
San Quintin. The set measures around 15 meters long, five meters wide, and ten feet
deep. On a clear day, it can be seen visibly even from a distance.

Abra River
The Abra River is the sixth
largest river system in the
Philippines in terms of
watershed size. It has an
estimated drainage area of
5,125 square kilometers and
a length of 178 kilometers
from its source in the vicinity
of Mount Data in the Benguet
province.
Tourism products and services that they offer
Provide at least 2 product, description of the specific product, and supplier (in accordance with
One Town, One Product (OTOP).

In Abra, a landlocked province in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), bamboo

thrives and is one of the most useful resources in the province, with the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI) assisting the province to make bamboo as its One Town One
Product (OTOP).In fact, the province actually calls its foundation anniversary
celebration as Abranean Kawayan Festival, a big picture of the rich culture of the
province. In the creation of the festival, the people of Abra made it sure that at least one
product shall receive the attention that it deserves, thus, bamboo (kawayan in Ilocano)
gained the prime spot and became the star in the pool of local products in the province.
Carmelita Bersalona of Bangued town in Abra, who is a teacher and guidance
counsellor, is a promoter of bamboo products and innovation.Bersalona would
demonstrate how bamboo could be an alternate raw material for the wood furniture
industry, and engineered for construction building materials, furniture and fixtures,
handicrafts, and various novelty items.Other than its popular uses, Bersalona said
bamboo’s roots have medicinal properties and its fiber can be loom-woven into smooth
garment.She also agrees with experts in environmental management who recommend
bamboo to protect the environmental because of its fast regenerative
character.Bersalona said no part of the bamboo stalk is thrown away and wastes can be
made into charcoal as an alternate energy source.
 Cane Wine/”Basi”
Wine made from sugarcane is commonly
known as “basi” among the local people.
This has good quality like any other wine
which may be tried by wine-lovers. It is a
typical drink during occasions and
celebrations and may be given as a gift.

Cane Vinegar
Cane vinegar has gained wide acceptance in
the domestic market wherein almost all sari-
sari stores scattered around the country sell
this product. Cane vinegar is mostly used in
Filipino cooking like “adobo” , in preparation of
food such as “kilawen” and “warek-warek”,
and may also be used as a dip for some.

MUSCOVADO SUGAR
Muscovado sugar has gained its way into
the vast market for sweeteners. More and
more people are becoming health
conscious and looking into the nutrition
contents of a specific product that is
why muscovado has grown to be popular
in the market these days. In 2008, the
Philippines exported a total of 740 metric
tons of muscovado valued at
US$1,164,078.

Where to SHOP?
 Accredited Travel Agencies and Establishments

CENTRO DEPARTMENT STORE

 The preferred Department Store where it is located.

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 Offers branded merchandise across all departments.
 Complete assortment of merchandise: fashion, home, accesories, toys, cosmetics,
footwear, small appliances and others
 Superb customer service and excellent shopping experience

JTC SUPERSTORE

Address: Ilocos Sur - Abra Rd, Bangued,

Abra
Hours: 
Tuesday 8am–8pm
Wednesda
8am–8pm
y
Thursday 8am–8pm
Friday 8am–8pm
Saturday 8am–8pm
Sunday 8am–8pm
Monday 8am–8pm
PASALUBONG CENTRE

SAN QUINTIN, Abra, Nov.15 (PIA) -- With tourism industry growing in the province,
local officials are strengthening efforts to help promote and showcase Abra’s native
products and delicacies and its different tourist spots through pasalubong
centers. Congressman Joseph Sto. Niño B. Bernos, San Quintin Mayor Amador B. Diaz
and Department of Trade and Industry – Cordillera Regional Director Myrna P. Pablo
opened last October 30 the Pasalubong Center in Brgy. Tangadan in San Quintin. It is
strategically located near the Tangadan Tunnel, the gateway to the province, where
most travelers drop by to take pictures. The Pasalubong Center has three sections. The
tourism office which serves as the information center for travelers; the coffee shop
where souvenir items can be purchased, and the Micro Small Medium Enterprise
(MSME) section featuring native delicacies. 

Pablo said the Pasalubong Center will give great opportunities for Abrañeans not only to
showcase their native products to tourists  but will also help more residents, especially
those engaged in the production of Abra’s native products gain sustainable livelihood
(JDP/MTBB/CAGT – PIA CAR, Abra)
FREQUENT ASK QUESTION
Define the following:
1. ASEAN
2. Difference between TPB and DOT
3. TIEZA
4. Advantages of ICT in Tourism Promotions
5. Types of Promotional Materials
6. Importance of B2B and B2C in Tourism Promotion Services
7. Importance of Guide Map

Prepared by:

Annabelle B. Marigondon